THIS WEEK

Finances: Merrill Lynch seminar, 7 p.m. May 1, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

In-line skate classes: Two-hour, four-week "How Not To...Crash Course," 5:30 p.m. May 1, 8, 15 and 22, University of Hawaii. Cost: $85. Must be 16-years-old or older. Register at 956-6468.

Two-week "How Not To ... Crash Course" program, 10 a.m. to noon May 3, 10, 24 and 31, Mililani YMCA. Cost: $42.50. Must be 6-years-old or older. Register at 625-1040.

"Get Rolling, Hawaii," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 6, 13 and 20; and "The Skill Builder," 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 and 9, University of Hawaii. Cost: $65. Must be 16-years-old or older. Register at 956-6468. Skates and protective gear provided.

Weekend fishing: Department of Land and Natural Resources accepting applications for a Freshwater Game Fishing License and Entry Fishing Card that can be used for weekend fishing at the Nuuanu Reservoir No. 4. Beginning May 31, fishing will be allowed every Saturday and Sunday with the day being divided into two four-hour fishing periods (7 to 11 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m.). Applications can be picked up at the DLNR One-Stop Shop, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 131, and from various license agents. All applications must be returned by 4 p.m. May 2. A drawing will then be held to assign each cardholder's fishing date and time. Information at 587-0100.

Computer demonstration: "Future Kids" of Kahala demonstration, 3 p.m. May 3, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Penguin classes: Part of Sea Life Park's keiki and adult exploration, 9 to 11 a.m. May 3. An adult and child, 4-5 years-old, will learn how penguins fly, listen to stories and make crafts. Cost: $15 per parent-child team. Register at 259-6476.

Photographing nature: Steve Kastner gives new tips and techniques, 8 to 10:30 a.m. May 3, Hawaii Nature Center. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

Family Fishing Days: Catch and release tilapia at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3-4. Admission is free. Bring bamboo poles with barbless hooks, bait, walking shoes, bug repellent, rain gear and a picnic. Parking is available at the Visitor Center, 45-680 Luluku Road in Kaneohe. For reservations, call 233-7323.

Trail safety: John Cummings will teach about equipment selection, trail safety and first-aid, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4, Hawaii Nature Center. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

"Beyond the Pale": Contra dance, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 4, Ala Wai Club House. Cost: $5. Information at 988-5477 or Web site http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/contra.

Storytime: Hawaii Mother's Day storytime, noon May 4, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

Rainbow Dance Squad: Auditions are being held for the 1997-1998 UH-Manoa dance squad, 9 a.m. May 4, UH-Manoa Athletic Department, Studio 2. Registration will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Scholarships in the form of tuition waivers will be available to all students who make the squad. Information at 956-7657.

Volcano Lore: John Dvorak teaches about the myths, legends, misadventures and current science of active volcanoes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 5, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. Cost: $40. Call 1-808-967-8222.

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COMING UP

Great Trans Ko'olau Trek: Prizes totaling $100,000 reward fast folks in the 10-mile foot race May 11 on the H-3 freeway. To sponsor the Trek, call Bozell Marketing at 955-4416. For an entry booklet, visit the Web site at www.h-3run.com or www.fhb.com or call 521-4351. Entry fee: $80.

To receive an entry form that donates $5 of the fee to the Aloha United Way, call 536-1951.

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CONTINUING

Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese art reducing anger and stress, and increasing softness and flexibility, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Kekela Gym, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $35. Register at 547-4780. For other classes, visit the center's Web site at http://www.queens.org.

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Weekly jogging program with Dr. Jack Scaff Jr., 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. James Honke leads a 6:30 a.m. program Sundays, Wahiawa Recreation Center.

Taiko classes: The Taiko Center of the Pacific offers classes through Kapiolani Community College. Call 737-7236.

Hawaii In-Line Skating Association: Workouts 5:30 p.m. weekdays at Kakaako Park. Call 988-5299.

Free hike to Diamond Head: Meet the Clean Air Team at the Honolulu Zoo entrance, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Three miles to the top. Call 948-3299.

Honolulu Community Drum Circle: Drummers, percussionists and dancers gather, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Keehi Lagoon Park. Potluck. Call 377-DRUM (377-3786) to confirm location each week.

Hash House Harriers: Social runs with Aloha group 3 p.m. Saturdays; call 948-AHHH (948-2444). Or Honolulu group 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; call 948-HASH (948-4274).

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Free training runs with Jack Scaff and staff, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Call Norm at 247-4957. No meetings on three-day weekends.

Night reef walk: Waikiki Aquarium staff talk about ocean creatures and their habitat on a tour of the reef, April. Costs $8 adults, $7 children. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.

Sports Acrobatics Hawaii: Hawaii Highflyers Trampoline Club for adults and kids, 4 and 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McCully Recreation Center. Call Karl Vorwerk at 949-3747.

Waikiki Acrobatic Troupe meets 4 p.m. Sundays at the beach across Kapiolani Park Bandstand; free workout at UH Studio Four 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Don Heafner at 536-7205.

Ikebana classes: Lillian Koide teaches flower arrangement 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Japanese Cultural Center. Tuition $30 per month plus supplies. Call 537-5765, evenings.

Honolulu Zoo: Zoo opens at 8 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. General admission $6; $2 with Yum Yum Tree senior card. First Wednesdays feature a botanical tour at 8:45 a.m. for $2 more. Third Wednesdays, tai chi practice begins 8 a.m. Call 971-7174.

Nature Conservancy hikes: Two guided hikes a month to Honouliuli Preserve, home to more than 45 rare native plants and animals. Donation. Call 537-4508.