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Friday, May 16, 1997

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Hear tales of old Hawaii

Enjoy the retelling of Hawaiian legends by Roy Alameida as he celebrates the publication of his book, "Na Mo'olelo Hawai'i o ka Wa Kahiko, Stories of Old Hawai'i." A reception in his honor will be held 5 to 7 p.m. May 29 at Native Books & Beautiful Things at Bishop Museum. The author will share several creation stories and autograph copies of his book at the event.

Alameida rewrote 45 traditional Hawaiian stories for his illustrated book for children. The stories are grouped thematically, in chapters on beliefs and customs, fish and fishponds, music and dance, weapons and warfare, plants, sports and games, and more, and work as a literary companion to fourth-grade Hawaiian studies.

The book, published by Bess Press, is available in hardcover for $30.95 and softcover for $11.95

Alameida is a Hawaiian Resource Specialist at Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate.

Author signings

Roberleigh Claigh discusses her book "The Star Gazer, A Hawaiian Astrological Tale," 4 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6698.Also, 1 p.m. Sunday, Waldenbooks, Windward Mall, call 235-8044; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, call 737-3323.

Sam Horn discusses and signs her book "Concrete Confidence," 7 p.m. Monday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Kathleen Norris discusses her best seller, "The Cloister Walk," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Readings

Maui resident Deborah Iida reads from her first novel, "Middle Son," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Center, Weinberg Building, Room 102. Free. Parking: $2 with validation. Call 945-7633.

Groups

Contemporary Fiction reading group discusses Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" and Sandra Cisneros' "The House On Mango Street," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Miscellaneous

Roberleigh Claigh, author of "The Star Gazer, A Hawaiian Astrological Tale," presents a two-hour workshop, "Create A New Future," 7 p.m. Monday, Inward Healing Center. Participants will learn how to change their future by using "ho'oponopono" (prayer of forgiveness), accumulating "mana" (power) and affirming what is wanted. Call 521-4325.

Contests

Texas Poetry Alliance is offering a grand prize of $1,000 in their poetry contest. Poems must be original, on any subject, using any style and have no more than 21 lines. Winners will be announced by the last week in June and a winners list will be sent to all entrants. One poem per person can be sent to: Free Poetry Competition, 1712 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 147, Austin, Texas 78741-1320. Deadline: May 21.

Florida Literary Guild is accepting any type of poems for a free poetry contest. Grand prize is $1,000. Send one poem, 21 lines or less, to: Florida Literary Guild, 3232 SW 35th Boulevard, Suite 156, Box 147035, Gainesville, Fla., 32614-7035. All entrants will receive a winner's list by July 10. Deadline: June 10.

Ka Palapala Po'okela book awards. The Hawaii Book Publishers Association will evaluate books published in Hawaii during 1996 in technical and general categories. Finalists are chosen by a panel of judges and will be announced in mid-June, with public voting at state libraries through the summer. Final winners will be revealed at a book fair in the fall. Entry forms and rules available at Native Books at Bishop Museum or via fax or mail from Pacific Monograph at 263-6087. Entry fee: $35-$50 per title per category, plus a copy of the book. Deadline: May 24.

Young writers can submit science fiction stories for a contest offering a first prize of $100. The contest has two categories, for ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 18. Stories should be typed or neatly printed, double-spaced, on 20 pages or less. Author's name, address, birth date and phone number should appear on a cover letter. Entry fee is $5 per story. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your story's return or a list of winners, and mail to: Sci-Fi Contest, 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Postmark deadline is May 25.

Describe your perfect hunk in 250 words or less and you could have your entry published in the Aloha Chapter of Romance Writers of America newsletter plus win $35. Deadline: May 31. Entry fee: $5. For information call Sally at 739-7722.

Artists Embassy International welcomes poems that people would like to be seen danced. Three grand prize winners will have their poems choreographed with costuming and music, and be premiered at the Dancing Poetry Festival, Oct. 4 in San Francisco. Cash or certificates will be awarded top three winners. All winners will be invited to the festival to read their poem. Poems must be sent in duplicate with your name, address and telephone number on only one of the copies. Do not send originals, entries will be shredded after judging. Send to: Artists Embassy International Contest Chair, Judy Hardin Cheung, 704 Brigham Ave., Santa Rosa, Calif. 95404. Entry fee: $5 per poem or $10 for 3 poems with no more than 40 lines per poem. Deadline: June 1. Call (510)-538-1013.

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