FAIRS

50th State Fair: 6 p.m. to midnight weekdays and noon to midnight weekends and Memorial Day, through June 15, Aloha Stadium. Admission: $2.50, adults; $1.50, children 4-11 years; and free for children under 3.

Waikiki Saturday Market: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Saturday of the month, Waikiki Community Center. Hawaiian and elder-handmade crafts, flowers, fruits and vegetables, plants and swap meet treasures. A stage will be offered for those wanting to participate in the Kanikapila (music jam session). Booth space: $5-$10. All spaces are covered. Call 923-1802 to reserve a space.

"Yard Sale Mania": 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31, housing areas at Tripler Army Medical Center, Aliamanu Military Reservation, Fort Shafter Head Quarters and Fort Shafter Flats. Residents will have household items in their yards at bargain prices. Information at 438-1877.

"Occasions and Summer Fair" 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4-5, and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 4, Amfac Building. Call 676-5886.

"Show and Sale": Doll house miniatures, teddy bears and dolls, 9 a.m .to 3 p.m. June 8, Hawaii Prince Hotel. Sponsored by Duanna's Dreams and Pat's Doll House Delights. Cost: $4. Children under 6 free. No strollers. Information at 637-6477 or 456-3173.

Psychic Fairs: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15, Maunakea Marketplace, 1120 Maunakea St.

Call 486-7827.

"Early Bird Holiday Fair" 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29-30, and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Amfac Building. Call 676-5886.

"A Christmas Dream Come True": 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20, and 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Amfac Building. Call 676-5886.

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MALLS

Kahala Mall: Entertainment by Bla Pahinui, 4 to 4:30 p.m. May 31; Marisa Gampong, 5:30 to 6 p.m. May 31; and the Honolulu Dance Studio, 7 to 7:30 p.m., Center Stage.

Rocket Rodney, award-winning billiards player, demonstrates amazing billiards shots, noon to 2 p.m. June 1, Center Stage.

Information at 732-7736.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 922-0588: Travel Plaza Hawaii presents a dance troupe from Japan, 1 to 4 p.m. May 31, Fountain Courtyard.

Ward Warehouse: Powerlifting competition, noon May 30-31, amphitheater. Free. Call 591-8411.

Ward Centre: R. Field Wine Co. offers free tastings of gourmet items, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday in May. Call 591-8411.

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CRAFTS

Quilt Hawaii '97: Quilt show and competition, July 10-13, Royal Waikoloan Resort on the Big Island. Contest categories include: Machine Pieced and Quilted sponsored by Viking/Husqvarna (prize-Viking sewing machine); Embellished, quilts and clothing embellished with silk ribbon and/or beading, sponsored by Quilters' Resource Inc. (prize-$250 package of French ribbon); Inked Label sponsored by Sakura of America/Pigma Pens (prize-$200 package of Pigma products); and Theme Quilts, quilts with interpretations of the Big Island's beauty, sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics (prize-$100). Cash prizes will also be awarded to the top three "Viewers' Choice" quilts.

Quilters who wish not to enter the competition but still would like to have their quilt on display, may enter their quilt in the "show" category. For information and rules send $1 and a self-addressed-stamped envelope to Quilt Hawaii '97, care of Dawn Castelli, 78-6800 Alii Drive, #8-304, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740.

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COMPUTERS

Computer Swap Meet: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second and fourth Saturdays of each month, Kawananakoa Intermediate School Cafeteria. Sellers' fee: $20 advance registration. Buyers' fee: $1 (children under 14 are free). Free parking. Tables and electrical outlets provided. Bring extensions and cables. Visit their Web site at http://www.pixi.com/~dennoe/. For information call Dennis or Jane Noe at 595-3848; fax 595-7773; or e-mail address: dennoe@cchono.com.

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MUSICAL GROUPS

Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Band Room, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Reno Villaren at 941-4266.

Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.

Honolulu Men's Chorus: Chorus of gay and gay-supportive men rehearse 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Information at 524-0935 or 672-9358.

Honolulu Women's Chorus: Chorus of gay and gay-supportive women rehearse 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays. Information at 524-0935 or 672-9358.

Na Leo Lani, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 373-3192.

Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa's Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.

Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.

The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.

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DANCING

"Rockin Rodeo": "Country pickins" dance, 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 1, Ala Wai Clubhouse palladium. Lessons first half hour. Cost: $5, children under 12 are free. Call 262-0869.

Country line dancing: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Cost: $3. Call 923-1802.

Latest dance moves, 6:40 ot 8:30 p.m. Monday nights, Newtown Recreation Center, 98-456 Kaahele St. Cost: $1-$3. Call 455-7230.

Six-week ongoing class Wednesdays beginning June 11, Ala Wai Elementary Cafetorium. Small fee. Register by June 3. Call Salome at 732-6256.

Basic dance moves 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Maunawili Elementary School cafeteria, 1465 Ulupii St. Cost: $3. Call 262-0869.

Country-western partner dancing: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School, 1465 Ulupii St., Kailua. Costs $30 per couple per month. Line dance lessons 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the school; donation $3. Call 262-0869.

Hula dancing: Classes with Iwilani Ohelo, Saturdays, Kauluwela Playground. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.

International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation $3. Call 239-7078.

Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.

Okinawan dance: Class for seniors with Mitsuko Toguchi, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi Valley District Park. Call 521-6905.

Scandinavian dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.

Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.

Square dancing: Basics and plus classes, 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.

Mainstream classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand/Ala Wai Community Park. Call for location 689-6754. Fee: $2-$4.

Basics and mainstream classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, North Shore Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 836-7974.

Mainstream and plus classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Kailua Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 254-2333.

Basics and advance classes, 5 to 7 p.m.; and basics and mainstream classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pearl City Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.

Basics and mainstream classes, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Ala Wai Community Park. Fee: $2-$4. Call 689-6754.

Round dancing: Beginning classes, 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center; and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearl City Community Center. Intermediate classes, 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center. Call 637-7129. Fee: $2-$4.

Square and round dancing: Plus classes 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Kahala Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.

Mainstream and plus classes, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Fee: $2-$4. Call 689-6754.

Tahitian dance: Classes for adult women with Roiti Sylva, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Palama Settlement, Room 205. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.

Tap for Health: Classes for seniors with Jack Cione, 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ala Wai Clubhouse, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Thursdays at the Waikiki Community Center and 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park. Costs $1. Call 922-8401.

Israeli dancing: With lessons for beginners in the first hour, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Clubhouse. Costs $3. Call 373-2561.

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LECTURES

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 532-8700: "Cultural Planning Issues and Case Studies For Los Angeles" by Adolfo V. Nodal, 1997 artists of Hawaii juror, 2 p.m. June 14. Free.

Hawaii Water Law Seminar: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30, Japanese Cultural Center. Panel discussions on "Resource Preservation and Control: County, State, Hawaiian Nation," "Custom in Hawaii: Water" and "Waiahole Ditch: Plugging the Leak?" Also speakers will lecture on several topics including "Application of Science in Water Management," "Water in Hawaii: the Common Law," "State Water Code: Its Evolution," "Water Commission: A Vision For the Future," "Water and the Environment" and "Kanaka Maoli and the Public Trust Doctrine. Cost: $165. Call 945-7633.

"Practical Traveling in Japan": David Cisan gives a 2-hour lecture/slide show and video presentation, 7 p.m. June 4, Japanese Cultural Center, Room 102. Cost: $7 (includes handouts). Parking: $2 with validation. Register at 945-7633 by May 31.

"New Age Teachings on Higher Consciousness": Summit University seminar about "ascended masters," angels, alchemy, and how to invoke the violet ray to transmit karma, noon to 4 p.m. June 1, YWCA on Richards Street. Cost: $5. Information at 672-8198.

"Advanced Entrepreneurship Training Course": Alu Like Inc. is conducting a round-table format course focusing on issues related to business and business planning strategies, 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from June 3-10, 567 S. King St., Suite 105. Applications at 535-6776.

"Pet Survivorship": What happens when your pet outlives you? The Hawaiian Humane Society will give a free lecture on finding a guardian for your pet, leaving money for the care of a pet, and helping your pet make an easy transition to new owners, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 4, Ala Moana Hotel, Ilima Room. Also featuring Gilbert Hess, who will give an estate planning overview that covers wills, trusts and the reduction of estate taxes through charitable giving. Attendees will receive a free "Pet Survivorship" packet containing an informational brochure, pet profile card, pet ID card, pet alert stickers and a pet care notification form. Reservations required. Call 946-2187, extension 213.

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MEETINGS

American Needlepoint Guild: 7 p.m., every fourth Monday of every month, Academy Art Center. Call 623-1433.

Hawaii Songwriters Association: Songwriters, singers, musicians and music buffs welcomed, 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month, Flamingo Chuckwagon Restaurant, Fiesta Room. Membership: $24 per year. Call 923-1644 or write to P.O. Box 88129, Honolulu, Hawaii 96830.

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CLASSES

American Sewing Guild: Make crazy heart pendants using silk ribbon embroidery, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 18. Cost: $18 (kits provided). Register at 734-8209 or 623-5265.

Hawaiian language: Kalama Cabigon from the Hawaiian Language Resource Center holds lessons, 7 p.m. Mondays, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Hawaiian quilting: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Fee. Call 524-0394.

Kajukenbo: self-defense class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hawaii Gymnastic Academy, 602 Sumner St. Call 537-5481.

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CLUBS

Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Moiliili club meets 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Moiliili Community Center; call Jeffrey at 956-4678. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Mondays; call Guy at 625-2769.

Gaming Guild: Fantasy role-playing games club, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Pogo Stick, 328 Uluniu St., Suite 102, Kailua. Call 261-4760.

Hawaii Handweavers Hui: 10 a.m. every second Saturday of each month, Linekona Art Center, Community Room. Call 239-9235.

Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.

Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Hillary at 524-2388. Also noon Tuesdays at the Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.

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LUNCHTIME

Bach's Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call 524-2822.

Royal Hawaiian Band: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Iolani Palace. Also 2 p.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Bandstand.

"Women's Financial Seminar Series": The YWCA and First Hawaiian Bank offer a six-part brown bag series of classes, noon, 1040 Richards St. Classes are: "Estate Planning For Women" with Doug Wilson, senior vice president for First Hawaiian Bank's Trust and Investment Division, June 18; "Financial Planning For Women" with Brad Harrison, vice president for First Hawaiian Bank's Trust and Investment Division, July 9; "Credit Planning For Women" with Mike Haxton, president for Hawaiian Credit Counseling, July 30; and "Tax Planning For Women" with Misty Revere and Tracey Keahi, tax managers for Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P., Aug. 13. Cost: $5 per session

. Reservations at 538-7061, extension 250.

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EXERCISE

Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.

Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.

Ursula Hare exercise: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Honolulu Zoo front lawn. Free. Bring beach towel or mat. Call 373-2015.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Sports Acrobatics Championships: May 29-31, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Klum Gymnasium. Participating nations include Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Lithuania, Armenia, Russia, Germany, France, England, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Australia, China and Japan. The championships are open to athletes ages 12-18, with the athletes having an opportunity to advance into Olympic Games competition. Three sessions per day (morning, afternoon and evening). No morning session on May 31. Tickets: $10 per day, presale (available at University of Hawaii-Manoa, Campus Center ticket office); $3.50 for a morning or afternoon session; and $5 evening sessions. Special rates for school groups of 10 children or more with an adult are available for morning or afternoon sessions, call 956-8242. Information at 596-9168, nights; 956-8492, days.

"How To Organize Your Desk To Suit Your Style": 9 a.m. to noon May 31, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Kuykendall 408. Cost: $33. Call 956-2039.

Coin and Stamp show: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 8, Downtown YWCA (on Richards Street across Iolani Palace). Call 531-6253, 531-2702 or 521-5721.