Benefits
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Thursday, July 24, 1997



"Then and Now": Child and Family Services's CFS Family Center is looking for hospital memorabilia, including photographs, of the former Ewa Plantation Hospital to be part of their September display commemorating the hospital. Information, 543-8464.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: Citizens beware. On July 24, Honolulu's most prominent citizens will be thrown into jail, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance bail raised support research and patient care in Hawaii. Information, 486-2697.

"Singin' in the Rain!": First Night Honolulu, an alcohol-free New Year's Eve party, needs contributions for the upcoming First Night event. People who donate $100 or more will receive two VIP tickets to a viewing of the original 35mm film, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Hawaii Theatre Center. Limited seating. Information, 532-3131.

Sports legends tournament: Billie Jean King, Tracy Austin, Pam Shriver, Rosie Casals, Zina Garrison, Wendy Turnbull and Ilana Kloss are just some of the celebrities participating in the celebrity tennis and golf event, July 25-27, to benefit Hawaii's Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline. The weekend activities include a golf tournament, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 25, Kapolei Golf Course. On July 26 at Ala Moana Beach Park Tennis Courts there will be a Pro-Am Exhibition, 10 a.m.-noon for $15; and clinics with the celebrities, 1-3 p.m. for $20-$40. Also at the tennis courts on July 27, a tournament shootout will be held from 1-4 p.m. for $20. Information, 683-0067, extension 11.

Garage sale: Benefit for Friends For Felines, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26, 1596 Piikea St. Call 422-1376.

Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26, Lutheran High School. There will be furniture, toys, tools, appliances, computer equipment, records and clothing. Proceeds benefit the school. Information, 949-5302.

American Business Women's Association, Imua Chapter: Entertainment and silent auction, 7-11 p.m. July 26. Cost: $25 per person. Call for location, 948-2552.

"Roll the Waves": American Cancer Society is sponsoring a casino night, 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 26, aboard the Navatek I. Nohelani Cypriano will perform and there will be food, door prizes and a silent auction. Cost: $75 (partially tax deductible). Information, 677-3299.

"Hanohano Hawaii": Leimomi Ho, kumu hula for Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula, will host a fashion review while honoring Big Island musicians, Darlene Ahuna, Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Skylark Jacqueline Leilani and the Lim Family. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a mini arts and crafts bazaar; followed by a no-host cocktails luncheon buffet at 11 a.m. and the entertainment at noon. Cost: $35. Tickets, 734-0711 or 734-3797. Proceeds are used for the halau's activities for the year.

Children's festival: Games, crafts, races, clowns, entertainment and magic and puppet shows are part of the Waikiki Community Center's second annual festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2, Honolulu Zoo. The Honolulu Police Department will provide free keiki IDs and there will be various displays. Parents are asked to have their children's pediatrician's phone number on hand. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the food tents on the middle field. Admission (includes lunch): free for children under 2; $5 for children 2-12; and $8 for 13 and above. Presale family passes: $24 (admits two adults and up to five children). Information, 596-2229.

Book sale: Friends of the Waipahu Public Library's quarterly book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2, on the grounds of the Waipahu Public Library. Information, 675-0358.

"First Annual Hoops For Fun": Three-on-three basketball tournament, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16, Hawaii Kai Towne Center. Special groups for ages 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17. Wheelchair participants are also encouraged to register. Registration deadline: Aug. 6. Registration forms available at any participating Hawaii Kai Towne Center merchant or any Koko Head Complex of the Parks and Recreation program. Cost: $40 for a three-player team. Proceeds benefit the Koko Head Complex of Parks and Recreation. Information, 737-4676, extension 4.

Golf tournament: National Association of Industrial and Office Properties' fifth annual charity tournament, Aug. 8, Mililani Golf Club. Shot gun start begins at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $300 for a three-man team. Register, 262-0909. Portion of the proceeds goes to Help, Understanding and Group Support (HUGS).

Line dancing: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 9, Kailua Elementary School Cafeteria. Cost: $5, children are free. Bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Proceeds go toward the school's improvements. Information, 262-7441.

Chili cookoff: Looking for teams for the 13th Annual Compadres South Pacific Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Victoria Ward Parking Lot, behind KHON-TV. Team entry fee: $100. Proceeds go toward various Hawaii charities. Entry forms available at 591-8307.

"Wok For the Cure": Receive a free first dinner course at eight participating restaurants when purchasing a "Wok for the Cure" card for $88. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation-Hawaii Chapter. Participating restaurants and their "free" dishes are: Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant, fried poke salad; Dynasty, medley of roast duck, pork tenderloin and shoyu chicken; Eastern Garden, imperial scallop soup; Golden Dragon, chicken-black mushroom pot stickers; Hee Hing, Chinese sashimi salad; Legends Seafood, fresh shrimp with fruit; Panda Cuisine, minced port, Chinese sausage on lettuce pockets; and Royal Garden, fried scallop on Chinese taro. Limited to parties of up to eight people. Cards valid through Jan. 27, 1998. Order cards at 531-5698 or send a check for $88 per card payable to: JDF/WOK, 733 Bishop St., Suite 2090, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.




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