THIS WEEK

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden: Learn about plants the early Hawaiians used, 10 a.m. Aug. 15. Free. Bring walking shoes, bug repellent and rain gear. Reserve at 233-7323.

Open House: U.S. Navy Ship open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15, Pier 9 at Harborside.

"Made In Hawaii" festival: More than 100 local products and services will be on display, Aug. 15-17, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Other activities include: storytelling, cokking demonstrations and entertainment by "Hoku" award-winners. The festival will be open from noon-9 p.m. Aug 15; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 16; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Admission: $2 ($1-off coupons available at First Hawaiian Bank, Oahu branches). Information, 533-1292. Coupon information, 525-7086.

Gay and Lesbian Cultural Festival: Aug. 15-23. Festivities include: opening night with Chastity Bono, Bruce Vilanch, Robert Cazimero, Leina'ala Heine Kalama and Tau Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, cost: $15-$55; "Franchesca Page," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, cost: $15-$30; film festival, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, cost: $7; Tau Dance Theatre, Purple Moon Dance Project and others, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, cost: $10-$20; and closing night festivities, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, cost: $16.50-$26.50. Information, 737-6635.

Karaoke contest: Big Island's Kress Karaoke Contest, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 174 Kamehameha Ave. One winner from each age group (youth, adult and senior). Information, 1-808-961-2656 or 734-0282.

Honolulu Zoo by Moonlight: See what animals do at night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16-19. Cost: $5 children; $7 adults. Tickets available in advance at the zoo's box office. Information, 971-7176.

"Bishop Museum Day at Borders": 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 16, Borders, Waikele. Free. Information, 847-3511.

Hawaii Audobon Society: Field trip to Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Aug. 16. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main library, corner of Punchbowl and King streets, or meet at 9:10 a.m. at the Visitors' Center at the garden. Cost: $2.

Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club: 5-mile, intermediate hike, 9 a.m. Aug. 16, Kalauao, Aiea. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Joyce Tomlinson, 674-1459.

"Austrian and Italian Alps" slide show by Walter Tokushige, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the clubhouse. Cost: $1 or bring pretzels or pasta. Information, 674-1459, 377-5442 or 734-5515.

Ten-mile advanced hike at Laie, 8 a.m. Aug. 17. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Steve Poor, 638-8387.

Six-mile intermediate hike, Pauoa Woods, 8 a.m. Aug. 24. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with John Hoover, 528-1206.

Half-mile, novice hike at Waiahole, Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Cost: $2 per day. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Carole Moon, 732-8935, and Charlotte Yamane, 235-1748.

Five-mile intermediate hike, Kuolani-Waianu, 8 a.m. Aug. 31. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Jay Feldman, 259-5443, or Will Kawano, 539-9734.

Five-mile intermediate hike, Tantalus, 9 a.m. Sept. 13. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Phil Booth, 627-1693.

"Hawaiian Rare Plant Recovery Project" slide show with Randy Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the clubhouse. Cost: $1 or bring fruits to eat. Information, 674-1459, 377-5442 or 734-5515.

Five-mile intermediate hike, Malaekahana Stream, 8 a.m. Sept. 21. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Joe Bussen, 262-5506.

"First Aid Certification With CPR," 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the clubhouse. Mark Lee leads. Limited enrollment. Cost: $15 (additional cost for a text). Reserve with Joyce Tomlinson, 674-1459.

Two-mile novice hike, Manoa Falls, 9 a.m. Sept. 27. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with Donna Davis Brown, 422-7830.

Hawaii Nature Center: Ken Suzuki leads a moderate, 3-mile Wiliwilinui Trail hike, Aug. 16. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-100.

Dog show: Competition 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Aug. 16-17, Fort Shafter Flats. Winners of each group will compete for Best in Show. Junior Showmanship competition for children ages 10-18 will be held on both days. Free parking. Information: Virginia O'Connor, 261-4706, or Bridgette Adams, 942-5127.

Basic hiking skills: First of a three-part series, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 17, Hawaii Nature Center. Adults only. Jim Yuen will cover equipment selection and trail safety. Part 2 will cover ropes and knots and will be held next quarter. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

Borders, Waikele: History of Waipahu's social studies curriculum, 11 a.m. Aug. 21. Part of the Centennial Celebration's Focus on Education in Schools. Information, 676-6699.

Lanai Visiting Artist Program: Meet Jack Mitchell, sporting clays expert, Aug. 21-26, Lodge at Koele, Lanai. Information, 1-800-321-4666.

Aloha Festivals celebration: Art demonstrations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; performances by Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko and Hula Halau O Kahiwahiwa with kumu hula Auli'i Cash Mitchell, 2 p.m. Aug. 23, Volcano Arts Center, Big Island. Information, 1-808-967-8222.

Bicycle race: Pacific Velo and Oahu Cycling Team presents Oahu Omnium Bicycle Race, Aug. 23-24. There will be three races. The 7.2-mile Time Trial Race goes from the Thompson Corner vicinity toward Schofield and back. The 4.6-mile triangular Road Race goes from Wilikina Drive to Kaukonahua Road to Kamehameha Highway. The Criterium race goes along King, Beretania, Punchbowl and Alapai streets. Cost: $15, Time Trial; $20, Road Race; $15, Criterium; or $45, all three races. Competitors must hold a full-year or one-day USCF license. Unlicensed competitors can become licensed by completing the necessary forms and paying $3. No late entries. Pre-registrants can pickup packets between 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 20-21, Kapahulu Island Triathlon and Bike. Make checks payable to: "Pacific Velo" and mail to: Tammie Barber, 5070 Likini St., Penthouse 211, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. Information: Troy Wouters, 371-2172.

"The Contest": Amateur and professional skateboarders compete, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 17, YMCA Kapahulu Skate Park. Information, 483-8383.

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"Learn-to-Live": Adult swimming classes, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays through Aug. 21, Ala Moana Beach Park, Lifeguard Stand 1E. Free.

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, 1-5 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.

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.