SATURDAY
Storytime: Create a holiday season card, 11-11:30 a.m., Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.
Party time: Aspiring princes and princesses can enjoy trivia, games, coloring and prizes at the Anastasia party, 11 a.m., Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.
"The Kama'aina Gecko": Ed Freiler and Jeff Paguay, author and illustrator of the children's picture book, will share their story, 2 p.m., Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.
CONTESTS
"Frogs are Fun": Honolulu Botanical Gardens is looking for three-dimensional frogs. Only one entry per person is allowed. Entries will be separated into the following age categories: 6 and under; 7-11; 12-17; 18-54; and 55 and over. Prizes will be awarded. For a complete list of rules, call 233-7323. All entries are due by 1 p.m. Nov. 29.
"Junior Zookeeper": Children 5-11 can see what it's like to be a zoo keeper. Classes meet 1-4 p.m. every Saturday, Dec. 6-27 at Honolulu Zoo. Cost: $75 for all four classes. Information: 971-7195.
Animal art: Draw, paint and sculpt the zoo's residents. Classes meet 1-4 p.m. every Sunday, Dec. 7-28 at Honolulu Zoo. Cost: $80 for four classes, includes materials. For information, call 971-7195.
Art classes: Drawing, painting, weaving, ceramics and more, through Dec. 6, Academy Art Center. Call 532-8741.
Performing arts class: Keiki ages 8-13 explore music, dance and drama with Lisa Kimsey Tuttle, 4-6:30 p.m., at Calvary By the Sea Lutheran Church. Classes meet every Thursday. Free. Limited enrollment. Call Tuttle at 946-0357.
CONTINUING
Preschool storytime: Children ages 3-5 can listen to stories, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18, Kaimuki Public Library. Call 733-8422. Also, 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kahuku Public and School Library. Call 293-9275.
"Mariner Holokai": The Girl Scout Council of Hawaii presents a new program for girls in grades 6-12 who want to learn "mariner and seafarer-related skills while working as a team and sharing cultures." The classes will cover boating safety, knot tying, navigation, kayaking and outrigger canoe paddling. All participants must have basic swimming and first-aid skills.
Other Girl Scout programs offered include the Daisy program for kindergarteners-first grade; Brownie for grades 1-3; Junior for grades 3-6; Cadette for grades 6-9; and Senior for grades 9-12. Information: 595-8400.
Storytime at Borders, Waikele: Children's literature come alive as experienced readers share picture books, 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Saturday. For information, call 676-6699.
Tropical plant nature walk: 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Free. Bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear. Reserve at 233-7323.
Train rides: Enjoy a 90-minute ride through Ewa 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays with the Hawaiian Railway Society, 91-1001 Renton Road. Passengers should arrive a half hour before departure time. Costs $8 general, $5 seniors and children. Call 681-5461 for reservations.
Waikiki Aquarium: Brochures for classes, seaside and Keiki Time activities and study tours are available. Registration by mail is required. Write to: Education Department, Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815. Or call 923-9741.
LOOKINGAHEAD
Keiki ID: Free for children ages 3-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, Waipio Chevron, 95-130 Kamehameha Highway. Call 543-3589.
"Breakfast With A Keeper": Want to see what a zoo keeper does? Spend a morning shadowing a zoo keeper, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 7. Reservations required.
