Little Anthony, second from left, and The Imperials
will perform here Dec. 5.

Imperial lineup

The original Little Anthony & The Imperials headline a list of rock legends when "The Last Blast of 1998" comes to the Blaisdell Arena at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

Also performing are Freddie "Boom Boom" Cannon, The Angels, Lesley Gore, Eddie Holman, and Mark Lindsay, the former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders.

Tickets are on sale today at the Blaisdell box office and all Connection outlets at $35 for dance level and loges, and $25 for upper level seats. Tickets also may be charged 24 hours a day by calling 545-4000 from Oahu or 1-800-333-3388 from the neighbor islands.

Call 591-2211 for information.

Treat pets with care at Halloween Holidays can be a lot of fun for humans, but are often stressful for pets. While people will be getting into the fun of Halloween, dressing up and indulging in treats, their animal companions will need some special attention. The Hawaiian Humane Society suggests you ensure your pets' safety in these ways: Keep your pets home in a safe and familiar place. Keep them away from trick or treaters, both for their safety and the children's. Don't let animals have candy. Chocolate is especially dangerous and can be fatal to dogs. Call your veterinarian right away if you suspect Spot has eaten some chocolate. Make sure your cats and dogs are wearing identification, whether collars or microchip I.D., in case you are separated. For more information, call Eve Holt at the Humane Society, 946-2187, extension 212.

Books for newborns

Beginning on National Family Literacy Day Sunday, mothers of newborns statewide will receive a "Books for Newborns" packet, featuring "My First Little Mother Goose" book and a "Read to Me" baby T-shirt to encourage parents to read to their keiki.

Brain research has shown that reading aloud to a child increases his or her understanding of language and vocabulary, and builds a foundation for later learning.

The time spent together also increases the bond between parent and child. By encouraging parents to read to their infants, the Book for Newborns project aims to make reading an important part of each person's life.

The program will run three years. For more information, call Gloria King of Rotary District 5000, at 842-7757.

Youngsters ready to
cast ballots next week

Hey kids, look for last-minute information on Kids Voting Hawaii in Monday's Star-Bulletin before heading to your polling site on Election Day, Tuesday. The Kids Only page will make a special appearance Monday with information for students who show up to vote.

There will also be information on the Election Night gathering for kids Tuesday night at Restaurant Row.

Then check out Wednesday's Star-Bulletin for election results. The Star-Bulletin's wrap-up on the Kids Voting issues and student reactions will be published on Nov. 10.

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