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Dita Holifield will perform at the concert.
Other performers include Stir Crazy, Imua, Ben Vegas, Brother 2 Brother, Na Wai Ho'olu'u O Ke Anuenue and several dance troupes, with host Kala'i Miller.
The concert, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23, will be among the highlights of the Millennium Young People's Congress taking place in Honolulu from Oct. 21 to 29.
The theme of the Congress, "One People, One Voice," symbolizes the goals of the 15- to 18-year old delegates as they meet with adult mentors and United Nations dignitaries at the Hawai'i Convention Center to address world issues.
The concert will take place on the beach fronting Hilton Hawaiian Village. Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and older. Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets are available through Tickets Plus, 526-4400, and will be available at the concert site. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
Hawaii's Junior Miss 2000 applications welcome: Applications are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Junior Miss Scholarship Program. The program recognizes and rewards the academic accomplishments and all-around excellence of Hawaii's young women. Young women who are seniors in high school are invited to apply. A strong academic record, confidence, articulation, creativity, awareness of global issues, poise and physical fitness are considered throughout the competition. Applications are available from high school senior counselors or student activities coordinators or can be downloaded at http://www.alohatown/jrmiss. Deadline for entries is Oct. 26.
Contestants will compete in January for cash scholarships to the college of their choice. Hawaii's Junior Miss will go on to Alabama to compete for the national title and a $30,000 scholarship. Call 371-4543.
Free Practice SAT-I Test: The Princeton Review of Hawaii is offering an opportunity for high school students on Oahu to take a practice SAT-I exam 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The exam allows students to see how they will score on the SAT without having the score placed on their permanent record. Students from grades 9-11 are welcome to participate. Call 947-5988 to register. Seating is limited.
