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Wednesday, August 30, 2000
The new Hawaiian Grown Collectibles, bean-bag fruits and vegetables, are cute and happy-looking, and should, Booklines says, encourage kids to eat more fresh produce.
Available are Puali Momona (Lana'i pineapple), Leluke 'Alu (Manoa lettuce), 'Ili Hone (Maui onion) and Kani'o Wai Nui (Molokai watermelon). Another four to eight will be added to the line by year's end. They are designed by Evelyn Hee, who will present a complete set to Gov. Ben Cayetano at a Capitol ceremony kicking off the "5 a Day Program" Sept 7.
Hopefully, they won't prompt your kids to look at their salads and say, "I can't eat this, it's little Leluke!"
The beanies sell for about $6 each and include numbered passports listing birthdate, birthplace and individual story. A crate to hold them all goes for about $4. Buy them at Borders Books and Music, Waldenbooks, Tower Records or through the Web site at booklineshawaii.com.
The Pacific War Roundtable hosts discussions and presentations on subjects related to Pacific military history.
Meetings are free, and generally take place the last Thursday each month. Information: 422-2771, ext. 136, or online at http://www.pacifichistory.net.
Bonann's schedule:
Friday: Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Village Green, 6 to 8 p.m.
Sept. 9: Borders Books & Music, Ward Centre, noon; Waikele Center, 4 p.m.
Sept. 10: Waldenbook's, Ala Moana Center, 1 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, 4 p.m.
Bonann, a Los Angeles County lifeguard, details the trials and tribulations of getting "Baywatch" to air, then keeping it there. The show is in its 11th season. The book is illustrated with 279 photos, 148 in color.
Proceeds from book sales will be donated to the nonprofit organization "Camp Baywatch" which Bonann helped create with Tai Collins in 1994 to provide year 'round support to children who have endured emotional, physical or social hardships.
Students will learn pronunciation as well as basic conversational skills in a no-homework, non-competitive atmosphere.
Cost is $5 a session to be paid at the sessions. Classes meet in the Old Archives on the palace grounds. For information, call 522-0821 or 522-0827.
Tickets for the event, at $16 general plus applicable service charges, go on sale Saturday at Radio Free Music Center, Tower Records-Kahala and Pearl Kai, Tower Video Kapiolani, Hungry Ear Kailua, Tempo Music, Jelly's-Puck's Alley and Pearl Kai, the University of Hawaii Campus Center, House of Music, ITT Kaneohe MCBH, Pearl Harbor Bloch Arena and Schofield ITR. Or charge tickets at 526-4400.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the all-ages show presented by 97.5 KPOI and Goldenvoice.
Classes are free. Prices listed cover the cost of materials. Register at the store at 373 N. Nimitz Highway, or call 537-6194 to reserve a space.
Sept. 6: Flower Arranging -- Cherub Christmas Centerpiece. Create an arrangement for home or office, 6 to 8 p.m. Supply fee: $21.95. Repeats Sept. 13.
Sept. 7: Sensational Soaps demonstration. Learn tips and tricks to making your own soaps for the holidays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Repeats Sept. 9.
Sept. 12: Beautiful Bows for Beginners. Learn to accent gifts, baskets, bags and more; $19.95 supply fee includes instructional video, ribbons and accessories, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sept. 16: Christmas Stamp Decoration. Stamp enthusiasts of all levels can learn the latest tips and trends for adoring gift tags, cards and more, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sept. 20: Santa/Frosty Christmas Eggs. Eileen Tokita, "The Egg Lady" from Seattle, Wa., will show how to create ornate masterpieces from this humble medium, 5 to 8 p.m.; $24.95 supply fee.
Sept. 23: Kids Krafts: Daisy Beaded Necklace and Bracelet. Kids 8 and up can learn to make jewelry for themselves or to give away, 10 to noon. Supplies: $10.99.
Sept. 26: Corsages for Christmas. Make three styles: Santa Bear, Ivy and White Poinsettia, 10 to noon. Bring a wire cutter if you have one. Supplies: $10.95.
The Honolulu Wine Festival Grand Tasting, 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom, will focus on German Reislings and 1998 Rhone wines. Accompanying the tasting will be signature dishes prepared by Hilton chefs Jean-Luc Voegele of Bali-by-the-Sea, Steve Chiang of Golden Dragon, Philip Paolo Sarubbi of Pasta Festival and Village Steak & Seafood. Their dishes will run from Voegele's veal goulash and escargot in phyllo to Sarubbi's chicken satay with green papaya salad.
The event includes silent and live auctions of rare and classic wines. Cost is $50.
Chef Alan Wong will host a New Wave Millennium Luau, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Pineapple Room, also to benefit lupus research. Wong will prepare 24 entrees from his "New Wave Luau" cookbook (Ten Speed Press, $35).
Tickets are $175, including champagne reception. Tables of 10 cost $1,750 to $3,500. The top price includes a personal server, bottle of vintage champagne and an autographed copy of the cookbook for everyone at the table.
The events are the foundation's main fund-raising source this year. The organization hopes to raise $70,000 toward research on this chronic immune-system disease. Call 538-1522.
Ka Ikena Restaurant: Lunch is continental cuisine with chef Robert Chinen; seatings at 11 and 11:30 a.m. and noon, Tuesday-Friday. Dinner is Asian cuisine with chef Alfredo Cabacungan; seatings at 5:30, 5:45 and 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Service begins Tuesday.
Tamarind Room: Dinner seatings at 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday beginning Sept. 13. Private luncheons may be arranged.
Island-Style Bistro: Lunch served 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday beginning Sept. 28.
Ohia Cafeteria: Breakfast, lunch and dinner served 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For reservations call 734-9488.
5 A Day health fairs: Learn to prepare vegetables, sample good-for-you foods, take a guided tour of a supermarket produce department and get your blood pressure taken at 5 A Day fairs set for island markets. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. events will be held Saturday at Times Kahala, Sept. 10 at Daiei Kaheka, Sept. 16 at Daiei Waipahu and Sept. 23 at Times Kunia. Call 586-4671.
Dixie Grill opens in Aiea: Dixie Grill, with its emphasis on all kinds of ribs and all kinds of sauces, opens a second Oahu location Sunday. The new restaurant is on Kamehameha Highway, four blocks Diamond Head of Pearlridge Center, below Pecos River Cafe. Call 485-2722.
Taste of Lahaina: The annual food, wine and product festival runs 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at the Lahaina Special Events Arena. Live music, a Kids' Zone, farmer's market, cooking demonstrations and wine tasting are included. Admission is $2. Call (808)-667-9175 on Maui.
Tequila Festival: Compadres Bar & Grill is showcasing tequila with a variety of food, drinks and special events, Friday to Sept. 16. Fiesta Grande will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept 16. Cecilio & Friends from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; and Rick's Tequila Fountain of Pain, 4 to 7 p.m. with $2 shots and more. Call 591-8307 for information or reservations.
"An Evening with Franciscan Estates": Chef Jean-Marie Josselin presents a five-course winemaker dinner at A Pacific Cafe at 7 p.m. Friday. The menu will include Maui Onion Tart with Seared Ahi Black Olive Tapenade; Fricasse of Snail and Oxtail; Regiano Parmesan Flan; Double Lamb Chop; and Roasted Pineapple, Coconut Mochi Ice Cream and Lilikoi Anise Sauce. Wines of the Franciscan Estates accompany each menu item. The cost is $80. Call 593-0035.
Burgundy Wine Dinner: Chef Goran Streng will prepare a six-course meal of dishes paired with wines from the Burgundy region of France, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Prince Court in the Westin Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki. The wines include Jayer Gilles, Hauts Cote de Nuits-Villages, Blanc 1994, and Domaine de la Romani-Conti, Echezeaux 1985. Streng's dishes include baby lobster tail with corn gnocci, garlic-roasted weke and kiawe-smoked squab. Cost is $120. Call 944-4494.
The chef mistakenly called for short ribs; the recipe is designed for two slabs of pork ribs.
Representatives will also pre-register people for the 2000 Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure. The race takes place Sept. 24 at Kapiolani Park. Race forms can be picked up at any Chevron station from Sunday to Sept. 24.
Wallace Theatres will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at its Kailua Theatre at 345 Hahani St. Your reward? Sub sandwiches, popcorn and taking in a free movie on the spot.
Donors must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and bring a valid photo I.D.
Giving blood is a safe process that takes 5 to 8 minutes. Allow one-and-a-half hours for paperwork, interview and mini physical.
Another blood drive will take place 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Blood Bank's Donor Center at 2043 Dillingham Blvd. Donors will be able to enjoy Baskin Robbins ice cream sundaes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to Blood Bank of Hawaii president Robyn Yim, 250 donors are needed every day to fill Hawaii's blood needs. Needs are often greater during holidays.
For appointments, call 845-9966.
The panel will include dermatologists Milton Ackerman and Gregory Herbich, opthamologist Timothy McDevitt, esthetician Nancy Wilder, moderator Lynn Murakami-Akatsuka and a skin cancer survivor. A skin analysis and pre-cancer screening session will follow the talks. The $5 admission will be redeemable toward a same-day cosmetic purchase.
Seating is limited to 100. Purchase tickets from the 4th floor cashier or call 945-8049.
A second "Sun Event" with free skincare demonstrations and samplings from Clarins, Clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Shiseido and Chanel, will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15.
