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Waimanalo carnival fun
The Friends of Waimanalo Carnival 2002 continues today and Sunday at Waimanalo Beach Park with EK Fernandez rides and games, food booths and plenty of evening entertainment.The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to midnight today and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow.
Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. today with 41 Dash, followed by the Ka'ala Boys at 6 p.m., the Opihi Pickers at 8 p.m., and Sean Na'auao at 10 p.m.
Koa'uka will perform from 1 p.m. tomorrow, when a $15 wrist band will score unlimited rides for wearers. Be sure to take a spin on the Ferris Wheel for a spectacular view of the ocean and Koolaus.
Admission to the carnival itself is free.
The annual carnival is one of the few remaining community-based carnivals on the island, involving participation of Waimanalo senior citizen, school, canoe club, teen, halau and other groups.
Community kupuna will sell homemade goodies, crafts and plants.
Funds raised will benefit the youth of Waimanalo. Past funds and grants have helped to support the Waimanalo Library, Waimanalo and Pope elementary Schools, Reading is Fundamental program, and Waimanalo Park and Recreation, and after-school programs.
Film casting continues
The open casting call continues for the upcoming Bruce Willis film to be shot on Oahu this month through July.Revolution Studios is looking for African or African-American men, women, children and infants to play West African villagers or embassy staffers and all candidates should arrive dressed in traditional African clothing. All positions will be paid.
The casting will take place at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel at 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Those unable to attend may also mail a photo to: "Untitled Fuqua Project," 758 Kapahulu Ave., PMB #415, Honolulu, HI 96816. Include your name, phone numbers, age and availability through summer 2002.
The story is about a team of US Navy Seal commandos who race against time to evacuate an American doctor and civilians after a Civil War erupts in West Africa.
For more information, call Deedra Ricketts at (310) 264-4126 or locally at 792-1930. The casting hot line is 593-3737.
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