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Magic Johnson to visit Pearl Harbor
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson will make an appearance at the Navy Exchange at Pearl Harbor from 3 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Johnson will also be introducing his Magic32 footwear and apparel line that will be sold at the Navy Exchange.
The first 350 customers to purchase shoes or clothing from Johnson's line from Feb. 15 to Feb. 25 will receive a lanyard that guarantees an autograph and picture with Johnson.
For more information, visit www.magic32usa.com.
Maui brothers compete in Rolex 24 at Daytona
The Frisselle brothers of Maui are competing in the Rolex Sports Car Series this year, including this weekend's season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Burt and Brian Frisselle of Kihei will be driving in Synergy Racing's No. 8 Rx.com Porsche-powered Doran Daytona Prototype.
Patrick Huisman of The Netherlands joins the brothers in the 24-hour endurance race.
It's the second time in the race for the Frisselle brothers.
"I'm 100 times more confident going into this year's race," said elder brother Burt, 24. "You learn so much in that first race. Everything was brand new last year. Now we know how to pace. We know how the leaders will run the race."
Last year, the Frisselle brothers made it until the 22nd hour of the race, but were forced to retire after 523 laps when their car's gearbox broke.
Adcock, Mast qualify for Turtle Bay event
Mitch Adcock and Dick Mast earned spots in this week's Turtle Bay Championship yesterday in the Aloha Section PGA's qualifier at the Turtle Bay Resort's Arnold Palmer Course.
Adcock shot a 5-under 67, and Mast carded a 4-under 68 to beat out 34 other pros.
Ison earns PacWest's weekly honor
Hawaii Pacific senior Joseph Ison was named as the Pacific West Conference's player of the week yesterday for his role in the Sea Warriors' 92-77 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday night.
The 6-foot-5 Ison just missed a triple double, with 12 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. He also had four steals.
Kanaka Ikaika season opener is Sunday
More than 150 paddlers are expected to compete in Sunday's Kanaka Ikaika season opener, with long- and short-course races in one-man and two-man outrigger canoes and kayaks.
The 6-mile short course begins at Maunalua Bay, and the 8-mile long course starts at Makai Pier. Both races begin at 10 a.m. and finish in front of the sponsoring Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina Center.
Registration is from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Maunalua Bay parking lot. The Web site is www.kanakaikaika.com.
» The Pure Light Racing team, a group of outrigger canoe paddlers that will compete in the upcoming World Sprints, is holding a fundraiser Feb. 11 at Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill in Kailua.
The team, comprised of 12 paddlers including six who have a disability, won an exhibition race at the 2004 Sprints in Hilo. This year's Sprints are March 21-25 on Lake Karapiro, Aoteraroa (New Zealand).
The fundraiser is from 2 to 10 p.m. with a silent auction and live music. Tax-deductible tickets are $25 at the door and includes food.
Donations for the silent auction are being sought. For more information, call Susannah Rice at 375-1155.