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Punahou carnival is back in town
Punahou School kicks off the carnival season with its annual carnival, a benefit for the school's financial aid program and student activities, organized by the junior class. While perusing the 64 booths and tackling the 18 rides, stop by the malasadas booth for a little pick-me-up. There also will be entertainment from noon until closing by Manoa DNA, iNoA'ole, Opihi Pickers and more. Get with the fun, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and tomorrow.
HOME & GARDEN
Learn how to make award-winning leis
Veteran lei maker Brian J.J. Choy will share tips on what it takes to make a prize-winning lei, 9:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana.
The class is free and will cover lei making, building and maintaining a lei garden, and preparing lei to enter in the May Day Lei contest.
Call 522-7064 or 692-5118.
Industry experts share yard improvement tips
Savor your Sundays at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai presents "remodeling made easy," 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11.
This month's topic is "Lavish Landscapes," with building industry experts who will share secrets of how to improve your yard.
Following the seminar, grab a bite to eat from many of the fine eateries at the Marina Courtyard and enjoy Beatles flashback music by Rubber Soul.
For more information, visit the Web site Kokomarinacenter.com.
Annual sale offers plants and produce
Refresh your home or garden with a new plant from the Urban Garden Center's annual plant and produce sale at 955 Kamehameha Highway.
Drop by between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow. Come early for the best selection of plants and produce.
The event is free and is organized by the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture. Call 453-6050.
Classes teach the art of cultivating bonsai
Learn how to cultivate bonsai as Walter Liew holds a series of classes on the art from Tuesday through March 27.
Classes will be held at Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, in Hale Alaka'i 102.
Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $95 for eight sessions and includes one plant.
Call 235-7433 or visit the Web site www.wcc.hawaii.edu.