
FAIRS
Waikiki Saturday Market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every fourth Saturday of the month, Waikiki Community Center. Hawaiian and elder-handmade crafts, flowers, fruits and vegetables, plants and swap meet treasures. A stage will be offered for those wanting to participate in the Kanikapila (music jam session). Booth space: $5-$10. All spaces are covered. Call 923-1802 to reserve a space.
Antique and Collectible sale: Jewelry, Hawaiiana, tribal art and sports memorabilia on sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13, Treetops Restaurant at Paradise Park. Free admission. Information, 599-8796.
Plantation festival: 70th Birthday Party for Waialua Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13, Waialua Public Library. Former plantation workers and residents will share stories about the "good old days," a "Heritage Photo" colletion and art exhibit featuring the opening of the sugar mill will be on view, many books will be for sale and refreshments available to enjoy. Information, 637-1280.
Psychic Fairs: From noon-5 p.m. Sept. 13, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard.
Also, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, Maunakea Marketplace, 1120 Maunakea St. Call 486-7827.
Coin and Stamp show: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Downtown YWCA (on Richards Street across Iolani Palace). Call 531-6253, 531-2702 or 521-5721.
Book sale: Aina Haina Public Library, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 17-19; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20. Information, 373-3888.
Fall craft fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20, Aiea Elementary School. White elephant, t-shirts, crafts and ono food.
"Early Bird Holiday Fair": Christmas and Thanksgiving surprises, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Amfac Building. Call 676-5886.
"A Christmas Dream Come True": 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20, Amfac Building. Call 676-5886.
MALLS
Kahala Mall, 732-7736: Stan Rubens, 7-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
Halau Hula O Kauinohea, noon-12:30 p.m. Sept. 13.
Jeff Gere, 1-1:30 p.m. Sept. 13.
House of I Hula Academy, 1-1:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
Kulana, 2:30-3 p.m. Sept. 14.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard, 922-0588: Aloha Week Parade, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 13.
Learn how to weave and throw fish nets, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 15.
International Executive Housekeeping Association's "Wiki Waki Hula Show," 3-4 p.m. Sept. 16.
Live broadcast with DJ Aloha Joe, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17. There will be local entertainers, politicians and other people of interest.
Aloha Week Royal Court with a performance by Halau Hula O Maiki, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 18.
Hoolaulea, 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Entertainment at Stage 2 includes: House of I Hula Academy, 6 p.m.; Kamehameha Children's Chorus, 6:45 p.m.; Kealoha Kalama, 7:05 p.m.; Halau Hula O Maiki, 8:15 p.m.; and Halau Hula Olana, 9:30 p.m. At Stage 3: Leilani Alama Hula Studio, 7 p.m.; Waianae Coast Culture and Arts Program, 8:15 p.m.; and Hula Halau O Maile, 9:30 p.m.
Royal Hawaiian Band, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21 and 24, Hibiscus Courtyard.
Ward Warehouse: Keiki hula, 1-2 p.m. every Sunday, amphitheater stage. Free. Call 591-8411.
Ward Centre: Free tastings of gourmet goodies, 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Saturday in September. Information, 591-8411.
Windward Mall, 235-1143: Ka Waikahe Lani Malie, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
In celebration of Aloha Week there will be craft demonstrations and entertainment by Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala and Kanilau, 2 p.m.; and Na Hula O Kaleiokapualani, 4 p.m. Sept. 13.
Ho'omaika'i Hula Studio performs, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 14.
Halau Hula O Maiki entertains 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17.
Kalokookamaile Hula Halau performs 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18.
Halau Ka Ua Kilihune performs 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 19.
Jonny Kamai, noon-1 p.m.; and Keolalaulani Halau Olapa 'O Laka, 2-3 p.m.
Sept. 20.
Halau Hula O Nawahine, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21.
CRAFTS
Shikibu Seminar: Gagaku seminar and demonstration (ancient court music) by the Rev. Masatoshi Shamoto, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Room 102. For people 12 and older. Free. Registration required. Call 945-7633. Deadline for each class is one working day prior to the date of the class.
Kamon (Family Crest): Seminar by Bernice K. Hirai and Tomoyo Yanagihara, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Room 301. Free. Registration required. Call 945-7633. Deadline for each class is one working day prior to the date of the class.
"Oshibana: Japanese Pressed Flowers": Bring a child's flat-top metal lunch box with a tight clasp or a plastic container with a tight lid to "press" flowers, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Room 102. Cost for the three days: $35 plus $15 supply fee. Limited enrollment. Register at 945-7633 by Sept. 8.
"Washi Jewelry": Sadie Toyofuku uses chiyogami (Japanese decorative papers) to make jewelry, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 20, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Room 102. Cost: $20 plus $6-$8 for the earring kit and $10 for the necklace kit. Additional kits will be available for purchase. Limited enrollment. Register at 945-7633 by Sept. 12.
COMPUTERS
"Basics: GIF Animation": Scott Yoshinaga shows how to use GIF Animation in Web page design, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 27, UH-Manoa, Multimedia Lab. Basic knowledge of HTML needed. Cost: $45. Register, 956-7221.
Webgrrls International: Women and girls of all ages and skill level are invited to listen to Biz Kellam, Website designer, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 28, Coffee Cove in Puck's Alley. Information, 263-6001 or email jbwekv@pixi.com.
Computer Swap Meet: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every second and fourth Saturdays of each month, Kawananakoa Intermediate School Cafeteria. Sellers' fee: $25 advance registration. Buyers' fee: $1 (children under 14 are free). Free parking. Tables and electrical outlets provided. Bring extensions and cables. Visit their Web site at http://www.pixi.com/~dennoe/. For information call Dennis or Jane Noe at 595-3848; fax 595-7773; or e-mail address: dennoe@cchono.com.
MUSICAL GROUPS
Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble: Rehearsals, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. For location and audition times, call Timothy Carney, 261-6495.
Honolulu Chorale: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Band Room, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Reno Villaren at 941-4266.
Honolulu Community Concert Band: Rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aiea High School Band Room. Call 236-7057.
Honolulu Men's Chorus: Chorus of gay and gay-supportive men rehearse 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Information at 524-0935 or 672-9358.
Honolulu Women's Chorus: Chorus of gay and gay-supportive women rehearse 7-10 p.m. Mondays. Information at 524-0935 or 672-9358.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, Sweet Adelines: Women's barbershop group rehearses, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School. Call 944-3373.
Oahu Choral Society: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, UH-Manoa's Music Department, Room 36. Call Joe McAlister at 595-0327.
Oahu Civic Orchestra: Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. Call 261-6127.
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus: Basses needed. Rehearsals for men's a cappella chorus, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Call 262-7664.
Waikiki Singers: Rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. every Thursday beginning Sept. 4, Waikiki Community Center. Auditions and music reading not necessary. Information, 536-3844 or 921-7331.
DANCING
Free country dancing: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Andy's Drive In, 142 Oneawa St., Kailua. Lessons, 6:30 p.m. Information, 262-7441 (days).
Ballroom dancing: Star Dancers Dance Club hosts an evening of fun, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 13, Alawai Golf Course Clubhouse. Casual attire. Cost: $4. Information, 988-7663.
Israeli dancing: With lessons for beginners during the first 90 minutes, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28, Ala Wai Clubhouse. Costs $3. Call 373-2561.
Also, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 20, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Athletic Building, Studio 3. Costs $3. Parking: $3. Call 373-2561.
Country Western Dance at the Palladium: 4-9 p.m. Sept. 28, 404 Kapahulu Ave. Bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost: $5; children are free. Information, 262-7441 (days).
African-Inspired dance classes: 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays, University of Hawaii, Athletic Complex, Studio 2. Information at 988-6723 or 535-3391.
Ballet, tap and jazz: One hour class for ages 3-teens, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 650 Kilani Ave. Call 621-9174 for times. Cost: $7.50.
Country line dancing: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Restaurant Row, center stage area. Dancing, 8-9 p.m. Free validated parking.
At 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waikiki Community Center. Cost: $3. Call 923-1802.
Beginner's class, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday nights, Newtown Recreation Center, 98-456 Kaahele St. Practice session, 6:45 p.m. Cost: $2-$3. Call 487-3806.
Free lessons, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Kailua Elementary School cafeteria; Kaelepulu Elementary School; 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Windward Mall; and 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, next to Waimanalo gym. Call Phillis, 262-7441 (days).
Six-week ongoing class Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10, Ala Wai Elementary Cafetorium. Small fee. Register by Sept. 1. Call Salome at 732-6256.
Basic dance moves 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Maunawili Elementary School cafeteria, 1465 Ulupii St. Cost: $3. Call 262-0869.
Country-western partner dancing: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School, 1465 Ulupii St., Kailua. Costs $30 per couple per month. Line dance lessons 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the school; donation $3. Call 262-0869.
Hula dancing: Classes with Iwilani Ohelo, Saturdays, Kauluwela Playground. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
International folk dancing: Includes Bulgarian, Greek, Rumanian and Israeli dances, 7-9:15 p.m. Sundays, Makiki District Park. Donation $3. Call 239-7078.
Stylized jazz dancing: With Sabrina Starr, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 650 Kilani Ave. Call 621-9174 for times.
Kodak Hula Show: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Free. Call 627-3300.
Okinawan dance: Class for seniors with Mitsuko Toguchi, 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi Valley District Park. Call 521-6905.
Scandinavian dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. Free. Call 922-0793 or 955-2577.
Scottish country dancing: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Moiliili Community Center. Call 737-1897.
Square dancing: Basics and plus classes, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.
Mainstream classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays and 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand/Ala Wai Community Park. Call for location 689-6754. Fee: $2-$4.
Basics and mainstream classes, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, North Shore Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 836-7974.
Mainstream and plus classes, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Kailua Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 254-2333.
Basics and advance classes, 5-7 p.m.; and basics and mainstream classes, 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Pearl City Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.
Basics and mainstream classes, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, Ala Wai Community Park. Fee: $2-$4. Call 689-6754.
Round dancing: Beginning classes, 4-6 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center; and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearl City Community Center. Intermediate classes, 6-8 p.m. Sundays, Kahala Community Center. Call 637-7129. Fee: $2-$4.
Square and round dancing: Plus classes 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Kahala Community Center. Fee: $2-$4. Call 422-8479.
Mainstream and plus classes, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Fee: $2-$4. Call 689-6754.
Tahitian dance: Classes for adult women with Roiti Sylva, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Palama Settlement, Room 205. Costs $10 each month. Call 521-6905.
Tap for Health: Classes for seniors with Jack Cione, 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ala Wai Clubhouse, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Thursdays at the Waikiki Community Center and 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makiki Park. Costs $1. Call 922-8401.
LECTURES
"Expanding Color Choices": Lecture by Mary Mashuta, 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Cost: $15. Call for location and RSVP, Shelly Caldwell, 487-8721, by Sept. 5.
"The Restoration of St. Philomena Church in Kalaupapa, Molokai": Historic Hawaii Foundation presents Spencer Leineweber, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 10, 925 Bethel St., Fifth Floor. Cost: $2. Bring lunch. Drinks provided. Information, call 523-2900.
MEETINGS
Vegetarian Society of Hawaii: Cathy Goeggel, president of Animal Rights Hawaii, will speak on "This is a Revolution, Damn It! We're Bound to Offend Somebody!" At 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Ala Wai Golf Course Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility. Free. Information, 944-8344.
Amnesty International: Human rights organization meets 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Our Redeemer Church. Call 599-1955.
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists: Kick-off luncheon, 11 a.m. Sept. 10, Waialae Country Club. Ronald F.L. Mau, professor of entomology, to speak. Information, 956-3794.
Association of Records Managers and Administrators: Luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Ala Moana Hotel. Bob Yoder from Oahu Civil Defense will speak on disaster recovery and hurricane preparedness. Cost: $20. Reserve at 951-1253.
Historic Hawaii Foundation: Slide presentation by Ms. Spencer Leineweber on the restoration of St. Philomena's Church at Kalaupapa, Molokai, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 10, Group 70 International, 925 Bethel St., 5th Floor. Cost: $2. Brown bag. Drinks provided.
International Executive Breakfast Forum: At 7:30-8:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Plaza Club, Crown Room, 20th Floor. Featured speaker is John L. Washburn, co-chairman of the Washington Working Group of the International Criminal Court. Cost: $9. Reserve at 521-8905.
Teachers As Professionals: Third annual conference featuring Dr. Kathy Busick speaking on "How Do We Know They Are Learning?" 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Le Jardin Academy. Other topics will be discussed for teachers teaching ages preschool-eighth grade. Registration and continental breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; lunch, noon. RSVP by Sept. 12. Cost: $25 (includes lunch/prizes); and $20 (without lunch). Mail checks payable to "Le Jardin Academy" to: Debbie Smith, c/o Le Jardin Academy, 1110-A Kailua Road, Kailua, Hawaii 96734.
Professional Women's Network luncheon: Jane Renfro Smith, president and CEO for the Hawaii Community Foundation, will speak on "getting involved" in the community, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Hale Koa hotel, DeRussy Hall. Cost: $20. Reserve at 533-4800 by noon Sept. 12.
American Recorder Society: 7:15-9:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Linekona Art Center, 1111 Victoria St. Ensemble playing. Bring own recorders or other early music instruments. Information at 922-2873.
Hawaiian Chutzpah: Jewish young adults ages 25-45 are invited to attend Shabbat services with Sof Ma'arav, 10 a.m. Sept. 13, 2500 Pali Highway. Information, 944-3329.
American Needlepoint Guild: 7 p.m., every fourth Monday of every month, Academy Art Center. Call 623-1433.
Hawaii Songwriters Association: Songwriters, singers, musicians and music buffs welcomed, 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month, Flamingo Chuckwagon Restaurant, Fiesta Room. Membership: $24 per year. Call 923-1644 or write to P.O. Box 88129, Honolulu, Hawaii 96830.
CLASSES
Hawaiian language: Lunch-hour classes 11 a.m. or noon Wednesdays beginning Sept. 17, Old Archives building on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Brown bag. Cost: $5 per session. Students must pay for a month's session with adjustments being made for holidays. Register at 522-0822.
Kalama Cabigon from the Hawaiian Language Resource Center holds lessons, 7 p.m. Mondays, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.
Cho-Nen-Riki: "Super Willpower" seminar and demonstration, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom. Admision: $5. Tickets available at Iwase Books, Marukai Wholesale Mart, Sirius Bookstore, and at-the-door. Information, 536-9193.
Hawaiian quilting: With Poakalani Serrao, 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays and Saturdays, Queen Emma Summer Palace. Fee. Call 524-0394.
Kajukenbo: self-defense class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hawaii Gymnastic Academy, 602 Sumner St. Call 537-5481.
LECTURES
"Brown Bag Biographies": Ben Finney will speak on "Tupaia: A Tahitian Polymath of the Late 18th Century," Sept. 11; James Caron will speak on "Mark Twain and Hawaiian Culture," Sept. 18; and Ricky Grigg will speak on "Big Surf, Deep Dives, and the Islands: My Life in the Ocean," Oct. 2. All talks will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. at UH-Manoa, Center for Biographical Research, Cottage 96-36. Coffee and tea provided. Information, 956-3774.
"Gender, Power, and Politics in the U.S. Occupation of Japan, 1945-'52": Profesor Mire Koikari speaks at the Women's Studies Brown Bag Seminar, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12, UH-Manoa, Social Science Research Institute Conference Room, Porteus 704. Free. Information at 956-3641 or email ida@hawaii.edu.
CLUBS
Chess clubs: Chess Fans, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Harbor Center, Aiea; call Richard at 488-1221 or 456-0895. Moiliili club meets 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Moiliili Community Center; call Jeffrey at 956-4678. Mililani club meets 6 p.m. Thursdays; call Guy at 625-2769.
Gaming Guild: Fantasy role-playing games club, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Pogo Stick, 328 Uluniu St., Suite 102, Kailua. Call 261-4760.
Hawaii Handweavers Hui: 10 a.m. every second Saturday of each month, Linekona Art Center, Community Room. Call 239-9235.
Jewish singles: Activities for ages 25 to 45. Call 944-3329.
Scrabble club: 9:15 a.m. Mondays, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call 923-9060. Also 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. Call 377-0893.
Toastmasters: Practice speaking skills, 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Andrew's Priory. Call Hillary at 524-2388. Also noon Tuesdays at the Net Cafe, Puck's Alley. Call Maggie at 941-9929.
LUNCHTIME
Bach's Lunch: Free organ concert, noon Fridays, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call 524-2822.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Iolani Palace. Also 2 p.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Bandstand.
EXERCISE
Aerobic workout: 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria. Costs $1. Call 735-5755 or 732-5118.
Body Works Hawaii: Cross training and low and impact aerobics, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School Cafeteria. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel or mat. Cost: $1. Call 735-5755, 732-5118 or 732-8148.
Paul Bragg exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays, Fort DeRussy lawn. Free. Call 941-2048.
Ursula Hare exercise: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Honolulu Zoo front lawn. Free. Bring beach towel or mat. Call 373-2015.
MISCELLANEOUS
"School Night for Scouting": Aloha Council's annual recruiting drive for boys grades one-eleven for Boy Scouts of America begins Sept. 16 and continues for the whole month. Scouting leaders will be visiting several schools, churches and community organizations. Adults interested in becoming volunteer leaders are also invited to attend. Information, 595-6366.
"Made in Hawaii With Aloha": 11th Annual governor's fashion show and awards, 5-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, Coral Ballroom. Designers include Iolani Sportswear, Princess Kaiulani, Crazy Shirts and Kamehameha Garment Co. Cost: $60 or $500 for a table of 10. Reserve at 455-1489.
Kapahulu Center: Thrift shop opens 8 a.m.-noon every Thursday, 3410 Campbell Ave. Information, 737-1748.
La Pietra's Thrift Shop: Summer hours are 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, through August. Information at 922-2744.
Modeling classes: Beginner class for ages 5-teens. Register at 621-9174.