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You forgot to make brunch or dinner reservations for Mom, and now her favorite restaurant is booked! What now? Here are some events to consider: For your phenomenal mom
Tomorrow
>> Celebration for moms: Exotic orchid show from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Koko Marina Shopping Center, with music by the Kaala Boys from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free marina boat rides beginning at 11 a.m. One mom will receive a luxury pampering package filled with gifts from Koko Marina Shopping Center merchants. Free.>> Roses for Mom: Hawaii Kai Towne Center offers free roses for Mom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. The Movement Center, Flashback and the Pacific Ballet will entertain, and you can design your own free small ikebana floral arrangement courtesy of the Mokichi Okada Association, and see a display and sale of orchids. Or make a gift to take for Mom. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., play the KRTR Super Slot Machine for prizes. Call 396-0766 for details.
>> Mother's Day Celebration: Free candy roses for mom, activities and more, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Center of Mililani, 625-5233.
>> Mother-daughter lava lava contest: Kahala Mall will keep you entertained from noon to 2 p.m. with the competition and Baba B concert on Center Stage. Call 732-7736.
Sunday
>> Pancake breakfast: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of pancakes, Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs and rice from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at Ben Parker Elementary School in Kaneohe. Takeout is also available. There will also be entertainment, children's Mother's Day crafts, magic by Richard Kennedy and more. Tickets: $4.50 adults, $2.50 keiki. Call Kimiyo at 391-4913 or 236-7036.>> Mother's Day brunch: Moms eat free when another brunch ticket is purchased at Sea Lion Cafe, Sea Life Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $19.95 for adults and $10.95 for children. Reserve at 259-9911.
>> Mothers and Makaha Sons: The popular Makaha Sons will headline a special Mother's Day brunch, featuring Chinky Mahoe and Halau Hula O Kawailiula, Mel Cabang and host Rodney Villanueva, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki-Pacific Ballroom. The cost is $35 per adult and $17.50 per child. Reserve at 944-6372.
>> "An Afternoon with Mom": Leeward Community College's chorus and Kanikapila Singers, the University High Lab School Strings, organ accompanist Ruth Pfeiffer and guest soloists Rachel Uchida and Lutisha Mananag will perform love songs, show tunes, top-40 hits and old-time gospel favorites for Mom at Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St., from 4 p.m. Free.
>> Sunset Dinner Cruise: Moms receive free lei during this special sail from 4:45 to 7:15 p.m. Departs from Pier 6 at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Costs $59 for adults and $39 for ages 2 to 11. Kamaaina pay $35 for adults and $21 for keiki. Reserve at 973-1311.
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The right way to remodel
Don't start knocking down walls before checking out the "Remodel It Right" seminar, taking place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at Ward Warehouse.Remodeling vendors will also stage a mini-expo from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with experts offering tips as to financing a project, hiring an architect, remodeler or landscaper, plus representatives from the City & County of Honolulu Department of Planning & Permitting and State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs to talk about the permitting process and issues involving contractors.
The event is sponsored by the Building Industry Association's Hawaii Remodelors.
Other seminars will be held, with 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. expos, at shopping malls through summer with as follows:
June 8 -- Kahala Mall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 27 -- Windward Mall, noon to 2 p.m.
Aug. 24 -- Pearlridge Mall, Uptown Center Stage, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Registration is recommended. To register, call Sonya Kimura at the BIA at 847-4666, ext. 206, or register online at www.bia-hawaii.com.
Isle remember you
KCAA Pre-Schools of Hawaii presents "An Evening in Old Hawai'i -- Waikiki Calls" tomorrow at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room.The school's tuition aid fund-raiser will feature radio host Harry B. Soria Jr. and other guests re-creating earlier days of Waikiki beach boys and hula dancers in cellophane skirts. Performers include the Royal Hawaiian Band, Pa'ahana, Rayburn "Chan" Abenes, I Mihana and dancers from Halau Kamamolikolehua, Na Pua Waiho'olu'u and Na Pua Pilialoha.
There will be a silent auction of estate jewelry and art objects, with travel, dining and entertainment packages as well. And there will be a tribute to longtime KCAA volunteer Beverly Ashford and her late husband, Clinton Ashford.
The event runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. Call the school at 941-9414, ext. 16.
Moliere at Maryknoll
The Maryknoll School High School Division presents Moliere's "The Would-Be Gentleman" at 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Sacred Heart Parish, Bachelot Hall.Jason Gunderson plays the title role.
Tickets are available at the Maryknoll High School front office at 1420 Punahou St. at $7 in advance, or $10 at the door.
Call 952-7213 (office) or 952-7299 (Bridget Kelly, director) for more information.
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Make room for more
The Foster Botanical Garden Plant Sale tomorrow offers a good opportunity for gardeners to find plants they've always wanted.The Chinese flowering tree Kwai fah, the fragrant Molokai hibiscus and many other favorite islands will be available. Among one of the more unusual offerings is the Euphorbia milii, commonly called the Crown of Thorns, that is a favorite in xeriscape gardens.
The drought-tolerant plant produces colorful oval-shaped flowers (similar to cup-and-saucer blossoms) that are becoming prized as haku lei material as well. The flowers, ranging in pale pastels to hot reds and pinks, can last up to three days.
The sale will feature plants that produce nickel-sized flowers and the Thai hybrids with half-dollar sized flowers. Haku lei made with other flowers, dried wreaths, flower arrangements and baskets also will be for sale.
The sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Blvd. Admission is free. Call 537-1708 for more information.
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Kahiko competition
Middle and high school students from 23 public and private schools will gather tomorrow in Kapolei for the Hawaii Secondary Schools Hula Kahiko Competition.Students will perform a hula kahiko of their choice in kane, wahine and hui'ia (combined) categories for the event sponsored by the Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society. The Hawaiian language of each competition mele will also be judged.
The purpose of the event is to allow students to demonstrate skills and knowledge related to Hawaiian dance and other aspects of native culture; receive cultural training otherwise unavailable in a regular classroom; and foster school pride and positive competitive spirit.
The event begins 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kapolei Middle School's cultural mound. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the event.
There will be areas designated for lawn chairs and umbrellas. Coolers and tents will not be allowed.
For more information, call 521-6905.
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