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Whales return to Maui
The first of the humpback whales have been sighted off Maui's Southwest shores.The whales observed by naturalists and visitors on three catamarans from the Pacific Whale Foundation were an adult and smaller whale, possibly a yearling.
The whales were accompanied by 12 to 24 bottlenose dolphins leaping around them.
The humpbacks travel about 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding areas near Alaska to warmer waters of Maui. While here, the whales mate and give birth to their calves.
The whales don't arrive at once, but arrive throughout the winter, with the majority of whales found from Dec. 1 through May 15.
Once the whaling capital of the world, Lahaina is now the whale-watching capital.
For more information, call the foundation at 808-249-8811.
Jazz at La Pietra
Shari Lynn and Jimmy Borges, accompanied by Fascinatin' Rhythm and special guest saxophonist Gabe Baltazar will gather again on the La Pietra -- Hawaii School for Girls Great Lawn for an evening of "Sunset Jazz Etc."The event takes place 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, with the lawn opening for picnics at 5 p.m. Admission of $30 per person includes dessert, wine, coffee and soft drinks. Valet service will be provided.
The event benefits La Pietra's financial aid program. For information or reservations, call 924-7515.
Paws for fashion
The Ward Warehouse amphitheatre will be the place for stylish dogs and their people to be tomorrow as Hawaii Doggie Bakery & Gift Shop hosts the Bark Bash 4th Anniversary Celebration with its "pup-ular" "Paws for Fashion Show."Bring your dog for a portrait by Yumiko Higami from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A bone-shaped Christmas ornament will be personalized with your dog's name for free.
The hourlong fashion show begins at noon, featuring the coolest in canine chic and human fashions by T&C Surf and Cotton Cargo. Among the models will be former University of Hawaii men's volleyball player Rick Tune with his dachshund modeling aloha shirts. Maybe you'll find matching outfits for yourself and your best friend too.
For information, call 521-7297.
Film seeks cast
Zoo Productions is seeking Caucasian or Eurasian women 18 to 27 years old for the making of "Peachmaker."Casting will take place 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 1013 Kawaiahao St. Bring a head shot and resume.
Yuki Otsuka is the director of the project. Hide Hoshino is producer, and Joji Yoshida is the casting director. Call 584-9376 for more information.
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