[ ON THE HOUSE ]

Feather lei

Learn the art of lei hulu, or feather lei making from 9 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road.

Cost for the class, being taught by Audrey Wagner, is $28 and includes materials for one lei. Poepoe and kamoe lei-making styles will also be covered.

Call 988-0456 for more information.

Take a hike

Take in the spectacular views of Diamond Head, Palolo Valley and Manoa Valley as Liz Huppman of Lyon Arboretum leads you on a botanical hike along Waahila Ridge Trail 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

The trek is recommended for expert-level hikers.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Waahila Ridge parking lot. Wear comfy shoes and bring rain gear, lunch, at least two liters of water, hat and sunscreen.

Cost is $10. Call 988-0456 for more information.

Gardening classes

Turn your yard into a grocery, learning to plant bananas and vegetables through Oahu's Urban Garden Center's classes for the home gardener.

The class for growing banana trees, being held 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 11, covers planting, fertilizing and watering, as well as common problems and pests. Registration is required two weeks in advance.

Classes on vegetable gardening will be held 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 18.

The cost is $5 per class; both will be taught at the center, at 962 2nd St. in Pearl City.

Call 453-6050 for registration forms. Enrollment is limited, and registration will not be accepted over the phone.

BIA-Hawaii show

Mark your calendars for the Building Industry Association of Hawaii's annual Home Building & Remodeling Show where the latest in building industry products will be showcased Feb. 6-9 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

Highlights include cooking demonstrations, a construction remnant tent sale full of bargains and a "What's This Worth?" collectibles session.

The event is being sponsored by American Savings Bank, Finance Factors Ltd. and First Hawaiian Bank.

Admission is $4 for adults, with accompanying children admitted free. A four-day pass is $6. Seniors get in for $1 on Feb. 9. Download a $2 discount coupon at www.bia-hawaii.com. For details, call Sonya Kimura at 847-4666, ext. 206.

Plant show

Narcissus and bonsai enthusiasts will showcase their best plants at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Feb. 8 and 9 in the Academy Courtyards during museum hours.

The exhibition honors George Ellis, academy director, who will be retiring.

Home Depot clinics

Do-it-yourself workshops taught be Kenneth Boyce at Home Depot in Iwilei follow:

>> Tomorrow: Ceramic floor tile at 10:30 a.m.; paint with professional results, 2 p.m.; installing window treatments, 3 p.m.; installing kitchen cabinets, 4 p.m.

>> Sunday: Ceramic wall tile at 10:30 a.m.; install and maintain faucets, 2 p.m.; indoor decor lighting, 3 p.m.; Presto/ Pergo flooring, 4 p.m.

Call 521-7355 for information.

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