[ FATHER'S DAY ]
Give dad a Father’s Day
lift with these special events
Here are a few events taking place in anticipation of Father's Day:
TODAY
» "Dad & Me Look Alike": Entering Victoria Ward's Daddy/Baby Look-Alike Contest has never been easier since they've made the switch from a costume contest to a photo contest, for dads with kids 12 and younger. To enter, have a 5-by-7-inch photo taken at Fantastic Shots in Ward Warehouse by Sunday for $10, to benefit the March of Dimes. Prizes will be awarded at the Family Fun Fair on June 19. Entrants must be present to win and are required to register between 9 and 9:30 a.m. at the Ewa end of Ward Warehouse.In addition to first-, second- and third-place winners for children 1 to 12, one award will be presented for babies under 12 months old. Every place winner will win a "Family 4-Pack" to see "Sesame Street Live," running at the Blaisdell Concert Hall June 17 through 27.
A best-costumed duo will also be selected from the pool of contestants at the ceremony by audience applause. All contestants get to keep their photos and will receive a contestant prize pack for participating. Call 591-8411 for information.
» Father's Day contest: Children 9 to 18, are invited to write essays of 50 words or more on "Why My Dad is so Special" in a contest sponsored by the Gentry Waipio Shopping Center. Pick up forms from any tenant. There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes of $50, $30 and $20 in the three age categories. Winning essays will be judged on Tuesday and posted at the Waipio Foodland through June 22. Call 288-2590 for information.
TOMORROW
"Day for Dads": The Hawaii Coalition for Dads hosts a free event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Windward Mall, with entertainment by Dita Holifield, plus information booths and displays dedicated to building family strength. Repeats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 at Pearlridge Center, with a Father-Child Look-Alike Contest at noon; live entertainment by the Country Dancers of Hawaii, Vaihi, Simplicity, Tradewinds, Hula Halau O Lilinoe and magicians; plus door prizes. Call 841-2245 for information.JUNE 19
» Keala Pono Father's Day Art and Craft Fair: Handcrafts representing many different cultures will be presented at Kapiolani Park, near the bandstand, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for gifts, grab food available for purchase at booths, and the best part of all, spend the afternoon relaxing at the park or beach with your old man. Call Al at 923-1455 or Kapeka at 295-6974 for more information.JUNE 20
» Father's Day Cruises: Head for the ocean as Star of Honolulu offers a series of cruises to keep dad entertained on Father's Day. Choose from a family-friendly Diamond Head Snorkel & BBQ Cruise, with water activities and freshly grilled BBQ lunch buffet, or the Star Sunset Dinner Cruise, with filet steak and all-you-can-eat crab legs dinner and live entertainment! Departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. Inquire about kama'aina and military rates at 983-STAR (7827).
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