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Trade your spouse
A search for a Hawaii family to participate in the second series of Fox's reality series "Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy" will take place 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hard Rock Cafe.Thanks to the success of the first season, new participants will be able to experience the lifestyles of dramatically different families. There will also be a financial incentive for participating families.
The open casting call was announced by Tyler Ramsey, supervising casting producer at Rocket Science Laboratories, producers of earlier Fox shows "Joe Millionaire," "Temptation Island" and "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancˇ."
"We are looking for fun families with eclectic backgrounds, eccentric lifestyles and an interesting family dynamic," said Ramsey.
Interested parties should bring two family photos. It's not necessary for all family members to show up, but parents should attend.
Call 955-7383 or visit the Web site www.fox.com.
Ballet students shine
Ballet Hawaii's Summer Finale 2004 will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Leeward Community College Theatre.The performance culminates the three-week Summer Intensive program with master instructors from the professional ballet world.
It will feature choreography by teachers Robert Barnett, Michael Vernon and Maria Vegh, joined by Hawaii dance-makers Peter Rockford Espiritu, Jim Hutchison and Marie Takazawa.
The evening will include classical ballet, modern, jazz and Broadway.
Barnett was a member of the New York City Ballet under the legendary choreographer George Balanchine. He became artistic director of the Atlanta Ballet in 1962, a position he held till 1994. Barnett will stage one of Balanchine's signature pieces.
Tickets are $15, $10 for students. Call Ballet Hawaii at 521-8600. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Are you lolo enough?
The toy-maker LoLo Co. has launched a nationwide search for "America's Funnest Kid," to fit in with its motto, "Live life to the funnest."The award will recognize kids who create fun in their households and their communities.
"LoLo innovated this unique annual award to promote lighthearted fun and laughter in the world and to spotlight kids who serve as important role models for all of us," said LoLo President Charlie Paul.
Kids ages 6 to 16 who reside in the United States are eligible to enter. Contest rules and entry form can be downloaded from www.lolofun.com.
Those who enter are required to submit a funny photo and a brief video of themselves; include a letter of recommendation from adult who can vouch for their personality; include an entry form signed by all legal guardians; and provide the following information:
» Describe in detail some activities you do/did at home to create fun for everyone in your household.Oct. 15 is the deadline to enter.» Describe an event or activity that you did to bring fun to those outside your home (in your community), and what were the positive results? Be sure to include the name of the community organization or cause you helped.
» Describe a situation where you used fun/lightheartedness to turn a negative situation into a positive one.
» Explain the best advice you can give other kids about creating fun and laughter.
One overall winner, four finalists and 50 third-place winners will be selected and announced in early December.
The first-place winner will win $100 cash, a toy-store shopping spree, a load of LoLo games, a plaque and a possible television appearance.
Other winners will receive games.
Mail completed entry to Keri Gee Barrett, 16391 Del Oro Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
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