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Royal court named

Six island residents have been chosen to serve as alii on Oahu's Aloha Festivals Royal Court. The six will represent Hawaii's monarchical past during the celebration of Hawaii's history and culture. They are:

King: Marc Keau Keahiolalo-Ioane, an Ewa resident who is a Bank of Hawaii client relationship officer.

Queen: Kimberly Ululani Kaahanui, a Kaneohe resident and Mission Houses Museum tour coordinator.

Princes: Zachary-James Koamakamaekamauhokuola Santos, a Kaneohe resident and Saint Louis School junior; and Salvatore B. Keli'ikinaiahi Recca, an Ewa resident and Kamehameha Schools sophomore.

Princesses: Shantell Makanaonalani Recca, an Ewa resident and Kamehameha Schools senior; and Kawena Lani Kealaonaonakaawapuhi Wreath Kawainui, a Kaneohe resident and Castle High School junior.

Members of the royal court are all volunteers of Hawaiian descent who are trained in portraying the alii. During their yearlong term, they will promote the 58-year-old festival.

For more information, visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Book sale canceled

A Hawaiiana book sale that was to have taken place Saturday and Sunday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts has been canceled due to "a misunderstanding regarding the final disposition of the Frances 'Patches' Damon Holt Estate." The event was to have been a fund-raiser for the Robert Allerton Library at the academy.

Call 532-8700.

Young singers wanted

You think your kid can sing? Don Ho's Island Grill is holding a Keiki Singing Competition for children ages 6 to 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday.

To compete, call Al Waterson & You at 947-5736. To watch the show, call the restaurant at 528-0807 for a reservation. The show is an off-shoot of a weekly Karaoke and Singing Contest held 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays for those 18 and older.

The Rat Pack lives!

Taking you back to the heyday of Las Vegas, "A Tribute to Sammy" will feature Garry Moore, Kimo Kahoano, George Chun and Al Waterson, as they bring the spirit of the original Rat Pack to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Esprit Nightclub 7:30 p.m. Friday.

In the '60s, the Rat Pack made their home at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel and Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip and included star performers Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.

Moore, as Sammy, will be the focus as the boys swap songs and jokes.

Tickets are $15, available at Harry's Music and the Hawaii Lupus Foundation, 1200 College Walk, Suite 114, and at the door.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lupus Foundation. Call 538-1522.

Counting on dads

Hawaii Coalition for Dads presents "Na Po'okela No Na Keiki," an inspirational clinic for dads, Sept. 4 at the University of Hawaii Stan Sheriff Center.

Subtitled "Champions for Children and Youth: Where Winning Counts the Most," the clinic for men, coaches and community leaders, with the goal of raising healthy children, takes place 7:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Ed Wong Hospitality Suite.

Kimo Kahoano will emcee the event, which features former Farrington High football coach Skippa Diaz; Kauai community coach Bernard Carvalho; and D.J. Vanas, a Native American storyteller and success coach who uses warrior concepts as inspiration.

Cost, including breakfast, is $10, and each participant will receive football tickets -- for one adult and one child -- for the season opener of the University of Hawaii vs. Florida Atlantic.

For tickets and reservations, call 841-2245.

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PBS Hawaii special celebrates life of Hiram Fong

Regularly scheduled programming at PBS Hawaii will be pre-empted tomorrow for the 7:30 p.m. rebroadcast of "Coming to Hawaii: An Interview with Hiram Fong."

The 2003 interview with the late Hawaii senator is one of his last on-camera interviews, according to Mike McCartney, president and CEO of PBS Hawaii. "Because of that, we think viewers may find this program of interest, and it seems a fitting way to honor a great man for his many remarkable accomplishments on behalf of our state."

The half-hour program with Fong was produced locally to accompany "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience," which aired last year.

Ed McNulty, vice president of programming and content at PBS Hawaii, said, "We knew that Hiram Fong was the perfect subject for this national program about the Chinese experience in America because of the many distinctions he earned throughout his life and career: first Asian American to serve in the U.S. (Senate), his experience as the son of immigrants to Hawaii, and his rags-to-riches story."

Fong died Wednesday at 97.

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Stuffs [ DA KINE ] Royal court named Six island residents have been chosen to serve as alii on Oahu's Aloha Festivals Royal Court. The six will represent Hawaii's monarchical past during the celebration of Hawaii's history and culture. They are: King: Marc Keau Keahiolalo-Ioane, an Ewa resident who is a Bank of Hawaii client relationship officer. Queen: Kimberly Ululani Kaahanui, a Kaneohe resident and Mission Houses Museum tour coordinator. Princes: Zachary-James Koamakamaekamauhokuola Santos, a Kaneohe resident and Saint Louis School junior; and Salvatore B. Keli'ikinaiahi Recca, an Ewa resident and Kamehameha Schools sophomore. Princesses: Shantell Makanaonalani Recca, an Ewa resident and Kamehameha Schools senior; and Kawena Lani Kealaonaonakaawapuhi Wreath Kawainui, a Kaneohe resident and Castle High School junior. Members of the royal court are all volunteers of Hawaiian descent who are trained in portraying the alii. During their yearlong term, they will promote the 58-year-old festival. For more information, visit www.alohafestivals.com. Book sale canceled A Hawaiiana book sale that was to have taken place Saturday and Sunday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts has been canceled due to "a misunderstanding regarding the final disposition of the Frances 'Patches' Damon Holt Estate." The event was to have been a fund-raiser for the Robert Allerton Library at the academy. Call 532-8700. Young singers wanted You think your kid can sing? Don Ho's Island Grill is holding a Keiki Singing Competition for children ages 6 to 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. To compete, call Al Waterson & You at 947-5736. To watch the show, call the restaurant at 528-0807 for a reservation. The show is an off-shoot of a weekly Karaoke and Singing Contest held 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays for those 18 and older. The Rat Pack lives! Taking you back to the heyday of Las Vegas, "A Tribute to Sammy" will feature Garry Moore, Kimo Kahoano, George Chun and Al Waterson, as they bring the spirit of the original Rat Pack to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Esprit Nightclub 7:30 p.m. Friday. In the '60s, the Rat Pack made their home at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel and Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip and included star performers Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Moore, as Sammy, will be the focus as the boys swap songs and jokes. Tickets are $15, available at Harry's Music and the Hawaii Lupus Foundation, 1200 College Walk, Suite 114, and at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lupus Foundation. Call 538-1522. Counting on dads Hawaii Coalition for Dads presents "Na Po'okela No Na Keiki," an inspirational clinic for dads, Sept. 4 at the University of Hawaii Stan Sheriff Center. Subtitled "Champions for Children and Youth: Where Winning Counts the Most," the clinic for men, coaches and community leaders, with the goal of raising healthy children, takes place 7:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Ed Wong Hospitality Suite. Kimo Kahoano will emcee the event, which features former Farrington High football coach Skippa Diaz; Kauai community coach Bernard Carvalho; and D.J. Vanas, a Native American storyteller and success coach who uses warrior concepts as inspiration. Cost, including breakfast, is $10, and each participant will receive football tickets -- for one adult and one child -- for the season opener of the University of Hawaii vs. Florida Atlantic. For tickets and reservations, call 841-2245. [ TELEVISION ] PBS Hawaii special celebrates life of Hiram Fong Regularly scheduled programming at PBS Hawaii will be pre-empted tomorrow for the 7:30 p.m. rebroadcast of "Coming to Hawaii: An Interview with Hiram Fong." The 2003 interview with the late Hawaii senator is one of his last on-camera interviews, according to Mike McCartney, president and CEO of PBS Hawaii. "Because of that, we think viewers may find this program of interest, and it seems a fitting way to honor a great man for his many remarkable accomplishments on behalf of our state." The half-hour program with Fong was produced locally to accompany "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience," which aired last year. Ed McNulty, vice president of programming and content at PBS Hawaii, said, "We knew that Hiram Fong was the perfect subject for this national program about the Chinese experience in America because of the many distinctions he earned throughout his life and career: first Asian American to serve in the U.S. (Senate), his experience as the son of immigrants to Hawaii, and his rags-to-riches story." Fong died Wednesday at 97. Click for online calendars and events. Send questions, stories or other story ideas or comments to: Features, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu, HI 96802 or send a fax to 523-8509 or E-mail to features@starbulletin.com. Please include your phone number.	— ADVERTISEMENTS — — ADVERTISEMENTS —