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Sandler’s new movie can’t
top ‘50 First Dates’

I enjoyed Saturday's preview of Adam Sandler's new romantic comedy "Spanglish," which opens Friday. I like most of his movies -- even 2002's "Punch Drunk Love," which disappointed fans more accustomed to sophomoric humor but showed he could do more than comedy. To put "Spanglish" into perspective, while entertaining, it's no "50 First Dates." ...

A "North Shore" fan informs "North Shore" groupies they can click on www.vipfanclubs.com to join the TV program's fan club, which allows access to merchandise at a discount. An example: a North Shore Grand Waimea baseball-style cap on sale for $19.95 ($17.96 for members). ...

Andrew Kluger, CEO of Hawaii Air Ambulance, hosted a sumptuous dinner at La Mer Sunday night in honor of Consul General of Mexico Alfonso de Maria y Campos' first visit to Hawaii. The guest list included the CEO of Hawaii Health Systems Corp., Tom Driskill; St. Andrew's Priory Head of School Marilyn Matsunaga; and Navy Capt. Bruce Smith. ... And, while we're on the subject of food, another group of Hawaii notables were treated to healthy edibles at Sub-Zero on Thursday while checking out the new interactive Web site (www.gethealthynowhawaii.com) that goes hand in hand with the "Get Healthy Now" educational campaign that began this month. Guests included Mayor-elect Mufi Hannemann; Alan Wong's executive chef, Lance Kosaka; and Nalo Farms owner Dean Okimoto. Program creator Melanie Kosaka (Lance's sister) said they are working on ways to encourage kids to learn more about vegetables and are working to get teachers involved. ... Sticking with food, Hawaii Meals on Wheels will be making a public service announcement scheduled to air on television early next year. Actors are needed in the following categories: local or Asian males, ages 30 to 40 and 50 to 70; and petite Caucasian females, ages 30 to 70. Ad 2 Honolulu and Kinetic Productions will be handling open auditions 5:30 to 8 p.m. today in the penthouse of the IBM Building, 1240 Ala Moana. Call Ryan Kawamoto at 597-8598, ext. 2, for an appointment. Shooting for the nonunion project begins later this month.