---

CRIB NOTES

EWA ORCHID SOCIETY Hiroshi, right, and Edwina Kojima look over an oncidium orchid. The Kojimas have been a members of the Ewa Orchid society for more than 50 years.

---

Ewa Orchid Society schedules plant show

The Ewa Orchid Society's plant show, today through Sunday, honors those who have helped orchid enthusiasts thrive since the society was founded in the 1950s.

This year's show theme is "Dedicated to Our Kupunas" and will be held at Waipahu High School, 94-1211 Farrington Highway, beginning 9 a.m. daily, ending 6 p.m. today and tomorrow and 3 p.m. Sunday. Plant sales, demonstrations on orchid growing and a raffle, with lucky numbers being called throughout the day, are part of the fun.

The nonprofit organization was formed more than 50 years ago by local hobbyists and select commercial growers, many of whom continue to be active in the Ewa Orchid Society today.

Get a jump on what's new

The public is welcome to take a peek as home contractors come together for an inaugural joint trade show next Friday to showcase innovative products and techniques.

Participating contractors include the Hawaii Flooring, Roofing Contractor's of Hawaii, Wall & Ceiling Industry and Painting & Decorating Contractors Associations.

Architects, specification writers, building owners, managers and everyone else interested in these trades are invited.

Topics being covered include lead and asbestos paint, mold remediation and color trends. There will be live demonstrations as well on peel 'n' stick roofing, laminate flooring and asbestos abatement.

The free event at the Hawaii Prince Hotel runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch. Advance registration is requested by calling 537-1224. A pau hana party begins at 4 p.m. featuring comedian Mel Cabang. Admission for the party is $30.

---