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Arctic Refuge Film Fest

The Arctic Refuge Film Festival, Monday at the state Capitol Auditorium, will offer a selection of films that showcase native cultures and the unique arctic environment.

Viewings are free.

Among films to be screened is "Being Caribou," an account by filmmaker Leanne Wilson and wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer of their five-month trek following a caribou herd from Canada to Alaska and back. They took with them a 15-inch doll of President Bush so that they might symbolically show him the plight of the endangered animals.

Also on view: "Oil on Ice," a documentary connecting U.S. energy and transportation policies with the fate of arctic wildlife, and "In the Light of Reverence," about American Indian struggles to protect sacred sites.

A Native Alaskan Panel will be held near the end of the festival, moderated by Charles Burrows. Participating will be several leaders and residents from Alaskan communities, including Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, mayor of Nuiqsut; Robert Thompson, a wilderness guide and subsistence hunter; and Mike Williams of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council.

THE FILMS:
"Being Caribou" (72 minutes): 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
"Voice from the North" (20 minutes): 1 p.m.
"Caribou Song" (10 minutes): 1:25 p.m.
"Homeland" (23 minutes): 1:40 p.m.
"The Sacred Place Where Life Begins" (8 minutes): 2:10 p.m.
"Oil on Ice" (90 minutes) 2:30 p.m.
"In the Light of Reverence" (73 minutes): 4:10 p.m.
"Pebble Mine" (30 minutes): 5:30 p.m.
"Native Alaskan Panel" (90 minutes): 6:15 p.m.

Call the Conservation Council for Hawaii, 593-0025, or visit the Web site www.conservehi.org.

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LIGHTYEAR ENTERTAINMENT "Oil on Ice" explores threats to the Arctic National wildlife Refuge.

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Have a heart

HEARTS, Hawaii Education of the Arts, will hold auditions for its Musical Theatre Troupe for youths 9 to 14 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The troupe will perform throughout the school year and participate in HEARTS' summer production in June. The troupe of 12 to 14 young people will rehearse on Saturday mornings in Kailua and perform at least once a month at various venues.

Auditions will take place at Kailua Church of the Nazarene, 536 Oneawa St., from 6 to 7 p.m. A piano accompanist will be provided, so come prepared to sing a short song -- no CD backing tracks, please. Also wear shoes for a dance audition.

Call 741-2787.

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Bonsai exhibit

The Hawaii Bonsai Association will display about 35 trees Labor Day weekend during its annual show at the Okinawan Festival.

Stop by Kapiolani Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 to take in the free exhibit. There will also be ongoing demonstrations related to the art of bonsai.

Build new or redo

Homeworks Construction's theme for this month's free Build New or Redo seminar focuses on energy savings.

Presentation topics for the 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday workshop at Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant include solar photovoltaics and 2006 tax credits by Keith Cronin of Island Energy Solutions and special loan products to finance your construction project by Fred Weihmiller of GMAC Mortgage Corp.

Following presentations, speakers will be on hand to meet with guests for one-on-one consultation, so bring plans for review.

Call 955-2777 for more information.

DIY workshops

The following free do-it-yourself workshops are coming up next month at Home Depot stores throughout Hawaii.

» 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 10: Kids' Workshop; project: nature-themed grab bag
» 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Install vinyl replacement windows
» 7 p.m. Thursdays: Lay ceramic tile
» 7 p.m. Friday: Install low-voltage outdoor lighting
» Saturdays: 10 a.m., Have fun with faux painting; 2 p.m., Update kitchen cabinets and fixtures
» Sundays: 2 p.m., Save money on energy bills

For more information, call the Home Depot nearest you, or 800-430-3376, or visit www.homedepot.com.

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