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Viewing the moon

Many cultures pay tribute to the autumn moon, and their traditions will be celebrated at the Harvest-Moon Celebration at Waipahu's Plantation Village, a mini-festival of food demonstrations, displays and entertainment.

The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawaii's Plantation Village.

The day opens with a traditional Shinto ceremony, followed by presentations on Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Okinawan festival foods.

The food-service class from Waipahu High School will prepare party pupus, and chef Roberto Los Banos of the Bali by the Sea restaurant will prepare a merienda (afternoon snack). Samplings will follow and free recipe booklets will be available.

Lunchtime entertainment will be by the Katipunan (Tagalog) Club from the University of Hawaii; sack lunches will be sold.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 677-0110.

The Plantation Village will remain open through the event, with the last guided tour at 2 p.m.

Tasty technology

The Pacific Technology Foundation provides educational resources such as computers for schools, technology scholarship funds, technology campus tours and support to the community using technology resources.

The key word here is "technology," which does not lend itself to thoughts of delicious dining, and so when it comes to fund-raising the foundation turns to Flavors of Technology, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii Ballroom.

What is the flavor of technology? The metallic bite of a computer chip? The tangy scent of a hard drive?

Thankfully, that is not the issue. At this event, technology tastes like Pan-Seared Scallops made by 3660 on the Rise, Truffled Misoyaki Salmon Belly by the Poke Stop, Peppered Beef Tenderloin by the Ihilani Resort and Spa, Pan-Seared King Crab Cake by John Dominis and lots more, plus wine and spirits.

Entertainment is by Maila Gibson, Nohelani Cypriano and Da Braddahs.

Tickets are $95. Call 947-3101, e-mail promotions@pacificnews.net or visit www.flavorsoftechnology.com.

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Take the stage

Children can delve into the world of imagination at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's fall drama program, "Imagine," to be held Saturday afternoons at Manoa District Park, Halawa District Park and Kailua District Park, Oct. 1 to Nov. 12.

Applications are being accepted through Monday from students in grades kindergarten to 6.

The program explores themes through story building, creative movement and improvisation. Participants learn to take risks, and develop both personal and inter-personal skills by working together. Tuition is $100, but scholarships are available.

Call 838-9885.

On women's health

Dedicating time to exercising, eating well and managing stress is not always easy. To help mark Women's Health Month, Kapiolani Women's Center and Straub Foundation have organized "Women's Way to Health," a free public meeting on Saturday.

Keyspeaker will be Annette Smick, who will show women how to take an active role in nutrition, weight concerns, anxiety, and overall women's health.

The session runs 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with registration at 8 a.m at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel. Call 543-3579 or 543-3514.

Is your car dirty?

Lutheran High School students, faculty and friends will hold car washes at six sites around the island on Saturday during their sixth "Free Mega Car Wash."

Students have collected pledges for the fund-raiser, which benefits the school's scholarship program, athletic departments and class expenses.

Technically the wash is free, but donations will be accepted. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Places: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 638 N. Kuakini St., Liliha; Messiah Lutheran Church, 91-679 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church; 1404 University Ave., Manoa; Our Savior Lutheran Church, 98-1098 Moanalua Road, Aiea; St. Mark Lutheran Church, 45-725 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe; and Trinity Lutheran Church, 1615 California Ave., Wahiawa.

Museum introduction

A free lecture, "Japan's Miho Museum," will be held twice tomorrow, at 2 and 7 p.m. at Liliha Public Library.

The Kyoto Museum, set in a 247-acre nature preserve, was designed by architect I.M. Pei and is considered one of the 20th century's most innovative structures.

Guest speaker will be Chris Christensen, a producer of "Dancing Phantoms from Japan."

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