FUND RAISER

Japanese items for sale at fundraiser

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii will be hosting its annual “;Things Japanese Sale”; at its Community Gallery & Gift Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 25.

Shoppers will find a treasure trove of Japanese clothing, dish sets, antique items and collectibles donated by the community at the event.

Whether you want to get a jump on holiday shopping or are a collector, you should find something interesting.

Admission is free, and all sale proceeds go toward the JCCH's educational programs and cultural activities throughout the year.

JCCH members receive 50 percent off select items. The JCCH is at 2454 S. Beretania St. Call 945-7633.

STYLE FILE

Love it or swap it

Fashionista's Market will be hosting its 2nd Closet Swap starting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Luana Hills Country Club, helping participants recycle unwanted clothes while picking up someone else's discarded treasure.

To add to the fashion hunt, FM, The Wedding Cafe, Alliway, Jessica's Traveling Boutique and Split Obsession will also be adding new clothes and accessories into the mix.

A $25 ticket includes champagne brunch, the swap, raffles and prize giveaways. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and proceeds will benefit Sustainable Saunders, a University of Hawaii nonprofit group working to make UH 100 percent sustainable. To help promote green thinking, participants are asked to bring in paper, plastic bottles and cans for a recyclable goods drive, and bring bags to carry their finds. No bags will be provided at the event.

Drop gently used items off at the Ward Wedding Cafe. The staff will mark your ticket with the amount of swappable items you bring in. On Sunday, take the same amount of items you put into the swap. Call 591-1005 or visit FashionistasMarket.com.

Sidewalk deals

Those who shop Ala Moana Center's sidewalk sale tomorrow through Sunday can receive a $5 Makai Market certificate for spending $75 or more in a day.

Present same-day receipts at the Customer Service Center. One voucher is offered per person 13 or older while supplies last. Merchants are offering specials such as:

Anteprima Plastiq: Receive a $20 gift card with purchase, valid for your next purchase.

Sanrio: Get 50 to 75 percent off select items, receive surprise bags while they last.

Valerie Joseph: Buy one dress and get 25 percent off any single item.

Wolford: Store event from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11; receive a free gift all weekend with $250 in purchases.

For more, see www.alamoanacenter.com.