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1997

6TH ANNUAL HARD ROCK CAFE ROCK `N ROLL 10 K RUN FOR THE HOMELESS (TBA). A fund-raiser for the poor sponsored by the Lahaina Hard Rock Cafe in Maui. Registration is the prior Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call: 808-667-7400.

CLEMENT D. PAIAINA REGATTA (TBA). Keehi Lagoon on Lagoon Drive next to Honolulu Airport. Sponsored by Healani Canoe Club, this outrigger canoe race starts at 8:30 am.

MONEY 101: THE BASICS OF BALANCING YOUR BUDGET (TBA). The Hawai`i Credit Counseling Service has teamed with nationally syndicated columnist and financial expert Terry Savage to offer consumers a free seminar on the basics of balancing your budget. 7:00 p.m. at the Hawaiian Regent, Kona Room, Honolulu. Admission is free.

PUNCHBOWL CIRCLE TOUR (TBA). Art exhibit at Ramsay Galleries in historic Chinatown in Honolulu. The artist is Roger Whitlock, watercolorist. Call: 537-ARTS.

FOLK MUSIC CONCERT OF SOUTH AMERICA (TBA). Greg MacDonald, steel drum perfomance at 10:00 a.m.-12 noon and Duchicels, musical group performing traditional and contemporary folk music of the Andes and South America. Both at Atrium Center Court. Call: 528-5700.

THE FESTIVAL OF HAWAIIAN QUILTS (TBA). Historic quilts will be on display at the Mission Houses Museum. Tuesdays through Saturday, 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. 553 S. King St., Honolulu. Call: 531-0481.

COMPUTERS & WRITING IN HAWAII (TBA). The 13th Computers and Writing Conference will be held at Kapiolani Community College on O`ahu with hundreds of scholars from around the world. Contact: cw97@leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu

DIRECT IMAGE ART, FORM & FUNCTION (TBA). Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wailoa Center in Hilo. A retrospective exhibition of 40 pieces by the late H. Jerome von Schmick. It will include three dimensional works of The Sounding Drum Woodworker Guild. Utilizing wood and other natural elements, they follow the tradition of Polynesian design applied in and to the contemporary evolution of form and function. Call:959-2429.

KING KAMEHAMEHA STATUE DECORATION CEREMONIES (TBA). The statue of King Kamehameha, across the street from Iolani Palace in Honolulu, is draped in fresh flower leis measuring 13 feet in length. Music and hula performances create an excellent photo opportunity. Call: 586-0333.

RAROTONGA & AITUTAKI: FISHING TRADITIONS (TBA). Explore fishing traditions, tales and anecdotes with Dr. Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen at the Bishop Museum. Discover how rech ocean life has fed Rarotongans for centuries. Call:847-3511.

PERCEPTIONS OF PARADISE (TBA). An array of sculptures, photographs, and digital art by artists from around the world at the Eurasia nightclub. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. live music with serveral bands.

5TH ANNUAL JR./SR./VET TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, FATHER'S DAY CHALLENGE (TBA). The Orchid at Mauna Lani will host this USTA sanctioned event which includes men's and women's singles and doubles, and a special Father-Son/Daughter event. Entry fee is $45 for one or two events. Deadline is June 10. Call: 885-2000.

KAUA`I KING KAMEHAMEHA HO`OLAULEA (TBA). Hawaiian dance and song, food booths and Hawaiian crafts at H.P. Faye Park in Kekaha town. Call: 586-0333.

SILVER CLAY AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL WORKSHOP (TBA). The Academy Art Center at the Honolulu Academy of Art will present a four-day workshop featuring demonstrations in the use of the newly-developed Japanese material silver clay. Call: 532-8700.

KING KAMEHAMEHA KUKINA (TBA). Four mile run around Kapi'olani Park and through Waikiki. Runners, in-line skaters, wheelchair athletes welcome. Call: 586-0333.

KEIKI-PARENT ACTIVITY TOUR (TBA). The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents enrichment programs for children ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult. Learn the stories behind Pacific Island art, admire the delightful story boards,a traditional art from Belau and make and take home a story board of your own. Free admission. Meet at the Beretania Street entrance at10 a.m. No prior reservations required.

81ST ANNUAL HONOLULU KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE (TBA). A four mile route from downtown Honolulu to Queen Kapi'olani Park via King St., Punchbowl St., Ala Moana Blvd., and Kalakaua Ave. Floral floats, marching bands, colorful mounted units, King's court. Call: 586-0333.

KAUA`I KING KAMEHAMEHA FLORAL PARADE (TBA). Horses wear giant flower leis and ladies ride in gowns, with their escorts in monarchy attire through Kekaha town. Call: 586-0333.

ANNUAL O`AHU HO`OLAULEA (TBA). Day long festival of Hawaiian entertainment, with hula and song, crafts and foods at Queen Kapiolani Park in Honolulu. Call: 586-0333.

ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE (TBA). Floats, pa'u units, marching units, mounted units, through Lahaina town.

KAMEHAMEHA REGATTA June 8. Sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club, this outrigger canoe race will be held at Kailua Beach Park, 8:30 a.m.

HAWAII CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AUCTION AND DANCE CONCERT (TBA). Kim Wilson's Blues Revue headlines the HCA's Third Annual Benefit auction and Dance Concert at the Kona Surf Convention Center. This smooth group of masters will be reaching back with some belly-rubbing classics and swinging forward with some contemporary dance pieces. The HCA is involved in community group organization to further public awareness of ocean resources. Call: 322-3621

KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY PARADE June 13. Colorful parade and moving ceremonies at Ahuena Heiau cap off this annual celebration. Call: 329-1603.

ALOHA STATE GAMES (TBA). The 40 Olympic sports, plus many other athletic competitions will involve Hawaii residents and the military competing at 50 venues on Oahu. Judo, karate, and wrestling, mountain biking, swimming, yachting, skeet shooting, body surfing and beach volleyball are among the sports, providing a lot of entertainment for visitors who watch the events. Call: 947-4141.

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE ARTS & CRAFTS (TBA). Enjoy the wide variety of displays of handicrafts and folk arts at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom. Call: 923-2951.

18TH ANNUAL MATSURI IN HAWAI`I CELEBRATION (TBA). Japanese Outdoor Performances at Ala Moana Center and at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Call: 923-2951.

THE PAN-PACIFIC HO'OLAULEA "BLOCK PARTY" (TBA). A block party on Kalakaua Avenue. The festivities will begin with a mini-parade that includes a mikoshi, a special ceremonial shrine brought from Japan just for this event. The evening will include entertainment stages with entertainers from Hawaii and Japan, food booths for guests to enjoy, and more. Call: 923-2951.

MAUI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (TBA). Master musicians from around the world gather to perform a series of chamber music and crossover concerts in paradise. Concerts will be held at Sacred Heart Church and Seabury Hall. Call: 800-KAPALUA or 669-0244.

HAWAII GOLF EXPO (TBA). New lines of golf merchandise, putting courses, driving cages and expert instruction by PGA pros will be showcased at Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu. Call: 553-4165.

OCEANS DAY (TBA). Oceans Day was established by the United Nations and Save Our Seas sponsors an international Clean Oceans Conference at Princeville Hotel on Kauai. It features Oceans in Peril, Oceans Solutions and Ocean Fun. The three days of ocean films, workshops and field trips are dedicated to Capt. Percy Kinimaka. This year is the International Year of the Reef and the keynote speaker is Bobby Kennedy Jr. Call: 828-1400.

TRADITIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL (TBA). This mini-festival at the Waikiki Shell showcases a variety of well-known professional Japanese performing artists, from modern celebrities to traditional entertainers to street performers. You are likely to see everything from a snake dance to drum performance. Call: 923-2951.

MAUI KING KAMEHAMEHA PARADE Horses draped in giant flower leis from every island, with riders in formal gowns that reach to the ground, are only a small part of this parade through Lahaina. It is followed by a Hawaiian festival of arts , crafts and traditional song and dance. Call: 667-9175.

MOLOKA`I KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION (TBA). A Royal Court Investiture of the king and queen of Moloka`i at Mitchell Pauole Center on Moloka`i. Call: 553-3876.

MOLOKA`I KING KAMEHAMEHA HO`OLAULEA (TBA). Displays in activities in government buildings in Kaunakakai. Entertainment, food booths, street dancing. Street in main town of Kaunakakai closes down for the party at 6 p.m. Call: 586-0333.

WINDSURFING SLALOM CHAMPS (TBA). Neil Pryde Slalom Championships bring together top windsurfers at Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului. June 28. Hoyle Schweitzer Course Slalom. Call: 877-2111.

PUNANA LEO O KAUA`I ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CONCERT (TBA). This well-known event will be held at the Kaua`i Marriott Resort, Kaua`i Ballroom, featuring Isreael Kamakawiwo`ole and Palolo. Master of Ceremonies will be Brickwood Galuteria. Tickets are $15 general seating. Call: 245-1755.

WAI`ANAE CULTURAL FESTIVAL (TBA). Week-long eco-cultural tourism festival features folklore and legends, arts and crafts, the `aina (land), wai (water) and po`e (people) with activities to educate visitors and residents. Call: 696-6321.

THE PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL PARADE (TBA). Featuring costumed performers, marching bands, floats, and more. The parade route goes from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. Call: 923-2951.

FISHERMEN'S FESTIVAL (TBA). Festival brings together fishermen, resource managers, researchers and the public to share knowledge and find common ground in planning a sustainable future for Hawai`i's fisheries. Call: 254-FISH.

THE RICHNESS OF HAWAII'S PLANT LIFE (TBA). Explore the the role of plant life in Island culture. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Honolulu's Foster Botanical Garden. Call: 533-4165.

SYMPHONIC PROGRAM (TBA). The program will be held at the NBC Concert Hall having the theme, "Around the World." Returning for the show is Mr. Katsuhisa Hattori . Also performing will be the Japanese pop group, Circus. Call: 923-2951.

BANKOH KI-HO' ALU (MAUI) (TBA). This festival is a celebration of Hawaiian slack key in all its diversity. Currently in its fourth year on Maui at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, this festival in enjoyed on the Valley Isle by local and visitors alike. Call 239-4336.

6TH ANNUAL HONOLULU HARD ROCK 'N' ROLL 10TH RUN FOR THE HOMELESS & HAWAII STATE 10TH CHAMPIONSHIP (TBA). This is the largest 10K run in Hawaii and in 1996 was named the State 10K Championships. It draws approximately 2,500 runners. The race starts on Kapiolani Blvd. next to the Hard Rock Cafe and finishes at Ala Moana Park. Open to all runners, walkers, race walkers, wheelchair athletes, and baby stroller division. Start 6 a.m. Call 995-7383.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEEP SEA EXPLORER (TBA). The Bishop Museum presents Dr. Kevin Johnson telling what life aboard a research vessel is like. Learn about mapping undersea volcanoes and collecting volcanic rocks. Call: 847-3511.

LEEWARD KAI REGATTA (TBA). Sponsored by Leeward Kai Canoe Club. This canoe race on a weekend begins at 8:30 a.m. at Nanakuli Beach Park on the island of O`ahu, 8:30 a.m.

BETTER HOME SHOW (TBA). This year, American Savings Bank will be sponsoring the Better Home Show at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall and Arena. Exhibits will feature the newest products and services in the market. There will be seminars and demonstrations such as the coffee seminar, wine tasting, and cooking demonstrations. The event will feature the best in kitchen and bath designs and helpful tips on remodeling.

KALIMA O MAUI 100 HOLES OF GOLF (TBA). Golfers attempt to raise $50,000+ for non-profit Kalima O Maui by trying to play 100 holes of golf from sunrise to sunset. Raises $50,000+. At Wailea Golf Club, Wailea Emerald Course. Call: 875-5111.

MCAF & ASE SPRINT TRIATHLON (TBA). Splash, dash and bike at this fourth annual event at the Marine Corp Base, Kaneohe Bay. This challenging course begins with a 1,000 meter swim, followed by a 10K run and concludes with a 20K bike race. Call: 254-7679.

WAIMANALO REGATTA (TBA). This outrigger canoe race is sponsored by Waimanalo Canoe Club at Waimanalo Beach Park, O`ahu. 8:30 a.m.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER (TBA). Vegas comes to Kauai for this fundraiser for American Cancer Society, 4:00 to 8 PM at Kauai Lagoons. Play money lets you in on blackjack and craps with tables and professional "dealers" from O`ahu. Silent auction and no host bar. Includes contests and a drawing for a trip to Vegas. Proceeds benefit the Kauai Branch of ACS. Contact Renda Bailey, Executive Director for more info at 808-245-2942 or call Claire Morris, event coordinator at 332-0065.

OCEAN STORYTELLING (TBA). The Bishop Museum presents Tom Cunnings, storyteller, as he tells Tahitian stories. Call: 847-3511.

KAPALUA WINE & FOOD SYMPOSIUM (TBA). Gathering of wine experts for formal tastings, discussions and the Chef's 16th Kapalua Seafood Festival at Kapalua Resort on Maui. Call: 669- 0244.

HAWAI`I AND ITS PEOPLE (TBA). The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents highlights from its collection of paintings, watercolors and drawings that document Hawai`i's heritage. Call: 532-8700

7th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING (TBA). Savor over 100 different beers at a benefit for Hawai`i Public Radio at the parking lot across from Ward Centre, Waikiki side of FOX-TV2, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 955-8821.

KAPALUA WINE & FOOD SYMPOSIUM (TBA). World famous winemakers, chefs, and connoisseurs assemble for a weekend of formal tastings, panel discussions and gourmet meals. Call: 669-0244.

KAPALUA CLAMBAKE (TBA). Three-day golf event on all 3 courses teams amateurs with the pros of the Aloha Section Golf Professionals and finishes with a clambake on the beach. Call: 669-8870.

24TH ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION (TBA). Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena. More than 20 halau competing in both traditional and contemporary hula styles. Individual chant competitors and Kupuna Wahine 'Auana divisions. Fees charged.

TASTE OF HONOLULU (TBA). A Golden Gala raises money for Easter Seals with a gourmet dinner at Tamarind Park at Bishop Square. Ten of the outstanding chefs of Hawaii will participate. Call: 536-1015.

KAPALUA CLAMBAKE PRO-AM (TBA). Plantation, Village and Bay Courses are the site for 32 pro-am golf teams to compete, followed by a Blambake Feast beach side at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. Call: 669-8812.

PACIFIC ISLAND TARO FESTIVAL (TBA). Windward Community College hosts this celebration of Pacific Island traditions with music, storytelling and dancing, arts and crafts, a farmers market and cultural presentations. Call: 235-7433.

39TH BIENNIAL TRANSPACIFIC YACHT RACE (TBA). Transpac is the oldest long-distance sailboat race in the world. The distance is 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to a finish at Diamond Head Buoy in Honolulu. The estimated time of arrival for the first boat in Hawaii is the weekend of July 12. Call 236-0940. e-mail: schooner@lava.net

JAPANESE LAQUER ART (TBA), Honolulu Academy of Arts debuts this private collection, dating from the 16th through 20th centuries. Call: 532-8712.

MOONLIGHT MADNESS/RUN FOR LIFE (TBA). Camp, run, enjoy food, fellowship and entertainment at Old Kona Airport soccer field to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Call: 334- 0442.

50th STATE FAIR Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays at Aloha Stadium on O`ahu. Entertainment, rides, booths with commercial exhibits, 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and noon to midnight. Saturday, Sunday. Call: 808-595-4606.

HANA'S MAKEKE FAIR (TBA) The remote, lush community of Hana puts on this Hawaiian music, crafts and cultural fair at the Hana Ballpark. Call: 248-8049.

MAUI KING KAMEHAMEHA HO`OLAULEA (TBA). All afternoon. Hawaiian dance, song, crafts, food in Lahaina town. Call: Call: 667- 9175.

FESTIVAL OF FIBER ARTS: "A COMMON THREAD" Mission Houses Museum. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday. 553 S. King St., Honolulu. Call: 531-0481.

CONFERENCE ON LITERATURE & HAWAI`I'S CHILDREN Children's books come to life through theater, art, puppetry, music and dance. Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Call: 242-7469.

AQUACULTURE IN THE 21st CENTURY (TBA). Discover the role aquaculture will play in the 21st century as Dr. John Bardach talks about growing plants and fish. Call: 847-3511

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT (TBA). This 54-hole event with 30 teams comprised of a golf pro playing with three amateurs. Call: 882- 7222.