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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, April 01, 2001



Family Calendar

TODAY

** Family Sunday Island Style-Back to Our Roots, with children's activities, entertainment, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Bishop Museum; free admission for children with a color drawing of a favorite plant root, $3 for Hawai'i residents and military personnel with valid ID, or $10 for a family of four (two adults and two children ages 4-12); $14.95* for non-residents. 848-4160.

** Rags the Clown, 1:30-3 p.m. Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

WEEKDAYS

** Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30, Children's Room, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

** Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Borders-Waikele; repeats 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.

** Keiki Tuesday, with entertainment and activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through crafts, songs and more, 9-10:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday through May 2 (five once-a-week sessions); $60* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

** "Asman the Astounding" Magic Show, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a nearshore reef flat, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

Moonlight Tour through the Honolulu Zoo, 6 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. Register: 971-7195.

** Class Act, showcase of students in the performing arts, 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

** Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket, and wear comfortable shoes, 8:15 p.m. Friday; $3*. 638-8511.

NEXT WEEKEND

Hawai'i's Walk for Diabetes and Family Fun Day; a fund-raiser to support local diabetes programs and services, with food and entertainment; 6:30 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. walk begins, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Family Fun Day, Saturday Kapi'olani Park; a minimum donation of $25 is requested; Family Fun Day is free. 947-5979.

Sea Urchins, for ages 3-5; learn about marine life through tours, crafts and more, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon. Saturday through May 5 (five once-a-week sessions); $60* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

** 'Ewa Beach Easter Egg Hunt and Costume Contest, for all ages; 9 a.m. Saturday, 'Ewa Beach Community Park; free. 586-6830.

Incredible Insects, for ages 6-9; explore a meadow, stream and forest for bugs; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

** Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.

** Easter Holiday Fun Fair, with a coloring contest, balloon sculptures and more, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday; Market City Shopping Center; free. 734-0282.

** Parent/Child Fair, for parents and children ages 7 and under; with educational activities, storytelling and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; free. 233-5718, ext. 251.

** Teddy Bear Roundup, an event to collect donated teddy bears to be distributed to family shelters, children's hospitals and other organizations that help families and children in crises, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Center, Center Stage; sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii and Partners for Prevention in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. 951-0200.

** Hanahau'oli Children's Fair, with games, pony rides and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hanahau'oli School; free. 949-6461.

** Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through July 28, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.

** Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.

** Keiki Arts and Crafts, for the first 200 keiki 12 and under, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Kahala Mall; free. While supplies last. 732-7736.

** Yo-yo class, with Yo-Cool Club, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

COMING UP

On the Go with H20, for ages 6-8; explore a stream and its inhabitants; 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 15; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and up; explore shallow reef and tidepool areas, 8-10:30 a.m. April 22; $8*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.