Posted on: Sunday, March 25, 2001

Family Calendar

TODAY

Stingray Encounter, a chance to swim and interact with stingrays; participants must be at least 40 inches tall; various times daily; $49 (includes park admission). Register: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 259-7933.

Behind-the-Scenes at Honolulu Zoo, includes breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m.; $20*. Reservations required: 926-3191 or 971-7195.

"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28, Bishop Museum; $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

Keiki Zookeeper, for ages 6-10; meet the animals and their keepers, and help make treats for and feed the animals, 1-4 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; $35. Register: 971-7195.

WEEKDAYS

Makiki Loop Trail Hike, for ages 8 and up; a 3-hour, 2ý-mile hike, Monday; $14*. Limited to 20 participants. For times or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

Spring Break Performing Arts Camps, to learn the basics of theater, including musical theater dance, acting and singing, and costume and set construction, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, the Movement Center; performance at 5:30 p.m. Friday; $195. Registration required: 735-8641.

Vacation Adventure, a camp with crafts, games and a chance to go behind the scenes, feed the animals and meet zoo keepers, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Honolulu Zoo; half-day rate: $40*, full-day rate: $45*, half-day weekly rate: $160* or full-day weekly rate: $195*. Reservations required: 926-3191 or 971-7195.

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

"No Excuse for Abuse" Domestic Violence Awareness Day Fair, with information booths from the Honolulu Police Department, Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline and more, noon Monday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). 847-8243.

"Splash," swim lessons for second-graders, Tuesday through Friday, call for times; at Mililani YMCA, Wahiawa Recreation Center Pool and Momilani Recreation Center Pool in Pearl City; free. Reservations required: 625-1040.

Mission Houses Museum Tours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, call for times; $8*. 531-0481.

"The Art of Warner Bros. Animation," original drawings, painting and cels, cartoon classics in the Cartoon Theatre and an interactive Animation Station for keiki, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. April 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7*. 532-8700.

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.

Windward Mall Spring Teen Jam 2001, with the latest in prom fashions, makeup and hairstyles, noon Tuesday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Windward Mall Spring Fling, with make-and-take crafts, games, coconut leaf weaving, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Uncle Wayne's Keiki Sing-A-Long and Dizanne's Spectacular Magic Show, with balloons, face painting and more, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Elmo's Birthday Party, in celebration of Sesame Street's little monster's third birthday; although Elmo won't attend, celebrate the occasion with cake, games and more, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders Waikele; free. 676-6699.

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

NEXT WEEKEND

Diamond Head Story Hike, 2.5-mile hike, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays; meet at the Honolulu Zoo entrance; $5*. 948-3299.

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

Easter Celebration, with games, make-and-take crafts, pony rides and petting zoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center; minimal charge ($1 or less) for certain activities. 262-0687.

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.

Windward Regional Yo-Yo Tournament, sponsored by Special Dreams, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Family Sunday Island Style-Back to Our Roots, with children's activities, entertainment, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m April 1, 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.

COMING UP

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a nearshore reef flat, 7:30-10 p.m. April 6; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket, and wear comfortable shoes, 8:15 p.m. April 6; $3*. 638-8511.

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. April 4 through May 2 (five once-a-week sessions); $60* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.