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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 6, 2001

Family Calendar

The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Only O'ahu events are listed. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounted (or free) admission for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

TODAY

Taro Patch Party, for ages 5 and up; discover kalo and its importance in Hawaiian culture; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

** Boys' Day Event, with sword displays, yo-yo demonstrations, taiko drum performances and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center; free. 945-7633.

** 6th Annual Family Fair, with Hawaiian arts and crafts, games, keiki activities, food and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Disabled Veterans American Hall and Ke'ehi Lagoon Park; proceeds will benefit Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu; $5*. 848-7780.

** Keiki art festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ala Moana Center; in celebration of Children's Day; free. 735-1860.

Art in the Zoo, for ages 6-10; learn to draw, sculpt or paint the critters that call the zoo home, 1-4 p.m. today and every Sunday in May, Honolulu Zoo; $35* per class or $120* for all four sessions. Register: 926-3191.

Momotaro and the Peach Girl, an original dance concert by Punahou Dance School, with 280 students performing ballet, tap, jazz and more, 2:30 p.m., Dillingham Hall on the school campus; $8. 944-5829.

WEEKDAYS

** Foster and Adoptive Parents' Orientation, presented by Child and Family Service, Monday; free. Call for time and location: 543-8402.

** 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 Downtown; free. 488-0981.

** Kids Story Korner, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Sesame Street live's "let's be friends," featuring Elmo, Zoe and more, various times Thursday through May 20; opening night $10 (including premium seats), all other shows $12*, $14* or $17 for limited premium seats. For ticket information: 591-2211; to charge tickets by phone: 526-4400.

NEXT WEEKEND

Toy Boats Afloat, for ages 6 and up; learn about buoyancy and hydrodynamics by building and testing a variety of boats; 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.

** Child Safety Day, a safety seat checkup presented by State Farm Insurance Companies, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kmart in Kapolei; free. 523-1178.

** Bike Fun Fest, for ages 4-14; learn about bike safety and receive a free helmet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, North Shore Community Health Clinic; free. 948-6845.

Hawai'i Secondary Schools Hula Kahiko Competition, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Middle School; no coolers, beach chairs or large umbrellas allowed; $6*. 521-6905.

** Hawaii Pet Expo 2001, with educational displays, the latest in products, "pet cuisine" cooking demonstrations, cat breed show, parade of dogs and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and May 13, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; pets are welcome, dogs must be leashed; free; attendees encouraged to donate non-perishable food for Hawai'i Foodbank. 845-1762.

** Baby Storytime, for ages 4-18 months; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Waipahu Public Library; free. Register: 675-0358.

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

** Keiki Storytime & Kids Craft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

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

COMING UP

Acting for Children, summer classes presented by Diamond Head Theatre, on Saturdays May 12-July 14, Diamond Head Theatre stage; classes for ages 6-9, 9-9:45 a.m., $75; classes for ages 10-13, 9:45-10:45 a.m., $100; taught by Ann Hamilton Ogilvie. Registration and payment required by tomorrow: 734-8763.

Secret of Flowers, for ages 3 and up; be a botanist for a day and discover the secret of flowers and bees; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 20; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.