Culinary Calendar

SATURDAY

FOURTH ANNUAL APPLAUSE! ENCORE! GALA, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Wai'alae Country Club; dinner, silent auction and fashion show; presented by Mo'ili'ili Community Center in honor of Alan Wong and his mother, Terry Yamamoto, for featuring monthly Sunday lunches at the center for a group of senior citizens for more than two years; $65. 955-1555.

COMING UP

TASTE OF HONOLULU, a fund-raiser for Easter Seals Hawai'i; 5-10 p.m. June 22, noon-10 p.m. June 23, and noon-7 p.m. June 24, Honolulu Civic Center grounds; with tasting booths and entertainment; $3, free for ages 12 and under and senior citizens. 536-1015.

The Taste at Kapolei, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20, Ko Olina Resort; guest chefs, tastings, children's events; organized by the Rotary Club of Kapolei to benefit the children of Kapolei. Tickets $50 in advance. Visit www.thetasteatkapolei.com for information.

Send items for the Culinary Calendar to Taste, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; phone 525-8069; e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com; fax 525-8055.