Posted on: Saturday, August 31, 2002

Community Calendar

TOMORROW

• SIERRA CLUB FAMILY HIKE at Hawai'i Loa (3 miles, moderate), 9 a.m., meet at Kawaikui Beach Park, Kalaniana'ole Highway; $3 donations by nonmembers. 732-4489.

VOLUNTEERS

• ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED to care for ages infant to 12 years or for long-term foster care for adolescents; comprehensive services provided; call Casey Family Programs. 521-9531.

• SEA LIFE PARK docents needed one morning a week to interact with school children and park animals, 9 a.m. to noon Friday; call the Education Center for further information. 259-2513.

• OCEAN MENTORS needed by the Waikiki Aquarium; training program begins Oct. 1, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. 440-9020

• HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM volunteers needed as docents, education assistants, gallery attendants, information kiosk attendants and special event coordinators; individuals, groups of friends, service organizations and clubs welcome. 586-0304.

• Senior volunteers, for FELLOWS SENIOR MENTORING IN O' AHU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (226-6992); also, for new programs in preschools in Honolulu, Waikiki, Kailua and Wai'alae-Kahala, part of the Senior Kupuna in the Preschool Program (247-7962).

• HAWAI'I NATURE CENTER volunteer docents needed for fall through December, one week daily, four morning hours; work outdoors and teach environmental education to visiting elementary school groups; Makiki, 'Ewa and Tantalus sites. 955-0100 ext. 18.

• NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION needs volunteers to perform clerical tasks; call Sharon. 589-5922.

ONGOING

• EXERCISE CLASSES: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, Fort DeRussy lawn, next to Army Museum; free; also cross training, low impact aerobics, Latin aerobics and Tae-Bo, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Kuhio School cafeteria, 2759 S. King St.; $1 per class; coed; sports shoes and towel or mat recommended. 735-5755.

• BOX CAR OPEN RACING sponsored by American Box Car Racing International at its Pearl City track, summer hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; tennis shoes required; children under 18 must wear long pants and be accompanied by an adult; $6 per person, $4 with track pass, group rates and student sessions available. 947-3393.

• HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENTS: Tropical plant walks 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays; Catch and Release Fishing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, bring hand-held poles, small barbless hooks, non-live bait, picnic lunch, water; required for both events are walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free; garden open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, at the end of Luluku Road in Kane'ohe?. 233-7323.