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

3rd annual Memo Gidley Karting Clinic, for ages 8 and up; a go-cart clinic by American karting champion Memo Gidley, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Windward Mall, Ha'iku Road parking lot; free. 235-1143 or 228-2848.

Family Sunday, with an appearance by University of Hawai'i Warrior football players, family activities, entertainment, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Bishop Museum; $3 for Hawai'i residents and military personnel with ID, or $10 for a family of four (two adults, two children ages 4-12); $14.95* for nonresidents. 848-4160.

Ancient Hawaiian Ways, for ages 3 and up; discover what the daily lives of early Hawaiian families might have been like, 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $14. Register: 955-0100.

Hawaiian Railway Society Train Rides, along the historic track of the Oahu Railway and Land Co., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Hawaiian Railway Society 'Ewa Station; $8*. 681-5461.

WEEKDAYS

Toddler Storytimes, for ages 1-2 1/2; 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free; to request a sign-language interpreter, call seven days prior to program. 627-7470.

Keiki Tuesday, with games, activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.

Preschool Storytimes, for ages 2 1/2-5; 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free; to request a sign-language interpreter, call seven days prior to program. 627-7470.

Chess Class, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.

Preschool Pirates, for ages 1-5; meet sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $15 for parent and child (includes park admission). Register: 259-2512

Preschool Storytime, for ages 2-5; with crafts, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Public Library; children must be accompanied by an adult; free. 397-5833.

Chess Lessons and Tournaments, for all ages; presented by Hawai'i Chess Federation and America's Promise, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143 or 586-6151.

Books Into Film Discussion Group, for sixth-graders through adults; a discussion on "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Manoa Public Library; free; to request a sign-language interpreter, call five to seven days prior to program. 988-0459.

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

NEXT WEEKEND

Incredible Insects, for ages 3-5; explore the habitats of mosquitoes, beetles and dragonflies, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $12. Register: 955-0100.

Tropical Plant Walks, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; repeats 1 p.m. Sundays; bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free. 233-7323.

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

Weekend Fishing, a catch and release program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring your own pole, barbless hook, nonlive bait, walking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, picnic lunch and water; free. 233-7323.

Junior Animal Trainer, for ages 9-12; go behind the scenes to learn how to be a trainer and work with dolphins and sea lions, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $130; limited to 10 participants. Register: 259-2512.

Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft 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.

"How to Grow a Musical Child," a seminar where parents can learn how to encourage music appreciation and develop musical talent in their children, 3 p.m. Saturday, Keiki Kani Music Studio; free. 487-2275.

Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes and Tournaments, for all ages; 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143 or 247-4769.

COMING UP

Moonlight Tour through Sea Life Park Hawaii, for ages 4 and older; 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 18; bring a flashlight; $10*. Register: 259-2512.