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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 20, 2002

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

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

Something Fishy, for ages 3-5; discover creatures that call Makiki Stream home, 9:30-11 a.m. Monday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $12. Register: 955-0100.

Keiki Monday, with a clown show, face-painting and storytelling, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

Arboretum Tours, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lyon Arboretum; repeats 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; children must be accompanied by an adult; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.

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

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

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

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; to request a sign-language interpreter, call seven days before program; 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.

Yo-yo class, for all ages, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

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

NEXT WEEKEND

Keiki Aquarist, for ages 6-12; go behind the scenes to meet rays, lobsters, sharks and more, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $45; limited to 6 participants. Register: 259-2512.

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.

Parent-Keiki Fun Fair, with carnival booths, clowns, face-painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and a monster truck car-crushing exhibition, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Melemanu Park, on the corner of Waikalani Drive and Kamehameha Highway; free. 625-7422.

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.

Children's Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July 27, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.

Keiki Activities, make a Valentine's Day box, trade Pokemon cards or create chalk art, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

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.

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a near-shore reef flat, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

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

Art in Nature/Nature in Art, for ages 4 and up; explore a meadow and stream in search of artistic inspiration, then write poetry, do tree-rubbings and make scrapbooks, 9:30-11:30 a.m. next Sunday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $14. Register: 955-0100.

COMING UP

Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through tours, crafts and songs, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 30 through Feb. 27 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

S.A.T. Prep Classes, offered by College Connections Hawai'i, February through May; classes taught at Campbell, Kaiser, Moanalua, Waialua and Waipahu high schools and Sacred Hearts Academy; reduced tuition for low-income students and foster youth who qualify; register by Jan. 30. 265-5343.