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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 27, 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

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color," exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Feb. 3, Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 848-4160.

Art in Nature/Nature in Art, for ages 4 and up; explore a meadow and stream, then write poetry, do tree-rubbings and make scrapbooks, 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

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

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up; 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15, plus $14.95* general museum admission. 847-8243.

2002 Rock N Jock Magic Festival, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and Hawai'i Pacific University; with a basketball game between HPU and University of Hawai'i-Hilo, appearance by Benny Agbayani, celebrity basketball tournament, free-throw shooting contest, dance performances and basketball giveaways, 7 p.m. Monday, Blaisdell Arena; $5*. 521-3811, ext. 232.

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.

Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.

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; 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.

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 Wednesday through Feb. 27 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

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.

NEXT WEEKEND

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.

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

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.

Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.

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

SAT 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 Wednesday. 265-5343.