Holiday Giving Calendar
Advertiser Staff
• Fifth Annual "Gifts That Give," a fund-raiser for community service projects of the Junior League of Honolulu, Nov. 8-11 at Ward Warehouse, Ward Centre, Ward Village Shops, Ward Entertainment Center and Ward Gateway Center. A $20 donation ($12 of which is tax-deductible) includes a "Shopping Pass" to the event, featuring a no-host cocktail party, silent auction and informal fashion show, next to Compadres Bar & Grill 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. The pass also entitles the bearer to discounts, promotions, gifts and services from more than 70 businesses at the five Victoria Ward locations Nov. 9-11. Ward Centre will feature a protea festival and sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9-11. Free gift wrapping and a continental breakfast will be available for pass holders Nov. 9 at the Ward Centre and Ward Warehouse information booths. Breakfast is 9:30 a.m.-noon. Pass holders also get a 20-percent discount on Junior League cookbooks "A Taste of Aloha" and "Another Taste of Aloha" at Executive Chef on Nov. 9. Passes are available at Compadres Bar & Grill, Noa Noa, Junior League of Honolulu's office at 946-6466, and the Victoria Ward Centers management office, 591-8411.
• "MistleToe Magic," a designer boutique shopping experience by Ballet Hawaii, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1 in Nu'uanu. Three homes on Dowsett Avenue will feature boutiques selling ornaments, poinsettias, wreaths and handcrafted and imported items. Ballet Hawaii will sell dance-themed items and offer gift-wrapping in its "Nutcracker Suite." Tickets are $20 in advance by calling 395-7216, or $25 at the event. Fee covers holiday sweets by Godiva Chocolates and Bubbies Ice Cream, as well as shuttle service from 42 Puiwa Road to the event.
Throughout the holiday season, The Advertiser will list events with a holiday theme that benefit the community. Send to: Holiday Giving Calendar, Island Life, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96813.
