Home and Garden Calendar

Advertiser Staff

HOME EVENTS

Home and Garden Workshops, how-to clinics: You Can Lay Outdoor Pavers, 7 p.m. Friday; You Can Install Easy Flooring Solutions, 10 a.m. Saturday; You Can Install a Center Set Faucet, 2 p.m. Saturday; You Can Have Fun with Color and Faux, 2 p.m. Sunday; You Can Use a Drill Press to Build a Mission Table, 7 p.m. Tuesday; You Can Decorate a Window, 7 p.m. Thursday; all workshops are free at Home Depot stores: Iwilei, Honolulu, 521-7355; Pearl City, 455-1200; Kahului, Maui, (808) 893-7800; and Kona, Big Island, (808) 326-6013; and Lihu'e, Kaua'i (808) 632-2740.

Kids Workshop on how to construct a periscope, for children up to age 13, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Home Depot stores: Honolulu, 521-7355; Pearl City, 455-1200; Kahului, Maui, (808) 893-7800; Kona, Big Island, (808) 326-6013; and Lihu'e, Kaua'i (808) 632-2740. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free; materials provided.

Build Your Dream, seminar on designing and building a new home or renovation project, sponsored by Graham Builders and American Savings Bank, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Country Club; free. Register: 593-2808.

Island Home Improvement Expo, with seminars led by designers Frank Bielec of "Trading Places" and Chayse Dacoda of "While You Were Out," plus informational booths, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 14 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger. 591-2211.

Remodel It Right, expo of contractors and suppliers, with mini-seminars on basic remodeling, sponsored by Building Industry Association of Hawaii, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (Basic Remodeling seminar, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), Kahala Mall; free. 847-4666, ext. 201.

GARDEN EVENTS

Leeward Orchid & Plant Sale, with lectures and demonstrations, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Waipahu High School cafeteria; free admission. 689-7042.

Kaimuki Orchid Society Show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14 and 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Kilauea Recreational Center; free.