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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 2, 2004

Neighbor Islands

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

"Good Bye, Lenin!," film in German with English subtitles tells the story of a son who tries to hide the Berlin Wall's fall from his mother, 6:30 p.m. today through Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Mo'okini Luakini Heiau Celebration, cultural stewardship program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at the heiau in Kokoiki, North Kohala; free, bring water, sun protection and a closed lei to leave as a gift. (808) 937-2833.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Puna; free. (808) 966-9981.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Fukyojo, Ke'ei; free. (808) 323-2993.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kohala Hongwanji Mission, Hala'ula; free. (808) 775-7232.

Turtle Independence Day, annual release of turtles which have been raised until they reach adult weight and size, plus keiki games, canoe rides, food and shave-ice booths, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala Coast; free admission. (808) 885-1473.

Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and 4th of July Extravaganza, 13th annual event with duck calling and waddling contest, music and hula, keiki face-painting and balloon sculpting, 10 a.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops, Waikoloa; event continues throughout the day until the evening's fireworks display at sunset. Prizes awarded in race ($5 per rubber duck entry to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Association), free for spectators. (808) 886-8811.

Parker Ranch July Rodeo and Horse Races, 42nd annual event begins with a grand entry parade and flag raising at 9 a.m. Monday, and continues until noon with traditional rodeo sports and horse racing, keiki activities, and sale of food and logo items, Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, Waimea; $5 advance, $6 at the gate, free for children under 10. (808) 886-7655.

Independence Day Celebration, with a pie-eating contest; entertainment by Ekolu Mea Nui, Russell Mauga and Friends; line-dance performances, keiki activities and food booths, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Parker Ranch Center, Waimea; free admission. (808) 885-7178, www.parkerranch.com.

"Blue Horizon," screening of the surf film and appearances by Andy Irons and David Rastovich, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahilu Theater, Waimea, (808) 885-6868; also, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Palace Theater, Hilo, (808) 934-7010; 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, (808) 322-2122; $10 per screening, $8* in advance.

"The Same River Twice," documentary by Robb Moss about a group of friends in the 1970s and how their lives have changed in the 2000s, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Jodo Mission; free. (808) 661-4304.

4th of July Family Fun Fest, with keiki games, yo-yo demonstration, magic show, classics car show, classical music, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free admission. (808) 661-3271.

Lahaina Town Fireworks Display over the Lahaina Roadstead, 8 p.m. Sunday, viewed best from Front Street and Lahainaluna; free. (808) 667-9175, www.visitlahaina.com.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Night Club, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001. Also, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Blue Lagoon, Lahaina, $5 cover charge. (808) 661-8141.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Martin Pahinui, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; repeats Tuesdays with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

MOLOKA'I

Bon Dance, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Guzeiji Soto Mission, Kaunakakai; free. (808) 553-5197.

KAUA'I

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, West Kauai Hongwanji, Koloa; free. (808) 338-1847.