Home and Garden Calendar
HOME EVENTS
Termite Information Seminar on how to eradicate termites in your home, sponsored by the University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' "Educate to Eradicate" project, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Moanalua High School; free. Reservations required by today: 837-8466.
"Homes & Land," TV show displays homes and land for sale in the Islands, noon weekdays on Fox Channel 2 (broadcast) and Channel 3 (Oceanic Cable). 591-2222.
Furniture Workshop Tours, learn about the history and craft of Hawaiian furniture, tours between 9 a.m. and noon Wednesdays, Martin & MacArthur Workshop and Showroom, 1815 Kahai St.; free. 845-6688.
"Get House Smart," BIA-Hawaii's Parade of Homes, scheduled for Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 10, is accepting entries from developers and contractors in various categories. Details and entry forms available at www.bia-hawaii.com or by calling 847-4666, ext. 206. Deadline: June 30.
GARDEN EVENTS
23rd annual 'Aiea Orchid Club Show, with lectures and demonstrations on orchid culture and controlling pests and diseases, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 'Aiea Elementary School cafetorium, 99-370 Moanalua Rd.; $2 donation requested at the door.
"Down & Dirty," family program teaches how bugs, moss and fungus make soil; and make a terrarium to take home, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Waimea Valley Audubon Center; adults $5, children 4-12 $3, children younger than 4 free. Reservations: 638-9199.
Guided Garden Tour, tour of the gardens includes the koali'ai, a type of morning glory, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Mamalahoa Highway, Kona, Big Island; free. (808) 323-3318.
"An Evening with Orchids," third annual preview party for the Hilo Orchid Show, with dinner, wine and orchids, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium; $35 by tomorrow, $40 at the door. Information and reservations: (808) 982-7753, (808) 966-6842.
"The Magic of Orchids," 52nd annual show presented by the Hilo Orchid Society, with judged displays, demonstrations, informational booths and classes, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo, Big Island; $2. (808) 982-7753, (808) 933-9212.
Arboretum History, Ray Baker gives a talk on Lyon Arboretum's early years and the changes that have occurred, 2:30-4 p.m. June 19, Lyon Arboretum; $10 arboretum members, $12 nonmembers. Registration required: 988-0456.
Garden Tours, narrated tram tours of the garden's heliconia, gingers and fruit trees including many varieties of lychee currently in bloom, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily, Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, Kane'ohe; $10. 239-6775.
Self-Guided Garden Walking Tour, view more than 50 native Hawaiian and tropical plants and flowers surrounding The Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki. Tour pamphlet available at the hotel's concierge desk. 923-7311.
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