Posted on: Saturday, February 3, 2007
Party on, Punahou
Advertiser Staff
All you need to know about the Punahou Carnival is (drum roll, please!) the malasadas cost two scrip each — that translates into 50 cents — and there are two booths, so the lines won't be killer, we think.
OK, so maybe there are other things carnival-goers want to know:
The theme: "Toga Times: Our Big Fat Greek Carnival." The two-day event that began Friday is presented by the junior class and raises funds for the school's financial-aid program and student activities.
Stuff and more stuff: The silent auction begins at 3 p.m. and bidding closes at 6:30 p.m. at the Cornuelle Lecture Hall. Electronics, gift baskets, restaurant and hotel certificates and other goodies will go to the highest bidder.
Admission is free, but: You need cash for most transactions. That is, you buy scrip, which you use at the E.K. Fernandez midway of rides and at food booths (the Hawaiian Plate booth takes cash, too). ATMs are at the Administration Building lanai and the Mamiya Science Center.
The cost of fun: Here are samples of what scrip will buy: Bottled water, four scrip; corn on the cob, four; gyros, 13; vegetarian gyros, 10; Hawaiian plate, 26; barbecue chicken plate, 22; Portuguese bean soup, six for 8 ounces, 12 for 16 ounces, 22 for 32 ounces; musubi, three; taco salad, 12. Four scrip equal one ride coupon. Rides include the Cliff Hanger (three coupons); the Inverter (five); the Zipper (five) and others.
How do you spell relief? There are portable restrooms next to Old School Hall and at the diamondhead and 'ewa ends of the carnival grounds. The Science Center and Dole Hall facilities also are open.
That's show biz: The entertainment lineup includes the Punahou jazz band at noon; Princeton Glee Club, 1 p.m.; Michael McCrary & Friends, 2 p.m.; Hapa Folk, 3 p.m.; The Keawe Ohana, 4 p.m.; Barry Kimokeo & Friends, 5 p.m.; Hoku Zuttermeister and Friends, 6 p.m.; Na Kama, 7 p.m.; Opihi Pickers, 8:30 p.m.; Kaipo, 10 p.m.
Parking? For a fee, you can park at the nearby Lutheran, Central Union and St. Clement's churches and Maryknoll School.
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