WINDWARD CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saturday Aug 2 – call for times
Sponsored by the Young Okinawans of Hawaii, the Windward Cultural Festival reflects the multi-cultural community in Hawaii. See a Chinese Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, Okinawan dances, artisans and much more at the Windward Mall in Kaneohe. For more information call 235-1143.

KOLEKOLE PASS 1/2 MARATHON OR 6-MILE RUN/WALK
Saturday Aug 2 – 6am
The American Cancer Society will sponsor the 21st Annual run, walk or race/walk through the beautiful Waianae Mountains on a scenic, winding, country military road usually closed to the public. The route follows trails forged by ancient Hawaiian warriors. For more information call 486-8420.

MALIA CONCEPCION FUNDRAISER
Saturday Aug 2 – 7pm to 1:45am
Malia Concepcion was born with a blood disorder called Sever Chronic Autoimmune Neutropenia. A fundraiser for Malia will be held at Kapono’s (Aloha Tower Market Place) and will feature performances by local artists Solanna, O-shen, Hot Rain, Cross Point, Ghost Band, Night Life, and others. For ticket and more information call Max 387-5961.

WAHINE POLO TOURNAMENT
Sunday Aug 3 – 2:30pm
The USPA Women’s Challenge Cup polo match will be held at the Waimanalo polo grounds, the gates open at 1pm and the match begins at 2:30pm. Bring the family and tailgate along the boards and be amazed by the speed and athletic action of the wahine polo players. For tickets and more information call 521-6927.

ROYAL COURT INVESTITURE
Thursday Aug 7 – 5:30pm
The monarchy days of Hawaii will reign supreme in 2003 as the Aloha Festivals king, queen, prince and princess assume their place on the royal court. Symbols of reign including the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other objects will be bestowed to the ali’i. The event will include Hawaiian chant and hula kahiko. The event will take place at Honolulu Hale and is free and open to the public. For more information call 589-1771.

ARTIST CLAUDIA WALLACE
Friday Aug 8 – 5pm to 8pm
The Tradewinds Gallery in the Windward Mall (2nd floor) will be hosting a reception at the gallery to showcase a variety of artwork by Claudia Wallace, the featured artist for August 2003. For  information call Wayne 236-2787.

VIANNA STIBEL HEALING SEMINAR
Friday Aug 8 to 10 – call for times
Vianna Stibel will be conducting a seminar to teach various DNA and Theta brainwave healing techniques as well as several ways to harness the power of your subconscious. The seminar will be held at Pohai Nani, 45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohe. For reservations and more information call 732-0888.

2003 ALOHA MUSCLE JAM
Saturday Aug 9 – 9am
The 2nd Annual Aloha Muscle Jam will feature some of the strongest and best built bodies in the nation. The Jam will also feature the Hawaiian Hercules, guest posers, a swimsuit contest and plenty of vendors. The event will be held at the Blaisdell Center, for tickets and more information call 551-6805.

KEIKI FUN FAIR
Saturday Aug 9 – 9:30am
The Shriners Hospital’s annual Keiki Fun Fair will feature free family fun on the front lawn of the hospital, 1310 Punahou Street. The event features free pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, giant inflatable activities, keiki fingerprint IDs, crafts and prizes for kids, a special prize drawing, read-aloud sessions, and refreshments, entertainment and tours for the entire family. For more information call Duke 951-3606.

MARCH OF DIMES MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Saturday Aug 9 – 9:30am
The RIDE is one of the newest events for the March of Dimes, it’s a fun way to raise money and help the community. The day will start off at Aloha Tower Marketplace and will include door prizes, free pupus, entertainment. All people are welcome to ride or volunteer in this event. For more on making a donation or volunteering your time please call 973-2155.

HAWAIIAN NOSERIDING CLASSIC
Saturday Aug 9 & 10 – 8am to 5pm
The seventh annual Hawaiian Nose-riding Classic will be held at Kuhio Beach Park in Waikiki. The annual longboard event showcases the unique style of noseriding while preserving the ancient sport of kings. There will also be a display and sale of vintage long-boards. For more information call Ernie 734-6055.

AT&T HAWAII DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Saturday Aug 9 & 10 – 8:00am
The AT&T Hawaii Dragon Boat Festival, rich with culture and color, will take place at Ala Moana Beach Park. Teams from around the world will race in festive Dragon Boats across a 500-meter course. Ethnic food booths, crafts, entertainment and cultural exhibits will also be featured throughout the event. For more information call 593-9776.

Q & A ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA
August 9 & 10 – 9am & 1pm
Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, endocrinologist, UCLA professor and author of, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia, will be discussing the guaifenesin protocol and how it can give you back your life. The seminars will be held in two sessions at the
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call Annette  677-8770.

US AIRFORCE THUNDERBIRDS
Saturday Aug 9 & 10 – 10am to 6pm
Hickam Air Force Base will host Friends & Neighbors weekend, during the weekend you’ll be able to see some of Hawaii’s finest military units up close and enjoy food and entertainment booths. The US Air Force Thunderbirds will perform for the first time in the skies over Hickam Air Force Base at 4pm on both days. Admission is free, for more information call 449-2490.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF HONOLULU
Thursday Aug 14 – 10am
The Newcomers Club will be hosting a welcome Aloha Coffee meeting at a private residence. For reservations and more information call 944-3310.

FULL MOON CONCERT SERIES
Friday Aug 15 – 6:30pm
The Aston Hawaii Full Moon Concert Series will offer a free evening of entertainment at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki. The entertainment lineup will feature Kapena, Reign, Lanai and Augie and more. Plate lunch-style dinner selections and soft-drink beverages will also be sold during the event. For information call Mary 931-1435.

FRIENDS FOR FAMILY FUN FAIR
Friday Aug 15 to 17 – call for times
The family fun fair will be held at Ala Moana Park (Magic Island). The movie X-Men will be shown on Friday night, Harry Potter, Chamber Of Secrets, on Saturday night and Shang-Hai Knights on Sunday night. During the day, the fair will feature food, entertainment, information booths a live auction and fun rides for the children. For more information call 258-8955.

KAIMUKI ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Saturday Aug 16 & 17 – 8am
This show will feature hundreds of varieties of orchids that will be on display and for sale. There will also be lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. The event is being held at the Kilauea Recreation Center. For more information call 247-3345.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALS
Sunday Aug 17 – 11am to 5pm
The 21st Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival will be held at the Kapiolani Park and Bandstand. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the great music and fun activities. Admission is free. For more information call Milton 239-4336.

TASTE OF PUERTO RICO
Saturday Aug 23 – 11am to 3pm
Experience the culture, cuisine, music and dance of Puerto Rico during an afternoon get together at the Windward Mall. For information call 235-1143.

GREEK FESTIVAL
Saturday Aug 23 & 24 – Noon to 9pm
The 23rd annual Greek Festival will be held at the McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park. The festival will include Greek entertainment, colorful Greek costumes, Greek food, and spontaneous Greek dancing. For more information call 521-7220.

OKINAWA FESTIVAL
Saturday Aug 30 & 31 – all day
The 24th Annual Okinawan Festival will feature a weekend of activities in which tens of thousands of people from around the state will gather at Kapiolani Park to share and learn what it is to be Okinawan. The festival will also include a parade that will be held on Kalakaua Avenue and proceed to Kapiolani Park, site of the Okinawan Festival. For information call 596-0044.