SHARON’S BIKE RIDE/FUN WALK FOR EPILEPSY
Sunday Feb 1 – 7am
The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ride/Walk for Epilepsy. This fundraising event will take place at the Kapiolani Community College and will include food, fun, prizes and activities for the keiki before and after the ride/walk. Participants are encouraged to bring family, friends, pets, bikes, scooters or wheelchairs. For more information call 528-3058.

HOME BUILDING & REMODELING SHOW
Thursday Feb 5 to 8 – call for times
“Seek Professional Help...Before It’s Too Late” is the theme of this year’s show. This event is being presented by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and will be held in the Exhibition Hall at the Blaisdell Center. For more information call Nalani at 847-4666 ext. 206.

HAWAII PEARL OPEN AND PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thursday Feb 5 to 8 - daytime
The Aloha Section of the PGA sponsors this local pro-am golf tournament being held at the Pearl Country Club. The event is free and all are welcome to come out and watch the golfers. For more information call 487-3802.

PUNAHOU CARNIVAL
Friday Feb 6 & 7 - 11am to 11pm
This annual carnival is held at the Punahou School Campus (Punahou Street and Wilder Avenue) and is sponsored by the junior class to benefit the Punahou financial aid program and student activities. The carnival features 20 action-packed E.K. Fernandez rides, great food (malassadas, Hawaiian plate, Portuguese bean soup, chili, nachos and Greek gyros sandwiches), skills booths, arts and crafts, White Elephant, fresh produce, haku leis, ceramics, plants, auction, island artwork and much more. Admission to the Carnival grounds is free. For more information call 944-5711.

PRO FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
Saturday Feb 7 – 10am to 6pm
A free festival for fans of all ages, featuring local bands, free autographs from NFL players and Pro Bowl cheerleaders, NFL mascots, interactive football games, prize giveaways and non-stop entertainment will be held at Kapiolani Park. For information visit nfl.com.

SUNSET ON THE BEACH
Saturday Feb 7 & 8 – 6:30pm
Picnic on the beach as the sun sets and the moon rises while watching feature films under the stars at Queen’s Surf Beach. The movie on Friday will be “Radio” and “Out of Time” will be shown on Saturday. While at the beach you can taste spectacular food dishes from Waikiki’s leading restaurants from 4pm to 9pm. For information call 523-4811.

NFL PRO BOWL
Sunday Feb 8 – 2:30pm
The best players from the AFC face their counterparts from the NFC in the NFL’s All-Star Game. The game will be played at Aloha Stadium. For tickets and more information call 486-9300.  

COAST GUARD BOATING COURSE
Monday Feb 10 – ongoing classes
The USCG Auxiliary will be presenting a boating course beginning February 9 and running through March 22. This certified course meets USCG, state and national state boating law administrators’ requirements. The course is open to the public and will be held in the evenings at the Windward Community College. For more information and to pre-register call 234-6926.

SENIOR CITIZEN VALENTINE DANCE
Wednesday Feb 11 - 9am to 12:30pm
The 34th Annual Senior Citizens Valentine Dance will be held at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The dance will feature fun, friendship, games and even a few local celebrities will be on hand to dance the morning away. For more information call Roger 692-5106.

LATIN DANCE NIGHT
Saturday Feb 14 – 6:30pm
The largest floor for Latin dancing in Honolulu takes place at the Atherton YMCA (1810 University Avenue) in Monoa. The night provides for great music in a smoke-free environment for all ages. A $5 cover charge includes free mini-lessons in Salsa and Argentine tango. For more information call Suzanne 393-2168.

ACADEMY SHOP CLEARANCE SALE
Saturday Feb 14 to 17 – call for times
This annual event, held at The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Shop (900 South Beretania St.) happens only once a year and is guaranteed to have great deals on store merchandise. For more information call 532-8700.

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH
Sunday Feb 15 – 9:30am to 1:30pm
City crews will once again transform Kalakaua Avenue into a charming Hawaiian outdoor cafe with artificial turf, tables, chairs and bright blue umbrellas. It’s Brunch on the Beach and all are welcome to join in the spirit of Aloha to enjoy the best Hawaiian entertainment and brunch delicacies at incredibly low prices. For information call 523-2489.  

GREAT ALOHA RUN HEALTH, FITNESS & SPORTS EXPO
Friday Feb 13 to 15 – call for times
Find ways to encourage a healthy life-style and physical fitness along with discovering new products and services at the Great Aloha Run Health, Fitness & Sports Expo. The expo will be held at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and will feature fun contest, games, demonstrations, and sponsor prize give-aways. For more information call 528-7388.

GREAT ALOHA RUN
Monday Feb 16 – 7am
The 20th Annual Great Aloha Run is Hawaii’s largest participatory event for raising charitable money, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, promoting physical fitness and bringing people from all over the world together. The 8.15-mile run/walk starts at Aloha Tower and ends at Aloha Stadium. For more information call 528-7388.

VALENTINE’S BIATHLON RELAY
Saturday Feb 21 – 7:30am
The relay begins and ends at Ala Moana Park (Magic Island) and includes a 2.5 mile run and a 1,000 meter swim. For registration and more information call Matthew 423-4429.

SUPERFAIR 2004
Friday Feb 20 & 21 – 11am to 10pm
Come and experience Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual fundraiser to be held on its Kaimuki campus. Delicious food, Xtreme Fun rides, challenging games, a farmers’ market, white elephant, plants and craft fair will surely please the young and the young at heart. For more information call Rodney 791-2205.

SUNSET ON THE BEACH
Saturday Feb 21 & 22 – 6:30pm
Picnic on the beach as the sun sets and the moon rises while watching feature films under the stars at Queen’s Surf Beach. The movie on Friday will be “Bad Boys 2” and “Under the Tuscon Sun” will be shown on Saturday. While at the beach you can taste spectacular food dishes from Waikiki’s leading restaurants from 4pm to 9pm. For more information call 523-4811.

HONOLULU ACADEMY “ART AFTER DARK”
Friday Feb 27 – 5pm to 9pm
This new social event is dedicated to creating opportunities for young adults from ages 20 to 40 to explore the world of visual arts in a stimulating social setting. Dinner is also available in the Pavilion Cafe. For more information call 532-8700.

8TH ANNUAL SANCTUARY OCEAN COUNT
Saturday Feb 28 – 8am to Noon
The Sanctuary Ocean Count lets Hawaii residents and visitors help evaluate the status of humpback whales in their breeding grounds, by conducting a yearly shore-based census. If you are interested in participating as a general volunteer or site leader please call the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary at 397-2656.

Body Mind Retreat
Saturday Feb 28 – 9am to Noon
Dr. Dean Nelson of WindHorse Health-Care will be conducting a retreat at Diamond Head Unity Church. For more information call 254-5577.

OAHU PERIMETER 134 MILE RELAY
Saturday Feb 28 & 29 – 6pm
The 33rd running of the Oahu Perimeter Relay starts at Kapiolani Park and continues into Sunday as it covers 134 miles of Oahu’s perimeter. For registration and more information call 295MPRR. Ron 5892646.