QUILT HAWAII 2003
Tuesday July 1 to 6 – call for times
The 10th Annual Quilt Conference held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Teachers and students from the mainland, Japan and Hawaii create a quilting experience with quilt shows (including prizes), special exhibits, lectures and a vendors’ mall. For tickets and more information call Kathy 808-967-8090.

SCHOFIELD JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR
Friday July 4 – 9am to 9pm
The day begins with a 4th of July 5K and Children’s 1-mile fun run (Sills Field at Schofield Barracks), followed by food, games, crafts booths, pony rides and great local entertainment. Hot Salsa dancing, watermelon eating contact, magic show and so much more. The event will end with a fireworks display over Schofield Barracks. For more information call 438-4480.

KAILUA JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Friday July 4 – 10am
The Kailua Chamber of Commerce annual 4th of July parade will begin at N. Kainalu Drive and work its way through town. The parade will feature clowns, floats, marching bands and more. The festivities continue at Kailua District Park from 12pm to 4 pm – listen to entertainment, enjoy food booths, or bring your own picnic. Then at 8 pm a firework celebration will take place at Kailua Beach. For more information call 261-2727.

BAYFEST 2003
Friday July 4 to 6 – Noon to 2am
A summer carnival will be held on the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. It will be open to the general public and will feature a variety of events and activities. For more information and tickets call 254-7563.

ALL STAR RODEO
Friday July 4 & 5– 3pm
The 4th of July All Star Rodeo, Oahu’s biggest rodeo, will be held at the New Town & Country Stables in Waimanalo. This annual event will feature all your favorite rodeo activities: bull riding, bronco riding, barrel racing, team roping, match barrels, cowboy hula bowl, country dance contest, pony rides, stick pony races, food, drinks and much more. For more information and tickets call Patrick 259-5354.

FAMILY DAY 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
Saturday July 5 – 10am to 9:30pm
Family Day will be a series of events and activities to celebrate the 4th of July in and around Waikiki. The day will start with a parade in Waikiki featuring thousands of local keiki, floats, the new zoo train, HPD mounted unit, bands, clowns, unique city vehicles and even Uncle Sam. The celebration continues with a festival at Kapiolani Park and ends with fireworks and an outdoor movie. For more information call 523-4674.

BMX “RACE FOR LIFE” FUNDRAISER
Saturday July 5 – 4pm
The annual American Bicycle Association “Race for Life” will be held at the Wheeler BMX track on Wheeler Army Airfield to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Unlike all regular sanctioned BMX events, anybody can race in this event without becoming a full-fledged ABA member. The event is open to the public and only requires a minimum $10.00 donation to participate. For more information call Jason 625-7827.

RED, WHITE & ROBOT DAY
Sunday July 6 – 9am to 5pm
The Bishop Museum celebrates a red, white and blue Family Sunday with entertainment by Kapena, Kaala Boys and comedian Mark Allen; robot battles; great food; Red Planet Mars, a special planetarium show; and its newest exhibit, Robotics. For more information call 847-3511.

JAPANESE DANCE
Sunday July 6 – 1:30pm
Members of Segawa Senka Japanese Dance School will present a free dance recital at the Mamiya Theater. For more information call 521-1797.

PACIFIC FLEET BAND
Thursday July 10 – 5:45pm
Come and relax after work at the Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu while listening to the rock & roll sounds of the pacific Fleet Band. You’re welcome to bring a picnic, mat and umbrella while you listen to the music at this free concert. For more information call 522-7064.

ARTSPREE 2003
Saturday July 12 – 10am to 4pm
ArtSpree 2003 is presented by The Friends of the Contemporary Museum and is the museum’s annual gift to the community. It promises to be a fun-filled day at the museum, as visitors of all ages will enjoy continuous art-related activities, demonstrations, and performances of dance, music and art by local artists. For more information call 526-1322.

56th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Saturday July 12 to 19 – call for times
The Friends of the Library of Hawaii will have their annual book sale at the McKinley High School Cafeteria. Over 3,000 boxes of books are waiting to delight their new owners along with sheet music, records, audio and video cassette tapes, encyclopedia, magazines, and more – over 70 tons in all! The Friends of the Library helps recycle books for readers of all ages in an effort to promote the joys of reading and lifelong learning. For more information call 536-4174.

DEBBIE CHOW ART SHOW
Monday July 14 to Aug 8 – day time
Local artist Debbie Chow will be displaying her artwork during an art show at the, Pauahi Towers, 1001 Bishop Street. This show is free and open to the public. For more information call 292-1966.

HAWAII STATE FARM FAIR
Friday July 18 to Aug 3 – weekends
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of farm life at the Hawaii State Farm Fair being held at the Aloha Stadium parking lot. The fair will be open July 18 to 20; July 25 to 27 and July 31 to August 3. Hours of operation: Thursday, July 31 - 6pm to midnight; Fridays - 6pm to midnight; Saturdays & Sundays – Noon to midnight. The fair will offer entertainment for the whole family with contests, games, rides and live stage entertainment. For more information call Hawaii Farm Bureau 848-2074.

LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST
Saturday July 19 & 20 – 8am to 5pm
A professional and amateur longboard surf contest will be held at the Ala Moana Bowls. The best place to view the free contest is from Magic Island. For more information call 988-1726.

MOLOKAI VISITORS ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL
Saturday July 19 – 10am to 4pm
The Molokai Visitors Association showcases the “Friendly Isle” during the annual Molokai Festival being held at the Ward Warehouse. Throughout the day, enjoy performances by renowned hula halau and live musical entertainment. Kanemitsu Bakery will be on hand to sell many varieties of Molokai Bread, bread mixes and jelly. Handcrafters and artists of Molokai will sell a wide variety of handmade products, including feather lei, jewelry, bone carvings, deer-horn products, Hawaiian attire, quilts, hats and handbags. For more information call Heidi 591-8411.

HAWAII VINTAGE SURF AUCTION
Saturday July 19 – all day
The Quiksilveredition Hawaii Islands Vintage Surf Auction will be held at
the Blaisdell Center in conjunction with the Hawaii All-Collectors Show. The auction will feature surf memorabilia, Hawaiiana and surf collectibles and a variety of classic pieces such as vintage Waikiki redwood and hollow surfboards, a 1930’s bathing suit from the Moana Hotel, surf movie posters, decals, old photos, Duke Kahanamoku memorabilia, and other items. The Auction will also include one-of-a-kind island surf art and popular Hawaiiana pieces. For more information call Jodi 638-7700.

PARADISE RIDE 2003
Saturday July 19 to 25 – call for times
A bicycle ride on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Molokai – the Paradise Ride is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the beauty of the islands. The average mileage per day is sixty, and the compassion, camaraderie, and adventure of participating in this ride is immeasurable. For more information about the ride call 888-285-9866.

PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL
Saturday July 19 – 8:30 am to 4 pm
The 26th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival will be held at Moanalua Gardens. This free annual event is the state’s oldest and largest non-competitive exhibition of hula. Bring the family for a day immersed in the true Hawaiian culture – crafts, kapa-making, lauhala-weaving, ipu-make and take, lomilomi massage, traditional Hawaiian games, food, and so much more. For more information call Tina 839-5334.

CHILDREN’S CHORUS CONCERT
Sunday July 20 – 7pm
The Pacific Rim children’s chorus festival concert will feature over 300 voices. The concert is being held at the Blaisdell Concert Hall and will feature internationally known children’s choirs singing choral music from Pacific Rim countries. For tickets and more information call 591-2211.

ERNIE CRUZ, JR. PLAYS THE ZOO
Wednesday July 23 – 6pm
As part of the AT&T Wildest Show in Town series, 2002 Male Vocalist of the Year Ernie Cruz, Jr. will perform at the Zoo’s stage lawn. A $1 Donation will be collected to benefit the Honolulu Zoo. For information call 531-0101.

KEIKI HULA COMPETITION
Thursday July 24 to 26 – call for times
This 28th annual Queen Liliuokalani keiki hula competition offers the opportunity for children 6 to 12 years of age to competitively demonstrate their achievements in the traditional art of hula. Over 25 halaus from around the country will compete at the Blaisdell Center Arena. For more information call 521-6905.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS PARADE
Saturday July 26 – 9am
More than 50 years after the Korean War a celebration parade will be held to honor the brave men who made it home safely. The parade begins at Ft. DeRussy and heads down Kalakaua Ave to Kapiolani Park. For more information call 477-6282.

HALEIWA ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday July 26 & 27 – 10am
The Haleiwa Arts Festival Sixth Annual Summer Event features juried visual artists with their work on display and for sale. Also included at the festival will be local musicians, dancers, storytellers, demonstrations, historical trolley tours, children’s art, community art and children’s art activities. For more information call Gary 637-2277.

MOLOKAI TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE
Sunday July 27 – 12:45pm
The seventh annual 32-mile Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race, presented by Quiksilver, is an open-ocean race from Molokai to Oahu, across the challenging Kaiwi (Molokai) Channel – it is considered to be the world championship of long-distance paddleboard racing. The race begins on the shore of Molokai (7:30am) and finishes at Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Hawaii Kai – the winner should cross the finish line at about 12:45pm. For more information call Jodi 638-7700.

33RD ANNUAL UKULELE FESTIVAL
Sunday July 27 – 10am to 1pm
Roy Sakuma and his sponsors have been keeping the ukulele alive and well by presenting the Annual Ukulele Festival. The event will be held at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki and will feature a free 3-hour concert that showcases many of the finest ukulele players in the world, along with Hawaii’s top entertainers, national celebrities, and an ukulele orchestra of more than 800 children. For more information call Roy 732-3739.