THIS WEEK

Lyon Arboretum: Patsy Gibson teaches how to make bridal bouquets and corsages, 9 a.m.-noon June 28, downstairs classroom. Limited enrollment. Cost: $27.50.

Leahi (Diamond Head) hike with Ron Fenstemacher, 9-11:30 a.m. June 28. Meet at 8:45 a.m. in the parking lot inside Diamond Head. Limited hikers. Cost: $9.

Register for activities: 988-7378.

In-line skate lessons: "The Skill Builder," 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 27 and July 11 and 18, University of Hawaii. Register at 956-6468.

"How Not To Crash Course," 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays until July 23, University of Hawaii, call 956-6468; and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, July 8-29, YWCA, 538-7061.

"Skate Fitness and Workout Program," 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 10, 17 and 24, University of Hawaii. Call 956-6468.

Students must be 16-years-old or older for UH classes and 6-years-old or older for the YWCA class. Skates and protective gear provided. Fee.

Pahole Natural Area Reserve hike: Explore the Waianae mountains with Ken Suzuki on this moderate, 5-mile hike, June 28. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

Box car racing: American Box Car Racing International presents "Box Car Driving Skill Competition Race," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28, Tripler Front Parking Log E-3. Information 947-3393.

"Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Series": Featuring Halau 'O Ke Anuenue with kumu Glenn Vasconcellos, noon-1 p.m. June 29, Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. Visitor fee. Call 1-808-967-8222.

Run for the rain forest: Fourth annual 5K run, walk or job to support the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, 7:30 a.m. June 29, Manoa Recreation Center. Cost: $43adults; and $37children under 13 and senior 60 and over. Groups of 10 or more pay $40per person. Information: call 528-3116 or connect to Web site http://www.tnc.org/hawaii/run.htm.

Computer safari hands-on demonstration: 1 p.m. June 29, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Eight goal polo tournament: 2 p.m. June 29, Mokuleia Polo Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. for picnics, burgers, drinks and snacks. Cold drinks available at the "Polo Grille" at the club house. Match, 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Free concert by the North Shore Allstars band.

Drumming class: Reggae McGowen presents West African drumming basics, July 1. Call 377-3786 for date and location.

"Learn-to-Live": Adult swimming classes, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays through Aug. 21, Ala Moana Beach Park, Lifeguard Stand 1E. Free.

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Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese art reducing anger and stress, and increasing softness and flexibility, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Kekela Gym, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $35. Register at 547-4780. For other classes, visit the center's Web site at http://www.queens.org.

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Weekly jogging program with Dr. Jack Scaff Jr., 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. James Honke leads a 6:30 a.m. program Sundays, Wahiawa Recreation Center.

Karate classes: Hawaii Shotokan Karate holding beginner classes in June at various locations. Family rates available. No contract or registration fee. Call 988-7128.

Taiko classes: The Taiko Center of the Pacific offers classes through Kapiolani Community College. Call 737-7236.

Hawaii In-Line Skating Association: Workouts 5:30 p.m. weekdays at Kakaako Park. Call 988-5299.

Free hike to Diamond Head: Meet the Clean Air Team at the Honolulu Zoo entrance, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Three miles to the top. Call 948-3299.

Honolulu Community Drum Circle: Drummers, percussionists and dancers gather, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Keehi Lagoon Park. Potluck. Call 377-DRUM (377-3786) to confirm location each week.

Hash House Harriers: Social runs with Aloha group 3 p.m. Saturdays; call 948-AHHH (948-2444). Or Honolulu group 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; call 948-HASH (948-4274).

Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Free training runs with Jack Scaff and staff, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Call Norm at 247-4957. No meetings on three-day weekends.

Sports Acrobatics Hawaii: Hawaii Highflyers Trampoline Club for adults and kids, 4 and 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McCully Recreation Center. Call Karl Vorwerk at 949-3747.

Waikiki Acrobatic Troupe meets 4 p.m. Sundays at the beach across Kapiolani Park Bandstand; free workout at UH Studio Four 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Don Heafner at 536-7205.

Ikebana classes: Lillian Koide teaches flower arrangement 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Japanese Cultural Center. Tuition $30 per month plus supplies. Call 537-5765, evenings.

Honolulu Zoo: Zoo opens at 8 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. General admission $6; $2 with Yum Yum Tree senior card. First Wednesdays feature a botanical tour at 8:45 a.m. for $2 more. Third Wednesdays, tai chi practice begins 8 a.m. Call 971-7174.

Nature Conservancy hikes: Two guided hikes a month to Honouliuli Preserve, home to more than 45 rare native plants and animals. Donation. Call 537-4508.