Benefits
"Benefits" appears on-line every week, and Thursdays in the Star-Bulletin's "Community Calendar." Send notices to: Benefits Calendar, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802. Or fax to 523-8509. Or send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.

Thursday, July 3, 1997



Kailua's annual 5K Fun Run: 7 a.m. July 4, around Enchanted Lake Park. Race numbers and packet pick-up, 5:30-6:30 a.m. July 4. Awards will be given to the first three males and females in the following divisions: elite, 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 plus, racewalk and wheelchair. Entrants will also have a chance to win a $500, $300 or $200 Windward Mall Shopping spree. Cost if registering by June 27: $18, ages 15 and older; and $14, ages 14 and under. A $10 late registration fee will be added for those registering after June 27. Proceeds benefit the Hale Ola Windward Abuse Shelter. Information: 263-5163.

"Royal Garden Cup Charity Golf Tournament": Third annual tournament by Nichiei U.S.A. Inc., noon July 14, Honolulu International Country Club. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Three-person, best-ball format. Prizes include a 1997 Buick Regal Gran Sport or $10,000 for hole-in-ones; and door prizes consisting of interisland trips and dining certificates. Prizes also given for the lowest team scores, closest-to-the pin and longest drive. Cost: $450 for a three-person team or $150 per person (includes green fees, tournament polo shirt, golf cap, sleeve of balls, tee marker, lunch and refreshments). Gold-hole sponsorships available for $800 each, which also includes a signage and acknowledgment in the tournament. Proceeds benefit National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, Waikiki Improvement Association and Drub Abuse Resistance Education (DARE). Limited to first 144 golfers. Register by July 7 at 943-0202, extension 7030.

Wahiawa Hospital Association golf tournament: Three-person teams. Cost: $125 per person (includes green fees, cart, refreshments and prizes). Prizes include $15,000 cash. Lowest score, closest to the pin and hole-in-one prizes will be given along with team and door prizes. Register by July 11 at 621-4416.

"Watching Our Keiki Grow": Honolulu Theatre for Youth hosts a luncheon/fashion show featuring fashions from 10 local stores and entertainment by Iolani School's Power Dance Team, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13, Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Cost: $55. Tickets, 839-9885.

"Journey to Samolo": Benefit for the Hawaiian Historical Society will feature wines by R. Field Wine Co. and Pacific Rim fare. Drawing will be held for a painted "Samolan" trunk filled with gourmet and home gifts. From 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 13, Vagabond House at Ward Centre. Cost: $20. Reservations: 593-0288.

Golf tournament: Second annual Aaron M. Chaney M. Chaney tournament, 12:30 p.m. July 18, Kapolei Golf Course. Cost: $115 per golfer, includes green and cart fees, sack lunch, and dinner. Proceeds go to the Aaron M. Chaney Scholarship Fund. Register by calling Keith Ching or Russell Kuwaye, 544-1886.

"A Midsummer's Wine Dream": Turtle Bay Hilton Golf and Tennis Resort offers Mediterranean cuisines and over 100 selections of wine, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 18-19. An outdoor cigar lounge will also be available featuring a variety of Cognac and Port. Proceeds benefit the North Shore Surf and Cultural Museum. Cost: $40 per night. Room reservations available at 293-8811.

"Somewhere In Time": Girl Scouts of Hawaii accepting items for their antique, art and treasures auction, July 19. To donate items, call Debbie Jackson at 595-8400, extension 212. A preview of auctioned items will be held from noon to 6 p.m. July 18 and 4 to 5 p.m. July 19 at the historic Girl Scout Hale in Nuuanu Valley. Silent auction will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 19, entertainment will follow from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and live auction 7 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the outreach efforts of Girl Scouting in Hawaii. Admission: $10 per person.

"Singin' in the Rain!": First Night Honolulu, an alcohol-free New Year's Eve party, needs contributions for the upcoming First Night event. People who donate $100 or more will receive two VIP tickets to a viewing of the original 35mm film, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Hawaii Theatre Center. Limited seating. Information, 532-3131.

Chili cookoff: Looking for teams for the 13th Annual Compadres South Pacific Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Victoria Ward Parking Lot, behind KHON-TV. Team entry fee: $100. Proceeds go toward various Hawaii charities. Entry forms available at 591-8307.

"Wok For the Cure": Receive a free first dinner course at eight participating restaurants when purchasing a "Wok for the Cure" card for $88. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation-Hawaii Chapter. Participating restaurants and their "free" dishes are: Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant, fried poke salad; Dynasty, medley of roast duck, pork tenderloin and shoyu chicken; Eastern Garden, imperial scallop soup; Golden Dragon, chicken-black mushroom pot stickers; Hee Hing, Chinese sashimi salad; Legends Seafood, fresh shrimp with fruit; Panda Cuisine, minced port, Chinese sausage on lettuce pockets; and Royal Garden, fried scallop on Chinese taro. Limited to parties of up to eight people. Cards valid through Jan. 27, 1998. Order cards at 531-5698 or send a check for $88 per card payable to: JDF/WOK, 733 Bishop St., Suite 2090, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.




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