THIS WEEK

Borders, Waikele: History of Waipahu's social studies curriculum, 11 a.m. Aug. 21. Part of the Centennial Celebration's Focus on Education in Schools. Information, 676-6699.

Bicycle race: Pacific Velo and Oahu Cycling Team presents Oahu Omnium Bicycle Race, Aug. 23-24. There will be three races. The 7.2-mile Time Trial Race goes from the Thompson Corner vicinity toward Schofield and back. The 4.6-mile triangular Road Race goes from Wilikina Drive to Kaukonahua Road to Kamehameha Highway. The Criterium race goes along King, Beretania, Punchbowl and Alapai streets. Cost: $15, Time Trial; $20, Road Race; $15, Criterium; or $45, all three races. Competitors must hold a full-year or one-day USCF license. Unlicensed competitors can become licensed by completing the necessary forms and paying $3. No late entries. Pre-registrants can pickup packets between 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 20-21, Kapahulu Island Triathlon and Bike. Make checks payable to: "Pacific Velo" and mail to: Tammie Barber, 5070 Likini St., Penthouse 211, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. Information: Troy Wouters, 371-2172.

Hawaii Nature Center: Betty Nakamura leads a 4-mile hike, Aug. 23, Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

"Skatin' Safari": Second Annual In-line Skating Event, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and Sept. 27, Honolulu Zoo. Skating instruction, 5-6 p.m. Participants must wear full safety gear and children under 12 must be accompanied by a "skating" adult. Limited supply of skates and safety gear available for rental with a picture ID. Pre-registration: $5, one day; $8 two days; and $10, three days. Same-day registration: $10. Information, 948-6848.

"Holo Malie Fun Walk/Run: Tenth annual 5.2-mile walk/run for Halau Na Pualei o Likolehua, Life Foundation and Punana Leo O Hawaii, 7 a.m. Aug. 24. Runners will begin at Aloha Tower, continue to Ala Moana Park, and return to Aloha Tower. Cost: $25. Entertainment begins at 7:30 a.m. with an awards ceremony to follow. Information, 676-0056.

Bon dance: Presented by Fukushima Bon Dance Co., 6-7 p.m. Aug. 24, Convalescent Center of Honolulu's back lanai. Information, 531-5302.

Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club: Six-mile intermediate hike, Pauoa Woods, 8 a.m. Aug. 24. Cost: $2. Bring lunch and water. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Reservations with John Hoover, 528-1206.

"Creepy Crawlies": 3-5 year olds discover what lives under their feet, 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 24, Hawaii Nature Center. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.

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"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.

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.

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, 1-5 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.