Wetlands Day activities include Kawainui Marsh tour
If you’ve ever driven by Kawainui Marsh in Kailua without giving a second thought to what it has to offer, then it might be time for a visit on Feb. 4.
Meet at Kailua United Methodist Church (1110 Kailua Road) for a day full of education and cultural exhibits, live entertainment and tours of the marsh lands from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of a celebration of World Wetlands Day and the marsh’s designation as a Wetland of International Importance.
Besides a climbing wall from Kama‘aina Kids, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will be screening its documentary "The Rain Follows the Forest" at 11 a.m., followed by a talk-story session.
Marsh tours are free but pre-registration is required. Contact Kaimi Scudder at 263-8008 or email@ahahui.net. For more information about wetlands day, email info@waa-hawaii.org.
Guide gives parents tips on bullying
Scholastic publishers has developed an online guide to help parents talk to their kids about bullying.
The guide provides tips on helping kids who are being victimized by a bully, spotting the signs of bullying, advice on raising a nonviolent child, preventing peer problems, confidence builders for grade-schoolers and ideas for keeping kids safe online.
On the website, parents also can learn about age-appropriate learning styles, study strategies, art activities and get general information about child development.
Visit www.scholastic.com, click on the parents tab and choose bullying from the Parent Guides list of resources.
HMSA hosts PSA video contest for teens
Middle and high school students are encouraged to create public-service announcements for an annual video contest on teen-health issues.
The 2012 HMSA Teen Video Awards Contest accepts submissions of 27-second PSAs focusing on one of four categories: addiction prevention, healthy living, mental health or teen safety. The process helps students learn about script writing, video production, copyright and privacy laws.
Winners receive funds for their school to purchase video equipment or software. The first-place winner is also awarded $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. The video awarded Best of Show receives an additional $1,000, and additional prizes will be given respectively by the Hawaii Meth Project, MADD and the Domestic Violence Action Center for the top video on the risks of meth use, underage drinking and dating or family violence.
The public can vote for their favorite videos at hmsa.com from 8 a.m. April 2 to 4 p.m. April 13. The video receiving the most votes is awarded a Voters’ Choice award, valued at $500.
Information packets, contest rules, entry and release forms were distributed to schools statewide and can be found at hmsa.com/tva. Both group and individual entries will be accepted.
Deadline for submissions is March 5.
Punahou Carnival gears up for annual weekend of fun
The Punahou Carnival, with the theme "To Carnival and Beyond: A Futuristic Fantasy," is back with another weekend of malasadas, E.K. Fernandez games and rides and musical entertainment.
The carnival takes place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Feb. 4 on the Punahou School campus.
Admission is free, but scrip must be purchased for food and rides. Scrip this year will cost 50 cents instead of 25 cents to conserve paper. Proceeds benefit Punahou’s financial aid program and student activities.
The junior class, which organizes the fair, has also published a cookbook, "To Breakfast and Beyond," which features traditional favorites and recipes from students, alumni, faculty and staff, available for $15.
Limited parking is available on campus, while paid parking is available at The Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Central Union Church, Maryknoll High School, Punahou Fitness & Spa and St. Clement’s Episcopal Church.
For more information, visit www.punahou.edu/page.cfm?p=1750.
Celebrate frozen yogurt day with free desserts
Yogurtland will offer free frozen yogurt on National Frozen Yogurt Day, Feb. 6.
All Hawaii locations will participate in the celebration, which offers free 5-ounce cups of frozen yogurt between 4 and 7 p.m.
Yogurtland has stores at 1810 University Ave., 2490 Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki, 98-1254 Kaahumanu St. in Pearl City and at Hawaii Kai Towne Center (333 Keahole St.).
Visit www.yogurt-land.com for a list of flavors.
