Lyon Arboretum plant sale also offers seeds, sweets
Native plants, ferns, heliconias, gingers, anthuriums, orchids and bromeliads will be available at Lyon Arboretum’s spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
You can also pick up University of Hawaii variety vegetable seeds, lei, jams and jellies, Hawaii honey and worm composting kits.
A free shuttle service will be offered, with pickup at Poelua and Nipo streets where they intersect with Manoa Road. Call 988-0456 for more information.
Support horsemanship group at annual benefit
Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii’s annual fundraiser features a keiki rodeo and horsemanship competition May 19 at the Waimanalo Polo Field.
Festivities kick off at 10 a.m. and include food, crafts, games, a petting zoo and pony rides. The rodeo and competition showcase riders in traditional events such as barrel racing and pole bending, as well as unique events.
Admission is free. For sponsorship information, visit www.thhwaimanalo.org. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s programs, which provide horseback riding and horsemanship sessions primarily to people with special needs.
Anti-tobacco fundraiser celebrates women’s health
The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii hosts its third annual "Deadly in Pink" fundraiser May 19 at the Pacific Club. Festivities, including a champagne brunch, entertainment provided by the Polynesian Cultural Center, a silent auction and a live dessert auction, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year’s emcee is Beth-Ann Kozlovich, executive producer for talk shows at Hawaii Public Radio.
Organizers said the event focuses on celebrating health and wellness for women and girls, and "reclaiming the images and messages that have been used in tobacco product marketing to target females."
Tickets are $100 ($50 for those under age 17). Tables of 10 range from $1,000 to $10,000. For tickets or more information, visit www.tobaccofreehawaii.org and click on "Deadly in Pink."
Submit your Obon event for inclusion in calendar
The summer Obon season honors the Buddhist tradition of commemorating family ancestors, who are said to return to this world to visit relatives. In Hawaii the colorful and lively festivals have become a must-do cultural event for residents and visitors alike, regardless of religious persuasion.
The Today section will publish its annual Obon calendar May 28. To list your event, email the dates, time, address, sponsor’s name and contact information to features@staradvertiser.com by May 21.
