Toyota invites youths to create dream car
Young artists can rev up their imaginations in Toyota Hawaii’s annual Dream Car Contest.
Hand-drawn entries will be judged in three age groups: under 10, ages 10 to 12, and ages 13 to 15. Winners in each group will receive an iPad Mini; two other finalists from each group will be awarded $150. All nine will advance to the World Contest, where they will have a chance to win a trip to Japan for an awards ceremony in August with Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda.
Last year, a drawing of a sleek, futuristic car, pictured, by 11-year-old Emily Stone of Kaneohe was chosen as one of the 30 world finalists, and the only one from the United States.
Feb. 25 is the deadline for entries. Voting in the People’s Choice Competition is already under way on the Toyota Hawaii Facebook page. The artwork with the most votes in each category will automatically be considered for final judging.
For entry forms and contest info, visit toyotahawaii.com or any Toyota dealer.
Math workshop helps girls hone skills through fun
Sacred Hearts Academy is hosting a free math workshop for girls and their parents from 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 2.
Linda Furuto, associate professor of mathematics at the University of Hawaii, will be joined by mathematics students Donna Soriano, Marissa Kobayashi and Darienne Dey on a panel for parents on creating a home that will foster math-savvy daughters.
Meanwhile, girls in preschool through fourth grade will participate in hands-on activities using math skills.
» Preschoolers will explore shapes through crafts and movement.
» Kindergartners will climb aboard the "math train" to visit stations that explore numbers.
» First-graders will learn to split snacks among friends in a lesson about fractions.
» Second-graders will explore mathematical patterns while creating jewelry and learn about economics as they calculate their budget for beads.
» Third-graders will analyze and prepare a recipe.
» Fourth-graders will draw up a travel budget while planning a vacation.
Sacred Hearts Academy is at 3253 Waialae Ave. Participants must register by calling 734-5058, ext. 262, or sign up at www.sacredhearts.org.
Your child could be a ‘Pro Bowl Tee Kid’
The NFL Pro Bowl is always a high-scoring affair, so it should allow one lucky youngster many opportunities to run onto the field to pick up the kicking tee.
Adults can enter the name of a keiki, age 9 to 14, who may be chosen to the "2013 Pro Bowl Tee Kid" at the Jan. 27 game.
The grand prize package also includes a 2013 Pro Bowl game jersey, an autographed game ball signed by members of either the AFC or NFC squads, a pregame on-field pass, two 2013 Pro Bowl Game Club tickets, two end-zone tickets and a parking pass.
An additional 12 first-prize winners will receive four end-zone game tickets.
Entries must be received by Tuesday and be from Hawaii residents. Visit www.staradvertiser.com for more details.
Enter animal art in zoo contest
Snap an artful picture of the animals at the Honolulu Zoo and you could win the zoo society’s inaugural photo contest.
Photos must be taken at Honolulu Zoo between January and May of this year, be about 8 by 12 inches in size, with a mat (color optional) and plain glass frame of 11 by 14 inches, with wiring attached to the back for hanging.
Categories in the Amateur Photography Competition are Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Animals (Creative). All must be in color, except for the Creative category.
Entries will be accepted at Honolulu Zoo on two days only: from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 24 and 25. Only one entry per category per person will be accepted.
No more than 150 photo entries per category will be accepted.
Entry fees are $7 for adults, $5 for teens ages 12 to 17 and free for keiki ages 4 to 11. Proceeds will be donated to the zoo’s Animal Conservation Fund.
All prospective entrants must email their names and contact information to photocontest@honzoosoc.org.
Winning entries will be on display at the zoo this summer and posted on the zoo’s website, www.honoluluzoo.org.
The winner of "Best in Show" will win a $250 cash prize, behind-the-scenes tour and be featured on the cover of the zoo magazine, "Zooview." First-place adult and teen winners get $100 and a family membership. First-place winners in the keiki competition receive a Zoo Camp certificate and a family membership. There will also be prizes for runners-up in each category.
For rules and details, visit www.honoluluzoo.org. Call 926-3191, ext. 152, or email instructor@honzoosoc.org if you have questions.
