Find best of the West at Punahou Carnival

This year’s Punahou Carnival will have some giddyap to it with its theme of "The Wild Wild West: The Great Carnival Roundup."

"It’s right around the corner, and we look forward to welcoming the community to campus for great food, rides, games, family entertainment and more," carnival coordinator Lee Ann Ichi­mura said. "There’s something fun for everyone, and proceeds benefit Punahou’s financial aid program."

Keiki can head toward Kiddieland, with games designed and built by the school’s physical plant staff, including the kid-sized basketball "High Noon Hoops." The E.K. Fernandez midway of rides returns with favorites Music Express, Wave Swinger, Century Wheel and more.

Malasadas and mango chutney are cornerstones of the carnival and always sell quickly, Ichi­mura said. "Plans are to roll out 175,000 fresh mala­sadas this year, topping last year’s total of 165,000."

More than 10,000 pounds of fresh, green mangoes were harvested to make this year’s batch of 9,000 jars of mango chutney, Ichi­mura added.

Other noted carnival attractions include the silent auction, white elephant sale, food booths and the art gallery featuring the work of 250 local artists.

PUNAHOU CARNIVAL

» Where: Punahou School

» When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Feb. 2

» Cost: Free, with scrip available for purchase along midway

» Info: 944-5751 or punahou.edu/carnival

» Note: Entrance at the corner of Punahou Street and Wilder Avenue. Limited parking on campus. Paid parking available at nearby Lutheran Church of Hono­lulu, Central Union Church, Maryknoll School and St. Clement’s Episcopal Church.

Head to battleship for anniversary fun

The Battleship Missouri Memorial celebrates a dual anniversary with free festivities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2.

This year marks the 69th anniversary of the ship’s launching from Brooklyn’s Navy Yard and the 14th anniversary of the ship’s opening as a memorial in Pearl Harbor.

The celebration includes band performances, educational demonstrations, "Battleship" game stations and a volunteer recognition ceremony.

Admission is free and includes a "Mighty Mo Pass" for military and residents with a local ID. Shuttle service from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to Ford Island will be provided for visitors without base access. Visit www.ussmissouri.com.

Enjoy kanikapila at Duke’s Waikiki

Duke’s Waikiki will continue to host its "Ukes at Duke’s" kani­ka­pila sessions every third Friday at the restaurant.

The restaurant invites young musicians to showcase their talent in the laid-back jam sessions, which are open to anyone who wants to get up and play, said assistant general manager Drew Cocker.

"Music is a huge part of the Hawaiian culture," he said, "and we’re happy to do what we can to help perpetuate it among our youth."

The kanikapila session is held at 5 p.m. the third Friday of every month in Duke’s front lobby. The next session takes place Feb. 15.

Duke’s Waikiki is at 2335 Kalakaua Ave. Visit www.dukeswaikiki.com or call 922-2268.

Keiki Run supports health, education

Taking advantage of your kids’ boundless energy at the Hawaii 5210, "Let’s Go!" Keiki Run at 8 a.m. Feb. 16.

The fun run at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall takes elementary- and preschool-age students around the Blaisdell on a 1.5-mile course.

The keiki run is part of the activities at this year’s Great Aloha Run Health Sports and Fitness Expo.

Last year the keiki run raised more than $28,000 for 80 participating schools to support their physical education, physical activity and nutrition education programs.

The deadline for online registration for the race is Thursday.

Visit www.flpregister.com/22.

The entry fee is $20 per person, with proceeds going back to participants’ schools. All registered runners will receive a free breakfast and T-shirt.

And if the kids still have energy left after the race, they can take on a personal fitness challenge at the expo or participate in a keiki Zumba workout, led by Gayla Traylor of Kamehameha Schools.

The Hawaii 5210 "Let’s Go" program promotes five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of screen time, one hour or more of physical activity and no sugary beverages each day.