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Photos courtesy Bishop Museum Bamboo ohe kapala are used to create the pattern on kapa. Inset: Umi Kai describes a Hawaiian weapon to a boy.

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Volunteers will be staffing the food booths at the 'Iolani Fair next weekend, serving everything from plate lunches to gourmet fare.

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Hawaiiana lessons, from lei to lau hala

Give your kids a hands-on lesson in Hawaiian culture at the free Grow Hawaiian Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Bishop Museum.

Artisans will teach how to weave lau hala, beat kapa, make lei and more.

Exhibits and games will highlight tips for leading a sustainable lifestyle, a timely theme with Earth Day on April 22.

Native plants and local products will also be on sale.

Admission is free for kamaaina and military families. Call 543-7511 or visit growhawaiian.heco.com.

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Chefs to add gourmet touch to refreshments at ‘Iolani Fair

Come hungry to the ‘Iolani Fair from noon to 10:30 p.m. Friday and April 20 as the annual event continues to upgrade carnival food to gourmet fare.

Guest chefs Ronnie Nasuti of Tiki’s Grill & Bar, Lance Kosaka of Cafe Julia and Fred DeAngelo from The Grove and Ola Restaurant at Turtle Bay Resort will all take a turn in the gourmet food booth.

Returning favorites, including KC waffle hot dogs, huli beef sandwiches, malasadas and Waiola shave ice, will also be available.

Games, rides, a silent auction and a produce and plant sale are other highlights of the fair on the school grounds.

Free movies to be shown on the football field are "Wreck-It Ralph" at 7:15 p.m. Friday and "The Amazing Spider-Man" at 7:15 p.m. April 20.

Proceeds will provide students with opportunities for travel and exchange programs and cover competition and tournament expenses.

Parking ($5) with free shuttle service is available at Kaimuki High School. Call 943-2339 or visit www.iolanifair.org.