APRIL 2006

April 2, 2006 Sunday 5:30AM Starts 7:00AM Ends

TANTALUS TIME TRIAL BIKE RACE sponsored by Tradewind Cycling Team/The Bike Shop.  The event is expected to have 100 bike racers. It will start at Makiki Nursery to Makiki Heights Dr.-uphill past Hoalu Pl., to Tantalus Dr finish at top where Tantalus Dr. turns into Round Dr. Contact: Christophe Blumenstetter 487-3615

April 2, 2006 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

RACE AGAINST VIOLENCE 5K RUN sponsored by Faerber's Flyer's/RRCA. The event is expected to have 300 runners. It will start at Manoa Rec Center, to Manoa Rd., to Pawaina St., to Pakanu St., to E. Manoa Rd., to Oahu Ave., to Lowrey Ave., to Kaaipu Ave.,  and finish at Manoa Rec Center. Contact: Joan Ushijima 971-2525

April 4, 2006 Tuesday 6:00PM Starts 8:00PM Ends

CELEBRATION OF Youth Parade-1 sponsored by PPF Hawaii. The event will have 400 marchers, 10 vehicles, 3 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave.,to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 5:30pm. Contact: Nate Taosoga 368-3627, Fax:  944-0955

April 8, 2006 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

24th ANNUAL KAISER PERMANENTE MILILANI FUN RUN sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Mililani Clinic.  The event is expected to have 400 participants. It will start at Kaiser Permanente Mililani Clinic on Lanikuhana Ave., to Makaimoimo St., to Meheula Pkwy., to Lanikuhana Ave., repeat loop to finish at Kaiser Permanente Mililani Clinic.  Course is twice around sidewalk area only.  Contact: Celeste Wong 423-4625, Fax:  432-4632

April 8, 2006 Saturday 9:00AM Starts 4:00PM Ends

EARLY EASTER CELEBRATION sponsored by Lighthouse Outreach Center. The event is expected to have 500+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 8 am for setup. The event will close 94-230 Leokane along the bend portion from Farrington Hwy. to Leowahine St. for local traffic only.  Contact Pastor Joe Hunkin, Jr. 225-4589 Fax:  680-0823

April 9, 2006 Sunday 6:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

LANIKAI TRIATHLON sponsored by Boca Hawaii/Bikefactory/Jamba Juice The event is expected to have 330 triathletes. SWIM-500m: Kailua beach park out and back course ending on beach near transition area.  BIKE-20k: from Transition area., to Kawailoa Rd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Makawao St., to Kainalu Dr., to -Kainui Dr., to Kalaheo Ave., to Mokapu Blvd., to Old Mokapu Rd., to turnaround at MCBH gate, to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to Mokapu Saddle Rd., to Mokapu Blvd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Kainui Dr., to Kainalu Dr., to Makua St., -to Kawailoa Rd., into Kailua Beach Park transition area.  RUN-5k: from Transition area, to Kawailoa Rd., to Mokulua Dr., to Aalapapa Dr., to Lanikai Loop, to Mokulua Dr.,  to finish at Kailua Beach Park.  Contact: Raul Torres 808-591-9839 Email: bocahawaii@hawaii.rr.com For more info, visit their website:  http://www.bocahawaii.com/

April 9, 2006 Sunday 8:00AM Starts 9:30AM End

PALM SUNDAY PArade IN KALIHI-PALAMA sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The event will have 150 marchers and 1 band.  It will start at Aala Park at Beretania St.,  to Aala St., to Vineyard Blvd., to Liliha St., to King St., to finish at Banyan Court Mall.  Contact Corazon Cortes 536-5175, Fax:  732-3812

April 9, 2006 Sunday 8:30AM Starts 10:00AM End

PALM SUNDAY PArade IN PALOLO-KAIMUKI sponsored by Good Samaritan Church. The event will have 50 marchers and 1 trolley.  It will start at Good Samaritan Church at 1801 10th Ave. near Paalea St., to finish at Epiphany Church at 1041 10th Ave. near Harding Ave. Contact Rev. Gregory Johnson 735-5944, Fax:  544-0835

April 12, 2006 Wednesday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM End

SALUTE TO Youth Parade-1 sponsored by Coastline Travel. The event will have 700 marchers, 10 vehicles, 3 floats, 6 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave.,to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 6:00pm.  Contact Coastline Travel 1-714-621-1040 or Carla Crittenden 1-800-448-2374.  E-mail:  carla@coastlinetravel.com  For more info, visit their website:  www.hawaiiinvitational.com

April 19, 2006 Wednesday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM End

SALUTE TO Youth Parade-2 sponsored by Coastline Travel. The event will have 1,200 marchers, 15 vehicles, 5 floats, 12 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave.,to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 6:00pm. Contact Coastline Travel 1-714-621-1040 or Carla Crittenden 1-800-448-2374.  E-mail:  carla@coastlinetravel.com  For more info, visit their website:  www.hawaiiinvitational.com

April 20, 2006 Thursday 6:00PM Starts 8:00PM Ends

CELEBRATION OF Youth Parade-2 sponsored by PPF Hawaii. The event will have 400 marchers, 10 vehicles, 3 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave.,to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 5:30pm. Contact: Nate Taosoga 368-3627, Fax:  944-0955

April 23, 2006 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 9:00AM End

DASH AND SPLASH BIATHLON sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club. The event is expected to have 150 participants. Run- It will start at Kailua Boat Ramp, to Kawailoa Rd., to Aalapapa Dr., counterclockwise around Lanika Lp. bike path, to Mokulua Dr., to Kawailoa Rd., to Lihiwai Rd., to end at boat ramp.  Swim- 800 yards parallel to shore down to finish area.  Contact:  Kalani L. Kaanaana 295-2575, Fax:  263-7730

April 23, 2006 Sunday 9:00AM Starts 11:00AM End

STARBUCKS AIDS WALK FOR LIFE sponsored by Life Foundation. The event is expected to have 2,000 participants. It will start at Kapiolani Park Band Stand, to Kalakaua Ave.,  to jogging path and cross to the mauka side., to Paki Ave. jogging/bike path,  to Kapahulu Ave., to Kalakaua Ave.,  to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish line.  Contact Catherina Pudwill  521-2437, Ext. 250  Fax:  521-1279, For more info, visit their website: http://www.aidswalkhawaii.org/

April 29, 2006 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 11:30AM End

PASSION FOR PERFECTION FUN RUN sponsored by Kalihi Education Foundation. The event will have 1,500 runners.  First Loop- 1.7 miles:  It will start at Bishop Museum, to Bernice St., to Kapalama Ave., to Brigham St., to Kapalama Ave., to Bernice St., to Houghtailing, to King St., to Kalihi St., to Likelike Hwy., to Bernice St., to end at Bishop Museum. Second Loop - 1.4 miles: From Bishop Museum, to Bernice St., to Houghtailing St., to King St., to Kalihi St., to Likelike Hwy., to Bernice St., to end at Bishop Museum.   Contact Roger Higa 330-4691, Fax:  833-2600

April 29, 2006 Saturday 4:00PM Starts 10:00PM Ends

WAIKIKI SPAM JAM STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by the AT Marketing/Waikiki Improvement Assn.  The event is expected to have 8,000+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 2 pm for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Seaside Ave. to Kaiulani Avenue. Contact:  AT Marketing 926-1447, Fax:  926-1448, For more info, check their website:  www.at-marketing.net

April 30, 2006 Sunday 7:30AM Starts 2:30PM Ends

HALEIWA METRIC CENTURY RIDE sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League. The event is expected to have 2,000 riders. It will start at Kaiaka Beach Park 25K: Kaiaka Beach Park, to Haleiwa Rd., to Paala Rd., to  Kamehameha Hwy., Ehukai Beach Park turnaround, to Kam Hwy., to Joseph Leong Hwy., to Kam Hwy., to Weed Circle, to Kam Hwy., to end at North Shore Marketplace  50K: continue on Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku High School turn around, to Kam Hwy., to Joseph Leong Hwy., to Kam Hwy., to Weed Circle, to Kam Hwy., to end at North Shore Marketplace  100K: continue on Kamehameha Hwy., to Swanzy Beach Park turn around, to Kam Hwy., to Joseph Leong Hwy., to Kam Hwy., to Weed Circle, to Kam Hwy., to end at North Shore Marketplace.  No lanes will be closed, except for start of ride. Contact: HBL Chris Clark 735-5756  For more info, check out their website:  http://www.hbl.org/

April 30, 2006 Sunday 8:00AM Starts 2:00PM Ends

KALIHI HAND TOOL COMPETITION HeMan 2006 sponsored by Slim's Power Tools.  The event is expected to have 1,500+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 3:00 pm 4/29/06 to 8:00 am 4/30/06 for setup. The event will close Republican Street, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Libby St. to Kalihi St. Contact: Rand Okemura 841-0902 or 927-9995, Fax: 845-4180 Email: rjokemura@slimspowertools.com

April 30, 2006 Sunday 11:00AM Starts 4:00PM Ends

I LOVE KAILUA TOWN PARTY sponsored by the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle.  The event is expected to have 2,500+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 9 am for setup. The event will close Kailua Road, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Hahani St. to Kuiliei Rd. Contact: Paula Ress, Amy Hammond or Lyn Turner of Special Events Hawaii Ph. 234-0404  Fax: 234-0406  Email: specialeventshawaii@juno.com