A new queen will be crowned tonight at the 29th annual Miss Chinatown Hawai'i Pageant at the Hawai'i Theatre. The pageant, presented by the United Chinese Society, begins at 6:30 p.m. Contestants will compete for cash and prizes, including more than $30,000 in scholarships through Hawai'i Pacific University. The winner will represent Hawai'i in the national Miss Chinatown USA Pageant held in San Francisco. Tickets are $25 each and available at the Hawai'i Theatre box office. For information: 528-0506, www.misschinatown.com.

'PUPPY BUYERS GUIDE'

BEFORE YOU CALL THE POOCH YOUR OWN ...

Choosing the right dog for your family and lifestyle isn't easy. But the new "Puppy Buyers Guide," put out by The Humane Society of the United States, can help. It provides advice on everything from shelter adoptions to finding reputable breeders. Go to www.PuppyBuyersGuide.org or request a free copy by calling (202) 452-1100.

FINAL WORD

"You get discouraged. ... We've been rejected from other film festivals, so this means a lot."

Josh Salzman | co-producer of "Time and Tides," which won the Halekulani Golden Orchid award for best documentary, at the Hawaii International Film Festival. He's seen here at the awards ceremony with Julie Bayer, his partner in the film.