Entranced by Hokule'a? You may want to check out "Traditions of the Pacific," a two-day program that begins with the presentation "Ben Finney: Navigating Into Polynesia's Past," at 6 p.m. April 12 at Bishop Museum's Atherton Halau; $5 (free for members). Nautical anthropologist and Polynesian Voyaging Society founder Finney's illustrated lecture covers the rebirth of Polynesian voyaging. The second day includes a field trip to the canoe hale at He'eia State Park with Bobby Puakea to see Hawaiian canoe building; 10 a.m. April 14; $10 ($5 members). Information: 848-4172; or lyssa.omori@bishopmuseum.org.

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THE SCOOP

ICE CREAM ELECTION

Haagen-Dazs put out a call for new flavors, and the company has whittled entries down to three. Go to the Haagen-Dazs Web site to view videos on the trio — caramelized pear and toasted pecans, coco y cacao and blueberry Belgian waffles — and their creators. Which one would you most like to taste? Vote for your favorite to have it produced and in supermarket freezers. http://scoop.haagen-dazs.com.

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FINAL WORD

"Finding a panther in my bathroom."

Ellen DeGeneres | when asked what her greatest fear is, in Vanity Fair