The free, sixth annual Israel Independence Day Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at Skygate Park.

Entertainment will include the Sunlight Orchestra, the Hora Dancers, exhibits, arts, crafts and activities for keiki.

Information: www.israeldayhawaii.com or Pinchas Neuman, 696-0077.

DIOCESE SPONSORS FAITH CONFERENCE

A faith formation conference, The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church, will be held June 25 to 28 at Damien Memorial School, 1401 Houghtailing St.

The conference is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu's Office of Religious Education.

Information: Lisa Gomes, associate director of the office, 203-6743 or www.hi-care.org.