SPECIAL

LAUHALA WEAVING, learn how to prepare, clean and weave a six-inch turtle with instructor Lucas Esdicul; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 or Aug. 13, 20, 27; Foster Botanical Garden; $10 plus garden admission fee; 522-7064.

"ORCHIDS FOR EVERYONE," 2008 Kaimuki Orchid Society Orchid Show; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18-19 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20; Kalani High School Gymnasium and Cafeteria; $2; 265-9498, www.kaimukiorchidsociety.org.

HAWAI'I ALL-COLLECTORS SHOW 2008, plant and water lily sale, displays, potting demonstrations and more; 3-9 p.m. July 18 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $4 adults, $2 ages 7-11; 259-6886.

HAWAIIAN LEI MAKING, with instructor Brian Choy; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 19 and 26; Lyon Arboretum; $50 for three classes; 988-0461.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S GLEAM, children's activities, arts and crafts, fishing, painting, face-painting and more; 4:30-10 p.m. July 19; Foster Botanical Garden; free; 522-7064.

UH TERMITE PROJECT SEMINAR; 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 23; Windward Community College; free; 235-7433.

ONGOING

GARDEN TOUR, 1-mile (1.5-hour) "easy" guided walk to view the Kane'ohe garden's flowers, plants and trees; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily (keiki-focused tour, 1 p.m. Sundays); Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens; $14.50, discounts for kama'aina; 239-6775.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Home & Garden Cal" in the subject line.