Friday – Monday, February 14 – 17: 
Whale Tales 2014.  Up close and personal- all things whales! Learn about whales from top international scientists, photographers and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, parties, whale watches with the pros and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research.  Free admission ($20 suggested donation gratefully accepted). Located at The Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina. For information and schedule, call (808)-572-5700 or visit www.whaletrustmaui.org.

Friday, February 14: 
A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140.  For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com.  Reservations required three days before event.

February 14 – 17: 
Great Aloha Run & Expo.  The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower.1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Hwy., Kamehameha Hwy., and on to Aloha Stadium. Enjoy entertainment along the entire course. Race starts at 7a.m.  Race packet (running number, timing chip, pins and race instructions) pick-up and very late entry is held at the Ka GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu. GAR Expo Show Dates & Times:  February 14th, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; February 15th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; February 16th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Race day is February 17^th.  For more info & registration call (808) 528-7288 or visit www.greataloharun.com.