"Aloha Shorts," a locally produced radio program of writings from Bamboo Ridge Press, is taking on the theme of "Man-Kine."

The live taping, set to begin at 6:45 p.m. Sunday in Atherton Performing Arts Studio, offers a peek at the soon-to-be-released Issue No. 94 by Bamboo Ridge Press, a collection of stories and poems on a wide range of subjects. The three pieces selected by the "Aloha Shorts" co-producers for broadcast focus on issues of masculine identity. Among the readers: state Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, Poamoho).

Reservations for seats at the free event are strongly recommended; call 955-8821. Shows tape before a live audience on the first Sunday of every month and are broadcast every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Hawaii Public Radio's KIPO 89.3 FM. Check out show podcasts at http://www.feeds2.feedburner.com/AlohaShorts.

aquatic nights

'Pre-Halloween' treat at Sea Life Park

Go trick-or-treating — in the nearby company of dolphins, sea lions and penguins — at Sea Life Park's "Pre-Halloween Night," 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow.

The event includes: $1 admission per person (adults and children); a Hawaii Ocean Theater open-air aquatic show at 5:30 p.m,; costume contest for ages 1 to 12; and 10 trick-or-treating stations around the park.

For more information, contact Sea Life Park's reservation department at 259-2500.

— Maureen O'Connell