More than 200 musicians and students gave their kokua to produce "Mana Maoli, Vols. II and III," Halau Kumana Public Charter School's new double CD. Jack Johnson, Paula Fuga and O-shen are just a few of the performers who lent their talents to the project. What you get is unadulterated music (and video!) — the CDs include "live backyard recordings." Solomon Enos did the cover art. All proceeds go to Halau Ku Mana and the other 11 charter schools known collectively as Na Lei Na'auao. You can buy the CD at www.halekumana.org or at any school location. 988-8995.

—Advertiser staff

DONATING HAIR FOR THOSE IN NEED

Today, Hilo resident Amy Adair will have her locks cut for the kick-off of Pantene Beautiful Lengths. She is one of 50 women volunteers donating eight inches of hair that will go into wigs for women who have lost hair through cancer treatment. Also cutting her hair: actress Diane Lane, on NBC's "Today" show this morning. For more on Pantene's campaign and ways to get involved, go to www.beautifullengths.com or call (800) 642-3754.

— Advertiser staff

FINAL WORD

"Don't eat Cheetohs and then sit down at a fancy hotel piano."

amy poehler | The "Saturday Night Live" cast member, on how to be civilized, in New York magazine