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Hawaii's 2014 Best Dentists celebrated Feb. 21 at the Mercedez-Benz with a special casino night.

On Feb. 22, Warrior Dash Hawaii participants competed in an obstacle race at the Dillingham Ranch in Waialua, Hawaii. They overcame obstacles, such as climbing over a rock climbing wall, slogging through mud and crawling under barbed wire fencing. Event finishers enjoyed a free beer after the race.

On Feb. 17 (Presidents' Day), thousands of walkers and runners participated in the Great Aloha Run from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.

On Feb. 15, Pow Wow Hawaii and Honolulu Night Market teamed up for a block party in Kakaako.

On Feb. 7 and 8, visitors attended the Punahou School's Carnival "New York, New York The Carnival That Never Sleeps!" The two-day event raised money for the school's financial aid program.

On Feb. 8, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay's 2014 Swamp Romp participants raced through mud and dirt. Individuals and teams competed in the 3.5-mile run through the Nuupia ponds, Fort Hase Beach and challenging obstacles.

On Feb. 8, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay's 2014 Swamp Romp participants raced through mud and dirt. Individuals and teams competed in the 3.5-mile run through the Nuupia ponds, Fort Hase Beach and challenging obstacles.

On Jan. 26, the 62nd Cherry Blossom Festival officially kicked off at Honolulu Country Club.

On Jan. 28, attendees to the Bombay Sapphire World Bazaar tasted cocktails from around the world.

NFL all-star football players competed in the Pro Bowl game on Jan. 26. The Pro Bowl game kicked off the week leading up to the Super Bowl. NFL greats included Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Drew Brees, Nick Foles, Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Jimmy Graham, Josh Gordon, Alfred Morris and Desean Jackson.

On Jan. 24, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii NFL Youth Education Town Center - Nanakuli Clubhouse hosted a luncheon fundraiser for at-risk youth. NFL Pro Bowl cheerleaders, mascots and Chicago Bears football player Matt Forte attended the event at the Paradise Cove Ocean Garden in Ko Olina.

On Jan. 23, the monthly art and flea market, Art & Flea relaunched at a new location on 449 Cooke St.

On Jan. 22, the NFL hosted an event called Punt, Pass & Kick, featuring Special Olympics of Hawaii athletes and NFL Pro Bowl players.

On Jan. 15, the Hawaii State Legislature convened for the 2014 legislative session opening day ceremony. I am Haloa members and other Native Hawaiian organizations gathered outside the chamber for poi pounding demonstrations.

The original Ramen Burger made its Honolulu debut at Taste Table on Wednesday, Jan. 15. People waited in line for hours to get taste of a hamburger patty in between grilled ramen noodles. Ramen Burger creator Keizo Shimamoto prepped 700 Ramen Burgers for the debut event.

The Sony Open in Hawai‘i attracted more than 140 golf professionals to the Wai‘alae Country Club from Jan. 6-12, 2014. On Jan. 12, Jimmy Walker won the PGA Tour.

The largest charity event in Hawai‘i, the Sony Open attracted more than 150 golf professionals to the Wai‘alae Country Club. On Jan. 7, young golfers played in the Acura Hawai‘i Pro-Junior Skills Challenge. On Jan. 8, professional golfers competed in the All Day Sony Open in Hawai‘i Official Pro-Am.

On Jan. 4, The Ugly Sweater Run featured participants wearing ugly sweaters to the 5K run. Participants also donated new toys to the local Toys For Tots chapter.

More than 60 vendors sold art, vintage goods and other items at the Art and Flea's Rogue Christmas event in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event featured an Ugly Holiday Sweater contest.

On Dec. 15, Pinch of Salt for the Holidays featured pop-up shops, food vendors and DIY workshops.

On Dec. 14, adults dressed up as Santa or elves, and paraded around Waikiki for the Honolulu SantaCon 2013 event.

On Dec. 14, Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii hosted its 27th annual Brunch with Santa at the Japanese Cultural Center.