June 5

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Wednesday June 5
CLASSES
Artistic Adventures in Kailua
Contact for location, Wednesdays through July, contact for times and cost. The summer art camp features classes such as “Colorful Clay Sea Life” and “Mosaic Work of Art.” (261-4484)

Breastfeeding Class
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, June 5 or 19, 6-8:30 p.m., $25 or free with any Castle childbirth class. Register online or call. (castlemed.org, 263-5400)

Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA)
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 107, June 5-July 25, Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $1,190. The curriculum prepares students to achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to ill or disabled patients. (371-0397, 235-7328)

Clutter Free For Life
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 106, 6-8:30 p.m., $25. Learn the basics of how to rid yourself of clutter, break through old patterns and implement systems to organize your life, home and office. (235-7433)

Jazzercise Grand Opening
Palolo Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo Ave., 8:15-9:30 a.m., free. Jazzercise celebrates its grand opening with a free class. Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga, pilates and kickboxing into fun dance routines. All fitness levels welcome. (349-3457, midoricowart@me.com)

Qi Gong
Kaiser Permanente – Moanalua Clinic, second floor waiting area, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., $60-$74. This ancient form of standing meditation activates the acupuncture meridians and cultivates body energy. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Senior Citizen Computer Classes
Carole Kai Charities, Inc. Office, 418 Kuwili St., through August 16, contact for days and times, free. Senior Citizens are invited to sign-up for free two-hour computer classes to learn basic concepts including: e-mail, use of Internet, composing documents and more. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)

Teen to Adult Magic Class
Moanalua Valley, Wednesdays through July 3, 7 p.m., $149. Mike Chine teaches an entry-level class for participants ages 12 and older. Includes all materials. (836-1800, mikec1800@aol.com)

Advance Directives
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E, 10-11:30 a.m., free. Learn how to understand forms so that your loved ones know exactly what you want in the even you’re unable to care for yourself or express your wishes. Pre-registration and a valid picture ID are required. (432-2260)

Flexibility for Your Back and Neck
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 105, 9:45-11:45 a.m., $9. Release tension and increase range of motion in your neck and back by practicing gentle yoga movements. (235-7433)

COMMUNITY
Lawmakers Listen Community Meeting
Waialae Elementary Public Charter School Cafeteria, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rep. Bert Kobayashi (Waialae, Kahala, Diamond Head, Kapahulu) joined by speaker Joe Souki, vice-speaker John Mizuno, finance chair Slyvia Luke and vice-chair Scott Nishimoto, and health chair Della Au Belatti participate in an ongoing series of state-wide community meetings with district representatives and house leadership. (586-6310)

Bento Rakugo Storytelling
Kaimuki Library, 3:30 p.m., free. Bento Rakugo performs in the traditional Rakugo storytelling style with a modern twist for “Dig into Reading,” the Hawaii State Public Library System Children’s Summer Reading Program. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (733-8422)

Dig Into The Past
Kahuku Public and School Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Dig into the past with fossils, food and fun. Limited to 25 participants ages 5 and older; registration is required. Contact the library ASAP if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (293-8935)

Honu Petroglyph Printing
Waikiki Aquarium, 3 p.m., free with admission. Waikiki Aquarium presents Afternoons at the Aquarium. Learn the importance of sea turtles in the Hawaiian culture with petroglyph expert and artist Lynn Cook, as she teaches keiki how to make honu petroglyph prints. (923-9741)

PCC Kamaaina Summer Special
Polynesian Cultural Center, until the end of August, contact for times, $15/general admission, $25/dinner and show special. PCC offers kamaaina specials. (367-7060)

Mango Season Trio
Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through June 26, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)

Mark Prados and His Enablers
Downbeat Lounge, 8-11 p.m., free, ages 21 and older. Restless Leg also performs jazz music. (markprados.com/welcome.html)

Nando Suan and Mike Barques
Nico’s Pier 38, contact for times and cost. Nando Suan and Mike Barques, jazz guitarist virtuosos, perform. (540-1377)

Sasha Yates and Michelangelo Barques Duo
JJ’s Bistro and French Pastry, 6-9 p.m. (739-0993)

A Taste Around the World
Lemongrass Cafe, 6:30 p.m., $65. A benefit fundraiser that supports scholarships for students whose goal it is to become a teacher or school educator. (tinyurl.com/pdkdinner)

Royal Drink of the King
Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar, 6-9 p.m., $175. The Friends of Iolani Palace hold a private wine-tasting event. D K Restaurant’s master sommelier Chuck Furuya has invited two winemakers whose wins are highly allocated to help guests understand King Kalakau’as love for great wine. The event raises funds for Iolani Palace. (522-0827)

Simple Organized Kahala Anniversary Celebration
Simply Organized Kahala, June 5-18, visit website for hours and cost. Join Simply Organized for store specials, demonstrations by professional organizers and a special product knowledge event, in celebration of one year at Kahala Mall. (739-7007)

THE ARTS
Musical Sounds and Native Ecologies
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library’s Bridge Gallery, through Aug. 15, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. “Musical sounds and native ecologies: musical instruments and cultural sustainability,” highlights the valuable instrument collection also used as a teaching resource, housed in the Ethnomusicology Program. (museum.hawaii.edu)

Peter Antrim Kowalke Art Exhibit
The Morning Brew Cafe, runs May 15-August 15, Sun. through Thurs. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., free. Featuring an exhibit of Peter Antrim Kowalke’s recent paintings. Part of the proceeds will help fund travel for young Hawaii equestrian riders who represent Hawaii in out-of-state competitions. (262-7770)