West Oahu Highlights
• BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. June 1 at Kapolei Bank of Hawaii, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. June 4 at Tony Group autoplex on Ka Uka Boulevard, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 6 at Pearlridge Center Downtown, and 7:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m. June 7 at 91-1085 Lexington St. in Kapolei. Call 848- 4770.
• RONALD Ronald McDonald celebrates Children’s Summer Reading Program with music, magic and games during visits to Kapolei Library at 10:30 a.m. June 1 (693-7050), Waipahu Library at 10:30 a.m. June 6 (675-0358), Aiea Library at 10:30 a.m. June 10 (483-7333), Pearl City Library at 1 p.m. June 22 (453-5655), and Ewa Beach Library at 10:30 a.m. July 16 (689- 1204).
• GIRLS NIGHT Pali Momi Medical Center hosts a “Girls Night Out” from 5 to 7 p.m. June 5, offering manicures, massages, makeovers and more. Call 535-7733.
• SOCCER TRYOUTS Kaoi Soccer Cub conducts open tryouts from 5 to 7 p.m. June 5 (register from 4 to 5) at Central Oahu Regional Park, field 2, for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Bring soccer gear, ball and ID. Call 864-2791 or visit kaoisoccerclub.org.
• CAR SHOW A car show and family day are planned by Keiki Education Living Independent Institute from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 at Kapolei High School to benefit special needs awareness. Planned are entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, food and product vendors, bouncers, ponies, exhibits and more. Email haolem002@gmail.com.
• TARO HELP Kalauao La‘au Restoration Project in Ka‘onohi plans a public work day from 7:30 to 11 a.m. June 6 in the taro patch, located above Sumida watercress farm at Pearlridge. A potluck lunch follows. RSVP to Anthony De Luze at 397- 8685 or kaonohipoi@gmail.com.
• SUMMER PIES Retired culinary teacher Cynthia Pratt leads a WithOutWalls workshop on “Easy Like Summer Pie” from 9 a.m. to noon June 6 at Kapolei High, building J, including single- and double-crust pies to take home. Fee is $15, or $40 for families of up the three people, plus $12 for the take-home pie. Call Malama Learning Center at 483-0678 or visit malamalearningcenter. org.
• MIDWAY TALK Historian Craig Symonds discusses the Battle of Midway at its 73rd anniversary at 1:30 p.m. June 6 at Pacific Aviation Museum theater, followed by a book signing at 2:30 p.m. in the museum gallery of Hangar 37. The program is free with museum admission. Call 441- 1000.
• AQUAPONICS Halawa Xeriscape Garden conducts an Advanced Aquaponics workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 6 at 99-1268 Iwaena St., led by HappyPonics Farm staff. Fee is $5, and registration closes June 5. Call 748- 5363.
• MIGRAINES Dr. Laura Miller discuses “What you need to know about Migraines” at 8:30 a.m. June 6 in Pali Momi Medical Center’s first-floor conference room. RSVP to 535-7733.
• E-WASTE Waipio Shopping Center offers an E-Waste Recycling Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6, accepting computers, keyboards, phones and much more. Visit shopwaipio.com.
• TRACK CLUB Leeward Track Club registers athletes ages 5 to 18 now for the USATF Hawaii Summer Track Season (June 6-July 11). Call coach Tony at 497-6078 or email t200m@aol.com.
• WAIAU HIKE Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club leads a 10-mile advanced hike to Waiau ridge at 8 a.m. June 7. Visit htmclub.org.
• PET WALK The second annual West Oahu Pet Walk & Summer Fair run from 8 a.m. to noon June 7 at Ewa District Park, hosted by Poi Dogs & Popoki. The one-mile walk is at 8 a.m., the fair at 10 a.m., featuring microchipping, costume and photo contests, pool play, games, ask-a-vet and more. Call 551-7915.
• NEIGHBORS Aiea Neighborhood Board meets at 7:30 p.m. June 8 at Aiea Library, and Ewa meets at 7 p.m. June 11 at Ewa Beach Library. Call 768-3710.
• PARK HULA Asing Community Park offers 10 weeks of hula instruction beginning June 9 — adults at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, keiki at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The park is located at 91- 1450 Renton Road. Call Leinani at 681-6435.
• ORCHIDS Aiea Orchid Club presents its annual orchid show and sale June 12-14 at Aiea Elementary School. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday. Plant sale closes at 2 p.m. Email aieaorchidclub@yahoo.com.
• TEEN PARTY Wet ‘n’ Wild in Kapolei hosts a summer block party for teens June 13 with deejays, a dance crew competition, rides and more for ages 14 to 18 with valid ID. Visit flavorus.com/summerblockparty.
• LAWNS Oahu Urban Garden Center’s Stroll the Gardens day runs from 9 a.m. to noon June 13, featuring a workshop on “Lawns for the Home Garden” ($10), plus a plant sale and a Master Gardeners’ answer booth at 955 Kamehameha Hwy. To register for the workshop, call 453-6050.
• WORKSHOPS Hi‘ilei Aloha LLC sponsors workshops on Native Hawaiian leadership development from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13-14 at Hawaii Maoli (91-1270 Kinoiki St.) and Grant Writing from 9 a.m to noon June 24 at Hale Pono‘i (91-5420 Kapolei Parkway. Call Jennifer at 596-8990, ext. 1013.
• SOCCER Leeward AYSO 269 (Makaha to Kapolei) is registering players age 4-18. Early fee is $75 (until May 31, then $85), which includes uniform, insurance and photo package. Make checks payable to AYSO 269; credit cards welcome. Seasons start in August and September, depending on age. Visit leewardayso269. com.
• HURRICANES The KapCity Hurricanes are accepting new players now for tackle football season. Fees vary from grades K to 8. Register at kapcityhurricanes. sportssignup.co m, or call Leilani at 393- 5844.
• HURRICANES Ewa Beach Hurricanes are conducting registration for intermediate and elementary football players, coaches and parent help. Apply to ewabeachhurricanes@gmail .com or call Coach Nolan at 232-4449.
• CARDINALS Ewa Beach Cardinals are accepting applications for the fall football season of intermediate and elementary, no-weight-limit play, as well adult staff support and coaches. Call 271- 5792 or email theewabeachcardinals@ gmail.com as soon as possible. Ongoing
• BUDDHISTS Kapolei Buddhist Sangha conducts services at 10 a.m. each third Sunday at Ewa Hongwanji, 91-1133 Renton Road. A Dharma talk also is offered at 6:30 p.m. on the first Saturday at the Hongwanji. Call 492-7254.
• JIU JITSU The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy has opened in Kapolei, offering family-oriented instruction for all age and skill levels. Call 782-8590 or email cjjfkapolei@gmail.com.
• FITNESS R.I.P.P.E.D. Fitness offers a complete one-hour workout at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Momilani Rec Center covering cardio, agility, resistance and endurance. Call 676-9677.
• CHORALE New singers are invited to join the Kapolei Chorale at its rehearsals, held at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday in Kapolei. The group features sopranos, altos, tenors and basses for four-part harmony. Call Judy at 623- 4045.
• SLACK KEYYameen Fong teaches classes in beginner slack-key guitar in four weekly meetings at 9 a.m. Thursdays, and ukulele picking at 10 a.m. Thursdays, both at Ewa Mahiko District Park, 91- 1145 Renton Road. Call 685-6035 or visit fongsmusic. homestead.com.
• GATHERING Prince Kuhio Community Center hosts The Gathering Place market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 91-1270 Kinoiki St. in Kapolei, offering food, crafts and entertainment to bring Westside folks together. Vendors may call Megan at 772-6682.
• ROTARY P.M. Kapolei Sunset Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. Mondays on Kai ‘Oli‘Oli catamaran at Ko Olina Marina. Dinner costs $11 and is followed by a brief program. Parking is validated. RSVP to 347- 9721.
• ROTARY A.M. Kapolei Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays in the faculty lounge at Kapolei High School. Call 722-1489.
• YOGA Free classes in Holistic Energy Yoga meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Waiau District Park. Call 381-4376.
• AIEA HULA Halau Hula ‘O Kala Kapeka has hula classes on five skill levels at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church hall, 99- 312 Moanalua Road in Aiea. Call 255-4001.
• HULA WAIPAHU No Kealoha O Hula halau offers beginner/intermediate classes at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and adult beginner classes at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays in Village Park. Fee is $30, plus a refundable $30 deposit. Call Desiree at 478-0404.
• HULA KAPOLEI Na Pua O Kekoolani conducts hula classes at 4 p.m. Thursdays for keiki (ages 4-12), and 4:45 p.m. Thursdays for teens and wahine in the Makakilo- Kapolei area. Call 258-3930.
