What’s Up in Windward Oahu

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Wednesday November 26

King showcase RSVP by today for King Intermediate’s showcase of programs, courses and staff, set for 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 3 for parents of fifthand sixth-graders. Call 233-5727, ext. 231, or visit ppshi.org.

Movie night Kaneohe Library screens the free film Maleficent at 6 p.m. in the library basement. Call 233-5676.

Healthy pregnancy Castle Medical Center has a Healthy Pregnancy class from 6 to 8 p.m. for couples. Fee is $10 per person. To register, call 263-5400.

Thanksgiving worship Windward Coalition of Churches hosts a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7 p.m. in Pohai Nani auditorium. The offering goes to women’s prison scholarships. Call 236-7814.

Stargazing Hokulani Imaginarium at WCC presents “Led Zeppelin” at 7 tonight, “Magic Tree House Space Mission” at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Friday, and “Stargazing” at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Admission is $7, $6 and $5. Call 235-7433.

Kaneohe book sale Friends of Kaneohe Library sell all craft and cookbooks at half-price in November in the basement bookstore. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. today, 1-3 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday. Call 247-4819.

AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6:30 and 8 tonight, and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Windward Unity Church, 46-005 Kawa St. Suite 303. Call 262-6731.

Turkey tickets KEY Tickets are on sale now ($20) until all spaces are reserved for KEY Project’s annual Thanksgiving Imu Project today and Thursday. Call 239-5777 or 277-8686.

Turkey tickets St. John’s Tickets are on sale now ($15) until all spaces are reserved for the Thanksgiving imu benefit at St. John’s By-the-Sea on Lihikai Drive. Call 239-7198 or 239-7000.

HPU musical Hawaii Pacific University presents a special performance of Fiddler on the Roof at 7:30 tonight. Shows continue Friday-Sunday at Paul and Vi Loo Theatre in Kaneohe. Tickets cost $20. Call 375-1282.

Thursday November 27 Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday November 28

Piano tribute Ernest Chang’s piano students play a memorial tribute of Schubert music for the A.T. “Red” Miller at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani auditorium. Call 234-6639.

Haiku music Pena Boy entertains from 8:30 to 10:30 tonight at Haleiwa Joe’s on Haiku Road. Call 247-6671.

Saturday November 29

Church fair Christ Church Uniting has a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1300 Kailua Road, featuring a bake sale, plants, Christmas trees, woodwork, crafts and much more. Call 262-6911.

Hula show Kumu hula Shona Lam Ho and Ho’omaika’i Hula Halau of Kahaluu dance at 1 p.m. at Windward Mall center court. Call 235-1143.

Blood drives Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives today — 7 a.m.-noon at Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, and 8-11:30 a.m. at Laie Shopping Center. Call 848-4770.

Church breakfast Windward Unity Church plans a get-acquainted breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Cinnamon’s in Kailua. Call 262-6731.

Mini art Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery’s current miniature painting exhibit closes today. Call 230-3189.

Santa’s boutique Santa’s Helpers Boutique is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 871 Kainui Drive. Call 599-4545.

Artisan fair Kalama Beach Club hosts its seventh annual Holiday Artisan Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 280 N. Kalaheo Ave., featuring 40 booths of locally made goods, fiber art, clothing, plants, paintings, eco-friendly items, ornaments, food items and much more. Parking is free. Call 262-5995.

Sunday November 30

Royal music Royal Hawaiian Band plays at 1 p.m. at Windward Mall center court. Call 922-5331.

Hanauma talks Hanauma Nature Preserve hosts free public lectures by UH grad students at 3 p.m. in the park theater on groundwater influences, climate change forecasting and chemical change in oceans. Parking costs $1. Call 397-5840.

Monday December 1

College aid Castle High School conducts a financial aid night for all students and parents at 6:30 p.m. in the library. WCC financial aid officer Steven Chigawa covers the FAFSA form and other ways to obtain college funds. Call 233-5600.

‘Local view’ art Ginny Walden’s latest art show, “My Local View — local gatherings, portraits, seascapes,” closes today at her gallery at 41-829 Kakaina St. #A-4 in Waimanalo. Call 389-0579.

Tuesday December 2

Kaneohe book sale Friends of Kaneohe Library offers half-off prices in December on all Christmas/holiday books, CDs and DVDs in the library basement bookstore. Hours are 1-3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Volunteers to sort and shelve donated items are welcome anytime. Call 247-4819.

Ohana food Ohana Food Distribution has free food for qualified families from 2:30 p.m. today while supplies last at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Registration begins at 2. Call 239-5777.

Incoming freshmen Castle High School holds a registration night for incoming 2015 freshmen and their parents at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Call 233-5600, ext. 2236.

Blood drive Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Hale Akoakoa 101, 103 and 105 at WCC. Call 848-4770.

St. Nick pets Santa invites pets (leashed or in a cage) to pose with him for photos at Windward Mall from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Dec. 9 and 16 at center court. Call 235-1143.

Upcoming

All about fishponds Paepae o He’eia will host an “Evening Launa” from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the fishpond to share and learn about the scientific research underway, along with light refreshments and drinks. RSVP to 236-6178 or email admin@paepaeoheeia.org.

Blood drives Hawaii Blood Bank will have donor drives from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at BYU-Hawaii ballroom, and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Kalaheo High library. Call 848-4770.

Kailua music Singer/songwriter Gigi Love will entertain at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 17 at The Grove on Aulike Street, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Lanikai Craft Faire. Call 291-6771.

Board meetings Kailua Neighborhood Board will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Kailua District Park, Kahaluu at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at KEY Project, Ko’olauloa at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Hauula Community Center, and Kaneohe at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Ben Parker Elementary cafeteria. Call 768-3710.

Lanikai “bus” Lanikai Elementary’s Walking School Bus will travel from 7:20 to 7:40 a.m. Dec. 5, with students either walking or biking from the beach park to school.

Fantasy arts WCC’s Gallery ‘Iolani will have its Christmas Fantasy Art and Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5-7 in Hale Palanakila. Call 235-1218.

Aikahi recycling Aikahi Elementary School will have a recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6, accepting all kinds of items from scrap metal, appliances and computers to cardboard. Call 254-7944.

Poinsettias, crafts St. John Vianney Parish will have its Holiday Craft Fair & Poinsettia Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Email dsousa@sjvkailua.org.