June 18

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Tuesday June 18
CLASSES
Artistic Adventures and Kid’s And Clay Ceramics
Contact for location, June 4-July 30, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 2-3 p.m., contact for cost. Fun, hands-on activities include drawing, painting, clay hand-building and more. (261-4484)

Atelier Hawaii
Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila Art Studios, May 28-July 5, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $1,200/non-credit, $1,488/6 credits for residents, $2,100/6 credits for non-residents. A 6-week intensive workshop in classical realism with an emphasis on portraiture and the figure. Noram Graffam teaches the course. Enrollment is limited. (235-7433, windward.hawaii.edu/atelier)

General Newborn Care
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $30/two people. Learn how to tell if your baby is sick, how to take your baby’s temperature, why babies cry, how to calm a crying baby and how to bathe your baby. Register online or call. (castlemed.org, 263-5400)

Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association Registration
Waimalu Elementary School, June 18 and 25, 7-8 p.m., July 2 and 9 – contact for times and cost. Learn to dance the samba and waltz in the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association’s Pearlridge chapter. Class begin July 2 through Aug. 20. (836-4579, 488-3935)

Seniors Helping Seniors
Great Aloha Run office, May 21-August 14, contact for times, free. Volunteers Rene Mansho and Teralyn Change return to coordinate two-hour classes for basic computer lessons. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)

COMMUNITY
Moving Rail Forward
Moana Surfrider, 5:30 p.m., contact for cost. The Honolulu Chapter of Sales and Marketing Executives International present daniel Grabauskas, chief executive officer, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit for a dinner meeting, “Moving Rail Forward: An Update on Construction and Impact.” (smeihonolulu.org)

FAMILY FUN
It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald
Aiea Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Ronald McDonald offers a fun-filled interactive performance featuring a creative blend of music, magic and games. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (483-7333)

Walk Like An Egyptian
Kahuku Public and School Library, 6:30 p.m., free. Children ages 5 and older are invited to discover the mysteries of Egypt. (293-8935)

MUSIC
Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band
Mililani Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. “Uncle Wayne” Watkins and the Howling Dog Band perform. Keiki ages 3 and older, accompanied with a parent or caregiver, are invited to experiences the energetic, educational and entertaining performance. (627-7470)

THE ARTS
Zoonami
The ARTS at Marks Garage, submission and payment deadline is June 18, $15/piece. Selected works will showcase aesthetic, scientific and/or emotional appreciation for our featured, furry, scaly or imaginary animal friends. Three entries per artist, max. Submit images via jpegs to email address. (artatmarks.com, info@artsatmarks.com)