July 15

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Monday July 15
CLASSES
APDF Festival Intensive
Contact for location, time and cost, classes held July 8-26. Credit and noncredit options available. (956-8246)

Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease
Waikiki Community center, deadline to register is July 15, session takes place July 17, 10-11 a.m., free. Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, stages of the disease, treating symptoms, how to determine if it is Alzheimer’s Disease and hope for the future. Call to register. (923-1802)

Body Conditioning
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, third floor waiting area, Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 7, 6-7 p.m., $55-$6.50. Aerobics with a touch of Zumba appropriate for all levels including beginners. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Chairobics
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC, every Mon. thru Thurs. through Aug. 22 (no class on May 27), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $4-$5/class. Warm-up, stretch and do range-of-motion exercises, and strength training with weights. Written doctor’s authorization is required to attend the class. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Free To Be Me!
St. Christopher’s Church, Kailua, 6-8 p.m., free introductory presentation. Free To Be Me! is an innovative approach created to compliment the healing process for abused victims who have chosen to discover the benefits of forgiveness. Solution-based communication and goal-setting is the main focus and intent for the classes. (688-6548)

iCAN Career Skills Instruction
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 114, June 10 to Aug. 14, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon, free. Designed for students seeking academic assistance to better prepare for entry into workforce development courses related to careers in healthcare, sustainable energy or agriculture. (235-7433)

iCAN COMPASS Prep
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 114, June 10 to Aug. 14, Mon.-Thurs., 5-8 p.m., free. Brush-up on math, reading and grammar kills. (235-7433)

Keiki Botanicals Art Classes
Waimea Falls Park, July 1-Aug. 1, Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, $30-$300, ages 6-17. Explore the beaten path to find natural sights to make art in the wild. Also learn the importance of natural cultural sites as necessary elements to enrich our lives and reconnect with nature while teaching appreciation, respect and sustainability. Call to reserve your spot. (372-1571)

Landscape Drawing Classes
Waimea Falls Park, July 1-Aug. 1, Mon. and Wed., 1:30-3:30 p.m., $30-$350, ages 13 and older. Explore the grounds of Waimea Falls Park while getting to know native plants and cultural sites through artistic exploration. Call to reserve your spot. (372-1571)

Little Felted Animals
Visit website for location, 10 am.-noon, $15/student ages 8 and older. Learn how to make felted creations from wool. Use a felting needle to sculpt and mold each piece, combining different colors into one animal. Artist Liza Hamilton teaches students to work with the simple and unique material. (artexplorium.org)

Play in Clay
Windward Community College Haleo Palanakila 216, July 1-Aug. 7, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., $140 plus a $30 lab fee. An open ceramic studio for community people. Lab assistants help teach the basics of preparing clay, the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques. (235-7433)

Qi Gong
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, fourth floor waiting area, Mondays thru Aug. 12 (no class on May 27), 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)

Summer Classes
Mililani Shopping Center suite 2F, until Aug. 2, contact for times, $100 and up, depending on amount of sessions. The Chris McKinney Language Arts Center offers week-long summer writing workshops for children ages 3 to 12. (230-7569)

Tai Chi (Yang Style)
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, July 1-31, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginners class is held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., advanced class is held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., $25 plus a $15 lab fee. Learn this venerable Chinese martial art to improve your mental and physical health – excellent for stress relief and increasing the mind’s ability to focus. (235-7433)

Yogalates
Kaiser Permanente – Kapolei Clinic, first floor lobby, Mondays thru Aug. 5 (no class on May 27), 5:30-6:30 p.m., $70-$98. A combination of yoga and pilates for a full body workout. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Eating Disorder Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1B, 5-6:30 p.m., free. Find support for dealing with eating disorders. This group is not intended to serve as therapy. (737-3993)

COMMUNITY
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association Kapolei Registration
Makakilo Community Park, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association Kapolei registers students for Monday night classes in Mambo and Foxtrot. Classes begin on July 1 for eight Monday nights at 7 p.m. (781-2076, 220-6026)

Hidden Colors
1311 Kapiolani Blvd., second floor conference room 206, Mondays through July 29, 6-9 p.m., contact for cost. The African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii holds its summer film series and conversation with special guests including Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Frances C. Welsing and more. (597-1341)

Pali Momi Healthy Monday Screenings
Pearlridge Center, Uptown second level fronting Ecko Unlimited, 8-9 a.m., free. Blood pressure and blood-sugar level testing available. (pearlridgeonline.com)

Preps Summer Jam
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii – Spalding Clubhouse, June 3-July 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, free aftercare until 6 p.m., $500. A leadership-focused program for youth entering grades 6 to 8, which emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices, alcohol and drug-use prevention and team-building. Also includes eight field trips and seven beach excursions. A four-week program ($300) also available. (942-5111, spaldingbgch.com)

Summer Intersession Programs
The Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii – Spalding Clubhouse, June 3-July 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free care until 6 p.m., $400. For youth ages 7 to 10, entering grades 2 to 5. Participate in high-yield learning programs, daily physical fitness, computer literacy programs and more. Four-week program options also available.(942-5111, spaldingbgch.com)

MUSIC
JP Smoketrain
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Mondays through July 29, 2:30-5:30 p.m., contact for cost. JP Smoketrain performs rhythm, rock and blues. (780-7266)

Men in Grey Suits
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Mondays through July 29, 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. Men in Grey Suits perform surf rock. (780-7266)

Kalihi Union Church Centennial Celebration
Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King St., RSVP by July 15, event takes place Aug. 23-25, contact for times, contact for cost. Kalihi Union Church celebrates its 100th anniversary. Friday night features a Hawaiian meal and musical program. Saturday’s Fun Fair takes place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with family-friendly activities, games, prizes and food booths. Sunday’s combined morning worship service takes place at 10 a.m. with a concert later in the evening. (841-7022, kalihiunionchurch.org)

Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldie Bash Sock Hop
Pacific Beach Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, registration deadline is July 15, event takes place Oct. 18, 5 p.m.-midnight, $75/person, includes full dinner buffet. The 7th annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 benefitting the Hawaii Foodbank. Tables available for reservation. (239-5360, 834-1256)

THE ARTS
Oil Painting Exhibit
Honolulu Hale, July 1-19, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30, free. Featuring works from painters ages 55 to 95 years young. (973-7258)