Windward Oahu Highlights

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• JUNE ART Kailua High art teacher Noni Floyd has her work on view at Morning Brew (in Times Shopping Center) in June. Call the school at 266-7900.

• FOLK MUSIC Keith Haugen, Frank Uehara and Carmen Haugen perform a free concert of Hawaiian and contemporary folk music at 7 p.m. June 2 in Pohai Nani auditorium. Singing along is encouraged. Next up is music by the Bellringers at 2 p.m. June

7. Call 234-6639.

• ENERGY Kathy Lerps and Marilyn Nagel conduct a five-week study group on “energy experiments,” meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 2 at Windward Unity Church. The series is based on Pam Grout’s bestseller, E-Squared. The church is at 46-005 Kawa St. #303. Call 262-6731.

• GRADUATIONS Area graduation ceremonies are set for 10:30 a.m. June 2 on campus for Olomana School; 6:30 p.m. June 2 at Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall for Kalaheo High; and 5 p.m. June 7 in Paliku Theatre for Hakipuu Learning Center. Call the individual schools for details.

• CONSERVATION

Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant of One Ocean Diving talk story about their shark and marine conservation work from 7 to 9 p.m. June 3 at Surfer, The Bar at Turtle Bay Resort in conjunction with Ocean Fest 2015. Donation is $5. Call 293-6000.

• CANCER HELP Castle Medical Center sponsors a cancer support group from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 3. Preregister at 800-227-2345.

• READ Ronald McDon-ald celebrates Children’s Summer Reading Program with music, magic and games during visits to Kailua Library at 11 a.m. June 3 (266-9911), 10:30a.m. June 4 at Kaneohe Library (233-5676), 10:30 a.m. June 16 at Waimanalo Library (259-2610) and 10 a.m. June 25 at Kahuku Library (293-8935).

• JOINT CARE Orthopaedic surgeon Linda Rasmussen discusses treat ments to manage joint pain at 6 p.m. June 4 in Castle Medical Center’s wellness auditorium. Call 263-5400.

• SOCCER TRYOUTS Eastside Soccer Club conducts tryouts from 5 p.m. June 4 and 5 at King Intermediate field for boys and girls born “from August 2000 and younger.” Sponsors also are welcome. Call Glenn at 292-9475.

• BLOOD DRIVES Ha-waii Blood Bank has donor drives June 4 at the following sites: 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at BYU-Hawaii ballroom, 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at Castle Medical Center, and 4:15-7 p.m. at Kailua Town Center; and 8:15 a.m. to noon June 7 at Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center. Call 848-4770.

• NEIGHBORS Kailua Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. June 4 at Kailua District Park, Waimanalo meets at 7:30 p.m. June 8 at the National Guard training auditorium on Bellows, Kahaluu meets at 7 p.m. June 10 at KEY Project, and Ko‘olauloa meets at 6 p.m. June 11 at Hau‘ula Community Center. Call 768-3710.

• BEACH PARTY Ola Restaurant hosts a Beach Party Benefit and Art Show in conjunction with Ocean Fest 2015 from 5 to 9 p.m. June 5 at Turtle Bay Resort, featuring music, art, a beach bonfire, drinks, food and more. Donation is $5 at the door at Turtle Bay Resort. Call 293-6000.

• HAIKU MUSIC Ho-‘okani entertains from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 5 at Haleiwa Joe’s on Haiku Road. Next up is Kapena Trio June 12. Call 247-6671.

• PITCHING National Pitching Association runs clinics on pitching and throwing mechanics June 5-7 at Kailua High baseball field for ages 8 and older. Fee is $200. Call Wendy at 306-3184.

• MALAEKAHANA Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club leads a 5-mile intermediate ridge hike to Malaekahana pool at 8 a.m. June 6. Visit htm-club.org.

• CLUB GALA Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii’s Windward Clubhouse hosts its annual benefit, “Under the Ko‘olau Stars,” from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6 at Mid-Pacific Country Club with live entertainment, drinks and dishes from area restaurants. Tickets cost $125 and proceeds support the program for 500 Windward keiki. Call 263-0555.

• BLOCK PARTY Pali View Baptist Church invites everyone to its Block Party and Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at 45-510 Halekou Road, featuring free food, free bounce house and a variety of used items for sale. Proceeds go to the church mission projects. Call 247-4271.

• OCEAN FEST North Shore Ocean Education Coalition presents its fourth annual North Shore Ocean Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 on Turtle Bay Resort’s Bay View Beach Lawn. Activities for the public range from films, music, hula and crafts to food, exhibits, a treasure hunt, silent auction and more. Call 255-6944.

• MARSH HELP Volunteers meet from 9 a.m. to noon June 6 to help improve the Kawainui Marsh restoration ponds.

Call DLNR biologist James Cogswell at 266-0911.

• CLUTTER Marilyn Nagel leads a class in “Clutter Free for Life — Understanding the Basics” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 9 at Windward CC. Fee is $30. (Registration was due June 1. Call 235-7433.)

• STARGAZING Hoku-lani Imaginarium hosts a “Stargazing” show at 7 p.m. June 10 at Windward CC. Admission is $7-$5. Call 235-7433.

• TENSION Eileen Towata leads a fitness workshop, including floor exercises, at 1 p.m. June 10 on “Freeing the Shoulders and Neck” at Castle Medical Center. Fee is $15. Call 263-5050.

• PIZZA FUNDS The 24-VII Heartbeat dance troupe is raising funds at Pizza Huts islandwide June 10 and July 6 to defray costs of its trip to perform at the Special Olympics World Games in L.A. (For the required flier, call 554-1410). To offer help, call 255-4305, email jungm001@hawaii.rr.com or visit gofundme.com/heartbeat2w orlds.

• CONCERT Shawn Pimental and Lehua Kalima perform a free King Kamehameha Day concert at 1 p.m. June 11 at Windward Mall. Call 235-1143.

• BINGO & BUFFET A Cup of Tea hosts a bingo night at 6 p.m. June 13 at 407 Uluniu St. #101, featuring the $30.95 Lady Tiffany buffet. For reservations, call 230-8832.

• KANIKAPILA Raiatea Helm entertains at 4 p.m. June 13 in a free “Kanikapila in Kailua” concert in Kailua parking garage, sponsored by A&B Properties and Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. Call 543-3546.

• ESTUARY HELP Hui o Ko‘olaupoko seeks volunteers for work on its He‘eia Estuary Restoration Project from 9 a.m. to noon June 13 at He‘eia State Park. Visit huihawaii.org.

• BASKETBALL Kailua Community Basketball League conducts final registration from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 13 and 20 at Enchanted Lake Playground for boys and girls born between 1998 and 2008 (1997 OK if a high school senior in September 2015). Bring proof of birth date and health insurance. Call Gary at 216-8103, Mike at 352-1364 or Carl at 221-0553.

• OCEAN SAFETY Na Kama Kai conducts ocean safety classes for youths June 14 at Waimanalo Beach Park. To learn more or to offer help, call 864-9164.

• NATURE HOUR Ho-‘omaluhia Botanical Garden offers a free preschool Nature Hour at 10:30 a.m. June 16 on the theme “Seeds.” Bring snack, rain gear and a parent. To register, call 233-7323.

• JUNIOR BOWLERS Pali Lanes Junior Bowling Program begins at 9 a.m. June 20 at the Kailua bowling alley, and applications are available now at the front desk. Call Art Machado at 261-0828.

• FISHPOND HELP Waikalua Loko Fishpond welcomes volunteers from 8 a.m. to noon June 20 for a workday at the pond on Kaneohe Bay. Call Andrea at 263-8202 or email jepsona001@hawaii.rr.com.

• POP WARNER Kane-ohe Pop Warner Football and Cheer Registration is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 at Windward Mall, upper level by T&C Surf. Call 235-1143.

• BAY TOURS Ko‘olau-poko Hawaiian Civic Club leads historic/cultural boat tours of Kaneohe Bay at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 20 and July 25 aboard Coral Queen glass-bottom boat at He‘eia Kea pier. Fee is $20 per adult and $10 per keiki. Call 235-8111.

• BALLROOM Kailua’s Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association chapter offers an eight-week beginner course in rumba, East Coast swing and American Social, beginning at 7:10 p.m. July 6 at Kailua District Park multipurpose rooms. The course marks the group’s 56th year of “Where Dancing Begins.” Call Gary at 285-6072.

Ongoing

• MENTAL HELP United Self-Help sponsors a mental health support group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive, providing a safe environment to share personal concerns. Call 235-2615.

• RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meets from 7 to 9 p.m. each Saturday at Hope Chapel Kaneohe Bay, 45-815 Pookela St. The national, faith-based program and support group helps people with their hurts, habits and hang-ups. Free childcare is available. Call Ernie at 225-7408.

• FOOD Windward United Church of Christ’s food pantry is open 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays for needy folk, and also welcomes donations of cash and nonperishable food. Its thrift shop runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive.Call 254-3802.

• KAILUA BOOKS Friends of Kailua Library bookstore is open at the library entrance from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 1-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call 392-1824.

• DENTAL CLINIC

Waimanalo Health Center has a dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except noon-1 p.m.) weekdays at 41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy., accepting all new patients and most insurance plans. Call 259-5466.

• WAIMANALO ART Ginny Walden Art Gallery is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment, featuring Walden’s matted prints, giclees and print orders. Her studio is located at 41-829 Kakaina St. #A-4. Call 389-0579.