What’s Up in Windward Oahu

Wednesday
April 24

Movie night
Kaneohe Library hosts family movie night at 6 p.m. with Wreck-it Ralph and popcorn. Call 233-5674.

Teen art show
Kailua High art class students display their works now through May 12 at Morning Brew. Call 262-7770.

Star struck
WCC’s Hokulani Imaginarium hosts a show with Led Zepellin classic rock music and “mind-blowing graphics” at 7 p.m. Admission is $7, $6 and $5. (235-7433).

Vision training
Public signup deadline is today for the “Acupressure for Eye Strain” class, set for 9:45 a.m. May 1 in Hale Kuhina 115 at WCC. Fee is $9. Call 235-7433.

Thursday
April 25

Positive coaching
Positive Coaching Alliance offers a leaders workshop at 7 p.m. at KEY Project with tips on character building in youth sports. RSVP for free dinner to 235-7747.

Kaneohe stories
Kaneohe Library has storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 to 5. Call 233-5674.

Beans
Eileen Towata touts the merits of tasty and budget-friendly beans (three kinds) at Castle Medical Center’s Eat Well for Life cooking series on “Bountiful Beans” at 6 p.m. in the Wellness Center auditorium. Fee is $20, $15 or $10, and reservations are needed two days in advance to 263-5400.

Friday
April 26 Piano recital Ernest Chang’s piano students play a free recital at 7 p.m. in Pohai Nani auditorium. Call 235-5025.

Lei making
Lei-making workshops are set for Enchanted Lake Community Park from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today (266-7665), Kailua District Park from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday (266-7652) and Ahuimanu Community Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. next Monday; and April 30 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (239-6594).

Starstruck
Hokulani Imaginarium presents “Earth, Moon and Sun” at 7 p.m. at WCC. Admission is $7, $6 and $5. Call 235-7433.

Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kailua High library. Call 848-4770.

Kailua Mustangs
Kailua Mustangs Football and Cheer Association registers players ages 5 to 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kailua District Park (Pee-Wees, Jr. Midgets and Midgets). Fee is $350 ($175 due at registration). Bring birth certificate, health card and parents. Practice starts Aug. 1. Call 542-5704.

Fresh poi
Kako’o ‘Oiwi plans to fill orders for fresh poi from its Heeia lo’i at $5 per pound today for those who reserve by noon one day in advance at info@kakoooiwi.org.

HPU art show
Hawaii Pacific University art gallery’s Ohana Art Exhibition closes today at Hawaii Loa. Call 544-0228.

Saturday
April 27

Heeia Fishpond
Paepae o Heeia has a work-day at Heeia Fishpond from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To offer help, call 236-6178.

Ka’a’awa 5K
Ka’a’awa Elementary has its annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m. at Kualoa Ranch to support its PCNC position. Fee is $25 and check-in is 7 a.m. Call 237-7757.

Fit for life
Kaneohe Community Family Center sponsors a “Fit for Life” from noon to 3 p.m. at King Intermediate gym, featuring an HPU cheerleaders session, rock climbing wall, cooking, dancing, keiki and preschool activities, a health fair and more. Sign up at 235-7747.

HPU drama
HPU’s current play, Hedda Gabler, features talks with the cast and director after tonight’s 7:30 show. The play runs through May 5 at Paul and Vi Loo Theatre at Hawaii Loa. Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $20, $15 and $5. Call 375-1282.

Father-daughter ball
Huakailani School for Girls sponsors a father-daughter Butterfly Ball (with pupus, silent auction, dance lessons and more) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pali Golf Course Ballroom. Tickets cost $65 per couple (girls ages 4-13) and $25 more for each additional girl. Call 263-2020.

Lawn care
Milkern Landscaping & Nursery has a free lawn care workshop at 10 a.m. at its nursery at 41-639 Kaulukanu St. There’s a 10-percent discount on purchases. Call 396-6595.

Kailua AYSO
Kailua AYSO signs up players from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kailua District Park. Fee is $65. New players bring birth certificates. Preregister at eAYSO.com. Email r100info@aysohawaii.org.

Plant sale
Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji has a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 45-520 Keaahala Road, with flowering plants, vegetable starters, landscape and house plants. Proceeds go to capital improvements. Call 247-2661.

Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Laie Shopping Center. Call 848-4770.

Writing retreat
Lillian Cunningham leads a writing retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hale Akoakoa 107-109. Fee is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 235-7433.

Hakipuu help
Kualoa Ranch and Hui o Koolaupoko help to restore Hakipuu Stream from 8 a.m. to noon. (381-7202).

Drug take-back
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative accepts unwanted or unused medications for safe, anonymous disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Windward Mall, Sears wing. Call 225-1143 or 541-1930.

Boat tour
Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club has guided “Legends of Ko’olau” glass-bottom boat tours between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from HeeiaKea boat harbor with native guides. Donation is $20 and $10. Call 235-8111 .

Fun fair
Kaelepulu Elementary has its annual fun fair and silent auction from 3 to 8 p.m. at 530 Keolu Drive, with entertainment, food, games and fun. Call 387-4268.

Kailua basketball
Kailua Community Basketball League signs up players from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Enchanted Lake Park. Bring birth certificates and health cards. Call 216-8103.

Junior basketball
Windward National Junior Basketball League signs up players from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Enchanted Lake Community Park. Call Cy at 721-5116.

Sunday
April 28

Town party
The annual “I Love Kailua” town block party is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Kailua Road between Hahani and Kuulei, with tons of food, music, art, exhibits and crafts. Call 234-0404.

Monday
April 29

Anatomy night
Kimberly Koopman’s human physiology class presents “Anatomy Night” at 6 p.m. in Kalaheo High cafeteria, with skits about body parts and systems on a “Alice in Anatomyland” theme. A kalua pig dinner prior to the show supports Project Grad. Call 254-7900.

Tuesday
April 30

Baby stories
Kaneohe Library has storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and younger with puppetry, finger play and more. Call 233-5674.

Belly dancing
The Shakti Dancers entertain with bellydancing at 7 p.m. in a free show at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani. Call 235-5025.