May 29
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Wednesday May 29
CLASSES
Artistic Adventures in Kailua
Contact for location, Wednesdays through July, contact for times and cost. The summer art camp features classes such as “Colorful Clay Sea Life” and “Mosaic Work of Art.” (261-4484)
Belly Dance Technique
Loading Zone Studio, 47 N. Hotel St., Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $15/lesson, $50/four lessons, first class free. Open to all levels, beginners to advanced. (bellydancersinparadise.com, 234-1006)
Belly Dancing For Beginners
Loading Zone Studio, 47 N. Hotel St., Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., free. (bellydancersinparadise.com, 234-1006)
Building Your Home For Life
Honolulu Country Club, 6-8 p.m., free. Graham Builders hosts the seminar, Building Your Home For Life.” Discover where to start, how to select a builder, what to watch out for and more. Space is limited and reservations are required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)
Junior Magicians Class
Moanalua Valley, Wednesdays through May 29, contact for times, $80. Master magician Mike Ching holds a Junior Magicians Class for children ages 7 to 11. Parents my attend for free for students under the age of 18. Certificate awarded upon completion. (836-1800, hawaiimagicclass.com)
Qi Gong
Kaiser Permanente – Moanalua Clinic, second floor waiting area, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7, 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)
Senior Citizen Computer Classes
Carole Kai Charities, Inc. Office, 418 Kuwili St., through August 16, contact for days and times, free. Senior Citizens are invited to sign-up for free two-hour computer classes to learn basic concepts including: e-mail, use of Internet, composing documents and more. (291-6151, renemansho@hawaii.rr.com)
The Ancient Art of Belly Dancing
Dream to Dance Studio, 661 Auahi St., Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/lesson, $50/four lessons, first class is free. (bellydanceinparadise.com, 234-1006)
Chi Kung Breath
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 105, 9:45-11:45 a.m., $9. Experience Chi-balancing by slowly moving hands near your body for well-being in “Chi Kung Breath and Imagery for Healing.” Also practice imagery and breathing exercises while sitting to increase your sense of being centered and integrated. (235-7433)
COMMUNITY
Kaneohe Library Bookstore Half-Off Sale
Kaneohe Public Library basement, through the month of May, Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7:45 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. The Friends of Kaneohe Public Library Bookstore offer half-off sale of books, DVDs, CDs and more to military members and their families who show their ID. (233-5676)
YWCA Oahu Benefit Clothing Sale
Laniakea YWCA lobby, May 29-30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Featuring bargains on new and used women’s clothing and accessories. Your shopping supports economically disadvantaged women re-entering the work force. (538-7061)
”Brave” Movie Night
Kaneohe Public Library, 6 p.m., free. Kaneohe Public Library offers a screening of “Brave,” rated PG and suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Free popcorn provided. Contact the library ASAP if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (233-5676)
Mango Season
Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through May, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season performs sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Aloha Aina Boutique Trunk Show
Royal Hawaiian Center, level 2, building C, 1-7 p.m., free. Showcasing the new summer collections from Tiare Hawaii and Noelani Designs. Meet the designers, enjoy a wine tasting, treats from Sweet Temptations and music by DJ K-Smooth. Receive 10 percent off the entire store and enter to win special prizes. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Central YMCA Branch (401 Atkinson Dr.) 8 a.m.-11 a.m., free. “Think Healthy, Eat Healthy, Act Healthy … Be Healthy” is the theme for this year’s National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Featuring speaker Eileen Phillips, RN, client service director of Attention Plus Car, and three fitness classes: Silver & Fit, Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balanace and Zumba Gold. Registration is not required, but a photo ID for all non-members of the YMCA is required. (440-9372, attentionplus.com)
THE ARTS
”a” mini retort
ARTS at Marks Garage, exhibit runs until June 1, Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m., free. “a” mini retort offers various viewpoints in response to critical, complex situations. An opening reception takes place May 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. (521-2903)
Musical Sounds and Native Ecologies
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library’s Bridge Gallery, through Aug. 15, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. “Musical sounds and native ecologies: musical instruments and cultural sustainability,” highlights the valuable instrument collection also used as a teaching resource, housed in the Ethnomusicology Program. (museum.hawaii.edu)
Peter Antrim Kowalke Art Exhibit
The Morning Brew Cafe, runs May 15-August 15, Sun. through Thurs. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., free. Featuring an exhibit of Peter Antrim Kowalke’s recent paintings. Part of the proceeds will help fund travel for young Hawaii equestrian riders who represent Hawaii in out-of-state competitions. (262-7770)