What’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday
May 29
Movie night
Kaneohe Library screens the animated film Brave at 6 p.m.; free admission and popcorn. Call 233-5676.
Chi Kung healing
Signup deadline for the public is today for a class in “Flexibility for your Back and Neck,” set for 9:45 a.m. June 5 in Hale Kuhina 115 at WCC. Fee is $9. Call 235-7433.
Thursday
May 30
Book study
Windward Unity Church presents a Course in Miracles at 1 p.m. and leads a Way of Mastery book study at 3 p.m., both at 46-005 Kawa St. #303. The public is welcome. Call 262-6731.
Stories with Ronald
Kaneohe Library presents Stories with Ronald McDonald at 10:30 a.m. Call 233-5676.
Friday
May 31
Fresh poi
Kako’o ‘Oiwi plans to fill orders for fresh poi from its Heeia lo’i at $5 per half-pound container of pa’i’ai or one-pound bag of poi today for those who reserve by noon one day in advance at info@kakoooiwi.org. The group also will conduct a community work-day at 8:30 a.m. June 8.
Film night
Windward Unity Church screens the film What Is New Thought at 7 p.m., followed by a drawing for an iPad, at 46-005 Kawa St. #303. The public is welcome. Call 262-6731.
Saturday
June 1
Nurse adventures
The Windward AAUW chapter meets at 9:30 a.m. at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden where member May McEldowney will discuss “A Year in Vietnam: One Army Nurse’s Experience.” Everyone is welcome. Call 783-3008.
Ocean fest
North Shore Education Coalition hosts its second annual Ocean Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at Turtle Bay Resort, with kayaking, fish painting, exhibits, speakers, helicopter and dolphin rescues, a silent auction, food, crafts, keiki activities, games, prizes and plenty of entertainment. Call 255-6944.
Habilitat luau
Habilitat has its annual luau, auction and concert from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at King Intermediate School, with local headline entertainers, Hawaiian food, prizes and live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $35 and $15, with group and sponsorship packages available at 235-3691 or at habilitat.com/luau. Proceeds support the mission of the Kaneohe-based adult drug-treatment facility.
Church breakfast
Windward Unity Church members and guests meet at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast with the pastor at Cinnamon’s in Kailua. The public is welcome. Call 262-6731.
Classic cars
Aikahi Park Shopping Center sponsors a classic car show from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot, featuring more than 100 cars. Call 735-8822.
Sunday
June 2
Lower-back yoga
Certified Viniyoga teacher Gina Hart leads a seven-week yoga series, meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays, June 2-July 14, at Windward Wellness Center in Koolau Center. Fee is $210, which includes a recording of each practice and a book on back health. Call 256-4381.
Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 6:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Kailua Town Center. Call 848-4770.
Meditation
Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center offers “Becoming a Connoisseur of Happiness” classes with founder Dean Nelson at 9 a.m. at Kailua Beach. Donations welcome. Call 343-0089.
Monday
June 3
SAT prep
Test-Prep Hawaii leads a course to prepare for the new S.A.T. (essay, grammar, reading and new math) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today through Friday at Castle High School. Visit test-prepHi.com.
Bible, new members
Windward Unity Church explores Christian scriptures at 6:30 p.m. at 46-005 Kawa St. #303. The public is welcome. Also, a new-member class will begin at 6:30 p.m. June 6. Call 262-6731.
Waimanalo football
Waimanalo Pop Warner football registers players from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and June 10, 17 and 24 at Waimanalo Gym for Pee Wees, Jr. Pee Wees and Mighty Mites. Call Jeremiah at 306-9502 or visit waimanalowarriors.com.
Tuesday
June 4
Ohana food
Ohana Food Produce Distribution has free food on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified individuals and families from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Call 239-5777.
Upcoming
Caregivers
The Caregiver Foundation will sponsor a support group at 7 p.m. June 6 at First Presbyterian Church at Koolau. Call 625-3782.
Windward boards
Kailua Neighborhood Board will meet at 7 p.m. June 6 at Kailua District Park, and Waimanalo will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at Waimanalo Library. Call 768-3710.
Robin Hood
Children’s Theatre of Oahu will present its final public performances of Robin Hood at noon and 7 p.m. June 7, and 3 and 7 p.m. June 8 at Paliku Theatre. For tickets and details, call 291-5442.
Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank will have a donor drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. June 8 at Kailua Community Church, 250 Oneawa St. Call 848-4770.
Water features
Geobunga will have a free seminar on water features at 2 p.m. June 8 at its Waimanalo venue, 41-829 Kakaina St. Call 422-4567.
Walk with Doc
Dr. Sonny Wong of Wind-ward Heart Center will lead a 40-minute walk in the neighborhood, starting at 8 a.m. June 8 and 22 from Whole Foods Kailua (parking lot side). The group then returns to the market for blood pressure checks and a heart health talk. Call 261-2441.
Fishpond help-Heeia
Heeia Fishpond will have a community workday from 8:30 a.m. to noon June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10 to help restore the pond wall, followed by lunch. To sign up, call 236-6178.
Fishpond help-Waikalua
Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society will have a workday from 8 a.m. to noon June 8 to remove limu and mangrove. Call 392-1284.
Acupuncture
Licensed acupuncturist MeiLin Maunakea will discuss acupuncture and other treatments of traditional Chinese medicine at 3 p.m. June 9 at Kaneohe Library. Call 233-5676.
Football camp
University of Hawaii will bring a high school football camp to Castle High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 for grades 9 to 12. Norm Chow and staff will teach offense and defense strategies and techniques. Fee is $20. Call 956-6508 or 956-4514.
Ongoing
Give it fresh
Windward Unity Church seeks help with Give It Fresh Day from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Windward Mall Farmers Market, and after 4:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kailua Night Market. Call 262-6731 or email unity@windwardunity.com.
Items must reach us by May 29 to be considered for the June 5 edition. Email to cchang@midweek.com or fax to 585-6324.
