June 17
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Monday June 17
CLASSES
Argentine Tango
Waimalu Elementary School, Mondays, 7-8 p.m., $4/class. The Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers of Honolulu Lions Club holds its ballroom classes.
Auditions Made Easy
Windward Community College Hale Palanakila 224, 2-5 p.m., $90. Explore the art of audition. Perfect your acting techniques and discover exciting new monologues that most directors and producers have never seen. (235-7433)
Body Conditioning
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, third floor waiting area, Mondays and Wednesdays through June 17, 6-7 p.m., $5-$6.50/class. This class offers aerobics with a touch of Zumba appropriate for all levels including beginners. Pre-registration is required. (432-2660)
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)
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)
ME+U Sewing Class
Hawaii Fashion Incubator COOP at Ward Warehouse, Mondays through June 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $195/HIFI members, $215/non-members. ME+U holds its monthly DIY Sewing 101 Class for beginners. Sewing materials are provided. (hawaiifashion.org/calendar)
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)
Summer Ikebana For Kids
Honolulu Museum of Art, June 17-July 15, Mondays, 1-2 p.m., visit website for cost. For children grades 2 to 5, taught by Jean Marutani assisted by Ethel Aotani, Gail Atwater, Pat Kimoto, Wendy Umino and Betty Tanaka. (honolulumuseum.org)
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)
COMMUNITY
Eating Disorder’s Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic conference room 1B, 5-6:30 p.m., free. Find support for dealing with an eating disorder. (737-3993)
From Weather to Climate Change
1164 Bishop St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free. The Hawaii Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan Regional Ecosystem advisory committee meeting brings together representatives from federal, state and local government agencies, businesses and non-governmental organizations with responsibility and interest in land-bands and non-fishing activities. (522-8220, info.wpcouncil@noaa.gov)
FAMILY FUN
Dig Into Reading
Kahuku Public and School Library, pre-registration starts May 20, reading program takes place May 28-July 5, free. Kahuku Public and School Library invites everyone to join its summer reading program. Participants receive weekly incentive prizes (while supplies last). (293-8935)
Mad Science: Up, Up and Away
Pearl City Library, 1 p.m., free. Mad Science, a leading science enrichment program, invites keiki ages 5 and older to learn about powers of air and pressure with hot air balloons, vortex generators and a hovercraft. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (453-6566)
Ohia Productions Summer camp
Cathedral Catholic Academy, June 10-July 5, Mon.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m., contact for cost. Ohia Productions holds its summer camp, “Blue Sea Adventure,” for keiki ages 6 to 12. Blue Sea Adventure takes students on a theatrical adventure exploring marine life that inhabit Hawaii’s coral reefs and learning about challenges that threaten their survival. Ten full scholarships will be offered to students that meet the criteria. (ohia.org)
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)
THE ARTS
Contemporary Hawaiian Landscape Painting
Andrew Rose Gallery, runs through June 28, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment, contact for cost. An exhibition by gallery artists Linda Kane, Noreen Naughton and Andrew Rose with invited artists Nick Black, dennis Escat, Arther Johnson, Mark Kadota, Russell Lowrey, Sharon Sussman, Roger Whitlock and Debbie Young. (andrewrosegallery.com)
KAI Waikiki Ocean Art Show
Moana Surfrider, June 17-July 12, weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m., paintings available for bid. Renowned artist Peter Ching paints 10 original oil paintings with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Waikiki Aquarium. Ching asks guests to assist him in creating the paintings. Visitors are also encouraged to bid on the paintings as they are created. Limited edition prints available for purchase. (martinandmacarthur.com)