June 19
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Wednesday June 19
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)
Breastfeeding Class
Castle Medical Center, Kailua, 6-8:30 p.m., $25 or free with any Castle childbirth class. Register online or call. (castlemed.org, 263-5400)
Clutter Free For Life (part two)
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 106, June 19 and 26, 6-8:30 p.m., $50 plus $11 lab fee. After mastering the basics, dive into your own unique clutter solutions using Marilyn Nagel’s AAHAA system. Learn this and other systems to process your own organizational challenges. (235-7433)
First Aid
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Rd., 12:45-4 p.m., $70. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. Receive an American Red Cross certificate upon completion, valid for two years. Register online or call. (redcross.org, 1-800-733-2767)
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)
Teen to Adult Magic Class
Moanalua Valley, Wednesdays through July 3, 7 p.m., $149. Mike Chine teaches an entry-level class for participants ages 12 and older. Includes all materials. (836-1800, mikec1800@aol.com)
Youth Singing Classes
Waipahu United Church of Christ, Wednesdays through July 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (ages 5 to 12), 6:30-7:30 p.m. (ages 12 to 17), $99. Hawaii Youth Chorus holds singing classes for children ages 5 to 12, and teenagers ages 12 to 17 as part of its HYCTeenGlee. (623-2411)
COMMUNITY
Cancer Support Group
Kaiser Permanente – Mapunapuna Clinic, second floor Maile Room, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Meet with others who have had similar experiences living with cancer. (432-8538)
Citizen Advisory Committee
Mayor’s Conference Room, Honolulu Hale, 3:30 p.m. The meeting discusses “How rail transit can transform Honolulu” and OahuMPO 2011 certification review. (587-2015)
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii – Windward Clubhouse, until July 26, Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m., $1 annual membership. The Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Windward Clubhouse is open for all youth ages 7 to 17. Its afternoon drop-in program includes running every hour, sports, ping pong and more. (263-0555, bgchwindward.wordpress.com)
Career Opportunities Working With Animals
Wahiawa Public Library, 6 p.m., free. Presented by the Honolulu Zoo. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (622-6345)
”Holes” Screening
Mililani Public Library, 2 p.m., free. Young adults ages 12 and older are invited to see the award-winning movie “Holds,” rate PG. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (627-7470)
PCC Kamaaina Summer Special
Polynesian Cultural Center, until the end of August, contact for times, $15/general admission, $25/dinner and show special. PCC offers kamaaina specials. (367-7060)
Puppetry
Waikiki Aquarium, 3 p.m., free with admission. Author, puppeteer and theatrical enthusiast Tammy Montgomery entertains guests with her puppets and reading. Guests receive a sneak preview of her latest keiki book, soon to be released. (923-9741)
Storytime: Dig Into a Garden of Stories
Ewa Beach Public and School Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Librarian and storyteller Vicky Dworkin shares folktales from around the world that involve digging, gardens, plants, buried treasure and more, using puppets and props. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (586-3500)
UHM Kids First!
Waikiki Aquarium, June 19 and 26, visit website for time, children free with a coupon and paying adult. This summer’s line-up includes a mix of comedies and dramas, plus green shorts and shorts on sports. (summer.hawaii.edu/kidsfirst)
Your Keiki Can Sign
Pearl City Library, 9:30 a.m., free. Akie Kagawa of Your Keiki Can Sign conducts an informational presentation on introducing babies and toddlers to sign language to encourage early communication skills. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (453-6566)
NIGHTLIFE
Mango Season Trio
Lulu’s Surf Club, Wednesdays through June 26, 6-9 p.m., free. Mango Season performs. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
Michael Ray
Tiki Town, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., June 19 and 26, 6-10 p.m., contact for cost. Michael Ray performs motown music. (780-7266)
Nando Suan and Mike Barques
Nico’s Pier 38, 5-9 p.m., free. Nando Suan and Mike Barques perform jazz music. (384-7223)
Sasha Yates and Michelangelo Barques
JJ’s Bistro and French Pastry, 6-8:30 p.m., free. (739-0993)
SPECIAL EVENTS
2013 LeaderLuncheon
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Ballroom, noon-2 p.m., contact for cost. The annual LeaderLuncheon is an opportunity to honor Hawaii’s female leaders by sharing their stories of struggles and triumph, and celebrating their accomplishments. This year honors Dee Jay Mailer, Paula Rath, Lorenn Walker, J.D., M.P.H., and Dr. Sylvia Yuen. (ywcaoahu.org)
THE ARTS
Cruisin’
Honolulu Country Club Gallery, through June 30, contact for times and cost. The Honolulu Country Club Gallery presents a playful look at travel and movement, getting to a destination and places both far away and near. The exhibit features works of the creative arts from photography to painting. Some works of art available for purchase. (onoaloha@hawaii.rr.com, 395-3238)
SOMM
Kahala Theatre, 7 p.m., contact for cost. Written and directed by Jason Wise, “SOMM” takes the viewer into the mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers and the intimidating Master Sommelier Exam. (733-6243)
Manifestation
HPU Art Gallery, until July 12, free. Many small drawings are gathered here. (hpu.edu)
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)
Trophy
HPU Art Gallery, until July 12, free. Intrigued by painting as a practice of visual intervention, the artist re-stages the experience of viewing images of violence as a reflective process of engagement. (hpu.edu)
Writing
ii Gallery, 687 Auahi St., runs through July 13, Tues.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., contact for cost. An exhibition of works by Ingacio Uriarte. (interislandterminal.org/rd)