July 7
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Saturday July 7
CLASSES
Adult Hula
Moiliili Community Center room 105, Saturdays until Aug. 25, 9:15-11:15 a.m., $35, $4/adult walkin. Call for more information. (955-1555)
Beginning Rhythm Tap Dance For Adults
UHM Lunalilo Freeway Building Studio 4, Saturdays until July 21, 8 meetings, 9-10:30 a.m., $95. War comfortable clothing, Oxford-style tap shoes with hard sole recommended. Register online. (outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/courses, 956-8400)
Help For The Hard-To-Organize
Simply Organized Kapolei, 1-2 p.m., free. Tips and Insights for Hard-to-Organize “Rightbrain Types” With Professional Organizer Ruth Wong of Organization Plus. (529-5801)
Introduction to Diving (Adult)
Kroc Center Hawaii, Mondays and Saturdays until July 30, 8-9 a.m., $125/eight weeks, $25/individual classes. Classes designed to teach the basic recreation of spring board diving. Ages 14 & Up. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Introduction To Javascript
UHM Sakamaki C104, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $140, register for L12068. With instructor Scott Murphy. Visit website to register. (outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm)
SAT Prep Class
Kalani High School, June 30 to July 21, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $140. Tuition includes textbooks and all class materials, and is open to all students, including home schoolers. (registration@sattest-prephawaii.com)
Washi Chigiri-E
Moiliili Community Center room 202, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 9, 9 a.m to noon, call for cost. Call for more information. (955-1555)
Youth Art Class
Kroc Center Hawaii, Saturdays until Aug. 25, noon to 2 p.m., $175. Children experiment with different types of media and learn basic techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture in clay and other materials. For kids in grades K–2. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
Youth Learn-to-Swim Classes
Kroc Center Hawaii, various times until Aug. 26, $100-$125. A progressive program which teaches and assesses swimming and water safety skills. Lessons are taught in small group classes by Certified American Red Cross Instructors and Aides. (kroccenterhawaii.org)
COMMUNITY
Zumba Gold
Pearlridge Uptown second level in Borders space, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 8-9:15 a.m., free. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Blood Drive
Pearlridge Downtown in the Sears parking lot, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free. (pearlridgeonline.com)
Blood Drive
Pearlridge Shopping Center, downtown parking lot, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free. (bbh.org)
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer & Health Care Providers
American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, July 7, 11 and 24, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $110. Register online. (redcross.org)
Moiliili Summer Festival
1110 University Ave., Honolulu, 3:30-10:30 p.m., free. Showcase the rich culture, energy and modern appeal of M ‘ili‘ili by combining a traditional bon dance, Japanese street food and food trucks, entertainment, historic Mo’ili’ili exhibit, flower market, retail merchandise and keiki activities.
Roller Derby Informational Meeting
RE/MAX Kapolei, 480 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, 5-8 p.m., free. Roller derby is fun team sport that will challenge you mentally and physically. (info@alohacityrollers.com, 382-8861)
Rummage Sale
Kaimuki Middle School cafeteria, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. Kaimuki Middle School Music Dept. RUMMAGE SALE (85+ families)—largest rummage sale ever. (emoto.lt@pg.com)
Wind Wind Orchid Display
Windward Mall, Macy’s wing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Enjoy nature’s most fashionable flowers at Wind Wind Orchids’ monthly display and sale of gorgeous, locally grown orchids and native plants. (windwardmall.com)
Woofstock Hawaii 2012
Cocojor Emporium & Spaw, 4-8 p.m., visit website for cost and more information. Benefit for Animals Shelters with lots of great local business and practitioners, adoptable dogs, Music & Entertainment by Dee Jay Connections and special guests. (cocojor.com)
50th Hawaii State Farm Fair
Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, July 7-8, visit website for times, $5/adults, $3/keiki ages 5-12. The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF) in partnership with Hawaii 4-H will hold the 50th Hawaii State Farm Fair. (848-2074, hfbf.org)
Children’s Summer Reading Program Finale
Kailua Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Keiki ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to see the amazing balloon-twisting artists from Balloon Monsoon create unique balloon sculptures for the keiki. (266-9911)
Mad Science Presents Fire And Ice
Hawaii State Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to attend the Library’s Summer Reading Grand Finale where Mad Science’s scientists will present exothermic chemical reactions and the wonders of dry ice with flash paper, an “explosive” bottle blast, a crazy bubble shower and creepy, foggy effects. (librarieshawaii.org)
Cultural Nation Performs
Shack Mililani, 9:30 p.m., cover at door. Cultural Nation performing live. (showprohawaii.com)
Waipahu HS c/o 2002 Reunion
Hale Koa Luau Garden, 6-10 p.m., $45/person, payment and RSVP was due May 20. Calling all Waipahu High School Class of 2002 Eternal Knights. (230-1197)
Cruise Night At Ron’s
Ron’s Performance Center, 345, N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, 4:30-9:30 p.m., free. Awesome cars, ono food, exciting raffle prizes, plus exclusive wholesale prices for five hours only. Bring a food donation for the Hawaii Food Bank for a chance to win raffle prizes. (528-2022)
Good Bug Vs. Bad Bug
Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $5/family. Knowing the difference between good bugs, bad bugs, and proper plant selection could put an end to your garden woes and minimize pesticide chemicals from entering into our groundwater supply. Register by email. (workshops@hbws.org)
Hula Ho’olauna Aloha Festival
Ala Moana Centerstage, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. July 7, 12:30-7 p.m. July 8 at Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Coconut Grove. The public is invited to attend both events free of charge; however, seating at the hula competition is limited to friends and family of participating h lau, and local residents of Hawai i with a valid Hawai i state ID. (hoolauna.com)
XTERRA Freedom Fest
Kualoa Ranch, July 7-8, visit website for schedule and cost. Email to register. An epic off-road weekend fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (info@xterrafreedomfest.com, xterrafreedomfest.com)
Artists’ Reception
3rd Cup Cafe and Venue, 5-7 p.m., free. A collection of contemporary, satirical, commercial, whimsical, kinetic and museum-quality art – Art and Beat. (3rdcupcafe.com)
Dragons In The Garden
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, July 2-30, artist’s reception July 7 from 4-5:30 p.m., free. Featuring work by Warren Stenberg, Char Hughes, Mary Flynn and Dan Van Zyle. (warsten.art@hawaiiantel.net)