May 3
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Friday May 3
CLASSES
Records Management For Dummies
The Plaza Club, Coronet Room, registration due by May 3, class takes place on May 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $105. The Hawaii Chapter of ARMA International presents “Records Management For Dummies,” a presentation by Blake Richardson, CIP, CRM about records management solutions and implementation strategies. (armahawaii.org, 497-3503)
Sibshops
Hawaii Behavioral Health, 210 Ward Ave. #219B, alternating Fridays until May 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (ages 8-12), 7:30-9:30 p.m. (ages 13-17), $10/class. Sibshops increases the peer support and informational opportunities for brothers and sisters of people with special needs and to increase parents’ understanding of sibling issues. (394-7320, autismhi@gmail.com)
Tai Chi
Kaiser Permanente – Honolulu Clinic, fifth floor waiting area, Fridays thru Aug. 9, 5:30-7 p.m., $60-$74. A blend of medical qigong and martial qigong, 1000 years in development and use. Pre-registraion is required. (432-2260)
COMMUNITY
Book Sale
Waimanalo Public and School Library Meeting Room, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friends of Waimanalo Library conduct a book sale with proceeds benefitting Waimanalo Public and School Library and its programs. (259-2610)
Mother’s Day Pottery Sale
Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila 216, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Windward Community College’s Ceramics Club holds its Mother’s Day pottery sale with great (and affordable) gifts for mom. (235-7374)
FAMILY FUN
Charlotte’s Web
Tenney Theatre on the grounds of The Cathedral of St. Andrew, April 5 at 7:30 p.m., continues Saturdays beginning April 6 thru May 11 at 4:30 p.m., additional performance added on May 18 at 2:30 p.m., ASL performance on April 27 at 4:30 p.m., $10-$20. The Hawaii Theatre for Youth concludes its 2012-2013 “Season of Classics” with “Charlotte’s Web.” (htyweb.org, 839-9885)
Ma‘ema‘e Elementary Family Night
Ma‘ema‘e Elementary school, 2:30-8 p.m., free admission. Featuring food, games, rides, rummage sale, grocery shop, silent auction and more.Free parking available on the school ground and the churches on Nuuanu Ave. (maemaeelementary.com/family-night.html)
MUSIC
11th Hour
902 Nuuanu Ave., 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 11th Hour delivers modern and alternative original rock music. (347-1323)
Spring Piano Concert
Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, 7 p.m., free. Under the direction of So Jin Kimura and featuring barbershop quartet HI Q led by WCC student Bryce-William Irvine. (235-7374)
SPECIAL EVENTS
ACM Awards Ceremony
University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Auditorium, 6 p.m., visit website for cost. The Academy for Creative Media holds is Awards Ceremony. (hawaii.edu/acm)
Give, Get and Save at Ward Centers
Ward Centers, May 3-5, $5. Shoppers can purchase a Give & Get passport from more than 20 participating local nonprofits and gain access to center-wide and store-specific offers. (wardcenters.com)
Neolani’s 50th Celebration
Noelani Elementary School, noon-6 p.m., free. Noelani Elementary School celebrates 50 years with a May Day program, silent auction, fresh produce, bake sale and more. Musical group Simple Session also performs. (noelani.k12.hi.us)
THE ARTS
Hawaii Children’s Art Contest Display and Exhibit
Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, art exhibit on display from May 3 through May 5 during center hours, awards ceremony on May 4 at 10 a.m., free. The 26th annual Mokichi Okada Association (MOA) holds its Hawaii Children’s Art Contest Display and Exhibit. Enjoy the artistic creativity of local youth and create your own Ikebana flower arrangement. (pearlridgeonline.com, 488-0981)
Interior
Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College, show runs until May 3, Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wed.-Fri. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., call for cost. Featuring eight installation artists that define the concept of “comfort space.” Participating artists are Mark Chai, Maura Fujihara, Deanna Itano, Kamaile Puaoi, Keiko Hatano, Mary Mitsuda, Chusak Mjarone and Sally Lundburg. An artists reception will be held on March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (236-9155)
SETI Institute Head Speaks
University of Hawaii at Manoa Kennedy Theatre, 7:30 p.m., free. Dr. Jill Tarter, chair of the SETI Institute, speaks. Tickets are required, but limited. (uhifa.ticketbud.com)