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The history of lifeguarding in Ha- wai‘i goes way back, from Duke Kah- anamoku and the Waikīkī Beach Boys in the 1920s to Eddie Aikau on O‘ahu’s North Shore in the 1970s. Then our next inno- vation generation was Brian Keaulana and Terry Ahue, who pioneered the use of Jet Skis with the Hawaiian lifeguards in the 1990s. This one advance has saved count- less lives globally.
They discuss the risks of surfing these life-threatening waves and the role of our lifeguards, especially on the North Shore.
Hawai‘i holds a blood drive at Kapolei Commons from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 808- 848-4770 or visit bbh.org to make an appointment.
Big Wave Guardians also shares the near- death stories of many, and actual death, like the loss of big-wave surfer Sion Milosky. The movie also shares the next evolution of safety in numbers, the formation of the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group in 2011.
Mahalo for being here with me in Mid- Week’s West O‘ahu Voice to share the stoke, awe and gratitude.
Consolidated Theatres with TITAN LUXE, along with Autism Society of Hawai‘i, holds a sensory friendly showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru (rated PG) at noon (the theater opens at 11:30 a.m.). Tickets are free for individuals on the autism
Don’t miss witnessing the true life-sav- ing stories from top surfers who wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for these coura- geous big wave guardians.
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• SENATOR State Sen. Mike Gabbard hosts a Vir- tual Community Listen Sto- ryfrom9to10a.m.July9. There will be a representa- tive from Honolulu Author- ity for Rapid Transportation who will provide an update on the rail, followed by a Q&A session. Email sengab-
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The more regular surfers and ocean sports enthusiasts know how to save lives and not panic, the safer and better for all.
Send West O‘ahu calendar items for Waipi‘o, Waipahu, Waikele, Kunia, ‘Ewa, ‘Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa and Ko ‘Olina to gkeller@midweek.com or call 808-529-4859. Submis- sions must be sent in at least two weeks prior to the event date. Note: Contact the or- ganizer or venue beforehand to receive the most up-to- date information.
spectrum and $16.75 for the public. Visit eventbrite. com (and search “Sensory Friendly Minions: The Rise of Gru”) to reserve a seat.
bard@capitol.hawaii.gov to get a link to the meeting.
push the limits. It focuses on the mecca of surfing, the 7-mile stretch known as the North Shore. But the story goes well be- yond our shores. It’s a story of risk and re- ward, life and death — and how lifeguards and training can make the difference be- tween the extremes.
Throughout the show there’s an amaz- ing cast of some of the world’s best watermen and women: 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, and big-wave char- gers Mark Healey, Greg Long and Ke- ala Kennelly. There are Hawai‘i’s most notable lifeguards, including Clyde Aikau, Ahue, Mark Cunningham, Dave Wassel and Johnny Angel.
• DANCE Hawai‘i Ball- room Dance Association teaches beginners classes in American social cha-cha and nightclub two-step at Maka- kilo District Park, located at 92-1120 Makakilo Drive. Beginning July 13, class- es start at 7 p.m. for eight Wednesday evenings. Vis- it kapoleihbda.wordpress. com, email faith.agbayani@ hawaiiballroomdance.org or call 808-753-8673 or 808- 781-2076 for additional in- formation.
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