What’s Up in Windward Oahu

Wednesday
September 26
Blood drives
Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 10:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. today and Thursday at BYU- Hawaii. Call 848-4770.

Women’s health
Castle Medical Center pres- ents “Eat Well for Women’s Health” at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness auditorium. Regis- tration fee is due two days in advance. Call 263-5400.

Thursday
September 27
Healthy cooking
Ola Wellness offers a healthy cooking demonstration (with free samples) at 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market Kailua. Call 258-3943.

Friday
September 28
Air show rehearsal
Practice begins at 9 a.m. today for the Kaneohe Bay Air show’s “Wall of Fire” pyrotechnics display, with demolition experts and safety personnel on hand. Smoke and fire may be visible from the Marine base run- way, and simulated artillery explosions may be heard. Call 257-8870.

Paliku revue
Paliku Theatre presents the musical revue “Ten Years of Bright Lights” at 7:30 tonight, Saturday and Oct 5and6,andat4p.m. Sunday and Oct. 7 at WCC. For tickets, call 235-7310.

Piano recitals
Ernest Chang’s piano stu- dents perform a free recital at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani auditorium. Call 235-5025.

Koolau magic
Koolau Magic Theater presents “Ohana Magic, Live!” at 7 p.m. with The Great Davidio, Mr. O and ven- triloquist Mike Ching in Koolau Theater at Koolau Center. Tickets cost $12 and $8, or $2 less in advance. Call 293-6711.

Slam poetry on air
Kaneohe writer Connie DeDona’s LOL Poetry Slam, Chicken Scratch: Bridging the Gap, a Poultry Poetry Slam, airs at 9 tonight on ‘Olelo channel 52, at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 and 8 a.m. Oct. 4 on ‘Olelo channel 49, and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5 on channel 52, with special guests. Email conniededona@gmail.com.

Business networking
A Business Referrals Break- fast begins at 7:45 a.m. at Koolau Golf Club for pro- fessionals looking to net- work. RSVP to 779-7383 or pete@808homemortgage.com

Hoolaulea
Kahaluu Elementary School marks its 50th year from 1:15 to 6 p.m. with a hoolaulea of food, games, inflatables, a silent auction, white elephant items and music by renowned Wind- ward bands Vaihi and Natural Vibrations. Help also wel- come. Call 239-3100.

Kailua music
Zen Chambers sings and plays acoustic guitar from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morning Brew on Kailua Road. Call 386-6326.

Maunawili fair
Maunawili Elementary School PTO has its annual fun fair from 1:30 to 5 p.m. with games, jumpers, food and activities, including the popular fishpond game at class booths. Call 266-7822.

Haiku music
Kamakakehau Fernandez entertains from 8:30 to 11 tonight at Haleiwa Joe’s Haiku. Call 247-6671.

Saturday
September 29
Cancer awareness
American Cancer Society’s breast cancer awareness campaign plans “Paint the Mall Pink” events and booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windward Mall center court. Call 235-1143.

Kaha gardening
Hui o Koolaupoko helps restore Kaha Garden from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 750 Kaha St. Call 381-7202.

Rummage sale
Hawaiian Animal Sanctuary has a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WWII Tunnels at 221 Iliaina St. (near the Aikahi fire station) to support the care and feeding of abandoned and abused animals. Pet supplies, food and checks also are welcome. Call 395-0023.

Air show
Gates open at 9 a.m. for the Kaneohe Bay Airshow at the Marine base today and Sunday, featuring the Blue Angels and other air- craft to mark the Marine Aviation Centennial, ground activities, rides, food, exhibits, the Royal Hawaiian Band (today) and more. Call 254-7638 or 254-7563.

KBA basketball
Kailua Basketball Associa- tion registers players from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Enchanted Lake Park pavilion. Email kailuabasketballassocia- tion@hotmail.com.

AL basketball
PAL basketball league signs up children ages 6 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Sunday. Call 722-2426.

Sunday
September 30
Teachers’ book sale
Friends of Kaneohe Library have marked professional and classroom books and materials to half-off through today. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays. Call 247-4819.

Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at St. John Vianney. Call 848-4770.

Hula in Kailua
Kumu hula Adah Enos and Kawehionapua hula studio dance at 3 p.m. for “I Love Kailua” at Kailua Town Center. Call 263-7073.

HPU art
HPU’s art gallery presents “Maoli Art and Pedagogy” today with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. for six island artists. Call 544-0228.

T-shirt designs
Deadline is today for youths to submit their designs to a competition for the best 2013 “I Love Kailua” T- shirt. Call 263-0258.

Polo match
Honolulu Polo Club hosts the USPA Constitution Cup at 3 p.m. at Waimanalo polo field. Call 396-0494.

Monday
October 1
Safe boating course
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14 offers its Boating Skills and Seamanship course today through Nov. 12 at a new site, KEY Project on Waihee Road, meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thurs- days on boat handling, nav- igation, equipment and safe- ty. Fee is $45. Call 391- 9125 or email kid- coral@hawaii.rr.com.

Tuesday
October 2
Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at HPU Kaneohe. Call 848-4770.

Political rally
The Linda Lingle for Senate Committee sponsors a rally from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kailua High School cafeteria. Email blake@lingle2012.com.