What’s Up in Windward Oahu

Wednesday
March 6

Dragonfly
Paliku Academy of Performing Arts director John-Paul Tai meets with interested parents and students at 6 p.m. in Kapunahala Elementary cafeteria to discuss the summer program and the upcoming production of On Dragonfly Wings. Call 383-6765.

Tai chi
Signup deadline is today for a class in “Vision Training and Tai Chi,” set for 9:45 a.m. March 13 in Hale Kuhina 106 at WCC. Fee is $9. Call 235-7433.

Thursday
March 7

Women’s history
WCC opens Women’s History Month at 1 p.m. with the film The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men, followed by discussion in Hale Akoakoa 105. Theme is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Call 235-7400.

Library out loud
WCC’s free public Out Loud at the Library program starts at 6:30 p.m. in the library with visiting writers and artists. Call 236-9231.

Caregiver support
Caregiver Foundation leads a support group at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church at Koolau. Call 625-3782.

Burger night
Kailua High Project Grad has a McDonald’s Nite benefit from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McDonald’s on Kuulei Road. Call 266-7900.

Friday
March 8

Star struck
Hokulani Imaginarium presents “Maunakea Between Earth and Sky” at 7 p.m. at WCC. Admission is $7, $6 and $5. Call 235-7433.

Saturday
March 9

Waimanalo rodeo
Hawaii Women’s Rodeo Association has a free jackpot rodeo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at DK Ranch, 41-1801 Kalanianaole Hwy. Call 216-7555.

Junior golf
Koolau and Turtle Bay golf courses mark Junior Golf Day with a free and fun “introductory golf experience” for keiki of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Sign up online at hsjga.org.

Heeia taro help
Kako’o ‘Oiwi volunteers have a community workday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the nonprofit’s Heeia taro lo’i. Email info@kakoooiwi.org.

Pinewood derby
St. Ann’s Cub Scout Pack 113 and two other Kaneohe packs have Pinewood Derby races from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Windward Mall, plus games and keiki activities. Call 398-1883.

Kaelepulu recycles
Kaelepulu Elementary School hosts an Aloha ‘Aina recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon at 530 Keolu Drive, accepting all kinds of recyclables. Email info@kokuahawaiifoundation.org.

Photo workshops
Photographer Keao Sunaoka leads a workshop in “Intro to dSLR” (for “fancy cameras”) at 10 a.m. at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Fee is $75. A “Composition and Natural Light” is at 2:30 p.m. for beginners for $50. Email keao@keaophotography.com.

Sunday
March 10

Hula in Kailua
Kawehionapu’s Hula Studio performs a free show at 3 p.m. at “I Love Hula in Kailua” in the town center garage. Call 263-7073.

Commuter cycling
Hawaii Bicycling League instructors conduct Commuter Cycling 101 from 9 to 11 a.m. today, and March 30, April 21 and May 18 at Whole Foods in Kailua. Covered topics are safe practices, cyclist rights, rules of the road, equipment safety checks, lane positioning and more, including practice drills outside and a group ride through the community. Space is limited. To register, call 735-5756 or visit hbl.org.

Monday
March 11

Honolulu Brass
Chamber Music Hawaii presents a concert by the Honolulu Brass at 7:30 p.m. at Paliku Theatre featuring Eric Weazen’s Colchester Fantasy and Angel Pena’s Divertissement for Brass Quintet. Tickets cost $25 and $20. Call 489-5038.