What’s Up in Windward Oahu

Wednesday
March 13

Pop Warner coaches
Kailua Mustangs Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association seeks football and cheerleading coaches. Deadline to apply is March 23. Send resumes/letters to mustangsboardmembers@g mail.com or mail to P.O. Box 1321, Kailua, HI 96734. For details, call Jim Sylvester at 220-1509.

Educational tours
Jennifer Davis shows videos of EF Educational Tours destinations and dates during a pizza party at 6 p.m. at Round Table Pizza at Enchanted Lake Shopping Center. Families are invited to attend the free travel briefing. Call 375-1806.

Puohala showcase
Puohala Elementary School has its Curriculum Night from 5 to 7 p.m. to showcase students work to the public at 45-233 Kulauli St. A book fair and make-and-take crafts also are planned, and dinner is on sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 233-5660.

Band concerts
The U.S. Air Force Papana Jazz Band plays from 3 to 5 p.m. today, and Kailua Intermediate band has its spring concert at 6 p.m. Thursday at Windward Mall center court. Call 235-1143.

Star struck
Hokulani Imaginarium presents “Stargazing” at 7 p.m. on the WCC campus. Admission is $7, $6 and $5. Call 235-7433.

Kahaluu board meets
Kahaluu Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Call 768-3711.

Shiatsu
Signup deadline for the public is today for a class in “Shiatsu for the Arms, Wrists and Hands,” set for 9:45 a.m. March 20 in Hale Kuhina 106 at WCC. Fee is $9. Call 235-7433.

Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drives from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Kalaheo High School library. Call 848-4770.

Thursday
March 14

Raising kids
Nationally recognized parent educator Kathy Bentley presents part 2 of “Setting Rules and Limits” at 6 p.m. in Ben Parker Elementary cafeteria. The free program covers what works and what doesn’t for parents in terms of star charts, bribes, rewards and time outs. Childcare is provided. Call 235-7747.

Senior diet
Kaiser Permanente sponsors a free Senior Summit talk on nutrition facts at 12:15 p.m. at Windward YMCA. Call 261-0808.

Koolauloa board meets
Koolauloa Neighborhood Board meets at 6 p.m. at Hauula Community Center on Kukuna Road. Call 768-3711.

Women’s history
WCC marks Women’s History Month at 1 p.m. in Akoakoa 105 with the screening of Recovering Bodies: Overcoming Eating Disorders, followed by discussion led by Kate Zane and Kathleen French. This year’s theme is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Other events are set for the same time March 20 and 21. Call 235-7400.

Friday
March 15

Pohai Nani readers
The Pohai Nani readers group meets at 3 p.m. today (and on the first and third Friday) in the second floor lounge to discuss selected books. The public is welcome. Call Anne McKay at 254-1147.

Project Grad eats
Kalaheo Project Grad has a fundraiser all day at California Pizza Kitchen in Kailua, with 20 percent of the receipts going toward grad night costs. For a flier, email tkerns6@yahoo.com.

Kailua music
The Saloon Pilots entertain bluegrass style from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Big City Diner on Hekili Street. Call 263-8880.

Saturday
March 16

Yard and craft sale
Keolu Elementary School has a yard and craft sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 1416 Keolu Drive, with proceeds going to the PTSA. Call 734-1872.

Enchanted Lake’s 50th
Enchanted Lake Elementary School marks its 50th year from 4 to 7 p.m. with a luau, entertainment and exhibits in the courtyard and cafeteria. Alumni – and their old photos, T-shirts and memorabilia – are welcome. Tickets cost $15. Call 263-1411, ext. 236, 266-7800 or go to enchantedlake.info.

Mall Easter crafts
Windward Mall has an early Easter celebration from 10 a.m. to noon at center court with cookie decorating and Easter crafts for keiki. Call 235-1143.

Eggs in the kitchen
A free session of Keiki in the Kitchen is set for 11:30 a.m. at Whole Foods Kailua for dyeing Easter eggs to take home (ages 5 to 10). Register at sp.kao.market-ing@wholefoods.com.

Marsh work day
Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi volunteers meet at 8:30 a.m. for a work day at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine in Kawainui marsh. Call Kaimi Skudder at 263-8008.

Heeia stream help
Hui o Ko’olaupoko and Papahana Kuaola volunteers help restore Heeia Stream from 8 to 11 a.m., meeting first at 46-403 Haiku Road. Call 381-7202.

Writing retreats
Lillian Cunningham leads writing retreats from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and April 27 in WCC’s Hale Akoakoa 107-109. Fee is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 235-7433.

Blood drive
Hawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Laie Shopping Center. Call 848-4770.

Castle High crafts, Zumba
Castle High’s Project Grad sponsors a Crafters Clearance & White Elephant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria, featuring vendor booths (Lisa 953-7011), $8 Hawaiian plate lunches (presale 277-5064), the 2013 cookbook and white elephant items. A Zumbathon runs from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gym to help with senior class graduation ceremony expenses. Zumba fee is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Call 389-7529.

Sunday
March 17

Market yoga
Aloha Yoga Kula offers an all-levels yoga class at 9 a.m. at the Kailua Town Farmers Market at Kailua Elementary School. Bring yoga mat and look for the big white tent. Donations accepted. Call 388-9696.

March madness
It’s March Madness on the screen at MoJoe’s Bar and Grill with World Baseball Classics daily and NASCAR races at 6:30 a.m. each Sunday. An All-Star breakfast is served from 7 a.m. Sundays. MoJoe’s is located in Kaneohe at 45-1034 Kamehameha Hwy. Call 234-6656.

Monday
March 18

Ohana food
The Ohana Food Produce Distribution offers free food on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified individuals and families from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Call 239-5744.

SAT classes
Test-Prep Hawaii will offer its spring break SAT classes from noon to 2 p.m. March 18-22 at Castle High School. Fee is $150. Visit test-prephi.com.

Intersession
KEY Project’s spring inter-session program, Camp Kuleana, runs today through March 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 47-200 Waihee Road for children ages 5 to 15, featuring cultural activities, restoration work, gardening, film night, poi pounding and more. Fee is $60 per child. To sign up and get details, call 239-5777.

Tuesday
March 19

Nature hour
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden hosts a preschool nature hour at 10:30 a.m. on a “Sun” theme. Bring lunch, shoes and bug repellent. Call 233-7323.

Bunnies and eggs
Kahuku Library presents “Easter Eggs and Bunny Tales” at 6:30 p.m. for keiki ages 3 and older, featuring stories and creative egg crafts. Call 293-8935.

Microfinance film
A screening of Gayle Ferraro’s film To Catch A Dollar: Muhammad Yunus Banks on America, is set for 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Kailua. A donation of $5 will benefit Whole Planet Foundation. Call 263-6800.

Upcoming Auditions Lanikai Mortgage Players will hold auditions at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Shreve Theater for its spring melodrama, The Silverado Kid, or Never Fake it in a Gunfight. The play requires four women and six men, and playdates are May 17-26. Call 262-5482.

Realtor training
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties will host a free career night at 6 p.m. March 20 at its Windward office, 970 N. Kalaheo Ave. Suite C-215, to share information about its new-agent training. To RSVP, call 262-3160.

Folk dancing
Free classes in American folk dancing, colonial to contemporary, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 21 to April 25, at Pohai Nani. Call 247-6211, ext. 1107.

Health care talk
A panel of physicians will lead a free seminar on “What Do I Really Need to Know about Healthcare Reform?” at 6 p.m. March 21 in the Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. Call 263-5400.

College drama
Windward Community College drama students will present Polaroid Stories March 21-24 at Paliku Theatre. Tickets are $10 and $5 for shows that begin at 8 p.m. March 21-23 and 4 p.m March 24. Call 235-7310.

CPAC play
Castle Performing Art Center will present the musical How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying March 22-April 7 at Ron Bright Theatre, marking CPAC’s 50th anniversary. For ticket information, call 233-5626.

Kanikapila
Natalie Ai Kamauu and Io will perform at 4 p.m. March 23 at Harold K.L. Castle Foundation’s free monthly Kanikapila in the town center parking garage. Call 263-7073.

Lei workshops
Windward parks will offer lei-making workshops March 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Kalama Beach Park (266-7655) and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ahuimanu Community Park (239-6594).

Hakipuu stream
Volunteers with Hui o Koolaupoko will meet from 8 a.m. to noon March 23 to help restore Hakipuu Stream near Kualoa Ranch, removing invasive plants with handsaws and by hand. RSVP to 381-7202.

Garden design
Mulkern Nursery will offer a free “Garden Design Concepts” workshop at 10 a.m. March 23 at 41-639 Kaulukanu St. in Waimanalo. Call 396-6595.

Legends tourney
PC Gamerz Kaneohe will host the LAN Madness Spring League of Legends tournament at noon March 23 at 45-934 Kamehameha Hwy. #C-1 (off Kawa Street by Boston’s). First prize in the gaming center tourney is $500. Call 234-5333.

Kailua 5K/10K race
The Friends of Kailua High School will sponsor their annual 5K/10K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. March 24 at the school and throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Call Ed Kemper at 524-0330.

Arthritis walks
Walk with Ease, an arthritis walking program for the public, will run from March 25 to May 1 at Pohai Nani, meeting at 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fee is $25, including a kit and workout book. Call 247-6211, ext. 1107.

Calendar items must reach us by March 13 to be considered for the March 20 edition. Fax them to 585-6324 or email cchang@midweek.com.