What’s Up in Windward Oahu

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Wednesday October 15

Paliku’s ‘Hairspray’ Paliku Theatre has added two more shows to its sold-out musical Hairspray — 7:30 tonight and Thursday. For details, call 235-7330.

Bariatric surgery Dr. Steven Fowler and colleagues lead a weight-loss surgery seminar at 6:30 p.m. at Castle Medical Center’s wellness auditorium. Call 263-5400.

Tai chi class Students should pre-register now for “Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Balance,” set for 9:45 a.m. Oct. 22 in WCC’s Hale Kuhina 115. Fee is $12. Call 235-7433.

Clutter-free class Students should pre-register now for “Clutter Free for Life — From Chaos to Order, part 2,” set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29 in WCC’s Hale Kuhina 106. Fee is $60 and $11 lab fee. Call 235-7433.

Music gala tickets Windward Choral Society sells tickets to its gala for $100 through today, or $125 until Nov. 15. The Joy of Music benefit is 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Koolau Ballrooms. Call 782-3924.

Caregiver support Ohana Caretakers support group meets at 9 a.m. at Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center on Haiku Road. Call 234-2207.

Castle High artist Castle High School invites the public to meet artist in residence Solomon Enos at 6 p.m. in the library to discuss his proposed art piece. Enos also will lead a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the cafeteria. RSVP to 233-5600, ext. 2236.

Thursday October 16

Kailua Friends Friends of Kailua Library has its annual meeting at 9 a.m. to update bylaws and enjoy refreshments together. Enter through the library courtyard. Email fkishimori@yahoo.com.

Puohala produce Oahu Fresh delivers bags of farm-fresh produce to customers from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today and Oct. 30 at Puohala Elementary School, for orders placed at oahufresh.com by the prior Friday. Proceeds support wellness education. Email cchow78@hotmail.com.

Friday October 17

‘Little Women’ CPAC presents Little Women in Ron Bright Theater today through Oct. 26 (7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays). Tickets cost $10 and $6 at 233-5626.

Hamakua music The Saloon Pilots play blue-grass style from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Big City Diner Kailua. Call 263-8880.

Youth book sale Friends of Kaneohe Library observe Children and Youth Week through today, selling all children’s and teen books for “buy one, get one free” in the basement bookstore. Call 233-5676.

BayFest BayFest 2014 brings music, fireworks, food and fun to Kaneohe Marine base 5 p.m.-1 a.m. today, noon-1 a.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday for public and military. Volunteers also are needed. Call 254-7597.

Rally for cure Rally for the Cure-Susan G. Komen charity golf tourney is at Kaneohe Marine base’s Klipper course, with shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Fee is $120. Call 216-6244.

Ceramics show Artist Brett Bechert displays his ceramic pieces at Mu’umu’u Heaven, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. at 767 Kailua Road, featuring pupus, drinks and live music by Kai and Steve Mai’i. Call 263-3366.

Tea and scones A Cup of Tea hosts “Scones and Tea Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. at 407 Uluniu St. #101, featuring two scones and a pot of tea for $9.95. Bring a toy for Toys For Tots. Call 230-8832.

Haiku music Harry Koizumi performs from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Haleiwa Joe’s on Haiku Road. Call 247-6671.

Piano recital Ernest Chang’s piano students have a free public recital at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani. Call 436-4578.

Saturday October 18

Band, classic cars Royal Hawaiian Band plays at 2 p.m. at Windward Mall, and the East End Hot Rods will have a classic car show from 5 to 9 p.m. in the mall parking lot. Call 235-1143.

Teaching with movies Windward Unity Church presents “Waking Up With Movies” at 1 p.m. at 46-005 Kawa St. #303, featuring The Truman Story. Call 384-8890.

Family fun day Kaneohe Community Family Center has Family Fun Day from 9 a.m. to noon at WCC’s Hale Palanakila on the theme “Exploring Our World and Beyond” with an aerospace lab, kendama, paper airplane contest, pre-school activities and an Imaginarium show. Bring a canned good for the Baskets of Blessings project. To register, call 235-7747.

Kanikapila Kamakakehau Fernandez performs at the free Kanikapila at 4 p.m. in Kailua Town Center parking garage. Call 263-7073.

Farmers market Hau’ula Elementary School hosts a farmers market from 8 a.m. to noon with produce, crafts, preserves and baked goods. Call 293-8925.

Harvest fun Waimanalo Country Farms hosts its free Fall Harvest fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday and each weekend this month at 41-225 Lupe St. Call 306-4381.

Kailua music Soul Patrol Acoustic plays unplugged rock, blues and soul music from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morning Brew Cafe & Bistro on Kailua Road. Call 262-7770.

PAL basketball Kaneohe PAL Basketball registers players ages 6 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kaneohe District Park today and Sunday, and Oct. 25-26. Call 247-1558.

Sunday October 19

Royal music The Royal Hawaiian Band plays a free concert at 2 p.m. at Windward Mall center court. Call 235-1143.

Dharma talk Buddhist studies expert Patricia Lee Masters presents a Dharma talk at 10 a.m. at Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center on the second floor of Aikahi Park Shopping Center. For details on this and other programs, call 342-6298.

Coral lecture Hanauma Nature Preserve has a free talk at 3 p.m. in its theater on “Reef corals and the treat of global climate change” with graduate students Chris Wall and Rebecca Prescott. Parking costs $1. Call 397-5840.

Waimanalo polo Honolulu Polo Club hosts the Governor’s Cup USPA at 3 p.m. on Waimanalo polo field. Gate opens at 1 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults; no charge for military and keiki under 12. Call 396-0494.

Monday October 20

Hau’ula security Neighborhood Security Watch meets at 8:45 p.m. at Hau’ula Kai Shopping Center to walk the area. Call Moana at 782-9552.

Tuesday October 21

Folk music Pohai Nani presents Simple & Unpretentious (veteran folk singer Keith Haugen and pakini master Frank Uehara) at 7 p.m. in a free concert. Call 951-4332.

Nature hour Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden has a Pre-School Nature Hour at 10:30 a.m. on “Animal Faces.” Bring lunch, bug spray, walking shoes, rain gear and a parent. Call 233-7323.

Upcoming

Laulau sale Kahaluu Lions Club will sell homemade laulau Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at KEY Project; $7.50 for a bag of two. Order at 239-8623 or 398-8638.