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Calendar items must reach us by Wednesday to be con- sidered for the following week\u2019s edition. Fax them to Windward Islander at 585- 6324 or email to cchang@midweek.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/strong>
\n August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kailua stories<\/strong>
\nKailua Library has free Keiki Storytime sessions at 10:30 a.m. today and each Wednesday through Aug. 29. Call 266-9911.<\/p>\n

Blood drive<\/strong>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Ann\u2019s Catholic Church on Haiku Road. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n

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Chi Kung<\/strong>
\nWCC offers \u201cChi Kung Exercises for Health\u201d at 9:45 a.m. in Hale Kuhina 115. Fee is $9, and advanced registration is advised at 235-7433.<\/p>\n

Healthy kids<\/strong>
\nKaiser Permanente hosts a \u201cHealthy Kids, Healthy Families\u201d workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. at its Kailua clinic. Pre-registration required. Call 432-3400.<\/p>\n

Giving meeting<\/strong>
\nSchools and nonprofit organizations interested in par- ticipating in Windward Mall\u2019s Festival of Giving in November are invited to attend an informational meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. in the mall\u2019s upper level next to Aeropostale. Participating organizations can sell tickets to the event as a fundraiser. Email AnaRenee.Terrado@am.jll.c om to RSVP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parent workshops<\/strong>
\nThe Kailua\/Kalaheo Parent Academy hosts a \u201cCooking with Kids\u201d workshop from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Kailua Intermediate School. Daniel Leung of Kapiolani Community College Culinary Institute is the guest speaker. Next up is \u201cCan We Talk? ABCs of DOE Communication\u201d from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Maunawili Elementary School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday<\/strong>
\n August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good moods<\/strong>
\nCastle Medical Center pres- ents a seminar on \u201cHelp for Depression\u201d at 6:30 p.m. Call 263-5400.<\/p>\n

First aid<\/strong>
\nSoulTrex presents its free weekly survival workshop, \u201cFirst Aid,\u201d at 6 p.m. with Alex Dobrinsky at the shop on Windward Mall\u2019s second level, theater wing. Call 247-8735.<\/p>\n

Kaneohe board meets<\/strong>
\nKaneohe Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. at Ben Parker Elementary School. Call 768-3710.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Friday<\/strong>
\n August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blood drive<\/strong>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahuku High School. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n

Kailua bluegrass<\/strong>
\nThe Saloon Pilots play their special brand of bluegrass music from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Big City Diner Kailua. No cover charge. Call 263- 8880.<\/p>\n

Library closures<\/strong>
\nAll area public libraries will close today in observance of Statehood Day. Call 831-6877.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday<\/strong>
\n August 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classic cars<\/strong>
\nThe monthly Cruise Night at Windward Mall runs from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot. Call 235-1143.<\/p>\n

Kailua book sale<\/strong>
\nThe Friends of Kailua Library have a half-price book sale through today at the library bookstore, fea- turing all items from books to DVDs. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call Kalena at 392-1824.<\/p>\n

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Art guild workshop<\/strong>
\nWindward Artists Guild sponsors a workshop on \u201cDrawing and Painting our Feather and Furry Friends\u201d (for experienced artists) today and Sunday at Ho\u2018omaluhia Botanical Garden. Call Sherree at 375-9643 or email work- shop@hawaiiartnet.org.<\/p>\n

Garden work days<\/strong>
\nAina In Shools hosts a Garden Party from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kainalu Elementary School for volunteers to help prepare the school gar- den for fall garden lessons. Work will include loosening soil, building new garden beds, weeding, composting and more. Work days also will be held at Ahuimanu Elementary School Aug. 24 and Aikahi Elementary School August 25. RSVP to volunteer@kokuahawai- ifoundation.org.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ranch party<\/strong>
\nManawalea Riding Center hosts its 11th annual Ranch Party Fundraiser from noon to 7 p.m. at its Waimanalo ranch. The event will include entertainment, games, food, a silent auction and free horseback riding for keiki from 1 to 3 p.m. Events benefit the center’s thera- peutic horseback riding pro- gram. The ranch is located at 41-170 A Waikupanaha St. in Waimanalo. Call 352- 1523.<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/strong>
\n August 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial planning<\/strong>
\nFinancial adviser David Ching presents a free finan- cial planning seminar on \u201cFinancial Planning for the Future: Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits\u201d from3to4p.m.atthe Kaneohe Public Library. The seminar will explain how Social Security works and help individuals identify ways to increase their own benefits. The next seminar, \u201cCollege Savings Plans: Simply the Smart Way to Save for College,\u201d takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26. Call 233-5676.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Monday<\/strong>
\n August 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ohana food<\/strong>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

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Good lunches<\/strong>
\nCastle Medical Center will present an \u201cEat Well for Life\u201d class about kid-friendly lunches and snacks at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22 in the wellness auditorium. Fee is $10, $15 or $20. Register two days in advance by calling 263- 5400.<\/p>\n

Chi Kung<\/strong>
\nWCC will offer \u201cChi Kung Breath and Imagery for Healing\u201d at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 22 in Hale Kuhina 115. Fee is $9, and advanced registration is advised at 235-7433.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Piano recital<\/strong>
\nErnest Chang\u2019s piano stu- dents will present a free public recital at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Pohai Nani auditorium. Call 235-5025.<\/p>\n

Navigation<\/strong>
\nSoulTrex will present its free weekly survival work- shop \u201cNavigation and Signaling\/Rescue\u201d at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 with Alex Dobrinsky at the shop on Windward Mall\u2019s second level, theater wing. Call 247-8735.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Golf deadline<\/strong>
\nEntry deadline is Aug. 24 for the American Resort Development Association of Hawaii\u2019s annual golf tournament, set for 11 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on the Marine base. Proceeds go to the Steve Hirano Memorial Scholarship Fund. Call Kristin Schultz at 441- 6266 or email kschultz@ahfi.com.<\/p>\n

Blood drives<\/strong>
\nHawaii Blood Bank will have donor drives Aug. 25 from 6:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center by Safeway, and 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Laie Shopping Center. Call 848- 4770.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kanikapila<\/strong>
\nMaunalua will entertain at 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Kailua Town Center\u2019s monthly Kanikapila, on the parking garage\u2019s second floor. The free event is sponsored by Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. Go to castle- foundation.org.<\/p>\n

Kahuku market<\/strong>
\nKahuku Village will have a farmers market, craft fair and swap meet from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 25 at the community center across from the old sugar mill. Email info@kahukuvillage.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Electronics expo<\/strong>
\nInteractive exhibits, gaming stations and various tech- nology retailers will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Windward Mall for the Electronics Expo.<\/p>\n

Barbershop music<\/strong>
\nThe Sounds of Aloha, men\u2019s barbershop harmony, will doafreeshowat7p.m. Aug. 28 at Pohai Nani audi- torium. Call 235-5025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Landscape show<\/strong>
\nHo\u2018omaluhia Botanical Garden has an exhibit of landscapes by Rebekah Luke now through Aug. 30 in the visitor center. Call 233-7323.<\/p>\n

Craft fair<\/strong>
\nSt. Anthony’s Church in Kailua is looking for crafters for its craft fair that will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1. Call Val at 266-2227.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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