Below are highlights of West Oahu events. Fax items to 585-6324 or email cchang@midweek.com by Nov. 14 in order for them to be considered for the Nov. 21 edition.<\/I><\/p>\n
* MEDICARE <\/B>Kaiser Permanente presents its Straight-Talk Seminar on Medicare at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 at the Waipio Clinic, 94-1480 Moaniani St. RSVP to 1-877-418-5912.<\/p>\n
* BLOOD DRIVES <\/B>Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Pali Momi Medical Center conference room, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Tony Group Autoplex on Ka Uka Boulevard, 7 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Nov. 18 at Ewa Beach Elementary, and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21 at Pearl City High School. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
* MIDDLE AGES <\/B>Native American C.R. Greywolf presents a cultural program on “The Middle Ages: Eastern Asia” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, bringing with him his handcrafted historic weaponry. Call 693-6050.<\/p>\n
* TURKEY GOLF <\/B>The second annual Golf Bytes Turkey Scramble tournament runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Waikele Country Cub with proceeds going to a scholarship fund for the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training. Call 673-0672.<\/p>\n
* GIFT IDEAS <\/B>Volunteers with Family and Community Education demonstrate Christmas gift and decorating ideas at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Waipahu Library (675-0358) and Nov. 19 at Ewa Beach Library (689-1204).<\/p>\n
* GENTRY PLAN <\/B>The city Planning Commission has a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Mission Memorial conference room on a zone-change request from Gentry Investment Properties to change 27 acres of Ewa by Gentry land from R-5 to A-1 (low density apartments). The parcel is near Ocean Pointe and the Barbers Point Golf Course. Call 768-8007.<\/p>\n
* COLLEGE FORMS <\/B>Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education conducts a college application session for Waipahu High seniors at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the school. Call 956-5443 or email lyogi@hawaii.edu.<\/p>\n
* OPEN MARKET <\/B>Prince Kuhio Community Center has an open market from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at 91-1270 Kinoiki St. in Kapolei, near the Hawaiian Home Lands building. Call 780-6082, 394-0050 or email info@hawaiimaoli.org.<\/p>\n
* MOVIE NIGHT <\/B>Kroc Center sponsors “Friday Night Family Feast and Movie” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway. For cost and reservations, call 682-5505.<\/p>\n
* CAR SEATS <\/B>Kaiser Permanente conducts free inspections of child booster and car seats from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at its Waipio clinic, 94-1480 Moaniani St. Call 432-2260.<\/p>\n
* CAFE MUSIC <\/B>3rd Cup Cafe & Venue in the Royal Times Kunia Building features Heavy Weights playing Hawaiian music at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 and Slam Poetry Night at 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Artist of the month is Charis Deremer and her paintings. Call 888-6087.<\/p>\n
* ALICE <\/B>Leeward Community College Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland <\/I>at 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17. For tickets, call 455-0386 or order online at lcctheatre.hawaii.edu.<\/p>\n
* GREEN CRAFTS <\/B>Evelyn Nakamura leads classes in furoshiki, an eco-friendly craft program, at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at Kapolei Library (693-7050) and 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at Pearl City Library (453-6566).<\/p>\n
* VETS RACE <\/B>The eighth annual 5K Patriot Run\/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 17 at The Waterfront at Pu’uloa in Ewa Beach to benefit U.S. VETS. Fee is $40 for the public on race day; additional sponsorships are encouraged. Visit patriotrunhawaii.com or call 271-7022.<\/p>\n
* SEASON’S BEST <\/B>A Season’s Best Craft Fair runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Aiea Elementary School with more than 150 booths. Call 683-6064.<\/p>\n
* KEIKI BOOK <\/B>Cartoonist Roy Chang discusses his new manga-style book, Cacy and Kiara and the Curse of the Ki’i<\/I>, at 11 a.m. Nov. 17 at Aiea Library. Call 483-7333.<\/p>\n
* AIEA CONCERTS <\/B>Pearlridge Center presents free concerts by Taimane at noon and Maunalua at 2 p.m. Nov. 17; John Cruz at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 and Melveen Leed at 2 p.m. Nov. 25, all on the Uptown stage. Also planned is the Hawaii Music Works fall concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 Uptown. Call 488-0981.<\/p>\n
* PARROTS <\/B>The Aloha Hawaiian Parrot Association meets for potluck lunch and a guest speaker at noon Nov. 18 at Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City. Veterinarian Brian Walsh discusses parrot care. Call 381-5545.<\/p>\n
* CHARGERS FAIR <\/B>Pearl City High School’s special ed department has a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in the cafeteria. Call 454-5666.<\/p>\n
* COMIC JAM <\/B>Comic Jam Hawaii returns to Pearlridge Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 Uptown near Hot Unique Images, where cartoonists will create a project together. Call 488-0981.<\/p>\n
* WREATHS <\/B>Halawa Xeriscape Garden conducts holiday wreath-making workshops at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 at 99-1268 Iwaena St. Fee is $5. Call 748-5363 for details and to register.<\/p>\n
* TENNIS <\/B>The Lana Hudson Fund doubles tennis tournament runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Central Oahu Regional Park courts. The late Lana Anela Soares Hudson was an avid tennis player and strong supporter of autism awareness on behalf of her granddaughter. Call 358-7061.<\/p>\n
* MARSH CLEANUP <\/B>Hawaii Nature Center volunteers clean up Pouhala Marsh from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24 and Dec. 15. Call 955-0100, ext. 118.<\/p>\n
Ongoing<\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
* KEIKI COUNCIL <\/B>The Central District South Community Children’s Council meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Moanalua High School Room G104; and the Leeward council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday at the State of Hawaii building, 601 Kamokila Blvd. in Kapolei All parents of children with special needs are welcome. Call 586-5363.<\/p>\n
* ZUMBA <\/B>Kaiser Permanente has Zumba classes at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 12 at its Waipio Clinic. Fee is $6.50 per class for non-members. Call 432-2260.<\/p>\n
* ZUMBA <\/B>Waipahu United Church of Christ has Zumba classes for $3 at 9 a.m. Saturday for both active seniors and beginners at 94-330 Mokuola St. Call 551-5781 or 677-3317.<\/p>\n
* PET FOOD DRIVE <\/B>The Kapolei and Pearl City PETCOs accept unopened, unexpired dry pet food daily so Hawaiian Humane Society can help owners better afford to feed their pets. Call 356-2217.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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