Wednesday
\nNovember 21 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Thanksgiving worship <\/B>
\nThe Windward Coalition of Churches sponsors a Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road, with a special offering for women’s prison scholarships. Call 262-6911.<\/p>\n
Kaneohe music<\/B>
\nHarmony entertains at MoJoe’s Sports Bar and Grill at 9 p.m. at 45-1034 Kamehameha Hwy. Call 234-6656.<\/p>\n
Healthy families<\/B>
\nKaiser Permanente sponsors a class on “Healthy Kids, Healthy Families” at 3 p.m. at its Kailua Clinic on Hamakua Drive, featuring exercise and tips on eating. Call 432-3400.<\/p>\n
Kalua turkeys<\/B>
\nCastle High School’s Future Farmers of America club and KEY Project both are selling tickets for Thanksgiving kalua turkey fundraisers Nov. 22. Castle tickets cost $15 and are available in the school office (Colby Kagawa, 233-5600, ext. 2228); KEY Project tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at the KEY office on Waihee Road (239-5777) – until space in the imus are full.<\/p>\n
Neil Simon play<\/B>
\nHPU’s Paul and Vi Loo Theatre presents Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor <\/I>tonight through Dec. 2 on the Windward campus. Tickets cost $20, $15 and $5, and performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 375-1282.<\/p>\n
Book sale<\/B>
\nFriends of Kaneohe Library have marked cookbooks and craft books to half price now through Nov. 30 in the library basement. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7:45 p.m. today, 1 to 3 p.m Friday, Sunday and Tuesday. Call 247-4819.<\/p>\n
Thursday
\nNovember 22 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Kualoa legends <\/B>
\nKualoa Ranch presents its “Legends of Kualoa” show and Thanksgiving buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $39 for adults, $29 for keiki, kamaaina rates. Call 237-7321.<\/p>\n
Friday
\nNovember 23 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Panda and Project Grad <\/B>
\nPanda Express at Windward Mall hosts a fundraiser for Kalaheo Project Grad from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Email tkerns6@yahoo.com for a flier.<\/p>\n
Stargazing<\/B>
\nHokulani Imaginarium presents the family show “Magic Tree House Space Mission ” at 10 a.m. today and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at WCC. Tickets cost $7, $6 or $5. Call 235-7433.<\/p>\n
Piano recital<\/B>
\nErnest Chang’s piano students play a free public recital at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani auditorium. Call 235-5025.<\/p>\n
Saturday
\nNovember 24 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Kahaluu luau <\/B>
\nJerry Santos and friends, Paahana and Kahaluu Ukulele Aloha Band perform at a benefit luau for the band from 2 to 5 p.m. at Kahaluu Elementary School. Tickets cost $20 for “a full plate and more.” Call 239-3100 or 741-4576.<\/p>\n
Joy of music<\/B>
\nWindward Choral Society sponsors a benefit gala at 5:30 p.m. at Koolau Ballrooms, featuring international food stations, sake tasting, a silent auction, tributes and plenty of good music. Tickets cost $100. Call 254-5717 or visit thewindwardchoralsociety.org.<\/p>\n
Gardening workshop<\/B>
\nMulkern Nursery conducts a free workshop on “Get Good Dirt” at 10 a.m. at 41-639 Kaulukanu St. in Waimanalo. Call 396-6595.<\/p>\n
St. John Vianney trees<\/B>
\nSJV fourth-graders have fresh Oregon Christmas trees ready for customers today at the school, with proceeds going to their Big Island trip in the spring. Call 261-4651.<\/p>\n
Benefit craft fair<\/B>
\nSt. John Vianney students host a holiday craft fair (with Santa photos) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall, 940 Keolu Drive. Call 262-8317.<\/p>\n
Kaelepulu fair<\/B>
\nKaelepulu Elementary School PTSA has its eighth annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 530 Keolu Drive. Call 266-7811.<\/p>\n
Blood drive<\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
Sunday
\nNovember 25 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Ceramics sale <\/B>
\nThe Windward Potters have their annual Christmas Ceramics Sale from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Kailua Elementary cafeteria with original, functional and sculptural forms as well as raku pieces. Call 239-5045.<\/p>\n
Heart art<\/B>
\nMorning Brew sponsors “Art from the Heart” from 7 to 11 p.m. at 600 Kailua Road, featuring a variety of artists sharing their skills in all kinds of disciplines. Call 262-7770.<\/p>\n
Royal music<\/B>
\nThe Royal Hawaiian Band plays at 10:30 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church on Kainalu Drive. Call 922-5331.<\/p>\n
Blood drive<\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish on Keolu Drive. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
Pet adoptions<\/B>
\nMike McKenna’s Windward Ford hosts holiday pet adoptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring Santa Paws photos, sponsored by Hawaiian Humane Society. Call 356-2225.<\/p>\n
Critter art deadline<\/B>
\nDeadline is today to enter Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden’s annual Frogs and Garden Critters art contest. Call 233-7323.<\/p>\n
Kualoa makahiki<\/B>
\nKualoa Regional Park is the setting for Makahiki Nui from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a procession of Akua Lono and ho’okupu protocol, traditional games for the kane, shared meals and awards. To arrange camping, email Umi Kai at ulupono1@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
‘Messiah’ sing-along<\/B>
\nChrist Church Uniting presents its 10th annual free Kailua Community Sing-Along at 4 p.m., featuring Handel’s Messiah <\/I>at 1300 Kailua Road. All singers are invited to join in and welcome the Advent season. Extra music sheets would be helpful. Call 262-6911.<\/p>\n
Klobe talk story<\/B>
\nWCC’s Gallery ‘Iolani features Tom Klobe, founding director of UH Art Gallery, and an exhibit of his work through today. The author of Exhibitions, Concept,<\/I>Planning and Design<\/I>, Klobe is at the gallery from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today to talk story. Call 236-9150.<\/p>\n
Tuesday
\nNovember 27 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Toddler hula <\/B>
\nHale Pulelehua studio sponsors a four-week course in Christmas Toddler Hula at 9:30 a.m. today and each Tuesday through Dec. 18 at Windward Business Center behind the mall. Keiki ages 1 to 5 will learn easy songs and dances of the season. Fee is $7 per class or $25 for all four. Call 247-9440.<\/p>\n
Wreath-making<\/B>
\nWindward District PCNC has its annual wreath-making classes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kaneohe Community Park (upper parking lot off of Pahuwai Place). Bring fresh and dried greens, shears, scissors, etc. Fee is $5. Call Meryl at 233-7330 or Rosey at 233-5727, ext. 247.<\/p>\n
Blood drives<\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at HPU’s Hawaii Loa campus, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at WCC and 7:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 30 at Castle High (behind cafeteria). Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
Broadway tunes<\/B>
\nDon Conover and guest play music of Broadway and the Islands in a free public concert at 7 p.m. at Pohai Nani auditorium. Next up is pianist Allan Fisher Dec. 3 with “easy listening” selections. Call 235-5025.<\/p>\n
Upcoming <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Holiday food <\/B>
\nCastle Medical Center will present “Eat Well for the Holidays” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 in the Wellness auditorium with demonstrations and recipes provided. Fee is $20, $15 or $10, and reservations are required two days in advance to 263-5400.<\/p>\n
Youth tours<\/B>
\nInternational Educational Tour youth group leader Jennifer Hartl-Davis will conduct a briefing at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 (along with pizza and drinks) at Round Table Pizza at Enchanted Lake Shopping Center. Topic is a prospective Europe tour next summer. RSVP to 375-1806.<\/p>\n
Hanauma talk<\/B>
\nHanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater will sponsor a free lecture at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 on tsunami mapping, carbon dioxide in Kaneohe Bay streams, and bacteria in Hilo Bay. Call 397-5840.<\/p>\n
College aid<\/B>
\nCastle High School will host a Financial Aid Night at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in the cafeteria with WCC’s financial aid director Steven Chigawa. Call 233-5600.<\/p>\n
Kailua music<\/B>
\nJ.P. Smoketrain will bring his uptown rhythm and downhome blues to Big City Diner Kailua from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 30. Call 263-8880.<\/p>\n
Christ Church fair<\/B>
\nChrist Church Uniting will have a Christmas craft fair with unique artwork and live Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at 1300 Kailua Road. Call 262-6911.<\/p>\n
Kaneohe parade<\/B><\/p>\n
The Kaneohe Christmas Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 1, marching from Windward Mall to Castle High. Call 348-2749.<\/p>\n
Lanikai crafts<\/B>
\nThe annual Lanikai Craft Faire will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Lanikai Community Park, featuring a new cookbook from the community association. Call 262-4455.<\/p>\n
Benefit garage sale<\/B>
\nLe Jardin Academy’s Project Grad will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Dec. 1 at the Quarry Road campus. Call 263-7375.<\/p>\n
Christmas Carol<\/B>
\nCastle Performing Arts Center will present A Christmas Carol <\/I>at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 7 and 8; and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 in Ron Bright Theatre. Call Karen Meyer at 233-5626.<\/p>\n
Water safety<\/B>
\nWCC will offer an Ocean Safety educational course from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, as well as a Recreational Thrill Craft Operators Safety educational course from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in Hale Alakai 101. Fee is $109 for each class. Call 235-7433.<\/p>\n
Photo lighting<\/B>
\nWCC will offer the course “Lighting: How to Use Daylight and Flash” from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 1 and 8 in Hale Alakai 102. Students should bring their own camera. Fee is $80 plus $5 lab fee. Call 235-7433.<\/p>\n
Polynesian Christmas<\/B>
\nPolynesian Cultural Center will present “Christmas in Polynesia” canoe rides Dec. 2-21 on the lagoon with lights, decorations and musical performances throughout the park. Call 293-3333.<\/p>\n
Mo-Joe’s sports<\/B>
\nMo-Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill serves breakfast pupus and drinks during college and pro football TV coverage each Saturday and Sunday this month and next, with kick-off at 8 a.m. at 45-1034 Kamehameha Hwy. Call 234-6656.<\/p>\n
Miniature exhibit <\/B>
\nThe Association of Hawaii Artists’ Miniature Show is at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden now through Nov. 29. Call 371-6845.<\/p>\n
Glass ornaments<\/B>
\nIsland Glass Works offers “Blow your own Ornament” classes on weekends beginning this month at 171-A Hamakua Drive. Fee is $30 for the one-hour class. Call 263-4527.<\/p>\n
Calendar items must reach us by Nov. 20 to be considered for the Nov. 28 edition. Fax them to 585-6324 or email them to cchang@midweek.com.<\/I><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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