Wednesday
\nDecember 4 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Native scholarships <\/B>
\nWCC hosts a Native Hawaiian Scholarship Aha at 6 p.m. in Hale Akoakoa 101-105 to brief students, parents and educators about financial aid opportunities from nine Native Hawaiian organizations. Dinner and refreshments are provided. Call 235-7385.<\/p>\n
Blood drive<\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HPU’s Hawaii Loa campus. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
Tree lighting<\/B>
\nCastle Medical Center hosts its 32nd annual tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. (Music starts at 6:15 and trolley rides at 5.) A concert with Nathan Aweau begins at 7:30, concluding the festivities. Park at Kailua High and take a shuttle to the hospital. Call 263-5500.<\/p>\n
Castle registration<\/B>
\nCastle High School has a registration information night for incoming freshmen and their parents at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Call Kathy at 233-5600, ext. 2236.<\/p>\n
Thursday
\nDecember 5 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Blood drives <\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday at BYU-Hawaii. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
All about joints<\/B>
\nCastle Medical Center’s Joint Care Center presents a free seminar on MAKOplasty at 6 p.m., featuring details on its robotic arm, plus total knee and hip replacement surgeries. Call 263-5400.<\/p>\n
Kailua board meets<\/B>
\nKailua Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. at Kailua District Park. Call 768-3711.<\/p>\n
College comedy<\/B>
\nWCC drama students presents Cave of the Coiled Webs<\/I>, a Chinese martial arts comedy, at 8 tonight through Saturday and also 4 p.m. Friday at Paliku Theatre. Tickets cost $10 and $5. Call 235-7310.<\/p>\n
Christmas fantasy<\/B>
\nGallery ‘Iolani presents “A Christmas Fantasy” art and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday in the WCC gallery. Call 236-9155.<\/p>\n
Holiday bazaar<\/B>
\nA Kaneohe family’s 12th annual holiday bazaar is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday at 45-440 Koa Kahiko St., featuring sewing and craft supplies, tote bags, crocheted creations, earrings, baby items, Christmas pillows, collectibles and much more. Call 247-4267.<\/p>\n
Friday
\nDecember 6 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Kailua night <\/B>
\nThe Kailua McDonald’s is the site for a benefit from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Kalaheo High boys soccer team. Call 254-7900.<\/p>\n
Live nativity<\/B>
\nWaimanalo Country Farms presents a Live Nativity at 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 13 and 14 at 41-225 Lupe St. The free event is preceded by caroling hay-rides at 5 p.m. Call 306-4381.<\/p>\n
Saturday
\nDecember 7 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Kaneohe parade <\/B>
\nKaneohe Christmas Parade starts at 9 a.m. by Windward Mall and moves down Kamehameha Highway to Castle High School, this time honoring our military with five bands, 10 floats, Santa Claus and much more. Call 348-2749.<\/p>\n
Punana Leo fair and fun<\/B>
\nHui Makua Punana Leo o Koolau Poko presents its Aloha Kalikimaka Craft Fair & Family Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Papahana Kuaola at 46 Haiku Road (mauka end) with games, crafts, food, music, workshops and more. Call 729-7001.<\/p>\n
Church fair<\/B>
\nChrist Church Uniting has its Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with proceeds supporting the church budget. Vendors offer hand-made ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, photography, plants, food and much more. Call 262-6911 or 235-0786.<\/p>\n
Fashion lunch<\/B><\/p>\n
Nake’u Awai presents a musical review of his fashions, “Blue Skies Smiling at Me,” at 9:30 a.m. at Koolau Ballrooms. A holiday marketplace with crafts, kapa, books, plants and more starts the program, followed by lunch, the fashion show and sales. Admission is $60 for the show and lunch. Call 841-1221.<\/p>\n
Lanikai crafts<\/B>
\nThe annual Lanikai Christmas Craft Faire is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community park, featuring a wide variety of wares, plus food, shave ice and a bake sale. Volunteers are welcome. Call Dian at 262-4455.<\/p>\n
Natural history tour<\/B>
\nWildlife biologist Katie Doyle and geographer Kaimi Scudder lead a “Birds of the Marsh” tour from 8:30a.m. to noon, sponsored by Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi. The tour covers Kawainui marsh, habitat and plant restoration sites. Donation is $10. Call 263-8008.<\/p>\n
Kawainui help<\/B>
\nState wildlife biologist James Cogswell leads volunteers in a work day at the Kawainui Restoration Ponds from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves and prepare for mud and sunshine. The ponds are located behind Castle hospital at the bottom of Ulukahiki Street. Call him at 266-0911.<\/p>\n
Critter art show<\/B>
\nEntries in Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden’s annual Frogs and Garden Critters Art Contest are on view today through Dec. 31, featuring 3-D use of recycled materials. Call 233-7323.<\/p>\n
Kaneohe music<\/B>
\nEleventh Hour performs from 9 p.m. to midnight at Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, 45-1034 Kamehameha Hwy. Call 234-6656.<\/p>\n
Travel fair<\/B>
\nSt. John Vianney’s student travel club has a Holiday Craft Fair and Poinsettia Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 920 Keolu Drive. Proceeds support a spring break trip to Italy. Email dsousa@sjvkailua.org.<\/p>\n
Family crafts<\/B>
\nHo’omaluhia Botanical Garden offers a simple nature craft activity for families at 2 p.m. Fee is $10 per family of four (and $2.50 each above that). Call 233-7323.<\/p>\n
Sunday
\nDecember 8 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Mall concert <\/B>
\nThe keiki students of kumu Alan Akaka’s Ke Kula Mele perform Hawaiian songs at 2 p.m. at Windward Mall center court. Call 375-9379.<\/p>\n
Kahaluu hike<\/B>
\nHawaiian Trail & Mountain Club leads a 3-4-mile intermediate hike to Ulupaina in Kahaluu (by Valley of the Temples) at 8 a.m. Visit htmclub.org.<\/p>\n
Barbershop show<\/B>
\nThe Sounds of Aloha Chorus presents the musical comedy Rudolph Retires <\/I>at 2:03 and 5:03 p.m. at Paliku Theatre, featuring gifts from Santa for all keiki and vocal groups Aloha Spirit, Resonance Quartet, Funny Bones, 8zero8 and Kapolei PAC-Kids. Tickets cost $20 and $10. Call 262-7664.<\/p>\n
Blood drive<\/B>
\nHawaii Blood Bank has a donor drive from 7 a.m. to noon at Kailua Town Center. Call 848-4770.<\/p>\n
HPU comedy<\/B>
\nHPU’s comedy, Tartuffe<\/I>, concludes its run at 4 p.m. today in Paul and Vi Loo Theatre on the Kaneohe campus. Call 375-1282.<\/p>\n
Tuesday
\nDecember 10 <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Poetry deadline <\/B>
\nDeadline is today to enter the James M. Vaughan Poetry competition. Best entry earns $250 cash, an audience at the Koolau Writing Workshops in March, and publication in the HPU journal. Call Patrice Wilson at 544-1108.<\/p>\n
College choir<\/B>
\nWCC presents “Na Leo Nani o Kaiaulu,” vocal music by student soloists, the college choir and special guest Noelani Mahoe, at 7 p.m. in Paliku Theatre. The show is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Call 235-7400.<\/p>\n
3 TALK<\/B>
\nCity Councilman Ikaika Anderson meets with constituents for a 3 TALK at 6:30 p.m. at Kaneohe Community and Senior Center on Puohala Street. Call 768-5003.<\/p>\n
Upcoming <\/B><\/I><\/p>\n
Hawaiian wreaths <\/B>
\nMelody Fanning will lead a workshop on making Hawaiian wreaths at 10 a.m. Dec. 11 at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring garden gloves and clippers. Fee is $15. Call 522-7066.<\/p>\n
Weight loss<\/B>
\nDr. Steve Fowler will lead a free Weight-Loss Surgery seminar at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in Castle hospital’s Wellness Center auditorium. Register at 263-5400.<\/p>\n
College slack key<\/B>
\nWCC will present a “Hanauna Mele” concert of student slack key and ukulele performers at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Paliku Theatre with special guests Amy Hanaiali’i and the college hula class. The show is free, but donations are welcome. Call 235-7400.<\/p>\n
Dahn yoga<\/B>
\nKaiser Permanente will sponsor a free public senior summit lecture on Dahn Yoga at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 12 at Windward YMCA. Come prepared to exercise. Call 261-0808.<\/p>\n
Chamber mixer<\/B>
\nKailua Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Mixer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at A Cup of Tea on Uluniu Street with food, wine and prizes. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots. Admission is $15 for members, $18 for guests. Call 261-7997.<\/p>\n
Holiday blues<\/B>
\nDr. Denis Mee-Lee will present a free seminar at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 on “Coping with the Holiday Blues” in the Castle Wellness auditorium. Call 263-5400.<\/p>\n
College pianists<\/B>
\nWCC piano students will present their fall concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Paliku Theatre, playing a variety of classic, popular and holiday music. The show is free, but donations are welcome. Call 235-7400.<\/p>\n
College pots<\/B>
\nThe WCC ceramics students’ annual Holiday Pottery Sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 in Hale Palanakila 216. Call 235-7323.<\/p>\n
Stargazing<\/B>
\nHokulani Imaginarium will present “Season of Light” at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20, and 10 a.m. Dec. 14 on the WCC campus. Admission is $7 to $5. Call 235-7433.<\/p>\n
Waimanalo parade<\/B>
\nWaimanalo’s Christmas Parade is set for 9 a.m. Dec. 14, moving from the district park to the beach park. Call Andrew Jamila Jr. at 690-2443.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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