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Below are highlights of what’s coming up in West Oahu.

November

* CHRISTMAS IDEAS Volunteers with Family and Community Education conduct a free Christmas Ideas Demonstration at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Ewa Beach Library. Call 247-0421, ext. 106.

* ONLINE HEALTH Searching for Health Information Online is a free program for seniors set for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at Kapolei Library. Registration is required at 693-7050.

* ELDER TRANSIT The city Human Services Department sponsors a town hall meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 25 at Pearl Country Club to identify transportation needs for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income residents. Call 768-8380.

* NEIGHBORS Pearl City Neighborhood Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at Highlands Intermediate School cafeteria; and Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale board has rescheduled its meeting to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Kapolei High School cafeteria. Call 768-3710.

* YOGA CLASS Roselle Torres presents a yoga class at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at The Healing Arts Center (behind Cutter Ford Aiea). Fee is $15. Call 294-0743.

* BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank conducts donor drives from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at Resurrection of the Lord Church, 94-1260 Lumikula St.; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor, 94-1044 Waipio Uka St.; from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Pearl City High School library; and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Kapolei High School. Call 845-9966.

* AVIATION MUSEUM Children 12 and under can enjoy free admission (with a paying adult) to Pacific Aviation Museum during the “Pearl Harbor Child Comes Home” presentation at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Reservations are required. Call 441-1008.

* HOLIDAY MALL HOURSPearlridge Center will operate on the following holiday schedule: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 28; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec.11; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12-18; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 19-23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 27, 29-30; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 28, 31 and Jan. 1. The mall is closed Dec. 25. Call 488-0981.

* SANTA PHOTOS Santa visits with children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec.24 at Pearlridge Downtown Center Court. Photos are available for a fee. Call 488-0981.

* BOOK SIGNINGS Author Laurie Ide and illustrator Jeff Pagay sign copies of Whale Song and Dance at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Borders Waikele. Call 732-1709.

* BALLROOM DANCE Aiea Ballroom Dance Association holds its monthly dance from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Ala Wai Clubhouse. Admission is $4, or $2 for members. Call 953-8003.

* BASEBALL REGISTRATION Ewa Little League Baseball welcomes children ages 5-12 to sign up for its 2009 season from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 13-14 at Ewa Shopping Center. Three proofs of residence, shot record and original/state-certified copy of child’s birth certificate are required at registration, even if child previously played in league. Fee is $135; discount for two or more children. A parent or guardian must be present. Call Coach Steve at 754-0880 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

* CHORAL CONCERT Local elementary and high school choruses join LCC’s Kanikapila Singers and chorus students for a concert of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 in LCC Theatre. Admission is $5. Call 455-0385.

December

* MILITARY SALUTE Pearl City Sam’s Club welcomes military families (active and retired) to a free holiday photo session during regular business hours Dec. 1 and 15. Participants also receive 30 complimentary 4x8 greeting cards ($10.50 value). Call 456-7788.

.* HOLIDAY MENU Off The Wall Restaurant & Bar serves a Tempura and Sushi Holiday Buffet of assorted cold and hot items, plus desserts, from 5-9 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning Dec. 2 (except during Live Okinawan Music Nights). Buffet costs $21.95 adults, $11.95 children 6-10, and keiki 5 and under eat for free. Seating limited. Call 486-9255.

* CHOIR The Pearl City Elementary School choir performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Pearlridge Center on the Uptown stage. Call 488-0981.

* HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Ewa Beach Librarian Zhan Hunt reads to children ages 3 and up during a special Christmas Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3. Other free events include Holiday Doodles with Allen Tsukamoto at 11 a.m. Dec. 3; Crochet Your Own Stocking with Gloria Arias at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 (yarn and crochet needles provided; limit 10 participants); and a screening of The Muppets Christmas Carol at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. For information or registration, call 689-1204.

* PROJECT VISITATIONVolunteer training for Project Visitation, a program re-uniting foster siblings through supervised outings, are held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Kapolei. For location and to sign-up, call 521-9531, ext. 228, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

* NATIVE ART Leeward Community College has a free exhibit of Native Hawaiian art on view through Dec. 4 in the Foyer Art Gallery. Call 455-0524.

* PEARL LUNCH The Pearl Restaurant at Leeward Community College is open for lunch Wednesday-Friday through Dec. 5. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and feature contemporary cuisine from the culinary students. Special student menus are planned for Dec. 3 to 5. For reservations, call 455-0475.

* GIFT FAIR Pearl City Nursing Home presents its first Christmas Gift and Craft Fair from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 featuring 20 vendors at 919 Lehua Ave. Proceeds benefit resident activities. Call 453-1919.

* RECYCLING DRIVE Kapolei High School has an Aloha Aina Earth Day community recycling drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6. New items accepted: athletic shoes, foam packing, cups and plates, and roofing materials. Call curbside pick-up, call 306-1876 or 692-8200, ext. 2246.

* SURF CLINIC Girls Who Surf offers kama’aina surf lessons at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Kalaeloa Campgrounds in Kapolei (near White Plains Beach off Coral Sea Road in Barbers Point). Fee is $60 per person, plus tax. Call 772-4583

* HOOLAULEA The Kapolei Elementary School Ohana hosts its first hoolaulea from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 on the school field, featuring Xtreme Fun rides, games, entertainment, food and more. Call 693-7000, ext. 262.

* HANGAR DANCE Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor celebrates its second anniversary with a “Big Band” benefit dance featuring the 18-piece Monday Night Orchestra, comedian Bill Sage, a live auction, awards ceremony and the unveiling of the new Lt. Ted Shealy Restoration Shop from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Hangar 37 on Ford Island. Tickets and sponsorships available at http://www.PacificAviationMuseum.org or by contacting Jennifer Young at 441-1006.

* CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Local crafters, live entertainment, games, food and rides take over Nanakuli during Christmas Between the Avenues from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6 at Nanaikapono Elementary School. Parking available on Haleakala and Nanakuli avenues. Call 499-8894.

* DEAF SANTA Hawaii’s only deaf and signing Santa brings holiday cheer, songs and dance to more than 150 deaf and hard-of-hearing children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 in Pearlridge Uptown, second level. Call 488-0981.

Ongoing

* LIBRARY PLAY Kapolei Library has play mornings at 10 a.m. Thursdays for keiki ages 2 to 5. Also at the library are toddler storytimes at 10 a.m. Monday-Thursday; and storytimes for keiki 3 and older are at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call 693-7050.

* TOASTMASTERS MEET The Pearl City Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday in the Mokihana Room of Pearlridge Gardens & Tower (98-1042 Moanalua Road). Call 780-2066.

* PARENT SUPPORT The Leeward Community Children’s Council holds free parent support group meetings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at Kapolei Police Station. All parents/family members of children with special needs welcome. Call 672-6265.

* CHORALE REHEARSALSKapolei Chorale invites singers to join rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Sundays in Makakilo. Call 672-8888 for directions and interview.

* FRIDAY MELE Baba Alimoot and Friends provide free musical entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday throughout Pearlridge. Call 488-0981.

* OKINAWAN MUSIC Hear live Okinawan music from 8:30-10 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month at Off the Wall Bar and Grill in Aiea. Call 486-9255.

* FASHION CLASSESPolyphabric Design Studio has sewing, construction, pattern-making and design classes for all skill levels from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday in Kapolei. Sewing classes are $100 for eight sessions; all other one-hour classes are $200 for eight (supplies included). Students should be at least 8 years old to apply. Call 520-2232.

* GARDENING The Urban Garden Center has a free gardening program for the public from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month at 955 Kamehameha Hwy. Call 453-6050.

* INTERNATIONAL KARATE Japan International Karate Center Leeward offers classes for adults and children at the Harbor Center in Waimalu. New beginner classes available daily. Call 486-4800.

* WAIPAHU MARKET Waipahu Festival Marketplace is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays and holidays at 94-340 Waipahu Depot Road, offering fresh fish, produce, crafts, refreshments and Island-made products. Call 677-6939.

* SOCCER SIGNUPS Leeward Soccer Club seeks players and coaches for the upcoming HYSA season. Practices are held on various West Oahu fields. Call Sam at 224-5534, or call 674-0500.

* SUPPORT GROUPS A Hospice Hawaii grief support group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (924-9255), and a cancer support group, Hui Malama Kako’o, meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday (except holidays) in the first-floor physicians dining room of Pali Momi hospital (485-4548).