Central Oahu Highlights

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Below are highlights of what’s happening in Central Oahu. Fax calendar items one week ahead of publication date to 247-7246 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The next edition comes out May 26.

* TRAFFIC TALK Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley Neighborhood Board has a public forum on traffic woes, particularly the southbound H-2 morning rush, at 6:30 p.m. May 5 in Mililani Mauka Elementary cafeteria. Transportation officials will hear comments and propose solutions. Call 226-7430.

* HEALTH TALKS ORI Anuenue Hale’s Elder Care series has free talks and exercise classes from 1 to 3 p.m. in May. Topics include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May 6, Sprains and Strains May 13, Deep Vein Thrombosis May 20 and Stress Fractures May 27. Call 622-3929. * PLANT ID Erin Purple leads a free tour at 9 a.m. May 7 to identify plants and trees at Wahiawa Botanical Garden. To sign up, call 522-7064.

* HOSPICE CAMP Deadline is May 7 to sign up for Hospice Hawaii’s Family Bereavement Camp June 25-27 in Punaluu.Families who’ve lost a loved one are welcome. Fee is $50 (924-9255}.

* MOTHERS’ GIFTS Mililani Town Center marks Mothers Day from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 8 with prizes and gift-making for keiki. Call 625-5233.

* ORCHID SHOW Mililani Orchid Club’s Mother’s Day display and sale is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8 at Mililani Mauka Elementary. Call 623-1114.

* MEETING DOGS Hawaii Dog Foundation hosts a “meet and greet” with its adoptable dogs from noon to 2 p.m.May 8 and 22 at Mililani Mauka Dog Park,95-1069 Ukuwai St. Call 782-8387.

* CANDIDATES ON TV ‘Olelo Channel 54 airs messages from 1st Congressional District candidates at 8:30 p.m. May 9 and 2 p.m. May 21.

* BLOOD DRIVES Blood drives are set for 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10 at Oceanic Cable and 6:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.May 15 at Mililani Town Center. Call 845-9966.

* OSHIRO FORUM State Rep. Marcus Oshiro hosts a post-session forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 11 at Wahiawa District Park’s Hale Koa Room with details on the session as well as refreshments.Everyone is welcome. Call 586-6200.

* FIREKNIFE CHAMPS Polynesian Cultural Center hosts the World Fireknife Championships May 12-15,as well as the Samoan Cultural High School Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15. Call 293-3333.

* NEIGHBORS Wahiawa Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. May 17 at Wahiawa District Park; Mililani MaukaLaunani Valley at 7 p.m. May 18 at Mililani Mauka Elementary cafeteria; North Shore at 7 p.m.May 25 at John Kalili Surf Center (768-3710).

* SWAP MEET SWAP-PERS Wahiawa United Methodist Church’s swap meet is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15. Call 622-4361. * WAIALUA ART Art by Waialua High & Intermediate students is on view until May 17 at Waialua Library.

* LEILEHUA PARKING Call Len at 622-6582 to reserve handicapped parking at Leilehua’s May 21 graduation.

* WAIMEA WALK Lopaka Kapanui guides a night walk through Waimea Valley at 6 p.m. May 22. Call 638-7766.