West Oahu Highlights

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

July

* NATIVE PROGRAMS State Rep. Karen Awana sponsors a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 7 in the Kapolei Hale conference room on the impact of Native Hawaiian programs in the area. Refreshments will be served. Call 586-8465.

* SAFE DRIVING AARP conducts two four-hour classes in Driver Safety for those over 50 at 8:30 a.m. July 7 and 11 in the Kaiser Waipio clinic. Fee is $10. Call 432-2260.

* RONALD READINGSRonald McDonald conducts a special children’s program at 1 p.m. July 7 at Pearl City Library (453-6566) and at 10:30 a.m. July 10 at Ewa Beach Library (689-1204).

* LANDFILL COMMENTSThe public has until July 7 to comment on the proposed 15-year expansion of Waimanalo Gulch Landfill. Contact the city Department of Environmental Services on Uluohia Street in Kapolei.

* ROYAL MUSIC The Royal Hawaiian Band plays a free concert at 6 p.m. July 8 at Waipio Soccer Complex. Call 922-5331.

* BALLROOM DANCE The Pearlridge chapter of the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association registers students for classes in East Coast swing, foxtrot and mambo July 8, 15 and 22 at the Waimalu Elementary School cafeteria. Lessons are from 7 to 9:10 p.m. Tuesdays July 8 through Sept. 16. Call 836-4579 or 488-3935.

* NEIGHBORSEwa Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. July 10 at Ewa Library; Aiea meets at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Aiea Library. Call 768-3710.

* ORCHID SHOW Ewa Orchid Society has its annual show and sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 12 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13 at Ewa Elementary School. Admission is $2. * BON DANCES West Oahu’s bon dance season continues at 7:30 p.m. July 11-12 at the Waipahu Hongwanji (677-4221); 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-9 at Pearl City Hongwanji (455-1680); and 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at Aiea Hongwanji (488-5685).

* ALOHA FRIDAY MELEPearlridge Center presents Baba Alimoot and Friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25 throughout Uptown and Downtown locations. Call 488-0981.

* MICRO BUSINESSEmpower Oahu offers Micro Business Training from 8 a.m. to noon July 12 at Waipahu Festival Marketplace. Call 677-6939.

* PORK PRODUCERS The Hawaii Pork Industry Association conducts a general membership meeting at 2:30 p.m. July 12 at Land O Lakes Farmland Feed, 91-254 Olai St. in Kapolei. All island pork producers are invited to attend and help elect delegates to the 2009 National Pork Producers Body. Farmers are encouraged to bring proof of animals sold in their name. Call Harry Choy at 668-2878.

* CHICKEN SALE The Waipahu Community Association conducts a benefit “Hoku BBQ” chicken sale from 8 a.m. to noon July 12 at Waipahu Festival Marketplace. Donation is $9, and tickets are available at each vendor stall. Call 677-6939.

* COFFEE BOOK SIGNINGS Coffee scientist Shawn Steiman signs copies of The Hawaii Coffee Book: A Gourmet’s Guide from Kona to Kauai at 9 a.m. July 12 at the UH Urban Garden Center in Pearl City; 2 p.m. July 20 at Borders Waikele; and 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at Borders Pearlridge. Call 534-7170.

* ON STAGE Ray Sowders entertains at Pearlridge Uptown at 1 p.m. July 13, followed by Halau Hula O Mokulehua at 2:30. Call 488-0981.

* KEIKI BOOK Marion Lyman-Mersereau signs copies of her new children’s book, Eddie Wen’ Go: The Story of the Down Canoe, at noon July 13 at the Borders in Waikele. On Aug. 9, she’ll be at Borders Pearlridge at 2 p.m. Call 534-7170.

* SPORTS BOOKS SIGNINGLance Tominaga, author and ESPN1420AM web editor, signs copies of sports quiz book The Hawaii Sports Trivia Challenge: 1,000 Questions to Test Your Sports IQ! at 2 p.m. July 13 at Borders Waikele, and at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Borders Pearlridge. Call 534-7170.

* SCHOOL SUPPLIESPrudential Locations accepts donations of school supplies July 14-18 at Pearlridge Center Uptown. The items will go into backpacks that will be delivered to Oahu shelters for needy children. Call 531-6087, ext. 102.

* BLOOD DRIVES The Hawaii Blood Bank conducts donor drives from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20 next to Leonard’s Malasadas in Waikele Center; and 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 27 at the Ewa Town Center Foodland. Call 845-9966.

* WARRIOR WOMENNoelani Mahoe and guest performers present a free lecture/demonstration on female warriors in Hawaii and the ancient Hawaiian art of self-defense at 1:30 p.m. July 20 at Pearl City Library. Call 453-6566.

* STEEL GUITAR Henry Allen performs music and signs copies of his new book at 2 p.m. July 26 at Borders Waikele and at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Borders Pearlridge. Call 732-1709.

Ongoing

* FARMERS’ MARKETWaianae Farmers’ Market is open from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month at Makaha Resort, offering fresh, organic produce, plants and locally prepared foods. Call 696-1599 or 848-2074.

* BATTLESHIP MISSOURIThe Battleship Missouri Memorial now offers two new tours on the history of the ship from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily along with music, food and activities at the Ford Island attraction - all to mark the 10th anniversary of its arrival in Hawaii. Call 1-877-MIGHTYMO.

* BOOK DISCUSSION Pearl City Library celebrates the 2008 Children’s Summer Reading Program with free bug-themed storytimes and crafts at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through July 16. On Thursdays, it’s educational puzzle time stories and board games at 9:30 a.m. through July 17. Keiki should be accompanied with an adult. Call 453-6566.

* LEGO EXHIBIT Pearlridge Center hosts an exhibit of “Brick Art” from Lego both Uptown and Downtown through July 20, featuring professional sculptures and interactive play areas. Call 488-0981.

* KEIKI STORYTIME Kapolei Library has a series of free keiki programs through Aug. 30: Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. is Toddler Storytime, while children 3 and older are welcome at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call 693-7050.

* INTERNSHIPS MA’O Farms seeks Waianae youths age 17 to 24 for two-year LCC internships that involve studying, farming and $500 a month pay for work on its organic farm in Lualualei. Call 696-5569.

* 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 Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi (485-4548).

* WAIPAHU MARKET Waipahu Festival Marketplace is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. week-days, 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.

* POLYNESIAN DANCE Na Malama Polynesian Dance Studio in Ewa Beach has open enrollment on Saturdays in hula, Maori, Tahitian and Samoan dancing. Drummers and musicians also are welcome. Call 271-9403.

* BELLY DANCE Malia in Hawaii teaches the art of belly dance for beginners at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Kapolei Yoga and Dance studio, 338 Kamokila Blvd., Suite #201. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Fee is $50 for four classes; register at first class. Call 234-1006.

* TAEKWONDO Tropic Lightning Taekwondo has Olympics-style martial arts classes for all ages Monday through Saturday at Westgate Shopping Center in Waipahu. For rates and times, call 677-2225.

* FIT MOMS Strollerstrides offers a fitness program for mothers who can get in shape, accompanied by their young children. Classes are 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Central Oahu Regional Park and 8:45-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at Kapolei Regional Park. Call 358-7335.

* YOGA Yoga4Ewa studio in Ewa Beach offers a variety of yoga classes Monday through Saturday. Visit http://www.yoga4ewa.com or call 689-1020.

* BOOKS Borders Waikele hosts three monthly reading groups: Bestsellers at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday; Romance Readers Anonymous at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday; and International Women’s Writing Guild at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday. Call 676-6699.

* BABY BOOT CAMP Baby Boot Camp offers a fitness program where moms can bring their babies along and get back into pre-pregnancy shape. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday at Kapolei Community Park, Wednesday at Kapolei Regional Park, and Monday and Friday at Geiger Park in Ewa. Visit http://www.babybootcamp.com or call 689-6668.

* MUSIC & DANCE Panama Hatties in Aiea hosts a Country Top 40 Mega Hits Dance Party with the Anthony Ryan Band at 7 p.m. Tuesday with no cover charge, and Son Caribe performs live from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday and Wednesday. Cover is $8; 21 and over welcome. Call 485-8226.

* HALAU ENROLLMENT Halau Kawailaniakea offers adult kane and wahine classes in ancient and modern hula for all levels at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Makakilo Recreation Center (92-1140 Makakilo Dr.). The first class is free. Call 672-4848.