West Oahu Highlights

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

* KARATE Shotokan Karate conducts classes for all ages beginning at 5:45 p.m. May 5 at Pearl City Highlands Elementary School, and 10 a.m. May 9 at Aiea Hongwanji. Call 456-9407.

* SMART MONEY Bank of Hawaii hosts a free Smart Money seminar on “The ABCs of Credit” at 2 p.m. May 9 in its Waipahu branch, 94-712 Farrington Hwy. Call 1-888-643-3888.

* WORMS FOR MOMHalawa Xeriscape Garden hosts a worm workshop and tour from 10 a.m. to noon May 9 at 99-1268 Iwaena St. where participants can construct mini bins for worm composting as a unique Mother’s Day gift. Fee is $30, plus $10 for the lecture. Call Waikiki Worm Co. at 382-0432.

* CHORAL CONCERT Leeward Community College presents its Kanikapila Singers and Chorus in a free program of traditional and contemporary songs at 7 p.m. May 9 at the LCC Theatre. Call 455-0385.

* L’ULU GALA The LCC Arts Program gala benefit is from 6 to 9 p.m. May 9 with 14 food stations from chefs and local restaurants, a silent auction, entertainment and spirits, plus a ceremony to honor 12 local chefs. Tickets cost $100 through May 1, $125 afterward. Call 455-0300.

* AIEA HIKE The Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club leads a 3-mile novice hike on the Aiea Loop trail at 8 a.m. May 9, and a 5-mile intermediate hike to Waimano Tunnels on May 23. Go to http://www.htmclub.org.

* JACKRABBIT FOOTBALL The Oahu Youth Sports League registers players and cheerleaders from 10 a.m. to noon May 9 and every Saturday at Waipahu District Park for the Waipahu Jackrabbits’ Termite and Pee Wee division (ages 9-13). Fee is $140 for football, $25 for cheerleaders. Call Denise at 271-7905.

* ON STAGE Pineapple Squeeze entertains at 1 p.m. May 10 at Pearlridge Uptown, followed by Halau Hula O Mokulehua at 2:30 p.m. On May 17 it’s Harmony, followed by Minerva Pang’s Hula Halau. Call 488-0981.

* FACEBOOK Kapolei Library sponsors a free computer workshop on Facebook Basics at 8:30 a.m. May 11 on the second floor. Call 693-7050.

* NEIGHBORS The Aiea Neighborhood Board meets at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Aiea Library, and the Ewa board meets at 7 p.m. May 14 at Ewa Beach Library. Call 768-3710.

* BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank conducts donor drives from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at the Pearl City Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 13 at Kapolei High, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 13 at Tony Group Autoplex, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 16 at Walmart Kunia and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Waikele Center by the malasada truck. Call 845-9966.

* OKINAWA FAIR Hawaii Okinawa Center hosts “Trash & Treasure,” a benefit bazaar, from 5 to 9 p.m. May 15 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at the Waipio facility. Proceeds will go to the building maintenance fund. Call 676-5400.

* EWA CHORUS The Ewa Elementary School chorus performs at 11 a.m. May 16 at Pearlridge Center Uptown. Call 488-0981.

* CHARGERS FOOTBALL Pearl City Chargers Football signs up players for its Mitey Mite, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget, Midget and Cheer divisions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16-17 and June 6-7 at Pacheco Park in Pearl City. Cheerleading coaches also are welcome. Call 852-8644.

* MUSICAL KEIKI Keiki Kani Music Studio leads lessons on the benefits of encouraging music appreciation and developing musical talent in kids at 3 p.m. May 16 and 23 at the studio behind Dixie Grill in Aiea. Call 487-2275.

* NATURE BUILDING Tim Rieth conducts a series of workshops on environmentally sound building techniques May 16-24 at MA’O Organic Farms in Waianae. Work trade opportunities and a sliding scale on tuition are available. A longtime nature builder, Rieth has erected green buildings from a learning center in Thailand to a summer home for the British royal family. Go to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.sgnb.com.

* BUSINESS NETWORK BNI sponsors a Visitors Day at 8:30 a.m. May 18 at Hawaii Country Club, 94-1211 Kunia Road. All those interested in business referrals are welcome. Call 677-1155.

* CURRICULUM FAIR Pearl City Elementary School presents its curriculum fair showcasing student projects at 5 p.m. May 19 at 1090 Waimano Home Road. Call 453-6455.

* RECYCLING TOUR The city conducts a free tour of recycled products from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21, beginning and ending at Kapolei Hale. Stops are planned at Unitek Solvent Services and AES, Hawaiian Earth Products, Grace Pacific, Pacific Biodiesel and Island Shell. Call 768-3200.

Ongoing

* STAR SIGHTINGS Ko Olina hosts weekly astronomical star shows at 8 and 9 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the resort. The shows are appropriate for all ages. Reservations can be made through Ko Olina Activities at 670-4728.

* SOFTBALL SIGNUPS The Kulia 10 and Under Fastpitch Softball team (Ewa-Kapolei) seeks girls ages 7-10 for its ASA 2009 summer softball season. Call Tenny Liu @ 209-9813 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

* COMIC T-Spot Hideaway features comedian Timmy Mattos at 8 p.m. Sundays at 590 Farrington Hwy. #505 in Kapolei. Call 953-9672.