West Oahu Highlights

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

* BALLROOM DANCE The Pearlridge chapter of Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association registers students for classes in nightclub two-step, cha cha and bolero at 7 p.m. June 22, 29 and July 6, 13 and 20 at Waimalu Elementary cafeteria. Lessons run from 7 to 9:10 p.m. July 6-Aug. 24. Call Millie at 836-4579 or Les at 488-3935.

* CANCER ART Oncology Nursing Society presents the exhibit Oncology on Canvas from June 22 to July 1 at Kapolei Hale courtyard, showing art by patients, families, friends and medical staff on life-affirming changes in their cancer journey. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 768-6622.

* NEIGHBORS Pearl City Neighborhood Board meets at 6:30 p.m. June 22 at Waiau District Park, MakakiloKapolei-Honokai Hale meets at 7 p.m. June 23, and Waipahu meets at 7 p.m. June 24 at the FilCom Center. Call 768-3710.

* BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23 at Kakuhihewa Building in Kapolei, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 at Kapolei Home Depot, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 26 at Kapolei Shopping Center, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 27 at Foodland Ewa Beach and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 29 at Ihilani resort’s Malolo Room. Call 845-9966.

* LIBRARY MAGIC Kelvin Chun the “Magi-Chun” entertains at 6 p.m. June 23 at Waipahu Library. Call 675-0358.

* RESTORE HARBOR Pearl Harbor Restoration Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. June 24 at Leeward Community College. Call 471-7300.

* KOREAN WAR The Pacific Aviation Museum on Ford Island opens “MiG Alley,” a new Korean War exhibit, June 25 commemorating the 60th anniversary of the war. Call 441-1000.

* MAD SCIENCE Mad Science of Hawaii presents “Fire and Ice Spectacular!” at 10 a.m. June 26 at Kapolei Library, featuring a fast-paced lesson in science experiments for children. Call 693-7050.

* COMPOST CLASS Halawa Xeriscape Garden conducts a composting workshop from 10 a.m. to noon June 26 at 99-1268 Iwaena St. Fee is $5. Call 748-5363 by June 24.

* HOMEBUYERS Central Pacific Bank’s Kapolei branch hosts a free seminar at 2 p.m. June 26 on “Tools for Today’s Homebuyer.” Call 544-3637.

* ROCK BAND Loaded Dice plays classic rock and
‘80s metal music from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. June 26 at Chez Bar & Grill, 98-150 Kaonohi St. in Aiea. Open to 21 and older only. Cover is $5 till midnight then goes up to $10. Dress code is enforced. Call 488-2439.

* KO OLINA ART Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance sponsors a Ko Olina Artfest from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 26 and July 3 at the resort fronting Paradise Cove Luau. Parking is free. Call 696-6717.

July

* MA’O BENEFIT MA’O Organic Farms hosts its annual benefit dinner and auctions from 6 to 9 p.m. July 10 at Bishop Museum, with entertainment by Kupa’aina and a local menu from Town and Downtown restaurants and Kona Brewery. Tickets are $150 each and support the farm’s education partnership with Leeward Community College. Call 696-5569.

Ongoing

* RECYCLING SHOW The city Department of Environmental Services presents its educational recycling display at Pearl City Library during the month of June. Call 453-6566.

* COLLECTION DRIVE The Pearl City (98-138 Hila Place) and Kapolei (488 Kamokila Blvd.) locations of Hawaii Self Storage welcome donations for Ho’omalu O Na Kamali’i, a children’s receiving home on the Leeward Coast. Items needed include new clothing, blankets, towels, sports equipment, shoes, slippers, toys, school supplies, backpacks and arts and crafts. Call 521-9531, ext 224.

* COFFEE TIME A free “java reception” is held at 11 a.m. Saturdays in Kapolei, offering a free cup of World’s Best Antioxidant Organic Coffee. Call 356-9300.

* CITY MARKETS The People’s Open Market sells produce on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Waiau District Park and 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. at Waipahu District Park; Fridays from 7 to 8 a.m. to Halawa District Park and 9 to 10 a.m. at Ewa Beach Community Park; Sundays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Kapolei Community Park, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Royal Kunia Park-n-Ride and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Waikele Community Park. Call 522-7088.

* DOG ADOPTIONS Hawaii Dog Foundation conducts adoptions at PETCO from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays in Pearl City. Call 782-8387.

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