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West Oahu Highlights

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

October

* STORIES Award-winning storytellers perform Oct. 15 at three area libraries: Alton Chung does Gonna Getcha Deep Night Creepers at 3:30 p.m. at Waipahu Library (675-0358); Arizona’s Sean Buvala shares myths and legends at 3 p.m. at Aiea Library (483-7333); and Hawaii’s Dann Seki presents Obake Tales at 3 p.m. at Ewa Beach Library (689-1204).

* CHINA JOURNEY Kapolei Library hosts a free, 45-minute show based on Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Call 693-7050.

* HAWAII 2050 The Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force meets with the public at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Nanaikapono Elementary School cafeteria. The task force seeks public comment on the draft plan. Call Larissa at 550-2661.

* BUSINESS The U.S. Small Business Administration plans a resource day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Waikele branch of Bank of Hawaii (Mary Dale,541-2990, ext. 211) and Oct. 18 at the Pearlridge branch of First Hawaiian Bank (Jerry Hirata, 541-2990, ext. 210).

* MARKET The Waipahu Festival Marketplace opens Oct. 17 on Waipahu Depot Road, featuring more than three dozen kiosks of produce, seafood, sweets and crafts. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Call 677-6939.

* ROYAL MUSIC The Royal Hawaiian Band performs a free concert at noon Oct. 17 in the Kapolei Hale courtyard. Call 922-5331.

* CHEZ ENTERTAINMENT The King Pins play oldies from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 17 at Chez Sports Bar and Grill at Westridge Shopping Center; Oct. 19 Paradise X plays R & B and dance music from 9 p.m. to midnight; Oct. 20-22 it’s live NFL football on 11 screens. Call 488-2439.

* I-LAND Keo Woolford performs the semi-autobiographical show, I-Land, at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 in Leeward Community College Theater. Tickets are $23 and $19. Call 455-0385.

* BOOK DROP-OFF/SALE Drop off donations of used books, CDs, DVDs and videotapes at Waipahu Library through Oct. 19 during library hours for the Friends of Waipahu Library book sale, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20. Call 675-0358.

* WAIPIO COSTUMES Waipio Center conducts its ninth annual Halloween costume contest at 2 p.m. Oct. 20, with registration at 1:30 p.m at Nancy’s Kitchen for children 12 and under. All tenants have entry forms. Call 722-8487.

* WAIPIO CLASSES Kaiser Permanente’s Waipio Clinic offers a class in Personal Safety and Self-Defense Oct. 20. The clinic is at 94-1480 Moaniani St. For fees and details, call 432-2270.

* BAZAAR Trinity United Methodist Church holds a bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20 on Komo Mai Drive, with crafts, gifts, rummage, food, plants and more.

* BORDERS Singer/songwriter Doug Baker plays selections from his new CD at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at Borders Waikele (676-6699); Jacqui Pirl signs copies of The Parent’s Guide to Private Schools at noon Oct. 21 at Borders Pearlridge (487-1818).

* PUMPKINS Aloun Farms presents its annual Pumpkin Patch festivities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 27-28. Proceeds from parking ($3) go to Campbell High’s ag program. Call 677-9516.

* LISTEN STORY State Sen. Mike Gabbard conducts a “Listen Story” community meeting with refreshments from 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at Kamokila Park in Honokai Hale; Gabbard and state Rep. Sharon Har hold a Listen Story meeting together from 9 to 10 a.m.

Nov. 10 in the Kapolei High School teacher’s lounge (near the cafeteria). Call 586-6830.

* MULTIPLE MOMS Aloha Mothers of Multiples marks the club’s 40th year with a picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Blaisdell Park in Pearl City. Keiki are encouraged to come in costume. Go to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

* ONSTAGE Ray Sowders performs at 1 p.m.Oct.21 at Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, followed by Halau Hula O Mokulehua at 2:30. Call 488-0981.

* CANSTRUCTION A “canstruction” display of giant structures created by local architects out of canned food is on view at Pearlridge Uptown center court through Oct. 21.A People’s Choice award ceremony takes place at noon that day. Viewers are invited to bring cans of food for the Hawaii Foodbank. Call 488-0981.

* BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank conducts donor drives from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Waikele Center next to Leonard’s Malasadas; from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waipahu; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at New Hope Leeward at Waipahu Town Center; and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Ewa Town Center Foodland. Call 845-9966.

* NEIGHBORS The Pearl City Neighborhood Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Highlands Intermediate cafeteria; the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale board at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Kapolei High cafeteria; and the Waipahu board at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Waipahu Cultural Garden Park. Call 527-5749.

* KAPOLEI HEARING A permit for the proposed Kapolei Corporate Yard is on the agenda for the city Department of Planning and Permitting hearing at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at Kapolei Hale, conference room A. Call 768-8018.

* GOSPEL DRAMA Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church presents a contemporary translation of The Gospel of Luke starring Michael Reardon at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at 91-1004 North Road in Ewa Beach. A reception will follow. Call 689-8681.

* KUNIA COSTUMES Kunia Shopping Center sponsors a Halloween costume contest at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Planet Fun, with judging to begin at 7:30 for children age 12 and younger. All merchants have entry forms.

* HAUNTED HOUSE Easter Seals sponsors its eighth annual Haunted House from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 at 91-1254 Renton Road. Admission is $5 per person. Call 681-0747.

* BENEFIT SALE Ka Punawai Ola conducts a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at 575 Farrington Hwy., with proceeds going to Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child. Call 674-9262.

* HULA HALAU Blaine Kamalani Kia and his halau mark their CD release with a show, Moea: Onward, at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Pearl City Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 at the door. Call 521-5852.

* SWAP MEET Waipio Center hosts a community swap meet from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 in

the parking lot across from Jack In The Box. Booth fee is $20 and will go to charity. Call 722-8487.

* FUN FEST Bethel Chapel holds a Fall Family Fun Fest from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at 94-371 C Ana Lane, across from August Ahrens Elementary School, featuring bouncing castles, games, music, food, candy and a kid-friendly maze. A costume contest on a Noah’s Ark theme is also planned for keiki and teens, with prizes for those who come dressed as animals. Call 677-3992.

* COMEDY Arab American comedian Nazareth performs a free show at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at Calvary Chapel, 98-1016 Komo Mai Drive. Call 524-8044.

* BAZAAR Waipahu Hongwanji Mission sponsors a bazaar from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 with crafts, food, baked goods, plants, produce and more. The temple grounds are at 94-821 Kuhaulua St. Call 677-4221.

* TRICK-OR-TREAT Halloween activities begin with face painting at Pearlridge Uptown center court from 3 to 5 pm. Oct. 31. From 5 to 7 p.m. Uptown and Downtown shops are open for free trick-or-treating. Chris Da Clown entertains Uptown beginning at 7 p.m. Call 488-0981.

November

* PARENTING Author and family psychologist John Rosemond speaks on “Assuming the Power of Parenthood"at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Hope Chapel Kapolei in Kalaeloa and on related topics at 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Koolau Golf Course in Kaneohe. Fee is $25 for all three workshops, $15 for two evenings or $10 for one evening. Call Carol or Mike Gabbard of Stand Up for America at 682-0676.

WAIPAHU REUNION The Waipahu High Class of 1967 will hold its 40-year reunion Nov. 9-11. Call Charlene at 988-7191.

* FUN RUN The Friends of Steve Favela present the Steve B. Favela 2K Family Fun Run and Safety Fair from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 at Holomua Elementary School in Ewa Gentry in memory of HPD officer Favela. Visit www.stevefavela.com

Ongoing

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

* WAIPAHU STORYTIME Waipahu Library conducts pre-school stories and activities at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday through Dec. 4. Call 675-0358.

* CRAFTERS NEEDED Radford High School’s Class of 1997 seeks crafters to participate in its Dec. 15 Holiday Craft Fair. Call 664-7456.

* PEARL CITY STORYTIME Pearl City Library hosts storytime for preschoolers ages 2-and-a-half and older at 9:30 a.m.Wednesdays, now through Dec. 12; and for toddlers age 18 months and older at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 13. Call 453-6566.

* KAPOLEI STORYTIME Kapolei Library presents free pre-school stories and activities at 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Dec. 20. Call 693-7050.