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West Oahu Highlights

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

October

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

* 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 Hawaii’s Plantation Village.

* SLIME TIME Kapolei Library hosts Slime Time, a workshop for children ages 6 and older to make their own slime from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Call 693-7050.

* KUNIA COSTUMES Kunia Shopping Center holds a Halloween costume contest at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Planet Fun; judging begins at 7:30 for ages 12 and younger. Merchants have entry forms.

* HAUNTED HOUSE Easter Seals Hawaii presents its eighth annual Haunted House from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 at 91-1254 Renton Road in Ewa Beach. Admission is $5, with children 4 and under free. Call 681-0747.

* HAUNTED TRAIN The Hawaiian Railway presents its annual haunted train benefit ride, Spookalooza 2007, departing at 7, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27 from the “station” at 91-1001 Renton Road. The $5 tickets must be reserved ahead by calling 681-6461.

* FESTIVAL Kapolei Middle School has its annual Fall Festival from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 with food, games, inflatables, carnival rides and a movie. Call 693-7025.

* EWA BASH A Halloween Bash is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Ewa Beach Community Park, 91-955 North Road, featuring a costume contest (scariest, funniest and most original), entertainment, games, food and more. Call 689-0370.

* 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. A reception will follow. Call 689-8681.

* BORDERS Aiea author Marion Coste signs copies of her newest children’s book, The Hawaiian Bat: Ope’ape’a at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Borders Waikele (676-6699) and 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Borders Pearlridge (487-1818).

* SENIOR FAIR A senior fair with health screenings and information on active living is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Pearlridge Center Uptown. Call 488-0981.

* POUHALA CLEANUP Volunteers meet from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 27 (Make a Difference Day) at Pouhala Marsh on Waipahu Depot Road to plant trees, trim kiawe, clear stream debris and remove pickleweed and mangrove seedlings. Call the city at 768-3300 or Hawaii Nature Center, 955-0100, ext. 18.

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

* BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives 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.

* FENG SHUI Mia Chen presents a two-part series on feng shui at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 (Feng Shui and Health) and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 (Improving your Well-Being with Feng Shui) at Kapolei Library. Call 693-7050.

* 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.

* FUSION The West Oahu band Fusion plays at 10:15 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lily Koi Restaurant & Lounge in Aiea. Call 455-3109.

* 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.

* ONSTAGE Ike Pono performs at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, followed by Manutahi Tahitian Dance Co. at 2:30. Call 488-0981.

* 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 conducts 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.

* FOLK DANCE The Phoenix Dance Chamber presents a lecture/demonstration of Chinese folk dances at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pearl City Library. Call 453-6566.

* GIFT IDEAS Family and Community Education presents free demonstrations on holiday gift-making at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Kapolei Library and 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Ewa Beach Library. Call 247-0421, ext. 106.

* TRICK-OR-TREATING Halloween activities begin with face painting at Pearlridge Uptown Center Court from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. From 5 to 7 p.m. the Uptown and Downtown shops are open for free trick-or-treating. Chris da Clown entertains Uptown at 7 p.m. Call 488-0981.

November

* CRAFT FAIR Pearl City Hongwanji women’s group sponsors a craft fair from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the mission, 858 Second St. Call 455-1832.

* 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.

* LION DANCE See Kong’s Siu Lum Pai Association demonstrates the Chinese lion dance at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Waipahu Library. Call 675-0358.

* WAIPAHU REUNION The Waipahu High Class of 1967 will hold its 40-year reunion Nov. 9-11. Call Charlene at 988-7191. * LISTEN STORY State Sen. Mike Gabbard and state Rep. Sharon Har conduct a Listen Story meeting together in the Kapolei High School teacher’s lounge (near the cafeteria) from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Call 586-6830.

* 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

* CRAFTERS NEEDED

Radford High School’s Class of 1997 is looking for crafters to participate in their Dec. 15 Holiday Craft Fair. Call 664-7456.

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