West Oahu Highlights

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

March

* SWAP MEET Waipio Center seeks booth participants for its March 15 Community Swap Meet, set for 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 15 in the parking lot across from Jack in the Box. Fee is $20 per stall, and sign-up deadline is March 5. Call 288-2590 or pick up forms from the Waipio Foodland. Proceeds go to area schools and nonprofits.

* BLOOD DRIVES The Hawaii Blood Bank conducts donor drives from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 in the Pearl City Cultural Arts Center on Hookiekie Street; and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 at Waikele Center. Call 845-9966.

* MARSH CLEANUP Hawaii Nature Center conducts a cleanup and restoration day at Pouhala Marsh from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 8. Call Pauline at 955-0100, ext. 18.

* WORM WORKSHOP Waikiki Worm Company and the Board of Water Supply present a Worm Workshop and Garden Tour from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45p.m. March 8 at Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Fee. is $30. Call 382-0432.

* VET SUPPORT The Women Veterans Support Network of Hawaii meets at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month (March 8) at the Oahu Veterans Center, 1290 Kukila St. Call 744-1172 or 422-4000.

* PERSONAL SAFETY Kaiser’s Waipio Clinic offers a Personal Safety and Self-Defense class from 9 a.m. to noon March 8, using Filipino martial arts skills. Non-members pay $96. Call 432-2270. * BORDERS AIEA Neal Yamamura performs from his new CD My Serenity at 2 p.m. March 8. Call 676-6699.

* BORDERS WAIKELE Neal Yamamura performs from his new CD My Serenity at 2 p.m. March 9. Call 676-6699.

* ART EXHIBITION Outstanding artwork from public and private middle and high school students will be on display at a free exhibit sponsored by the Hawaii Art Education Association and the Hawaii State Department of Education through March 9 at Pearlridge Uptown and Downtown Center Courts. Call 488-0981.

* ONSTAGE Pearlridge Center Uptown presents a performance by Ray Sowders at 1 p.m. March 9, followed by Halau Hula O Mokulehua at 2:30. Call 488-0981.

* WAIMANO HIKE The Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club leads a 14-mile advanced hike to the summit of the Koolaus, starting at 8 a.m. March 9 from Waimano. Go to www.htmclub.org

* NEIGHBORS The Aiea Neighborhood Board meets at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at Aiea Library; the Ewa board meets at 7 p.m. March 13 at Ewa Beach Library. Call 768-3710.

* VENDOR APPLICATIONS Manana Elementary School PTA is seeking vendors for its craft fair, “Celebrate Spring,” to be held April 27. Booth prices are $50-$75; deadline to apply is March 14. Call 456-4272 or visit www.geocities.com/mananapta

* LISTEN-STORY Sen. Mike Gabbard hosts a “Listen-Story” community meeting at 9 a.m. March 15 at the Kapolei Starbucks. Outdoor seating and complimentary coffee available. Call 586-6830.

* HULA DRAMA Kumu hula Hokulani Holt and four Maui halau present the drama of the great Hawaii chief Kahekili at 8 p.m. March 15 at Leeward Community College Theatre. Admission is $25 and $21. Call 455-0385.

* HONU RACE Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park hosts a benefit Honu Race and Family Concert for the Boys & Girls clubhouses from 1 to 7 p.m. March 15. Call 689-4182.

Ongoing

* KEIKI STORYTIMES Kapolei Public Library runs free storytime sessions and activities for children 3 and older from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through April 24, except during holidays or when special events are scheduled. Call 693-7050.

* WAIPAHU MARKET The Waipahu Festival Marketplace is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 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 are welcome. Call 271-9403.

* BALLROOM DANCE Aiea Ballroom Dance Association-Hi holds on-going classes open to all ages at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Aiea Intermediate School cafeteria. Beginners encouraged to attend; no partners required. Next registration date is March 13. Call 953-8003.

* BELLY DANCE Malia in Hawaii teaches beginning belly dance from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Kapolei Yoga and Dance studio, 338 Kamokila Blvd Suite #201. All ages and fitness levels welcome; Fee is $50 for four classes. Call 234-1006.

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

* TAX HELP Qualified residents can get free tax help from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment each Friday at the Waipahu Community Association office, 94-340 Waipahu Depot Road. Call 677-6939, ext. 25.

* 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.