West Oahu Highlights

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

March

* 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 seeks vendors by March 14 for its “Celebrate Spring"craft fair, to be held April 27. Booth prices are $50-$75.Visit www.geocities.com/mananapta or call 456-4272.

* SWAP MEET Waipio Center sponsors a Community Swap Meet from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.March 15 in the parking lot across from Jack in the Box. Proceeds go to area schools and nonprofits. Call 288-2590.

* BORDERS AIEA Singer/song-writer Rob Yamanoha performs at 4 p.m. March 15; Faith Ako presents songs from her debut solo CD at 2 p.m. March 16; and Augie T. shares samples of his Season One DVD at 4 p.m. March 16 at the Pearlridge bookstore.Call 487-1818.

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

* 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.

* ROYAL MUSIC The Royal Hawaiian Band plays at 12:30 p.m. March 15 during the LCC International Festival; at 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the dedication of the Hawaiian Home Lands administration building in Kapolei; and at 3 p.m. March 26 in Kapolei’s Prince Kuhio Day Parade.Call 922-5331.

* EGG HUNTS Halawa District Park has its annual Easter Egg Hunt (real ones!) and Teen and Adult Games beginning at 8:30 a.m. March 15 (483-7850);Waiau District Park also has an egg hunt at 8:30 a.m. March 15 (453-7555).

* BLOOD DRIVES The Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 at Waikele Center, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Resurrection of the Lord Church, 94-1260 Lumikula St. Call 845-9966.

* ONSTAGE Pearlridge Center Uptown presents a performance by Keiki Palaka Band at 1 p.m. March 16, followed by Halau Hula O Nawahine at 2:30. Call 488-0981.

* SPRING READING Kapolei Library has its third annual Spring Reading Program March 17-29.The free program offers weekly prizes and bonus awards for elementary-aged keiki who visit the library and read during their spring break. Call 693-7050.

* HERO PHOTOS Winners of the Everyday Environmental Hero Photo Essay contest are on view March 17-28 at Kapolei Hale. Call 780-8872.

* WEIGHT LOSS Castle Medical Center presents information on its surgical weight-loss service at 6 p.m. March 17 and April 21 at Aiea Library. Call 263-5400 to register.

* HEALTH SCREENINGS Pali Momi conducts free blood pressure and blood sugar-level testing from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. March 17 at Pearlridge Uptown, fronting the Cookie Corner. Call 488-0981.

Ongoing

* INTERNSHIPS MA’O Farms seeks Waianae youths age 17 to 24 for two-year LCC internships that involve studying, farming and $500 a month pay for work on its organic farm in Lualualei. Call 696-5569.

* SOCCER SIGNUPS Leeward Soccer Club seeks players and coaches for the upcoming HYSA seasons. Practices are held on various West Oahu fields. Call Sam at 224-5534.

* PEARL EATS The Pearl restaurant serves its spring-semester menu from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through April 25 at LCC.(It is closed March 12, 21, 26-28 and April 18.) Student menus will be featured April 16-17. Call 455-0475.

* EASTER PHOTOS Pearlridge Downtown Center Court is home to the Easter Bunny now through March 22 during center hours. Everyone who visits for a portrait receives a free lollipop.Call 488-0981.

* STORYTIME Waipahu Library hosts preschool storytime and activities at 10:30 a.m.Tuesdays from March 18 to April 8. Call 675-0358.

* KEIKI STORYTIMES Kapolei Library has free storytime sessions and activities for children 3 and older at 10 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-Hawaii has on-going classes for all ages at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Aiea Intermediate School cafeteria. Beginners are welcome and partners are not required. Next registration date is March 13. Call 953-8003.

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

* TAEKWONDO Tropic Lightning Taekwondo has Olympics-style martial arts classes for all ages Monday through 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.

* YOGA Yoga4Ewa studio in Ewa Beach offers a variety of yoga classes Monday through Saturday. Visit www.yoga4ewa.com or call 689-1020.

* BOOKS Borders Waikele hosts three monthly reading groups: Bestsellers at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday; Romance Readers Anonymous at 6:30 p.m.on the second Thursday; and International Women’s Writing Guild at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday. Call 676-6699.

* BABY BOOT CAMP Baby Boot Camp offers a fitness program where moms can bring their babies along and get back into pre-pregnancy shape.Classes are Tuesday and Thursday at Kapolei Community Park,Wednesday at Kapolei Regional Park, and Monday and Friday at Geiger Park in Ewa.Visit www.babybootcamp.com or call 689-6668.

* LATIN DANCE Panama Hatties in Aiea goes Caribbean with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Reggaeton and more at 10 p.m. Fridays and a Mexican Dance Party at 10 p.m.Saturdays.The band Son Caribe plays from 8 p.m. every Sunday, following a free dance lesson. Cover is $5. Call 485-8226.

* COUNTRY DANCE Panama Hatties in Aiea hosts a Country Top 40 Mega Hits Dance Party with the Anthony Ryan Band at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.No cover charge.Call 485-8226.

* DANCE PARTY The Lily Koi Lounge in Aiea presents Cream, a dance party by James Coles (for ages 18 and up), at 9 p.m. Wednesdays (no cover charge) and Saturdays ($5 cover goes to Musical Youth of Hawaii). Call 479-3008.