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THIS WEEK
>> Celebrate the Children’s Summer Reading Program with Ronald McDonald: Features fun and games for keiki in preschool through third grade at the following public libraries: 10 a.m. today , Hawaii Kai (397-5833); 10 a.m. Monday , Liliha (587-7577); and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mililani (627-7470). Free.
>> EK Fernandez’s 50th State Fair at Aloha Stadium: Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday ; 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday ; and noon to midnight Sunday . General admission is $5; free for keiki under 40” tall. For updates on entertainment and special discount days, visit ekfernandezshows.com.
• Additional dates are June 24 to 26. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays; 4 p.m. to midnight Saturdays; and noon to midnight Sundays.
>> Hawaiian Humane Society’s Pet Kokua event: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday , Waianae Mall, 86-120 Farrington Highway. This outreach and educational event for pet owners in Waianae and Nanakuli features an ask-an-expert booth, games and prizes, spay/neuter coupons and more. Free services, which include on-site microchipping, will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Free. Call 356-2222 or email kkoss@hawaiianhumane.org.
>> Hawaiian Humane Society’s foster care program: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday , 2700 Waialae Ave. Learn about volunteer opportunities that help save thousands of orphaned animals and owned animals of families facing emergency situations. Students may fulfill service-learning hours. Call 356-2222 or visit hawaiianhumane.org.
>> Ocean Craft Day: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday , Living Art Marine Center, 3239 Ualena St. Make a Nemo or Dory T-shirt and Nemo soap. Admission is free; craft fees range from $10 to $25. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome. Call 841-8080 or visit livingartmarinecenter.com.
>> Hawaii Coalition of Dads Celebrate Fathers event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday , Windward Mall, Center Court. Features a father-child look-alike contest, live entertainment, family activities and more. To register for the contest, visit http://808ne.ws/1TSBmdX.
>> Summer Fun Memories: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Mililani Shopping Center, 95-221 Kipapa Drive and 95-390 Kuahelani Ave. On the East side (First Hawaiian Bank to Goodyear Tire), enjoy activities, games and demonstrations, with information on summer activities and performances by Mad Tiger Academy at 10:15 a.m. and Pas De Deux Hawaii at 11 a.m. On the West side (Foodland to 24-Hour Fitness), there will be make-and-take crafts, prize giveaways, GameStop free play and gaming demonstration, and more. Free. Visit mililanishoppingcenter.com.
>> Keiki Swap Meet: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., Kakaako. Shoppers are invited to this event, where children will be selling their used toys, trading cards, comic books, video games, clothing and other items and interacting with customers during sales transactions. Call 524-KIDS or visit discoverycenterhawaii.org.
>> Ka Haku o Hawaii Keiki Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Highway. Celebrate the 158th birthday of Prince Albert, son of Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. Presented by Daughters of Hawaii. Free. Call 595-3167 or visit daughtersofhawaii.org.
>> Saturday Storytime: The theme is “pirates,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Highway. Features stories, games and simple arts and crafts. Free. Call 697-7868.
>> Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Summer Twilight event: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday , 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Enjoy extended park hours with a “dive-in movie” where guests watch a family-friendly film on a big screen (similar to old-school drive-in movies) beginning at dusk at the wave pool while floating in tubes or lounging on the vast pool deck on chairs and blankets. June’s movie is “Star Wars—The Force Awakens.” Free for season-pass holders; $19.99 for general admission after 5 p.m.
• Repeats third Saturdays in July (film showing of “Norm of the North” on July 16 and August (“Kung Fu Panda 3”) on Aug. 20.
>> Father’s Day Storytime: “Dad School” by Rebecca Van Slyke and “Grandpa Loves You!” by P.K. Hallinan, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana, with activities to follow. Free. Call 949-7307.
>> Magic Tree House Space Mission: 1 p.m. Saturday , Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. Based on the popular children’s book series, this program sets Jack and Annie on a space journey to discover the secrets of the sun, moon, planets and more. Cost: $7, $6 for military, UH students and staff, and ages 65 and older, $5 for ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 235-7433. Visit 808ne.ws/1NQRIkR.
>> Finding Adventures with Geocaching: 2 p.m. Saturday, Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Highway. Learn about the family-friendly treasure-hunting game that utilizes GPS-enabled devices to locate geocaches (containers) in hidden locations across the island and even the world. Free. Call 697-7868 or visit geocaching.com.
>> Sea Life Park’s Twilight Tribute to the Troops: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the park. Military members and their families are treated to this exclusive event to enjoy its shows and attractions, with keiki activities and giveaways. Culminates with entertainment by Chief Sielu and performances by from his famed luau show. Bring military or dependent ID for free admission, which includes reserves, retired, active duty and dependents; all guests ages 11 and older must present an ID. Free parking available at Bellows Air Force Base with shuttle service to and from the park beginning 2:30 p.m. Presented by USO Hawaii. Visit facebookcom/HawaiiUSO.
>> Opae ula workshop: 4:30 p.m. Saturday , Na Mea Hawaii, Ward Warehouse. Make an aquarium for Hawaiian super shrimp, which require no cleaning or feeding. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $15 if bringing own aquarium, $20 for shrimp cube or glass globe; one adult is free per paying child. Reservations required. Call 841-8080 or visit livingartmarinecenter.com.
>> Stars & Guitars: 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday , Bishop Museum, J. Watamull Planetarium. Explore the night sky on a state-of-the-art Chronos II star projector and full-dome video system while listening to live classical music. If skies are clear, participants may go to the viewing deck above the Planetarium to view constellations and planets in the sky following the program. Also, weather permitting, the observatory will be open for telescope viewing of the night sky. Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4 to 12, $5 for members. Reservations required; visit 808ne.ws/1UTCiD9. Call 847-8251.
>> Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: “Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art. Features the “Art in a Time of Chaos” exhibit with treasures from Six Dynasties-period China; weapons and martial arts demonstrations by Khanate of the Golden Horde; and self-defense and kung fu demonstrations by Still and Moving Center. Free. Call 532-8701 or visit honolulumuseum.org.
• Family Film Sunday: Enjoy free film showings of “Havoc in Heaven,” 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre. The animated Chinese classic about a mischievous deity who must go up against the Jade Emperor is in Chinese with English subtitles.
>> The Cowboy Astronomer: Planetarium matinee show for Father’s Day, 2 p.m. Sunday , Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College. Explore the night sky from the viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer as he shares star tales, native American legends and his discoveries over a lifetime of stargazing. Cost: $7, $6 for military, UH students and staff, and ages 65 and older, $5 for ages 4 to 12. For reservations, call 235-7433. Visit 808ne.ws/1NQRIkR.
>> Father’s Day Dinner Buffet Cruise: Treat dad to the Pacific Star Sunset Buffet & Show cruise, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday ; departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. Cost: $89, $54 for ages 3 to 11; kama‘aina rates available. Features a roast beef buffet, Polynesian show and complimentary beverage for Dad. Call 983-STAR (7827) or visit starofhonolulu.com.
>> Regal Cinema’s $1 Summer Movie Express 2016: Featured films are “Despicable Me 2” and “Home,” 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Regal’s Dole Cannery Stadium 16, Windward Stadium 10 and Pearl Highlands Stadium 12. Weekly family-friendly film showings 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be shown through July; both movies to be shown on both days, with a portion of proceeds to benefit the Will Rogers Institute. Admission is $1.
>> Pre-school Nature Tour: “Seeds and Plants,” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday , Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, with storytelling, crafts and a nature-walk activity. Keiki must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. Call 233-7323.
>> Consolidated Theatre’s $1 Keiki Film Hui: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip,” 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the following locations: Ward 16, Mililani 14, Pearlridge 16, Kapolei 16 and Koko Marina 8. Weekly film showings 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays will be shown through July.
>> Kids Love Cooking class: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday , Lyon Arboretum. Healthy recipes include furikake tofu nuggets with dipping sauce, Okinawan sweet potato snack balls, musubi, breakfast cookies and more. For children ages 8 to 12. Cost: $20 for adults, $5 for keiki (with adult), $10 supply fee. Call 988-0456 or visit manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.
>> Family Game Night: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday , Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Highway. Enjoy family-friendly games and challenges, including make-and-take crafts and a giant Jenga play set. Free. Call 697-7868.
>> Fifth annual Kids Inc.: Student entrepreneurs ages six through 15 are invited to submit business ideas for an opportunity to bring their ideas to fruition in the marketplace and set up shop at Windward Mall’s Thursday event. Business plans may be submitted online at facebook.com/windwardmall. Parents or guardians must assist children ages 12 and under. The public may visit the web site from June 27 through July 10 to vote for their favorite plans. The students in the top 12 with the most votes will be allowed to showcase their services or products and keep 100-percent of their earnings. Call 235-1143 or visit windwardmall.com/event/kidsinc or facebook.com/windwardmall.
ONGOING
>> “Afternoon Art Adventures”: Program offers Tuesday and Wednesday classes from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waikiki Community Center. Children learn art “fun”-damentals in an open studio environment using various art materials. For ages 8 and older. Cost: $10, includes all materials. Call 754-3773.
>> Art Explorium classes: 1142 Koko Head Ave. Registration required. Call 312-4316 or visit artexplorium.org.
• Little Artists, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Keiki ages 2 to 5 explore art, movement, yoga and dance. Cost: $15. Visit artexplorium.org/littleartists.
•Keiki storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m. third Thursday monthly, with the option to stay longer for open studio art time. No registration necessary.
•Third Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. third Fridays monthly. The studio remains open extra late for “creative night owls.” No registration necessary.
>> The Big Fix spay and neuter mobile clinics: Pet owners may get their dogs and cats spayed and neutered at an affordable cost. To make an appointment, visit poidogsandpopoki.org or call 551-7915.
>> E-magine Fun: Runs through July 24, Pearlridge Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays (except July 4), and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays (and July 4). Call 488-0981 or visit pearlridgeonline.com.
• Uptown Center Court: Features interactive exhibits including Hawaii’s first “design your own ride” virtual reality roller coaster simulator ($5); Eurobungy, a hybrid bungee-trampoline ($10); and an app-enabled robotic play zone, eyeplay interactive gaming and rope maze (all for $5 with “Play All Day” pass).
• Downtown Center Court: Activities include “larger-than-life” checkers, magnetic puzzles, four-in-a-row, and floor mazes.
>> Family catch-and-release fishing: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden. Bring rain gear, barbless hooks and fishing gear. Free. Call 233-7323.
>> Family workout: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays at 1259 S. Beretania St., Suite 20. Free fitness program for parents and children ages 3 and older. Visit smartkarate.com.
>> Hawaii Academy’s Fun Nights: Keiki ages 6 and older (non-members welcome) enjoy fun mini lessons and extra practice time with shared instruction, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Kalihi gym (1314 Moonui St.), and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Pearl Harbor gym (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Youth Fitness Gym, 1252 Battleship Drive). First-time participants must fill out a registration form, while all attendees under the age of 18 must have a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Bring socks (preferably with grip soles) or gymnastics shoes. Cost: $7 per hour for non-members, $5 for members. Call the Kalihi gym at 842-5642 or Pearl Harbor gym at 422-2223, or visit hawaiiacademy.com.
>> Hawaiian Humane Society: Call 946-2187 or visit hawaiianhumane.org.
• Paws on the Path: Bring your furry companions along on a pet-friendly hiking trail with the HHS hiking club on the last Saturday of every month. Meet 8:30 a.m., hike begins 8:45 a.m. Call 356-2222 or visit 808ne.ws/1V0k7N4.
• Pet loss support group: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday monthly. Call 356-2222.
• “Put the ‘WE’ in WEdnesday!”: Enjoy half-price adoptions on all animals every Wednesday.
• Seniors over age 60 can adopt a dog or cat (age 6 or older) for free.
• Temporary foster-care families needed to care for animals. Food, medical treatment and basic supplies included. Call 356-2229.
>> The Honolulu Boy Choir open auditions: Auditions at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., for boys ages 7 to 12; no prior musical experience required, but must be able to match pitch. Free membership and no tuition. For appointments, call 596-7464.
>> Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center: Enjoy free guided tours of the former Kakaako Fire Station, located at 620 South St., which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and has been repurposed for the tours which highlight HFD’s history and promote fire safety education. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Saturday monthly; tours begin every 45 minutes and is limited to 15 guests. Museum parking available at 555 Queen St. Reservations required. Call 723-7167 or visit honolulu.gov/hfd and click on Community Relations and Education.
>> Keiki music classes: Offerings in music basics, piano, voice, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, violin/viola and low brass at Keiki Kani Music Studio in Aiea. Call 487-2275 or visit keikikani.com.
>> Keiki passenger safety: Ongoing registration to check if keiki car seats or booster seats are installed properly. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Bring car manual and car seat instructions. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. Call 432-2260.
• Waipio Medical Office (94-1480 Moaniani St.): 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 24.
>> LEGO Challenge Club: 2:30 p.m. third Wednesday monthly, Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library. Student members in grades one through five are given a challenge that must be completed in an hour. Photos will be taken and posted in the library and on the club’s blog. Call 831-6831.
>> Living Art Marine Center: 3239 Ualena St. Reservations required. Call 841-8080 or visit livingartmarinecenter.com.
• Behind-the-scenes tours: 10 a.m. July 23. Tour the fish exporting warehouse to observe how fish arrive to the Center and where they reside until they are sent on their journey around the world to pet stores, public aquariums and research facilities. For ages 8 and older. Cost for kama‘aina: $10 for keiki, $15 for adults.
• Guided tours: 10 a.m. July 9. Tour the tropical fish exhibits, create a gyotaku fish print on paper and visit the Discovery Zone to touch sea animals, with craft activities such as printing on T-shirts, carving shells and making jewelry and shell boxes. For ages 4 and older. Cost for kama‘aina: $10 for children, $7.50 for adults.
• Junior scientist lab classes: 10 a.m. June 26 (Wacky Wild Wet Lab with water science experiments) and July 17 (squid dissection). For ages 6 and older. Cost for kama‘aina: $10 for children, $7.50 for adults.
• Opae ula workshops: Make an aquarium for Hawaiian super shrimp, which require no cleaning or feeding, 4:30 p.m. July 16 at Na Mea Hawaii, Ward Warehouse. For ages 4 and older. Cost: $15 if bringing own aquarium, $20 for shrimp cube or glass globe; one adult is free per paying child.
• Reef walks: Explore tide pools on guided two-hour tours of shallow reefs in up to knee-deep waters, 9 a.m. July 2 and 3 near the Ala Moana area; exact location provided upon registration. For ages 4 and older. Cost for kama‘aina: $9.50 for adults, $12.50 for ages 4 to 12. Closed-toe footwear is required; reef walk rental shoes (request online 48 hours in advance) available for $5 per set.
• Splash Tour: 10 a.m. June 27. Enjoy this 90-minute reduced-admission guided tour of tropical fish aquariums and exhibits, and touching tide-pool creatures at the Discovery Zone. Cost: $7.50 per person.
>> Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaii workshops: In-person and online sessions are held year-round for parents and teens to discuss the effects of drinking alcohol, including teen pregnancy, suicide, sexual assault, poor academic performance and automobile fatalities. To register, call 532-6232 or visit madd.org/powertalk21.
>> New Mothers Hui: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Castle Medical Center. Support group led by an internationally certified lactation consultant/perinatal registered nurse. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.
>> Parenting Classes for Conflicting Parents: Open enrollment for four-session Monday course led by Allana Coffee, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. For parents who are divorced or separating to learn how to reduce conflict, improve communication and maintain healthy relationships between themselves and their children. Cost (includes materials): $200. Call 861-0581.
>> The Pet Corner’s monthly adoption event: Find a selection of small animals, birds, puppies, cats and dogs available for adoption from the Oahu SPCA, 1 to 3 p.m. third Saturday monthly, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Pets welcome. Free. Call 591-1990 or 947-5736 or visit thepetcornerhawaii.com or oahuspca.org.
>> Taiko (Japanese drumming) classes: Four- and seven-week sessions offered year-round for all ages and skill levels, including a Taiko Tots class for ages 2 and 3, and Family Taiko for ages 4 to 11 with an adult. Fees vary. Visit 808ne.ws/1KTnvS8.
>> Waikiki Aquarium: Discounts for members. To register, call 440-9011 or visit waikikiaquarium.org.
• Afternoons at the Aquarium: 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikiki Aquarium. Fun activities (critter encounters or marine science crafts) for the family near the aquaculture deck. Free with paid admission.
• Behind the Scenes at Waikiki Aquarium: 3 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how the facility is run, peer into the backs of exhibits, and visit the Coral Farm where coral is propagated and the Jelly Hale where sea jellies are raised. Minimum age is 7 years. Cost: $16 for adults, $10 for keiki.
>> Yo-yo lessons: Presented by Yo-yoFactory 808, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Ward Warehouse Amphitheatre.
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