Send items at least two weeks in advance to: 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu 96813; email features@staradvertiser.com; or fax 529-4750.
THIS WEEK
>> “Lani Moo and Calci Calcium Health and Nutrition Show”: Meadow Gold Dairies presents a free program for keiki and families to learn about eating healthy, balanced meals and the importance of exercising for an hour daily, at the following public libraries:
Thursday, 10:15 a.m., Waimanalo (259-2610)
Friday, 3 p.m., Waianae (697-7868)
>> Consolidated Theatre’s $1 Keiki Film Hui: Home, 10 a.m. 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.
>> Celebrate the Childrens Summer Reading Program with Ronald McDonald: 10 a.m. Friday, Ewa Beach Public & School Library. Features fun and games for keiki in preschool through third grade. Free. Call 689-1204.
>> The Wiz: Hawaii Theatre Centers Education Program and Paliku Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) present a local production about the classic childrens novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with an urban twist, 7 p.m. Friday, and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Hawaii Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St. Tickets range from $10 to $20. Call 528-0506 or visit hawaiitheatre.com.
>> Seussical the Musical: Presented by HEARTS (Hawaii Education of the ARTS), 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. Tickets range from $10 to $20; visit showtix4u.com. Call 387-4355 or visit heartshawaii.org.
>> 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.
Saturday, dogs at Halawa District Park, Aiea
Sunday, cats at Patsy Mink Regional Park, Waipio
Wednesday, dogs at Waimanalo Beach Park
>> The sixth annual New Hope Keiki Fishing Tournament: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Maunalua Bay Beach Park; the tourney officially begins at 9 a.m. Keiki will be divided into three age groups (ranging from ages 5 to 18) and winners are determined by the largest fish caught, with all fish to be displayed in an aquarium for viewing and released at the end of the event, with a beach clean-up follow. Fishing gear will be provided, along with lunch, music, information booths, a raffle and awards given to keiki for their winning catches. Volunteers may assist keiki with bait and tackles, and fish measurements. Free. For details, call 396-6865 or visit newhopehk.org. A video clip of the event from a previous year may be viewed at vimeo.com/99187815.
>> Plants and Healthy Living event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Foster Botanical Garden. Features family activities, lectures about plants, exercise and fitness demonstrations, keiki arts and crafts, storytelling, community booths, a farmers market and more, with docent tours starting at 1 p.m. Call 522-7060.
>> The 39th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival: Moolelo O Moanalua Stories of Moanalua, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Moanalua Gardens. Features cultural demonstrations, a craft fair, poi pounding session, hula groups and more. Call 839-5334 or visit moanaluagardensfoundation.org.
>> Back-to-school event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Donate school supplies for needy children and receive a wristband for entry into activities such as Turbo Tub rides, carnival games, balloon twisting and face painting, with a surf sample sale, prize giveaways and more. Visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
>> KOA at Hanauma Bay 2016: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (visitor center and beach). Features educational games and crafts about coral conservation in Hawaii. Parking: $1. Free admission for kamaaina, $7.50 for non-Hawaii residents. Call 397-5840.
>> The Best of Honolulu Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds, Honolulu Hale. Features more than 45 vendors showcasing the citys best in food and beverage products, restaurants, services, jewelry, arts and crafts and more, with entertainment and keiki activities, rides and interactive fun. Free. Visit honolulumagazine.com.
>> Wet n Wild Hawaiis Twilight event: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Wet n Wild, 400 Farrington Highway. Extended hours for the water park offers rides that will be open until 9 p.m., and a movie showing of Zootopia at dusk around the wave pool. Also, this will be a pet-friendly event with a pet/owner look-alike contest. Free admission for season-pass holders; general admission after 5 p.m. is $19.99. Call 674-9283 or vsiit wetnwildhawaii.com.
>> Keiki Storytime: Are We There Yet? by Alison Lester, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana, with activities to follow. Free. Call 949-7307.
>> Kids World: July Edition: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall (fronting Ruby Tuesday). Features free sea-themed arts and crafts and a spin-the-wheel game. Free. Call 235-1143 or visit windwardmall.com.
>> Learn about Drones: 3 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. A representative from World Drone Academy will discuss how to operate a drone and safety concerns, with a flying demonstration. Free. Call 693-7050.
>> Christmas in July Woof-tacular!: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961C East Manoa Road. Features doggie Christmas treats and games, photos with Santa, a K9 Kokua Giving Tree and Christmas costume contest. Also collecting donations of blankets, shampoo, food, cash and more. Call 783-7390 or vsiit hawaiidoggiebakery.org.
>> 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.
>> 46th annual Ukulele Festival Hawaii: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Kapiolani Park. More than 15 world-class musicians and acts will gather at this event featuring local talent and international entertainers. Visit ukulelefestivalhawaii.org.
>> Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday: Form, Function and Flow, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Museum of Art. Art activities include making surfboard prints, fabric bunting flags and sculptures using recycled materials, with entertainment by Men In Grey Suits, who will perform a set of surf rock jams from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free. Visit honolulumuseum.org.
Family Film Sunday: Two screenings of I Am Thalente at 11:10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre,. Director Natalie Johns follows the life of Thalente Biyela who, at the age of 9, had been living on the streets of Durban in South Africa where he found a sense of purpose through skateboarding and whose life changed forever when American skate pros Tony Hawk and Kenny Anderson helped make arrangements for him to move to Los Angeles. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the L.A. Film Festival in 2015.
Spalding House Family Day: Take the free shuttle bus to Spalding House in Makiki Valley to enjoy more skateboarding-themed activities, a skate demonstration, gallery hunt, arts and crafts and a mini display of skateboards. Free.
>> UH Kids First! Film Festival: Features a showing of Snowtime!, 3 p.m. Sunday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium. The PG-rated showing is for ages 9 and older and includes a sad twist at the end which may be difficult for young, sensitive keiki. Free. Call 956-9883 or visit summer.hawaii.edu.
>> Regal Cinemas $1 Summer Movie Express 2016: Featured films are Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Shaun the Sheep, 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Regals 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.
>> Consolidated Theatres $1 Keiki Film Hui: Mr. Peabody and Sherman, 10 a.m. Wednesday and July 21 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.
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.
July 25, cats at Halawa District Park, Aiea
July 26, cats (morning) and dogs under 30 pounds (afternoon) at Kekela Beach Park
July 27, dogs at Nanakuli District Park
July 29, dogs at Patsy Mink Regional Park, Waipio
July 30, cats (morning) and dogs under 30 pounds (afternoon) at Waimanalo Beach Park
>> 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 Hawaiis 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 Academys 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.
>> Hawaii Pono CampAn Effective and Positive Program for Teens With Addictions: This residential retreat runs June 8 to 12 and allows families and teens to address the challenges of substance abuse and technology addictions. Teens participate in experiential learning activities and learn the 5 Rs of character building: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Restraint and Resilience. Presented by Winners Camp Foundation and New Horizons Hawaii. To register and for more details, visit 808ne.ws/1SPh6JM. Visit newhorizonshawaii.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. Visit honoluluboychoir.org.
>> 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 HFDs 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.
>> 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 clubs blog. Call 831-6831.
>> 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 Corners 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.
>> Science books exhibit: In celebration of the Hawaii State Public Library Systems 2016 Summer Reading Program, visit this display of 100 of the latest science books for students in preschool through high school. Through July 30, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library, 3225 Salt Lake Blvd. Call 831-6831.
>> 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.
Send items at least two weeks in advance to: 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu 96813; email features@staradvertiser.com; or fax 529-4750.