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September 2022

Wed 21

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

Step by Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

September 21, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 2:05 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Taking care of one another and making healthy choices can be fun for the whole family if you take it step by step, together. Join […]

Wed 21

Make Hearts for Peace

September 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Join us for an indoor/outdoor project, making origami hearts to celebrate the International Day Peace. Materials, instructions, and helpful friends all provided from 2:00 to […]

Thu 22

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation

September 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

Thu 22

Babies, Books, and Blankets

September 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

CANCELLED due to Termite Tenting. We will return next week with all new stories and crafts. Mahalo for your patience! Welcome to Babies, Books, and […]

Thu 22

Step by Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

September 22, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 2:05 pm

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

Taking care of one another and making healthy choices can be fun for the whole family if you take it step by step, together. Join […]

Thu 22

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VIRTUAL EVENT: Fall Prevention – “Aging Isn’t For The Weak” with Stan Michaels

September 22, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

September is Fall Prevention Month! Join us for a virtual program by Stan Michaels, a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai'i Department of Health. […]

Sat 24

Blog Photo-Waialua Public Library 90th.Anniv.

95th Anniversary Celebration

September 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Waialua 67-068 Kealohanui St, Waialua, HI, United States

On Saturday, September 24th at 9:00am, the Waialua Public Library, will celebrate its 95th anniversary on the front lawn of the Library. The public is warmly invited […]

Sat 24

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Keiki Paint & Sip: Starry Nebula

September 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for juice, snacks, and a special painting project: painting a starry nebula! This program is limited to 8 attendees; […]

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Sat 24

Falling Safely w/ Kupuna Aikido

September 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

Kupuna Aikido will demonstrate how to reduce your risk of falling and share techniques that can reduce serious injury from falls. Learn how to fall to […]

Sat 24

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

September 24, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]