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September 2022

Sat 17

Pirate Scavenger Hunt

September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI, United States

Ahoy mateys! Thar be some mighty treasure hidden in Wahiawa Public Library, and we be needing a few brave souls to find it, savvy? Do […]

Sat 17

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

September 17, 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 […]

Sun 18

Lego Club

September 18, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play. All ages welcome! Build a Lego masterpiece! Meet other Lego artists as you create. Completed Lego […]

Tue 20

Family Story Time

September 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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! Story time is back! Come […]

Tue 20

Fall Prevention: “Aging Isn’t for the Weak” with Stan Michaels

September 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

September is Fall Prevention Month. Stan Michaels is a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. He will provide an anecdotal and […]

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

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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