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April 2024

Thu 18

Keiki ‘N Critter Storytime

April 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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

Wildlife Presenter Charles Lee’s Keiki 'N Critter: Live & Let Live. Get up close with critters both cuddly and creepy, and learn not only what […]

Sat 20

Architecture LEGO Studio

April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Design and build a LEGO Community! In this program series, you will have the opportunity to work with local architect Maziyar Rajaei of Oculus, LLC. […]

Sat 20

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

April 20, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health. It’s main components are based upon […]

Mon 22

A small green seedling in a pot made from newspaper

Earth Day Celebration – Planters and Bird Feeders

April 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Come and celebrate Earth Day with us by making DIY recyclable planters and bird feeders! Program is suitable for age 5 and over. All children […]

Wed 24

Orange fish in underwater scene made from trash materials

Trash 2 Treasure Mixed Media Collage Workshop

April 24, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Lanai - Lanai 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI, United States

Join visiting teaching artists from Hui No'eau Visual Art Center on Maui, for a fun & unique arts experience. Instead of throwing away all of […]

Sat 27

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How Do I Explore the Deep Ocean?

April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Liliha 1515 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join deep-sea biologist and explorer Aaron Judah in a crash course on the deep-sea and the tools scientists use to explore it. Meet some of […]

May 2024

Sat 11

Architecture LEGO Studio

May 11, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

Design and build a LEGO Community! In this program series, you will have the opportunity to work with local architect Maziyar Rajaei of Oculus, LLC. […]

Sun 19

Gale force winds, hurricanes, and wildfires

Disaster Preparedness Workshop

May 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

HSPLS and AARP Hawai‘i invites Baby Boomers 50+ and kūpuna to a disaster preparedness workshop featuring guest speakers: James Burke, AARP volunteer speaker on disaster […]

Thu 23

Environmental Book Discussion: “The Climate Book”

May 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Maui - Wailuku 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI, United States

Discuss selections from Greta Thunberg's The Climate Book. (Reading the book is not required to attend.) Discuss the role of youth in climate justice and […]

June 2024

Sat 22

Artist Patrick Ching sitting in front of his painting, Moanalua Memories 1999

25th Anniversary Celebration of Moanalua Memories Mural

June 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Inspired by the rich culture and history of the Moanalua ahupua’ (land division), local artist/author Patrick Ching painted Moanalua Memories (acrylic on canvas, 1999) displayed […]