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June 2022

Wed 15

Gyotaku Fish Printing Exhibit by Micah Kai Yamauchi

June 6, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Gyotaku fish prints by Micah Kai Yamauchi will be on display from June 6 to July 1, 2022 in the Hawaii State Library’s first […]

Wed 15

cover of the book Deacon King Kong by James McBride

VIRTUAL EVENT: Book Club Discussion – “Deacon King Kong”

June 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Aina Haina 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss James McBride's novel Deacon King Kong! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday […]

Fri 17

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VIRTUAL EVENT: Sea Turtles of Hawai‘i and Beyond

June 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Join us at this "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Challenge virtual event with veteran educator Marc Rice. He will talk about the sea turtles found […]

Sat 18

ʻUʻuku Ka Hana ʻUʻuku Ka Loaʻa and photo of Kaipo Pomaikai

VIRTUAL EVENT: Special Reading with Kaipō Pomaikai | ʻUʻuku Ka Hana ʻUʻuku Ka Loaʻa (The Story of a Hawaiian Tugboat Captain)

June 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Celebrate "Oceans of Possibilities"! Join us for a special book reading and talk story with Kaipō Pomaikai. Uncle Kaipō will be reading "ʻUʻuku Ka Hana, […]

Sat 18

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

June 18, 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 […]

Sat 18

Oceans of Possibilities: Life Mapping Workshop

June 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Want to use visuals to explore themes and goals in your own life and be inspired by the stories of others? This workshop will introduce […]

Mon 20

Rope collected from the ocean to be recycled

Turning Trash into Treasure with Upcycle Hawaii

June 20, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Upcycle Hawaii has diverted 797 pounds and over 56,000 square feet of plastics from local landfills since January 2018. Mattie Larson, founder of the Hilo […]

Mon 20

Tote Bag Decorating

June 20, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Paint, forks, foam, oh my! We’ve got the supplies and you’ve got creativity; let’s put them both to use and decorate some tote bags! Each […]

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Tue 21

Shakuhachi musician Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

Shakuhachi Music with Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

June 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Christopher Yohmei Blasdel is a master shakuhachi musician. He will perform original and Japanese compositions. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5+. Young children […]

Thu 23

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Kūpuna Hour

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Please join Jill Thompson of Lā'ie as she hosts a Kūpuna Hour. Come talkstory and share your ideas. July meetings will focus on Technology. August […]