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April 2024

Tue 23

Mocktails & Talk Tales

April 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Enjoy libations in the library! Come talk books, or just talk story at Mocktails & Talk Tales, a (somewhat) social club for the bookish.

Tue 23

Young Me Tai Chi with Mike Lin

April 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will demonstrate YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about […]

Wed 24

Beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

April 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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

Join us for Tai Chi - a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+, every 4th Wednesday. Medical clearance by […]

Wed 24

Family Board Games

April 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

Wed 24

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Blockbuster Movie Night: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

April 24, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve […]

Wed 24

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West Side Writers’ Group 4/24 CANCELLED

April 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Kauai - Waimea 9750 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

Please note the April 24th meeting has been postponed until the following Wednesday, May 1st. Do you need a gentle kickstart for that novel you’ve […]

Wed 24

Frugal AI

April 24, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Oahu - Waianae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

AI is transforming the way we work, but premium AI packages can drain your budget. There are great free options out there–but which one is […]

Thu 25

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Kūpuna Hour

April 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

On alternating Thursdays at 10am, the Kūpuna Hour at Kahuku Library will provide a variety of engaging activities such as music, games, and art. We […]

Thu 25

Current Events Discussion Group

April 25, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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

Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon […]

Thu 25