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From left to right: Spencer Kimura, Kaya Kuroiwa, Jamie Kimura (daughter of Spencer), Maile Middleton and Koanui Wong PAGE 2 Inside Kahala Mall Partners with Police to ‘Shop With A Cop’ SPORTS Locals Bring Home 3 Senior Olympic Medals

UPDATE Hale Ka Lae Residential 5 Development Postponed

SCHOOLS Niu Valley Playground 6 Nearing Reality

Organized by officers Mark Mitchell and Tony Kahapea from District 7, Kahala Mall’s Security Department partnered with REAL ESTATE the Police Department, who worked with schools in the community to select one deserving child per school to participate in its “Shop with a Cop” program. A total of 20 children from grades 4 through 6 were chosen to participate. The Slight Bump in Numbers police officers and the security officers not only generously donate their time on the day of the event, they also do fund-raising 7 as 2011 Comes to a Close and donate their own money.

"Take care of the land and the land will take care of you-" New Beginnings for a Kamilonui Valley Nursery See inside for details established in 1987 locally owned and distributed throughout east honolulu East Sun • DECEMBER 8, 2011 • Page 2 Kamilonui Valley Holiday Float a Community Affair

BY HAWKINS BIGGINS East Oahu Sun

Hosted by Koko Marina Center and the Hawaii Kai Lions Club the annual Keiki Kalikimaka Parade was held on Saturday, November 26. As one of the first Christmas Holiday events, it celebrated the beginning of the holiday season. For the last five years, Livable Ha- waii Kai Hui has organized the construction of the largest float in the parade to show support for the Kamilonui Valley farmers. Building the float is truly a com- munity effort. Livable Hawaii Kai Hui organizes volunteers, and the Cove residents financially contrib- there was no holiday parade, so I parade watchers. process takes over 24 hours. uted or provided supplies. organized one for the community. Carol Rischelieu, also known “The actual building of the float Dustin Onaga of Amazon Truck- This year David and Sandy Alama as the Kamilonui Valley Fairy or has become an event in itself, as ing and Construction donated his let BuBu Alama ride on my lap. Mother Earth Fairy has helped the staging is in the middle of our time and the equipment. The dog enjoyed the attention and distribute the plants during the pa- little bit of country, Kamilonui Val- Livable Hawaii Kai Hui Vice got excited, it was really nice,” said rade. ley, and residents like coming out President and volunteer organizer Parker. Rischelieu explained, “The pa- to watch, help, donate food or just for the event, Kaumaka Wong ex- Also riding in the Chevy, Judy Nii, rade starts the holiday season off stop in and talk with friends,” said plained the process. “Every year a Kamilonui Valley farmer from right. I noticed that there were a lot Elizabeth Reilly of Livable Hawaii the number of volunteers increase; R&S Nursery shared her thoughts more family groupings this year. I Kai Hui. this year a group of students from about the parade. “In the begin- usually hand the plants to kids and The farmers donated bales of contributed, so ning we created the float because they just beam. Everyone who gets straw and a variety of plants and everyone helps. It really is a labor of we wanted to give a face to the the plants are very pleased, they get trees to decorate the float, along love from all different aspects of the farmers so the community could so excited, that is why I do it. It is an with mini plants that were handed community.” get to know us. Over the years, the excellent thing the farmers to for out to parade watchers along the Volunteers get an opportunity float has become a way to express the community and it really makes way. to ride on the float and spread the our gratitude to the community.” everyone happy.” Win Schoneman, of Bubbies Ice holiday cheer. The R&S Nursery and Charles Nii Hundreds of marchers, vehicles Cream donated the sound system Every year Jim Kennedy leads the Nursery donated over 75 plants. and bands walked the parade so that the theme songs “Take a float driving his 1965 Chevy Impala This year they gave away 4” poin- route, which began at Kamiloiki Walk in the Country” and Israel convertible. Noah Parker, a found- settias along with portulacas. Park on Lunalilo Home Road and Kamakawiwoole’s version of “Over er of the Hawaii Kai Christmas pa- Aloha Aina O Kamilo Nui con- ended at a holiday celebration at the Rainbow” could be enjoyed by rade rode in the front seat holding a tributed potted herbs as well. The Koko Marina Shopping Center. The all. Shih Tzu named BuBu Alama. plants were handed out along the event this year was well attended Solar Energy Hub and Mariner’s “When I moved to Hawaii Kai, parade route to the delight of the and received by the community.

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BY L. KAE GRANIEL was followed by the Women’s World Vol- compete in next year’s Olympics, to start East Oahu Sun leyball Grand-Prix in 1995 and 1996. Since training now. “I participated in athletics all then he has gone on to become President my life. I believe good physical conditioning Since 1998, The Hawaii Senior Olympic of Kahoomiki, the local non-profit organi- is as important as spiritual, intellectual, and games have taken place during the first two zation whose signature events include the emotional balance in my life. But, I sustained weeks of November. Normally, this is a won- senior games, Aloha State Games, and Fun a left quadriceps pull in training for this year derful time of the year for such an event, es- 5 – a physical activity and nutrition program that hampered my performance.” pecially since you do not have to be a resident for elementary school kids. With the help of Bradley intends to participate again in 2012 of Hawaii to compete his wife Helene, Zeug and tips his hat to a well organized event and – much like the Ho- “I participated in athletics all my life. I helps keeps the Senior especially credits Zeug. nolulu Marathon. Un- believe good physical conditioning is as Olympic Games alive The entire event is 100% volunteer support- fortunately, this year’s and kicking in Hawaii. ed. If you would like to compete or volunteer important as spiritual, intellectual, and games took place In order to qualify in future games, visit Kahoomiki.org for op- during APEC, which emotional balance in my life.” to compete, you sim- portunities. Zeug wants to credit all the vol- monopolized the lo- ply must be 50 years of unteers for the success of the events in their cal news, not giving it much deserved press. age by December 31st of the year of competi- area of expertise and Hawaii Pacific Universi- However, the games must go on, and they did. tion. Then, the sports are broken down into ty for their volunteer students who are study- East side resident and State Coordinator for five year age-group increments for medals. ing Geriatrics. the Senior Olympics, Mark Zeug explained Hawaii offers team sports of three-on-three that even though the participant numbers basketball, volleyball, and softball, with indi- were a bit lower this year, he expects them to vidual sports of swimming, tennis, bowling, be back up, to more than 350 in 2012 because golf, table tennis, and track and field – includ- it will be a qualifier for the National games to ing 5 and 10 K runs. Hawaii also invites “Pre- be held in Cleveland Ohio in the summer of seniors” who are 40 years and over to compete 2013. in their own category for medals, but they do Zeug has a history of helping Hawaii stay not qualify to move on to the nationals. PC Repair fit and healthy. Back in 1990, he recruited East side resident, Vincent Bradley, was one incl. Virus Removal *Call for details. Business/Residential Service Available. the help of Barbara Velasco and Stan Sher- of several who earned medals, bringing home 465 Kapahulu Ave. 529-8888 Suite 106 iff to conceive the Aloha State Games which two silver and two bronze in track and field www.computertrouble-solutions.com Honolulu, HI. 96815 brought in 5,000 athletes in its first year. That and golf. Bradley advised that if you want to

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Donor Sponsors 300 East Honolulu Children to “Get Moving” in Presidential Physical Fitness Program

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BY TISHA WOYTENKO Aine, “and we have a waiting list.” East Oahu Sun Aine, who was motivated both as a student and by her love of getting ac- Koko Marina Center was alive with tive, personally donated the funds for the sound of stomping feet and anxious this program. “I was a non-nonprofit, so children as they filed into Grandmaster I could not get a grant for us.” said Aine, Hee IL Cho’s Tae Kwon Do Center for “But the most important thing is that the one hour of rigorous stretching, exercise children get active.” MOISTURE-GUARD and martial arts. From October 10th to The children were clearly excited to Dehumidi cation Stops November 19th, 2011, a total of 300 stu- be at every class. “My daughter loves dents were taught by the 9th degree Tae it.” said Lynn Higa, of Kayli, 7, student of Mold, Mildew, Mites & Rust Kwon Do Grandmaster himself through Aina Haina Elementary. “We would not the new Presidential Physical Fitness have considered martial arts if it was not Before They Become a Threat! Award Program. offered through her school bulletin. We The program addressed children na- are grateful for the exposure.” tionwide, ages 3 to 12, to get “active and Although the studio was packed with moving” for 60 minutes a day, five days a over 70 children each session, each one STORSECURE week for six out of eight weeks. There are received assistance through other Tae is Hawaii's Only Self-storage three sets of two weekly sessions- Mon- Kwon Do student-teachers in addition day/ Friday, Tuesday/Thursday and to the Grandmaster. with DEHUMIDIFICATION! Wednesday/Saturday. Each student Before dismissing the children, receives a program t-shirt and a list of Grandmaster Hee IL Cho emphasized 100 activities they can do at home for an a healthy lifestyle and explains that their hour a day. On graduation day, students bodies are not “garbage cans.” successfully completing the require- “You cannot eat whatever you want ments received a Presidential Award and still be healthy.” said Grandmaster Call Manager medal and certificate. Hee IL Cho, “You need to exercise one Aine Kaahui and Leila Diamond con- hour a day and eat healthy. No junk nected with the President’s Council on food.” for Our Fitness, Sports and Nutrition to make They will consider doing another ses- this possible. They were appointed as sion, if funding is available. Businesses, volunteer Regional Coordinators of the individuals or nonprofit organizations Monthly Special Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards who want to help sponsor another set (PALA) and contacted all public and of sessions or parents who are interested 396-8118 private schools in East Honolulu to in- in signing up for this program should vite students to participate. contact Aine at [email protected] or “We topped out at 300 children,” said 808.395.3945. While Supplies Last!

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count the environmental issues, we felt that it would be a good Hale Ka Lae Residential New Growth time to move in this direction. As a for-profit business, the goal is to make money,” Takebayashi for Valley explained. Development Postponed “We are hoping that as a non- profit, the monies generated will Global Economic Downturn Forces Korean Backer to Temporarily Plant Nursery be utilized to further expand sus- tainable practices, utilize green- Suspend Construction on Hawaii Kai Condominium Project growing methods and demon- BY DIANNE GLEI East Oahu Sun strate that we all can benefit from Hanwha Engineering and Con- of the condominium project, due to taking care of our environment. struction (Hanwha E&C), financier continued financial constraints from Previously I had no idea what an of the Hale Ka Lae development in the weakening global economy. “Take care of the land and the ahupuaa was. After seeing the Hawaii Kai, announced that it will Hale Ka Lae will continue to move land will take care of you” has wisdom of the Hawaiian people, temporarily suspend construction forward with conveying the five-acre been a Hawaiian tradition for it only makes sense to continue park site adjacent to the develop- generations. Now, the goal of these practices into the future.” ment project to The Trust for Public keeping the land of Kamilo Nui One of the main goals of the HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Land in conjunction with the com- Valley for agriculture has taken new business plan is to provide munity – ensuring that this parcel another step forward. an additional source of native (Roman Catholic) will be available for generations to Dean Takebayashi of Chrysan- plants for projects in the Mau- 5919 Kalanianaole Hwy. enjoy and cultural treasures will be themums of Hawaii is changing nalua area. The nursery already Parish Office 396-0551 preserved. It will also continue to the name of the nursery to Aloha works with the South Oahu Soils complete the last few open items on Aina O Kamilo Nui, making it a and Water Conservation District. the Unilateral Agreement. non-profit. Soon, an agricultural conserva- SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: Additionally, Hale Ka Lae is mov- Takebayashi, the second own- tion plan will be done for the Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ing forward with exploring the op- er of Chrysanthemums, has nursery to improve the agricul- Sunday at 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. portunity for affordable senior owned the nursery for 10 years ture practices for the betterment Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday at 5:00 p.m. housing at Lunalilo Home, working and is excited about the future of the land and to improve the closely with the community to create of the nursery and its new di- qualities of the natural water- OFFICE HOURS: a place that generates income for Lu- rection. “As it became apparent shed, according to Takebayashi. Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm nalilo Home and enhances the sur- that the nursery could be used to This new focus and new name SOIH EastOahuSunSat: 8:30am to volunteers12:00pm 11/15/11rounding 7:33 neighborhood.PM Page 1 benefit others and take into ac- for the nursery fits with the com- munity goals of not just main- taining the agricultural land use HAWAII KAI VETERINARY CLINIC designation of Kamilo Nui Valley but also participating in the sus- Kerry K. Yoon, DVM tainable movement to get more of the land in production for SERVING HAWAII KAI FOR 36 YEARS food, where possible, using alter- native growing methods. • REASONABLE FEES Part of the recent effort has been focused on cleaning and • Boarding / Flea & Tick Control rebuilding the nursery in prepa-

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BY HAWKINS BIGGINS that children with no place to means the child is not herded this meaningful cause.” East Oahu Sun play have bad health including; in one direction or another, they Councilmember Stanley diabetes and obesity. We want basically can make their own Chang has played an active role out kids to be able to play while decision on what to do. This re- between the community and If you have children, you have their parents benefit too, it will ally helps children develop in a City. experienced first hand the allure help get us healthy.” lot of different ways.” “I am pleased and honored of a playground. Playgrounds The Niu Valley playground is The playground plans also in- to support the efforts of the Niu are a wonderful place to bring also an attempt to address one clude workout stations for teens, Valley community to build a your kids; it encourages them of the negative affects of the so- adults and seniors to utilize. long overdue playground in the to play outside providing physi- cial media age, which has led to They are designed to face the only community on the island cal activ- a shift away playground so parents and care- without one. With an innovative ity as well as “We want to be able to meet from local givers can watch their children public-private partnership, Niu interaction people that live down the street community. while they exercise. Picnic ta- Valley will get the playground with other that we don’t know. We know Johnson bles and benches as well as a re- of its choice with city funds al- explained, taining wall, will provide seating ready budgeted, reducing the kids. But that in order for us to be the playgrounds “We want to for supervision and socializing. cost to taxpayers by as much as also ben- community we dream of be- be able to Kay pointed out, “It is astound- 50 percent.“ said Chang. efit adultsing, we need the playground.” meet peo- ing to me that one of the older Having recently won a contest by creating ple that live communities on Oahu does not awarding them $15,000 as one of a sense of community. The Niu down the street that we don’t even have a park bench for the the top five finalists, the group is Valley community has been know. We know that in order community to gather around.” determined to find a way to raise working resolutely for years to for us to be the community we The process has been gruel- the rest of the needed $100,000. build a playground and is hop- dream of being, we need the ing; including testimony in front They applied for a grant through ing to see it built this June. playground.” of the , Pepsi Refresh Project for anoth- Niu Valley is one of the only Peter Kay, the playground attending Neighborhood Board er $25,000. communities on the island that chair said, “It is a great story of meetings, organizing, fund-rais- “We feel empowered to be has no playground. Jeannine a community’s determination ing, researching, filing paper- able to come up with money Johnson, a parent in the neigh- to build something of value that work, learn- for out play- borhood spearheaded an effort includes everyone and has the ing about “It is astounding to me that ground. We to change that. After nearly sev- potential to be a genuine epi- city codes one of the older communities are so fired en years of grass roots efforts, center in the heart of the com- and process- up after win- Johnson, became a community munity.” es. on Oahu does not even have a ning the ini- activist helping to create the Niu Mike McFarlane, owner of Is- Local ar- park bench for the community tial contest, Valley Playground Committee. land Recreation has installed chitect Mat- to gather around.” that we think The committee is currently in hundreds of playgrounds on thew Graves we can do the final fund-raising stages to Oahu for over 17 years and is volunteered his time and ex- anything.” said Johnson. make this dream come true. working with the community. pertise to draw plans to submit You can help the Niu Valley Promoting a healthy lifestyle McFarlane explained the inno- to the city. He explained, “One playground come to fruition by and close community is the in- vative spherical design of the of the unique things about this clicking to vote on the Pepsi Re- spiration behind the Niu Valley Niu Valley playground that is is that the city and county and fresh Project as well as making playground. Johnson empha- different than most playgrounds the community are working to- a tax-deductible donation. For sized the health benefits say- on the island. “The concept is gether to make it happen. It is more information visit www.ni- ing, “All of the statistics show called undirected play, which really exciting to be involved in uvalleyplayground.com. East Oahu Sun • DECEMBER 8, 2011 • Page 7

BY CHELSEY KOBATAKE FLANAGAN ket stimulation for some areas. the bump in inventory and pend- East Oahu Sun Low interest rates have brought ing sales with low interest rates Slight Bump buyers to the market however, could mean stronger numbers for Single-family homes in the lack of inventory offers little to the first quarter of 2011. $650,001-$1.1m range experi- choose from. The median sales price for in Numbers enced a boost in resale inventory, Though pending sales have single-family homes adjusted to according to the Honolulu Board been creeping up since the be- $579,000, down 2.3 percent from of Realtors® monthly statistics. ginning of 2011, it has not created October 2010, while condomini- as 2011 Many of the homes in the east significant change in the market. ums got a slight bump of 1.7 per- Oahu area fall within this price Historically slow sales during the cent. range. Condominium inventory third quarter of each year, as re- The Kapahulu-Diamond Head Comes to a decreased across the island. flected in the following year’s first area saw the largest increase in With inventory on a steady quarter numbers, are often attrib- closed sales going from 9 sales in decline since mid-year, a boost uted to the consumer distraction October 2010 to 20 sales October Close could signal much-needed mar- of the holidays. The coupling of 2011.

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11, Sunday: 7:30 am – 12:15 pm mond Head Room: free and open to the ONGOING Thursdays: 10:30 am 8, Thursday: 11 am Blood Bank of Hawaii Blood Drive: Wilson public, seats are limited, RSVP 218-7091 Children’s Storytime: Aina Haina Public Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Pre- Elementary School Cafeteria: 845-9966 Mondays, Wednesday & Saturdays: 7:30 Library: Recommended for ages 3 and sentation and screening by Hawaii State 15, Thursday: 10:30 am am – 3 pm up and their caregivers, 377-2456 Public Library System and the Learning 11, Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm Special Holiday Children’s Storytime: Ha- Farmer’s Market: Hawaii Kai Towne Cen- Disabilities Assn. of Hawaii Ekolu Eha Art Exhibition Opening: Hawaiian Leg- waii Kai Public Library: Recommended ter (behind Panda Express) Fridays: 9:30 am Ike Pono School Readiness Project: Aina ends Series – A Surfing Art Collabora- for ages 2 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers, Hui Lokahi O Aina Haina: Senior Club Haina Public Library, 377-2456 tion between Dan Merkel and Harald-M. 397-5833 Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays: 8 – 9 am Program: Seniors have their own officers Lehnardt: The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Movement Class by Luk Tung Kuen: Ka- and conduct their weekly meetings that 8, Thursday: Noon Veranda Lounge, free and open to the 15, Thursday: 10:30 am hala Mall include: speakers, community service, Performance by the Royal Hawaiian public: Art work will remain on display Holiday Puppet Times with Christy Lipps: excursions, luncheons, etc.: meet at Aina Band: Kahala Mall in The Kahala’s Plumeria Beach House holiday program with traditional music Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 – 8 am Haina Playground; Call 373-2722 for ad- restaurant from December 12, 2011 to and songs: Aina Haina Public Library, Senior Walk Safe: Kahala Mall: Improve ditional information 9, Friday: 7 pm February 29, 2012 377-2456 body balance to prevent injury, develop Polar Express Storytime: special ready of breathing techniques that support the Fridays: 6:30 – 9:30 pm the holiday classic, hot chocolate and cook- 11, Sunday: 10:30 am 16, Friday: 6 pm back and learn simple movements to Brian Robertshaw: Roy’s Hawaii Kai, ies: children are encouraged to wear their Children’s Storytime: Kaimuki Public Li- Performance by Na Hoku, the Star of the protect your joints: Call Cindy 284-3540 396-7697 pajamas: Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall brary: Recommended for ages 3 and up Sea choir: Koko Marina Courtyard to register and their caregivers, 733-8422 17, Saturday: Noon Tuesdays: 4 – 7 pm Performance by Ka Hale I o Kahala Hula Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market: Kaiser Halau: Kahala Mall High School front lawn 17, Saturday: 2 pm Tuesdays: 7 – 9 pm Performance by Maunalua: Kahala Mall American Ballroom Dance Classes with Dance Hawaii Kai; Koko Head School 17, Saturday : 4:30 pm Cafeteria, $5 per class (monies donated Performances by Ukulele Hale led by Jody to the school); Contact Maurice Morita Kamisato, and Amber Ricci and the Drag- 225-0326 or dance-aliamanu.org for onFly band: Hawaii Kai Towne Center class schedule 17, Saturday: 6 pm Wednesdays: 8 – 9 am Hawaii Kai Marina Community Asso- Movement Class by Luk Tung Kuen: Ha- ciation’s 15th Annual Festival of Lights waii Kai Towne Center, Waterfront Stage Christmas Boat Parade: Hawaii Kai Ma- rina: the parade route will take the par- Wednesdays: 8:30 – 10 am ticipants around the Marina waterfront of Hawaii Kai Business Networking Referral all the three shopping centers, and past Network: Hawaii Kai Retirement Center the judge’s stand at the Hawaii Kai Towne Bldg 446, 3rd floor, multi-purpose room: Center. visitors welcome: contact Kelly Mitchell, 384-7165 18, Sunday: 7:30 am – Noon Blood Bank of Hawaii Blood Drive: Hawaii Wednesdays: 8:00 – 11:30 am Front to Back, Left to Right: Mr. Stephen Kow, Lexie Kajihara, Tasha Hayashi, Elishia Chun, Kymberly Ung, Kai Public Library Meeting Room: 845- Kia Kotaka,Carleigh Grantham, Ms. Lillian Yanagawa, Kennie Ciang, Evan Morita, Edmund Ho Kawaihae Specialty Farmers Market: 9966 Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Nine members of the Kalani High School FFA Chapter entered its first Oahu District FFA Competition on Kawaihae Street Saturday, December 3, 2011. The FFA (formerly known as the Future Farmers of America) was founded in 18, Sunday: 8 am – 12:45 pm 1928 and is the oldest youth leadership organization of its kind. In its first-ever entry in the annual District Blood Bank of Hawaii Bloodmobile: Safe- Wednesdays: 9:30 am FFA Conference on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Monsanto Research Facility in Kunia, Kalani students way Kapahulu: 845-9966 Hui Hauoli O Aina Haina: Senior Club successfully advanced the State finals to be held in Waikiki in February 2012. Program: Seniors have their own officers 18, Sunday: 10:30 am and conduct their weekly meetings that Children’s Storytime: Kaimuki Public Li- include: speakers, community service, Saturdays: 7:30 – 11 am 10, Saturday: 10:30 am brary: Recommended for ages 3 and up excursions, luncheons, etc.: Meet at Holy Farmers’ Market: Kapiolani Community A Magical Christmas with the Amazing 12, Monday: 7 pm and their caregivers, 733-8422 Nativity Church: Call 396-3096 for addi- College, 4303 Diamond Head Road Alan Arita: magic show with magician Alan St. Louis Heights Community Association tional information Arita and children will be able to make a Monthly Meeting: Hokulani Elementary 24, Saturday: 10 am Saturdays: 1 – 2 pm festive holiday craft after the performance: School, 2940 Kamakini St. Storytime with Keith Haugen, award- Wednesdays: 10 am People’s Open Market: Hawaii Kai Park- Hawaii Kai Public Library, 397-5833 winning short story writer and storytell- Koko Head Seniors: Senior Club Pro- N-Ride, 300 Keahole Street, 522-7088 12, Monday: 7 pm er: Kahala Mall gram: Speakers, excursions, games, en- 10, Saturday: Noon Chaminade University Fall Commence- tertainment, Pot-Luck, and lots of fun: Saturdays: 6:30 – 9:30 pm Performance by Ka Hale I o Kahala Hula ment with keynote speaker Darren T. 29, Thursday: 10:30 am Kuapa Isle Clubhouse, 156 Opihikao Pl.: Jimmy Funai, Roy’s Hawaii Kai, 396- Halau: Kahala Mall Kimura: Neal S. Blaisdell Area, free Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band: Call 396-3096 for additional information 7697 Aina Haina Public Library, 377-2456 10, Saturday: Noon 12, Monday: 7 pm Thursdays: 7:15 – 8:15 am Storytime with the students of Kaimuki Oahu Civic Orchestra’s Winter Concert: January 8, 2012: 10 am – 1 pm People’s Open Market: Waimanalo Beach HAPPENINGS Middle School in conjunction with their Eiben Hall, Chaminade University: 70 The Maunalua Communities Foundation Park, 41-741 Kalanianaole Hwy. bookfair: Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall piece orchestra playing music of the sea- First Sunday Open Market: Koko Marina 8, Thursday: 10:30 am son: free, 342-0610 Center, First Hawaiian Bank parking lot Thursdays: 10:15 am Special Holiday Children’s Storytime: Ha- 10, Saturday: 2 pm Preschool Storytime: Waimanalo Public & waii Kai Public Library: Recommended Performance by Jake Shimabukuro: Ka- 14, Wednesday: 7 pm Calendar events are subject to change. Submis- sions to the East Oahu Sun community calendar School Library: Recommended for ages 3 for ages 2 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers, hala Mall Memory Enhancement Presentation with can be emailed to [email protected] and up and their caregivers, 259-2610 397-5833 Dr. Robert Winningham: Kahala Nui Dia- or faxed to 395-1998.