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The Kamiloiki School Painting Project took place on Sunday, June 8th. About 50 volunteers from HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and the Kamiloiki Elementary School PTSA painted the school administration building, both inside and out. See Volunteers Give Kamiloiki School a Makeover.
Over 100 people came to Koko Head District Park Community Center on Saturday, June 21st, to view the launching of a new website, featuring the unique history and stories of the Maunalua Bay area - from Aina Haina to Waimanalo. The website demonstration got resounding applause as the website was unveiled. Find out more, see Historical Hawaii Kai Website Launched by Lori Arizumi.
The Kaimuki Orchid Society announced that its 2008 KOS Orchid Show "Orchids for Everyone," will be held at Kalani High School gymnasium and cafeteria. Find out more, see KOS Orchid Show to be Held in July.
The Fourth Annual Hawaii Kai Dog Walk brought out hundreds of dogs, of every color, size, breed, fashionistas, and even dog clubs. Over ten booths complemented the Walk including the Hawaiian Humane Society, giving out free doggie treats, pamphlets, goodie bags, water, photo sessions and even face-painting. Check out Doggie-licious Social Event of the Year by Chelsey Kobatake.
We'll all face some challenges over the next fiscal year with rising fuel costs and a slowing economy. We're working very hard to catch up on decades of neglect to our roads, sewers and other important infrastructure while prudently preparing for our island's future... See Meeting East Oahu's Needs Takes More than Talk by Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
The idea of a public fireworks show in Hawaii Kai has been kicked around for a number of years. Recently, the Hawaii Kai Chamber of Commerce polled East Oahu Sun readers, to see if they were in favor of a Hawaii Kai fireworks event; and 100 percent of the response was positive. A committee of eight was formed. The Independence Day at Maunalua Bay event has drawn a diversity of people with a common goal of working together, to stage an event that promises fun for the entire community. See A Special 4th of July Event for the Community by Michele Van Hessen.
With one of the main issues of keeping the Koko Crater hiking trail open being maintenance, numerous potential solutions are floating around. There are suggestions to have hikers maintain the trail themselves. Another was to affix rubber strips to the wooden railroad ties for safety and protection of hikers. And, the latest idea was to install a zip-line cable to run the length of the trail. See Koko Crater Hiking Still Up In Air by Lori Arizumi.
Koko Marina Center is celebrating Independence Day with an Indoor/Outdoor Sidewalk Sale from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6. And Bark Avenue, Pacific Paws Doggie Resort & Spa and Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic will host an all about dogs event on Saturday, July 5th. The event will be a fundraiser for the Hawaii Dog Foundation. Volunteers will bring adoptable dogs so you can find that perfect pet for your family. For information, see A Dog Day Afternoon and More at Koko Marina Center.
Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) finishes its 2007-2008 season with The Wizard of Oz opening on Friday, July 11, 2008. For information, see "The Wizard of Oz" Opening.
RAKU Ho'olaule'a's 32nd annual event was held at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park May 30th - June 1st. The event, in which potters fire and camp out over the weekend, provided an opportunity to use traditional raku and pit firing techniques. It included a Community Kiln Day during which the public was invited to participate. Find out more, see The Magic of RAKU: Celebrating Fire and Earth by Hawkins Biggins.
Margaret Smith is one of many who participate in the respite program at the Lunalilo Home. Three mornings a week she is dropped off by one of her children to spend the day with peers. They go on excursions, exercise, eat, watch local entertainment, participate in arts and crafts, or just talk story. "I just love to socialize," says Smith. For Margaret, conversation is her favorite hobby. At the age of 86, what is her self-proclaimed secret to looking and feeling young? See The Secret to Looking Young at 86 by Chelsey Kobatake.
Information About Your Community:
Coverage of East Oahu's Neighborhood Board Meetings by Lori Arizumi
Business Spotlight:
Brick House Personal Training opened their doors in mid-March of this year at the Niu Valley Center. With its brick-faced entry wall, wood floors, and papaya and lime hued walls you might mistake it for a day spa. "It's not your average gym," Kim Chalekian said of the facility that she co-owns. For information, see Not Your Average Gym: Brick House Personal Training by Keoni Subiono.
Comic: Follow the adventures in nemu*nemu
There are many animals that are looking for a good home. Looking to adopt a new family member? Click on Family wanted.
Check out the Hawaii's Maunalua Bay tide chart and weather averages for July.
Click on the columnists button above for great July features by our favorite columnists. What do they have to say this month? Check it out!
at Maunalua Bay Foundation, was a huge success. Photo by Hawkins Biggins