94-157 Leoleo St. in Waipahu. For now, while work is underway, hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, closed Tuesdays to Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. On Mother’s Day, moms jump free!! http://itrampolinehawaii.com/
Month: May 2018
Thank you teachers
Jack in the Box Hawaii is giving away free regular-sized hot or iced coffee all day today in honor of Teacher’s Appreciation Week. The free coffee is available all day so let your kid’s teacher know!
Need practice reading?
Trained service dogs are the least judgmental listeners you’ll ever meet! Beginning readers can try out their skills on a furry friend at the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library at 2 p.m. May 16.
Pets are family, too
The Hawaii Pet Expo will be at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 and 13. The free event will feature displays and demonstrations and the latest pet gear and services. Pets are welcome, but dogs must be leashed and under the owner’s control at all times. Check out the doggie massage demo at 11 a.m. May 12. http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/event/hawaii-pet-expo-2018/
Make something for mom
Learn to make pop-up cards just in time for mother’s day at this month’s Second Saturday event at the Hawaii State Art Museum 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. http://sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam-events/
Fueled by Fire
Polynesian Cultural Center presents its 26th We Are Samoa Festival, highlighted by the impressive World Fireknife Championships May 10 to May 12. Contestants as young as age 6 compete for titles in both Junior and Senior Divisions.
Preliminary rounds start at 6 p.m. Thursday; finals start at 6 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, finalists perform during the Ha Breath of Life show at 7: 30 pm. and a champion is crowned at the conclusion of the show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for keiki for the first two nights of competition and $19.95 for kamaaina and $49.95 for visitors for the finale and evening show admission. polynesia.com
Friends of a Feather
The Manu o Ku Festival at the Honolulu Zoo educates 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. Included with zoo admission, there will be games, educational exhibits, crafts and special animal encounters. To learn more, visit whiteterns.org.
Free Comic Book Day
Free comics. No strings attached. Go get your free comics May 5 at Dragon’s Lair in Mililani, Other Realms on Nimitz Highway, Westside Comics and Games in Kapolei, Collector Maniacs and Gecko Books and Comics in Kaimuki and the following public libraries on Oahu: Aiea, Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Kalihi-Palama,
Celebrate Words and Music
With hardly any bookstores left on the island, it’s more important than ever to support the Hawaii Book and Music festival May 5 and 6. There will be nonstop performances, appearances by the stars of PBS Kids, music, readings and so much more all on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds near Honolulu Hale. www.
In case you missed it…
Here’s my latest Star-Advertiser column about the trials of applying for a geographic exception.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/04/28/features/she-speaks/scoring-admission-to-good-school-is-a-test-of-nerves/