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Island Oasis launches Atherton debut for bellydancing

Island Oasis launches Atherton debut for bellydancing

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Registration Open for John R. Wooden Basketball Camp, June 3 - 6

Registration Open for John R. Wooden Basketball Camp, June 3 - 6

John R. Wooden Course Basketball Camp Builds Fundamentals for Life

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i (May 6, 2013) –Boys and girls ages 6 – 18 will have the opportunity to learn the techniques and philosophy of a legendary UCLA men’s basketball coach at the John R. Wooden Course Basketball Camp, held June 3 – 6, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Punahou School’s Hemmeter Fieldhouse. Led by Craig Impelman, former assistant basketball coach at UCLA, the camp covers all aspects of the “Wooden Way,” including in-depth training in skills, team fundamentals and values. Punahou varsity basketball coaches will assist with instruction. Cost to attend is $200 per student, with online registration open until May 31, 2013, at www.punahou.edu/clinics. For more information, please contact the Punahou Athletics Office at 808.944.5816. 

Waterhouse Charitable Trust awards $150,000 to football summer school scholarship program

Waterhouse Charitable Trust awards $150,000 to football summer school scholarship program

HONOLULU – Waterhouse Charitable Trust has awarded $150,000 to support the UH Warrior Football Summer School Scholarship program which funds summer school session costs including fees, tuition, housing and meals.

“We are most grateful to the Waterhouse Charitable Trust for providing our student athletes with an important opportunity to succeed academically and graduate on time,” said Nā Koa Football Club Executive Director, Kimberly Fujiuchi. Nā Koa Football Club is the official booster club supporting the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Warrior Football Program.

Hawaii Nature Center Expands Facilities with New Rain Pavilion

Hawaii Nature Center Expands Facilities with New Rain Pavilion

Hawaii Nature Center board members, supporters and community participants gathered today to celebrate the blessing of the newly constructed rain pavilion at the environmental education site. The pavilion was made possible through the generosity of companies, individuals and foundations.

“The Rain Pavilion will increase our capacity to serve up to 10,000 more children through our school programs, field trips and the popular Sensational Nature Adventures Program (SNAP),” said Bettina Mehnert, Hawaii Nature Center board president and chief operating officer of Architects Hawaii Ltd.

“We are especially grateful for the generosity of every business, organization and individual who supported the idea and made it a reality.”

Fun, Food, Games, Music and More at the Wai‘alae Fun Fair Roundup this Saturday, March 9

Fun, Food, Games, Music and More at the Wai‘alae Fun Fair Roundup this Saturday, March 9

WHAT:            Hankering for something fun for the whole family? Don’t miss the Wai‘alae Fun Fair Roundup.Paniolos of all sizes are invited to cowboy up and head down to Wai‘alae Public Charter School for a rip-roaring good time. Dozens of kid-friendly games, activities, a craft fair, silent auction and multiple bouncy await those who wish to help the Friends of Wai‘alae School raise money to support Wai‘alae Public Charter School, a student-centered school that honors the whole child.

WHEN/                Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:              Wai‘alae Public Charter School, 1045 19th Avenue

AYSO Honolulu Region 178 Fall 2013 Announces In-Person Registration Events

AYSO Honolulu Region 178 Fall 2013 Announces In-Person Registration Events

Signup Your Child For AYSO Soccer Sunday, March 10, 2013

Get Active While Having Fun With AYSO

 

Sunday, March 10, 2013, Honolulu, Hawaii

The local American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Honolulu Region 178 is having its first in-person registration day for the Fall 2013 season on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Manoa District Park, Multi-Purpose Room by the new gym. 

With AYSO's Everyone Plays philosophy, every player, aged 4 1/2 to 19, is guaranteed to play a minimum of one‑half of every game. AYSO is the right soccer program for every player this fall whether it's their first soccer experience or they're a seasoned player that just wants to make sure they're on the field and not on the bench.

Medfest Event Helps Keep Special Olympics Hawaii Athletes Fit for Another Year of Sports Fun

Medfest Event Helps Keep Special Olympics Hawaii Athletes Fit for Another Year of Sports Fun

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Today Kaiser Permanente staff and volunteers provided Special Olympics Hawaii athletes physical examinations, allowing them to compete for another year. Medfest, an annual event hosted by Kaiser Permanente at its Mapunapuna Clinic, is a Special Olympics screening program that facilitates the required standard sports physical examination for current and prospective Special Olympics Athletes.  

“We are extremely grateful to Kaiser Permanente for continuously supporting Medfest and our local Special Olympics athletes year after year,” said Jen Ernst, Special Olympics Hawaii Central/Honolulu and Windward Area Director. “Individuals with intellectual disabilities statistically do not receive adequate access to medical care.”