May 18th, 2018 – 2nd City Update

Aloha Friends,

I hope this edition of the 2nd City Update (2CU) finds you and your family both in good health and spirits.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has given notice of several significant lane closures to take place over the weekend and on weeknights.  Please plan your weekend travel and your weeknight commutes accordingly to avoid being caught in the congestion:

  • Friday night (tonight): Eastbound (EB) H-1 freeway through Pearl City, 2-3 lanes closed overnight
  • Saturday night: Westbound (WB) H-1 freeway through Pearl City, 2-3 lanes closed overnight
  • Sunday night, weeknights:
    • EB H-1 freeway through Pearl City, 2-3 lanes closed starting at 6:30PM
    • WB H-1 freeway from Makakilo Drive to the Barbers Pt./Campbell Ind. Park exit, complete closure with traffic detoured through Kapolei
    • WB H-1 freeway from Vineyard Blvd. off-ramp to School St. off-ramp, 2 lanes closed from  9 P.M. to 4 A.M.

Some event information you will find in this Friday’s 2CU includes:

  • Summer Reading Volunteers wanted at the Kapolei Public Library
  • Star Wars Exhibit at the Kapolei Public Library
  • (Fri., May 25th) Kapolei High School Graduation, Class of 2018
  • (Sat., May 26th) Blood Drive – Kapolei Eye Care
  • (Sat. June 2nd) West Oahu Pet Walk by Poi Dogs & Popoki
  • Summer Day Camps at the Kroc Center

As always, you can find the most recent version of my Friday eNewsletter on our website: 2ndCityUpdate.org.

On a final note, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the members of the Class of 2018 who have, or will be graduating this month.  Whether you are graduating from the University of Hawaii (Manoa or West Oahu), from Kapolei High School, Island Pacific Academy or from American Renaissance Academy, please remember to celebrate safely.  Think before you drive.

Aloha,
Sharon

  Hawaii Dept. of Transportation:
Weekend road closures
Oahu road work
  Summer Reading Volunteers wanted at the Kapolei Public Library – The Kapolei Public Library is seeking teens to volunteer for the summer to assist teens, children, and parents with summer reading registration and give out reading prizes.  Prospective volunteers must attend an orientation on Wed. May 23rd at 6:00 P.M. to be eligible.  For more information, click over to the Kapolei Public Library.
  Star Wars Exhibit @ the Kapolei Public Library – Speaking of the Kapolei Library, Come and see a remarkable variety of figurines, books, and models from the Star Wars series.  From X-Wing and TIE fighters to Jabba the  Hut reclining in all of his splendor–in 3-D–in the 1st-floor display case at Kapolei Public Library now through May 23.  Additional information can be found here.
  Kapolei High School 2018 Commencement Exercises (Fri. May 25th @ 6:00 P.M.) – Come out as we congratulate Kapolei High School’s Class of 2018.  Note that on-campus parking is limited and traffic that afternoon and evening around Kapolei High School will be severely impacted.
  Plan ahead – Blood drive at Kapolei Eye Care (Sat. May 26th from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M.) – Give the gift of lift when you donate blood through the Blood Bank of Hawaii.  Their bloodmobile will next be in the Second City on Saturday May 26th by Kapolei Eye Care (511 Manawai Street, #401).  Make an appointment online today!
  West Oahu Pet Walk (Sat., June 2nd, 5:00 P.M.) – Join Poi Dogs & Popoki (PDP) at the fifth annual West Oahu Pet Walk!  Kick-off your summer at Hawaii’s ONLY lighted night walk for pets and people and help raise money to save Oahu animals. Meet other animal lovers at this evening walk under the stars and enjoy the lighted festivities with four-legged friends from around the island. All animal lovers are welcome – even if you don’t have a pet.  For more information and registration, visit poidogsandpopoki.org.
  Summer Day Camps at the Kroc Center (starting Fri., June 1st) – This summer, the Kroc Center Hawaii is offering week-long day camp programs, where your child can stay engaged and happy in endless activities.  The Summer Day Camps are for grades 1-6 will and will start on Friday, June 1.  For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.kroccenterhawaii.org/camp.html.
May 2018 Newsletter – If you missed my May 2018 newsletter, you can click here to download a copy.
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