Aloha Friends,
I hope this edition of the 2nd City Update finds you and your family both in good health and spirits.
Please join me tomorrow (Saturday, May 12th) morning at the Kapolei High School Teachers’ Lounge for my End-of-Session Talk Story. At this meeting, I plan to summarize some of the important bills that the Legislature passed this year and how they might affect you. Coffee and refreshments will be provided; all you need to bring is your questions! The discussion will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. and will have to conclude by 10:00 A.M. due to event limitations.
The Hawaii State Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on the H-1 Freeway in the vicinity of Aiea-Waimalu-Pearl City. Lane closures in the westbound direction are scheduled to begin tonight (Friday) at 7:30 P.M. with completion scheduled for 9:00 A.M Saturday morning. Lane closures in the eastbound direction will begin Saturday night starting at 7:30 P.M., with work to continue until 9:00 A.M. Sunday morning. To avoid congestion, please plan your weekend activities accordingly. For information on this (and other) road work taking place, head over to the HIDOT pages for Weekend Road Work and for Oahu Lane Closures.
In addition to tomorrow’s Talk Story, the information regarding the following Kapolei/Makakilo (and beyond) events can be found below the signature:
- 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
On a final note, I wanted to wish all you (and especially all the moms) a very Happy Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day will be particularly special to me since this is the first year I get to celebrate this day as a mom. They may not make me breakfast in bed — they probably will not even let me sleep in. But I cannot think of two other people I would rather spend this Mother’s Day with.
Aloha,
Sharon
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End-of-session Talk Story (Tomorrow) – Don’t forget! My End-of-Session Talk Story will be held at the Kapolei High School Teachers’ Lounge from 9:00 to 10:00AM. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |