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| Date | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Sep 21 10:00AM-3:00PM | Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai
Maui Okinawan Festival Mensore! Come join us for an Okinawan experience on Maui. Okinawan food, dance, genealogy, country store, mini craft fair, culture and more. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center 275 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului | Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai 808.242.1560 |
| Sunday Sep 22 2:00PM | East-West Center Gallery
EWC Gallery Exhibition: First Nations Art of British Columbia First Nations art of British Columbia is among the most vivid and distinctive artwork in North America. This exhibition includes the artwork of established, mid-career, and emerging Northwest Coast First Nations artists who have a deep respect for traditional practice yet are keenly aware of their relationship to history and their place in contemporary First Nations culture. These cultures create exquisitely carved objects, intricately woven materials, and beautifully painted surfaces. This exhibition will open on September 22nd, 2019 and will be on view until January 12th, 2020. Guided gallery tours will be offered Sundays at 3:00pm East-West Center Gallery 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu | Eric Chang 808.944.7177 |
| Tuesday Sep 24 12:00PM-2:30PM | Moiliili Community Center
Citizenship Class The Citizenship class is geared for those wanting to take the citizenship exam to become an American citizen. The class is conducted in Japanese with instructor Mitzi Moore and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-2:30 pm in room 202 for 10 sessions starting September 24, 2019. For those interested, please come to the first class. Moiliili Community Center 2535 S King Street, Honolulu | Rachel Yamashita 808.955.1555 |
| Sep 26 - Oct 10 Various Times | The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
2020 JET Program The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program will begin its 2020 recruiting season with a series of Informational Meetings at various universities on Oahu and the Big Island starting in late September. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). For more information, please see the official website at: https://jetprogramusa.org. Thursday, 9/26, 10am-11:30am -Information Session at Brigham Young University - Hawaii (McKay Bldg., Room 175) Friday, 9/27, 3pm-4:30pm -Information Session at Hawaii Pacific University WPI-520 (Waterfront Plaza, Bldg. 1, 5th Floor) Tuesday, 10/1, 10am-2pm -Career Fair at University of Hawaii at Manoa (Campus Center Ballroom) Wednesday, 10/2, 10am-2pm -Career & Internship Fair at University of Hawaii - West Oahu (Campus Center) Friday, 10/4, 12pm-1:30pm -Information Session at University of Hawaii at Hilo (Student Services Center, W201) Wednesday, 10/9, 2pm-3:30pm -Information Session at University of Hawaii - West Oahu (Building A, Room 116) Thursday, 10/10, 2pm-3:30pm -Information Session at University of Hawaii at Manoa (Campus Center, Room 308) | https:// jetprogramusa.org |
| Wednesday Oct 2 8:00AM-10:00AM | The Honolulu Police Department
Coffee With A Cop Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! Manoa Starbucks 2902 East Manoa Road, Honolulu | District 7 Community Policing Team 808.723.3364 |
| Saturday Oct 5 9:00AM-2:00PM | Haleiwa Jodo Mission YBA
Haleiwa Jodo Mission YBA Craft Fair Country craft fair featuring a variety of vendors and goods. Hula and other performances. To pre-order bento & sushi, please call or email haleiwajodomissionyba@gmail.com before September 20. Vendor spaces may still be available. Haleiwa Jodo Mission 66-279A Haleiwa Road, Haleiwa | Rev. Koji Ezaki 808.637.4382 |
| Oct 5 - 6 10:00AM-5:00PM | Oahu Intertribal Council
45th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow Free family friendly powwow open to the public on grounds of beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island. Local and mainland American Indians from North America and Alaska Natives will be drumming, singing, and dancing in their finest regalia. Featuring Grammy Nominated Drum group Northern Cree and host drum 808NDNZ. Children can make Native themed craft items to take home. Local and mainland American Indians from North America and Alaska Natives will offer authentic jewelry, clothing, beaded items, and baskets for sale. Come out and enjoy the day bring chairs or blankets to enjoy powwow while enjoying Frybread, Indian Tacos, cold water or soda. This is a non-alcohol, no drugs, or alcohol powwow. Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu | honolulupowwow @gmail.com |
| Sunday Oct 6 10:30AM | Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Hongwanji 130th Anniversary Community Event Hawai’i Okinawan Restaurant Project Presentation by Howard Takara and Gene Kaneshiro. Jikoen Hongwanji 1731 N. School Street, Honolulu | Alan Urasaki 808.391.4754 |
| Oct 11 - 13 Various Times | Honolulu Orchid Society (HOS)
Celebrating 80 Years of Orchids FREE event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Honolulu Orchid Society (HOS) with spectacular floral displays, orchid and plant sales and orchid culture lectures/demonstrations. Local Orchid Vendors will have beautiful blooming plants for sale. Public is invited to Celebrating 80 Years of Orchids with proceeds to benefit the educational mission of the society and the perpetuation of the love and culture of orchids in Hawaii. Ample free parking available. 10/11/19 at 11 am-Phalaenopsis, 1 pm-Honohono 10/12/19 at 11 am Dendrobium, 1 pm-Basic Orchid Culture 10/13/19 at 11 am-Cattleya Washington Middle School Cafeteria 1633 South King Street, Honolulu | Katherine Sakuda 808.258.6511 |
| Saturday Oct 12 8:00AM-2:00PM | The Children's Center, Inc.
The Children's Center, Inc. 34th Annual Holiday "Friendship" Faire It is our 34th annual Holiday "Friendship" Faire. We will be having a silent auction, potpourri booth which will include crafts and jewelry, handmade children's accessories, a "Keikiland" full of fun games and activities, including a bouncer for the kids and kids-at-heart. And an open market selling vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jams, jellies, plants and other homemade specialties. We will have lucky prize drawings every hour, and a grand cash prize drawing at the end of the event. On the same grounds as Nu'uanu Congregational Church in the beautiful Nu'uanu valley. Parking and admission is free. The Children's Center, Inc 2651A Pali Highway, Honolulu | Carole Kasamoto 808.393.1171 |
| Sunday Oct 13 9:00AM-1:00PM | Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Moiliili Hongwanji Bazaar & Open House Featuring Ono Foods & Bake Sale, Bargain Bazaar items, Crafters, Plants & Produce, Magic Show, Entertainment, & Open House. Moiliili Hongwanji 902 Univercity Avenue, Honolulu | Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani 808.949.1659 |
| Sunday Oct 13 1:00PM-5:00PM | Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Annual Autumn Thanksgiving Festival Celebrating 50 years on Kukui Street. Please join us for our 113th Omatsuri Festival! During this Autumn Thanksgiving Festival, we express our gratitude for blessings received in the past, and we pray for continued blessings to be bestowed on our families, businesses, organizations, and our state and our country. Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii 215 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu | Jun Miyasaka 808.538.7778 |
