Kanuikapono Public Charter School Community forum The forum is for native education and community renewal at the Kanuikapono PCS campus from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at 4109 Kealia Road in Anahola. The general public is invited — parents,
Kanuikapono Public
Charter School
Community forum
The forum is for native education and community renewal at the Kanuikapono PCS campus from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at 4109 Kealia Road in Anahola. The general public is invited — parents, students, families, anyone interested in supporting the contributions charter schools make to providing an innovative educational experience. There will be guest speakers, student speakers, exhibits, and conversation around raising awareness about the significance of charter schools. For further information call, 822-9032 or 634-4938.
Movie, ‘There is a Way’
Waimea Theatre
Featuring teenagers from across the island, this debut will be at an upcoming town hall meeting sponsored by the county’s Anti-Drug office and the Hawai‘i Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking.
The town hall meeting is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free hot-dogs, popcorn and soda will be given to the first 100 participants.
The focus of the meeting will be to raise awareness about recent research that points to the detrimental effects of underage drinking.
Presentations will be made by Acting Captain Mark Scribner and Sgt. Kenneth Carvalho with the Kaua‘i Police Department and Kekai Seabury with Mothers against Drunk Driving, Kaua‘i Division.
Exhibits will be set up by various alcohol and drug prevention agencies and handouts will be available. Town hall meetings are being held across the country to alert and empower communities and to support the goals outlined in the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. For more information contact Theresa Koki, 241-4925 or tkoki@kauai.gov
Magic show
Lihu‘e Library
Many of us know the magic of a library; but this time it really is magic at Lihu‘e Library. At 7 p.m. Wednesday see “The Best Magician in the World,” Timothy Wenk. For all ages but especially ages 4 to 10 years-old. An inventor of magic tricks, the award-winning Timothy Wenk has performed in Europe, Japan, and all across the United States. He even performed at the White House five years in a row. The show will provide plenty of laughter, good times and audience participation. The show is free and will be in Lihu‘e Library Children’s Room. For more information call Carolyn Larson, 241-3222.
Kaua‘i UnderGround
Artists
Call for dancers
Do you have a group of friends who love to dance? Do you have students who need stage time and performance experience? Do you have a crew that the island of Kaua’i needs to see? Well this is a great opportunity for just that, because you will get yourself and your dancers exposed on the main stage, but it will also be for a purpose that is positive for not only the dancers but the entire community as well. Kaua‘i UnderGround Artists invite you and any members of the community to participate in the first annual “Love Life Festival” by sharing your love for life through dance. This is an all styles dance showcase — welcoming hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, hula, African, modern, breaking and more.
For more information and registration visit kuga808.com
Baby sign language workshop
Koloa and Kalaheo
Learn to communicate with your little one before they’ve developed speech. Signing is a fun activity that can help reduce tantrums and frustration and build stronger bonds between you and your baby. Baby sign language also benefits children with special needs. Recommended for children 6 to 36-months. There is a nominal fee for the workshop, bring your baby. The workshops will be held at the Koloa Neighborhood Center from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 2; at Kalaheo Neighborhood Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 7. For more information call Monika, 652-5756.
Young Reviewers Book Review Contest
Lihu‘e Library
The library’s latest program for teens. Students ages 13 to 18 are invited to enter until Feb. 13. Entry forms are available on the bulletin boards at the library’s “teen turf.” If you or a teen you know is interested in joining the Lihu‘e Library Teen Advisory Board, come by the library to pick up an application or call Sierra at 241-3222. The Lihu‘e Library is still accepting donations as prizes for winning teen book reviewers. For more information call Sierra.
New charter school
Applications
Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School has applications available on-line through the months of January and February. To download an application visit kawaikini.com/admissions.html
East Side Family Summit
Organizations wanted
Organizations who offer family-strengthening programs are encouraged to sign up for an information booth at the 6th Annual East Kaua‘i Family Summit: Celebrating Kaua‘i’s Families.
The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Kapa‘a High School courtyard. Participating organizations will be provided with a tent, table, electricity, Internet access if needed, as well as lunch.
To sign up for the event call Arume, 821-6972 ext. 116.
