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Mililani Woman Earns Grant To Fund iPad Therapy For Seniors
Gabriele Chapman celebrates the end of deployment with her husband, Col. Matthew Chapman. Photo from Gabriele Chapman. A Mililani woman’s idea to use iPads to connect with seniors at Wahiawa General...
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‘Best Other Genera’ trophy at the Kunia Orchid Show went to Ken and Aileen Ching, for a Phaius Lady Ramona Harris ‘Looking At You.’ ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 2
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For the first time, Waialua artist Nitya Brighenti is presenting “The KGB Series” – an exhibit of oils and watercolors of photos taken by Russia’s secret police of citizens condemned to death – at...
View ArticleCity Council Lauds Mililani’s Madeira
Some of Oahu’s most dedicated high school students were honored in a June 5 ceremony at Honolulu Hale for their academic achievements and community service. City Councilmen Ron Menor and Breene...
View ArticleGraduation Hits Mililani Football, But Talent Remains Deep
As highly as Mililani head football coach Rod York thought of Holden Young’s play last fall, the 5-foot-10, 250-pound senior’s stock keeps rising. If anything, Young’s responsibilities as a leader have...
View ArticleWahiawa Garden Has Plant Care Classes
Wahiawa Botanical Garden offers a series of classes to get residents familiar with greenery in all its forms – from cooking and eating vegetables to basic plant care and fighting off diseases....
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Two-sport Mililani Star A Leader In Soccer And Basketball
Aislynn Crowder. Photo courtesy Crowder family Whether on the soccer field or the basketball court, Aislynn Crowder always knows her role. She’s a natural born play-maker. “I’m like a distributor – I...
View ArticleProgram Paying For Unwanted Appliances
Larry the bounty hunter wants your old refrigerator – so much so he’ll give you $25 and even haul it away. That’s the goal of Hawaii Energy’s Bounty Program – to remove and recycle such old,...
View ArticleSummer Concerts At Waimea
Waimea Valley’s Summer Concert Series continues July 27 with its second innovators concert. Scheduled to perform are Brother Noland Conjugacion, Ho’okena, John Cruz and Olomana. The innovators series...
View ArticleNew Absolut Art Has Food, Music And More In Haleiwa
Haleiwa is getting Absolut-ly artsy this month. The new July 19 third Friday party at Haleiwa Joe’s restaurant, Absolut Art, features local artists, art classes, a free photo booth, drinks and dancing...
View ArticlePet Microchips Cost $10 In July
During Microchip Madness Month in July, Central Oahu pet owners can have their pet microchipped for only $10 at a dozen veterinary clinics on Oahu, including one in Wahiawa. The annual partnership...
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Two Mililani Residents A Boon To The Community
Sen. Michelle Kidani We have had the opportunity this summer to recognize two Mililani residents who have truly made a difference – one through her professional career achievements and another as a...
View ArticleMililani Athlete Credits Dancing For Improved Footwork
The stellar footwork Sarah Liva displays when playing volleyball and basketball can be attributed in part to one of her other passions – dancing. “I compete in Tahitian dancing and I also dance hula,”...
View ArticleB2B Basketball Is Having An Impact
Among Patrick Basilio’s objectives when he took over the Mililani basketball program seven years ago was to help his players reach the college level. With six alumni having taken that next step over...
View ArticleCentral Oahu Highlights
Email Central Oahu event items to cchang@midweek.com or fax them to 585-6324. The next edition is July 31, and deadline is July 24. * NEIGHBORS Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board meets at 7...
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Hale Kula Elementary student and event emcee Brandon Foad addressed the gathering of educators, and civilian and military leaders July 1 to celebrate the school’s renovation project. The event included...
View ArticleHaleiwa Art Fest This Weekend
The North Shore once again plays host to Hawaii’s art community July 20-21 at the 16th annual Haleiwa Arts Festival. Taking place at Haleiwa Beach Park, the festival will feature about 130 juried...
View ArticleLions Collect School Supplies
Wahiawa Lions Club is collecting donations of school supplies to benefit needy children attending Wahiawa area school. Club members will be collecting the items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20 and 27 at...
View ArticlePet Photo Exhibit Set For Waialua Library
The Friends of Waialua Public Library will sponsor a Pet Portrait Photography show and reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, featuring “great refreshments” and voting for the best pet photographs from...
View ArticleMililani-raised Author Revisits 1980s’ Hawaii In Debut Novel
Local author Monica Lee invites readers to take a journey through the “other side” of Hawaii during the 1980s in her first novel, Fricken Kids. She details the lives of three sisters – Wendy (12),...
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