Community Calendar

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We’re excited to let you know that after a summer break, we’re back with this program. We have several Hanafuda decks available during the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, for anyone eager to play. It’s a great chance to meet new friends, challenge yourself, and just have a good time! If you’ve learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now’s your moment to practice those skills in a friendly game.

This will be a relaxed, self-directed play session—no formal instructions will be provided. However, we’ll have instruction sheets available for those interested in learning more about this wonderful game. Everyone, no matter your experience level, is welcome to join! Just a quick note: young children should be accompanied by an adult. For more info, feel free to contact us at (808) 733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk. We look forward to seeing you there!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Hōʻike Open Mic is held every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM by appointment only. Community members are invited to reserve a free 10-minute slot to share music, poetry, stories, ideas, or other creative expression. Performances are recorded and aired the following week on Hōʻike.

To schedule your open mic time, contact TV@hoike.org or (808) 246-1556.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great fun for 2 – 5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

The North Shore Country Market is back! Join us every Wednesday from 1 to 6 PM at Liliuokalani Protestant Church in Haleiwa.
Discover fresh local produce, unique gifts from artisans and crafters, delicious food, and live island music.
Serving the North Shore community for over 30 years — the North Shore Country Market welcomes you every Wednesday afternoon. Free Market parking!

Get ready to dive into awesome vibes and flavors from around the Pacific Rim with great food, music, and fun!
Join us at the Navy Exchange Mall for the Pacific Rim Festival! 30 countries' navy will converge to Pearl Harbor for its biennial naval exercises.
Dive into a fun day filled with amazing food, music, and culture from around the Pacific. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the vibes and celebrate together. Don’t miss out on this awesome in-person event in beautiful Honolulu!
Friday, June 26 5pm-9pm. Night Market and Live Entertainment Extravaganza.
Saturday, June 27 10am-6pm. Open Market and Entertainment.
Free and Open to the Public.
For more information, visit www.pacificexpos.com.

Are you within 10 years of retirement? Now is a great time to start planning. AARP can help with free, unbiased education about Social Security and Medicare—how they work, key decisions you’ll face, and what to plan for.

In this session, you’ll learn about:

Social Security: how your age when you claim affects your benefit, working while receiving benefits, family benefits, and the program’s outlook.

Medicare: Parts A, B, C, and D; when to enroll; cost-sharing (including how it differs from Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act); and the role of Medigap coverage.

This session will be facilitated by trained AARP volunteers. No personal financial advice will be provided. Light refreshments available.

Get ready to dive into awesome vibes and flavors from around the Pacific Rim with great food, music, and fun!
Join us at the Navy Exchange Mall for the Pacific Rim Festival! 30 countries' navy will converge to Pearl Harbor for its biennial naval exercises.
Dive into a fun day filled with amazing food, music, and culture from around the Pacific. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the vibes and celebrate together. Don’t miss out on this awesome in-person event in beautiful Honolulu!
Friday, June 26 5pm-9pm. Night Market and Live Entertainment Extravaganza.
Saturday, June 27 10am-6pm. Open Market and Entertainment.
Free and Open to the Public.
For more information, visit www.pacificexpos.com.

Hale Kipa is excited to host a free community wellness event in ʻEwa Beach on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This family-friendly event is focused on supporting the overall wellbeing of our youth and families by providing community resources, activities for keiki, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Together, we hope to encourage financial, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness throughout our community.
The event will take place at our Hale Kū ʻOla house on Renton Road in ʻEwa Beach. Free parking will be available across the street at ʻEwa Elementary School through our valued community partnership.
We look forward to bringing the ʻEwa community together for a day of fun, connection, and support for local families. Admission is completely free.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayley Oya at hoya@halekipa.org.

AIA Hawai‘i Book Club features “Human Transit: How clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives.” by Jarrett Walker, a thought-provoking exploration of how effective public transportation shapes stronger, more connected communities.
The discussion will be led by Jon Nouchi, Director of Transit at the Department of Transportation Services for the City & County of Honolulu, who focuses on advancing Honolulu’s multimodal transit system, including Skyline, TheBus, Handi-Van, and Biki.

AIA Hawai‘i Centennial Quarterly Book Club

As part of AIA Hawai‘i’s 100th anniversary celebration, the Book Club invites the community into timely, accessible conversations that connect architecture to history, culture, place, and lived experience in Hawai‘i.

Each quarter features a thoughtfully selected book and a guest speaker who brings its themes to life, bridging environmental, cultural, and social narratives with the built environment. Events are hosted at meaningful venues and designed to feel conversational rather than academic.

The program includes a brief welcome, a facilitated discussion, and audience Q&A in a relaxed, community-centered setting. No prior reading is required – this is an open, engaging exchange for anyone curious about architecture’s broader impact!

The book is available at your local library, bookstore or online.

Do You Love Sushi?

“I Love Sushi,” a traveling exhibition sponsored by the internationally renowned Japan Foundation, opens on June 27 at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo.

The world-traveling exhibit pays recognition to sushi’s immense popularity all over the world, dating back to its introduction to Japan over 1,000 years ago. “I Love Sushi” artfully tells the story of sushi’s key transformations over time and offers visitors a look into how sushi evolved from its ancient origins into a global culinary phenomenon.

The exhibition is produced by the prestigious Japan Foundation headquartered in Tokyo. The exhibit’s showing in Hawaii is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu in coordination with the Hawaii Japanese Center. The visually stunning presentation includes ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, video installations, and scale models of realistically depicted seafood, reproductions of sushi, and even a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant.

“I Love Sushi” also touches on broader aspects of Japanese history and culture, as sushi has undergone many transformations as it adapted to the environment, climate, and lifestyle of Japan. Nigirizushi, for example, a small mound of rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients originated about 200 years ago in Edo (Tokyo). Hawaii itself is of course no stranger to its own multiethnic traditions involving raw fish and rice.

“I Love Sushi” opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, August 22 at the Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC), located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. HJC is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, email HJC at info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com or call (808) 934-9611.