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'Moonlight Sonata' will dance to his own tune

Georgia Tien and her "dance partner" Moonlight Sonata will participate in this weekend's equestrian ballet.

If you like love, romance and dancing, you might enjoy catching a special ballet this weekend, set for 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Aug. 9 and 10, at the Hilltop Equestrian Center in Waimanalo. More

Victorian tea room open for business on the Windward side

Owner Darlene Pahed, Chef Jocelyn Pacheco and Amanda Yap, of A Cup of Tea, welcome guests to their Victorian tea room and boutique in Kailua.

A spot of tea anyone? Windward residents can now enjoy a wide assortment of leaves, buds, twigs and flowers at the less-than-month-old A Cup of Tea. More

Windward vet clinics offering low-cost microchipping

Kalaheo High School senior Allison Olkowski recently had her pet Dachshunds Binkie and Mini Cooper micro chipped at Kailua's Makai Animal Clinic to help track them down if they become lost or stolen. Photo courtesy: Fester Chang

Pet owners can help find their lost dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends, thanks to the "Microchip Madness" program being sponsored by the Hawaiian Humane Society and veterinary clinics in Windward Oahu. More

Punalu'u gets new $50,000 tsunami warning siren

State Senator Clayton Hee, State Civil Defense Assistant Telecommunications Officer Norman Ogasawara and State Civil Defense Warning Siren Officer Albert Chong test out the newly-installed Emergency Siren for Windward 'Oahu at Punalu'u, made possible by the Hawaii State Legislature Act 155. Photo courtesy: Clayton Hee

Island residents living along the coastal areas near Punalu'u in Windward Oahu are feeling a little more secure these days, thanks to the recent installation of a new tsunami warning siren. More

Healthy Baby Contest seeks contestants

Dream Takemoto (middle), last year's Healthy Baby Contest winner, with parents Cher and Blayne Takemoto. Photo courtesy: Meadow Gold

Meadow Gold Dairies of Hawaii is now accepting entries for the 55th Annual Healthy Baby Contest. Parents have until Fri., Aug. 22 to register their keiki in this year's contest and the chance to win prizes, including the grand prize - a $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond. More

Castle High bowling team holding tryouts through Friday

Deborah Bruns coaches the boys bowling team at Castle High School. Team tryouts for both boys and girls continue through Friday at K-Bay Lanes, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Castle High School is holding bowling tryouts, and if you don't hurry, you might strike out on your opportunity! Right? More

Local arts and crafts needed for Hoolaulea

Handcrafted ukuleles by David Hanawahine, left, and canoe carvings by Nick Pagano were among the local arts and crafts offered at last year's Windward Hoolaulea. Photo courtesy: Jonathan Oshiro

Last year she was a vendor at the Windward Ho'olaule'a. This year, Haunani Revuelto finds herself on the other side of the tent. More

American Savings Bank collecting art supplies for YMCA program

American Savings Bank's Tammy Maeda helped collect books, magazines, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and other items in May for Friends of the Library of Hawaii. American Savings Bank

American Savings Bank will hold its monthly "First Saturday" community collection program on Aug. 2 in support of the YMCA's Children's Program. More

Habitat for Humanity seeks family in need

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity's Family Selection Committee is looking for a family in need of a new home. The nonprofit organization will be holding informational sessions for interested families. More

State legislators will address concerns at town hall meeting

State Sen. Jill Tokuda and state Reps. Ken Ito and Pono Chong will host an Aug. 6 town hall meeting at Windward Community College to give their constituents a chance to share their thoughts and concerns. Courtesy photos

Hawaii state Sen. Jill Tokuda and state Reps. Pono Chong and Ken Ito will once again host a town hall meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Hale Akoakoa 105 at Windward Community College. More

Castle High grads Horibe, Kanemura are now dancing on national stage

Mark Kanemura, a 2001 Castle High graduate who studied under choreographer Marcelo Pacleb, has been strutting his stuff with partner Chelsie Hightower on Fox TV's "So You Think You Can Dance.". Fox Broadcasting Co.

Cara Horibe and Mark Kanemura have a lot more in common than you might imagine. Both graduated from Castle High School in Windward Oahu; both are 24 years old and both are currently "busting moves" as contestants in two of the most popular dance shows on national television. More

Remodel It Right Expo offers expert advice

From left: Bill Paik, BIA past president; Paul Kane, Remodel It Right chair; Karen Nakamura, BIA CEO; and Peter Melnyck, BIA board member. Donna Ho

If you're dreaming about a new kitchen, bathroom or master bedroom, you might want to make your first stop the fourth Annual Building Industry Association (BIA) Remodel It Right Expo, Aug. 1-3, at the Hawaii Convention Center. More

Win one of four trips to Maui, courtesy of Coldwell Banker

Home Seeker accounts simplify the home-search process, says Coldwell Banker's Michael Moody. Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties

People who register for a new Home Seeker account with Coldwell Banker by Aug. 17 will be entered to win one of four trips for two to Maui. More

Kailua Pop Warner looking for aspiring football players

Kailua Pop Warner's treasurer Rosland Suyat, president Wayne Cazimero and secretary Mattie Cazimero are looking forward to a great season from the Mustangs, which has more than 200 youngsters involved this year. Courtesy of JUSTIN R. DOTSON

The boys — and girls — of Kailua Pop Warner Mustang football are ready to start the fall season, but they're still looking for a few good people. More

Kaneohe Canoe Club pares down for state championships

The Kaneohe Canoe Club's young members include Corey Lau, left, and Ikaika Soderberg. Club leaders decided to enter only 14 crews to the state championship in hopes of increasing the club's chances of winning. Courtesy of JUSTIN R. DOTSON

The decision to go small was not an easy one. Size does matter in canoe paddling. More

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