Events

Help support the 2020 Rotary International Convention Host Organization Committeeby learning to paint like a pro! Enjoy wine & dinner created by the students of Windward Community College's Culinary Arts Program.

Special Guests: Rotary International President Mark Maloney & Gay Maloney!

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.rotaryd5000.org | $100 a person includes pupus, dinner, 2 hosted drinks, and painting!

We are pleased to have owners of one of the newest businesses in Kailua, D'Vine Wine Bar! Maureen and David will be educating us about wine processing, marketing, and why they chose to open their shop in Kailua this past June. Join us for this informative talk about wine!

Valentina will share about the CorePower Yoga studio, their community and legacy-preserving projects in Hawaii, and the contributions of yoga to health and wellness!

Maureen Purington is the Clubhouse Director and will be speaking about the mission and community impact of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Kailua chapter. We look forward to hearing about volunteer opportunities and project partnerships to accomplish shared goals for Windward at-risk youth!

Please join us at D'Vine Wine Bar in Kailua for a great evening of wine, live music, and welcoming of Rotary's newest members! This special event is for the three Windward Oahu clubs to get together and share some pupus and conversation. Family-friendly event, and non-alcoholic beverages are available. 

Kids 4 CPR "teaches children how to save a life and become a superhero," spreading awareness of the life-saving benefits of being an informed CPR and AED-trained citizen. Kids 4 CPR (formerly Hawaii Heart Foundation) is a 501(c)3 established in 2010 with the mission to improve the cardiac arrest survival rates. Their "Kids Teaching Kids" program was designed to teach lifesaving CPR and AED skills to keiki statewide. This program has empowered  keiki with the knowledge to save a life and helped save lives.

New Kaneohe Club Rotarian Aaron will share his role and mission with the Salvation Army, along with major programs they conduct within the Windward Community. 

On Saturday, September 28th, 2019 from 4:30pm till 9:30pm, Hekili Street & The Pali Lanes parking lot will be shut to traffic for a night of award winning musical acts, entertainment, vendors, food, drinks and fun for the entire family! Support the 1st "Fall Into Kailua" Blocktoberfest events!

Stop by our Windward Rotary tent to see what we're all about: making positive impact in our Windward community! We will have fun games and prizes for kids, so come out and connect with us!

This is a FREE event to attend -- See you all on Hekili Street!

Reserve your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-into-kailua-blocktoberfest-2019-free-tickets-65087901666

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglas

Boys to Men is a group mentoring program that provides positivity, guidance, support, and safety in boys’ lives. In the absence of healthy mentorship, boys are at risk of becoming disconnected from their community. This poses an enormous danger to the community. Boys to Men group mentors sit in circle weekly with these boys, providing connection, hope, and support.

https://www.b2mhawaii.org/

Volunteering at Kapalai is an experience that takes you back in time to the days of the kuaʻāina when caring for the ʻāina and producing food were the norm. Learn the traditional way of cultivating kalo and what it takes to be a mahiʻai (farmer) of this important food source in today’s modern world.

Let's get dirty and help preserve Hawaii's history and environmental legacies! This project will feature work in lo'i, pulling weeds out of the taro patches, recirculating the mud, and connecting with our 'aina. Volunteers will get knee deep in the action!

You might experience hot sun or pouring rain. Be prepared for both. The lo’i is located in the headwaters of Kawainui Marsh and is a natural wetland with all kinds of wildlife. Expect to encounter tadpoles, guppies, frogs and a variety of beautiful bird species. You will have an incredible encounter with nature in a beautiful and serene setting. The work is challenging and the mud is deep. Integrated into your day will be meaningful Hawaiian values and lessons to make your time rich and memorable.

Bring an adventurous spirit, towel, old and comfortable clothes (shorts and t-shirt) - old swimsuits are best to wear underneath your clothes to make rinse off easier, plastic bag for wet clothes, water bottle, hat, no shoes required in lo’i.

Lunch will be provided after by Kailua's own Global Village boutique.

Ging Ging is a representative of Hastings & Pleadwell, and will be sharing information out about HiRUC, the State Department of Transportation (HDOT) research into road usage charges. This project is an exploration of charging drivers by the mile, versus a tax by the gallon at the pump to better maintain Hawaii’s roads.

The HiRUC Project is in an education and feedback phase, and will inform and answer questions about the project. For more information on the project, here is a recent story that ran in the Civil Beat:  https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/04/heres-why-youll-want-to-pay-for-the-miles-you-drive-not-the-gas-you-use/

For more information or to register, please visit: https://www.rotaryd5000.org/sitepage/bali-international-servce-project

Aleeka will share about the local Hawaii chapter of the American Cancer Society, as well as their upcoming fundraiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (October 26th) and how you can get involved. Join us!

We will be working with Blanche Pope Elementary beginning at 10:00 am. No prior ophthalmology experience required! 

The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) Hawaii Chapteris dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for inheritable bleeding disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research. Ziggy will be sharing about an upcoming event to take place on October 26th, so join us at our meeting to get involved!

Melissa Miyashiro is Managing Director of Strategy & Policy at Blue Planet Foundation, a Hawaii-based nonprofit committed to clearing the path for 100% clean energy through bold advocacy, community action, and creative communications. As part of Blue Planet's senior leadership team, Melissa heads the organization’s clean energy and climate policy efforts, strategic impact, and partnership development. She received a law degree and a certificate in Environmental Law from the William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii at Manoa). She has authored papers on climate justice and taught persuasive writing and legislative advocacy at Hawaii’s law school.

"Life, Health, and Rotary in Masindi, Uganda (East Africa)"

Janine is a 57-year old single missionary serving with SAMS (The Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders) doing health work in Masindi, Uganda, East Africa. She is a graduate of Kapiolani Community College with an AA in Medical Assisting and of The University of Hawaii at Manoa with a BA in Zoology and a Professional Diploma in Secondary Science Education. She also attended Fuller Theological Seminary studying Cross-cultural Health Care.

Janine LeGrand will speak about her Health-Education Ministry work in Uganda, aiding with the containment and eradication of Ebola.

This will not be at our usual location, but at Oahu Country Club at 12-1pm (150 Country Club Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817).

Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset President, Dr. Arjun Aryal, will be speaking about his latest project planning for Nepal concerning water access. In addition to his role as Honolulu Sunset Presdient, Dr. Aryal is his club's International Service Projects chair. Dr. Aryal will be joined by his colleague Dr. James Ham (District 5000 Global Grants Chair) who has extensive experience around the world in Rotary International Service Projects. Come listen to what our Rotary clubs are doing across the world and see how you can get involved!

We will be working with Waimanalo Elementary at 8:30 am and Maunawili at 10:00 am. Please join us, no prior Opthalmology experience required!

In 1958, four Quakers sailed Golden Rule, a small ketch, from Los Angeles towards the Marshall Islands Pacific Proving Ground in an attempt to stop nuclear bomb tests. Although the crew was arrested in Honolulu, the public outcry over their detention helped convince President Kennedy to sign the Limited
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. Now, spurred by the renewed possibilities of nuclear weapons use, the restored Golden Rule is sailing the Pacific on an educational mission of Peace in the Pacific. 

Helen will show a 10-minute documentary film about the boat and mission with an update on the voyage! 

Please join us as we help the Windward Rotary Club prepare and serve a Thanksgiving meal for the residents of Windward Seniors Daycare Center in Kailua! We will be serving and joining our kupuna in a special meal of gratitude. 

We will be working with Waimanalo Elementary at 8:00 am. Please join us, no prior Opthalmology experience required!

Join us in helping with Adventist Health Castle’s 35th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! We will be helping direct parking and aid those entering and exiting the transport buses.

Bring your lawn chair and come early to listen to Christmas music and enjoy a picnic on the lawn.

Event highlights
• Pre-ceremony Christmas concert at 6:15 p.m. by the
Marine Forces Pacific Band.
• Formal ceremony at 7 p.m. Includes special music,
the lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa.
• Holiday lights and decorations on our campus and
trolley rides into Kailua to see the Christmas lights.
• Photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
• Activities for children
• Free popcorn, Christmas cookies and beverages (while
they last).

Parking and shuttle advisory
• Event parking will only be available at the Kailua Long’s parking structure.
• Trolleys will run between the hospital and the Kailua Town Center (front of the old Macy’s) beginning at 5 p.m.
• No parking will be available on Manu Aloha Street (adjacent to Castle’s Emergency Room).

Please join us for a morning of holiday merrymaking! Help Windward Sunrise Rotarians, the staff, and clients of the Windward Community Mental Health Center decorate a Christmas tree and all the trimmings! Our club has worked hard to donate these festive items to make the clinic just a little bit brighter for clients and their families -- and yes, this is the clinic we helped renovate last May! Hot chocolate, coffee, and light breakfast items will be served.

Margaret is a licensed social worker and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i (BBBS) Program Coordinator. BBBS supports keiki ages 6-16 years old who have faced adversity in their young lives and experienced the loss of a valuable connection. 

The youth-centered programs at BBBS helps keiki create goals that mentors can help them achieve. Each keiki and mentor is connected with a staffmember who provides ongoing coaching for the youth, training for the volunteer, and resources for the ohana. They partner with the parent/guardian, child, and mentor to ensure that the social and emotional needs of youth are being met and that every keiki has an opportunity to reach their full potential. See how you can get involved! 

Dates: Dec 21 and Dec 22

Help your Rotary Club raise funds for all of the Hawaii Salvation Army's phenomenal work in our community! 2-hour shifts are available to ring at a kettle outside Safeway off Hamakua in Kailua. Please reach out to Brenna Dicks to snag a shift and spread the holiday cheer to our Windward community!

Dates: Dec 21 and Dec 22

Help your Rotary Club raise funds for all of the Hawaii Salvation Army's phenomenal work in our community! 2-hour shifts are available to ring at a kettle outside Safeway off Hamakua in Kailua. Please reach out to Brenna Dicks to snag a shift and spread the holiday cheer to our Windward community!

Get a start on Santa's "Nice List" for 2020! Please join us to help clean Kalama Beach Park and the shoreline after the influx of holiday travelers. This cleanup is sponsored by Ally Bank and Hensel Phelps: Ally is giving our club a financial grant for our projects, and Hensel Phelps will provide the safety equipment necessary for our successful cleanup! Save a turtle and come on out! All ages welcome!

Please consider carpooling,as parking at the location will be limited.

Join us to kick off 2020 with positive fellowship, Starbucks coffee, brunch snacks, and your heart for service! We will be discussing upcoming projects and planning for our very special Rotary International Convention host year, as well as taking suggestions and ideas from our members and community guests about goals for the year. 

Ms. Sharen L. Truex Nakashima, Partnership Specialist for Honolulu with the U.S.Census Bureau, will share the history and current information and issues surrounding this Constitutionally-mandated event.

Please join us for a very special program by Attorney Lori Maxwell, wealth manager, political strategist, and former Washington D.C. lobbyist. Lori will give the club practical skills to increase professionalism and approachability in business. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn and gain an edge on success!