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PACT
KANEOHE COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER
A PROGRAM OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER
Family Center News
Contact us:
King Intermediate
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy,
Portable 1
Ph. 235-7747 Fax 235-7748
kcfc@pacthawaii.org
http://kcfc.pacthawaii.org
A partnership of Parents And Children Together (PACT) and the Department of Education, Castle Complex; partially funded by the State of Hawaii Department of
Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division through Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant funds, SAMHSA Drug Free Communities
Vol. 22. No. 5
May 2015
Have yourself a
“MAY-cation”
National Foster Care Month
Did you know that even if you don’t foster a child, there are
still many ways you can help make an impact on a foster
child’s life?
Create a vacation-like atmosphere by planning
For example, volunteering with a mentor program like Big
a camping trip this month, in the comfort of
Brothers Big Sisters allows you to be a positive role model,
your own home! Here are some ideas to help
and work directly with children in need.
get you started:
Set the scene: Gather some bed sheets, sleeping bags, and Another opportunity is to help youth who are transitioning out
pillows and hang a “tent” inside the house. If it is nice outside, of foster care develop basic life skills. Programs like the
grab your tent and head out to your backyard or lanai. For added Purple Project are designed with this purpose in mind.
effect, hang string lights to set the mood.
To find out more about these organizations, visit www.adoptuskids.org
Take out the Games: If outdoors, play fun before-dark games
such as kick-the-can, ghost in the graveyard, or charades. If
inside, take out the deck of cards and teach your children a new
card game. Go to http://www.fungameskidsplay.com/
outdoorgames.htm for more games.
May 3 to July 5th—Every Sunday
Remember the food: Freeze grapes and bananas (peel first) to
10am-3pm
have a yummy popsicle type of treat! Thread low-fat meat, low
Papahana Kuaola (Kaneohe)
-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes on to a stick for
healthy kabobs! Make your own trail mix with dried fruit, 10 weeks of Hawaiian values-based parenting workshops
which include land and cultural activities. Light refreshments
sunflower seeds, nuts, and low-sugar cereals.
Play in the dark: Grab a flashlight or two and get creative and transportation from Kalihi provided.
Call Jolene at 235-7747 to register or for more information.
making shadows, or look up at the stars and try to find a
constellation.
Invite your friends: The more the merrier! Encourage your
children to invite friends over to share in the fun.
Celebrate Mother’s Day: Lay a blanket inside or outside, and
Be sure to buy the Keiki Day
read through children’s books such as No Time for Mother’s edition of the May 6th Honolulu Star Advertiser for
Day or Are You My Mother? If there are no books that are just to support PACT. Street sales will be available throughout the
right for the day, have your mother or grandmother share about State. All proceeds from STREET SALES on May 6th will
how they celebrated Mother’s Day when they were growing up. support PACT programs.
Kamalama
May 6th
-Amanda Haack PACT intern
Kiwanis 54th Annual:
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Visit https://www.facebook.com/PACTHawaii for more information.
Are They As Safe As We Think?
Parenting is more challenging than ever before. All parents are
invited to come learn more about protecting children inside and
outside the home:
Show your mother some love by taking her out for
* Bullying * Cyber-Bullying * Suicide Prevention
breakfast! $7.50 adults, $3.50 children 12 & under.
* Abuse Prevention * Internet Safety * Stranger Awareness
Take out available. Proceeds support Kiwanis Club
Tara Buckley of P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. presents
of Kaneohe.
this workshop in casual, talk story style. You
Menu:
can bring your questions and concerns.
Dine-in is all you can eat!
pancakes, Portuguese sausage,
May 12, 2015 6:00-7:30 pm
scrambled eggs, rice, juice &
Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center
coffee.
46-316 Haiku Road, Kaneohe
Sunday, May 10th 6:30-11:00 am
Benjamin Parker Elementary
Contact joshuachang@gmail.com or checkout their
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
KaneoheKiwanis for more details.
Free childcare and refreshments will be provided.
Call 235-7747 or email kcfc@pacthawaii.org to register
or for more information.
Parents Guide to the 5Rs
Relationships
Know it! Building lasting connections with your
Mondays/Wednesdays: Free Kupuna
friends, family, and community.
Breakfast 8:00am at Kipuka Café 47-200 Waihee Road for ages
Live it! Parents can lead by example. Get involved
50 & up. Call KEY Project at 239-5777 for more information.
in your community’s clubs and organizations and encourage your Tuesdays: Kaneohe Rotary Club Luncheon Meeting 12:00pm at
children to do the same.
Pohai Nani, Club Room. Call Carolyn at 236-7807 for more
Teach it! Have an electronics-free weekend! Put down the cell
information.
1st Tuesdays: Free ukulele lessons 5:00-7:30pm at Windward Mall
phones and tablets and turn off the television and computers.
Center Court. All ages/abilities. Bring or borrow ukulele from a
Enjoy spending time enjoying your friends and family.
May
limited supply. Call 234-1143 for more information.
Tuesdays/Thursdays:
Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool
Websites of the Month:
8:00-11:00am at KEY Project Pavillion. Call 239-5777 for more
information.
www.stopbullying.gov
This website uncovers the reason behind bullying, and helps Wednesdays: Storytime 11:00am at Little People in Windward Mall.
Thursdays: Preschool Story Time 10:30am at Kaneohe Public
adults understand how to recognize, prevent, and respond to it.
Library. Call 233-5674 for more information.
http://family.disney.com
Discover crafts, recipes, and kid-friendly Mother’s Day 1 May Day& Lei Day
3 to July 5th Sundays: Kamalama See the article for
homemade gift ideas.
more details.
5 Ohana Produce Program: 2:00-3:00pm at KEY Project.
Windward
Call 239-5777 for more information.
6 PACT Keiki Day: See article for more details.
Commencement
Community Works in 96744 Coalition: 5:00pm at Olelo at King
Ceremonies
Department of Parks and Recreation
Intermediate. Call Melany at 235-7747 for more information.
Summer Fun begins June 12 for
Hawaii Pacific
8 Under the Koolau Moon: See the article for details.
children 5-12 years. From 8:30am to 9 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: 10:00-11:30am at
University:
KCFC. Call Melany at 235-7747 for more information.
2:30pm. Cost $25 + activity fees.
5/14 5pm Blaisdell Arena
10 Mother’s Day
Registration
information
for
the
University of Hawaii
Kiwanis Mother’s Day Breakfast: See the article
following Summer Fun Programs:
at Manoa
for more details.
5/16 9am
Ahuimanu Summer Fun
12 “Are They As Safe As We Think?” Parent
Stan Sheriff Center
Ahuimanu Community Park (239-6594)
Workshop: See the article for more details.
on May 9 at 9am-noon and
13 Stargazing: 7:00pm at WCC’s Hokulani Imaginarium.
Windward
May 11 and 12 at 2-5pm
Call 235-7433 for more information.
Community College:
Kahaluu Neighborhood Board Meeting: 7:00pm at KEY Project.
5/16 1pm
Ben Parker Summer Fun
Call 768-3710 for more information.
The Pavillion at Hale
Kaneohe Community & Senior Center
14 Windward Community Children’s Council Meeting:
Akoakoa
(233-7312)
6:00-7:30pm at Windward Department of Health Conference Room.
on May 9 at 9am-noon and at
Kahuku High:
17 Hawaii Youth Chorus: 3:00-4:00pm at Windward Mall Center Court.
Kaneohe District Park
5/28 6pm
18 Ohana Produce Program: 2:00-3:00pm at KEY Project. Call
on May 11-12 at 2-5pm
BYUH Cannon Center
239-5777 for more information.
20 Ohana Caretakers Support Group: 9:00am at QLCC. Call
Kapunahala Summer Fun
Castle High:
234-2207 for more information.
Kaneohe District Park
5/30 5:30pm
21
Kaneohe
Neighborhood Board Meeting: 7:00pm at Ben Parker
School Athletic Field
May 9 at 9am-noon
Cafeteria. Call 768-3710 for more information.
Kaneohe
Community
Park
Kailua High:
23 Imaginarium Shows: 2:00pm One World, Big Sky: Big Bird’s
(233-7330)
5/30 6pm
Adventure; 3:00pm Cowboy Astronomer at WCC’s Hokulani
May 11-12 at 2-5pm
School Football Field
Imaginarium. Call 235-7433 for more information.
25
Memorial Day
Summer
Teen
Program
Kalaheo High School:
26 Baby Story Time: 10:30am at Kaneohe Public Library.
Kaneohe District Park (233-7312)
6/2 6:30pm
Call 233-5674 for more information.
May 13 at 6-8pm
Blaisdell Concert Hall
*Call for Summer Teen Program cost. 29 Hokulani Imaginarium Shows: 7:00pm Tales of the
Maya Skies; 8:15 pm Sounds of the Underground at WCC’s
Hokulani Imaginarium. Call 235-7433 for more information.
Did you know? School Community Council Meetings
The
‘Ilima is
Oahu’s
official
flower
for Lei
Day
Make a difference in your child’s school with
school administrators, teachers, school staff,
parents, students, and community members.
Ahuimanu
Ben Parker
Castle High
Heeia
Kahaluu
Kaneohe
Kapunahala
King Inter.
Puohala
Waiahole
5/12
2:30 pm
5/5
2:30 pm
5/12
5:30 pm
5/5
5:00 pm
No May Meeting
5/14
4:15 pm
5/21
3:30 pm
5/4
3:00 pm
5/21
4:30 pm
5/26
2:15 pm
Library
Office
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Library
Office
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Conf. Rm
Library
Library
Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PACT.KCFC
Ahuimanu Concert Fundraiser:
Under The Koolau Moon
Saturday, May 8th 3:30-7:30pm
Ahuimanu Elementary School
$15 Adults, $10 Children 12 & under, $20 at the gate.
Proceeds benefit Ahuimanu Arts & Music Programs.
Go to https://sites.google.com/a/ahuimanu.k12.hi.us/ahuimanu-school/
home for the flyer. Contact 239-3125 for more information.
KCFC can help you with: Referrals, educational & community
resources * Community capacity building * Expanding the 5Rs Campaign
*Volunteer Opportunities * Community Works in 96744 Coalition to
strengthen families & prevent underage drinking
For more info call 235-7747 or e-mail kcfc@pacthawaii.org