Several educational, environmental events scheduled for Kauaʻi in the coming days

Kauaʻi has plenty to choose from when it comes to environmental and educational programs for the next two weeks.

Beginning Thursday, Kauaʻi Community College will be offering one-day personal enrichment classes to the community. Some classes are free and some cost a one-time fee. A few options include:

• How to Start a Business: Prospective and new business owners can be introduced tot he fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi
  • Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Taught by Will Smith, the Director of Small Business Development Center Kauaʻi
  • Tuition is free
• Ocean Safety Educational Course: Legal and regulatory requirements for persons who particippate in the sport of tow-in surfing, risk management principles, rules and lawas of protected species
  • Friday, April 25
  • Tution is $135
• Reflexology III: Participants will embark on a journey of reflexology, explore its rich history, foundational theories and criticisms surrounding the ancient practice
  • Fri. April 25 fro 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuition is $100
• Intro to Hawaiian Lei Making: Understanding the significance of the plant materials used, what they represent to practitioners, and basic protocols in the use of Hawaiian lei
  • Fri. April 25 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuition is $88

For more information on Kauaʻi Community College classes, visit its website here.

Understory Alliance and Kauaʻi Community College will also be putting on a hands-on, botany workshop with Understory Alliance where attendees will learn how plants, grow, breathe and connect with the soil, insects and each other.

The workshop will teach the basics of plant health, pruning, planting, and harvesting, with simple tips that can be used right away in your garden or community space.

“Plants in Practice: Practical Botany for Everyone” will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat. April 26 at Kauaʻi Community College. Spots are limited, and can be reserved online.

The rest of the events, performances and courses are listed below. To submit a nonprofit event in Kauaʻi, email events@hoike.org.

• Ohana Earth Day Festival
  • 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 Anaina Hou
    • Children’s book/toy swap
    • Educational interactive keiki activities
      
• Echos of the Heart
  • Wednesday, April 23 Performing Arts Center at KCC
    • Visual Art Showcase at 5 p.m.
    • Island School Chorus Ukulele Ensemble at 6 p.m.
      
• Cooperative Parenting from Keo Mediation
  • Wed. April 25 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. KEO Inc
  • Practical Communication and Behavior Skills for Co-Parents
    • Six week series/once a week at no cost
  • Kids Resiliency Workshop
    • Four week series for ages 7-16 at not cost
      
• St. Theresa School Carnival
  • Fri. April 25 – Sat. April 26 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Campus-wide event designed to bring together the community and families
    • Games, rides, food, and live entertainment
      
• Spring Tennis Event
  • Sat. April 26 Kauaʻi Community College courts
  • Junior Clinic (ages 5 to 18) 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Adult Clinic (over 18) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Family event with all levels welcome from beginner to advanced
    • Rackets, snacks, drinks and prizes provided
      
• Earth Day Event
  • Sat. April 26 Lydgate Beach Park
  • Park-wide cleanup
  • Bike ride tour of Ke Ala Hele Makalae
  • Lunch will be served at the end of our workday
    • Sign up for the bike tour here
    • Complete the form to attend here
      
• Free screening of “A Complete Unknown”
  • Sat. April 26 at 1 p.m. Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center
    
• ‘Ohana Fun Festival 
  •  Sun. April 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grove Fram Puhi Park in Līhuʻe (808) 245-5914
  • Free family-focused event offers rides, prize giveaways, crafts, games, food, informational fun booths, and more.
  • Child and Family Service staff will be on hand to share information with families about their programs and community services.
    • Registration is free, but families must register in advance to enter.
    • Adults admitted if accompanied by kids 18 years and under, maximum 2 adults per family
      
• Na Lei Pua ʻole Flowerless Lei Competition
  • Fri. May 2 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort
    
• Kauaʻi Community College Wind Symphony/The Kauaʻi Youth Honor Band Spring Concert
  • Fri. May 2 at 7 p.m. at Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center
  • Free admission
    
• Gary Lynn Floyd song circle and concert
  • Fri. May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Center of Spiritual Living
  • $25 in advance $30 at the door
    • Shared transformative experience
      
• 46th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk
  • Sat. May 3 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Līhuʻe
    • Annual walk supporting over 60 nonprofits