The University of Hawai’i Community Design Center is working with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (formerly Department of Public Safety) to envision rehabilitative models for a new jail to replace the O’ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) and to strengthen our community-based continuum of care.
At this OCCC community engagement workshop, the UH Community Design Center will provide project updates and invite the public to participate in co-design activities and discussions.
This event will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at the Aiea Elementary School cafeteria. More info can be found in the flier below (PDF).
In accordance with Item 11 of the conditions of approval for Resolution 19-136, CD1, FD1 (2019/PRU-2), a status report for the year 2023 documenting satisfaction of, or describing progress toward complying with each condition of approval for this Plan Review Use (PRU) permit can be found in the PDF linked below.
ʻAiea Intermediate School December newsletter (featuring a visit by Senator Mazie Hirono to learn about the school’s native tree project and help plant an ʻulu tree with AIS students).
This Saturday, November 18, the Navy will be hosting their annual Makahiki celebration beginning at 9 AM at the Rainbow Bay Marina “A” Frame. You are welcome to come and play traditional Hawaiian games (and win prizes!) and observe and learn Hawaiian culture. This is a great event for families and children! For more information, please see the flier below (click or tap to view the full-size image)–note that it is not necessary to RSVP. Just come down to the event and enjoy yourself!
As part of this event, our partners at Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their U.S. Navy Partners! This document signifies, among other things, the long-term commitment of the parties to restore and steward this historic site. The MOU signing will occur (we think) approximately around 11:30 or noon. Mahalo to Ms. Kehaulani Lum and everyone else who put in a lot of work to make the MOU happen!
Also happening this Saturday: The Friends of ‘Aiea Library will also be holding a booksale at the ‘Aiea Public Library programming room from 9 AM to 2 PM! As always, this is great opportunity to find some inexpensive (but high quality) books, movies, music, and other media (remember, the holidays are right around the corner!). Proceeds from the sale will help to support ‘Aiea Public Library’s programs. Mahalo to Ms. Karen Higa and everyone else who donate their time and energy to make these book sales possible!
‘Aiea Library book sale
The Friends of ‘Aiea Library could still use some help setting up before the booksale (set-up will begin at about 3:30 PM on Friday, November 17) and cleaning up after the booksale is pau (about 2 PM on Saturday, November 18). Mahalo nui for your consideration!
We hope to see you at one of these events this weekend!
Please note that this meeting will be conducted virtually via GoToMeeting, so please do not come to the ‘Aiea Public Library. Please join our mailing list to get the meeting link. Mahalo.
Files from the October 2023 meeting will be posted here.
After years of planning, construction of a senior housing project at site of the ‘Aiea Sugar Mill is about to begin! A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on October 17 from 1-3pm.
Note that EAH, the entity responsible for the project, has informed the ACA that they will begin to clear the overgrowth during the week of October 9 to ready the site for groundbreaking. Expect activity in the area.
Please see the following fliers for some upcoming Project Dana workshops taking place on October 11, 14, and 28. These are valuable opportunities to learn more about elder care. The specific topics include: Adult Day Health Centers (Oct. 11), Advance Care Planning (Oct. 14), and Caregiver Training (Oct. 28).
These workshops are FREE but registration is required. Additional details are available on the fliers.
Parade route: Pearl Ridge Elementary/Pearlridge Community Park to Aiea Public Library (Pohai Place). Parade starts at 9 a.m. Please be aware that there will be lane closures in effect along the parade route. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UPDATE (November 20, 2023): Due to a shortage of volunteers, the Aiea Family Fun Fair will not be held this year. The parade and blood drive will go forward as usual. This post has been updated accordingly.
From Karen Higa and Claire Tamamoto:
Come join us at the Aiea Christmas Parade this year!
The Aiea Christmas Parade will be held on December 9, 2023. Please join us at this community event to celebrate the holiday season, whether it’s as a participant or a spectator! (If you’d like to participate in the parade, please see the application form below!)
Many schools, businesses, churches, and community groups have participated in previous years. The parade featured marching bands, classic cars, floats, and, of course, Santa. This year the parade will start at 9am at Pearl Ridge Elementary School and will end at the Old Sugar Mill Site on Halewiliko Street next to the Aiea Library.
The Blood Bank of Hawaii will be at the Aiea Public Library that day for a blood drive. Hawaii needs more than 200 blood donors every day. Do your part! You can schedule an appointment to give blood by scanning the QR code in the flier below, or you can go to bbh.org.
The Aiea Christmas Parade is sponsored and funded by the Aiea Community Association, which is an IRS designated 501(c) 3 organization. The ACA is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to serving the Aiea Community.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the parade, please contact Karen Higa at aieaparade@yahoo.com.
We hope you can help us to promote this family-friendly community event. Your help and support would be greatly appreciated.
Files distributed for the September 2023 meeting of the ACA are posted below.
The next community day for Loko I’a Pāʻaiau will be on October 7, 2023 from 9am to 1:30 pm.
The next ACA meeting will be on October 16, 2023.
The next Friends of Aiea Library booksale will take place on November 18, 2023 at Aiea Library, 9am to 2pm.
This year’s Aiea Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 9am. The parade route will be the same as the last few years (Pearl Ridge Elementary to the old Aiea Sugar Mill).
The 'Aiea Community Association is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to serving the 'Aiea community.
Upcoming meetings
Meetings are generally at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month; however, the dates and times below are subject to change. To receive notifications about changes in meeting dates/times, please subscribe to our mailing list by using the form below.
Mon., Sept. 16, 2024, 7PM
Mon., Oct. 21, 2024, 7PM
Mon., Nov. 18, 2024, 7PM
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Purchase ‘Aiea Oral History Book
Over the past several years, Arlene Ching, the former branch manager of ‘Aiea Public Library, tirelessly spent countless hours interviewing long-time current and former ‘Aiea residents. The fruits of this labor can be found in ‘Aiea: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, a compilation of these oral histories. Order your copy now for only $25.00!
