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February 2010 Events


 DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE COST CONTACTS
1st Thursday of the month Parent Group Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Kapolei (outside of Mcdonalds) Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information Gloria at 692-8232.
2nd Tuesday of the month Parent Support Group Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Pahoehoe Beach Park, Alii Drive Sponsored by Kona CCC and facilitated by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information and specific meeting dates contact Debra Extor at 322-1530.
1st Wednesday of the month Leeward Community Children's Council (LCCC) General Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kapolei State Bldg. Sponsored by LCCC Call Janice at 672-6265 or 382-5868 or CCCO at 586-5363 for confirmation or changes.
3rdWednesday of the month Leeward Community Children's Council (LCCC) General Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kapolei Police Station Sponsored by LCCC Call Janice at 672-6265 or 382-5868 or CCCO at 586-5363 for confirmation or changes.
3rd Wednesday of the month Parent Group Meeting (Ewa, Pearl City, Waipahu) 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. - Asing Park Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information Gloria at 692-8232.
4th Wednesday of the month Waianae Parent Group Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information Gloria at 692-8232.
3rd Thursday of the month EFMP General Support Group 9:00 a.m. - Schofield Barracks Sponsored by EFMP For more information, call 655-4227 or 4777.
4th Thursday of the month Leeward Foster Parent Support Group 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Waianae District Park Playground Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information, Gloria at 692-8232.
Every Thursday of the month Small Groups Sessions - receive individualized support to address concerns and to network with other parents Call for times - LDAH office - Oahu

Free, sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii

For more information, call 536-9684 or www.LDAHawaii.org.
4th Saturday of the month Autism/PDD Family Support Group Monthly Meetings 9-10:30 a.m., Cameron Center Conference Room #2, 95 Mahalani Street, Kahului Sponsored by Autism Bridges and the Mental Health Association of Maui For specific dates contact Kathie at 572-9020 or e-mail to autismbridges@hawaii.rr.com
Last Monday of the month Special Needs Advisory Meeting and Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Army Community Service, Bldg. 2091, Schofield

FREE

Sponsored by Army EFMP and SLO (school liaison office

For more information, call 655-4777 or 655-4791.
Last Monday of the month Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Parent Support Group 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m - Kaimuki Christian Church, 2nd floor sanctuary

FREE

Sponsored by TACA

For more information, e-mail Julieanne at julianneking@hawaii.rr.com or Tina at chormans@hawaii.rr.com.

Monthly Thursday Evening I-REC (Inclusive Recreation) 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Silversword Cafe, Chaminade University Teens and young adults with special needs talk story and share a meal with college students - $5.25 meal fee For more information, call Barbara at 739-4609 or bstreet@chaminade.edu or 358-4292.
Every Sunday of the month Support Meeting for families with children who are deaf or have any degree of hearing loss 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Parent-to-parent; 8:00 -8:30 p.m. signing & communication support -Kapiolani Hospital, Conference rm A, 2nd Floor

 

For more information, call Amanda at 384-8936.
2/10 The Big M.A.C.: Moving Across the Community - A Transition Affair (for students with an IEP and their families) 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Wailuku Community Center

Free. Sponsored by Maui DDC, CCC o f Maui, DOE

Deadline to register is January 28. For more information, call Mary at 984-8218.
2/11 Positive Behavior Supports Training 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.- DOH/DDD 3040 Umi St., Lihue

Free. Sponsored by CARE Hawaii

Deadline to register is February 4. For more information, Shalia at 791-6091 or email to shalia.kamakele@carehawaii.com.
2/16 "The Power of Parents: Coming Together to Make a Difference" - special guest speaker, Janet DesGeorges 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Honolulu Zoo

Free. Sponsored by Hawaii Newborn Hearing Screening Program and Baby HEARS Project

For more information, call Amanda at 594-0045 or 384-8936 or email to amanda.kaahanui@doh.hawaii.gov.
2/16 Supporting Families without Bias - special guest speaker, Janet DesGeorges 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Honolulu Zoo

Free. Sponsored by Hawaii Chapter of Hands and Voices

For more information, call Amanda at 594-0045 or 384-8936 or email to amanda.kaahanui@doh.hawaii.gov.
2/19 Positive Behavior Supports Training 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon - UH Hilo Main Campus UCB Bldg., Room 111

Free. Sponsored by CARE Hawaii

Deadline to register is February 11. For more information, contact Shalia at 791-6091 or email to shalia.kamakele@carehawaii.com.
2/20 Teen Mixer: Box Car Racing (teens ages 12-18 who live with seizures/epilepsy; all teens must have a parent or adult guardian present during this event) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Kunia racing track

Free. Sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii

For more information, call the Epilepsy Foundation at 528-3058 or email to efh@hawaiiepilepsy.com
2/21 Easter Seals Hawaii 2nd Annual Walk & Roll 7:00 a.m. - 12 noon - Kapiolani Park

Sponsored by Easter Seals Hawaii, Title sponsor Longs Drugs

For more information, call Kathy at 529- 1729 or email to Kathy at kharper@eastersealshawaii.org or Angie at angiegy@eastersealshawaii.org.
2/21 Easter Seals Hawaii workshop on Including Children with Autism in Swim Classes 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Easter Seals Napuakea, Kapolei

$20 fee, Sponsored by Easter Seals Hawaii

RSVP by February 8 to 221-8691 or for more information, email Chris at itinhawaii@yahoo.com.

Additional support networks:

For information on the regular and support group meeting schedule of the Community Children's Council in your area, call the Community Children's Council Office at 586-5363 (Oahu) or 1-800-437-8641.

If you have questions about any of the events posted, e-mail SPIN or give us a call at 586-8126 (Neighbor Islands can call toll-free by dialing the following exchange numbers, then 6-8126:

Kauai - 274-3141; Hawaii - 974-4000; Maui - 984-2400; Molokai & Lanai - 1-800-468-4644