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July 2008 Events


 DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE COST CONTACTS
1st Tuesday of the month Lihue Parent Support Group 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Lihue Public Library Conf. Room

FREE

Sponsored by the Kauai CCC

For more information contact Byron at 651-7878.

1st, 2nd 3rd Thursdays (subject to change) East Honolulu Community Children's Council Parent Support Group

 

7:30 - 9:30 p.m, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Kaimuki Christian Church @ the Keiki House

FREE

Sponsored by the East Honolulu CCC

For more information contact the CCCO @ 1-800-437-8641
2nd Tuesday of the month West Side Parent Support Group 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - West Kauai Medical Clinic at KVMH, Conference Room A & B

FREE

Sponsored by the Kauai CCC

For more information call Brende @ 337-2255 or email autismkauai@yahoo.com

2nd Wednesday & 3rd Friday of the month Waianae Community Children's Council - Parent Support Group 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Waianae Satellite City Hall, Conference Room

FREE

Sponsored by the Waianae CCC

For more information call Gloria at 220-8525 or email glopie@hotmail.com
2nd Sunday of the month Family Support Meeting for families with children who are deaf or have any degree of hearing loss 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Kapiolani Hospital, Conference rm A, 2nd Floor

 

For more information call Amanda at 384-8936.
3rd Tuesday of the month Ko'olauloa CCC Parent Support Group Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., HCIL Hauula Office

FREE

Sponsored by the Ko'olauloa CCC

For more information contact the CCCO at 586-5363.
3rd Wednesday of the month Leeward CCC Parent Support Group 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Kapolei Police Station

FREE

Sponsored by the Leeward CCC

For more information contact Janice at 672-6265 or 382-5878.
3rd Thursday of the month ADD/ADHD Support Group Meeting 9:00 a.m. - Schofield Barracks ACS Sponsored by EFMP Contact Janet at 655-1442.
3rd Thursday of the month Autism/PDD Family Support Group 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Easter Seals Conference Room, Lihue Sponsored by Kauai Autism/PDD Family Support Group Contact Kim at 332-0362 or Zaida at 742-9258 or e-mail to KauaiAutismSupportGroup@hotmail.com
4th Wednesday of the month Waianae Parent Group Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

FREE

Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information ccall Gloria at 692-8232.
4th Thursday of the month East Honolulu CCC Dad's Group

 

7:30 - 9:30 p.m, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Kaimuki Christian Church @ the Keiki House

FREE

Sponsored by the East Honolulu CCC

For more information contact the CCCO @ 1-800-437-8641
4th Thursday of the month Leeward Foster Parent Support Group 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Waianae District Park Playground

FREE

Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information call Gloria at 692-8232.
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 Sing at 572-8070 or e-mail autismbridges@hawaii.rr.com

Last Thursday of the month Community Children's Council of Maui- Parent Support Group 5:00 - 6 :30 p.m., 155 S. Puunene Ave. McDonald's

FREE

Sponsored by CCC of Maui

For more information call 276-5992 or email kulaskies@msn.com

Last Thursday of the month West Honolulu Community Children's Council - Parent Support Group 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Susanna Wesley Community Center

FREE

Sponsored by the West Honolulu CCC

For more information call Jonni @ 832-3792 or Lynn @ 733-9180.
Monthly West Hawaii Parent Group Meeting Time & location subject to change

FREE

Sponsored by Kona CCC & Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information call Debra Extor at 322-9567 or email dav.extor@hawaiiantel.net
7/3 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - Legal Services for Children

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
7/10 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - McDonalds, Windward City Shopping Center

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
7/12 Understanding the Legislative Process & How to Write Testimony Workshop 9:00 a.m. -12 noon - Ohana Airport Hotel

Free, sponsored by DHS

RSVP by July 3rd to Carol at cyoung@dhs.hawaii.gov.
7/15 Parent & Caregiver Support Group for children and adolescents who have been or currently involved in the Juvenile Justice System 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Hale Na'au Pono

Free, sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information call Kim at 487-8785 or e-mail to k.rivera808@yahoo.com
7/17 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - LDAH office

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
7/17 ADHD 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Hale Na'au Pono

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
7/19 IEP Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Easter Seals Hawaii

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Lin Joseph at 536-1015, x239.
7/19 Camp Cool - computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their siblings from 8-13 yrs. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - ATRC

$10 Donation to help cover lunch and supplies, sponsored by ATRC

For more information, call 532-7110 or www.atrc.org.
7/22 ADHD 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Hale Na'au Pono

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Maggie at 450-0696 or Robyn at 668-6023.
7/24 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - LDAH office

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
7/26 Abled Hawaii Artists' Festival (celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the ADA) Hilo (recruiting performers and artists with disabilities)

Free, sponsored by Abled Hawaii Artists' (AHA) --displays, performances, art sale, more!

For more information call 956-9202.
7/27 Abled Hawaii Artists' Festival (celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the ADA) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kapiolani Community College (recruiting performers and artists with disabilities)

Free, sponsored by Abled Hawaii Artists' (AHA) -displays, performances, art sale, more!

For more information call 956-9202.
7/31 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - LDAH office

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.

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