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
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. 21. No. 8
August 2015
GET UP! (Your Chair Is Killing You)
The good news: Your chair is not trying to kill you.
The bad news: Sitting all day is not natural and can
be blamed for all sorts of ailments, including
obesity, says Dr. James Levine, author,
medical doctor and researcher. Even a little
movement done frequently will provide you
with much benefit. If you have a desk job,
just standing up every 15 minutes will do more good
than sitting all day and then doing 30 minutes of exercise later. Of course, both would be ideal.
How else can your family be active ?
Go on a Scavenger Hunt—
Hunt—Make a list of challenges: find
an orange colored leaf, get a neighbor’s business card or
signature, etc. You can do a photo hunt by snapping
photos of specific things, like a gecko, a blue house, a
child on a swing, etc.) Go in teams, set a time limit,
boundaries and decide where you will meet.
Use Pedometers—
Pedometers—Set goals of mileage or number of
steps for the week. Then, find out what each person did
to reach their goal.
Do Home Improvements—
Improvements—Wash windows,
sweep floors, weed the garden, and even
do laundry to work your muscles. Crank
up the fun and calorie burning by turning on
music. As an added bonus, everyone lear n s about
shared responsibility.
Play Together—
Together—Dancing in the kitchen or outside
(inspire the neighbors), tag, hide-and-seek, hop scotch,
goofy relay games are so much fun you won’t even realize it is exercise in disguise.
A NIGHT OF FAMILY AWARENESS
KU HEA !
August 14, 2015
6:00 to 8:00 pm
KEY Project, 47-200 Waihee Rd.
Gary Shimabukuro of Laulima Hawaii presents
dynamic, no nonsense facts conveyed from the heart
concerning our keiki and what they face in today’s
world with drugs.
Hina Mauka will give a Myth vs. Facts workshop at
the same time for kids, ages 10 and up.
Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Free
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Presentation and workshop at 6:30 pm
Register at 235-7747 or kcfc@pacthawaii.org
Easy Access Services
Windward Residents! You can videotape a program about your organization to share on Olelo!
Come Thursday, August 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm to
the Olelo Windward Community Media Center (CMC)
located at King Intermediate. Discover how easy it is to
get your message out! For additional information and
to register, call Donna Ylen, CMC manager, at 236-1463.
Basic Video Production Class
Learn how to tell your story using Olelo’s facilities and
equipment. The next Basic Production class will be held
on all Tuesdays and Thursdays in September (1st to
29th). Class fee is $150, but Fee Waiver applications
are available, if needed. Sign up at www.olelo.org/
classes OR call Donna Ylen, at 236-1463.
Wash the Car—
Car—Work those key core muscles while keeping your car shiny. You all get a workout and time flies
because everyone is doing it together.
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Keiki I.D.
Music
Displays
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
5:00 to 9:00 pm at Target, Kailua, parking area
A celebration of Community Partnerships making
Windward the safest place to Live, Work and Play!
A Community Policing Event
Call 723-8874 for information
Saturday, August 29th
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Windward Mall
Free Family Fun!
Hands-on games and activities in
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Bring a canned food donation for our upcoming Baskets of Blessings!
Register by calling 235-7747 or email: kcfc@pacthawaii.org
Parents Guide to the 5Rs
Responsibility
Know it! We are each accountable for our own
actions. Live it! As responsible people, we do
not blame others for our decisions or behaviors.
Teach it! Example: A child pushes his younger sibling because she pushed him first. He claims, “She made me do it.”
Explain that we are all in charge of ourselves. So, no matter
what another child does, he is still responsible for his actions.
When emotions have calmed, ask your child what can he do
better, the next time someone makes him angry.
Websites of the Mo nth
http://bit.ly/1CAYTNX
One size does not fit all when it comes to nurturing children to
be well-behaved. Take a short quiz (one quiz for each child) and
get customized discipline strategies for your child.
http://hawaiiquitline.org/
People who stop smoking by using Hawaii Tobacco Quitline
may be 14 times more likely to quit permanently. Support to
help you quit on your own terms is free online. The site also has
a phone number to talk directly with someone: 1-800-784-8669.
Free Educational App: Read Me Stories
A new eBook for kids is added every day. Each
word is highlighted as the voice tells the story so
that kids can learn to read along. Reluctant and
avid readers will benefit. Find it online at
http://bit.ly/1MDYqdL
Cucumber Ribbon Salad
Trim the ends from a medium cucumber. Cut it
in half crosswise and peel into strips. Whisk 2
tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil,
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon
honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with
the cucumber and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Guess what? Cucumbers are anti-inflammatory,
anti-carcinogenic and contain antioxidants!
2 Tips to Beat Procrastination
1. Start anywhere. Have you ever heard of
the Zeigarnik effect? That is the fact that people
tend to remember unfinished tasks much better
than completed ones. Here is how you can use
this to your advantage. Start any part of your
project. Until you complete it, you will feel a
need to keep going. Keep your ongoing tasks to
a reasonable number, so it does not lead to feeling overwhelmed.
2. Be kind to yourself. Procrastination is a
common problem; you are not alone. Forgiving
yourself is more helpful to get you moving than
criticizing.
THE
GRASS IS
ALWAYS
GREENER
ON THE
SIDE YOU
WATER
A U GU S T
Mondays/Wednesdays: Free Kupuna Breakfasts, 8:00 am at
Kipuka Café, 47-200 Waihee Road for ages 50 & up. Call
KEY Project at 239-5777 for more information.
Tuesdays: Kaneohe Rotary Club Luncheon Meeting
12:00 pm at Pohai Nani, Club Room. Call Carolyn at 236-7807.
Wednesdays: Story Time 11:00 am, Little People, Windward Mall
Thursdays: Preschool Story Time 10:30 am at Kaneohe Public
Library. Call 233-5674 for more information
4 Ohana Produce Program: 2:00-3:00 pm at KEY Project.
Contact 239-5777 for more information.
Free ukulele lessons: 5:00-7:30 pm at Windward Mall Center
Court. All ages/abilities. Bring or borrow an ukulele from a
limited supply. Call 234-1143 for more information.
5 Community Works in 96744 Coalition: 5:30 pm at Olelo at
King Intermediate. Call Melany at 235-7747.
8 Alzheimer’s Support Group: 10:00-11:30 am at KCFC. Call
Melany at 235-7747 for information.
11 Windward Community Children’s Council Meeting:
6:00-7:30 pm at Windward DOH Conference Room. Call
Willie at 586-5370 for more information.
12 Kahaluu Neighborhood Board Meeting: 7:00 pm at KEY
Project. Call 768-3710 for more information.
Stargazing: 7:00 pm at WCC’s Hokulani Imaginarium.
Call 235-7433 for information.
13 Olelo Orientation for Easy Access Services. 6:00 pm, Olelo
Community Media on King Intermediate campus. Call Donna
at 236-1463 for information and to register.
14 Family Awareness—Ku Hea. 6:00-7:30 pm at KEY Project.
Dinner and childcare provided. Free. Call 235-7747 to register.
15 Heeia Stream Restoration Community Work Day: 8:0011:00 am. Help with plant propagation, weeding, mulching
and planting. RSVP by email to waipao143@gmail.com
17 Ohana Produce Program: 2:00-3:00 pm at KEY Project.
Contact 239-5777 for more information.
18 Preschool Nature Hour: 10:30 am at Hoomaluhia Botanical
Garden. Activities about Fruits including stories, crafts, and
hikes. Bring lunch and stay for a picnic. Call 233-7323 for
more information.
19 Ohana Caretakers Support Group: 9:00 am at Queen
Liliuokalani Children’s Center. Call 234-2207.
Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Meeting: 7:00 pm at Ben
Parker Cafeteria. Call 768-3710 for more information.
21 HAWAII STATEHOOD DAY
26 Kaneohe Business Group Monthly Meeting: 11:30 am at
Pohai Nani. Call Cynthia Manley at 783-1705 or email
cynthia.manley@lejardinacademy.org for more information.
Movie Night: 6:00 pm at Kaneohe Public Library.
Free popcorn. Call 233-5674
28 Movie Night: 6:30 pm at KEY Project. Free
admission and snacks. 47-200 Waihee Road.
29 GOT S.T.E.A.M.? 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Windward Mall. Free
hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, art,
and math. To register, call 235-7747 or email kcfc@pacthawaii.org
Like us on Facebook! hps://www.facebook.com/PACT.KCFC
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