Waikiki Community Center - Civil Defense Tour (Diamond Head) - Kaimuki

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Waikiki Community Center - Civil Defense Tour (Diamond Head)
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Date: Tuesday - 6/14/2016
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Civil Defense Tour (Diamond Head) - Waikiki Community Center

Tuesday June 14

Check-In 7:30am Depart 8:00 Return 1:15pm

$25 $35 Non-refundable

In a dormant volcano from 1000's of years ago was known as Mauna Leahi. When missionaries landed they thought they had seen diamonds in the sand and referred to the volcano as Diamond Head. How many have been in the opu (innards) of Mauna Leahi aka Diamond Head? This morning you will visit Hawai`i State Civil Defense & the National Guard. They'll explain weather storms that move across from all parts of the world to Hawai`i. Pictures below you'll visit and see how both HI State & National Guard keep a look out. In the middle in 1950 was Waikiki Hobron Lane that was caught in a storm.

We'll visit Kāhala Mall for lunch (no-host) and purchase items at the many stores they offer located while at Kāhala Mall in Waialae-Kāhala.

All participants must be physically fit & mobile this includes walking, climbing stairs, stepping on and off bus and staying with the group at all times.

Deadline is Wednesday June 1^st - Max 30

About Waikiki Community Center
Providing excellent programs and services for people who live, work and visit Waikiki and surrounding communities like Kaimuki.

Celebrating over 35 Years of Dedicated Service to the Community

Mission Statement

"To enrich and improve the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the diverse people of Waikiki through multigenerational on-site and outreach programs and social services.

Programs and Services Available

Child Care - Since 1970, WCC has provided employees of the visitor industry and residents with a unique program of early education and safe, nurturing care for their children. Our programs are designed to accommodate the work schedules of visitor industry employees, who make up 80% of the families participating in our program.

Senior Program - More than 1,200 full-time and part-time Waikiki residents, ages 55 and older, participate in educational, physical, and social and wellness activities at WCC which enable them to maintain healthy and independent lifestyles. Many seniors have no relatives living nearby and rely on WCC activities to develop neighborly support, social interaction, prevent isolation and premature decline in health.

Community Services - Each year:

Over 900 homeless and low-income individuals and families receive nonperishable food from WCC’s Emergency Food Pantry.
Basic Adult English classes are conducted for more than 400 individuals annually.
WCC also hosts a Farmer’s Market twice a week offering fresh produce and vegetables,
Our Thrift Shop provides the community with a low-cost resource for clothing, furniture and household goods.
Our facility is home to ten (10) nonprofit agencies and churches and is frequently used as a meeting place for the community, including the Waikiki Neighborhood Board, condo associations, Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, Weight Watchers, Alcoholics Anonymous, and many other educational and cultural activities that bring the community together.

Hours
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Wednesday and Friday, closed major holidays.

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Waikiki Community Center - Civil Defense Tour (Diamond Head)

Kaimuki, Hawaii
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