Synergy Salon is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair at Dole Cannery on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring local vendors, handmade crafts, and festive fun — all while giving back to the community.

This event supports Ho‘omalu Safe Haven, a nonprofit that serves children and families impacted by incarceration and homelessness. In addition to shopping and holiday festivities, the fair will collect donations for Ho‘omalu’s Christmas Gift Drive and Baby/Toddler Donations.

🎁 Christmas Gift Drive:
Donations of new, unused items are needed to fill Ho‘omalu’s Christmas Store, where at-risk keiki can “shop” for gifts for their loved ones. Suggested items include toys, books, stationery, self-care products, candles, jewelry, home décor, gift cards, and school supplies.

🍼 Baby & Toddler Donations:
Donations of baby clothes, socks, blankets, towels, diapers, wipes, and toiletries are welcomed to support single young mothers and their keiki.

All collected items will be distributed through Ho‘omalu Safe Haven’s holiday programs to spread aloha and joy across Hawai‘i this Christmas season.

📎 See flyers below for more details.

Join Waimānalo Elementary & Intermediate School and the Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s 3Rs School Recycling Program for a community Recycling Drive.

This event gives local residents an easy, responsible way to recycle unwanted household items, electronics, scrap metal, and more — keeping reusable materials out of Hawai‘i’s landfills.

♻️ Items Accepted:

• Scrap Metals: Bicycles, washers, dryers, fencing, filing cabinets (no gas cylinders or microwaves)

• Electronics: TVs, computers, printers, laptops, monitors, phones, game systems, and cords

• Confidential Documents: Collected for shredding (limit 2 boxes per household)

• Household Goods: New and gently used clothing, accessories, books, CDs, kitchen items, and toys

• Cooking Oil: Sealed, leak-proof containers only (max 2 gallons per vehicle)

• HI-5 Cans & Bottles: Aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers

🚫 Not Accepted: Furniture, mattresses, hazardous materials, refrigerators, AC units, leaking containers, cardboard, and non-beverage recyclables.

📎 See flyer below for more details.

E-Opala Electrical Recycling invites the community to a free E-Waste Recycling Drop-Off Event at Kapolei Middle School.

This drive-thru event makes it easy to safely recycle old electronics and prevent e-waste from entering Hawai‘i’s landfills. Both working and broken electronic items will be accepted.

♻️ Accepted Items:

• Batteries (Alkaline, Lead Acid, UPS)

• Computers, Laptops, and IT Equipment

• Cell Phones, Hard Drives, and Tablets

• Monitors, Power Cords, Printers, and TVs (Flat or CRT)

💡 Data destruction is available for a fee. ) Click HERE for more information.

🚫 Not Accepted:
Cooking appliances, floor fans, vacuums, propane tanks, stereo equipment, hazardous materials, construction waste, lightbulbs, or lithium-ion batteries.

YWCA’s Bella Project is back again — and the community is invited to help make formal events accessible and unforgettable for local teens this season.

The drive supports high school students who may not have the resources to purchase formal attire. Your donations help ensure every student can show up feeling confident, celebrated, and ready for their special moment.

What They’re Collecting (Teens 14–18):

• Formal dresses (short, midi, or long)

• Pantsuits and jumpsuits

• Contemporary, fashion-forward styles (within the last 5 years)

Please ensure all items are:

• Clean and ready to wear

• In good condition with working zippers/buttons

• Free of stains, tears, odors, or heavy wear

Every donated piece will be offered through The Bella Project’s styling program, where students are matched with a personal stylist to help them find something that feels uniquely them — at absolutely no cost.

💫 A small donation can make a big difference for a student preparing for a milestone moment.

Join Waimānalo Elementary & Intermediate School and the Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s 3Rs School Recycling Program for a community Recycling Drive.

This event gives local residents an easy, responsible way to recycle unwanted household items, electronics, scrap metal, and more — keeping reusable materials out of Hawai‘i’s landfills.

♻️ Items Accepted:

• Scrap Metals: Bicycles, washers, dryers, fencing, filing cabinets (no gas cylinders or microwaves)

• Electronics: TVs, computers, printers, laptops, monitors, phones, game systems, and cords

• Confidential Documents: Collected for shredding (limit 2 boxes per household)

• Household Goods: New and gently used clothing, accessories, books, CDs, kitchen items, and toys

• Cooking Oil: Sealed, leak-proof containers only (max 2 gallons per vehicle)

• HI-5 Cans & Bottles: Aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers

🚫 Not Accepted: Furniture, mattresses, hazardous materials, refrigerators, AC units, leaking containers, cardboard, and non-beverage recyclables.

📎 See flyer below for more details.

Like Like Elementary School is partnering with e-Opala Electrical Recycling to host a free community E-Waste Recycling Drop-Off Event.

Residents are invited to safely dispose of old electronics and keep them out of Hawai‘i’s landfills. Both working and broken items will be accepted for free.

♻️ Accepted Items:

• Batteries (Alkaline, Lead Acid, UPS)

• Computers & Peripherals

• Cell Phones & Hard Drives

• IT Equipment, Laptops & Tablets

• Monitors, Power Cords, Printers, TVs (Flat & CRT)

💡 Data destruction is available for a fee. Click HERE for more information.

🚫 Do Not Bring:

Cooking appliances, floor fans, vacuums, propane tanks, stereo equipment, hazardous materials, construction or demolition waste, lightbulbs, or lithium-ion batteries.

📎 See flyer below for full list of accepted items.

So U‘i Hawai‘i presents the Give Thanks Mākeke & Can Good Food Drive, a free community market celebrating local vendors, family fun, and the spirit of giving.

This year’s mākeke will also support Ho‘omalu Safe Haven, a nonprofit that helps children and families impacted by incarceration and homelessness. In addition to the can good food drive, the event will serve as a collection site for Ho‘omalu’s Christmas Gift Drive and Baby/Toddler Donations.

🎁 Christmas Gift Drive:
Donations of new, unused items are welcomed to help fill Ho‘omalu’s Christmas Store, where at-risk keiki can “shop” for gifts for their loved ones. Suggested items include stationery, self-care products, toys, books, candles, home décor, jewelry, gift cards, and school supplies.

🍼 Baby & Toddler Donations:
New baby clothes, socks, blankets, towels, diapers, wipes, and toiletries are being collected to support single young mothers and their keiki.

All canned goods and gift donations will directly benefit local families through Ho‘omalu Safe Haven’s programs this holiday season.

📎 See flyers below for more details.

Battery Bill and E-Opala are back with another FREE electronics recycling event—this time benefitting the keiki of Benjamin Parker Elementary School in Kāneʻohe!

Bring your old electronics and help support local students while keeping Hawai‘i green. This family-friendly, drive-thru event is part of the ongoing 808 Envirocycler initiative, which promotes responsible e-waste disposal and sustainable giving.

Bonus Giving Opportunities:

Along with your e-waste, you can also:

• Donate non-perishable food to Hawai‘i Foodbank

• Drop off clothing and household goods to Goodwill Hawai‘i

• Recycle prescription glasses and sunglasses with the Kina‘ole Lions Club

Let’s kōkua—by protecting the ʻāina, supporting local families, and investing in our keiki’s future.

See flyer below for full details.

The Make Lemonade Project and House of Hinu invite you to experience two beautiful lei workshops—one honoring legacy and one celebrating creativity.

Set against the serene backdrop of a private oceanfront estate in Kuliʻouʻou, this special day offers space to reflect, create, and connect through the art of lei making. Taught by Raine of House of Hinu, both workshops explore personal storytelling and intentional design using textiles, florals, and aloha.

🌿 Workshop 1: Legacy Maile Lei
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Craft a maile-style lei entirely out of fabric, incorporating textiles from someone you love. Whether it’s an aloha shirt, favorite dress, or blanket, you’ll transform sentimental pieces into a keepsake lei of remembrance.

🌺 Workshop 2: Lei Hinu
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn the signature twisted lei style of House of Hinu, weaving together handmade fabric flowers to create a one-of-a-kind lei that embodies grace and grounding.

🍽️ Guests attending both workshops will receive a complimentary lunch between sessions.

🎟️ Limited seating. Tickets are $175 per workshop.

🔗 Reserve your spot here

Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe at the Clothing Swap by Oak + Pine Society.

Bring clothes, bags, accessories, and more to donate and swap out with new goodies.

This swap is open to all—so invite your friends and family to join in. Don’t forget to bring a bag so you can take your new finds home!

🔗 RSVP here!

Support Nuʻuanu Elementary and recycle responsibly at the Free E-Waste Recycle Fundraiser.

Let’s kōkua—by protecting the ʻāina, reducing e-waste, and giving back to our keiki.

See flyer below for full details.

E-Opala and The Salvation Army have launched a new partnership to expand access to safe, responsible e-waste recycling across Oʻahu. ♻️

This new collaboration will bring together certified recycling services and trusted community outreach to make it easier for residents and businesses to properly dispose of old electronics—like laptops, printers, and monitors—at no cost.

By working together, the goal is to reduce landfill waste, protect the ʻāina from toxic materials, and make sustainable tech disposal more convenient and accessible for our local community.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Batteries (UPS, lead acid, alkaline)
Computers & Peripherals
Cell Phones & Phones
Hard Drives
IT Equipment
Laptops
Power cords
Printers
TVs (flat & CRT)

DO NOT BRING:
Cooking appliances
Electric personal items
Floor fans & Vacuums
Stereo Equipment
Hazardous Materials
Construction & Demolition Waste

E-Opala is collaborating with Nerds in the Park to host a free community event focused on sustainability, STEM, and local ʻohana connection.

The day will feature fun, family-friendly STEM activities for keiki, plus an E-Waste Drop-Off Station where attendees can recycle old electronics responsibly ♻️. A great opportunity to learn, explore, and mālama the earth—all in one place.

👇 See flyer below for acceptable donation items.

Clear out clutter while giving back to the community!

ACCESS Shredding and the Hawai‘i Kai Lions Club are hosting a free drive-thru donation and shredding event to benefit Helping Hands Hawai‘i.

Donate new school supplies and receive free document shredding (up to 2 boxes per car), and recycle your e-waste with T&N Computer Recycling Services.

The best part? You can stay in your car for convenient drive-thru drop-off!

📍 Koko Marina Center (parking lot between Texaco and First Hawaiian Bank)

Hawai‘i Foodbank is hosting its annual Food Drive Day on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
This year’s effort comes at a critical time as more local families face rising costs and reduced access to essential support programs.

With over 170,000 people relying on Hawai‘i Foodbank each month, community support is needed now more than ever.

Food and monetary donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following O‘ahu locations:

• Ka Makana Ali‘i

• Pearl City Shopping Center

• Town Center of Mililani

• Waiokeola Congregational Church

• Waterfront Plaza

• Windward City Shopping Center

Every donation makes a difference — helping to nourish families, uplift communities, and keep vital resources flowing where they’re needed most.

Let’s kōkua, Hawai‘i. ❤️

Battery Bill and Palolo Chinese Home are teaming up to host a free community recycling event focused on responsible e-waste disposal and giving back to local families.

Stop by to recycle your old electronics, donate gently-used items, and support local partners including Goodwill Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Food Bank, and Lions Club International.

Open to the public. See flyer below for full details.

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Ewa Hongwanji Mission to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

What's a bagua? Think of it like a map used to read the energy of a home or space, helping you to see how each area of your home is connected to different parts of your life, such as health, career, family, wealth, relationships, and more.

The bagua incorporates the elements in nature and numerology, and it is foundational in Feng Shui.

Join Chelsea of Revise+Refine for a morning workshop where you’ll get to enjoy coffee from Ruby Violet and delicious pastries from Anh Chi Em Bakers. During this workshop, you'll learn...

• The meanings and symbolism for each of the nine areas of the bagua, including nuances that ChatGPT and Al won't tell you!

• How to lay the bagua onto your home's floor plan so you can reveal potential imbalances

• Adjustments and enhancements to correct those imbalances and improve the flow of Qi in your home

✨BONUS✨ All attendees will receive a gift — 50% off a 1:1 Virtual Feng Shui Consultation (normally $261+tax)

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Mililani Mauka Elementary School to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Aiea Hongwanji Mission to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

Bring your working or broken electronics for safe and responsible disposal!

EcoSips Honolulu is collabing with Circular Fashion Hawaii to host a community clothing swap, and a conversation centered on sustainability and building local connections here in Hawaiʻi.

This pau hana meetup is a welcoming space to sip, connect, and learn about the work happening locally. Whether you're just getting started or a seasoned pro, it's an opportunity to share ideas and take meaningful action toward eco-conscious living.

Attendees are encouraged to bring one bag of gently-used treasures such as clothing, accessories, housewares, or books to exchange and give new life to pre-loved items.

Participation in the clothing swap is optional. Attendees are welcome to come for the pau hana vibe, the drinks, the community, or all of the above!

Click below to RSVP or learn more about this event.

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Central Union Church to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

Recycle responsibly at this E-waste Recycle Fundraiser on the West side! This FREE Collection Event will be at Nanikapono Elementary School in Waianae. Bring your unwanted e-waste items (working or broken) for safe and responsible disposal. 

E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser Kahala Elementary

This is e-opala’s first e-waste recycling event in Kahala, partnering with Kahala Elementary School and the Cancer Center to help the community safely dispose of unwanted electronics—while supporting two great causes.

This is your chance to declutter your home or office, responsibly recycle your old tech, and give back to our local schools and health initiatives.

Kōkua General Store will host its 4th community swap event focused on gently-used books, games, and puzzles. This event promotes reuse, reduces waste, and helps rehome pre-loved items.

Donation Drop-Off Information
Participants are encouraged to drop off gently-used books, games, and puzzles between Friday, June 6 and Friday, June 13 during regular store hours:

• Tuesday–Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

All items must be dropped off prior to the event to allow time for sorting and setup. Swap tickets will be provided at the time of drop-off.

What’s Accepted?
The event welcomes books, games, and puzzles in good, clean condition across all genres and age groups (including keiki items). Items with missing pieces or significant damage (e.g., torn pages, broken spines, stains) will not be accepted. Content with explicit, suggestive, or gory images is also excluded.

Swap Guidelines
There is no limit to the number of items you may donate; however, attendees may take home a maximum of 8 items to ensure fair access for all participants.

Don’t have items to swap? No problem—items will also be available for $1 each, with all proceeds supporting Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.

Click the link below for more details.

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Waialua High & Intermediate School to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

Recycle responsibly at this FREE Aiea Intermediate School Fundraising E-waste Collection Event.

Hawaii Lions Club is partnering with Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center to host a free community recycling event.

Clear out unwanted items like electronics, HI-5 containers, gently used clothing, diapers, canned goods, and more — all while supporting local sustainability efforts.

Acceptable donations include:

• Computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and TVs (no limit)

• HI-5 beverage containers

• Car batteries only

• Gently used clothing

• Diapers and wipes for keiki and kūpuna

• Pet supplies — towels, blankets, and unopened pet food

• Canned goods

• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Unwanted cars (call ahead to schedule)

Not accepted:

• Paint, motor oil, cooking oil, or other hazardous fluids

• Tires, metal, wood, or construction debris

• Microwaves or other appliances

• Ink cartridges and toner

• Paper, cardboard, or plastics

• Bulky items or furniture

• Household items

For questions or to schedule car towing, contact Rene Mansho at (808) 291-6151 or renemansho@hawaii.rr.com