Cell Phones, Kids & Us: the Inconvenient Truth about Convenient Technologies by Dr. Carrie Hyman

Date and time: Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Aina Haina Public Library Meeting Room

Electropollution from all wireless microwaves, the wiring in walls, cell towers, wireless routers, WiFi networks, etc. is potentially as life threatening to the human body as asbestos, tobacco and lead paint. There are currently close to 3 billion cell phone users in the world and 80% of the planet is now wireless. Dr. Hyman will talk about what it is, why and how it is bad for you and pose the question, “Is there a solution to electromagnetic pollution?”

La-ti-Da: singing, dancing, and fun by Aubrey Myers

Date and time: Thursday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Library meeting room

Aina Haina Public Library is offering a free interactive music program for children featuring Aubrey Myers of La-ti-Da Music on Thursday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join Miss Aubrey for singing, dancing and lots of fun for everyone. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Based on the island of Maui, La-ti-Da music is dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of music and movement in children. This 45-minute program offers parents and caregivers and opportunity to bond with their child in a creative musical environment. Call the library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

Cindy Combs: Music from the Hawaiian Renaissance

Date and time: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Aina Haina Public Library reading area (in front of meeting room)

Cindy Combs, singer, songwriter, and a slack key guitar virtuoso, will perform at Aina Haina Public Library. Combs, who has been performing for more than 30 years, blends Hawaiian music with contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own.

Suggested for all ages.

Medicare 101 by Kimberly Oliveira of United Healthcare

Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room

This basic seminar will cover:

* Medicare history
* Timeline and qualifying age
* Medicare parts, including hospital, medical, advantage programs, and drug
* Other available benefits, such as dental, vision, hearing aids, and more

Senior Safety, by Officer Derek Yee, Honolulu Police Department

Date and time: Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Aina Haina Public Library Meeting Room

Free seminar especially for seniors! Learn how to protect yourself from common dangers, such as identity theft and traffic hazards!

Please contact the library at least two weeks in advance if you need a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations.