The Mayor's Office of Culture & the Arts sponsored the 2016 Mango Jam here. This Civic Center…read morerefers to a grassy area between City Hall and the tall Municipal Building on the left side of King Street in Honolulu. At Christmas time, the grounds transform into a festive site for Honolulu City Lights with vendors and rides for the keiki. This past July 2016, Angel, her son, her husband, and I happened to come here because the restaurant we wanted to dine at was closed due to Tropical Storm Darby. We had already paid for metered parking on South Street, so we thought - since we're here, let's check it out!! Otherwise, there is free street parking on Sundays. There were all kinds of booths at the Mango Jam (which is similar to Spam Jam in Waikiki, but smaller of a production) with clothing, jewelry, crafts, and food items such as Mango jam in jars! There was an area like a Beer Garden, a stage with cultural music and dancing, and a food truck section. We tried the Mango Chicken which was tasty! We sat on folding chairs and watched the live performances while other people sat on mats/towels on the ground. While we were walking back to our cars, we passed the Sky Gate sculpture and the Liberty Bell of Aloha. We'll probably return for some other festival at this venue - there are different ones year round. All of them have free admission!

Located near the east end of Honolulu's Financial District, this civic center features many Hawai'i…read moreCity and County and State Government buildings. The park is bordered by Punchbowl Street, South King Street, Alapai Street and South Beretania Street. There is a large municipal parking structure to its northeast corner. As I wandered through this civic center, I noticed these Governmental buildings that we, as residents, might have had occasion to take care of some business at. - Honolulu Hale (official seat of Hawai'i City & County and Mayor's chambers) - Mission Memorial (City Hall Annex) & Municipal Reference and Records Center - Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building - Early Education Center above the municipal parking structure - State Kalanimoku Building (Department of Accounting and General Services HQ). Ah, but this park is not "all business". Its manicured landscape also features a paved concrete pathway and several art pieces and memorials interspersed throughout. These are the pieces that I noticed: - LIBERTY BELL OF ALOHA: I'd like to point out that it is HERE where I found the SECOND replica (without its familiar crack) of the Liberty Bell. The replica is located on the front lawn (South King Street) of the Mission Memorial Building. It is called the "Liberty Bell of Aloha" as it was gifted to the people of Honolulu by the Nichiren Shoshu Soka Gakkai of America. The plaque reads in part "This Liberty Bell of Aloha is presented to the people of Honolulu as a symbol of our wish for peace...That there be no more Pearl Harbor, no more Hiroshima and no more war". - SKYGATE: This sculpture was controversial/notorious when famed sculptor Isamu Noguchi installed it. As a piece of public art, most people look at it as an "eyesore" and see it as a sewer line gone amok! But, Isamu Noguchi's sculptures are World-renown for spare aestheticism and organic shapes. It is Hawai'i's SOLE sculpture by Noguchi. At certain times of the day, the shadow from the top organically shaped ring creates a perfect circle around the inner concrete base. - NANA I KE KUMU (LOOK TO THE SOURCE): Sculptor's Michael Wiendenbach's stone sculpture of Indiana limestone of a Hawaiian woman carrying a gourd. The orientation of the sculpture has the figure looking towards Tahiti in recognition of early migrations to Hawaii. Located on the grounds of the Mission Memorial Auditorium. - 9-11 ETERNAL FLAME: This eternal flame honors the victims of the attacks on NYC's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This small memorial sits in front of Honolulu Hale. There is a small dedication plaque next to the base of the flame. Honolulu's Capitol District is full of interesting local history, architectural styles that exhibit our history, memorials and art work. I'm glad that I have taken the time to walk about to enjoy the beauty that surrounds me and to not just look at these places as just normal everyday workplaces.

This is a State of Hawaii facility located in Waipahu just off Farrington Hwy. Lots of metered…read moreparking surrounding the building as well as Waipahu Public Library at front. I believe Waipahu Civic Center Center and Diamond Health Clinic are hosting Monkeypox Vaccine 1st dose. I feel like Waipahu Civic Center has a smooth comfortable, and extremely safe site to handle people throughout the day. They also provide Flu Shots and TB testing as well. Temperature check's were done prior to check-in, short application to be completed, waiting area has seats socially distanced. When your number is called, you sit with a nurse who administers the shot, then another waiting area as you are held for 15 minutes should a patient have allergic reactions needing medical attention. You'll need a staffs assistance if you need to use the restroom as all the men's and woman's restrooms are locked. While all cities, states and counties everywhere are experiencing a shortage of vaccine, it's best to make your appointment once you have the opportunity. Call 808-586-4462 to confirm eligibility and make an appointment. Monday-Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM.

What I went there for was ok. TB test. But, restrooms was close on the first two floors, you had to…read morego to the third floor and look for the security could not find them.

Participated in a non profit walk for NAMI ( mental health) here. What a wonderful propertyread more

RE-POST: Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building exists as PART of the Civic Center…read more The FRANK F. FASI MUNICIPAL BUILDING is a 16-story governmental office building. It was built sometime during the 1980's to early 1990's during the tenure of then Mayor Frank F. Fasi. It wasn't until 2006, when Mayor Hanneman renamed this building and the civic center after Mayor Fasi for the recognition of Mayor Fasi's service and commitment to the City of Honolulu. Mayor Fasi is credited for "building" much of the foundations on which Honolulu stands. In fact, as a young adult, I remember seeing bulldozers in downtown Honolulu's Capitol District where this building and several others were built. He held the distinction of being the longest serving Mayor of Honolulu (1969 - 1981). Last year, when we were in the process of selling our home, we had to get some documents from a couple of offices located this building. We parked in the municipal parking lot and followed the pathway to the building's entrance. It is a secure building as we signed in with the security guard and left our identification cards with him. We also had to pass through a metal detection booth which reminded me of those at airport TSA checkpoints. The offices that we know of that are within this building are: -Department of Planning and Permits -DPP Data Access & Imaging Branch (they STILL use microfiche readers) -Land Use Commission -Census Data. We're sure that there are other C&C offices here but we weren't allowed to take pictures or go to any other offices than what we signed in for. So, if you're planning to build an addition or renovation to your home, you or your contractor will need to come here to obtain a permit for the construction. This building houses offices related to Real Property. By the way, this building is PART of the civic center.

East Foster Village Community Center is located in a residential area. There are parking stalls in…read morefront of the building as well as on the side. I entered the East Foster Village Community Center one evening to attend a birthday party for my uncle. As I walked down the hallway I noticed there's an entrance to the community hall as well as the entrance to the swimming pool. The restrooms are towards the left side of the swimming pool. I walked towards the community hall and noticed the tables plus chairs were setup for the party. The kitchen is located towards the left side of one of the entrances. East Foster Village Community Center has party rates for the swimming pool, the community hall, or a combo rate for the hall and pool. After the birthday party the family members cleared out the community hall by putting away the tables and chairs into the storage area. One of the family members even mopped the floor after the tables and chairs were removed from the hall. The pool area shuts down at 6pm since there are no lights available for the pool area. I do know that the children and teenagers enjoyed both the kiddie pool and the adult pool. 75/100

Synopsis: It is a clinic where you can get your TB shots and immunizations for infants, children,…read moreand Teenagers of 18 years and younger. The place is quite difficult to find, as there is no obvious sign. Inside is enclosed, but since it is an easy in-and-out situation, you will have no problems. Availability: The only thing that sucks about this place is the limited time. For TB it is only Mondays where they give you the test and a follow-up on Wednesdays 2-4 PM. Um..omg, the window of opportunity is soo small. For immunization it is worse. It is from 1-3 PM second and fourth Tuesday of the month. How can anyone get anything done???? However, as a state worker, I can understand as to why this is occurring. It is due to budget cuts...and further budget cuts that may or are occurring for the Department of Health. Environment: Can you spell G-H-E-T-T-O. It isn't very welcoming, however the chairs and some other things were donated by a church. That's nice! People: They are very nice. They invited my staff and I to a coffee hour, in which they displayed numerous local business and farmers' produce. It was god-a-licious good! :D Although, the staffing seemed to only be limited to two people. Parking: It can be difficult since it is shared with WIC, Public Health Nurses, and Welfare. Cost: Free

I've visited the Wahiawa Civic Center to obtain a TB shot for work. They offer FREE TB shots and…read morealso immunizations to infants, keiki's and those under 18 years of ago. It's kind of a tricky place to find. Since I'm familiar with Wahiawa it wasn't hard for me, but if you're not familiar with the area it can be confusing since there are no visible signs of arrows of any kind. Parking is available in the lot, but how you enter the lot is tricky. You can enter from California Ave or you can enter from behind Wahiawa General Hospital (can't remember the name of this street) and this is where I ususally enter. There is more than enough parking in the private lot as well as on this street (it's not street parking but it's actual marked stalls) TB tests are administered every Monday between 2PM-4PM. You just bring your ID, fill out the form in front, and wait in line. Usually there is a group waiting right before 2PM but they are pretty quick to get you in and out. The staff is very friendly! The office itself is small. A small desk where they check you in, and a small area where they administer your shot (s). TB readings are done every Wednesday, again from 2PM-4PM. Just bring your ID again, wait in line, they'll peak at your forearm, and give you your card. It's very quick and easy, and best of all, it's FREE! I'm not familiar with the hours for other immunizations but you can view them on the Department of Health's website. Last year I needed a TB test but because of my work schedule I wasn't able to make it Monday OR Wednesday (only crappy thing is the limited hours), so if you're in need of a TB test, Access Medical Clinic does them for $30.

I have known about this memorial for a couple of years now but never got the chance until this past…read moreweek to visit it for the first time. It was started by Joan Gribben-Aiu, who I will proudly say I had the opportunity to attend Kaiser High School the same time as her. Her inspiration came from her daughter to memorialize her father, Bryant Bayne, (also a proud graduate of Kaiser High School). At the time, Hawaii was the only state that did not have a memorial for it's law enforcement personnel like other states do. This memorial is located on the grounds near Honolulu Hale, just Diamond Head of Punchbowl Street. It has the names and dates of the officers throughout the State of Hawaii who perished in the line of duty. It is a very somber but nice memorial that could be visited anytime, not just during Police Week.

While roaming about the Frank F Fasi Civic Center, we happened to come across this memorial located…read moreat the northeast entrance of DAGS (Department of Accounting & General Services), DNLR and Bureau of Conveyances aka Kalanimoku Building. Our curiosity got the better of us so we approached to read the plaques and to learn more about this memorial. This memorial was conceived by Joan Gribbin-Aiu in 1995. The memorial first memorialized her daughter's father, HPD's SWAT officer, Bryant Bayne, another HPD SWAT officer, Tate Kahakai and HFD firefighter/pilot, Peter Crown all of whom perished in a helicopter crash while trying to rescue lost hikers at Sacred Falls. After years of collaboration with the Hawaii Law Enforcement Foundation, the state Department of Accounting and General Services, the four county police departments, the Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Marshal, SHOPO, and the Concerns of Police Survivors, this memorial was finally finished and dedicated in May 2016 just in time for Police Week. As of today, this memorial now remembers over 65 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. We give our appreciation and thanks to all of Hawai'i's Law Enforcement members who have given their lives while serving and protecting the community.

Wanted to thank Ryan Mori For calling me back on a question on installation on Split Air…read moreConditioning for my Townhome, which is considered Commercial Zone, Need a permit. Explain everything on why I needed a permit from the City. Ryan has excellent customer service. Also wanted to thank the Mayor. Called him last week on the Rick Hamada show to ask the question on Permits. He didn't have the answer, I was told someone will call me. I was surprised when I got the call. Thank You Mayor for the follow up! Aloha, Derek

Called ahead to make sure I could get the documents I needed…read more Barbara was very helpful and informative and gave me all the details I needed, how much it would cost, they don't accept ctedit cards, photo ID required by security, even where to park! Great customer service! Woo hoo!

The Aliamanu Community Center is a fitness facility located at AMR. You have to be in the military…read moreor be sponsored to use their facilities. I've been here a few times before for my son's soccer and flag football games. Today is my first time in their gym. My son's team is here for a basketball tournament. The facility is nice, clean, and well maintained. They have a big field, pool, basketball court, and gym.

Honolulu's City Hall is named "Honolulu Hale"…read more.. Hale (pronounced: Hah-lay) is the Hawaiian word for building or house. Therefore, Honolulu House (or Honolulu Building) contains some of Honolulu's important departments... such as the Office of the Mayor. I've been to Honolulu Hale to view the annual Christmas decorations and wreath contests, for early voting, and to pay Real Property taxes. This time, I parked under the building, using an entrance on Punchbowl Street. It was metered parking - pay at the machine. My fellow members of the Rising Phoenix Jaycees and I were invited to the Honolulu City Council Chamber to receive a Proclamation for our 40 years of service to our Community! It was a great honor! Our Past President, Eve E., gathered us together. Council member, Radiant Cordero, spearheaded this event. Council members, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and Radiant Cordero, read the Proclamation aloud. The event was live-streamed on 'Ōlelo Station and will be uploaded to YouTube. Thank you for this great recognition! We were all excited to be inside the City Council Chamber of Honolulu Hale!

Amazing display of a bowl that is big enough for people to walk in. The one star subtracted is…read morebecause the Honolulu Hale lobby is so dark. There needs to be more light for people to see the details of the bowl. The hallway and seats for the clerks office is dark. Some seniors looked uncomfortable waiting for their turn.

There is meter street parking along the street and continuing on the nearby streets. The parking…read moretime is limited to two hours. The different part of the building is under construction. The graduation ceremony law enforcement recruit class (LERC) 25-01 held their awards ceremony there. The auditorium was cleaned and plenty of seating. The air conditioning was working very well. The Sheriff and some of his Command Staff were present for the ceremony.

Originally, we stopped into the Mission Memorial Buildings to look for the Honolulu Mayor's Office…read moreof Culture and the Arts (MOCA) as we were interested in seeing what upcoming events were being planned. However, we came away with a LOT more information and history about these buildings. The Mission Memorial Buildings is a complex comprised of 3 separate buildings which face King Street and its closest neighboring Government building is Honolulu Hale at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center. Currently, the 3 buildings are identified as the MMB (Mission Memorial Building), MMA (Mission Memorial Auditorium ) and MRC (Municipal Reference Center). Its Neo-Classical red brick structures are the ONLY example of Jeffersonian style in Hawai'i. TIMELINE: - 1915 to 1916: Originally, these buildings were commissioned by the Hawaii Evangelical Association in preparation for the centennial commemoration of the arrival of American Protestant missionaries in 1820. This complex of buildings served as the headquarters of the Hawaii Evangelical Association, part of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, a non-profit educational institution and genealogical society whose membership is comprised of descendants of the first American Protestant missionaries to Hawaii. The HMCS is also the parent organization of MissionHouses Museum. The Mission Memorial Building (MMB) site was the previous home of the Kawaiahao Seminary and the Honolulu Mission Printing Office. - 1930: The Municipal Reference Center was established as part of this complex where it houses publications issued by and for the City and County agencies. - 1944: The City & County of Honolulu procured these buildings in an effort to ease the congestion of offices in City Hall (Honolulu Hale). Agency offices were located here for decades. - 2003: The City decided to renovate the auditorium from office spaces to its original state. The auditorium is currently used for City and County of Honolulu departmental activities, local, non-profit organizations can also use it, especially for cultural and arts events. All events must be free and open to the public. - 2010: The Mission Memorial Building (MMB) was renovated and houses the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, the Neighborhood Commission Office, and the Information and Complaints branches. The Department of Customer Services' Public Information Center is also located inside the building near the entrance. Okay, so it may seem to be "boring" to visit these agencies but I find it fascinating to discover and learn about the history of my home State of Hawai'i. Go out and see what you will discover today or tomorrow.