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Banyan Tree, Kauai, Hawai'i  Honolulu Chapter 56
 

Calendar of Events and Community Service

Honolulu Chapter 56* schedules events based on our fiscal calendar, which begins on June 1 and ends on May 31.  Officers serve for two year terms.  Therefore, you will see our Membership luncheon meetings in September and our Aloha luncheon meetings in May.  The luncheons include a brief business meeting and activity. 

Events that are community service are designated with a CS and those that are educational have an Ed after the title.  Our calendar lists the many events that are scheduled for the year.  All events are open to members and the public.  If you are interested in a specific activity, please contact us for more information at
information@ikebana-hawaii.org.

2025-2026 Calendar of Events

Sunday, July 20  - 1-3pm  Sashiko Workshop (Ed)
    Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church
    Learn basic Japanese embroidery techniques to make your own coaster.

Sunday, September 28   11am-2pm  newMembership Fall Luncheon (Ed)
    Natsunoya Tea House - 1935 Makanani Drive 96817
    Celebrate the end of the
    OBon season by learning and dancing basic steps.

Saturday, October 18  9-11am  Green House Visit (Ed)
 
   University of Hawaii Botanical Research Center     Discover the latest research on
    Anthurium breeding at UH explained by Teresita Amore Ph.D.

Saturday, January 17  9am-12noon  New Year's Luncheon (Ed)   
   
Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop - 2950 Manoa Road, 96822
   
    Welcome the Year of the Horse and renew old friendships through flowers
    surrounded by the gardens of old Hawaii.


February 26-28, 2026 Splendors of Ikebana (CS/Ed)
    Manoa Public Library – 2716 Woodlawn Dr.  96822

March  or April  2026 Workshop - Origami using a Dollar Bill (Ed)
     Kaimuki Public Library – 1041 Koko Head Ave. 96816

Sunday, May 17, 2026  Aloha Luncheon (Ed)
    3660 on the Rise – 3660 Waianae Ave. 96816

Community Service

Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56’s mission is to perpetuate the Japanese art of Ikebana through education and community service.  Chapter 56 is comprised of several active ikebana schools who come together to share friendships through flowers and engage in the art of flower arranging and Japanese culture.

We actively plan and engage in community service projects throughout the year.  Educational workshops are held on ikebana and various related arts.  If your school or organization wishes to have a member or a group from Ikebana International provide a demonstration or hands-on workshop, please submit the following. 
All requests must be in writing and submitted at least two months prior to the event. Please indicate the date, time and place, as well as organization/school, contact person, budget available for the project and the approximate number of people involved.   Please contact us for more information at ii56honolulu@gmail.com
  Some projects we have undertaken are shown below:

UH Manoa Dept of E. Asian Lang, Japanese Section's Culture Day -- demonstrations and workshop CS/Ed

Japanese Club -- demonstrations and hands-on sessions for Japanese Language classes CS/Ed

School Outreach -- demonstrations and hands-on sessions for Japanese Language classes CS/Ed

newJapanese Culture Center Honolulu - hands-on workshop for day camp participants  CS/Ed

Moiliili Community Center -- hands-on sessions with Japanese students and arrangements for fundraiser dinners  CS/Ed

Japanese Consulate -- special floral  arrangements CS

Hawaii State Farm Fair at Kualoa Ranch -- arrangements for fund raising CS

Manoa Senior Care Facility - holiday arrangements CS


LEGEND:
  CS = Community Service
  Ed = Educational

Flowers for MCC Banquet

* II Chapter 56 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  Tax-deductible contributions, including new or gently used items, are gratefully accepted. . It's as easy as submitting this form with your donation payment or contact ii56honolulu@gmail.com for more information.