UPCOMING EVENTS
Project #23
Waimea Bay Clean Up &
Get outside series: Bouldering & Crag Ethics
Join us on Sunday June 24th at Waimea Bay for the next installment of our Get Outside Series! This time board members Ryan, Jess, and Kris will be focusing on helping climbers make the transition to bouldering outdoors with a focus on crag ethics and safety. *THIS IS NOT A GUIDED CLIMBING EVENT*
We’ll also be demonstrating some of the Crag ethics we’ll be discussing that day by doing a clean up of Waimea Bay.
Who: Anyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the Bay and help us with the cleaning efforts. The course itself is geared towards climbers who have been climbing regularly for at least one month in the gym and are ready to make the understanding the transition to climbing outdoors. (Class size will be limited to 15 climbers.)
What to bring: For the clean up bring reliable footwear and work or gardening gloves if you have any. For the class bring comfortable clothes, and climbing shoes, especially if you're going to stay afterwards to climb. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen.
When: Sunday, June 24th Clean up will start at 8:30am, and the class will start at 10:00am and should be over by 12:00pm.
Where: Waimea Bay. Meet up by the cliffs to the left of the parking lot.
Anyone is welcome to the clean up and to hang out after the course, however the course is limited to the first 15 RSVP's.
We’ll also be demonstrating some of the Crag ethics we’ll be discussing that day by doing a clean up of Waimea Bay.
Who: Anyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the Bay and help us with the cleaning efforts. The course itself is geared towards climbers who have been climbing regularly for at least one month in the gym and are ready to make the understanding the transition to climbing outdoors. (Class size will be limited to 15 climbers.)
What to bring: For the clean up bring reliable footwear and work or gardening gloves if you have any. For the class bring comfortable clothes, and climbing shoes, especially if you're going to stay afterwards to climb. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen.
When: Sunday, June 24th Clean up will start at 8:30am, and the class will start at 10:00am and should be over by 12:00pm.
Where: Waimea Bay. Meet up by the cliffs to the left of the parking lot.
Anyone is welcome to the clean up and to hang out after the course, however the course is limited to the first 15 RSVP's.
Project #22
Get outside series: Belaying, Rope Management, and etiquette
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What: Hands on belaying, rope management, and etiquette class
When: Saturday, May 19th (9:00am to 11:00am) Where: The Arch Project Climbing Center, Waipahu, HI Who: Climbers ready to transition to outdoor climbing (must have at least 1 month experience climbing). Online waiver should be filled out in advance (CLICK HERE). Reservations limited to the first 12 people. Details: We're excited to have the opportunity to have two of our board members and former Colorado sport climbing instructors Kris and Jess Kyle impart some knowledge to our growing climbing community! If you've been enjoying indoor climbing and want to start utilizing those skills in an outdoor setting, this event is for you. The first class of this series, we will focus on the different types of rope climbing, outdoor etiquette for rope climbing, teaching the basics of rope management and harnesses, demonstrate how to use the essential equipment, and instruct you how to belay and be belayed! If you have shoes and harness, please bring them with you. |
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PAST EVENTS
Project #21
Town Boulder Clean Up
What: This pleasantly and conveniently located Town Boulders with little to no approach will have ample parking at the trail head of Kapena Falls. We'll be sweeping through the brush and streams for any trash and of course finishing up the afternoon with some bouldering so don't forget your climbing shoes and we'll provide the crash pads!
When: Sunday, April 29th @12pm - 3pm
Where: Kapena Falls Trailhead 2233 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hi, 96817
Who: Anyone willing and able, climbers and non-climbers are welcomed!
Details: Aside from the trash pick up, there may be some light trail maintenance and boulder cleaning involved. We will have put up mosquitoes punks around the area and along trail, but mosquito repellent is still advised along with garden gloves, light hiking attire, covered shoes and any tool that can be used for clean up. We'll be providing trash bags and buckets for trash collection and disposal.
When: Sunday, April 29th @12pm - 3pm
Where: Kapena Falls Trailhead 2233 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hi, 96817
Who: Anyone willing and able, climbers and non-climbers are welcomed!
Details: Aside from the trash pick up, there may be some light trail maintenance and boulder cleaning involved. We will have put up mosquitoes punks around the area and along trail, but mosquito repellent is still advised along with garden gloves, light hiking attire, covered shoes and any tool that can be used for clean up. We'll be providing trash bags and buckets for trash collection and disposal.
PROJECT #20
Mokuleia Waste Station Establishment
What: We are adding a WAG bag waste station at the Mokuleia crag to help with the current "crappy" bathroom situation. WAG bags, which allow individuals who "just gotta go" to take care of business in a sanitary and convenient manner will be made available for a small donation. We hope that this will help clean up the toilet paper and human waste that has accumulated at the edge of the crag.
When: Saturday, March 4th - We will be hauling a number of components for the waste management installation (a bunch of WAG bags, a storage box, and some other odds and ends) up to the crag. We will meet and get organized at the trailhead between 10:00 and 10:30.
Details: Many hands make light work. If you can help us haul some items up the trail, this would be greatly appreciated! And of course, we will get some climbing in as well.
When: Saturday, March 4th - We will be hauling a number of components for the waste management installation (a bunch of WAG bags, a storage box, and some other odds and ends) up to the crag. We will meet and get organized at the trailhead between 10:00 and 10:30.
Details: Many hands make light work. If you can help us haul some items up the trail, this would be greatly appreciated! And of course, we will get some climbing in as well.
PROJECT #19
OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE-RECYCLE/REUSE/RESELL
WHAT: GOT GEAR? NEED GEAR? The Arch Project is hosting it's second annual Outdoor Gear Exchange. We want to encourage Oahu's outdoors adventure community to recycle and reuse. If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas this year or need to unload some old gear, come down to our event, buy or swap gear, haggle a little, or donate it to a good home!
WHERE: Arch Project Climbing Center. 94-503 Uke'e Street Unit 406, Waipahu, HI, 96797
WHEN: Sunday, Jan 28th. 8am-1pm
COST: The event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! So come and check it out.
DETAILS: If you're interested in selling your gear please show up before the start of our event (7:30 am). Feel free to bring a tarp or table to place your goods on.
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-Gear should be in clean, good condition, and clearly tagged with a price and size (if applicable). Photography or electronic items should be charged and able to be tested on site. Limited availability for power outlets.
-If you're interested in selling your gear for a good cause - The Arch Project will have special tags available at the door for you to place on items for the which the proceeds will benefit our non-profit organization. 100% of the proceeds from our events goes directly to the nonprofit!
-Individual items can be brought for sale without a table - if you can wear it (backpacks, shoes, jackets, sunglasses, etc - you can sell it without a table, be your own advertisement and get creative!
-Firearms or illegal weapons are prohibited.
-Bathroom facilities will be available on site
-SPREAD THE WORD! Help make this event a success and encourage your favorite gearhead to unload a little a share the wealth =)
WHERE: Arch Project Climbing Center. 94-503 Uke'e Street Unit 406, Waipahu, HI, 96797
WHEN: Sunday, Jan 28th. 8am-1pm
COST: The event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! So come and check it out.
DETAILS: If you're interested in selling your gear please show up before the start of our event (7:30 am). Feel free to bring a tarp or table to place your goods on.
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-Gear should be in clean, good condition, and clearly tagged with a price and size (if applicable). Photography or electronic items should be charged and able to be tested on site. Limited availability for power outlets.
-If you're interested in selling your gear for a good cause - The Arch Project will have special tags available at the door for you to place on items for the which the proceeds will benefit our non-profit organization. 100% of the proceeds from our events goes directly to the nonprofit!
-Individual items can be brought for sale without a table - if you can wear it (backpacks, shoes, jackets, sunglasses, etc - you can sell it without a table, be your own advertisement and get creative!
-Firearms or illegal weapons are prohibited.
-Bathroom facilities will be available on site
-SPREAD THE WORD! Help make this event a success and encourage your favorite gearhead to unload a little a share the wealth =)
Project #18: Angel Tree and Wrap Party!
What: Aloha!! Last year @thearchprojecthawaii and it's members participated in the @projecthawaiiinc toy drive. This year we are doing the same and would love you to participate. We have a small angel tree up at The Arch Project Climbing Center that has 20 ornaments hanging with wish lists of houseless kids we are sponsoring.
Many of these things are basic needs and we would love to help them.
How to help: If you would like to be involved simply come in to The Arch Project Climbing Center and pick an ornament (multiple people can sponsor one keiki!). Make sure to write down your name and who you sponsored on the list at the front desk. You can either wrap the items, or bring them back to the gym unwrapped and we will take care of them at our "wrap party" on December 15th at 8:30pm. Gifts will be delivered on December 16th. *Please include gift receipt if possible, especially for clothing items.
When: Pick up an ornament (with a wishlist) as soon as you can. Return the gifts by December 15th at 8:30pm. Wrapping party begins at 8:30 on December 15th!
Many of these things are basic needs and we would love to help them.
How to help: If you would like to be involved simply come in to The Arch Project Climbing Center and pick an ornament (multiple people can sponsor one keiki!). Make sure to write down your name and who you sponsored on the list at the front desk. You can either wrap the items, or bring them back to the gym unwrapped and we will take care of them at our "wrap party" on December 15th at 8:30pm. Gifts will be delivered on December 16th. *Please include gift receipt if possible, especially for clothing items.
When: Pick up an ornament (with a wishlist) as soon as you can. Return the gifts by December 15th at 8:30pm. Wrapping party begins at 8:30 on December 15th!
Project #17: Help Serve Oahu's Homeless - La Ho’omaika’i Food Drive
WHEN: 6:00pm Wednesday, 11/22 to assemble and pack meals
8:00-11am Thursday, 11/23 to load and deliver
ADDRESS FOR DROP OFF DONATIONS AND INGREDIENT PICK UP:
The Arch Project Climbing Center
94-503 Uke'e Street Units 405-406
Waipahu, HI 96813
808-671-8000
Hours: MWF 10am-10pm, TU/TH 3pm-10pm, Sat 12-8, Sun12-6
www.archprojectclimbing.com
Aloha climbers, campers, and friends who care - this is the FOURTH year of this event provide meals to those who are not fortunate enough to have a place or family in Oahu to go to.
The first year our goal was to make 100-150 Thanksgiving Sandwich Meals, and we made and served almost 350 people! The next year we hoped for 500, and we served over 600 people! Last year, we held a fundraiser through the Reel Rock film tour and raised $2000 and served over 1100 people. This year we raised almost $5000 and I have high hopes that we will go beyond that number and can truly make sure than no one in Oa...hu is hungry on Thanksgiving day due to your generosity and the help of all the volunteers who cook, prepared, and serve our community.
Again, this year the goal is to make Thanksgiving meals that are simple to make, nutritious, and environmentally friendly (*it is not illegal to feed homeless in Honolulu like it is in Chicago and LA) - here's the menu:
1. Hot turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy
2. Dessert
3. Apple or Orange
4. Boxed juice or bottled water
5. Personal hygeine goods (toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, razors, feminine goods, etc...)
6. Pet food
We will be doing things a little differently to make the packing process more efficient - and we need your help!
Throughout the week before Thanksgiving, we will be using The Arch Project Climbing Center as a central drop-off and pick-up point for donated ingredients (see below how you can help!). All cooked or prepared meal components should be brought to the gym the day before Thanksgiving and volunteers will assemble the meals and pack the bags.
On Thanksgiving we will distribute the meals in the morning and early afternoon before people go to their own families for dinner. The goal is to quietly find those in need around our city and focus on taking the time to safely distribute food and listen to what people need.
HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS PROJECT:
1. DONATE FOOD OR HYGEINE ITEMS! - join the event and post a message to commit to a cooking donation or ingredient drop off! We post needs and take donations up until the morning of the deliver, but the earlier we have an inventory the more we know what we need.
2. HELP US COOK AT HOME! - we will distribute dry ingredients for the meals that need to be cooked or prepared that week and brought back to the gym the day before Thanksgiving so that we can pack the meals!
3. ASSEMBLE AND PACK! - we will be meeting at The Arch Project Climbing Center to assemble the meals and pack the bags at 6:00pm on Wednesday 11/22.
4. DELIVER ALOHA! - we invite you, friends, and family in helping us spread aloha across the island to Oahu's houseless population by sharing these meals with them.
DONATION LIST NEEDS:
1. Roast Turkey Meat (Costco whole roasted Turkey Breasts work great!)
2. Stuffing mix
3. Gravy mix
4. Cranberry sauce (canned)
5. Mashed potatoes
6. Dessert Bar mix
7. Fresh Fruit (apples, bananas, oranges)
10. Recycled brown paper lunch bags
11. Boxed juices or bottled water
12. Ziploc bags (sandwich sized)
13. Large garbage bags
14. Bread
15. Butter
16. Chicken broth
17. Aluminum foil sheets
18. Plastic wrap
19. Cardboard boxes to hold the bags
20. Long folding tables (borrow for prep night)
21. Large coolers (borrow for prep night)
22. Hygeine items - tooth brushes, travel size toothpaste/deodorant, razors, etc.
**Donations of any travel sized personal health care items, snacks, or children's items (toys, clothes) would also be greatly appreciated
*I'll also be getting dog and cat food to feed pets that belong to the homeless as well but you can help donate this too!
8:00-11am Thursday, 11/23 to load and deliver
ADDRESS FOR DROP OFF DONATIONS AND INGREDIENT PICK UP:
The Arch Project Climbing Center
94-503 Uke'e Street Units 405-406
Waipahu, HI 96813
808-671-8000
Hours: MWF 10am-10pm, TU/TH 3pm-10pm, Sat 12-8, Sun12-6
www.archprojectclimbing.com
Aloha climbers, campers, and friends who care - this is the FOURTH year of this event provide meals to those who are not fortunate enough to have a place or family in Oahu to go to.
The first year our goal was to make 100-150 Thanksgiving Sandwich Meals, and we made and served almost 350 people! The next year we hoped for 500, and we served over 600 people! Last year, we held a fundraiser through the Reel Rock film tour and raised $2000 and served over 1100 people. This year we raised almost $5000 and I have high hopes that we will go beyond that number and can truly make sure than no one in Oa...hu is hungry on Thanksgiving day due to your generosity and the help of all the volunteers who cook, prepared, and serve our community.
Again, this year the goal is to make Thanksgiving meals that are simple to make, nutritious, and environmentally friendly (*it is not illegal to feed homeless in Honolulu like it is in Chicago and LA) - here's the menu:
1. Hot turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy
2. Dessert
3. Apple or Orange
4. Boxed juice or bottled water
5. Personal hygeine goods (toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, razors, feminine goods, etc...)
6. Pet food
We will be doing things a little differently to make the packing process more efficient - and we need your help!
Throughout the week before Thanksgiving, we will be using The Arch Project Climbing Center as a central drop-off and pick-up point for donated ingredients (see below how you can help!). All cooked or prepared meal components should be brought to the gym the day before Thanksgiving and volunteers will assemble the meals and pack the bags.
On Thanksgiving we will distribute the meals in the morning and early afternoon before people go to their own families for dinner. The goal is to quietly find those in need around our city and focus on taking the time to safely distribute food and listen to what people need.
HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS PROJECT:
1. DONATE FOOD OR HYGEINE ITEMS! - join the event and post a message to commit to a cooking donation or ingredient drop off! We post needs and take donations up until the morning of the deliver, but the earlier we have an inventory the more we know what we need.
2. HELP US COOK AT HOME! - we will distribute dry ingredients for the meals that need to be cooked or prepared that week and brought back to the gym the day before Thanksgiving so that we can pack the meals!
3. ASSEMBLE AND PACK! - we will be meeting at The Arch Project Climbing Center to assemble the meals and pack the bags at 6:00pm on Wednesday 11/22.
4. DELIVER ALOHA! - we invite you, friends, and family in helping us spread aloha across the island to Oahu's houseless population by sharing these meals with them.
DONATION LIST NEEDS:
1. Roast Turkey Meat (Costco whole roasted Turkey Breasts work great!)
2. Stuffing mix
3. Gravy mix
4. Cranberry sauce (canned)
5. Mashed potatoes
6. Dessert Bar mix
7. Fresh Fruit (apples, bananas, oranges)
10. Recycled brown paper lunch bags
11. Boxed juices or bottled water
12. Ziploc bags (sandwich sized)
13. Large garbage bags
14. Bread
15. Butter
16. Chicken broth
17. Aluminum foil sheets
18. Plastic wrap
19. Cardboard boxes to hold the bags
20. Long folding tables (borrow for prep night)
21. Large coolers (borrow for prep night)
22. Hygeine items - tooth brushes, travel size toothpaste/deodorant, razors, etc.
**Donations of any travel sized personal health care items, snacks, or children's items (toys, clothes) would also be greatly appreciated
*I'll also be getting dog and cat food to feed pets that belong to the homeless as well but you can help donate this too!
Project #16: REEL ROCK
WHAT: The Arch Project Hawaii is proud to host the 2017 Reel Rock 12 film this year. Founded in 2006 by filmmakers Josh Lowell (Big UP Productions) and Peter Mortimer (Sender Films), the REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year to live audiences throughout the world. The film tour is the definitive annual event for climbing communities globally, and we are happy to bring it to members of the outdoor community in Oahu this year. The general admission ticket includes admission to the Reel Rock movie event, membership to The Arch Project organization, and 1 raffle ticket to win one of many amazing prizes from our sponsors. All proceeds from this event will help fund our annual Thanksgiving Day Feed-the-Homeless Event.
WHERE: The Arch Project Climbing Center, 94-503 Uke'e Street Units 405-406, Waipahu, HI 96797
WHEN: Saturday, November 4th, 2017
-Doors open at 6:00pm
-Film starts at 7:00pm
EATS & DRINKS: Food and beverage items will be available for sale, proceeds to benefit The Arch Project's upcoming Thanksgiving Feed the Homeless event. Come hungry and thirsty!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
-Raffle drawings will be held throughout the event, so be on time for your best chance to win!
-The film is family friendly, children are welcome
-Online ticket sales have closed! Tickets will be available for $20.00 at the door!
-Tickets can also be purchased by CASH only at The Arch Project Climbing Center
WHERE: The Arch Project Climbing Center, 94-503 Uke'e Street Units 405-406, Waipahu, HI 96797
WHEN: Saturday, November 4th, 2017
-Doors open at 6:00pm
-Film starts at 7:00pm
EATS & DRINKS: Food and beverage items will be available for sale, proceeds to benefit The Arch Project's upcoming Thanksgiving Feed the Homeless event. Come hungry and thirsty!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
-Raffle drawings will be held throughout the event, so be on time for your best chance to win!
-The film is family friendly, children are welcome
-Online ticket sales have closed! Tickets will be available for $20.00 at the door!
-Tickets can also be purchased by CASH only at The Arch Project Climbing Center
Project #15 Waimea Bay Clean Up
WHAT: The Arch Project Hawaii is super excited to announce our 15th project. For this event we are partnering with Out On The Rocks, an organisation on island with a mission to improve the physical and mental health of lgbt/queer people in the state of Hawaii through participation in rock climbing and to create and foster an environment within the climbing community at large that is safe and affirming for all people.
To help kick off Honolulu Pride week (which runs from October 14-October 22 for Oahu) with some aloha and community service we will be doing a clean up of Waimea Bay Beach. For many of the people in our community who climb outdoors Waimea Bay is where we cut our teeth on real rock. Because the beach is such so stunningly beautiful and gets such heavy traffic, it an also get loaded up with trash. So we’ll be doing our part to help with some aloha ‘aina to help give back to a place that has given so much to many of us. Out On The Rocks will also be marching in the Pride Parade on the morning of October 21st and anyone is more than welcome to join! Check out their website for more info (www.outontherocks.com)
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th @8:00am-12:30pm
WHERE: Waimea Bay Beach Park Is located at 61-31 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
WHO: Anyone willing and able climbers and non-climbers!
DETAILS: We'll be getting to Waimea Bay early in the morning to beat out the traffic and crowds. We'll go through the parking lot, the grassy areas and then work our way down along the beachfront and cliffs for trash. This clean up also does not offer trash pick up so we will be hauling the trash to the dump ourselves (located in Wahiawa). If any of our volunteers have trucks and don't mind helping with the trash removal, it will be greatly appreciated and we'll be providing tarps to protect the bed.
Suggested attire will be light, sun protective wear, covered footwear, beach wear and sandals for later. If you have your own garden gloves or other trash picking up tools please feel free to bring them along. We will be providing trash bags, buckets and basic latex gloves.
Afterwards we will be enjoying everything the beach and sun has to offer so make sure to pack for some climbing and the beach! We will be barbecuing some hot dogs and providing refreshments and snacks after the cleanup so please RSVP so we have a headcount and know how much food and refreshments to bring. Feel free to bring food for yourself if hot dogs are not in your diet!
PARKING is available at Waimea Bay itself, or in the event the lot is already full there is limited street parking on the Haleiwa side of of Kam highway. Additional parking is available for a fee at St. Peter and Paul's church or Waimea Valley.
To help kick off Honolulu Pride week (which runs from October 14-October 22 for Oahu) with some aloha and community service we will be doing a clean up of Waimea Bay Beach. For many of the people in our community who climb outdoors Waimea Bay is where we cut our teeth on real rock. Because the beach is such so stunningly beautiful and gets such heavy traffic, it an also get loaded up with trash. So we’ll be doing our part to help with some aloha ‘aina to help give back to a place that has given so much to many of us. Out On The Rocks will also be marching in the Pride Parade on the morning of October 21st and anyone is more than welcome to join! Check out their website for more info (www.outontherocks.com)
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th @8:00am-12:30pm
WHERE: Waimea Bay Beach Park Is located at 61-31 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
WHO: Anyone willing and able climbers and non-climbers!
DETAILS: We'll be getting to Waimea Bay early in the morning to beat out the traffic and crowds. We'll go through the parking lot, the grassy areas and then work our way down along the beachfront and cliffs for trash. This clean up also does not offer trash pick up so we will be hauling the trash to the dump ourselves (located in Wahiawa). If any of our volunteers have trucks and don't mind helping with the trash removal, it will be greatly appreciated and we'll be providing tarps to protect the bed.
Suggested attire will be light, sun protective wear, covered footwear, beach wear and sandals for later. If you have your own garden gloves or other trash picking up tools please feel free to bring them along. We will be providing trash bags, buckets and basic latex gloves.
Afterwards we will be enjoying everything the beach and sun has to offer so make sure to pack for some climbing and the beach! We will be barbecuing some hot dogs and providing refreshments and snacks after the cleanup so please RSVP so we have a headcount and know how much food and refreshments to bring. Feel free to bring food for yourself if hot dogs are not in your diet!
PARKING is available at Waimea Bay itself, or in the event the lot is already full there is limited street parking on the Haleiwa side of of Kam highway. Additional parking is available for a fee at St. Peter and Paul's church or Waimea Valley.
Project #14
Climb With BIG Brother BIG Sister
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What: For this event we have contacted the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation and teamed up with Volcanic Rock Gym to give the "big" and "small" siblings an opportunity to experience something different, such as rock climbing! Volcanic Rock Gym will be donating their facility and staff time that will allow us to provide a fun filled morning for the participants of Big Brother Big Sister.
When: Saturday, September 30th, 2017 @9:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Volcanic Rock Gym 201 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Building #25, Kailua, HI 96734
Details: As much as we love engaging the climbing community this upcoming event will be a closed to volunteers. Because of the limited space and the privacy and sensitivity of some of the youth involved we will not be opening this event to volunteers. This event will only be open to the participants from Big Brother Big Sisters, volunteering staff of Volcanic Rock Gym and board members that can assist with the climbing. We will be providing lunch (pizzas) and drinks for all the participants as well.
When: Saturday, September 30th, 2017 @9:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Volcanic Rock Gym 201 Kapaa Quarry Pl, Building #25, Kailua, HI 96734
Details: As much as we love engaging the climbing community this upcoming event will be a closed to volunteers. Because of the limited space and the privacy and sensitivity of some of the youth involved we will not be opening this event to volunteers. This event will only be open to the participants from Big Brother Big Sisters, volunteering staff of Volcanic Rock Gym and board members that can assist with the climbing. We will be providing lunch (pizzas) and drinks for all the participants as well.
Project #13 Ho'ola Na Pua Site Clean Up
What: Although this cleanup is not our usual crag cleanup, it's something we believe in and are super excited to be a part of. We are partnering with Ho'ola Na Pua, an amazing organization on island that works with victims of trafficking by providing services including health, education, advocacy, and reintegration.
They just managed to obtain a new permanent location and The Arch Project Hawaii is looking for volunteers to help provide some assistance with cleaning up and getting the grounds ready.
When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017 @9am - 12pm
Where: North Shore (see NOTICE below)
Details: Plan for a day of yard work: Bring sturdy shoes, sunglasses, a hat/visor sunscreen etc or whatever you'll need work hard and protect yourself from the sun. If you've got work gloves, a broom, shovel, rake, or weed whacker you can lend to the cause all the better. We'll be providing some cleaning tools, and industrial garbage bags, sunscreen and mosquito repellent for our members that need them.
Afterwards join us for some light refreshments and a day of sun and fun at Waimea beach!
NOTICE: Due to the sensitive nature of Ho'ola Na Pua's work you will need to RSVP below. We will be closing registration for this community service event at NOON on August 18th. All volunteers will need to have completed Ho'ola Na Pua's waiver (which can be found at https://hoolanapua.org/new-volunteers/ ) by that time. Out of respect and in consideration of Ho'ola Na Pua's mission we will not be publishing the location of their facility. Volunteers who are signed up with us and have completed their waivers will be notified individually via email of disclosed location prior to the morning of the cleanup. Additionally please refrain from photography or posting geo-tagged/location information for this event out of respect for the safety and privacy of their clients.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us, or talk with one of our friendly board members, Mahalo for your kokua and see you all on Saturday August 19th!
They just managed to obtain a new permanent location and The Arch Project Hawaii is looking for volunteers to help provide some assistance with cleaning up and getting the grounds ready.
When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017 @9am - 12pm
Where: North Shore (see NOTICE below)
Details: Plan for a day of yard work: Bring sturdy shoes, sunglasses, a hat/visor sunscreen etc or whatever you'll need work hard and protect yourself from the sun. If you've got work gloves, a broom, shovel, rake, or weed whacker you can lend to the cause all the better. We'll be providing some cleaning tools, and industrial garbage bags, sunscreen and mosquito repellent for our members that need them.
Afterwards join us for some light refreshments and a day of sun and fun at Waimea beach!
NOTICE: Due to the sensitive nature of Ho'ola Na Pua's work you will need to RSVP below. We will be closing registration for this community service event at NOON on August 18th. All volunteers will need to have completed Ho'ola Na Pua's waiver (which can be found at https://hoolanapua.org/new-volunteers/ ) by that time. Out of respect and in consideration of Ho'ola Na Pua's mission we will not be publishing the location of their facility. Volunteers who are signed up with us and have completed their waivers will be notified individually via email of disclosed location prior to the morning of the cleanup. Additionally please refrain from photography or posting geo-tagged/location information for this event out of respect for the safety and privacy of their clients.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us, or talk with one of our friendly board members, Mahalo for your kokua and see you all on Saturday August 19th!
Project # 12
Anniversary Silo Clean Up!!!
WHAT: The Arch Project is officially almost 1 year old! We'd like to celebrate our up coming anniversary by revisiting our first official clean up site, the Silos! A year ago there were multiple abandoned homeless encampment. With a team of just 9 and permission from the church, we hauled out 2 truck loads of tarp, tent, cooler, and loads of trash and made the dump runs ourselves. This time around we're teaming up with members of the church who have done some gardening and need our help to clear out the yard waste and trash that was left hidden among the over grown brush. It'll be a bit of work again but with more helping hands, we'll knock it out in no time and will have plenty of time to climb!
WHEN: Saturday, July 22nd @8:30am-12:00pm
WHERE: The Silos located behind St. Peter and Pauls' Mission Church at 59 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (see map below)
WHO: Anyone willing and able!
DETAILS: The approach for the Silo is pleasantly short but does have some over grown California grass and is surrounded by a lot of brush and trees. Most of the trash will be found near the entrance and towards the first set of boulders. The rest of the trail is on trickier terrain (we will be advising those who are unsure about their hiking and physical abilities to proceed past the first boulders, there will be some scrambling involved) and have less trash to clean out. Because of the lack of foot traffic, we'd like to reestablish the current trail and make it more visible by clearing out unwanted California grass and invasive brush along with tagging it. This clean up also does not offer trash pick up so we will be hauling the trash to the dump ourselves (located in Wahiawa). If any of our volunteers have trucks and don't mind helping with the trash removal, it will be greatly appreciated and we'll be providing tarps to protect the bed.
The Silos is known to have mosquitoes and can be quite humid, suggested attire will be light hiking pant, long sleeve, and hiking shoes. Other things to bring if available are garden gloves, change of clothes (for climbing), swim wear and flip flops (if you choose to enjoy the rest of your day at the beach) and plenty of drinking water.
We will be providing trash bags, mosquito repellent, mosquito punks, trimming tools, and buckets for trash. If you have your own garden tools that can be useful for cutting down small branches or removal of grass, rakes, or dust pan, please bring them along with tools for picking up trash if you don't have gloves and don't want to use your hands.
We will be barbecuing some hot dogs and providing refreshments and snacks after the cleanup, so please RSVP below so we have a head count and know how much food and refreshments we should bring. Feel free to bring food for yourself if hot dogs are not in your diet!
***PARKING will be at the back of the church. When you arrive let the guard know your with us! Parking may be limited so carpooling is encouraged!
*** As much as we love seeing our keiki's volunteer we will be asking parents to no bring the children to the clean up because of possible sharp tools and objects at this clean up. Thank you.
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Project # 11
Be Prepared and Get CPR Certified!!!
WHAT: Did you know the leading cause of death in America is cardiac arrest? As our climbing community grows, we want our number of helping hands to grow as well. What was that? Did you ask how you can help? Help by getting CPR certified. With your CPR certification, every individual around you benefits. I'm not talking about just our climbing community but outside our ohana of climbers such as our family, friends and everyone around you. The Arch Project will be holding a CPR class that you and your friends can sign up for. Our instructor, Don Issacs, an American Heart Association certified CPR instructor and Bellow's lifeguard of over 20 years, will be conducting our CPR class at an affordable group rate. CPR classes usually range from $100 to $120 dollars, with Don donating most of his time to help us be better prepared, it will only be costing each individual $40 to get certified. Book with us today!
WHEN: June 25th Sunday @12pm
WHERE: Class will be held at the Pearl City VCA Education Conference room. 98-1254 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782 (SEE MAP BELOW)
WHO: We have limited seating and will be taking the first 15 reservations.
DETAILS: There will be plenty of parking at Waimalu Shopping Center (near the Cattle Company) and the VCA Education Conference room will be located on the lower level of the VCA Hospital next to Tea Time. To get there from the VCA entrance (do not enter hospital), walk around the building towards the street side, and continue down the steps around the building. Entrance will be next to Tea Time. We will have signs from VCA Hospital that will direct you to the CPR class. Please come with payment in hand. It will be $40 per person and cash or check will be accepted. Please make checks payable to Don Issacs.
Please keep in mind, we are only limited to 15 spots, so if you reserve a spot please be sure to show up. If you booked a class and want to cancel, please notify us 24 hours in advance so we can fill the spot with someone else who may want to be there.
WHEN: June 25th Sunday @12pm
WHERE: Class will be held at the Pearl City VCA Education Conference room. 98-1254 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782 (SEE MAP BELOW)
WHO: We have limited seating and will be taking the first 15 reservations.
DETAILS: There will be plenty of parking at Waimalu Shopping Center (near the Cattle Company) and the VCA Education Conference room will be located on the lower level of the VCA Hospital next to Tea Time. To get there from the VCA entrance (do not enter hospital), walk around the building towards the street side, and continue down the steps around the building. Entrance will be next to Tea Time. We will have signs from VCA Hospital that will direct you to the CPR class. Please come with payment in hand. It will be $40 per person and cash or check will be accepted. Please make checks payable to Don Issacs.
Please keep in mind, we are only limited to 15 spots, so if you reserve a spot please be sure to show up. If you booked a class and want to cancel, please notify us 24 hours in advance so we can fill the spot with someone else who may want to be there.
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PROJECT # 10
Angels and More Trail Day!
WHAT: It'll be a trail maintenance/cleanup day for some little gems located at the entrance of Kaena Point. There's some overgrown California grass and other invasive shrubberies along the trail leading to the Angels, Ice Berg, Bitch Blocks and other boulders. Most of the trash if found around the parking lot and beginning of the trail and the rest we'll be cutting down some grass for a more pleasant hiking experience! And of course a climbing session will be a must!
WHEN: May 20th Saturday @9am
WHERE: The boulders are located at the end of the road off of Farrington Highway. Parking is anywhere where the road ends before the gate to Kaena Point. We'll have our banner set up on the right parking area so you can't miss us! (see map below)
WHO: Anyone that wants to help! Kids are welcomed but because of dangerous tools being used for trail maintenance please keep them close to you at all times. This is state property and a bird sanctuary so for those with four legged furry children, we apologize but need to ask you to have your dogs sit this one out.
DETAILS: The trash on this trail is located mostly at the parking and trail head. Although there is public trash bins located at the trail head there is still evident trash all over the parking area. We'd like to cleanup those areas then do them trail maintenance.
Because this is an early to noon clean up with overgrown California grass and no coverage from the sun, we suggest our volunteers to wear light long hiking pants, light long sleeve (change of clothes for after clean up if you choose to climb or hit the beach), sunblock, sunglasses, hat, hiking shoes, lots of water and garden gloves. Other things that could be used at this clean up are rakes, dust pan, weed eater, alternative tools for cutting grass (machete) and tools for trash pick up and a beach chair for hanging out afterwards. We will be providing trash bags, buckets, tents, refreshments and snacks.
As much as we love to see kids involved with community services, we suggest you do not bring your children at this event because of the possible danger of being close to the road and tools being used. If you do decide to bring your children, please be sure to keep them close to you at all times. Also, like our last event, this is state property and a bird sanctuary so please do NOT bring your dogs. As per DLNR, this is a "no dogs" area. As always, access in Hawaii is a delicate situation. Mahalo for your understanding and cooperation.
WHEN: May 20th Saturday @9am
WHERE: The boulders are located at the end of the road off of Farrington Highway. Parking is anywhere where the road ends before the gate to Kaena Point. We'll have our banner set up on the right parking area so you can't miss us! (see map below)
WHO: Anyone that wants to help! Kids are welcomed but because of dangerous tools being used for trail maintenance please keep them close to you at all times. This is state property and a bird sanctuary so for those with four legged furry children, we apologize but need to ask you to have your dogs sit this one out.
DETAILS: The trash on this trail is located mostly at the parking and trail head. Although there is public trash bins located at the trail head there is still evident trash all over the parking area. We'd like to cleanup those areas then do them trail maintenance.
Because this is an early to noon clean up with overgrown California grass and no coverage from the sun, we suggest our volunteers to wear light long hiking pants, light long sleeve (change of clothes for after clean up if you choose to climb or hit the beach), sunblock, sunglasses, hat, hiking shoes, lots of water and garden gloves. Other things that could be used at this clean up are rakes, dust pan, weed eater, alternative tools for cutting grass (machete) and tools for trash pick up and a beach chair for hanging out afterwards. We will be providing trash bags, buckets, tents, refreshments and snacks.
As much as we love to see kids involved with community services, we suggest you do not bring your children at this event because of the possible danger of being close to the road and tools being used. If you do decide to bring your children, please be sure to keep them close to you at all times. Also, like our last event, this is state property and a bird sanctuary so please do NOT bring your dogs. As per DLNR, this is a "no dogs" area. As always, access in Hawaii is a delicate situation. Mahalo for your understanding and cooperation.
