TODAY, Feb. 2
ROZETT’S NURSERY
GARDEN TALK STORY
Where: Rozett’s Nursery, Corner of 28th Street and Kaloli Drive, Keaau
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 2 Details: Free Monthly event, This Month’s topic is epiphytes: easy care plants for your garden. Use of Orchids, Aroids, Bromeliads and vireyas in wild and tamed garden design
Contact: John Rozett, 982- 5422, jrozett@Hawaiiantel.net
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA GARAGE SALE
Where: Mooheau Bandstand, Hilo
When: 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2
Details: Fundraiser to support UH-Hilo teacher ed program and other community educational programs. Clothing, kitchenware, toys, books, household items on sale.
Contact: Karen Maedo, 935- 3506
PAHOA SURF FILM
FESTIVAL
Where: Akebono Theater, 15-2942 Pahoa Village Road
When: 5 p.m. Feb. 2
Details: Tickets $5 in advance at Jeff Hunt Surfboards, $7 at door. Call 965-2322 or email jeffhuntsurfboards@me.com.
Contact: Tiffany Edwards Hunt, 938-8592, newswoman@ mac.com
SUNDAY, Feb. 3
HUNA TALK WITH SERGE KAHILI KING
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 1 p.m. Feb. 3
Details: “How To Feel Good About Yourself,” the all-important key to self-confidence and success in life. Learn about an ancient Hawaiian legend and the wisdom of Huna philosophy. Free.
Contact: Serge Kahili King, 985-8880, serge@huna.org
TUESDAY, FEB. 5
KEAAU HS PARENT, TEACHER CONFERENCES
Where: Keaau High School cafeteria
When: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 5
Details: Keaau High School parent/teacher conferences for second semester.
Contact: Cheryl Chow, 982- 4220, ext. 2237, cheryl_chow@ notes.k12.hi.us
THURSDAY, Feb. 7
BUSINESS ACTION
CENTER IN HILO
Where: Hawaii SBDC Office, 100 Pauahi St., Suite 109, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7.
Details: Business Action Center staff, branch of the DCCA, will assist entrepreneurs obtain their general excise license, business registration forms and information on licensing requirements for state, county and federal.
Contact: Jayna Uyehara, 974- 4000, ext. 62545, bac@dcca. hawaii.gov
HINA COMMUNITY
MEETING
Where: Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa
When: 5:30 PM February 7, 2013
Details: Come and learn about VAC’s HINA Project, partially funded by the County of Hawaii. This project aims to encourage and support a greater awareness of Hawaii Island artists and the economic impact of this unrecognized creative workforce. Visit www.HINArtists.org.
Contact: Tanya Aynessazian, 808-967-8222, director@volcanoartcenter.org
PFLAG MEETING
Where: The Hairy Monkey Store, 92 Kalanianaole Ave.
When: 6 p.m. Feb. 7
Details: Open meeting for parents and friends of lesbians and gays. This is a social event and information meeting. We need volunteers, board members and fund raising venues! All are welcome.
Contact: Janno Scheer, 808- 443-8821, pflagbigisland@ gmail.com
FRIDAY, Feb. 8
KA‘U HOSPITAL ER BENEFIT AT PUNALU’U
Where: Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Pavilion
When: 8 a.m. Feb. 8-9
Details: The Red Hat Ladies of Ka’u and Ka Lae Quilters are holding a bake and craft sale benefitting Ka’u Hospital’s Emergency Room. Funds raised previously helped purchase a pediatric code cart, physiologic monitors, exam lights and gurneys. Contributions are welcomed.
Contact: Barbara Beatty, 929- 9072
ONGOING
5TH ANNUAL BIG ISLAND QUILT SHOP HOP
Where: Kilauea Kreations II, 680 Manono St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Feb. 1
Details: Islandwide, through Feb. 16. Explore eight different quilt shops, on your own or with a bus tour, from Hilo to Kona on Feb. 16. Have your passport stamped for prize drawings, purchase Hawaii-themed quilt blocks and more. Visit www.facebook.com/BigIslandQuiltShopHopHawaii.
Contact: Mary Moody Cox, 960-1100, marymoodycox@ earthlink.net
POLITICS IN FILM
Where: Institute for Astronomy
When: 1 p.m. Fridays
Details: View, discuss films on politics, government to March 8.
Contact: Patricia O’Toole, 333-9850, patsy_otoole@hotmail.com
ECLECTIC WALTZ CROSS STEP WALTZ EVENT
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge
When: 6-9 p.m. Sunday
Details: Eclectic dance on second Sunday of each month. $7 per person. Enjoy a cross step waltz mini lesson at 6:15 p.m., followed by mostly (slow) waltz music and all kinds of blues/nightclub two step/swing. Hover, swirl and fly to an “eclectic range of music.” Visit bigislandeclecticwaltz.com for more info.
Contact: Andolie Marten, 333- 9819, amarten@earthlink.net
KANIKAPILA JAM SESSIONS
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: Kanikapila Jam Sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming with your neighbors and community. Donations are appreciated. Call for info.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter. org
FREE DOG TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
Where: Liliuokalani Park, Hilo
When: 2-4 p.m. Sundays
Details: Free dog training and social events held weekly. Learn to communicate with and motivate your dog and give it the chance to meet new people and dogs. Educational and fun.
Contact: Carl Oguss, 333- 8346, easthawaiidogpsychologycenter@yahoo.com
KOKUA KAILUA
Where: Historic Kailua Village
When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday
Details: One Sunday each month, Historic Kailua Village’s oceanfront Alii Drive becomes a festive pedestrian-only marketplace filled with music, artists, shopping and restaurants encouraging people to shop, dine and buy local. Free Hawaiian entertainment at 4 p.m. at Hulihe‘e Palace. On Feb. 17, March 17, April. 21, May 19, June 9, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.
Contact: Dorlene, 936-9202, dorlenechao@yahoo.com
FREE SKATE FRIDAYS
Where: Wainaku Gym
When: 6-8 p.m. Fridays
Details: Big Island Babes invites rollerskaters; protective equipment required.
Contact: Kate Wood, 993- 9428, cubfankate@yahoo.com
PAHOA ROTARY CLUB
Where: Akebono Theater
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: Help serve with Rotary Club of Pahoa Sunset.
Contact: Alan Lakritz, 987- 5520, einstein.alan@gmail. com
ORCHID ISLE UMPIRES
Where: Kamana Senior Center
When: 7 p.m. second Tuesday
Details: For all interested in umpiring baseball or softball.
Contact: Norman Kaaihue, 989-8788, umpire54@yahoo. com
KINOOLE FARMERS
MARKET
Where: 1990 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 6:30 a.m. Saturdays
Details: Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation event; fruit, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, andagi, soups; free tai-chi lessons at 9 a.m.
Contact: Nate, 937-2663
VOLCANO FARMERS
MARKET
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 6-10 a.m. Sundays
Details: EBT cards accepted. Lots to see and buy, from produce to ono grinds. Contact Linda Ugalde, 936-9705.
Contact: allank3@gmail.com
NEW MOON ONENESS
Where: 996 Iolani St., Hilo
When: 6:30 p.m. monthly
Details: People of various beliefs gather in meditation on Monday closest to the new moon. Vegetarian potluck.
Contact: Cynthia, 640-2345, torian1103@yahoo.com
CAT AND DOG
OVERPOPULATION CLINICS
Where: Keaau Village Market
When: 10-11:30 a.m., second Sunday of each month
Details: Nonprofit Hui Pono Holoholona public meeting to share ideas, concerns, energy with group dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation via spaying/neutering.
Contact: Frannie Pueo, 968- 8279, webmistress@hphhawaii.org
FARM, ART MARKET IN SEAVIEW
Where: Seaview Performing Arts
When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Details: Every Saturday, with farmers, artists and service vendors. Swap meet every second Saturday. EBT welcomed.
Contact: Jenna Way, 965-8756, info@hawaiispace.com
HAWAIIAN FARMERS MARKET IN HILO
Where: Railroad and Makaala, Hilo
When: 7: a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays
Details: Produce, plants, flowers, food; event programs.
Contact: Howard, 769-3989; Russell, 959-6073; hawaiianfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
KA‘U FARMERS MARKET
Where: Ace Hardware, Naalehu
When: 7 a.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday
Details: Naalehu Main Street sponsors. Fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, Ka‘u coffee. Vendors welcome.
Contact: Marge Elwell, 929- 7236, marge@hawaii.rr.com, www.naalehu.org
HILO COFFEE MILL FARMERS MARKET
Where: Mountain View
When: 8 a.m. Saturday
Details: Food, products, entertainment, petting zoo for keiki. EBT accepted.
Contact: Jeanette, 968-1333, hcmcoffee@msn.com
PANAEWA FARMERS MARKET
Where: Panaewa Homestead, Railroad Avenue, Hilo
When: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Details: Produce, plants, arts and crafts, food available. Vendors welcome. Free parking.
Contact: Howard Pe‘a, 959- 7802
NOVICE SWIM TEAM
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday (beginner/ advanced); 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday (elite advanced)
Details: Stroke technique, endurance, stamina; targeted for competitive swimming.
Contact: 935-7141, ext. 211, aquatics@ywcahawaiiisland. org
YOGA FOR SENIORS
Where: Keaau/Pahoa community centers
When: Times vary
Details: Call for details.
Contact: Luna Sophia, 333- 9680, foundation4yoga@ yahoo.com; YMCA, 935-3721
HILO POETRY SLAM FOR ALL AGES
Where: Bayfront Kava Bar
When: 7 p.m. Thursday Details: Kava Bar Poetry Slam, free for all ages every first Thursday of the month. Sign up at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Michele, 238-1413 thepoetmichele@yahoo.com
AH HEONG REUNION
Where: Hilo
When: Sept. 20-22, 2013
Details: Looking for relatives of Peter and Minnie Ah Heong. Call, email for details.
Contact: Bernie Hocson, 960- 0723, nenez@hawaiiantel.net
KONA GARDEN TOUR
Where: Captain Cook
When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays
Details: Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden showcases plants of Hawaii. $4. entry. Free tour at 10 a.m. the second Saturday. $5 tours at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays.
Contact: 323-3318
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: Varies
Details: Classes 3-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, $85/month; 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, $30/month; 25-30 minutes in solar-heated pool.
Contact: Hoku, 935-7141, aquatics@ywcahawaiiisland. org
EHCC HULA CLASSES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 4 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: With Leilehua Yuen; basic fee $40, with discounts.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711
HAWAIIAN CULTURE
Where: Mt. View Senior Center
When: 6-8 p.m.
Details: Hula, chant, conversational Hawaiian; Tuesday- Thursday; $10-$30/month; www.halaumeleohawaii.com.
Contact: 987-1866, halau@ halaumeleohawaii.com
WESTERN LINE DANCE
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge
When: 8 p.m.
Details: Thursdays, 8-10 p.m.; open dance 9-10 p.m. No partner required; beginners welcome. Park in back.
Contact: Andy Aquino, 959- 5960, alpismo@aol.com
ZAZEN MEDITATION IN WAILEA/HAKALAU
Where: Akiko’s Buddhist B&B
When: Varies
Details: Sitting meditation from 6:45-8:20 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Fridays, and 5:20-6:20 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. For all levels.
Contact: Akiko Masuda, 963- 6422, msakiko@hawaii.rr.com
BEGINNING AIKIDO
Where: Aikido of Hilo
When: Various times and days
Details: For all ages; nonprofit. Visit www.AikidoOfHilo.org.
Contact: 935-2454
LIFE DRAWING
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: Students bring art supplies, pay $10 model fee.
Contact: 935-9085, info@ehcc. org
LEARN IRISH STEP DANCE
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Sarah Nash teaches.
Contact: 935-7141, ext. 211; hsumiki@ywcahawaiiisland. org
ART for DISABLED ADULTS
Where: Wailoa Center, Hilo
When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays
Details: Dennis Leatherman teaches art classes for stroke survivors and disabled adults; $10/month. Call 961-2825.
Contact: Shauna, AHA, 936- 6922, shauna.tuohy@heart.org
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: Varies
Details: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3-5 p.m., $85/month; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, $30/ month.
Contact: Hoku, 935-7141, aquatics@ywcahawaiiisland. org
