TODAY, Feb. 9
PUA PLANT SALE
Where: Maka’eo Events Pavilion, old Kona Airport
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Kona Outdoor Circle annual plant sale, with all types of plants, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, orchids, bromeliads, cactus, tropicals and ornamental landscape shrubs and trees. Arrive early for best selection.
Contact: KOC office, 331- 2426, koc@konaoutdoorcircle. org
CRAZY FOR COMPOST
Where: Waimea Country School, St. James Church circle
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: Workshop on basic composting. The first half of the workshop will focus on backyard composting; the second half will discuss worm composting. Cost is $ 10.
Contact: Ann Hassler, Instructor, 808-937-1100, crazy4compost2@gmail.com
GRACE FLOWERS OPENING
Where: Grace Flowers, Andrade Building, Honokaa
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 8-9
Details: Celebrate shop’s grand opening. Lei demonstrations each day at 1 p.m. Blessing Friday at 5 p.m. Live music 6-8 p.m. Free event.
Contact: Alison Higgins, 443- 3999, graceflowershawaii@ gmail.com
BLESSING FOR HSRE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Where: Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates Community Center, Pahoa
When: 1 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Hawaiian Shores Community Association will host a blessing and open house at its newly repaired and renovated community center (aka “The Stables”) on Kahakai Blvd. Open house with food/entertainment to followblessing by Kumu Crabbe.
Contact: Kathy Marchese, 965-8140, BOD_HSCA@ hawaii.rr.com
CRAZY FOR COMPOST
Where: Paauilo School, 43-1407 Hauola Road
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Workshop on basic composting. The first half of the workshop will focus on backyard composting; the second half will discuss worm composting. Cost is $ 10.
Contact: Ann Hassler, Instructor, 808-937-1100, crazy4compost2@gmail.com
KONA WINE TASTING
Where: Private estate
When: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka hosts its 10th annual Valentine Wine Tasting Benefit Celebration at a private Kona estate with a spectacular view overlooking Kailua Bay. Wines, food catered by Johnson Wong, gourmet pupus, desserts. Classical and flamenco guitarist Jan Orbom; silent auction. $75 tickets at Kona Wine Market, Golden Egg Cash Assets at Ilima Court, Kailua Candy Co. and from Sandee Crisp.
Contact: Sandee, 987-0184, sandee-crisp@hawaii.rr.com
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CARDINAL BALL
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Cen.
When: 5 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: All invited to honor leadership and service at annual SJS Mardi Gras Cardinal Ball. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., followed by awards. Silent and live auctions and dancing. Tickets: Kristi Correa, 960- 2627.
Contact: Marlene Hapai, 966- 9894, mhapai@aol.com
VOLCANO SWAP MEET, CHEF’S BREAKFAST
Where: Cooper Center, Wright Road, Volcano Village
When: 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 9
Details: All kine stuffs, new and used. Local honey and produce, crafts, locally made jewelry, art, furniture. Book store, thrift shop open. Pancakes, ono grinds, soups. Benefits Volcano Friends Feeding Friends. Upcoming: Feb. 23.
Contact: Barbara Toles, 967- 7800
SUNDAY, Feb. 10
LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
Where: Leilani Estates Community Center, Moku St.
When: 7:30 p.m.Feb. 10
Details: The cost for this event is $60 for dogs 6 months and younger and $90 for dogs over 6 months. All dogs need to be in secure carriers when brought to the clinic. Call to register.
Contact: Sandi Alstrand, 986- 5816, sandi@alstrand.com
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13
COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
Where: Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni St., Room 1501
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 13
Details: The county Board of Ethics meetings are open to the public. The agenda is posted on the county’s website.
Contact: Mary Fujio, 961- 8251, mfujio@co.hawaii.hi.us
FRIDAY, Feb. 15
KA‘U HOSPITAL ER BENEFIT GOLF TOURNEY
Where: Volcano Golf & Country Club, Pi’i Mauna Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15
Details: The Ka’u Golf Group hosts sixth annual fundraiser. $75 entry fee includes golf cart and lunch with auction and awards ceremony. Call for entry forms, due Feb. 4.
Contact: Ron Young, 929- 8390, youngron19582@yahoo. com
MODERN COSMOLOGY AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 15
Details: “Modern Cosmology” is the topic of the Maunakea Skies program. Join Dr. Simon Radford from the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory for an in-depth look at the composition of the universe.
Contact: Front Desk, 969- 9703, info@imiloahawaii.org
4-H HAWAII — NEW ZEALAND EXCHANGE
Where: Komohana Extension Office, 875 Komohana
When: 8 a.m. Feb. 15
Details: Seeking high schoolers/adults with an interest in agriculture that would like to participate in an exchange program with New Zealand. Travel/host in 2014 and 2015. Call for details and application. Deadline is Feb. 15.
Contact: Becky Settlage, 808- 969-8213, settlage@hawaii. edu
COMING
10TH ANNUAL PULAMA MAULI OLA
Where: Nawahi Campus, 16-120 Opukahaia St., Keaau
When: 9 a.m. Feb. 16
Details: Fundraiser promoting Hawaiian language and culture. Food, music, farmers market, plant sale, rummage sale, keiki games, and silent auction. Free and open to the community.
Contact: Haamauliola Aiona, 982-4260,
GAMBARE — JAPAN’S
TSUNAMI RECOVERY
Where: Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16
Details: Ray Tabata will present experiences and photos of recovery in Iwate and Miyagi. Open to the public. Seating is limited to 35 who will be admitted free. Regular museum admission of $7 or $8 will be charged after that.
Contact: Donna W. Saiki, 935- 0926, director@tsunami.org
WAIAKEA LIONS CLUB 59TH ANNUAL CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST
Where: Waiakea High School Cafeteria, 155 Kawili St., Hilo
When: 6:30 a.m. Feb. 23
Details: Eat in or take out. Join the fun. The Lions with the help of the WHS Leos and Boy and Cub Scouts from Troop 19, host the fundraising event. $5. Call for tickets.
Contact: Lion Ken Rosene, 969-9128, kenwallppr@aol. com
ONGOING
SJS GARAGE SALE
DONATIONS
Where: Next to SJS cafeteria, Hualalai St, Hilo,Hawaii
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Details: We are ready to start receiving items for our sale that will be on March 2. Any items that are clean and not broken. We have no space for large items. Drop off at the preschool door daily. Proceeds will benefit materials for our children.
Contact: Lyneise, 961-0424
PAHOA VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET
Where: Behind Luquin’s in Pahoa
When: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays
Details: Booths featuring clothing, plants, jewelry, Hawaii gifts, honey, dog furniture, massage, orchids galore and ono grinds. Booths only $10.
Contact: Anthony, 938-6919,
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
