TODAY, Dec. 8
BLUES DANCING WITH
LUCKY SKILLEN
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge
When: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8-9
Details: Beginners welcome. Partners not essential. Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Juke Joint Style Blues; 11:45 a.m. Ballrooming; 1:45 p.m. Ballrooming II; 3 p.m. Micro Blues. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Musicality; 11:45 a.m. Tangoed Up in Blues; 1:45 p.m. Momentum; 3 p.m. Solo Movement. Visit HiloHepCats.org for class descriptions and prices.
Contact: Andrea Gill, 959- 8216, hilohepcats@gmail.com
SUNDAY, Dec. 9
HEALING MEDITATION
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 9
Details: Medicine for the Mind, Buddhist Healing Meditation.
Contact: 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
TUESDAY, Dec. 11
IMOVIE VIDEO EDITING
Where: Carvalho Park
When: 3 p.m. Dec. 11
Details: Learn to edit and produce movies using iMovie and your iPad. Call to register.
Contact: Chris Drayer, 961- 8737, drayerc001@hawaii.rr.com
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Where: Puueo Comm. Center
When: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12
Details: Parks & Recreation class. Call to register.
Contact: Scott Oune, 961-8738
THURSDAY, Dec. 13
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Where: Wainaku Gym
When: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Details: Parks & Recreation class. Call to register.
Contact: Scott Oune, 961-8738
COMING
ARI LEVITT DANCE
Where: Workshops at Elks Lodge, dance at YWCA, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Dec. 15
Details: From 10 a.m. Dec. 15 to 4 p.m. Dec. 16, Ari Levitt (rolluptherug.com) will lead dance workshops (waltz, night club two-step, blues-tango fusion) at the Elks Lodge. $17 a class or less (as package)/$20 at the door. Register now. Dance party $15 with mini lesson 7 to 10 p.m., $10 dance-only, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec 15. Details at bigislandeclecticwaltz.com. Beginners are welcome.
Contact: Andolie Marten, 333- 9819, amarten@earthlink.net
HULA HULA BON
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Details: Bring a towel (tenugui), a fan (uchiwa) and bachi (sticks). Class meets first and third Mondays (Dec. 17; Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; March 4, 18; April 1, 15; May 6, 20). Open to the public; free.
Contact: 966-9981, punahongwanji@hawaiiantel.net
BEGINNER’S BB GUN
Where: Waiakea Re c. Center
When: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 18, 20, 27
Details: Register by Dec. 10; for ages 9-17. $15
Contact: John Kushi, 936-4721
BEGINNING ARCHERY
Where: Waiakea Rec. Center
When: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 17, 19, 21, 28
Details: Register by Dec. 10; for ages 9-adult. $20.
Contact: John Kushi, 936-4721
INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY
Where: Waiakea Rec. Center
When: Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 17, 19, 21, 28
Details: Register by Dec. 10; for ages 9-adult who have taken earlier beginner’s class. $20.
Contact: John Kushi, 936-4721
BEGINNER’S TRAP SHOOT
Where: Trap & Skeet Range
When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 20, 27
Details: Register by Dec. 10; for ages 13-adult. $50.
Contact: John Kushi, 936-4721
NURSE AIDE TRAINING
Where: Regency at Hualalai
When: Starts Jan. 5
Details: State-approved Nurse Aide Training, a Red Cross course, prepares student for Hawaii State Nurse Assistant Competency Exam. Register by Jan. 3 at www.redcross.org, 808-739-8146, 808-739-8122. $1,340.
Contact: Mary Ann, 739-8122
SENIOR CERAMICS CLASS
Where: Pahoa Senior Center
When: 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 8
Details: Hand-building ceremics class for folks 55 and older on Tuesdays. $10 for 10 weeks, plus $10 lab fee. Bring your creativity and have fun with clay; all levels. Low-fire clay can be purchased at University of Hawaii at Hilo student store.
Contact: Patti, 965-2705; craigandjude@yahoo.com
NURSE ASSISTANT CLASS
Where: American Red Cross, Hilo
When: Starts Jan. 10
Details: State approved training course prepares student to take Hawaii State Nurse Assistant Competency Exam. $1,340; register by Jan. 8. at www.redcross.org, 808-739- 8146, 808-739-8122.
Contact: Mary Ann, 739-8122
NURSE AIDE TRAINING
Where: Hilo Red Cross
When: 8 a.m. Jan. 19
Details: Prepares student for Hawaii State Nurse Assistant Competency Exam. Register by Jan. 17; runs through March 9. Fee $1,340; register at www.redcross.org/take-a-class or call (808) 739-8146, 808-739-8122
Contact: maryann.harrod@ redcross.org
UH MASTER GARDENER
Where: 875 Komohana St.
When: Starts Feb. 26
Details: Master Gardener class trains volunteers to assist home gardeners. Meets Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.- noon through April 11. Class fee is $105. Application deadline is Dec. 15. Applications at UH Extension Office and online at www.ctahr.hawaii. edu/UHMG/EastHI/index.asp.
Contact: Andrew Kawabata, 969-8251, kawabataa@ctahr. hawaii.edu
HULA HULA BON
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission
When: 7 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1
Details: Bring a towel (tenugui), a fan (uchiwa) and bachi (sticks). Class meets every Monday in June and July 1, in preparation for July 5-6 Puna Hongwanji bon dance. Open to the public; free.
Contact: 966-9981, punahongwanji@hawaiiantel.net
ONGOING
DROP-IN TECH SESSIONS
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday
Details: Need help downloading e-book onto iPad? Writing a resume? Setting up an email account? Get weekly help from tech-savvy volunteer. Free.
Contact: Jack Hallin, 933- 8890, librarianjack@gmail.com
FREE CONCRETE AND POTTERY DEMOS IN PUNA
Where: Uncle Sam’s on Highway 130 near Pahoa
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays
Details: “Pottery Demystified” and “Concrete for the Common Man” mini classes on hourly alternating schedule beginning at 9 a.m. with the first of free pottery demos by a veteran of the trades.
Contact: 557-6219
BALLROOM DANCE
Where: Kamana Senior Center
When: 9 a.m. Fridays
Details: Ballroom dance for the beginner. No partner or prior experience needed; for age 55 and older. $10.
Contact: 961-8710
SHUIMO WITH EZRA ROSE
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturdays
Details: Intro to spontaneous Chinese painting.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
OHANA ART CLASSES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 10 a.m. Saturdays
Details: For ages 4-11; $10.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
BON DANCE PRACTICE
Where: Hilo Meishoin Mission
When: 7 p.m. twice a month
Details: Tsukikage Odorikai invites all; free. Usually second/ fourth Thursday; updates at https://sites.google.com/site/tsukikageodorikai. Bring towel, fan.
Contact: Meishoin, 935-6996, tsukikageodorikai@gmail.com
KNITTING WORKSHOP
Where: P&R, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: Learn to cast on/off, purl, knit stitches to create a scarf; $3/class, $5/two. Register.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961-8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
SKETCHING WITH KEN CHARON
Where: P&R, 28 Shipman St.
When: 2:15-4:15 p.m. Wednesday
Details: Sketching, drawing lessons for ages 8-14. $40 for eight sessions. Call for more info, supply list or to register.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
TAHITIAN DANCE
Where: Waiakea Inter. School
When: 3-3:45 p.m.
Details: For ages 11 on up, Tuesdays, Thursdays in Room PE1. $5 per class, $25 a month.
Contact: Toni Kea, 937-6477, tonikea@live.com
ZUMBA GOLD CHAIR CLASS
Where: YMCA of Hilo
When: 11 a.m.-noon MWF
Details: For all wanting seated workout; get fit, stronger.
Contact: 640-3876; YMCA, 935-3721; har_c1@yahoo.com
JOY IN MOVING
Where: HCEOC, 47 Rainbow Dr.
When: 12:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. Friday (and 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at Kamana Center)
Details: Improve health, balance, flexibility; fun with music via Rosen Method. By donation.
Contact: Nory Esquivel, 640- 9536, enjoymotion@ymail.com
EASY FRENCH CLASSES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: Varies
Details: Classes Monday/ Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. $15 per class.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
CINEMA CLASSES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: Lee Walczuk teaches animation; all ages; $10/class.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
HAWAIIANA LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATER
Where: Palace Theater
When: 11 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Leilehua Yuen has hosted more than 250 shows over the last six years. Accompanied by Manu Josiah, she shares history and traditions of Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; organ preshow at 10:50 a.m. $5; free for 12 and under.
Contact: info@hilopalace. com, 934-7777
MASK MAKING
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Lee Walczuk teaches mask making; $10/class.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
PLAY HAND BELLS
Where: Holy Cross Church
When: 4 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Learn hand bells, chimes, rhythm, music terms, teamwork. Easy note reading required. $10/month. Register.
Contact: Fumi Maeda, 959-3526
TROPICAL SOUL MOVEMENT
Where: Pahoa Comm. Center
When: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Designed for 55+, but all invited. Low-impact, inspired by yoga, belly, African dance. Free.
Contact: Zulema Maixala, 965-7112
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
PERSONAL PATH TO PEACE
Where: Honokaa Buddhist Hall
When: 4 p.m. Sundays
Details: Thich Nhat Hanh Order of Interbeing. Fees.
Contact: Miles, 640-4602, info@peacedayparade.org
NIAULANI NATURE WALK
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon, Saturdays
Details: Free guided tour through Hawaiian rain forest; easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. Learn native plants, birds, ecological and geological features, cultural usage of flora and fauna.
Contact: Amanda, 967-8222, programs@volcanoartcenter.org
WADO KARATE TRAINING
Where: Sangha Hall
When: Times, dates vary
Details: M/W: 5-6 p.m. beginners, 6-7 p.m. advanced; Thursday: 5-6:30 p.m., mixed. Visitors welcome.
Contact: Craig, 987-1465
THE ART OF FENCING
Where: Mountain View Gym
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Hawaii Island Fencing Club invites everyone.
Contact: Gayle Chavez, 985- 8702; Merle Gornick, 968-2000
HAN SHI YI CHUAN
Where: Ainaloa Longhouse
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: Internal Kung Fu with teacher certified in China.
Contact: Glenn Pasion, 989- 9635, ckthetruth@hotmail.com
ZUMBA GOLD
Where: Sangha Hall, Hilo
When: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: Sponsored by Honpa Hongwanji Board of Buddhist Education. $5/$4 class.
Contact: BJ Soriano, 961-6677
