COMING
SCHOOL FOR ADULTS-HILO TO REGISTER STUDENTS
Where: Waiakea HS Portable 27, 155 West Kawili St.
When: 8:30 a.m. Jan. 3
Details: Waipahu Community School for Adults- Hilo Campus (formerly known as the Hilo Community School for Adults) is accepting registration for classes to be offered Jan. 24-March 5. Registration is from Jan. 3-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Chad H. Okinaka, 974-4100, chad_okinaka@ notes.k12.hi.us
P&R SENIOR CHI KUNG CLASS
Where: Pahoa Senior Center
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 3
Details: Healing meditation in movement taught in the traditional Chinese way. Mondays 9-10 a.m. and Thursdays 1-2 p.m. By donation.
Contact: Patti, 965-2705, safialoha@yahoo.com
ARC DISASTER TRAINING
Where: Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 8:30 a.m. Jan. 12
Details: Series of four classes, two on Jan. 12, two on Jan. 19. Register at www.redcross.org/ hi/honolulu, or call Barney, below.
Contact: Barney Sheffield, 935-8305, ext. 174, barney. sheffield@redcross.org
LITTLE BOXES, A WORKSHOP
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 19
Details: Little Boxes, A Workshop by Charlene Asato. Create an array of boxes for party favors or little gifts. Get ideas for personalizing these boxes for special occasions like weddings, baby showers, birthdays and anniversary celebrations. Join the artist in this practical and inventive class. Cost is $45. Call to reserve your space.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR/AED
Where: Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Jan. 5
Details: Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED, get trained to recognize and care for victims of illness and sudden injuries and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants and learn how to use an AED; American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:00am – 3:00pm; Jan. 5; This course will also be held as an online/classroom blended learning course on 1:00pm – 3:00pm; Jan. 7 & 3:30 – 5:30pm; Jan. 26; classes are based on availability and subject to change. American Red Cross, 55 Ululani Street; $110; register online at www. redcross.org or call 1-800-733- 2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@ redcross.org
FREE PRESENTATION OF THE TARA APPROACH
Where: Balancing Monkey Yoga, Hilo Shopping Center 1221 Kialeua Ave. , Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Jan. 5
Details: Empower yourself by learning an innate healing system. Oriental Medicine and Western Neuropsychology combine to bring balance to your nervous system. Especially great for care givers, parents of special needs children, and chronic ailments. This free event will include demonstration treatments, energy medicine flows for Self-Care, and Q&A.
Contact: Sierra Sugrue, 8084303500, sierrasugrue@ gmail.com
RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID
Where: American Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 7
Details: Standard First Aid: Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses; American Red Cross certification upon completion; 1-4:30 p.m. Jan. 14; This course will also be held as an online/ classroom blended learning course from 1 to 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. Classes are based on availability and subject to change; $70; register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@ redcross.org
RED CROSS CPR/AED ADULT
Where: American Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 7
Details: CPR/AED Adult: Get trained to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies and learn how to use an AED for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies on adults. American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 14; This course will also be held as an online/classroom blended learning course from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 7. Classes are based on availability and subject to change; $70; register online at www. redcross.org or call 1-800-733- 2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@ redcross.org
FIRST AID/CPR-AED
Where: American Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 7
Details: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED for adults. Earn American Red Cross certification upon completion. Class will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 28. Also, an online/classroom blended class will be presented from 4 to 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 7, and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 26; $90. Register at www.redcross. org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@ redcross.org
CPR/AED FOR PROFESSIONALS
Where: American Red Cross, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: Noon-2:30 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: CPR/AED for professional rescuer and health care provider; online/classroom blended; $130. Register at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@ redcross.org
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
A GATHERING WITH GAVIN HARRISON
Where: Waiaka Events Salon, Waimea
When: 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6
Details: Sitting and walking meditation, talk, dialogue/ inquiry. Non-denominational and open to all levels. Bring your own cushion. Chairs are available. By donation.
Contact: Matilda Tompson, 885-9206, TompsonP001@ hawaii.rr.com
http://www.gavinharrison.net/
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
EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR CLASS
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 1-4 p.m. Jan. 26
Details: Patti Pease-Johnson fosters intuition and playful attitude on a creative journey. Each student creates several paintings on hot press paper using broken glass as a catalyst. $50. Call to register.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter. 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
HULA HULA BON
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Details: Bring towel (tenugui), fan (uchiwa) and bachi (sticks). Class meets first and third Mondays (Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 18; March 4, 18; April 1, 15; May 6, 20). Open to public; free.
Contact: 966-9981, punahongwanji@hawaiiantel.net
ANCIENT CHINESE HEALTH MOVEMENT
Where: Liliuokalani Park
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays
Details: Kung Fu is taught weekly in teahouse parking lot area. Local teacher trained in China by Master Han Jing Chen, sole inheritor of Han Shi Yi Chuan. Intuitive guidance and realization of your total ability. Harmony, Tao, or what the ancients called nature. $10.
Contact: andrew plack, 557- 1379, andrew@arplack.com
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
SKETCH 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
