WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2
AIKIDO FOR ADULT AND TEEN BEGINNERS
Where: Aikido of Hilo, 29 Shipman St. No. 203 (Koehnen’s Alley downtown Hilo)
When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2
Details: Nonprofit organization has openings for new students of all ages in aikido classes throughout the week. Learn self-defense skills, discipline, focus, co-operation, stretching and strengthening. Two or more classes/week: individual, $60/month; family, $90/month. For complete schedule, visit www.AikidoOfHilo.org.
Contact: Barbara, 935-2454, AikidoOfHilo@hawaiiantel.net
HULA HALAU CLASSES
Where: Halau ‘O Kawailaahia
Details: Halau is accepting new students in ongoing beginning and intermediate hula classes for all ages: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., adult beginners, and 4-5 p.m., adult intermediate; Fridays, 3 p.m., men’s kahiko for all ages; Saturdays, 9 a.m., keiki beginning and intermediate students. Call for details.
Contact: Kenneth Nakashima, knakashima@hottours.us; 969-3333, ext. 4704
THURSDAY, Jan. 3
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
FRIDAY, Jan. 4
FRIDAY FILM CLASS ON POLITICS
Where: Institute for Astronomy, 640 N. Auhoku Place, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 4
Details: Class on politics as depicted in films. begins with “All the King’s Men,” depicting a corrupt populist governor. Based on the career of former Louisiana governor Huey Long. Film stars Broderick Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge. Class is sponsored by the County Department of Parks and Recreation and costs $10, payable at the door. Continues weekly until March 8. For complete schedule e-mail patsy_otoole@hotmail.com or call Susan or Dan at 933-9313
Contact: Patricia O’Toole, 333-9850, patsy_otoole@hotmail.com
COMING
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 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 5; This course will also be held as an online/classroom blended learning course from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 7 and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 26; classes are based on availability and subject to change. $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
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
PRANIC HEALING INTRO WORKSHOP
Where: There’s No Place Like Om yoga studio, Historic St. James Circle, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Waimea
When: 1-4 p.m. Jan. 6
Details: Pranic Healing is an effective “non-touch” healing modality developed by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui that uses life force or prana (mana, chi or ki) to heal physical and emotional ailments. New Year’s topic: Learn to utilize the power of energy to materialize your desires and projects. Free event, but donations accepted.
Contact: Susan Oetting, 430- 0428, susan@pranichealing.com
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/
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 1-2 p.m. 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
QI GONG
Where: P&R Culture & Education, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 8:30 a.m. Jan. 8
Details: Qi gong is a low-impact exercise which includes stretching and meditation for fitness and health. Classes are Tuesday/Thursday. Sign up in advance. Cost for 10 sessions is $30.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
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
BEGINNERS DRAWING
Where: P&R Culture & Education, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 2:15 p.m. Jan. 9
Details: Beginner’s drawing with Ken Charon, for children ages 8 and older.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
HAWAII PHOTO SHOOTERS
Where: Hilo Lagoon Center conference room
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 10
Details: Michael Marshall, UHH professor of art, will talk about “On Photography: A Maker’s Reflection.” His presentation will include a personal reflection on the influence of photography as an artistic medium. Public is invited.
Contact: Susan Miyasaka, 969-8258, sc_miyasaka@ 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
P&R BEGINNERS YOGA
Where: P&R Culture & Education, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 16
Details: Beginners yoga with Catherine Southern meets at various times throughout week for $3 per session. Call for schedule and to sign up.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
P&R UKULELE CLASSES
Where: P&R Culture & Education, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Jan. 17
Details: For adult students wanting to learn basic ukulele. Cost for eight sessions is $40. Call for class schedule and to sign up.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
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
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
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
