TODAY, Feb. 2
‘EMPOWERED BY THE PEN’
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2
Details: Author-teacher Tom Peek helps you get your stories, poems, essays and ideas out of your head and onto the page in fun workshop that liberates the writer within. Open to all; $85. Call to register.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter. org
RED CROSS NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING
Where: Hilo and Kona
When: February and March
Details: The American Red Cross is offering several Certified Nurse Assistant Training — in classroom and online formats — to prepare student for Hawaii State Nurse Assistant Competency Exam. Times and locations vary. To register, go to www.redcross.org or call (808) 739-8131 or 8123.
Contact: Stephanie Alfonso, 808-739-8123, Stephanie. Alfonso@redcross.org
ARC STANDARD FIRST AID ONLINE/CLASSROOM BLENDED COURSE
Where: Red Cross County Office, 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2
Details: Learn emergency action steps, first aid. ARCcertification upon completion. Register at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoli, 808- 739-8121, maury.agcaoli@ redcross.org
ARC CPR/AED ADULT ONLINE, CLASSROOM
Where: 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2
Details: 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
Contact: See previous listing.
SUNDAY. Feb. 3
A GATHERING WITH GAVIN HARRISON
Where: Waimea Events Salon
When: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 3
Details: Sitting and walking meditation, talk, dialogue/ inquiry. Nondenominational and open to all. By donation.
Contact: Matilda Tompson, 885-9206, TompsonP001@ hawaii.rr.com; http://www. gavinharrison.net
MONDAY, Feb. 4
ARC ADULT, PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR/AED
Where: 55 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Feb. 4
Details: 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.
Contact: See previous listing
HULA HULA BON
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 4
Details: Bring towel (tenugui), fan (uchiwa) and bachi (sticks). Class meets first and third Mondays (upcoming: Feb. 18; March 4, 18; April 1, 15; May 6, 20). After that, class meets every Monday in June and on July 1, in preparation for July 5-6 Puna Hongwanji bon dance. Open to the public; free.
Contact: 966-9981, punahongwanji@hawaiiantel.net
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
Where: SeniorNet at Maluhia
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 4-6
Details: Learn how to use a computer even if you have never touched a mouse. Taught by seniors for seniors. $36 plus $40 annual fee.
Contact: June Knell, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
TUESDAY, Feb. 5
SECURITY GUARD
Where: HI Community College, 1175 Manono St., Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Feb. 5
Details: Whether you’re already a security guard or will become one, this training is required by law. Four-hour course includes practicums on arrest, search and seizure and report writing. Register early.
Contact: Tiana Koga, 934- 2700, tmkoga@hawaii.edu
TEA FOR TUESDAYS
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 2 p.m. Feb. 5
Details: Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, every Tuesday for an hour of tea talk focusing on the growing demand for Hawaii-grown tea. By donation. Visit www.teachingtea.com.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter. org
THURSDAY, Feb. 7
ADULT UKULELE I, II
Where: P&R, 28 Shipman St.
When: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Feb. 7
Details: For those who never played an ukulele or have some knowledge and desire to get better and play for enjoyment. Learn to play one or two songs in the first lesson with Patrick Inouye, who has played for more than 50 years. Concentration on chord, hand techniques. Call to sign up.
Contact: Bert Mukai, 961- 8706, bmukai@co.hawaii.hi.us
DANCE TO POP WITH TED MADDRY & RUBY RED
Where: Church of the Holy Cross Lounge, 440 W. Lanikaula St.
When: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 7
Details: Learn to adjust your classic partnered movement (blues/swing/tango/salsa/ballroom). $25 at the door. Social/ practice dancing from 8-9 p.m. $5; free if you took the class. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.
Contact: Andrea Gill, 959- 8216, hilohepcats@gmail.com
ONGOING
KOBUDO TAIKO TRAINING
Where: Boy Scout Headquarters, 580 Stainbeck Highway, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Sundays
Details: Ongoing training Sundays, from 10 a.m. to noon. $5 monthly. Open to all, age 10 through adults. New members welcome. Come and check it out. Individuals wish
ing to attend are asked to call in advance.
Contact: Milton Yafuso, 430- 4044, miltonyafuso@hotmail. com
HAWAII WADO KARATE
Where: Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: Varies
Details: Traditional Japanese Wado Karate training. Monday and Wednesday, 5-6 p.m., beginners class, 6-7 p.m., advanced class; Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., mixed class. Visit www.hwka.blogspot.com.
Contact: Craig, 987-1465
P&R SENIOR CHI KUNG CLASS
Where: Pahoa Senior Center
When: Varies
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
HULA HALAU CLASSES
Where: Mountain View
Details: Halau ‘O Kawailaahia 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: 968-8269
AIKIDO FOR ADULT AND TEEN BEGINNERS
Where: Aikido of Hilo, 29 Shipman St. No. 203 (Koehnen’s Alley downtown Hilo)
When: Varies
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
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
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
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
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
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
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana St., Hilo
When: 2:15 p.m. Fridays
Details: For men and women ages 55 and over; $10 for a 10-week session. Call to register.
Contact: Joan Rubin, 301-980- 2055
COMING
COLLEGE DAY FOR PACIFIC ISLANDERS
Where: UH-Hilo, 200 W. Kawili St.
When: 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: A free conference for high school students of Pacific Island ethnicity and parents aimed at inspiring, motivating, informing them about college opportunities and resources. Information and registration at www.pacificstudents.org
Contact: UHH Pacific Islander Student Center, 808-933-3857, pisc@hawaii.edu
BLUES DANCE WITH TED MADDRY AND RUBY RED
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole S.
When: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9, 10
Details: Learn fundamentals of partnered blues dancing from Ted Maddry (San Francisco) and Ruby Red (Chicago) in four classes. $25 at the door. Discounts for multiple classes & students. Beginners welcome; no partner necessary.
Contact: Andrea Gill, 959- 8216, hilohepcats@gmail.com
RECREATIONAL THRILLCRAFT SAFETY
Where: HI Community College, 1175 Manono St., Hilo
When: 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: Jet-ski operators must be licensed. Each must complete a certification class on the safe use and operation of a thrillcraft. Register now to obtain your license.
Contact: Tiana Koga, 934- 2700, tmkoga@hawaii.edu
