MONDAY, March 11
SCHOOL FOR ADULTS
Where: Waiakea High School, Portable 27, 155 W. Kawili St.
When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 11-15 registration
Details: Waipahu Community School for Adults Hilo campus accepting registration for April 2-May 9 classes.
Contact: Chad, 974-4100, chad_okinaka@notes.k12.hi.us
WEDNESDAY, March 13
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
Where: Hawaii Community College, 1175 Manono St.
When: 8:30 a.m. March 13
Details: Eight-week courses help you to prepare for work or college. Small classes and experienced teachers. Testing determines proper level. Residents, $250. Visit www.iephawaii.com or call 934-2699.
Contact: Steven Clements, 934-2697, stevencc@hawaii.edu
COMING
LEAF LETTUCE GARDENING
Where: Master Gardeners’ demonstration garden, 875 Komohana St., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. March 16
Details: UH Master Gardeners will display many varieties of leaf lettuce for home gardeners to sample. Learn how to grow lettuce, how to protect it from pests, and what to do to avoid contracting rat lungworm disease. Garden is below the parking lot.
Contact: Kendal Lyon, 494- 4732, kgardens4@gmail.com
NATURAL BEEKEEPING
Where: Kapaau
When: 10 a.m. March 16-17
Details: Jennifer Bach of Bee Love Apiaries and Richard Spiegel, founder of Volcano Island Honey, give basic introduction to “Natural and Biodynamic Beekeeping.” $50; register.
Contact: Gayle, 889-1082
BANANA POLYCULTURE FOR FOOD, FOREST, FUN
Where: Waipio on Horseback Ranch, Kukuihaele
When: 9 a.m. March 16
Details: Learn to identify banana varieties, pests and remedies, how to propagate and prevent transmission of banana diseases. $25/$15; visit www.practicalagricultureforhamakua.com.
Contact: KiTeya Belford- Smith, 937-7024, practicalaghamakua@gmail.com
HULA HULA BON
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission
When: 7 p.m. March 18
Details: Bring towel (tenugui), fan (uchiwa) and bachi (sticks). Class meets first and third Mondays (upcoming: 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 public; free.
Contact: 966-9981, punahongwanji@hawaiiantel.net
PRACTICAL STEPS TO A BETTER LIFE
Where: Waimea Community Education, 65-1184 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea
When: 6:30-8 p.m. March 19
Details: Hugh Montgomery leads four weekly sessions; $40. Neuroscience provides info on methods to improve personal wellbeing. Register.
Contact: Matilda Tompson, 885-1539, learn@waimeaeducation.com
MANINI MUSIC WORKSHOP
Where: Palace Theater, Hilo
When: 2-4 p.m. March 23
Details: Bluegrass and Hawaiian music and songs, for keiki and grownups, with Keoki Kahumoku and the Aloha Bluegrass Band. Tickets from box office, 934-7010, $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Contact: Katy Rexford, 415- 305-3608, alohamusicacademy@gmail.com
HANDS-ON PROPAGATION
Where: Pu’u’ala Ranch, Highway 19, Honokaa
When: 9 a.m. March 30
Details: Learn hands-on propagation and care of plants including kava, noni, vanilla, and other garden vegetables. $25/$15 for students/seniors. Email or visit www.practicalagricultureforhamakua.com.
Contact: KiTeya Belford- Smith, 937-7024, practicalaghamakua@gmail.com
AARP DRIVERS SAFETY
Where: Aging & Disability RC, 1055 Kinoole St.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 30
Details: Refresh your driving skills. Stay safe on the road by learning to compensate for age-related changes. Aimed at over-50 drivers, but open to all. Insurance discount possible. $12 with AARP card, $14 without. Last Saturday of the month, except November and December. Register.
Contact: Dan Lindsay or Susan O’Neill, 933-9313.
HANDS-ON SEED-SAVING
Where: Paauilo
When: 9 a.m. April 6
Details: Learn to select for desirable qualities in plants and grow them for seed, collect, process, and store your seeds. $25/$15; www.practicalagricultureforhamakua.com
Contact: KiTeya Belford- Smith, 8089377024, practicalaghamakua@gmail.com
RECREATIONAL THRILL CRAFT SAFETY
Where: Hawaii Community College, 1175 Manono St.
When: 8:30 a.m. April 13
Details: As a personal watercraft operator you must complete a certification class offered by an accredited institution of higher education on the safe use and operation of a thrill craft. Call to register.
Contact: Tiana Koga, 934- 2700, tmkoga@hawaii.edu
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION
Where: Hawii Community College
When: 9 a.m. April 13
Details: Mushrooms are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and nutrition that are easy to grow. Gain hands-on experience inoculating your own mushroom kits as well as logs, which you can take home at the end of the workshop. Register by April 8.
Contact: Graceson Ghen, 934- 2700, graceson@hawaii.edu
PASTEL PAINTING
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 1-4:30 p.m. April 13
Details: Patti Pease Johnson covers types of pastels, papers, fixing and mounting paper and backing. Students will begin with a set-up still-life using charcoal on newsprint to get the flow of arm movements. $75; register.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222
MEDICINE FOR THE MIND
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 4-5:30 p.m. April 14
Details: Buddhist Healing Meditation examines Buddha’s teachings on finding happiness inside – in states of mind that are the cause of inner peace. Free; contact Buddhist student Patty Johnson at 985-7470.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967-8222
NATURAL PEST MANAGEMENT
Where: Paauilo
When: 9 a.m. April 20
Details: Learn to handle garden pests like fruit flies, rats, mealy bugs, scale, and Chinese beetles, ants and slugs/ snails. $25/$15; www.practicalagricultureforhamakua.com
Contact: KiTeya Belford- Smith, 937-7024, practicalaghamakua@gmail.com
ONGOING
RED CROSS NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING
Where: Hilo and Kona
When: through 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
BEGINNER’S YOGA WITH ROB KENNEDY
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 5:30 p.m. Mondays
Details: Gentle, comprehensive yoga practice suited to all levels of experience but aimed specifically at beginners or people resuming their practice after an injury or interruption. Slow-paced but with an emphasis on individual growth. $5 per class.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967-8222
YOGA WITH EMILY CATEY
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: Class times, days vary
Details: Emily Catey leads this gentle and peaceful class. The focus is on stretching and releasing both physical and mental tension. Classes Monday at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m., open to both beginning and intermediate students. Cost is $10; www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.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: 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
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.
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
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
