TODAY, July 7
TYCHO TO THE MOON AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
When: 10 a.m. July 7
Details: Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho, a dog, and his young friends, Ruby and Michael. Learn about night and day, space travel, the phases of the moon and features of the lunar surface. Runs through July 28. Admission.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
MONDAY, July 9
MUSIC ART SESSION IN HILO
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 9 a.m.-noon July 9-13
Details: Woodworking and ceramics classes. Participants will create processional musical instruments in wood and ceramic. $150. Call for info.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711
SUMMER ART CAMP IN VOLCANO
Where: Volcano Art Center
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9-20
Details: Likolehua 2012 Summer Art Camp, “Forest Dreams,” for ages 6-13, Monday through Friday. Gain awareness of natural environment through drawing, painting, creative movement, vocalization, etc. $325; subsidies available.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN HPP
Where: Paradise Park Baptist Church
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9-13
Details: Take a five-day trip to the top of the Matterhorn to the depth of the Great Barrier Reef. For grades K-8.
Contact: Church office at 982- 7797
WEDNESDAY, July 11
SUMMER FUN IN KEAAU
Where: Keaau Library, Keaau
When: 10 a.m. July 11
Details: Join Piccadilly for some fun stories. Check out DVDs, good books, and participate in challenging reading contest.
Contact: Lynise Tarring, 982- 4281, mehappy@hawaiiantel. net
COMING
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Where: Hilo Hongwanji
When: Starts July 30
Details: Levels 1 & 2: Mon/ Tues/Thurs/Fri: 2:45-3:25 p.m., Wed: 1:45-2:25 p.m. The Gakuen, Japanese language school, is for grades 1-8. Tuition: $50/month (discounts available). Apply now.
Contact: Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 961-6677
KEIKI JUDO
Where: Kokorokan budo, 194 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo
When: 3 a.m. Aug. 4
Details: Keiki judo, beginning classes for ages 3 years and up.
Contact: Ana Kapihe, 769- 2596, chinvat3@gmail.com
ONGOING
AYSO YOUTH SOCCER
Where: Sports Line, 417 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo
When: Register now
Details: Hilo AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) season runs August-November for keiki ages 4-18 as of July 31.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959- 5911, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
PARKER SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Where: Parker School, Waimea
When: under way
Details: Various sessions run through July 27, including camps for ages 5-14 split into three age groups; arts and athletics; nature and Hawaiian culture; science and fine arts. Cost: $200 per week, with multi-week and sibling discounts; visit parkerschool.net.
Contact: Jon Vedelli, 885-6803, jvedelli@parkerschool.net
AIKIDO for GRADES 3-6
Where: Aikido of Hilo
Details: Summer Session I in June and Summer Session II in July: classes every Monday, Tuesday and Friday; $120 per session; discount for families. Kids learn to protect themselves using reconciliation, harmony and avoidance, not fighting. Call to register.
Contact: Barbara, 935-2454, AikidoOfHilo@hawaiiantel.net
HACKY SACK CLUB
Where: Lincoln Park, Hilo
When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays
Details: Hilo Footbag Club teaches skills, tricks with hacky sack for ages 8 and up.
Contact: Janet, 969-7888, VillageToyShopHilo@gmail.com
ARTDAY SATURDAY
Where: Village Toy Shop, Hilo
When: 1-3 p.m. first and third Saturday of each month
Details: Free arts and crafts event for keiki of all ages.
Contact: Hopper, 969-7888, hopper@hoppersart.com
FREE BABY MASSAGE
Where: 42 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Mondays
Details: Kamehameha Schools Hiilani Program classes for keiki, newborn to 8 months. Families learn massage strokes, benefits.
Contact: Napua Rosehill, 969- 3883, narosehi@ksbe.edu
KEIKI HULA
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 3-4 p.m. Fridays
Details: Keiki hula lessons with Maile Yamanaka; $10.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
KEIKI THEATER ART
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays
Details: Lee Michael Walzcuk teaches mask-making, mime, puppetry to ages 41⁄2-11; $10; scholarships available.
Contact: Linda Craig, 961- 5711, info@ehcc.org
WOODWORKING
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays
Details: Rosanne McGuire teaches children ages 4 and up; $48/$60 per month.
Contact: Linda Craig, 961- 5711, info@ehcc.org
