TODAY, Nov. 24
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Where: Connections PCS, 174 Kamehameha Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24
Details: Dine with Santa, shop with vendors. Tickets: adults/$5, keiki 4-12/$3, children under 3, free, from Connections PTSO, 966-8481 ($8/$5 at door). Vendors invited: Fee is $20/$25.
Contact: Lauren Wear, 966- 8481, laurenwear@live.com
COMING
KEIKI FUN RUN, HEALTH FAIR
Where: Waiakea High School
When: 9 a.m. Dec. 8
Details: WHS Health Services Academy and STAR Academy sponsor a fun run and health fair for grades K-5. Registration, $10 entry due Dec. 1. Applications on WHS website and from P.E. teacher.
Contact: 974-4888, ext. 225; jamie_nekoba@notes.k12.hi.us
ELKS HOOP SHOOT
Where: Hilo Armory
When: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 8
Details: Free throw contest for boys, girls ages 8-13 as of April 1, 2013. Prizes available/free trip to the mainland if qualify. Visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.
Contact: Nathan Suganuma, 937-1948, n8ks@hotmail.com
HOLIDAY CRAFTMAKING
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 3 p.m. Dec. 15
Details: Learn how to make crafts such as greeting cards, Christmas stars and dreidels! Open to preschoolers up to grade 6. Free. Registration required; limited to 20 children.
Contact: Jack Hallin, 933-8888
WINTER AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 17-21
Details: Drop-off starts at 7:30 a.m., with pick-up by 4 p.m. Visit wwwimiloahawaii.org to register. $200; member discount.
Contact: 969-9703, info@imiloahawaii.org
PARKER OPEN HOUSE
Where: Parker School, Waimea
When: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 8
Details: Students in grades K-12, families invited. Visit www.parkerschool.net.
Contact: Ann Renick, 885-7933, Admissions@parkerschool.net
WAIAKEA UKA WINTER
Where: Waiakea Uka Gym
When: 8 a.m. Dec. 17
Details: Parks & Recreation registering grades 1-6. Intercession Dec. 17-28. $35. Call.
Contact: Dean Goya, 959-9047
WAINAKU GYM WINTER
Where: Wainaku Gym
When: 8 a.m. Dec. 17
Details: Parks & Recreation registering grades 1-6. Intercession Dec. 17-28. $35. Call.
Contact: Scott Oune, 961-8738
32ND HI-PAL WINTER BASKETBALL CLASSIC
Where: Various East Hawaii gyms
When: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 26
Details: The 32nd Annual HI-PAL Winter Basketball Classic will be played Dec. 26-29 in Hilo. Dec. 14 is deadline to register for the tournament open to boys and girls ages 5-14. Fee is $80 per team, $60 for 8-and-under category.
Contact: Joey Botelho Jr., 961- 2220/961-8121, jbhipal@hotmail.com
HTY’S ‘MUSUBI MAN’ TO VISIT HILO
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 1 p.m. Jan. 9
Details: Lee Cataluna adaptation of isle children’s book. Honolulu Theatre for Youth performs; suggested for ages 2-5. Free. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Contact: Leslie Chow, 933-8890
ONGOING
AIKIDO for GRADES 3-6
Where: Aikido of Hilo
Details: 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: Hilo Farmer’s Market
When: 1-3 p.m. first/third Saturdays of each month, except for Dec. 1, when ArtDay meets in HPP as part of studio tour.
Details: Free arts and crafts event for keiki of all ages.
Contact: Hopper, 937-6049
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
BEST FRIENDS DANCE
Where: YWCA, downtown Hilo
When: Wednesdays
Details: Fun movement program for keiki via martial arts, yoga and free-form dance. Big Buddy and Me, 9:30 a.m.; Best Friends, ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Jennifer Bell, 982- 7519, fritznjen@hotmail.com
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 4 1⁄2-11; $10.
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
JAZZ DANCE CLASSES
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Fridays
Details: Angela Woods teaches grades 3 on up.
Contact: Hoku Sumiki, 935- 7141, ext. 211, hsumiki@ywcahawaiiisland.org
