TODAY, Dec. 22
PHAYA NAGA INTERACTIVE KEIKI THEATRE
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 11 a.m. Dec. 22
Details: Uncle Lee presents: “The Bubbles of the Mekong River,” a story of nature, culture and spirit from northeastern Thailand, with original music, shadow theater, masks and puppets. Enjoy free interactive storytelling adventure.
Contact: Jack Hallin, 933-8890, john.hallin@librarieshawaii.org
‘LAUKA’IE’IE’ BY ROBIN YOKO RACOMA
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 3 p.m. Dec. 22
Details: Robin Yoko Racoma presents her illustrated children’s book, “Luaka’ie’ie, A Hawaiian Legend Retold,” based on a legend of Waipio Valley also found in collections by W.D.Westervelt and Mary Pukui.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26
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; 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
COMING
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
REGISTRATION FOR AYSO UPCOMING YOUTH SOCCER SEASON
Where: Sports Line, Hilo
When: Ends Jan. 15
Details: AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) seeks volunteers, players for spring season. Players must be 4 by March 19. Registration forms at Sports Line.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959- 5911, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
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.
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
BALLET BARRE CLASSES
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Fridays
Details: See previous listing
KEIKI CLUB
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 5:30 p.m. first Friday
Details: Free children’s activities on first Friday of month; www.princekuhioplaza.com.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
KEIKI HIP-HOP CLASS
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: For K-2 students.
Contact: See previous listing
KEIKI JAZZ/BALLET
Where: YWCA of HI Island
When: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Contact: See previous listing
KEIKI AIKIDO
Where: Aikido of Hilo
When: 5:15 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Grades 1-2; $60/month. Many other classes for all ages; www.AikidoOfHilo.org.
Contact: 935-2454, AikidoOfHilo@HawaiianTel.net
