TUESDAY, Jan. 15
AYSO YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
Where: Sports Line, 417 Kalanikoa St., Hilo
When: Ends Jan. 15
Details: AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) is looking for volunteers and players for spring season. Players must be 4 years old by March 19. $60. Registration forms at SportsLine and at www.eayso.org.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959- 5911, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
THURSDAY, Jan. 17
KEIKI KARATE FOR 3-6-YEAR-OLDS
Where: 15-2846 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 17
Details: Learn life skills while participating in fun martial arts games and physical training. Every Thursday at 4 p.m. Call Pahoa Family Martial Arts Center, below.
Contact: Zach Gilbert, 965- 1011, psokk@inbox.com
COMING
READ-TO-ME PROJECT AT PRINCE KUHIO PLAZA
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 19
Details: Free children’s reading and book giveaways sponsored by the County of Hawaii-RSVP volunteers at Center Court.
Contact: County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, 961-8730, rsvp@co.hawaii.hi.us
YOUTH GRIEF GROUP
Where: Pohai Malama, 590 Kapiolani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 22
Details: If you are old enough to love, you are old enough to lose. Free four-week support group for children ages 4-11. Every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. Confidential, safe and comforting environment lets children express the grief of losing a loved one. Call.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969-1733, fujios@hospiceofhilo.org
TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Pohai Malama, 590 Kapiolani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 30
Details: For teenagers ages 12-17. See previous listing.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969-1733, fujios@hospiceofhilo.org
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 FREE IN DOWNTOWN HILO
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 MEETS MONTHLY
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
MALAMA PERINATAL WALKING GROUP
Where: Liliuokalani Park or Prince Kuhio Plaza Food Court
When: 9:30 a.m. monthly
Details: Walking group for expectant mothers, support members to encourage physical activity while pregnant. Monthly on the first Tuesday. Meets at PKP only if raining.
Contact: Angelina, 934-9823, malama@fsswh.org
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.
