THURSDAY, Feb. 21
AUTHOR READING —
‘MAYA AND THE TURTLE’
Where: Hilo Public Library, 300 Waianuenue Ave.
When: 3 p.m. Feb. 21
Details: Free reading about a courageous girl prepared to sacrifice her life for her father’s. She finds and cares for a magic turtle that brings about her glorious destiny. The author/illustrator shares a story handed down from the days of King Kojong.
Contact: Children’s Librarian, 933-8890,
ONGOING
MALAMALAMA AFTER SCHOOL
Where: Malamalama Waldorf School at HPP
When: Weekdays
Details: Extended Day Program, with break dancing lessons, NIA, music, arts and science. Call office for calendar of events, enrollment details. Drop-ins welcome; 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 12:30- 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Contact: School office, 982- 7701, info@hawaiiwaldorf.com
AYSO REGISTRATION
Where: Sports Line, Hilo
When: Ongoing
Details: AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) spring season AYSO registration still open for some age groups. Details, forms at SportsLine, 417 Kalanikoa St., Hilo, and www.eayso.org.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, 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
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 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
TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Pohai Malama, 590 Kapiolani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: For teenagers ages 12-17. Weekly, through Feb. 13. See previous listing for more info.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969-1733, fujios@hospiceofhilo.org
KEIKI CLUB MEETS MONTHLY
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 5:30 p.m. first Friday
Details: Free children’s activities; www.princekuhioplaza. com.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
FREE ARTDAY SATURDAY
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
YOUTH GRIEF GROUP
Where: Pohai Malama, 590 Kapiolani St., Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: If you are old enough to love, you are old enough to lose. Free four-week support group for children ages 4-11. Weekly, through Feb. 12. Confidential, safe, comforting environment lets children express grief of losing loved one. Call.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969-1733, fujios@hospiceofhilo.org
