MONDAY, Sept. 3
LABOR DAY BUFFET AT KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP
Where: Kilauea Military Camp
When: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 3
Details: Enjoy the end of the summer special buffet in the Crater Rim Cafe. $15/ adults, $8/keiki 6-11. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park fees may apply.
Contact: Piilani Galdones, 967-8366, marketing@kmc-volcano.com
FRIDAY, Sept. 7
EAGLES STEAK AND FISH DINNER
Where: Eagles in Keaau
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 7
Details: Steak cooked to order on outdoor grill, with ono side dishes. All welcome. Fee.
Contact: Michael, 238-0518, M.hescock@yahoo.com
COMING
B.I. CHESS CLUB
Where: 19-A Loulu Lane, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 8
Details: Big Island Chess Club expands to Hilo for players of all levels, ages. Free class every Saturday. New group formed with the collaboration of BICC coordinator Jim Lee
Contact: Bob, 935-0364, bobpobox@gmail.com
SALSA LATINOS, LATIN DANCE NIGHT
Where: Hilo, Elks Lodge
When: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: Enjoy salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha cha, bachata. $15/door. $10/in advance at Basically Books.
Contact: Andy Aquino or Clyde Ferreira, 595-5960 or 936-4322, alpismo@aol.com
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: All welcome; no partner or experience needed. All dances will be taught and called. Beginners: Come at 7 p.m., as dances get progressively more complicated, Bring clean soft-soled shoes or socks to protect the floor. Music by New Lost Puna Ramblers featuring fiddles, mandolin, guitar, banjo and flute playing Irish jigs, reels and old time music. $5.
Contact: Oshi, 965-8685, fiddlingdream@gmail.com
THE GONE COUNTRY BAND AT EAGLES LODGE
Where: Keaau Eagles Lodge
When: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: Join the Gone Country band for an evening of dancing, hot country music, and cold drinks. Michael Strand vocals, Mike Golden pedal steel, Lynn on bass. $5.
Contact: Mike Golden, 982-9360, mwgolden@hawaiiantel.net
ONGOING
DANCING AT THE ELKS LODGE
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge
When: 7-9 p.m. Fridays
Details: Enjoy favorite ballroom standards — salsa, swing and tango. Check www. hilobaydanceclub.com for scheduled events.All welcome.
Contact: Andrew, 345-0280, andrewbisset@hawaii.rr.com
BLUES & SWING DANCE AT THE LOUNGE
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Mini-lesson followed by dancing to DJ’d music by Hilo Hep Cats. Blues dance and swing dance are featured on alternate weeks. Admission is $5, general, and $3 for students. No partner is necessary to participate, and no prior experience is required.
Contact: Andrea Gill, 959- 8216, hilohepcats@gmail.com
