TODAY, March 2
16TH ANNUAL HEART WALK
Where: Liliuokalani Gardens, Hilo
When: 7 a.m. March 2
Details: Registration, 6:30 a.m.; health fair, 7 a.m.; walk, 8 a.m. Raises funds for research, education, community programs. Free health screenings, food, keiki games, entertainment.
Contact: Jackie Richardson, 457-4957, jackie.richardson@heart.org
GIRL’S DAY FESTIVAL
Where: Hawaii Japanese Center, 751 Kanoelehua Ave., Hilo
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 2
Details: Japanese cultural day, with HJC Mukashi Mukashi aru tokoro ni vintage store, doll display, demos, crafts, performances, food, cherry blossom princess contest. Free.
Contact: Gina Hara Chun, 934-9611, gina@realtyhc.com
HAWAIIAN FAMILY AFFAIR
Where: UHH-Campus Center
When: 9 a.m. March 2
Details: Free; Na Pua No‘eau’s 21st annual event. Theme is “Ke Ola Mau,” referring to health and wellbeing of Hawaiian families. Dance fitness, health screenings, entertainment, food.
Contact: Toni Mallow, 974-7678, mallow@hawaii.edu
BASIC HOME MAINTENANCE
Where: Hilo Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 700 Manono St., Ste. 102, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. March 2
Details: Free basic home maintenance class on leaky toilets and sinks. Instruction by Jake Bierman of Bierman Home Inspection Inc.
Contact: Adrienne Eisele, 935-6677, adrienne@hilohabitat.org
LEARN ABOUT WATER GARDENS
Where: Rozett’s Nursery at corner of 28th and Kaloli, Hawaiian Paradise Park
When: 2 p.m. March 2
Details: “Water Gardens and Aquatic Plants.” Sean Callahan, head horticulturist at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, will give free seminar.
Contact: John Rozett, 982-5422, jrozett@hawaiiantel.net
HPA UKULELE FESTIVAL
Where: Gates Performing Arts Center
When: 7 p.m. March 2
Details: “The Magic of Motown,” the 20th annual HPA Ukulele Festival, features more than 120 students from HPA, Kealakehe Intermediate School and Waikoloa School. The performance is free and open to the public.
Contact: Dorothy Gaughen, 885-2500
