Arts &Exhibits
Arts &Exhibits
WEDNESDAY, April 1
CALL FOR ENTRIES — BIG ISLAND PHOTO EXPO
Where: Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Wednesday
Details: Download the application form from www.ehcc.org or pick one up at EHCC/HMOCA during office hours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Applications are due Wednesday.
Contact: EHCC/M|HMOCA, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
Classes
TODAY, March 28
DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING A SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM
Where: Hilo Union Elementary School, 506 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. today
Details: Learn how to design and develop a school garden to not only grow healthy veggies but also engage students with math, language arts, science, nutrition and general learner outcomes. Each participant will receive a free hydroponic growing kit.
Contact: Donna Mitts, 887-6411, dmitts@kohalacenter.org
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY USING PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES
Where: Kumukoa House, 1314 Kumukoa St., Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m. today
Details: Experience activation, inspiration and empowerment during a three-hour interactive presentation by one of the founding members of La‘akea Community, Tracy Matfin. This presentation will share the experiences of a well-established community and get you started on developing your own personal tool box full of techniques to launch new beginnings and encourage old relationships.
Contact: Tracy Matfin, 443-4076, tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com
ZENTANGLE — BASICS
Where: Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: 10 a.m. today
Details: Cost is $30 for VAC members and $35 for nonmembers. There also is a $10 supply fee. Light refreshments are provided.
Contact: Cheryl Wilson, 967-8222, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org
KUNDALINI YOGA AND DEEP GONG BATH WITH JADE KAUR
Where: Yoga Centered, 37 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. today
Details: Come revitalize yourself for spring! Led lovingly by Jade Rajbir Kaur, certified Kundalini Yoga teacher. Energy Exchange is $15, with all proceeds going toward the “The Stupa Project.” We will warm up with some ancient Kundalini Yoga and meditations to balance the chakras, release stress and strengthen our radiant body, mind, heart and soul.
Contact: Yoga Centered, 934-7233, frontdesk@yogacentered.com
TUESDAY, March 31
INTERNET &EMAIL FOR SENIORS 50-PLUS
Where: SeniorNet second floor room 201, 891 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
Details: Learn how to browse the Internet and use email using Internet Explorer and Gmail. Surf the Web safely and play with attachments in email. Cost is $36 plus $44 annual membership fee. Limit eight students.
Contact: June Knell, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, April 1
ZUMBA GOLD TONING
Where: YMCA, 300 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
When: 6:30 a.m. Wednesday
Details: Low-impact Zumba class; all fitness levels are welcome.
Contact: Harriet Rocha, 640-3876, har_c1@yahoo.com
ZUMBA GOLD CHAIR
Where: YMCA, 300 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Wednesday
Details: Low-impact workout; all the health benefits of Zumba Fitness while seated. Great results. All fitness levels welcome. Drop-ins welcome.
Contact: harriet rocha, 640-3876, har_c1@yahoo.com
BIBDC BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
Where: Church of the Holy Cross, 440 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Details: Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. Classes taught include East Coast Swing, Waltz and Samba.
Contact: Violet Oliver, 938-0691
THURSDAY, April 2
INTERNET &EMAIL FOR SENIORS 50-PLUS
Where: SeniorNet second floor room 201, 891 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Thursday
Details: Learn how to browse the Internet and use email using Internet Explorer and Gmail. Surf the Web safely and play with attachments in email. Cost is $36 plus $44 annual membership fee. Limit eight students.
Contact: June Knell, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
Clubs
TODAY, March 28
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING
Where: VFW Post 12122, 74-5543 Kaiwai St., Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona
When: 11:30 a.m. today
Details: The Camp Tarawa Detachment #1255 invites all Marines and Navy Corpsmen (active, retired, reserve) and their spouses to attend its monthly meeting. Come to share ‘sea stories’ at our ‘no host’ luncheon and stay for our business meeting at 1 pm. Dress code is resort casual.
Contact: Dale Ross, 322-2172, daleross@hawaiiantel.net
MONDAY, March 30
SIERRA CLUB
Where: Keaau Commuity Center, Keaau
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday
Details: Geothermal, Mauna Kea, zero waste all on the agenda. Talk story with Sierra Club. Potluck and meeting.
Contact: Cory Harden, 959-7747
COMING
BOWLING CLUB
Where: K’s Drive Inn, 194 Hualalai St., Hilo
When: 11 a.m. April 4
Details: “Let’s Vote for Bowling” and “Get Hilo Bowling Again” petitions are being collected. Join in on the efforts to get the ball rolling and put Hilo folks back on the lanes.
Contact: Gordon Ching, 969-2021, GChing@Hawaii.edu
Health
SUNDAY, March 29
WALK WITH A DOC HAWAII ISLAND, INC
Where: Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Sunday
Details: Here’s your chance to revive your New Year resolution for a healthier 2015. Join the more than 250 people who signed up with Walk With a Doc. Walk with your friends, your family or walk alone, whatever suits you best. We begin the morning with a brief medical talk about how exercise can benefit your health followed by a short warm up. We supply all the water you need and new walkers get a pedometer and Walk With a Doc T-shirt, all free. Rain or shine.
Contact: Craig Kadooka, 935-6635, craig@hilointernalmedicine.com
Pau Hana
TODAY, March 28
COMMUNITY DINNER
Where: VFW, 15-775 Maluhia Nanawale Estates, Pahoa
When: 6 p.m. today
Details: Italian dinner, including chicken cacciatore, rigatoni, bread sticks, green salad an ono desserts. The canteen opens at 5:30 p.m. Bring the family. A donation of $10 helps support veterans.
Contact: Freda Hart, 965-7032
Performances
MONDAY, March 30
CELTIC HARP AND STORY WITH
PATRICK BALL
Where: Mountain View Public Library, 18-1235 Volcano Highway, Mountain View
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Details: Ball is considered one of the premier Celtic harp players and storytellers in the world. With his latest combination of Celtic stories and sounds from his Maplewood harp, he is guaranteed to take the listener into the deepest realms of the imagination. Program suitable for ages 5 and older. Free and open to the public.
Contact: Carleen Corpuz, 968-2322
THURSDAY, April 2
THE GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES PRESENTS “IT GETS BETTER”
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Details: Written and directed by Speak Theater Arts’ Liesel Reinhart, “It Gets Better” is infused with dynamic musical energy from The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles in response to the difficult issue of bullying. In addition to the show, the company is doing a weeklong residency.
Contact: University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center, 932-7490, artsctr@hawaii.edu
FRIDAY, April 3
THE ANNUAL
HAILI CHURCH
EASTER CANTATA “BEHOLD THE LAMBS”
Where: Haili Church, 211 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Details: The Haili Cantata Choir presents “Behold The Lamb.” Refreshments to follow performance.
Contact: Haili Church, 935-4847, office@hailichurch.org
All Kine Stuffs
TODAY, March 28
RUMMAGE SALE
Where: Hilo United Methodist Church, 374 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 7:30 a.m. today
Details: Help support needed programs and services by purchasing quality items at great prices during the church’s spring rummage sale — clothing, household goods, plants, baked goods, books and electronics. Ends at 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Tupou Koenig, 935-2144, hiloumc@hotmail.com
SUNDAY, March 29
ONENESS CENTER OFFERS A NONDENOMINATION SERVICE
Where: The Oneness Center, 17-7946 N. Kulani Road, Mountain View
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Details: A nondenomination gathering on Sundays.
Contact: Dennis B Soares, 345-1800, dennis_soares@hotmail.com
MONDAY, March 30
HAWAII WATER WORKSHOPS
Where: Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1, Hilo
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Details: Share your manao on important water resource issues with the state Commission on Water Resource Management. Please take this opportunity to have an impact on Hawaii’s water future.
Contact: Jeremy Kimura, 587-0269, Jeremy.l.kimura@hawaii.gov
WEDNESDAY, April 1
AAUW HILO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
Where: Hilo
When: 11:59 p.m. Wednesday
Details: $4,000 in University of Hawaii at Hilo scholarship money will be awarded by the American Association of University Women Hilo Branch. All applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation. See AAUW scholarship application/instructions at http://hilo-hi.aauw.net/scholarship/.
Contact: Mary Connie Banser, 756-2376, mcbanser@hawaiiantel.net
FRIDAY, April 3
HAKU KE AHO — HAWAIIAN CORDAGE WORKSHOP
Where: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Friday
Details: Hawaiian cultural artist Beau Jack Key offers this free workshop on cordage braiding. Participants will learn the skill of creating cordage using a variety of materials and different braiding methods. Please RSVP.
Contact: Nakoa Goo, 933-8184
ALOHA FRIDAY
ON THE PORCH
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 11 a.m. Friday
Details: Volcano area musician Wes Awana shares his love of ukulele and Hawaiian music by giving family friendly lessons on the iconic and inviting ukulele. This event is free; however, national park entrance fees might apply.
Contact: Cheryl Wilson, 967-7565, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org