Sweet Treats, Wed, Feb 1, 3 – 5 p.m., Pahala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102
Presidents’ Day Collage, all ages register Feb 1 – 10 for program Mon – Thu, Feb 13 – 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Marc, 929-9113
Friends of Na`ohulelua Garden Gathering, Thu, Feb 2 and 23, 8 – 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Educational classes, garden exchange, horticultural exercises and free breakfast at Hana Hou. Dennis, 929-7236
Ocean View Neighborhood Watch meeting, Thu, Feb 2, 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033
Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Feb 5, Manuka Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, anyone interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and families are invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028
Valentine’s Day Craft, grades K – 8 register Feb 6 – 10 for program Mon, Feb 13, 3 – 5 p.m. Pahala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102
Presidents’ Day Craft, grades K – 8 register Feb 6 – 10 for program Wed, Feb 15, 3 – 5 p.m. Pahala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102
Bay Clinic Mobile Dental Van, Tue, Feb 7 – Fri, Feb 10, Bay Clinic in Na`alehu. Call for hours. 965-3073
Duplicate Bridge, Tue, 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Beginners welcome. Pat, 375-6271; or Susan, 375-6821 or stbrown@hawaii.edu
Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary Schools Walkthrough, Thu, Feb 9. To reserve, call 928-2088.
Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Feb 9, 7 p.m., H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953
Ka`u Red Hatters’ Bake and Craft Sale, Fri/Sat, Feb 10/11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Punalu`u Beach Park. Barbara Beatty, 929-9072
Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Feb 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sumi-e Japanese Brushstroke Painting, Tue, Feb 14, 1 – 3 p.m., Na`alehu Hongwanji.
Pahala Quilting Group, Thu, Feb 16, 1 – 4 p.m. All levels welcome. Ka`u Resource and Distance Learning Center, 96-3126 Puahala St. Marypat, 989-4594
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka`u, Thu, Feb 16, 929-9731 or 936-7262
Golf Tournament, Fri, Feb 17, Volcano Golf and Country Club. Proceeds benefit Ka`u Hospital. Ron Young, 987-2761 or youngron19582@yahoo.com
Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, Feb 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in front of Na`alehu School gym.
Homeschoolers of Ka`u Gathering, Fri, Feb 17, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Wai`ohinu Park. Talk, plan field trips, potluck, BBQ. Theresa Passarelli, 443-9100
Recycling at Na`alehu School, Sat, Feb 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Na`alehu School Gym. Redeem your HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, ext. 230
Society of Creative Anachronism, Sat, Feb 18, 2 – 3 p.m. Medieval recreation group talks, plans events, does handicrafts and more. Call for location. Michael, 895-8013
Guest Speaker Joe Jackson, Sun, Feb 19, 10 a.m., River of Life Assembly of God in Pahala. 928-0608
Plant and Seed Exchange, Sun, Feb 19, noon – 3 p.m. at Na`ohulelua Historical Church on Kama`oa Road. Parking along road. 929-7236
Windward Feast Days, Sun – Wed, Feb 19 – 22, 6:30 p.m., Na`alehu Elementary School cafeteria. Lighthouse Baptist Church hosts a week where the church and community feast on God’s word together, with speaker missionary Fernando Angeles. Pastor Don Reed, 939-8536
Girls Day Craft, grades K – 8 register Feb 21 – 24 for program Wed, Feb 29, 3 – 5 p.m., Pahala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102
Guest Speaker Father Samuel Espinas Loterte, Wed, Feb 22, 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Na`alehu and 5:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Pahala. 928-8208 or 929-7474
Ocean View Community Development Corp. meeting. Thu, Feb 23, 5:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center.
AARP Driver Safety Training, Fri, Feb 24. This four-hour class is open to everyone. No driving, no tests, no exams. $12 current members, $14 non-members. Mike Last, 929-8422.
Camp Meeting 2012, Sun, Feb 26, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Mon, Feb 27, 6:30 p.m., Na`alehu Assembly of God. Prophet John & Meleana Harke. Joy Ah Yee, 929-7278
HOVE Road Maintenance board of directors meeting, Tue, Feb 28, 10 a.m., St. Jude’s Church. 929-9910
Ocean View Food Basket, Tue, Feb 28, noon - 2:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. 939-7000
Exercise and Meditation
Pahala Pool Schedule: Water Aerobics M/W/F 9 – 10 a.m.; Public Recreational Swim Mon/Tue 1:30 – 4 p.m., M/W/F 10 – 11 a.m., Wed/Thu 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Fri 12:30 – 4 p.m., Sat 9:30 – 11 a.m., 2 – 5:30 p.m., Sun 8:30 – 10 a.m., 1 – 3:45 p.m.; Adult Lap Swim Mon/Tue 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wed – Fri 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sun 10 – 11:30 a.m. 928-8177 or www.hawaii-county.com/parks/aquatics
Yoga, Mon, 7:30 a.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Emily Catey focuses on stretching and releasing physical and mental tension. Open to beginning and intermediate students. $10. 967-8222
Interval Fitness, Mon, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. Weights, balls and Pilates. A.C.E. certified instructor Erin Cole, 640-8473
Iyengar and Yin Yoga, Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 – 11:30 a.m.; Ocean View Community Center. Mats and props provided. Stephanie, 937-7940
Exercise for Energy, Mon/Wed, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. DVD instructions; bring your own band, ball and mat. Free w/donation of non-perishable food. Becky, 345-4334
Pilates Matwork, Mondays 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. (except 2/20), Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. UH-Hilo Dance Division head Celeste Staton focuses on core strength, muscle-lengthening and a sense of well being. $75/$67.50 VAC members for eight sessions or $10 drop-in. 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org
Age-Group Basketball & Volleyball, Mon – Thu, 5:30 p.m., Na`alehu Community Center. Richard, 939-2510
Zumba, Mon, 6 – 7 p.m., Na`alehu Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 938-4037
Muscle Toning, Tue, 8:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. Erin Cole, 938-4037
Zumba, Tue/Sat, 9 a.m., Tue/Thu, 5:30 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Recreation Lodge in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. $5. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8333
Basketball, Tue - Thu, 3 – 4 p.m., Kahuku Park. Marc, 929-9113
Karate Classes, Tue/Thu, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Instructor Peter Lubke offers free classes for all ages. 939-7033
Men’s & Women’s Volleyball League, Tue/Thu, 7 – 9 p.m., Na`alehu Community Center. Richard, 939-2510
Gentle Senior Yoga, Wed, 3 – 4 p.m., Na`alehu Hongwanji. Senior price $10 for 10 sessions.
Yoga for Everyone, Wed, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. Yes, you can do yoga, no matter your age or flexibility. $10 per class or $42 for 6-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545
Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Thu, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Will have morning session either Mon or Tue, 8 - 10 a.m. Call for info. Noa’s Island Massage in first cottage next to Na`alehu Park. Please come 10 min. early. $10 a class or $80 for 10 classes. Noa Caiserman, 756-3183
Zumba, Thu, 5 – 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 640-8473
Beginner Line Dance Classes, Thu 6 – 7:15 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. By donation. 323-8280
Western Line Dance Classes, Thu, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall.
Gentle Yoga, Fri, 8 – 9 a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice or begin. $7 a class or $30 for six-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545
Weekly & Daily Activities
Volcano Winery Tours, daily, 10 a.m. These tours of the vineyard and tea field are free and open to all ages. Longer tours available for $25 or $45 per person. 35 Pi`i Mauna Dr., Volcano. 967-7772 or volcanowinery.com
Playgroup, daily, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wai`ohinu Park. For any age. Hettie Rush, 929-8572
Volcano Farmers Market, Sun, 7 – 10 a.m., Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more.
Free Lunches, Sun, after 12 noon, Na`alehu Hongwanji. Sponsored by Thy Word Ministries-Ka`u and the Food Bank Hot Meal Program.
Ocean View Community Center computer lab, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – noon. Members $2/hour, non-members, $4/hr. 939-7033 for information on computer classes.
Niaulani Nature Walk, Mon, 9:30 a.m. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Free (calabash donations welcome). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.org
Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Mon/Wed, Na`alehu Community Center; Tue/Thu, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Pahala Community Center. Limited to 50 participants in each area. 929-8571
Pahala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:30 a.m. for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101
Na`alehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai`i County Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:45 a.m. for residents aged 60+, greater Na`alehu area. 939-2505
Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club hosts activities at St. Jude’s Church on Mon/Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides lunches 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+. Donations requested. On Thu, the program takes seniors to Kailua-Kona for doctorr appointments, grocery shopping and to pick up prescriptions. Program closed on Tue. Dick Hershberger, 989-4140
Circulo for Speaking Spanish, Mon, 10 – 11 a.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-7544
Ka`u Community Chorus Rehearsals, Mon 7 – 8 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-7544
Ka`u Driver License Office, Tue/Wed by appointment. 854-7214
Duplicate Bridge, Tue, 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Beginners welcome. Pat, 375-6271; or Susan, 375-6821 or stbrown@hawaii.edu
Pohai for Speaking Hawaiian, Tue, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-7544
Ka`u Farmers Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. – noon, front of Ace Hardware in Na`alehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh baked goods. Table is $5. Limit 12 vendors. 929-7236
Community Bookstore, Wed, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Kauaha`ao Church in Wai`ohinu. 938-0411
Fresh Locally Grown Produce for Seniors, Wed, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Kahuku Park in Ocean View.
Ka`u `Ohana Band Rehearsals, Wed/Thu, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 929-7544
Game Night, Wed, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. Lucy Walker, 929-7519
Quilting Group, Thu, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929-9576
Thirsty Thursdays, Ocean View Salon and Christie’s Nails. Clients can enjoy a free drink with monthly-themed pedicures every Thursday. 929-7411.
Friends Feeding Friends, Thu, 4 – 6 p.m. at Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. www.volcanocommunity.org
Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at various locations. 965-3030 or 934-3209
Joy School Preschool Playgroup, Fri, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929-8732
Aloha Fridays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Variable hula art offerings of hula lessons, lei making, storytelling, lauhala weaving or `ukulele lessons. Everyone is welcome. Free; donations welcome; park entrance fees apply.
Free `Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar classes, Fri, 1 – 5 p.m., Pahala Boys and Girls Club. Keoki Kahumoku. 935-0463
OVCA Green Market, Fri, 2 – 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Fresh produce, fruits, herbs, flowers, plants, honey and more. ovcahawaii@gmail.com or 939-7033
Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Fri, 5:30 p.m. in Na`alehu. 929-9717
Live Music Fridays at South Side Shaka, Na`alehu. 929-7404
Ocean View Teen Club, Fri, 6 – 9 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Ages 13 - 18. 217-5593
Ocean View Farmers Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – noon, Pohue Plaza
Treasure Hunt Resale Outlet, Sat, Ocean View Farmers Market. Debra Bridgers, 936-9358 or www.makemydayhawaii.com
Substance Abuse Evaluations, Sat, Ka`u Family Center in Na`alehu. An Intervention/Awareness class is also being offered to first-time DUI offenders. No charge for assessment if recommended to the Intervention/Awareness class. Cory, 756-5768
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; Friday Night BBQ Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., Wai`ohinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s in Ocean View. West Hawai`i Intergroup, 329-1212 or the Hilo office, 961-6133
Free Square Dancing Lessons, Sat, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Open to all ages. Joe, 808-646-0479
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