The Ka'u Calendar

Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Jan 1, 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

Bay Clinic Mobile Dental Van, Tue, Jan 3 – Fri, Jan 6, Bay Clinic in Na`alehu. Call for hours. 965-3073

Friends of Na`ohulelua Garden Gathering, Thu, Jan 5 and 26, 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, Jan 5, 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 

Sumi-e Japanese Brushstroke Painting, Tue, Jan 10, 1 – 3 p.m., Na`alehu Hongwanji.

Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary Schools Walkthrough, Thu, Jan 12. To reserve, call 928-2088.

Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Jan 12, 7 p.m., H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953

Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Jan 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Plant and Seed Exchange, Sun, Jan 15, noon – 3 p.m. at Na`ohulelua Historical Church on Kama`oa Road. Parking along road. 929-7236

Pahala Quilting Group, Thu, Jan 19, 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, Jan 19, 929-9731 or 936-7262

Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, Jan 20, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in front of Na`alehu School gym.

Homeschoolers of Ka`u Gathering, Fri, Jan 20, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Wai`ohinu Park. Talk, plan field trips, potluck, BBQ. Theresa Passarelli, 443-9100

Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, Sat, Jan 21, 7:30 - 11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center.

Recycling at Na`alehu School, Sat, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 2 – 3 p.m. Medieval recreation group talks, plans events, does handicrafts and more. Call for location. Michael, 895-8013

HOVE Road Maintenance board or directors meeting, Tue, Jan 24, 10 a.m., St. Jude’s Church. 929-9910

Ocean View Community Development Corp. meeting. Thu, Jan 26, 5:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center.

AARP Driver Safety Training, Fri, Jan 27. This four-hour class is open to everyone. No driving, no tests, no exams. $12 current members, $14 non-members. Mike Last, 929-8422.

Ocean View Food Basket, Tue, Jan 31, noon - 2:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. 939-7000

Exercise and Meditation

Pahala Pool Schedule: Water Aerobics Mon/Wed/Fri 9 – 10 a.m.; Public Recreational Swim Mon/Wed/Fri 10 – 11 a.m., Mon/Tue 1:30 – 4 p.m., Wed/Thu 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Fri 12:30 – 4 p.m., Sat 9:30 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 5:30 p.m., Sun 8:30 – 10 a.m. and 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. Closed Jan 1, 2 and 16. 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, Mondays beginning Jan 23, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Celeste Anderson 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

Volleyball, Tue/Thu, 3 – 4 p.m., Kahuku Park. Ages 6 and older. Marc, 929-9113

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. 967-8352. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.

Karate Classes, Tue/Thu, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Instructor Peter Lubke offers free classes for all ages. 939-7033

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 Class, Thu, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Pahala Community Center. By donation. 323-8280

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

Zumba, Fri, 6 – 7 p.m., Na`alehu Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 938-4037

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 `Ukulele Lessons, Sun (except Jan 29), 9 – 11 a.m., Old Pahala Clubhouse. Moses Espaniola III teaches classes sponsored by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. ekolu23@yahoo.com or 345-6917

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

Ka`u Driver License Office, Tue/Wed by appointment. 854-7214

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.

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 

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

Lu`au Buffet & Hula Show, select Fridays, 5 - 8 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees may apply. 967-8356

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