Calendar for March 7
Arts & Exhibits
ADVERTISING
FRIDAY, March 13
ASTRONOMY TALK: AMERICA’S SPACE PROGRAM — NASA’S ROADMAP TO TOMORROW’S MISSIONS
Where: Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Waimea
When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 13
Details: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will discuss America’s space program and the challenges the agency faces for the missions of tomorrow.
Contact: Steve Jefferson, (808) 881-3827, sjefferson@keck.hawaii.edu
Classes
TODAY, March 7
HULA
Where: Halau Hula Keao 0 Kala, 15-3217 Lehualani Place, Pahoa
When: 8:30 p.m. today and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Details: Men and women sharing Hawaiian traditions through hula. Men classes are at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning today, with women classes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning March 11.
Contact: Roy, (435) 851-9619, aloha22348@yahoo.com.
REIKI LEVEL I CERTIFICATION WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Where: Halai Healing Place, 75-5737 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today and Sunday
Details: Two-day weekend certification. Learn an ancient healing art passed down through the sacred tradition of the Usui Method of Natural Healing to heal yourself and others. An investment in your health for life. Cost is $350 plus tax. No experience necessary. Preregistration required. Limited space available.
Contact: LaRen Kristen, (808) 987-6010, LaRen@HalaiHealingPlace.com
SYSTEMS THINKING IN SCHOOL GARDENS AND BEYOND
Where: Kalanianaole School, 27-330 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou
When: 9 a.m. today
Details: Participants will learn and practice “systems thinking” skills and acquire tools that will be applied to learning gardens and other curriculum designs. We will practice making the implicit connections in and between systems in the garden explicit for authentic assessment and exciting learner outcomes.
Contact: Donna Mitts, (808) 887-6411, dmitts@kohalacenter.org
IYENGAR YOGA (BASIC)
Where: Conference Room (second floor), Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today
Details: Every Saturday. For beginners or individuals with some experience. Instructions are clear with focus on correct alignment in every pose. Drop-in $10 or $35 for four-class pass (valid for 30 days). Please bring your own yoga mat.
Contact: Aziani Ismail, (808) 989-5773, aziani.ismail@gmail.com
EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLORS WITH PATTI PEASE JOHNSON
Where: Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: Noon today
Details: Create three to five separate 8-by-8-inch watercolor paintings on hot press paper using prebroken glass as a catalyst to spark creativity. Students also will be taught theories of good composition along with color theory and color wheel use. Cost is $60 for non-VAC members and $54 for members plus a $10 supply fee per person. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome.
Contact: Cheryl Wilson, (808) 967-8222, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org
PLAYING HAND BELLS
Where: Church of The Holy Cross, 440 Lanikaula St., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. today
Details: Learn to play hand bells and chimes. Learn rhythm, music terms and team work while playing everybody’s favorite music. Easy music note reading required. Monthly club fee is $10.
Contact: Fumi Maeda, 959-3526
SUNDAY, March 8
AYURVEDA FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE WITH AMANDA WEBSTER
Where: Yoga Centered, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo
When: 2 p.m. beginning Sunday
Details: Classes are noon-2 p.m. Sunday through March 29. Cost is $80 for series, with $25 drop-ins available for first two classes. Determine your unique body-mind-spirit constitution and reconnect to the natural rhythms of your body with this four-week Ayurveda and yoga series.
Contact: Yoga Centered, (808) 934-7233, frontdesk@yogacentered.com
TEA AND NUTRITION MONTH OBSERVED AT ‘IMILOA
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 ‘Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Details: In honor of National Nutrition Month, experience a cream tea and chat with JoAnn Aguirre. Learn about the health benefits of drinking tea and enjoy an afternoon delight. Limited seats, charge by admission.
Contact: Front desk, (808) 969-9703, info@imiloahawaii.org
MEDICINE FOR THE MIND BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Where: 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Details: Buddha taught that we place karmic potentialities on our mindstream that ripen as future experiences — some good, some bad. Buddha said that there are ways to purify negative potentials and thus avoid their consequences. One extremely powerful way is Vajrasattva practice — a tantric meditation that purifies the heaviest negative karma. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus. Free.
Contact: Patty Johnson, 985-7470, joyfulpath@aol.com
MONDAY, March 9
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 2 FOR SENIORS 50+ YEARS
Where: Seniornet Learning Center, Room 201, 891 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 10 a.m.-noon Monday
Details: Review the basics from Computer Fundamentals 1 and learn the basics of how a computer works and how to use it every day. Type a paragraph, edit it and save it to a flash drive and the hard drive. For seniors 50 or older. Cost is $36 plus $44 annual membership fee.
Contact: June Knell, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
AIKIDO FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
Where: Aikido of Hilo, 29 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. Wednesdays
Details: Learn the Japanese martial art of peace and reconciliation. Classes meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Aikido of Hilo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and teaching the art of aikido in the Hilo area and spreading the way of harmony worldwide.
Contact: Barbara Klein, 935-2454, aikidoofhilo@hawaiiantel.net
FREE ESL CLASS
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Details: Free English as a Second Language class open to adults and teens wanting to practice English, including reading, writing, speaking and grammar. Make friends, learn English, have fun. No Fees, no need to register. Monday evenings through Through April 27.
Contact: Bela Conley-Ramsay, 932-7243, bela@hawaii.edu
TUESDAY, March 10
IPAD OVERVIEW
Where: Seniornet Learning Center, Room 201, 891 Ululani St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday
Details: Learn the basic functions of your iPad, how to surf the Internet, how to read and send emails with photos attached. Provide your own iPad, Apple user ID and password. Cost is $54 plus $44 annual membership fee.
Contact: June Knell, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
IYENGAR YOGA (BASIC)
Where: Conference Room (second floor), Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 5-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday
Details: For beginners or individuals with experience. Instructions are clear with focus on correct alignment in every pose. Drop-in cost is $10 or $35 for a four-class pass (valid for 30 days). Please bring your own yoga mat.
Contact: Aziani Ismail, (808) 989-5773, aziani.ismail@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, March 11
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUSINESS FINANCIALS
Where: Hawaii Community College (Manono Campus), Building 379-1, Kaneikeao Room, 1175 Manono St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday
Details: This three-hour workshop is designed for business owners and managers who are not bookkeepers/accountants to better manage their business. Participants will learn the importance of good record keeping and develop a better understanding of the balance sheet, income statement, ratios and how these fit together. Cost is $25. Register early at www.hisbdc.org.
Contact: Lydia Santiago, 933-0776, lydia.santiago@hisbdc.org
FRIDAY, March 13
SALES 101: INCREASE YOUR IN-PERSON SALES SUCCESS
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo in Campus Center, Room 306, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 8:30 a.m. Friday
Details: This interactive workshop will introduce you to the five critical phases of successful sales. Instructor Malati Shinazy trains on people skills and team building for organizations across all sectors. Cost is $69. Eligible for a subsidy through the Employment & Training Fund.
Contact: Luisa F. Castro, (808) 974-7664, luisac@hawaii.edu
COMING
LAUHALA WEAVING
Where: Hawaii Community College, 1175 Manono St., Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Kealii Lilly will teach you to gather, clean and prep, strip and prepare for weaving, and create a functional implement. Call OCET at 934-2700 or go to ocethawcc.org to register before March 9.
Contact: Tiana Koga, 934-2700, tmkoga@hawaii.edu
AGROFORESTRY FOR HAWAII FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Where: UH-Hilo College of Agriculture, Room 102, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays from March 14-April 11
Details: Instructor is Zach Mermel. Cost is $325 bundled rate for all all five sessions or $75 per session. Eligible for a subsidy through the Employment & Training Fund
Contact: Luisa F. Castro, (808) 974-7664, ccecs@hawaii.edu
SOFT PASTEL STILL LIFE WITH PATTI PEASE JOHNSON
Where: 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Learn about the different types of pastels, papers, fixing and mounting paper and on backing. Students will begin with a set-up still life using charcoal on newsprint to get the flow of arm movements to keep loose and they’ll complete a 10-by-12-inch project. Grow your knowledge of color, composition, and correcting problems. Newsprint, paper, charcoal and soft pastels are supplied for class. Cost is $60 for non-VAC members and $54 for members plus $10 supply fee.
Contact: Cheryl Wilson, (808) 967-8222, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org
STAINED GLASS WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH CLAUDIA MCCALL
Where: 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14; noon Sunday, March 15
Details: “Stained Glass – An Introductory Class” is slated for March 14-15 at Volcano Art Center. Cost is $100 for non-VAC members and $90 for members. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, covered shoes and safety glasses. Advance registration is required and this workshop will be limited to six adults. To register, call Volcano art Center at (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Contact: Cheryl Wilson, (808) 967-8222, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org
INTRODUCTORY HALAI ENERGY HEALING CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Where: Halai Healing Place, 75-5737 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15
Details: Two-day certification Halai Energy Healing workshop. Discover ancient mysteries and origins of the human energy system. Explore the body’s energy field (aura) to balance mind, body and spirit for yourself and others. Delve into a deep understanding of the human chakra system. Learn to see, feel, assess, balance and boost the human auric field for optimal health and wellbeing. Cost is $295 plus tax. Pre-registration required. Limited space available.
Contact: LaRen Kristen, (808) 987-6010, LaRen@HalaiHealingPlace.com
4-H JR. MASTER GARDENING
Where: Komohana Research & Extenstion Center, 875 Komohana St., Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Join the gardening fun! This class is ongoing and meets 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. For keiki ages 6-18 and their families; no charge. Learn gardening skills with hands on activities.
Contact: Suzy Sanxter, (808) 936-6071, suzysanxter@gmail.com
WASHI CHIGIRI-E
Where: Culture & Arts Deptartment, 28 Shipman St., Hilo
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Learn Chigiri-e art, using special handmade hand-dyed washi paper from Japan. Instructor Lily Nakao of Honolulu. Cost is $10 for JCAH members and $15 for nonmembers; kit cost is $10/$12. Presented by Japanese Community Association of Hawaii.
Contact: Janice Higashi, (808) 961-6848, jrhigashi@hawaiiantel.net
Clubs
TODAY, March 7
HAWAIIAN QUILTING CLUB
Where: Keaau Community Center, Old Volcano Road, Keaau
When: 9 a.m. today
Details: Hawaiian Quilt Club members are happy to help members of the community who want to learn to sew a Hawaiian pillow, wall hanging or quilt. Patterns are available. Community Center is located in back of Keaau Police Station.
Contact: Merci, 959-7967
MONDAY, March 9
LELEIWI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Where: Richardson Ocean Park, Kalanianaole Street, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Details: Residents and friends of this coastal community are invited to the monthly meeting. Topics to be covered are park issues and forming a Neighborhood Watch.
Contact: Jan Moon, 935-3475, jmoon16@hawaii.rr.com
TUESDAY, March 10
BIG ISLAND BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Details: The public is invited to Big Island Beekeepers Association‘s on the second Tuesday of each month. Beekeepers and anyone interested in bees come together to learn about bees and beekeeping. Potluck at 6 p.m. precedes a general meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Erick Cremer, 345-7693, etcremer@gmail.com
THURSDAY, March 12
HAWAII PHOTO SHOOTERS
Where: Komohana Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 875 Komohana St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Details: Back to Basics in 2015! Learn how to use free software to manipulate your digital images. Nancy Chaney will demonstrate Picasa. Steve Bohlert will demonstrate iPhoto. Susan Miyasaka will demonstrate Windows Live Photo Gallery.
Contact: Susan Miyasaka, (808) 969-8258, sc_miyasaka@yahoo.com
FRIDAY, March 13
HAWAII COUNTY COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Where: Waimea Center, Suite 2C, 65-1158 Mamahaloa HIghway, Waimea
When: 9 a.m. Friday
Details: The Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women invites interested persons to attend this meeting.
Contact: Roxanne Aburamen, (808) 961-0466
COMING
DAV CHAPTER 6 MONTHLY MEETING
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kaman St., Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Any man or woman, who was wounded, gassed, injured or disabled in line of duty during time of war while in the service of either the military or naval forces, is invited. Need help or information about military affairs? Someone in the chapter will assist you. Chapter membership meeting is on second Saturday of each month.
Contact: Jaime Tomas, 961-2764
HILO ORCHID SOCIETY — “FIRST LADIES AND THEIR CATTLEYAS: 1929 TO PRESENT”
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana Street, Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Our speaker is Art Chadwick from Chadwick & Son Orchids of Richmond, Va. Speaking about “First Ladies and their Cattleyas: 1929 to Present,” he will discuss the history of each first lady and the breeding that went into their namesake hybrid. Come early to visit with other orchid enthusiasts. Open to the public.
Contact: Sheryl Rawson, (808) 333-1852, info@hiloorchidsociety.org
Health
WEDNESDAY, March 11
WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR WITH IDEAL PROTEIN
Where: Hilo Naniloa Hotel — Palm Lounge, 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday
Details: Free lecture about weight loss and weight management with the Ideal Protein system. Learn about healthy eating habits and try Ideal Protein samples. Call (808) 959-4588 to reserve a seat.
Contact: Megan, (808) 959-4588, Info@KleinNatural.com
Just for Keiki
FRIDAY, March 13
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM
Where: Waiakea Elementary School, 180 W. Puainako St., Hilo
When: 3 p.m. Friday, March 13
Details: Waiakea Elementary is accepting nominations for its gifted and talented program in language arts and math for students who will be in grades 3-5 next school year. Pick up forms at the school office and return them by Friday.
Contact: Karen Shindo, 981-7215, Karen_Shindo/WAIAKEA/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us
Performance
TODAY, March 7
THE HUKILAU SHOW
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. today
Details: Doors open at noon. Presented by Keikana Entertainment. Come join us on a journey around Hawaii Island through music, traditional hula and mele. Featuring the Hukilau band Ho‘Ea, emcee is Haleakala Kaanana and Kumu Kaleo’s Hukilau hula dancers.
Contact: Sheron Bee, (808) 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
“PIGSFEET & POI”
Where: The Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. today
Details: A performance poetry, music and theatrical drama event featuring performance poet, singer, actor and writer Michele Dalton with opening acts by musician Margot Kimble and poet/healer Jeri Rose. The purpose of this event is to unite people through artistic endevor and bring to light the truth that no matter where you were born, we all share the same struggles and triumphs with the truth being that we all belong to the same family — the one family of humankind. Cost is $5 per person at the door.
Contact: Michele Dalton, (808) 238-1413, micheledalton1957@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, March 8
GIRLS’ DAY DIVA FESTIVAL 10.1
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Details: Festivities include food samplings generously donated by local restaurants, surprise gift boxes and a concert by the powerful multiple Na Hoku Award winning duo Kaumakaiwa and Kekuhi Keali‘ikanaka‘ole with guitarist Shawn Pimental.
Contact: UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center, (808) 932-7490, artsctr@hawaii.edu
TUESDAY, March 10
MASSIVE COMPANY’S “THE BRAVE”
Where: University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Details: Massive Company’s original contemporary work reflects the multi-cultural identity and voice of the South Pacific. “The Brave” takes the stories of eight diverse Auckland based men who share their most sincere ponderings on what it takes to be a man.
Contact: UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center, (808) 932-7490, artsctr@hawaii.edu
FRIDAY, March 13
“BIG EYES”
Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. March 13, 16 and 17 and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 15
Details: A drama about the awakening of painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. Silent auction at each showing for an autographed copy of “Big Eyes: The Film, The Art.”
Contact: Sheron Bee, (808) 934-7010, info@hilopalace.com
COMING
THE WAIAKEA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL UKULELE BAND’S 45TH REUNION DINNER & CONCERT
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St., Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 13 years and younger. Tickets can be purchased from any current ukulele band student, S. Tokunaga Store, Most Irresistible Shop, Asami’s Kitchen and Local Style.
Contact: Sandy Nakayama, 959-3269, wisukulelebandevents@gmail.com
All Kine Stuff
TODAY, March 7
WAIMEA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Where: Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station
When: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today
Details: Free. For a list of acceptable and nonacceptable materials, visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous. No business/farm waste accepted. No e-waste allowed.
Contact: Chris, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us
KEAAU ELEMENTARY FOURTH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FAIR
Where: Keaau Elementary School, 16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Road, Keaau
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today
Details: There will be ono food, fun games for the keiki, lots of rummage, a variety of interesting vendors and local entertainment including Ryan Hiraoka and the Puna Taiko Drummers. Inflatable jumpers, the ever-popular photo booth, face painting and more is planned for our Keaau families. This collaborative effort between school, parents and community is to help grade levels raise funds to help offset classroom expenses and extracurricular activities.
Contact: Sally A. DeRyke, (808) 313-4622, sally_deryke@notes.k12.hi.us
WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR COUNTRY FAIR
Where: Waiakea High School, 155 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. today
Details: Rummage sale, crafts, silent auction, food, music and Fun Run. Open to the public. All proceeds go to Waiakea High School class of 2016.
Contact: Adrel Vicente, (808) 947-4888 ext. 267, Adrel_Vicente/WAIAKEAH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us
HAWAII JAPANESE CENTER ANNUAL GIRLS’ DAY FESTIVAL
Where: Hawaii Japanese Center, 751 Kanoelehua Ave., Hilo
When: 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. today
Details: This free event is open to the public. This year’s festival will include a performance by Puna Taiko, the Girls’ Day Peach Blossom pageant, a Cha-do tea ceremony demonstration, a make-it and take-it project, crane folding project, dressing young girls of all ages in brightly colored kimono for picture taking, fresh andagi, a shave ice booth, Goody Goody frozen treats, butter mochi by Puna Taiko, bentos and other snacks, locally made items by local crafters, a small plant section that will focus on Japanese vegetables and much more. For more information, email contact@hawaiijapanesecenter.com.
Contact: Gina Hara Chun, (808) 934-9611, contact@hawaiijapanesecenter.com
SUNDAY, March 8
PAHOA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Where: Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Station
When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday
Details: Free. For a list of acceptable and nonacceptable materials, visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous. No business/farm waste accepted. No e-waste allowed.
Contact: Chris, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us
THE ONENESS CENTER OFFERS A NONDENOMINATION SERVICE
Where: The Oneness Center, 17-7946 N. Kulani Road, Mountain View
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday
Details: The Oneness Center offers a nondenominational gathering on Sundays.
Contact: Dennis B Soares, (808) 345-1800, dennis_soares@hotmail.com
MYSTERY OF THE WHITE LION BENEFIT KAILUA-KONA
Where: Hawaiian Queen Coffee Gardens, 75-1048 Henry St., Kailua-Kona
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Details: Fundraising event for white lions, Africa’s most sacred animal, featuring Linda Tucker, Keeper of the White Lions, for an intimate sharing of her life story with the white lion in the wild, currently being made into a spell-binding motion picture. A presentation on the mythical and rare white lions — “The Shamanic and Spiritual Connection Between Humans and the Lions” — will be followed by inspirational poetry and music. Minimum donation is $20. Tickets available at Kona Stories, Evolution Bakery and Cafe and at www.whitelion.brownpapertickets.com.
Contact: Randyl Rupar, (808) 9365233, randyldna@earthlink.net
MONDAY, March 9
PAHOA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Where: Pahoa Library, 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Road, Pahoa
When: 1-7:30 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday
Details: Friends of Pahoa Library two-day book sale.
Contact: Lee Maniscalco, 965-7182, leelani2@aol.com
WHAT LIES BENEATH THE LYMAN MISSION HOUSE
Where: Lyman Museum, 276 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Details: Lynne Wolforth of the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Department of Anthropology presents the results of two 1990s archaeological excavations of the Lyman Mission House cellar. Cost is $3 for non-museum members and free for members.
Contact: Rachel Pierson, (808) 935-5021, membership@lymanmuseum.org
THURSDAY, March 12
TURTLE TALKS
Where: Kahaluu Beach Park small pavilion, Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
When: 11:30 a.m. Thursday
Details: Kahaluu Bay Education Center turtle biologist Rachel Silverman talks story about Hawaiian green sea turtles, types of turtles found in Hawaii, why they are important to Hawaii’s ecosystems, what threats they face and how you can help to protect them.
Contact: Rachel Silvernman, (808) 887-6411, kahaluubay@kohalacenter.org
FRIDAY, March 13
IMMIGRATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Where: Council Office of Margaret Wille, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite C5, Waimea
When: 10 a.m. Friday, March 13
Details: The Hawaii County Immigration Information Office will be available to answer questions about immigration related issues every second Friday of the month.
Contact: Tulpe Day, (808) 961-8220
ALOHA FRIDAY ON THE PORCH
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 11 a.m. Friday, March 13
Details: Master lei maker Randy Lee uses a variety of natural materials to fashion lei from the freshest fern, leaves and flowers he personally gathers from the rain forests of Panaewa. Enjoy the skill and wonderful stories this well-respected practitioner has to offer. This is a free event, but park entrance fees might apply.
Contact: Desiree Cruz, (808) 967-7565, volcanohula@gmail.com
COMING
KONA COMMONS CELEBRATES ST. PET-TRICKS DAY!
Where: Kona Commons Shopping Center, 74-5450 Makala Boulevard, Kailua-Kona
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: A family friendly extravaganza focusing on pets. Customers are encouraged to donate canned and unopened bags of dog and cat food that will be donated to local animal organizations. Pet food donations will be taken at the St. Pet-Tricks Day tent during the event and you could win a Pet Spa Treatment for a year valued at $500 from Petco. Petco also will conduct its Petco Mega Pet Adoption from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be pet training and grooming demos, pet kissing and a pet trick contest and photos with your pet. Meet Kaimi, Hawaii’s first and only arson K-9.
Contact: Nancy Sakamoto, (808) 334-0005, Nancy.Sakamoto@cbre.com
SECOND ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Where: Downtown Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Details: Participants of all types — businesses, families, groups; talented people of all kinds — to march and participate in the parade as well as donations and registrations for this and future years are being sought. The parade will start at Ben Franklin and continue north on Keawe Street, up to the bayfront and ends at Kalakaua Park.
Contact: Sean Ryan O’Phelan, (808) 854-3443, ophelansean@gmail.com
