Pahala-Volcano, Hawaii

Weekly Events

The final 2005 Na Mea Hawai‘i Hula Kahiko performance! Date TBA. See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater. Hawaiian crafts demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. In conjunction with Aloha Festivals' Royal Court Investiture Ceremony at 12 noon at Halema‘uma‘u crater. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Volcano Art Center Art Show Each month the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park features some of the island's most talented artists. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

After Dark in the Park Programs, Award-winning educational programs on topics pertaining to Hawai`i and its culture. Programs are on select Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Dates to TBA. Programs are held in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center Auditorium. For information, call 985-6014. $1 Donation helps to support park educational programs. Park entrance fees may apply.

Community/Self-Improvement/Recreation

Ka`u Makani Pop Warner practice begins Aug 1. The Midget team practice will be for ages 11-14 years. Mon-Fri up until Labor Day. Each player will need 20 hours conditioning before getting pads so new players should join as soon as possible. The first game of the season will be in September. Volunteers and sponsors for bus money and team expenses are also needed. Coaches are Pernell Hanoa, Jonathan Roddy, Mac Kaupu. For more information call Ka`u Youth Sports Association President Pernell Hanoa at 928-6235 or VP Cory Koi at 928-9025.

Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, Sat, August 19, 7:30-11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. All you can eat pancake fundraiser. $4. Do not have to be a member to participate. 939-7033.

Reach Out and Read Family Reading Night, Thurs, August 24, 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033.

Big Island Protea Growers meeting will be Sat, August 26. Loren Heck, 939-9454.

Drumming Circle, Saturday, August 26, Vegetarian pot-luck, 4:30 p.m.; Drumming, 6:30 p.m. All instruments welcomed. PILI 929-8364; Held the last Saturday of every month.

Exercise & Meditation

Senior Yoga Wednesdays 11:30.a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. Yes, you can do yoga, no matter your age or flexibility. Enjoy well-being with this gentle yoga style. $10 a class or $42 for 6-week session. Call Debra Serrao, 985-7549.

Dialogue; Sun, August 6, 1-3 p.m. Dialogue calls for a temporary suspension of one’s beliefs in order to listen and understand another side, fostering introspection and the possibility of finding better solutions. PILI, 929-8364.

Gentle Yoga begins Thursdays 5:30 - 7 p.m., Old Japanese Schoolhouse, Volcano. For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice, or begin, this Ananda yoga style is gentle and meditative, great for strength, flexibility and relaxation. $10 a class or $42 for 6-week session. Call Debra Serrao 985-7545.

Pahala Pool is open weekdays, with daily adult lap swim from 11 a.m. to noon; H20 Aerobics M, W, F, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.; Public Recreation Swim, M, T, Th, F, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 1 pm. - 4 pm. Pool is closed Sat, Sun, holidays. Call 928-8144.

Yoga in the tradition of BKS Iyengar; 9 a.m., Sundays; Restorative yoga on Tuesdays 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursdays. PILI-Ka`u Yoga Center 929-8364.

Zen Sitting (format) in a casual quiet environment for extended meditation; Wednesdays at 6:30-8 p.m. PILI, 929-8364.

Senior (55+) Beginners Yoga at Na`alehu Community Center. This series costs $10 and is particularly slated for those who wish to remain as active and healthy as possible as we climb the ever steeper stairs to old age. Call Julie at 929-8008 for schedule.

Yoga, Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. at the Ka`u Yoga Center. Free. 929-8364.

Qigong (chee gong) for Health: Movement, breath and mental tranquility activate the bodies natural healing qualities. Beginners Class each Monday, 5-6:30 p.m., Advanced Class each Tuesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Discovery Harbour Community Center. Cost by donation, instructor John W. Adams, 929-8015.

The Ka`u High School Weight Room is open to adults and students on Mon and Wed, 5 - 7 p.m. Hettie Rush will also assist students in the Bigger Faster Stronger program.

Exercise For You: Fitness Class is held every Tues and Thurs at 5 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Total body workout, certified instructor. $5/class. Call O.V.C.A., 939-7033 or Erin Cole, 929-8629.

Weekly Activities

Na`alehu Community Center: Schedule TBA. Call Richard at 939-2510.

Pahala Community Center: Schedule TBA. Call Nona Makuakane, 928-3102

Ohana Conversational Spanish Class, action-based learning in family style for all ages and all levels. Mondays 3:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Clubhouse. Sponsored by Ka`u School of the Arts.

Peanut Butter Ministry Lunches, Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm, Na`alehu Community Center. Soup, stew or chili, w/ sandwich, dessert and drink. All are welcome. Donations appreciated, not required.

Kick Ice sign waving, 1st Friday of every month, 3:30-5pm, across from Na`alehu Post Office. Volunteers seek to reduce drug use.

Ka`u Gonzo Music Society, Wed, 7 p.m., Music Jam session. Public invited to join in. Na`alehu Theater. 929-9133.

Na`alehu Main Street is open for high speed DSL internet , copying, faxing, or burning CDs, Mon-Fri, 1 - 5 p.m. Call or fax 929-8322 or visit www.Naalehu.org.

Pahala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon - Fri, 10:30 a.m. for area residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101

Na`alehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai`i County Nutrition Program), Lunch served M-F, 10:45 a.m. Ages 60+, greater Na`alehu area. 939-2505.

Ka`u Family Center's Youth Development program has weekly activities including excursions. Call 929-9611 for Henry, ext. 15, or Teresa, ext. 10.

Blood Pressure Testing, monthly in Na`alehu at Ka`u FCU provided by Bay Clinic, 929-7311.

Na`alehu Community Computer Lab, free use & internet access. Na`alehu Community Center. See Richard, Mon-Thurs, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 939-9392.

Ocean View Community Center computer lab with broadband service is open Mon -Thurs, 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Members $2/hour, non-members, $4/hr. Call 939-7033 for information on computer classes.

Ka`u Farmers Market, Sat, 8am-12pm, front of Na`alehu ACE. Vegetables, Ka`u Coffee, baked goods, plants and more, 929-7236.

Volcano Farmers Market, Sun, 7am-10am, Cooper Center in Volcano Village. Swapmeet and more.