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9th Annual Weekend Writers Retreat: Writing for Power, Heart & Vision
facilitated by writer-instructor Tom Peek, Dates TBA. Improve the emotion, depth, and potency of your work via extensive writing exercises, friendly
reading of work, and engaging group discussion. Join a community of
writers in a focused weekend of writing, sharing, and inspiration.
Open to all levels and genres. 6 catered meals included; housing
optional. $195 (add $130 for 2 nights in a private room). 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
Qigong (chee gong) for Health: Movement, breath and mental tranquility activate the bodies natural healing qualities. Beginners Class each Monday, 5-6:30pm, Advanced Class each Tuesday, 5-6:30pm. All classes held at Discovery Harbor Community Center. Cost by donation, instructor John W. Adams, 929-8015.
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.
Na`alehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawaii County Nutrition Program) Lunch served 10:45am, Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Ages 60+ in the greater Naalehu area. 939-2505 for info on meals and activities.
Kick Ice sign waving, 1st Friday of every month, 3:30-5pm, across from Na`alehu Post Office. Volunteers seek to reduce drug use.
Foster Parent Training Classes, Recruiting potential foster parents, Colleen Matsushita 935-6109.
Gonzo Band, Wed, 7pm, Live Music practice open to the public. Na`alehu Theater. 929-9133.
Na`alehu Main Street, open Mon-Sun, 1-6pm. High Speed internet access & computer classes.
929-8322.
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.
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