Pahala-Volcano, Hawaii

Weekly Events

Veterans Day, Sat, Nov 11, Federal Holiday. Observe the day by decorating the World War II Memorial in Na`alehu Park with a flower arrangement.

Honoring All Who Served, KMC Veterans’ Day Ceremony, Sat, Nov 11, 3 - 4 p.m. Front Lawn of Kilauea Military Camp. Guest Speaker will be Mayor Harry Kim. Special Veterans’ Day Buffet featuring Prime Rib and Crablegs follows; $20.50 for adults and $10.25 for children ages, 6-11, Everyone is invited to join in this special celebration. Park entrance fees may apply.

Ka`u Concert Society Presents: Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Classes with Keoki Kahumoku, Saturdays. Dates TBA. The ukulele class will be at 10 a.m. and the guitar class will be at 11a.m. Classes are sponsored by Ka`u Concert Society with funding from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawai`i and by the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call 936-5639.

Make a Thanksgiving Craft, Date TBA. Grades 2 to 8. Pahala Community Center. Call 928-3102 for more information or to register.

KMC 90th Birthday & Open House, Fri, Nov 17, 2 - 5 p.m. Koa Room at Kilauea Military Camp in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy cake and punch. View historical photos of KMC.

The Sixth Annual Big Island Ranch Invitational Rodeo, Date TBA. beginning at 8 a.m. at the Ka`u Roping & Riding Association arena in Na`alehu. Admission is $6 and a food booth will help to raise funds. The Association is trying to raise $25,000 to purchase the community rodeo grounds . Events include: Dally Team Roping, Calf Mugging, Po`o Wai U, Team Penning, Wild Cow Milking, Pony Express, Ranch Branding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Steer Undecorating, Breakaway, and Ranch Mugging. 929-9962.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors, will be held at no charge for senior citizens, Pahala Assembly of God. Date TBA. at 5pm at the church on Pa`auau Street.

7th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit by Island Artists, Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Daily, Nov 18 - January 2, 9 am - 5 pm, Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Christmas in the Country Begins, Sat & Sun, Nov 18 & 19, 9 am - 5 pm Special holiday celebrations include demonstrations and print and book signings by artists and authors, plus a fine selection of quality handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Christmas in the Country continues over Thanksgiving Weekend, Fri - Sun, Nov 24 - 26, 9 am - 5 pm, Special holiday celebrations include demonstrations and print and book signings by artists and authors, plus a fine selection of quality handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call (808) 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Sun, Date TBA, 2 p.m. at the Tibetan Buddhist Temple, Wood Valley. Representative of various religions will share their messages and music. A bell choir will perform. Bring pupus to share. In case of rain, meet at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pahala. For more details, call Joyce Suenobu at 928-8437.

Annual Rubberband Turkey Shoot for all ages, Date TBA. Shoot rubberbands at turkey targets and win prizes. Pahala Community Center. For more information call 928-3102.

Thanksgiving Day, Thur, Nov 23, Federal Holiday.

Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Ocean View Community Center on Thurs, November 23 at 1 p.m. Free to all people of Ka`u. The Center is located at 91-8924 Leilani Circle. Call 939-7033.

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

Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, Sat, November 18, 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, TBA, 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033.

Big Island Protea Growers meeting will be Sat, November 25. Loren Heck, 939-9454.

Drumming Circle, Sat, November 25, 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, November 4, 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.