Pahala-Volcano, Hawaii

Weekly Events

Oktoberfest will be celebrated at Kilauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge on Mon-Fri, TBA, Oktoberfest Pupu plate will be offered on Thurs only. Open to all KMC authorized patrons and their guests. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park entrance fees may apply. Arlene, 967-8370.

Aloha Island Performing Arts Company Presents: Hip-Hop Dance Classes, every Tues, Wed, Fri, Dates TBA, at the Na`alehu Theatre. Tue and Fri class is from 3:30-5:30pm. Wed is from 2:30-4pm. Open to new and experienced dancers. Call Monique at 989-4855 for more information.

Halloween Bash Date TBA at the Lava Lounge in Kilauea Military Camp at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Come in disguise and enter the KMC Costume Contest. Free pupus. Open to all KMC authorized patrons and their guests. Park entrance fees may apply. Arlene, 967-8370.

Kilauea Military Camp Haunted House Spooktacular fun and treats, Fri & Sat, Oct 27 & 28, 6-9pm, (Date to be confirmed.) KMC Theatre. Nominal entrance fee. Open to all KMC authorized patrons and their guests. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park entrance fees may apply. Arlene, 967-8370.

Ka`u High School Coronation & Homecoming, TBA Join the 2005 homecoming court celebration. Ka`u High School Gym. 928-2088.

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, October 21, 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, October 26, 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033.

Big Island Protea Growers meeting will be Sat, October 28. Loren Heck, 939-9454.

Drumming Circle, Sat, October 28, 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, October 1, 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.