Events of February, 2022

NANI MOKU EXHIBIT OF GLASS WORKS by Marian Fielson and Leslie Jean at the Volcano Art Center gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park through Feb. 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily. While admission is free, park entrance fees apply. SWIM AT PĀHALA POOL at Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School. Weekday lap swims. Call for hours. (808) 928-8177 

NATURAL AND ANCESTRAL  FARMING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP, Thursday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Led by Tony Vera of Mayan World Farm. This workshop will be hosted by Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United (HFUU) Kaʻū Chapter at Wood Valley Ranch. Cost is $10 for HFUU Members and $25 for non-members. 

KING DAVID KALĀKAUA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT, Thursday, Feb. 10, 6 - 8 p.m. This event is part of the E Ola Pono Family and Community Engagement Series and is made possible by the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture, Kamehameha Schools, MAʻO Farms, Liliʻuokalani Trust, and Nā Pua Noʻeau. Registration is required to attend at https:// tinyurl.com/Feb10INPEACE. 

KUHIKUHI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: ART OF INTERVIEWS, Friday, Feb. 11, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Presented by Vibrant Hawaiʻi, this workshop will cover interview etiquette, interview questions, and presenting your authentic self in a way that shines. Register at vibranthawaii.org/get-involved. 

VALENTINE CARD MAKING at Kahuku Park in Ocean View, Friday, Feb. 11, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Open to ages 6 through 12 years old. Register for free from Feb. 1 to 10. For more information, contact Recreation Technician, Teresa Anderson at (808) 929-9113. VALENTINE CARDS at Nāʻālehu Community Center, Monday, Feb. 14, 4 - 5 p.m. Open to ages 8 through 12 years old. Register for free from Feb. 3 - 7. For more information, contact Recreation Director, Richard Karasuda at (808) 939-2510. 

CELEBRATION OF LOVE, Monday, Feb. 14, 6 - 9 p.m. Hosted at Earthsong Foundation on South Point Road, this special event will feature sound healing, cacao, and a fire circle. Event is by donation $22-$33.

PRESIDENT’S DAY EAGLE CRAFT at Kaʻū District Gym & Pāhala Community Center. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Open to grades K to 6. Register for free from Feb. 10 to 15. For more information and to register, contact Recreation Director, Nona Makuakane at (808) 928-3102. 

ROOT & RISE PRESENTS: NATURE AND ART AS THERAPY, Friday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is a free group that uses interaction with nature, creativity, and community to address mental health wellness, awareness, and destigmatization. To reserve a spot or for more info, call 617-543-8065. 

MASK MAKING AT VOLCANO ART CENTER, Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn the basics of paper mask-making with artist Lee Michael Walczuk at Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus. Workshop fee is $35/$30 VAC member plus a $8 supply fee. Register online at volcanoartcenter.org/events/.

KAʻŪ FOOD PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. - Pau. Located at St. Judeʻs Episcopalian Church above Kahuku Park in Ocean View. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket. ʻO 

KAʻŪ KĀKOU PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - Pau. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket. 

COOPER CENTER COMMUNITY PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Located at 19- 4030 Wright Road in Volcano. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket. SACRED 

HEART: LOAVES AND FISHES  FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Thursday, Feb. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Located at 95-5558 Mamalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket. KUPUNA FOOD BASKET, Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at Kaʻū District Gym in Pāhala. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

VOLCANO FARMERS MARKET, Cooper Center, Volcano Village on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., with local produce, baked goods, food to go, island beef and Kaʻū Coffee. EBT is used for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps. Call 808-967-7800. 

‘O KA’Ū KĀKOU MARKET, in Nāʻālehu, open Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks, temperature checks and hand sanitizing required. Social distancing enforced. No vaccination proof required. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374 (voice or text) or kaufarmer@aol.com for more and to apply to vend. See facebook.com/ OKauKakouMarket. 

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY MARKET, open Saturdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the corner of Kona Drive and Highway 11, where Thai Grindz is located. Masks mandatory. 100-person limit, social distancing required. Gate unlocked for vendors at 5:30 a.m., $15 dollars, no reservations needed. Parking in upper lot only. Vendors must provide own sanitizer. Food vendor permits required. Carpooling encouraged. 

OCEAN VIEW SWAP MEET open at Ocean View makai shopping center, near Mālama Market. Hours for patrons are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Vendor set-up time is 5 a.m. Masks required. 

ALOHA FRIDAY MARKETPLACE is hosted by Nā’ālehu Main Street on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Shirakawa Estate in Wai’ōhinu. It features Made in Hawai’i products, organic produce, creative crafts, art, flowers & plants, food, music, and more. Email AlohaFridayMarket@ gmail.com. 

THE BOOK SHACK is open every Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Kauahaʻao Congregational Church grounds, located at 95-1642 Pinao St. in Waiʻōhinu.

                                                   

PĀHALA DOJO Sensei Francisco Villa invite individuals to join in-person classes held at Pāhala Community Center. “All students of Pāhala Dojo are dedicated to participating in class during the pandemic,” said Villa. Those interested can contact him at (808) 345 3036. SEED COLLECTION WORKDAYS. On various weekdays, join Hawai’i Wildlife Fun team and core volunteers to collect coastal strand and dry forest plant seeds for saving (with the Hawai’i Island Seed Bank) and future restoration efforts. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, these events are limited to small groups of current HWF volunteers. Please contact jodie.HWF@ gmail.com for more info and https://www. wildhawaii.org/ for more opportunities. 

HIKE AT HAWAI’I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. Description of trails, including Maunaula, Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs, Keanakākoʻi Crater, Ka‘ū Desert Footprints Trail and more at https://www.nps. gov/havo/planyourvisit/hikes_day.htm. 

KAHUKU RANGER GUIDED HIKES, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Join a Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park park ranger to learn about the history, geology, and ecology of Kahuku while hiking through varied landscapes. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. See https://www.nps. gov/havo/planyourvisit/kahuku.htm. PICKLEBALL AT KAHUKU PARK in Ocean View, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. For more information, please contact Jaquie Woodmansee at (808) 929-7022. 

YOGA AT KAHUKU PARK in Ocean View, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 - 10 a.m. For more information, contact Trisha Meyer at +1 (208) 353-3594.

KEEP ON WALKING III at Kaʻū District Gym & Pāhala Community Center. Mondays to Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 p.m. now until Mar. 31. Registration is ongoing. Open to adults. For more information and to register, contact Recreation Director, Nona Makuakane at (808) 928-3102. 

4-WAY FITNESS STATION at Kaʻū District Gym & Pāhala Community Center. Mondays to Thursdays from 5 - 7:45 p.m. now until Mar. 31. Registration is ongoing. Open to ages 15 yrs. and older. For more information and to register, contact Recreation Director, Nona Makuakane at (808) 928-3102. 

NET RECOVERY PATROL on Mondays with Hawai’i Wildlife Fund. The team and core volunteers conduct marine debris recovery efforts targeting large debris items, including derelict fishing net and line bundles, that are especially hazardous to marine wildlife. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, these events are limited to current HWF volunteers. Please contact kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com for more info. Check https://www.wildhawaii.org/ with its HWF calendar for more opportunities to get involved with its bi-weekly net recovery patrols. 

WALK FOR FITNESS AT KAHUKU PARK in Ocean View. Tuesdays from 9 - 10:30 a.m. now until Mar. 24. Registration is ongoing. Open to all ages. Close-toed shoes required. For more information, contact Recreation Technician, Teresa Anderson at (808) 929-9113. 

KEIKI DRAWING CLASSES WITH KEN CHARON, Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Feb. 1 - Mar. 8. A series of 6 drawing classes for children ages 8 to 14 at Volcano Art Centerʻs Niaulani Campus. Fee: $120/$110 VAC Members plus a $17 supply fee. Visit Register online at volcanoartcenter.org/events/. 

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, Wednesdays, 5 - 7 p.m. Feb. 2 - 23. Four-week online class led by healthcare professionals about diabetes management. Classes offered through Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi. To sign up, visit hmono.org/ services. 

HULA CLASSES WITH HALAU HULA O LEIONALANI at Pahala Hongwanji taught by Kumu Debbie Ryder. Class times based on experience and age groups. Contact leionalani47@hotmail.com. HULA FOR HEALTH, Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Sign up for this weekly online hula class to stay healthy. Classes offered through Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi. To sign up, visit hmono.org/services. 

SUNSET RESTORATIVE YOGA, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Sunset weekly yoga class at Earthsong Foundation on South Point Road. Classes are by donation $11-$22. RSVP by emailing Earthsong.Hawaii@gmail.com. 

KUNDALINI KRIYA AND BREATHWORK, Thursdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Weekly Kundalini yoga and breathwork class at Earthsong Foundation on South Point Road. Classes are by donation $11-$22. RSVP by emailing Earthsong.Hawaii@gmail.com. 

PICKLEBALL BASICS at Kaʻū District Gym & Pāhala Community Center. Registration opens Feb. 14 to 25. Program will consist of two sessions, one on Feb. 28 and another on Mar. 7 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. For more information and to register, contact Recreation Director, Nona Makuakane at (808) 928-3102. 

TRACK & FIELD AT KAHUKU PARK in Ocean View. Registration open to ages 6 through 14 years old. Program running now until Feb. 18. Schedule TBA. Athletic shoes required. For more information, contact Recreation Technician, Teresa Anderson at (808) 929-9113.