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Mondays-Free Healing Sample with Shakti at Kalani from 1:30-3:30. Reserve your 30 min. slot at Guest Services (965-7828)
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Bikram Yoga Club
Come sweat with us. We're a group of dedicated students who practice the Bikram Yoga series by recording. (no teacher).
Class is by donation (suggested $5 to cover rental of space) Call Shakti and Lorn if you have questions at 965-8421.
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Calling on DANCERS to join us on February 14, 2013, to dance a loosely choreographed piece at our ONE BILLION RISING GLOBAL DANCE event to demand an end to violence against women.
The song we will dance to is "Break The Chains" by Teena Clark. Women, teens, men and children welcome!
Also calling our brothers who can "hold space" & create a strong circle as part of a short ritual performance.Interested? Read on!
Also check out these 2 videos for a global choreography that we will add/change with our own styles and heartfelt passion.
We will gather to practice the dancing and co-create on these dates at Mile Marker 12, Hway 130, Pahoa:
Fridays - Feb 1 & 8, 3:30-5:30 pm
Saturday - Feb 9th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Mondays - Feb 4 & 11, 2:00-4:00 pm
SPREAD THE WORD!
Questions and to sign up as a dancer call Sabrina at 808-937-1225 or email her at sabrinamatadancingwolf@yahoo.com
If you are interested in setting up a table at this event that is aligned with the global message of ending violence, contact Sabrina!
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 New Artist Showing at Big Island BookBuyers in Hilo
Friday February 1st @5pm. Jan Burda
Free Raffle: Original Painting and Art Book Pupus plus Live Entertainment
Location: 14 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo 808-315 5335
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"Beekeeping Bootcamp"
Feb. 2nd 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
And
March 2nd R.S.V.P. Feb. 25th
Location - A Farm down Papaya Farms Road
Internationally known Sam Comfort and our own local bee whisperer, Jen, are putting on workshops on our Island. What a TREAT! If you want to experience the bees, have any inclination to get some bees in an easy to manage top bar hive, or any box you can afford these folks can humbly and lovingly guide you.
Treatment-Free Beekeeping Workshop
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Chi-Kung Class Senior Center in Pahoa
Chinese art of Meditation in movement ~
For cultivation of Chi (Life force) energy, disease prevention, stress reduction, healing and longevity.
Mondays 9-10am
Thursdays 1-2 pm
Free/donations appreciated
This class is available to all, no previous experience required!
I teach Chi-Kung (Flying Crane Style) the traditional Chinese way,
Passed on to me by Master Gabriel Chin
Chi Kung (pronounced "chee gung") is a scientific healing art based on the
proposition that people are born with a system of electro-magnetic
currents in the body. This system is analogous to the
nervous system, lymphatic system, respiratory and circulatory systems.
The currents are the necessary life-sustaining system of the
organism. They can be consciously conducted with the mind.
When a person contracts a disease or sustains any kind of injury,
the currents are interrupted, and the result is ill-health of the
individual. In order for healing to take place, the energy currents must
be restored to their original condition.
The ability to conduct the electro-magnetic currents of the body is
an ability that can be learned. Some rare people have the ability to
direct their energy currents to other persons, to aid in healing any
kind of health disorder.
"Gabriel Chin"
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This Week:
Sunday:
8:30-10:00 Yin Yoga (Jared)
10:30-1:00 Ecstatic Dance (DJ: Blue Star Octave)
3:00-5:00 Joy of Art (Joy)
4:00-6:00 Volleyball
4:30-6:00 Ukelele For Everyone(Andy Andrews)
7:00-8:15 Improv. Level 1 (Drew)
Monday:
10:30-12:00 Anasara Yoga(Amma)
1:30-3:30 Healing Samples by the Buddha (Shakti-Sign up Guest Services)
2:30-3:45 Creativity Writing(Kimberly)
4:30-6:00 Beginning Aerial Dance (Lucy)
7:00- 8:30 PM / Tu'u **Hawaiian Studies/EMAX
8:30PM / Thundering Grace The Art Of Burlesque/EMAX
Tuesday:
8:45- 10:00 Samadhi Dance Fitness(Daina)
8:50-12:00 Figure Draw Paint (Richard & Friends)
10:30-11:30 Gentle Yoga (Kimberly)
2:00-4:00 Free Watsu Sessions (Sarah Joy)
3:00-4:30 Lahala Weaving (Auntie Lynda)
4:00-6:00 Volleyball
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Experience Deeksha (Jim)
4:30-6:00 Vinyasa Yoga (Jared)
7:30-Hula (Jonathan)
Wednesday:
6:30- 7:30 Tai Chi / Qi Gong (Alice)
8:30-10:00 Hatha Yoga (Maxwell)
9:00-5:00 Osho Meditation Workshop (Blue Moon Room-Shola)
10:30-12:00 Inner Wave Movement Meditation (Ayako)
1:00 -2:30 Aquatastics Healing Movement (Sarah Joy)
4:30-6:15 Practical Yoga (Will)
8:00-10:00 PM Hawaiian Culture Series Master Drum Maker (Alofa Meafou)EMAX
Thursday:
8:30-10:00 Yin Yoga (Caroline)
10:30 -12:00 Intuitive Aquatic Mov't (Maxwell)
10:30-12:00 Anasara Yoga (Amma)
1:15-2:45 Meridian Tapping (Shakti)
2:00-4:00 Free Watsu Session (Sarah Joy-Sign up @ Guest Serv.)
4:00-6:00 Volleyball
4:30-6:00 Vinyasa Yoga (Jared)
7:30-9:00 Huna Healing Circle (Stewart)
Friday:
6:30-7:45 Silent Movement Dive Meditation (Ayako)
8:45-10:00 Samadhi Dance Fitness (Daina )
10:30-12:15 Practical Yoga (Will)
1:00-2:30 Contact Improv. (Joel)
2:30-4:00 Partner/Acro Yoga (Joel)
4:30-6:00 Intuitive Yoga (Maxwell)
7:30 Lapa'au Healing Arts (Kahuna Harry Jim)
Saturday:
7:00-8:00 Wu Ji Zen Qi Gong (Craig & Stevie)
8:30-10:30 Restorative Yoga (Caroline)
8:50-12:00 Figure Drawing/Painting (Richard & Friends)
10:45-12:00 Qi Gong (Nadia)
4:30-6:00 Contemporary Dance (Daina)
7:00-10:00 Inspiral Lounge DJ: Opulence
Upcoming Workshops:
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Special Polestar events coming up soon in 2013!
Weekly Polestar Schedule:
Daily Yoga and Meditation (Monday thru Friday) We have guided group meditations every morning and most evenings in the Polestar Temple. We start with Paramhansa Yogananda's energization exercises and a short hatha yoga session, followed by chanting and meditation. Mornings: 5:45 to 7:15 am Mid-day: (Meditation only) 12:15 to 12:30 pm Afternoons: 5:45 to 6:30 pm
Mondays: Raja Yoga Class Series 5:00 to 7:00 pm These classes start with energization, hatha yoga, and meditation. This is followed by a discussion of the raja yoga teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda as applied to daily life. Suggested donation $10
Wednesdays: Kirtan (sacred music) & Potluck 5:45 pm / 7:00 pm Our favorite event at Polestar. Kirtan chanting (with a 10-minute meditation mid-way) begins at 5:45 pm. It is followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner at about 7:00 pm. A dinner donation of $10 is suggested for those who want to attend but can't bring a dish. Fridays: Volleyball 4:30 pm Open to all ages and skill-levels. Experience the fun and joy of this energetic and accessible sport. Saturday & Sunday Morning Meditations 6:00 to 9:00 am
On weekends we host a three-hour meditation (with chanting breaks) starting at 6:00 am (come early for energization and yoga). The regularly scheduled chanting breaks are at 7:30 and 8:30 am, closing with Healing Prayers at 9:00 am (please only enter ad leave during the breaks).
Fridays: Volleyball 4:30 pm Open to all ages and skill-levels. Experience the fun and joy of this energetic and accessible sport.
Saturday & Sunday Morning Meditations 6:00 to 9:00 am
On weekends we host a three-hour meditation (with chanting breaks) starting at 6:00 am (come early for energization and yoga). The regularly scheduled chanting breaks are at 7:30 and 8:30 am, closing with Healing Prayers at 9:00 am (please only enter ad leave during the breaks).
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Our Center is located right in the heart of Pahoa Village across from Kaleo's restaurant. For an updated schedule of classes and offerings visit our calendar on our website
Click here to visit the Kupukupu Center website!
Tuesdays
*HATHA YOGA with Connie Cappos 8:30-10am
(starting Tue. 1-22-13)
*KID'S BALLET with Daina Fawn 3-3:45pm
*CONTACT IMPROVE with Daina Fawn 4-6pm
*CAPOEIRA Angola with FICA 6:30-8:30pm
Thursdays
*HATHA YOGA with Connie Cappos 8:30-10am
(starting Thu. 1-24-13)
*FLAMENCO DANCE with Nickie Conti 6:30-7:30pm (not this week- starting first week of Feb.)
Saturdays
*Private HYPNOSIS Event
(every 2nd and 3rd Sat. of the month) Sundays *Kid's/Family Capoeira Angola class 9:30am *Capoeira Angola Roda 10am (every 1st Sunday of the month) *Free NATUROPATHIC TALK STORY with Dr Sally Boyd 2-4pm, (every 1st and 3rd Sun. of the month)
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Artist and Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8:00am - 12:30pm. We accept EBT! All local products. Fresh vegetables, food, crafts, clothing, plants, massage, and more. Come for shopping and socializing! Support local businesses - the market is a great place to purchase holiday gifts. Money spent on local businesses is a boost for our local economy. Spaces for vendors are usually available. Contact Maura for details (info@hawaiispace.com).
EBT Double Dollar Day at our market Saturday December 22nd. One day only! Use your EBT card at our market and receive double the amount of your food purchase. Spend up to $20 and get $40 max, until Double Dollars run out! Thank you to the Kohala Center and Kaiser Permanente for this generous promotion. Learn more at www.koholacenter.org/EBT or call Maura at SPACE (965-8756).
Ongoing Classes
Swing Dance. Monday 7:30pm - 9:00pm. If you ever wanted to dance like Fred Astair...well, we can't promise you'll learn that, but we DO promise to teach you this:
- How to listen to the music and do what it asks of your body.
- How to get a good connection with your partner, lead and follow well.
- Basic (and later more advanced) Lindy Hop steps for couple dancing.
- Jazz steps for individual dancing
If you're a juggler, prop manipulator or anything related, this will add a whole new flavor to your performance! By donation.
Hiccup Circus. Monday and Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm For kids (ages 7+) $3/class. Interested in learning to juggle? Ride a unicycle? Walk on stilts? Come to our class to learn these skills as well as acrobatics, mini-tramp, clowning and aerial silks. Cost $3 per class.
Adult Aerial Silks. Wednesday 5-6pm with Luna Sophia. All levels, beginners welcome. By donation.
Coming in January, Children's Ballet! Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm.
If you are an instructor and would like to hold classes at SPACE, please contact Jenna to discuss scheduling and rental agreements (info@hawaiispace.com). We would love to work with you.
Donations
During this season of giving, please consider making a holiday donation to SPACE. Help us to continue to offer wonderful services to our community. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible. Gifts of all sizes are welcome. Mahalo for your support! Checks can be mailed to RR 2 Box 4524, Pahoa HI 96778 or use paypal from our website.
Facebook
Like us on Facebook: S.P.A.C.E. There are some great photos of the Hiccup Circus in the recent Pahoa Holiday Parade. We won first prize for Best Community Spirit!
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1/2 Mile South of Pahoa on the right at Mile Marker 12, Hwy 130:
Hawaiian Sanctuary is a practicing permaculture farm in Puna. We use the word
sanctuary in our name because we like to give our friends and family a place to
get away from the day-to-day challenges of life and to come rejuvenate with us.
Join the Health Community to tend to your body's best! We have daily classes
to support body, mind, spirit with some of the best teachers in Hawaii. Join us
at the 12 mile marker, Hwy 130 outside of Pahoa for daily classes for your well
being.
Classes & Events through February 1:
$7-$15 Donation
*Stay tuned for our new Class Schedule resuming February 1st! Until then,
Please join us this week's edu-tainment at the farm!
Manifest Mondays
4:45-5:45 Keiki Hula
6-8pm Adult Hula
6:45 - 8:30pm Intermediate NVC with Ano Tarletz ($15 drop-in)
Tune-In Tuesdays
9am Permaculture Hands in the Earth Practice Techniques (come dressed
ready to play in the fields, includes Farm Lunch)
10am Osho's Meditation with Shola
5pm Kung Fu with Sifu James (at the Lanai)
Thriving Thursdays:
9am Permaculture Planting Class 9am - Noon ($12 and includes Farm
Lunch)
5pm Kung Fu with Sifu James
Aloha Fridays:
6:30pm Keys to Longevity class with author, Dr. Craig Sommers
Call: 800.309.8010 for more information or
email inspire@hawaiiansanctuary.com Join our email list at www.HawaiianSanctuary.com!
Other Special Upcoming Events and Education:
- NEW February Yoga Schedule with Keiki Yoga, Flow, Gentle & Basics
- February 6th, 6:30pm Cacao Ceremony and Musical Event with Ena Vie
- Tuesdays beginning February 11th, 6pm Chris Berry African Drum & Dance
Classes!
- One Billion Rising dance benefit with Dianne Patterson, SarahTone &
Sabrina Matta (www.onebillionrising.org)
- Food for Life 7 Week Saturday Series with Dena Smith Givens in March
*Hawaiian Sanctuary is now accepting Interns and Volunteers daily
and is looking for volunteer angels to help as kitchen aids & more for
our special events!! Visit www.sustainable-hawaii.org/volunteer and
Email inspire@hawaiiansanctuary.com if you are interested!
*Book your stay at the farm - immerse yourself in tropical education, holistic spa/
fitness gym, cleansing programs and community!
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HITCHCOCK(PG-13) Sunday, JAN 27th at 2:30pm
Monday & Tuesday, JAN 28th & 29th at 7pm Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Scarlett Johansson
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi
HITCHCOCK is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and partner Alma Reville. The film takes place during the making of Hitchcock's seminal movie Psycho.
HAWAI'IANA LIVE Now in our SIXTH year! Every Wednesday morning
11:00 to 11:45
Admission: $5, Kids 12 & Under FREE! "Hawai'iana Live" is a 45 minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Rick Mazurowski at the newly restored Palace pipe organ. Coming Soon:
Saturday, February 9th at 7pm
THE MAKAHA SONS
Feb. 12th
Mardi Gras Parade and Movie
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EAST HAWAII CULTURAL CENTER
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
"Odd Couple" - This comedy is about six men who play poker every Friday night at Oscars Madison's eight room apartment. Oscar is newly divorced and extremely sloppy so consequently his apartment is a mess overrun with his dirty dishes and clothes. " It undoubtedly will be a smash hit", quotes director Arval Shipley who has successfully directed it numerous times in the past in his theater, The Gallery Theater, in Southern California.
January 25, 26, February 2,8, 9.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 961-5711 / 935-9085 
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January 2013
Mondays at 7:30AM, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30PM
January 28, 29 & 31
Yoga with Emily Catey. Relax your body and rejuvenate your soul in this gentle and peaceful class. The focus is on stretching and releasing both physical and mental tension. Classes are offered on Monday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, open to both beginning and intermediate students. In honor of the new year, VAC and yoga instructor Emily Catey are offering $2.00 yoga classes during the month of January! Promoting health and happiness is important this time of year and offering an additional incentive to help you start healthy habits is our way of saying thank you to those who practice regularly.
Wednesdays, January 30, 5:30PM
Kanikapila Jam Sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your instrument and enjoy "garage style" jamming with your neighbors and community. Donations are appreciated. Ongoing at VAC's Niaulani Campus.
Fridays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Aloha Fridays. Every Friday, a hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week at the VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service should call (808) 967-8222 or email julie@volcanoartcenter.org at least two weeks in advance. This program is supported in part by the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.
Mondays at 9:30AM & Saturdays at 11:00AM
January 28, February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25
Niaulani Nature Walk - Free Guided Rain Forest Tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday and Saturday at VAC's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Free; donations welcome.
Saturday, February 2, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Empowered By the Pen. Join Tom Peek and get your stories, poems, essays and ideas out of your head and onto the page with a fun and exciting workshop that liberates the writer within you. Open to all levels and genres; no writing experience is necessary. Tom's debut novel "Daughters of Fire" recently released this past October, described as a gripping adventure tale of romance, intrigue, myth and murder set amid the cultural tensions of Hawaii. Held at VAC's Niaulani Campus. Cost is $85 or $76.50 for VAC members. Please call to register in advance at (808) 967-8222.
For more information visit www.volcanoartcenter.org, www.dvarez.com, or call the gallery at (808) 967-7565.
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LoveStreaming Every Sunday! Come gather with kindred spirits to enjoy the music and teachings of Rev. Michael Beckwith in one of the most sacred and special places on the Island. Sundays Time:9:00-11:00am
Location: HPP
For more info. & directions-Click Here!
For more info. and directions- Click Here! WednesdaysTime: 4:45-6:45 Location: Star Estates in Seaview. Call for more info. & directions (965-8421) |
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 Local Farmer's Markets:
Kalapana Wednesday Night Market & Entertainment!!
Uncle Roberts in Kaimu (next to the Kalapana Village Cafe)
5-9 pm.Great Atmosphere, food and live music!
Green Lake Friday Fruit Market: 10-5 Green Lake is located opposite the entrance to Kapoho Beach Lots Great day to take a hike into Green Lake. $5 For visiting Green Lake & hiking on non-market days contact Smiley at 965-5500
Pahoa Main Street Market
The Pahoa Main Street Market is hosting a evening market every Friday from 3-9pm. If your a vendor come stop by and grab temporary priced booth for only $5. Located between Nings Thai Restaurant, the New York Pizza, and across from Luquins. SPACE Farmer's Market 8am-12pm every Saturday at SPACE (Seaview Performing Arts Center for Education), 12-247 West Pohakupele Loop, Kalapana Seaview Estates. All local products, fresh vegetables, crafts, massage, and more. Call Jenna at 965-8756 for more info. Pahoa Village Farmer's Market Large, covered, outdoor market with fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing and jewelry, food and coffee booths, music, kava bar, and more. 7 am-2 pm every Sunday, downtown Pahoa in the Akebono Theater/Luquin's parking lot. For more info, contact Anthony at 965-9292. Maku'u Farmer's Market 8am-2pm, Sundays. Hawaiian crafts, plants, produce, jewelry, shells, ethnic and recycled clothing, food, live music, records/cds and books, from aproximately 150 vendors. Maku'u Farmer's lot, Keaau/Pahoa Hwy. bypass road. Call Paula at 965-1441 for more info.
Kea'au Village Farmer's Market Fresh local farm produce featuring super sweet corn, flowers, handmade Hawaiian arts & crafts. 7 am to 5 pm every Friday. Produce available 7 am-5 pm, Tuesdays thru Saturdays.
EHCC's Farmer's Market:
EHCC hosts a Farmer's Market the first Friday of every month. Only locally grown food will be offered. The market coincides with our Exhibit Openings. If you are interested in having a booth please contact EHCC.
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| The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM)
is a free COMMUNITY BUILDING gathering representing the Gift Economy where all are encouraged to give, receive, and create on their own terms without the expectation of payment. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
The RRFM, as opposed to the Not-So-Free Free Market, breaks down the myth of scarcity and encourages us to take advantage of the abundance all around us.
It's like a potluck: everyone brings something and leaves with more. We all have , skills, ideas, resources, MUSIC, smiles, talents/performances, crafts, games, plants, discussions, useable items, and many other things to share..If we bring them together at the REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET, we can provide more balanced and full lives for us all! The most beautiful aspect of this event is to witness the friendships blossom and the community growing together!! Join their Facebook Group |
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