Hawaii Eco Living

Beginning 6-Count Swing w/ Andie Gil
2017-02-06 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Also known as East Coast Swing, this is a great class for beginners!

Bamp Project & Island 98.5 Presents: Steel Pulse
2017-02-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Bamp Project Presents Steel Pulse live
at The Republik on February 6th, 2017
This is an all ages accompanied by an adult event.
Tickets are on sale Friday, December 23rd at 9:00am.
Steel Pulse is a roots reggae musical band, formed in 1975 at Handsworth Wood Boys School, in Birmingham, England, composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass). Their debut release, Kibudu-Mansatta-Abuku arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They soon followed it with Nyah Luv for Anchor.
Steel Pulse also received Grammy nominations for Victims (1991) and Rastafari Centennial(1992). In 1989, the group contributed I Can't Stand it to the soundtrack of Spike Lee's film Do The Right Thing. In 2004, Steel Pulse returned to their militant roots with African Holocaust – their eleventh studio album. With guest appearances by Damian Marley, Capleton, and Tiken Jah Fakoly.
In 2010, they released a single Hold On 4 Haiti – 100% of the proceeds go to Haiti – to solar electrify health clinics through the Solar Electric Light Fund and Partners In Health.
A local opening act will be announced soon.

Hand Sewing Classes
2017-02-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, 96731, United States
Bring a sewing project you need help with or just learn the basics of hand sewing with us! (Children 8+ allowed but must be accompanied by an adult)

Hatha Yoga
2017-02-07 16:00 - 17:00
Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha), the yoga of balance. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation.

Free Kailua Cooking Class: Heart Healthy Breakfast
2017-02-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Down to Earth Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States
No Reservations Required
Join the Love Life! Team in Kailua for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals.
Every 1st Tuesday of the month 4:30pm-5:30pm
We'll be teaching the following recipes:
• Tropical Baked Oats
• Berry Turnovers
• Spinach Pineapple Smoothie
For more information, please call (808) 947-3249 or visit our Cooking Class page.

Therapeutic Yoga
2017-02-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2017-02-09 17:30 - 19:30
Class taught by Katy Benjamin; she can be reached at (808) 321-7077 or katybenjamin@gmail.com
http://www.katybenjaminyoga.com/

Blues Dance Fundamentals
2017-02-07 19:00 - 20:00
Blues dancing is a family of historical dances that developed alongside and were danced to blues music, or the contemporary dances that are danced in that aesthetic.

Deep Gong Bath & Kundalini Activation with Jade Rajbir Kaur
2017-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Deep Gong Bath & Kundalini Activation: First Tuesdays of the Month – 7-8:15pm$20 drop ins We will warm up with some gentle Kundalini Yoga & Meditations to balance your chakras & activate your Kundalini! Then relax to an otherworldly journey with a DEEP GONG BATH! As the waves of the Original Sound Current wash you clean, you will resonate with pleasure, joy and bliss. Considered a powerful form of sound therapy, the Gong is extremely effective in causing healing & transformation on multi-levels.

Beginning Charleston
2017-02-07 20:00 - 21:00
The Charleston is a dance named for the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina. The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United States by a 1923 tune called “The Charleston” by composer/pianist James P. Johnson which originated in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild and became one of the most popular hits of the decade. Runnin' Wild ran from 29 October 1923 through 28 June 1924. The peak year for the Charleston as a dance by the public was mid-1926 to 1927.

Underoath at The Republik
2017-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Tickets available to the General Public Friday, October 14th at 9:00am at:
BampProject.com / JointheRepublik.com / Flavorus.com / Local Motion Stores / Military ITT Offices / UH Campus Center / The Republik Box OfficeTuesday through Friday 10:00am until 6:00pm with a $2.00 service fee per ticket.
BAMP Project presents Underoath performing live at The Republik, Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. This is an all age accompanied by an adult event.
During the band's early years, when they were fronted by former vocalist Dallas Taylor, Underoath displayed a heavier style than their later, more well-known work, incorporating disparate influences from death and black metal. With Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following Taylor's departure, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums have given them more mainstream and commercial success. They're Only Chasing Safety marked an extreme departure from their earlier work, with extensive use of clean vocals and poppy rhythms, and a near-complete eradication of breakdowns and the use of double-bass. Define The Great Line reflected another shift in style, once again incorporating heavier styles intoUnderoath's sound. While the album still featured extensive clean vocals, its use of heavier vocals, detuned guitars, and Botch-inspired guitar work paved the way for Underoath's future.
Lounge Doors: 6:00pm (21 and over)
Hall Doors: 7:00pm (All ages accompanied by an Adult)
Show: 8:00pm (All ages accompanied by an Adult)

Read to a dog
2017-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library, 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815-3848, United States
Read to a canine valentine! Children who would like to practice reading are invited to come read to a loving dog. Sponsored by Hawaii Fi-Do service dogs.

Afternoon Open Mic
2017-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Mililani Public Library, 95-450 Makaimomo St, Mililani Town, HI, 96789, United States
Mililani Public Library presents Afternoon Open Mic! Sing, Act, Perform!
Solo performer or group, no matter, showcase your talent!
Performances are 10 minutes each, with 5 minutes for break down/set up for the next performer. Limited time slots so sign up now!
Sign up at the Reference Desk for 15 or 30 minute time slots. Open to grades 7th – 12th. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact Mililani Public Library.
Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Free-Writing Weekly Class - February 8th
2017-02-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Hawaiian Sanctuary, Mile Marker 12, Hwy 130, Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
This weekly class provides a comfortable space to come together and explore writing. The format is safe and open with time to write as you wish, while we delve into:
– Connection
– Five Sense Awareness
– Stream of Consciousness Free-Writing
– Intuitive Prompt Based Writing
– Sharing and Validation
– Publishing
The class is held at the Hawaiian Sanctuary Laka Lounge which will be open during the class serving chocolate from their cacao trees, elixirs, smoothies, teas, fruit from the land and healthy treats.
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:30-6:00PM
Price: $6-$15 sliding scale donations.
Level: All levels are welcome. 18+
Location:
Hawaiian Sanctuary – Laka Lounge
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd (Highway 130). Pahoa, HI 96778
Hawaii Island (Big Island)
Only about 1 Mile South of Pahoa Town.
Turn into the driveway at Mile Marker 12!
Contact: 1-800-309-8010 grow@hawaiiansanctuary.com
Facilitators:
August Tarantino brings many years of creative writing and visualization knowledge to the space at Hawaiian Sanctuary. His teaching approach draws from an array of life experiences gained at sacred sites and intentional communities around the world. His style focuses on the process of transpersonal symbols, communication, authenticity and intuition. As an artist, he is best known for a series of city specific photography books documenting temporary public visual art.
Lenaya Rebekah Leeds loves to create poetic imagery as well as unique science fiction and fantasy concepts. They aim to encourage people to think and feel in new and refreshing ways. Their love for the obscure and bizarre is their primary fuel for inspiration. They also enjoy weaving creativity into their daily life through singing, improv, dancing, culinary arts, social justice and growing food sustainably.
Image Artist: Joshua Mays
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/events/
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Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
2017-02-08 18:00 - 19:00
An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices, Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras, such as Sat Nam, meaning “truth is my identity.” The goal is to build physical vitality and increase consciousness.

Getting know Hawaiian Monk Seals
2017-02-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI, 96792, United States
Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance education volunteers will share information about the plight of the monk seals, which are unique to the state and endangered. Right now there are only about 1,300 left. With the main island population increasing interactions between seals and people/dogs/cats are of greater concern.
You and your whole family can help keep seals wild and help pups survive to adulthood.
More information is available @ monkseal.org
Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the hosting library at least 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

David Sedaris
2017-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
DAVID SEDARIS
February 8, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Blaisdell Concert Hall
An Evening with David Sedaris coming to Honolulu’s Blaisdell Center in Honolulu on February 8, 2017.
Join David Sedaris for an evening featuring all-new stories and observations with several sneak previews into work that will be published in his newest collection of writing in 2017, as well as an audience Q&A.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. His next book will be a collection of his diaries, entitled Theft By Finding to be released on June 6, 2017.

Plant Aloha (FREE Class) Vermicomposting & Compost Teas
2017-02-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Hawaiian Sanctuary, Mile Marker 12, Hwy 130, Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha
Plant Aloha is supported, in part, by the County of Hawaii, Research & Development. We are still looking for support to complete and enhance this amazing project. Please give what you can:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/donate
Thursday, February 9th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm
Composting, Vermicomposting & Compost Teas.
How to make compost from kitchen and yard “waste.” How to build & manage a worm bin and how to use vermicompost to make compost tea.
Please register by emailing:
plantaloha@hawaiiansanctuary.com
This class is part of the Plant Aloha Permaculture Series facilitated by Wade Bauer.
The goal is to teach local residents how to efficiently grow their own food at home to provide a fresh organic balanced diet. From field or backyard to table all the crops necessary are covered including their propagation, cultivation, harvest, preservation, and use. Permaculture tools and techniques focus on easy and practical ways to create food abundance at home. Every class is a blend of practical theory and hands on projects. Occasionally, free plant starts will be available.
Locally, this series will help increase food security and resiliency to natural disaster in Hawaii by relocalizing and diversifying our food supply. Globally, this series also helps reduce transportation of food, which will decrease carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Culturally, these classes cover polynesian and pacific island crops and farming methods, which help preserve traditional Hawaiian horticultural practices. Plants from around the world that are already in use in Hawaii, will be highlighted, showcasing the multicultural heritage that makes present day Hawaii and our grinds unique and ono-licious.
Each class starts promptly with a lecture and Q&A before hands-on farm learning ~ Come prepared with notepad and writing utensil, closed toed shoes, sun hat, and gloves.
Permaculture Series Facilitator
Wade Bauer has taught Permaculture for over 13 years, with 10 years in Hawaii. He has a B.S. in Environmental Biology and is the founder of Malama Aina Permaculture: Edible Landscape Design, Education, and Nursery. Wade's farm in Kapoho is focused on being a demonstration site modeling a locally appropriate sustainable homestead.
Contact:
Wade Bauer 248-245-9483
WadeBauer@gmail.com
Malama Aina Permaculture: Edible Landscape Design, Education & Nursery
http://hawaii-permaculture-institute.weebly.com/
Location:
Hawaiian Sanctuary – Laka Lounge
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd (Highway 130). Pahoa, HI 96778
Hawaii Island (Big Island)
Only about 1 Mile South of Pahoa Town.
Turn into the driveway at Mile Marker 12!
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Jivamukti Yoga Series
2017-02-09 10:30 - 11:45 | Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Thursdays Jan 12th to Feb 9th
10:30-11:45am 5 weeks series
$15 for drop in or 5 series for $60
An internationally-recognized form of hatha yoga, Jivamukti Yoga is founded on five tenets—ahimsa (non-violence), bhakti(devotion), nada (music), shastra(scripture) and dhyana (meditation). The method emphasizes enlightenment or Self-realization as the goal of the practice, hence the name Jivamukti, which is a derivation of the Sanskrit word jivanmuktih, meaning “liberation while living.” It centers on the importance of establishing an elevated—i.e., selfless—intention as the motivation for one's practice. Jivamukti is an integrated method, incorporating elements of raja yoga (ethical, physical, breathing and meditative practices), bhakti yoga (devotional practices), karma yoga (practices of selfless service) and jñana yoga (intellectual and meditative practices). In the state of enlightenment, one realizes the oneness or interconnectedness of all being; hence, Jivamukti emphasizes the importance of veganism, environmentalism and political activism as key practices toward the goal. Jivamukti Yoga teachers are trained in a demanding program that covers these practices, as well as the traditional subjects such as asana practice and yoga philosophy. Jivamukti Yoga classes are rigorous, and the goal of the practice—enlightenment—is remembered throughout by the teacher and student alike.

Kamali'i Elementary after school Work & Learn Day
2017-02-09 15:00 - 17:30 | Kamali’i Elementary PTA, 180 Kealii Alanui, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
We have some fun garden improvement projects for this after school Work & Learn Day include mulching of the paths, some weeding, and cleaning up the compost area.

Pinching Your Pennies: Finance for Entrepreneurs
2017-02-09 17:00 - 20:00
Learn how to run a business more profitably and avoid mistakes that cause businesses to fail. Led by Gerry Smith, MEDB’s Director of Business Development, this workshop will address these important questions:
* Are you covering ALL of your costs?
* How much should your product sell for?
* Should I sell my product wholesale?
* What is break-even analysis?
* What is cash flow and why is it so important?
* What are fixed vs. variable costs?
Cost is $25 per person. Dinner will be provided. Reservations required, space is limited.
This workshop is part of the 2017 Startup Weekend Maui Series. Entrepreneurs interested in jumpstarting their new business or fine-tuning their existing business are encouraged to attend either or both of these sessions.
Workshops will be held at MEDB’s Malcolm Center located at 1305 N. Holopono Street, Suite 5 in Kihei.

Blues by the Bay
2017-02-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Kukuau Studio, 43D Kukuau, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Kukuau Studio is hosting a monthly blues series called, BLUES BY THE BAY with Grammy nominated and Na Hoku winning guitarist, Larry Dupio & a rotating line-up of friends every second Thursday of the month.
$7 at the door, $5 with non-perishable food donation to benefit Hawaii Island's Food Bank..
Music from 6 to 9 PM. An invitational blues jam where you can catch some of the best blues musicians from the Big Island and beyond.
Hosted by: Larry Dupio–Guitar
Ian Chames–Bass
Bruce David–Drums
Jim Marshal–Hammond Organ
“Music unites, politics divides. I choose music!” Jack Miller
“Forget your troubles and dance, forget your worries and dance, forget your weakness and dance.” Bob Marley
“When you have the blues, the best thing to do is to let it out.” Larry Dupio
Come dance your blues away at ‘Blues by the Bay’!

Pilates Mat Series (beginner-intermediate)
2017-02-09 19:00 - 2017-02-21 20:30 | Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
OUR PILATES SERIES IS BACK!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:00PM-8:30PM
Feb. 9th,14th,16th,21st,23rd and 28th
$65 per person, or $15 drop-in rate
Pilates Instructor: Taylor McKenna
Dramatically transform how your body looks, feels, and performs in the New Year's Pilates Mat Series. In this series we will focus on toning your thighs, strengthening your back, and flattening your abdomen.
Improve the quality of your core with this perfect foundational series to kick off 2017!
