Optimum Health Workshop Series
2016-01-03 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Balancing Monkey Yoga Center, Hilo Shopping Center1221 Kilauea Avenue Suite 10, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Four workshops with Danielle Lucia, beginning Sunday, January 3rd to January 24th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
You will learn how to:
Detoxify your body and mind
Eat to nourish and heal your body
Develop a daily yoga practice
Use herbs to maximize wellness
Explore Myofascial techniques to relieve pain
Based on the book by Tiffany Cruikshank, this is a 30-day program to optimize your health with nutrition, herbs, myofascial release, yoga, and much more.
How it Works
Purchase the book either through Amazon or at the studio. Cost of the new book is $32. The previous edition can be found online for $18.
Sign-up to participate. Cost of the program is $130 and includes 1 month of unlimited yoga, the 4 Optimal Health Workshops, and a PDF journal to support your journey ($55 if you are already an unlimited member).
Visit our events page of the website to learn how to prepare for the program.
Join us for a free Optimum Health talk on January 1 at 2:00 pm.
Can’t commit to the full program? Drop in to any of the workshops for $15 each.

Growing & Using Squash
2016-01-04 18:30 - 19:30 | North Kohala Public Library, 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, 96755, United States
Anna Peach, owner of Squash and Awe Farm, will offer two presentations at the library to jump start a new year of healthy eating and living.
The first presentation on January 4th will focus on the amazing properties of squash; how to grow them; why to eat them; and ways to enjoy them.
By focusing on soil building, Peach is able to grow 6 tons of squash annually on her 1/4 acre farm in Waimea. After testing 45 varieties of squash to find the strongest and tastiest, she now focuses on five workhorse varieties that have proved hardy and pest-resilient. She will explain her farming process.
“I have no secrets,” she says. “We keep this knowledge alive by sharing it.”
For the second presentation on February 1st, Peach will share her simple fermentation process to enhance a variety of vegetables. This presentation will also begin at 6:30 p.m.
“Fermentation is so easy,” Peach told librarian Janet Lam. Peach will demonstrate her method of simple fermentation.
Both programs are free, open to the public, and suitable for ages 12 and older. Contact the hosting library for further information on these programs or to request special accommodation: 889-6655.

Kailua Cooking Class: Rejuvenating Detox
2016-01-05 16:30 | Down to Earth Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States
No Reservations Required
Join Mama T and Jordan in Kailua for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals.
Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
Nut Cheese Wheel
Delicious Detox Soup
Every 1st Tuesday of the month 4:30pm-5:30pm

Kailua Cooking Class: Rejuvenating Detox
2016-01-05 16:30 | Down to Earth Kailua, 201 Hamakua Dr Kailua, HI 96734, Kailua, HI, 96734-3984, United States
Down to Earth Kailua Dining Area
201 Hamakua Drive
Kailua, HI 96734
FREE, No Registration Required
No Reservations Required
Join Mama T and Jordan in Kailua for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals.
Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
Nut Cheese Wheel
Delicious Detox Soup
Every 1st Tuesday of the month 4:30pm-5:30pm

Net Patrol - Coastal Clean Up- Anahola
2016-01-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Anahola Beach – Very South end of bay
MEET 4PM ANAHOLA BEACH PARK
WE SUPPLY GLOVES, BAGS AND TOOLS
FOR INFO 808- 635-2593
WALK THE COAST – MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We will be hiking along the rocky coastline to clean marine debris.
Protect what you love!

Book Club - Ka'a'awa
2016-01-06 18:00 | Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, 96768-9464, United States
The Makawao Public Library Book Club invites you to join their discussion of Ka'a'awa by O.A. Bushnell.
For more info call: 573-8785

Getting to Know Wai'anae's Dolphins and Whales
2016-01-06 18:30 | Waianae Public Library, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI, 96792, United States
Dr. Robin W. Baird, a research biologist with Cascadia Research,will share his current research and explain the tools used to study some of the resident dolphins and whales on the
Wai´anae coast, including individual photo-identification,
genetic analyses and satellite tracking of different species.
This 45 minute presentation is free to the public.

Toddler Storytime
2016-01-07 00:30 | Kihei Public Library, 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Every Thursday morning, come enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, and crafts just right for toddlers.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday Part 3 MicroOrganism Class w/ Drake
2016-01-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Hawaiian Sanctuary, Mile Marker 12, Hwy 130, Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
January 7th 8am
MicroOrganism Class w/ Eric Weinert & Dana Keawe
Come and learn Natural Farming at our Hawaiian Sanctuary Educational Facility in Puna, Hawaii. Natural Farming incorporates the Lowest Cost Farming Method so that all supplies are sourced and/or grown here on the island. This complete system of farming saves so much money from buying implements that you can pay yourself more to farm. Natural Farming is about harnessing the power of beneficial microorganisms to provide all the nutrients for a healthy thriving plant or garden.
What to expect: Each class is built upon the next class and are somewhat spontaneous due to the nature of the unpredictable nature of breeding microorganisms. Drake takes you on a journey of the the lifecycle of fungus, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes and more and how they thrive. See below class for example of what to expect. Many subjects are reintroduced at each class so a student will be just as interested if they missed any previous classes.
Previous Dec. 31 class covered: Primer on Fermented Plant Juice, Seawater, Worm Juice = wood juice, Use of Lactic Acid Bacteria, brewing fungal dominant compost teas, short intro. to tree planting the Master Cho way. Class made IMO 3 using hands. Dana Keawe taught fermented plant juice with hands on banana flower fermentation.
Teacher Bio: Drake is an indigenous macrobe born in Puna, and has been studying Korean natural farming since 2007 with Master Cho. He has further refined his knowledge of this rejuvenating microscopic science under soil food web expert Elaine Ingham and how to make the solutions affordable and straightforward with Gil Carandang of the Philippines. he is presently the agricultural instructor at Kalaniana'ole middle school in Papaikou and resides on his family farm in Onomea. He is often found beautifying the streets of Hilo and spraying the roadsides with beneficial microbes, and on youtube and http://www.naturalfarminghawaii.net.
∞ Cost: $14 with Free delicious vegetarian lunch!
~ COME DRESSED AND READY WITH SUN HAT, NOTEBOOK, WATER BOTTLE & CLOSED TOED SHOES
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/event/hawaiian-planting-permaculture/2015-01-07/
Details: 3 hr class + 1 hr hands on project! Learn to garden efficiently using locally adapted plants and Permaculture techniques!

Honolulu: Fascianation Method Workshop
2016-01-07 18:00 | Down to Earth Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, United States
Down to Earth Honolulu Community Room
2525 S. King St.
Suite 302
$25/student | Reservations Required
Register for this event here: http://d2e.co/fasciajanuary
Learn how to use the Fascianator Roller to roll out your Fascia! The fascia was classified as the largest organ system of the body in 2012. Your fascia has been determined to be the root cause of the majority of musculoskeletal ailments including: knee pain, shin splints, elbow tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and many more!
Anthony Chrisco BS , ACE, NASM PES, is co-owner of Your Body is Waiting LLC, and a Founding Member of the Fascia Research Society. He will be demonstrating his patent-pending Fascianator roller which is designed to help people maintain optimal functioning of their fascia. He will teach students firsthand how to use Fascianator rollers. These will be provided for the class and will be available for purchase for $50.
For more information, please call (808) 947-3249.
48 Hour Cancellation Policy for Refunds and Cancellations.
Register for this event here: http://d2e.co/fasciajanuary
For more information, please call (808) 947-3249.
48 Hour Cancellation Policy for Refunds and Cancellations.

Weekly Story Time
2016-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | North Kohala Public Library, 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, 96755, United States
The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Friday for keiki 2-5 and their caregivers. Each story time includes stories, songs, and crafts.
Story time has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration. Please call for more information.
Program schedule is subject to change. For more information or to arrange special accommodations, please call the library as soon as possible: 889-6655.

Preschool Storytime
2016-01-08 10:30 | Kihei Public Library, 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Every Friday morning, come enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and crafts, just right for preschoolers.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Movie Night
2016-01-08 17:00 - 20:00 | 120 Pauahi Street Hilo, HI 96720
Kick off the NEw Year with our YES Hawai Movie Night!
We'll be watching an inspriational story & wrapping up the night with our very OWN goal setting for the 2016 year!
Happening next week Friday 01/08/16
from 5pm to 8pm at the FPH office in Hilo
Also, don’t forget that January is a Health & Wellness month, so make sure you attend 3 out of 4 events to qualify!
Check it out on our website at http://www.yeshawaii.org/2015/12/28/health-and-wellness-events-beginning-in-january/

Yoga in Japanese
2016-01-08 17:30 | Balancing Monkey Yoga Center, Hilo Shopping Center1221 Kilauea Avenue Suite 10, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Beginner Yoga taught in Japanese.
First Friday of every Month at 5:30pm.
Cost $10
Taught by Masae, Yumi and Megumi.
英語がちょっと苦手・・・
ヨガをしてみたいけど、英語に自信がない・・・
日本語で気軽にヨガを始めてみませんか？
日本人講師が初級クラスを教えます。
初心者の方、大歓迎！

Weekend Immersion with Nicki Doane
2016-01-08 17:30 - 2016-01-10 15:30 | Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
January 9th-11th
$60 for one day, or $150 for the whole weekend
Nicki Doane had a wanderlust that led her to India in 1991 to study yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and she started teaching in 1992. She cites Pattabhi Jois, Eddie Modestini, Gabriella Giubilaro, and Tim Miller among her most influential teachers. She is an authorized teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. Although rooted in Ashtanga, Nicki‘s teaching goes beyond the traditional. Her Vinyasa classes combine asana, pranayama, philosophy, and poetry. Nicki’s emphasis is on awareness: creating integrity within each pose that can be carried beyond the mat into daily life.
Friday January 9th
5:30-8:30 pm – Intro to Maya Yoga Vinyasa Fusion
This class will be an introduction to Vinyasa Fusion, suitable for all levels, focusing on opening the front body and strengthening the back. Learn to create safety and strength by applying basic alignment principles to a Vinyasa style practice.We will cover in detail all the lunge work for which Maya Yoga is famous. Class will conclude with backbends and inversions.
Saturday January 10th
12:30-3:30 – Exploring How a Sustainable Practice Creates a Sustainable Life
Since our practice is a representation of our lives, we will explore how this sustainable approach to our asana practice helps us to create and sustain balance in our lives. We invite you to explore Nicki’s unique approach to Vinyasa yoga because it will strengthen all aspects of your being through dynamic structural alignment, conscious breathing, and practical yogic philosophy.
Sunday January 11th
12:30-3:30 – Backbends to Extend the Spine and Expand your Consciousness
The practice of back bending can be exhilarating, terrifying, and incredibly fulfilling. Whatever reasons you come for, whether it is to conquer some fears or to increase your capacity for expansion, this class is for you. Nicki has a wonderful way of preparing the body, mind, and spirit in a safe, supportive way. You will be amazed at what you can achieve with the proper support and conscious preparation. This will be a strong class.

Supporting Women's Health
2016-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Hot Yoga Hilo, 336 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Join us to discuss natural methods of supporting women's health utilizing essential oils and other holistic practices.
Take home an essential oil gift and information package.
$5 per person
Light refreshments served.
Bring a friend.
RSVP required as space is limited.

Get TERRAfit!
2016-01-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Hot Yoga Hilo, 336 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Join me as I share my experiences as a participant and as a Coach with the TERRAfit Get Lean Program.
Learn how to win cash prizes in a fun and motivating challenge focussed on whole food nutrition, HIIT exercise with great accountability.
Learn how I achieved lasting results safely and effectively with doTERRA's range of essential oils and products designed to support metabolic processes, energy, stamina, curbing cravings, and cleansing.
This class is $5 and you'll take home an essential oil gift package and information.
Light refreshments served.
RSVP required as space is limited.
Cherie 808 212 6225

Songwriters Showcase
2016-01-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Kukuau Studio, 43D Kukuau, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Songwriters of the Big Island & beyond will be showcasing their original music in it's most raw form, with only a microphone & thier instrument. This is a reacurring event that happens on second Fridays. Enjoy a different line-up every month with the B.I.'s up & coming Songwriters. All ages, $5.
January's line-up:
Tim Hoffelt
Rubyanna Moon
Priscilla Momeh
The Elementals

GIRLS NITE OUT at HUGGO's ON THE ROCKS FRIDAY JAN 8th
2016-01-08 20:30 - 23:00 | On The Rocks, 75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
GIRLS NITE OUT at HUGGO's ON THE ROCKS FRIDAY JANUARY 8th. With special guest Wolfgang Rehmert on guitar.

Kihei Elementary School Garden TLC Day!
2016-01-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Kihei Elementary School, 250 E Lipoa St, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Did you “resolve” to do more volunteering in 2016? Here's your chance! We will be doing a variety of gardening projects.
If you know of other possible volunteers please forward/share this message. Mahalo!
For more info please send message to:
volunteer@growsomegood.org

Wii Video Gaming for Teens
2016-01-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Kailua-Kona Public Library, 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Kailua-Kona Public Library invites all teens and young adults in grades 6-12 to take part in the library's Wii video gaming event.
We have a growing selection of appropriate Wii video games and welcome recommended titles as well. Enjoy free chips and soft drinks…first come, first served!
Some videos may be rated for ages 13 and older.
**Please see the program flyer for the entire listing of upcoming scheduled Wii U gaming events**
Program schedule is subject to change. This program is co-sponsored by the library and the Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Program is suitable for teens ages 13-17.
To arrange special accommodations or for more information, please call the Kailua-Kona Library Young Adult Section at 327-4327.

Getting Organized for the New Year / Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers
2016-01-09 10:30 | Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Pl, Aiea, HI, 96701, United States
January is “Get Organzied” month, and the Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers wants to help! Join us at Aiea Public Library for a free presentation on Getting Organized for the New Year. Learn about tackling that closet, where to begin when it all seems too much, and common pitfalls to straightening up. This program is free and suitable for ages 12 and older.

The Organs of Action: An In-Depth Therapeutic Look at the Hands and Feet with Katy Benjamin
2016-01-09 12:00 | Balancing Monkey Yoga Center, Hilo Shopping Center1221 Kilauea Avenue Suite 10, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
January 9th, 12-3pm: Feet and Foundation
This course offering will highlight the importance of our foundation, the feet and toes. Our feet carry our entire bodies around, and are inspirational in their work. This workshop is appropriate for any level of practitioner, including those who are experiencing arthritis, bunions, hammertoe, diabetes, nerve damage or other foot related conditions.
Take this one for $30.Or take both Jan 9th and 23rd for $50

Affordable Care Act - Assistance and Individualized Information
2016-01-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, 96768-9464, United States
If you currently have health coverage through Hawaii Health Connector, take action now!!
We will not renew your health insurance for 2016. You must enroll through HealthCare.gov. We will have in-person assisters and interpreters to assist you in the enrollment process.
For reservations or questions, contact: United Self Help/ Hawaii Health Connector (808) 492-1832 or (808) 495-2341
