What’s Up – Kauai Event Calendars
6/12/13
AARP Meeting
4444 Rice St., room B, potluck takes place at noon, speaker starts at 1 p.m., contact for cost. Cara Sadira of child and family service speaks on “Volunteer Opportunities.” (823-0502, deana_shelby@hotmail.com)
Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters
Princeville Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m., free. The Friends of the North Shore Public Library at Princeville sponsor Pacific Rim Conservation wildlife biologist Lindsay Young, “Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters: Using translocation as a seabird restoration tool at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.” Contact the library ASAP if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations are needed. (826-4310)
Vacation Bible School
Kapa‘a SDA Church, until June 14, contact for times, free. For children ages 4 to 12. (651-6695)
re:constructions
Art Cafe Hemingway, runs through June 30, Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Kaua‘i photographer Rhonda Forsberg presents a new body of work focusing on the narrative imagery and transitory experience of connecting the past with the present through memory. (822-2250, artcafeheminway.com)
6/13/13
Gravity Dance
The Story Book Theater of Hawaii, Hanapepe, Thursdays through Dec. 26, contact for time, first class is free, $40/ages 3-5, $45 for ages 5-10. Gravity Dance offers modern/ballet dance classes for ages 3-10. (651-8786, gravitydance.org)
Kauai Creative Kids Dance and Gymnastics
Contact for exact location in Kilauea, classes through June, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-noon, $12-$15. Contact for class information. (540-798-9516, rhythmfiredhance.com)
Exciting Electrons
Kapa‘a Library, 5:30 p.m., free. Hear about Kaua‘i’s energy transformation. Join Apollo Kaua‘i for a meeting with Mayor Bernard Carvalho, KIUC CEO David Bissell and County energy coordinator Ben Sullivan. (822-7351)
Junior Invitational Race Series
End of the Nawiliwili Jetty, 5 p.m., free. The Nawiliwili Yacht Club holds its third race of the Junior Invitational Race Series. (652-8727)
6/14/13
Culinary Romp Through Paradise
Call for location, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $130. Delve deep into the Kaua‘i culinary scene with local food experts and experience a farm to fork journey that includes a farm tour; a gourmet, four-course lunch; cooking demonstration and cocktails. (tastingkauai.com, 635-0257)
6/15/13
Help! My child won’t listen!
Princeville Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-noon, contact for cost. The library hosts a parenting workshop with Bita Faraz. Program is for adults only. (826-4310)
Learn American Heart Association CPR
Sun Village Rec Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $50-$75. Hearts4kauai offers a full training day for AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED training. One hour is reserved for students who complete training online and need to complete just the skills check. Register via phone or email. (652-1284, hearts4kauai@gmail.com)
Mohihi-Waialae Trail Koke‘e
Contact for meeting location and time, free. A difficult eight-mile roundtrip hike. This trail crosses Mohihi Stream and follows Kohua Ridge into the Alakai Wilderness Preserve, then continues through the native forest to the Koaie Stream. (245-9280)
Legends of Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert
Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kapa‘a, 5-7 p.m., $15-$20. An award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. Proceeds support Na Keiki ‘o ka “Aina and this program. (826-1469)
Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Event
Lydgate Soccer Fields, 9 a.m., $20. The Kaua‘i Island Ladies Adults Soccer invites all lades ages 18 and older to participate in its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness, 7 aside soccer event. All proceeds to be donated to the American Cancer Society. (651-3199)
NTBG Internship Applications
Application available online, deadline to submit it is June 15, course runs from Sept. 9 to Oct. 30. National Tropical Botanical Garden offers a work-study internship designed for collegeand university-level students and other adults, who are interested in expanding their knowledge of horticulture for career purposes. A stipend is included. (courses.ntbg.org)
6/16/13
Palm Fron Weaving Workshop
National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Southshore Visitors Center, June 6, 1-3 p.m., $50. William Biga teaches a palm frond weaving workshop. Participation is limited to 8 people and advance sign-up is required no later than 48 hours prior. Enjoy learning to make (and take home) two bowls/baskets in different sizes. (742-2433)
Father’s Day Keiki Fishing Tournament
Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, register from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club, contest ends at 12:30 p.m., $5 entry fee (includes a hot dog and soda). Bring your bucket, pole and bait (gear not provided). Prizes awarded at 1:30 p.m. (651-5103)
6/17/13
Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center, early bird registration ends June 17, session takes place June 20, 10 a.m.-noon, $77/early bird registration, $97/at door. Debra Jason of The Write Direction presents her marketing seminar titled “Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget.” Learn practical and creative ideas on how to spread the word about your products or services, without breaking the bank. (writedirection.com/millionaire-marketing)
Critter Camp
Kaua‘i Humane Society, June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $170/child. The Kaua‘i Humane Society holds its summer educational program for children ages 7 to 9. This one-week program features guest speakers, classroom activities, individual projects, creative projects and more. Registration forms can be found online. (kauaihumane.org, 632-0610 ext. 103)
Kaua‘i Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program
Island School, Puhi, June 17-July 12, morning sessions from 8 a.m. to noon, afternoon sessions from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or all-day sessions from 8 to 4:30 p.m., contact for cost. The Kaua‘i Academy of Creative Arts holds its 2013 summer program for children ages 7 to 14. Various art classes include making Tapa, Taiko drumming, acting and the art of improv and more. Enroll online. (kauaicreativearts.org, 634-6409)
6/18/13
West Kauai Music 2013 Summer Session
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, May 28 through July 25, private lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and group sessions on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, $15/week or $60/month. Ukulele classes for ages 8 and older, and guitar classes for ages 12 and older. Each session has openings for only eight children. (335-3505)
Community Acupuncture
Metamorphose Yoga Studio in Kilauea, Tuesdays until June 25, 1-3 p.m., $20-$35. (635-0794)
What Now
Agency on Elderly Affairs, seven Tuesday meetings (skip May 21), 2-3:30 p.m., free. The Alzheimer’s Association presents “What Now” for families and family caregivers. Find out everything you need to know to make your caregiving experience for a family member with Alzheimer’s, or any other disease, more reasonable and easier. Registration is required. (245-3200)
ONGOING
A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., $1/suggested donation. A course on love and forgiveness. (651-5324, princevillecommunity.com)
ACBL Bridge Club
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays 8:30 a.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Join a fully sanctioned ACBL duplicate bridge club. (822-2023)
Acupuncture Treatment And Demonstrations
Papayas, Kapaa, Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Options include painless cold laser treatments. (635-8766)
Adult Dance Classes
Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-8 p.m.and 8-9 p.m., $5. Ballroom, swing and Latin dance taught in a six-week series. (kauaidancing@gmail.com)
Aerial Skills Instruction
2891B Kamookoa Road, Kilauea, by appointment, $65/session. Learn to climb fabric like Cirque De Sole. A fun and wonderful way to exercise and be healthy. (212-8268)
Affordable, Experienced Rehab Pilates
Princeville and Kilauea, call for times, location and cost. Medical references available. Fitness only also available. (303-717-6023)
Aim For Excellence
Princeville at Hanalei Community Center, first Sundays, 1 p.m., contact for cost. Refresh and rejuvenate you life with gentle and effective movements. (612-419-7927)
Aloha Aerobics
All Saints Gym, Kapa‘a, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30-9:45 a.m., $12. Class includes moments of yoga, stretch, strength training, free weights, cardio vascular, isolated muscle work, creative music and form. Wear shoes and bring your own towel. (822-3817)
Alzheimer’s Association
Kauai Community College, OCET Bldg., Room 106, Tuesdays until Dec. 6, 2-3:30 p.m., free for family member-to-family member care givers, $25/others. The “What Now? Orientation” series is designed for non-professional family caregivers. Call to register. (245-8318)
Aquacise
Westin Resort Princeville, Wyllie Road, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:50 a.m. sign up, 9-10 a.m. class, $15. Splash for locals and visitors. (651-7196)
Argentine Tango
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049)
Argentine Tango Classes
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (635-8049)
Argentine Tango Lessons
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. No experience necessary. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049)
Art Classes
Art studio, Wailua. Private & small group art instruction. Professional artist offering weekly art classes in pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media for residence & visitors. Beginners welcome! Call for prices and exact location. (argusceramicart.com, arguseliam.com, 634-4031)
Art Lessons For Children
Call for location, times and cost. Learn to draw realistically using the basic elements of shape. Develop your child’s visual intelligence and ability to focus. Private or small group instruction. Ages 4 and up. (651-6771)
Arthritis Exercise Class
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m., free. A stretch & strengthen program led by an Arthritis Foundation cert. instructor. (You don’t have to have arthritis.) Range of motion, weights, resistance bands & a light endurance routine. (822-1931)
Ashtanga Yoga
Dolphin Touch, 4544 Kukui Road, Kapaa, call for time and cost. Morning and evening classes. Also personal fitness training at Dolphin Touch by appointment with Jane Riley.(822-4414, janerileyfitness.com)
Beginning Line Dance
Courtyard By Marriott, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $35/month (4 classes) $10/class. Instructor Patricia has more than 30 years of experience as a performer and credentialed teacher in dance, physical education and gymnastics. (756-3195)
Beginning Tennis
Makai Golf Club, Princeville, adults: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., $12. CG Bush, U.S. Professional Tennis Association certified instructor, leads the way. (651-4799)
Better Choices, Better Health
Kauai Care Center conference room, Waimea, Wednesdays, call or visit website for end date, 1-3:30 p.m., $12/seniors. Call to register. (kauaiadrc.org, 241-4470)
Body & Mind Clarity
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free. (passionateliving.faithweb.com)
Breathing and Meditation Class
Waimea Neighborhood Center’s Court Room, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:40 p.m., donations accepted. Become more aware of principles for healing mind/body through energy powered meditation. (575-644-6662)
Core Training For Boomers
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., donations suggested. In a safe environment stretch your body, strengthen your core and awaken the power that lies within. For Boomers ages 50-plus. (212-6228)
Dance Class
Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-7:45 p.m. and 7:45-8:30 p.m., $7/each night, $5/45 minute class. Variety of dance. Refresher class. (kauaidancing@gmail.com)
Drumming Classes
The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., donations suggested. Children and adults. Call to register. (821-1234)
Eastside Pilates Classes
Wailua location, call for location/days/times/cost. Private classes in the classical equipment-based Pilates method are offered. (346-4251)
Feminine Qi Gong
Birthing A New Humanity Center, Kilauea, Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join in these Qi Gong classes for feminine bodies. Bring a mat and water. (651-8880)
Fire Knife Dancing
The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Sundays, 5-6 p.m., suggested donation. All levels. Call to register. (821-1234)
Fit Class
Lihue Neighborhood Center, Lihue, Mondays, 5;15 p.m., $1. Workout with P90X, Insanity, TurboFire and more. (649-0223)
Fitness Classes
Church of the Pacific, Mondays (core/stretch), Tuesdays (cardio dance), Thursdays (body sculpt), 10 a.m., $10. (651-3617)
Fitness Classes
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, various dates and times. Featuring 40-plus classes per week including: Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, Interval/Circuit, Body Sculpting, F.I.T., Seniors, Yoga and Stretch and more. Call for information on class times, day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Fitness Classes
Private studio in Kalaheo, Papalina Road, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, call for location, class schedule and cost. A variety of group fitness classes are available. (puuwaifitnesskauai.com, 212-4034)
Foam Roller & Franklin Ball
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $10. Finding strength and flexibility with rollers, Franklin Balls and imagery. (303-717-6023)
Foam Roller & Franklin Ball Class
Princeville Community Center, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m., call for details. Relieve sore tight necks, shoulders, and back. (303-717-6023)
Glass Beadmaking And Jewelry
Call for location, classes available daily from 9 a.m. to noon and evenings Monday through Saturday, call for cost and more information. Learn to form hot glass and sculpture on a torch, jewelry making, chains and components, hammering, wire wrapping, silver fabrication, soldering and metal clay. (651-1766)
Gymnastics and Music Classes
Keiki Klubhouse, Hanapepe, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, visit website or call for times and cost. Classes for ages 0 to 10. (492-2372, keikiklubhouse.com)
Got Fear Tapping Circle
Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., $5. Join our EFT Circle and Reprogram your brain for success. Call to reserve space. (414-315-2021)
Got Fear?
Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. or 5-6 p.m., $10. Afraid of water, airplanes, heights or tests? Become confident. (414-315-2021)
Gymnastics Classes
All Saints Gym, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for class times and cost. Parent Tot, KinderGym, beginner and intermediate classes for all ages 1 1/2 and older. Enrollment available onsite. Private lessons also available. (213-590-5984, karlasgymnastics@gmail.com)
Gymnastics Classes
The Big Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, call for schedule, $50-$70/session. Age 1 1/2yrs and up, all skill levels. (213-590-5984)
Hawaiian Language And Lei Making
The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, call for updated times, days and cost. Movies, music, ukulele, nose flute (Vivo), coconut weaving, hula, Tahitian dance, Tahitian drumming, fireknife dance, etc. (821-1234)
Hip-Hop Classes
KUGA, Kalaheo, seven-week sessions, email for days/times/cost. KUGA offers seven-week sessions in hip-hop, break dancing and zumba. Ages 4-plus. (kuga808.com, kuga808@mac.com)
Hula & Tahitian Dance
All Saints Church Gym, call for various times, locations and cost information. Kumu hula Leilani Low teaches hula, Tahitian and Maori dance to all ages. (651-0682)
Hula And Tahitian Classes
Behind the Kapaa Neighborhood Center under the palm trees, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., free. Call for more information. (755-5841)
Hula Class
Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Thursdays. 4:45-6:45 p.m., call for cost. Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua, under the direction of instructor Fern Merle-Jones and Kumu Hula Susan Pa‘iniu Floyd and under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani (Frank) Hewett. (652-8086, 639-0964)
Hula Class
Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461 Weliweli Road, Koloa, 3:30 p.m. keiki, 4:45 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for beginning intermediate dancers. (651-0682)
Hula Classes
All Saints Church gym, 1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, 6:15 p.m. keiki, 7:30 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for intermediate and advanced dancers. (651-0682)
Hula Classes
The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Tuesdays, children 3-4 p.m., adults 4-6 p.m., suggested donation. Call for more information and to register. (821-1234)
Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, call for times and cost. Adult hula. Learn ancient and contemporary hula, chant, language, protocol, history, culture and lei making. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com)
Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, call for cost and times. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com)
I Can Sew Kauai
Contact for location, times and cost. I Can Sew Kauai offers sewing classes for keiki to adults. Learn basic techniques or work on your own projects. (icansewkauai.com, 635-6477)
Instrument Lessons
Kilauea Farms, call for address/days/times/cost. Kirk Smart offers guitar lessons for students of all ages and levels and beginning piano, bass and drum lessons. (652-7226)
Jai Jai Yoga
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Fridays at 5 p.m., $10/donation. Gentle postures and breathing restore mind, body and leave you smiling. All ages and levels. Bring mat. (346-7821)
Junior Tennis Program
5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, Mondays 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 8-11, Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 6-7 and adults, Thursdays 4-5 p.m. ages 12-15. Call for more information. (821-8225)
Kaua‘i Power Yoga
Golden Lotus Studio, Kapa‘a, Sundays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., $12/locals, $16/visitors. Heated power yoga. (635-5868, kauaipoweryoga.com)
Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration
Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Class in cha cha, foxtrot and west-coast swing. (332-5654)
Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration
Lihue Neighborhood Center, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. (332-5654)
Kauai Dance Theatre
Call for location, times and cost for this private studio. Take part in ballet, tap, jazz classes offered on various days of the week. Ends Dec. 16. (332-9737)
Kids Sports Yoga
Princeville at Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., $10. Fun movement and stretching for kids to improve athletic ability. (652-6582)
KPAL Wrestling
KPAL Facility, Kapaa, Wed.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., contact for cost. KPAL Wrestling holds classes for those ages 4-18. (652-6999)
Kundalini Yoga
Various locations, Princeville, Mondays 4 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 a.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m., $10. Join Diane Cline, RYT for breath-work, movement and meditation as tools for a happy and healthy life. (480-244-7676)
Kundalini Yoga with Satya Kaur
Hanalei Community Center, Kuhio Hwy., Wednesdays, 10 a.m., plus private classes. Unify body, mind and spirit for flexibility, strength and focus. (826-0050)
Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program
Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, 8-9:30 a.m., Mondays, free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com)
Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Fridays, 8-9:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com)
Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Gi Gong moves. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com)
Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program
Koloa Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. ChairAerobic, strength and stretch. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com)
Kupuna/Seniors Yoga
Hanalei, call for location, Fridays, 4-5 p.m., $10. Come stretch, gain strength, flexibility and have fun. (826-9642)
Le Guru is You! Vinyasa Yoga
Kalaheo Yoga Studio, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.; Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., $12 kamaaina rate, mats available; call for rates. Yogi Paul Reynolds guides all levels of Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa tradition. Look for the blue sign. (650-773-3422, paul@unlimited-ideas.com)
Low-Cost Kupunas Clinic
Sacred Waters Healing Arts, 365 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $25 for 30 min. Learn the Rosen Method Bodywork to restore motion, feeling and muscle patterns. (651-0558)
Lulu’s Power Yoga
Yoga House, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m., call for cost. Begin your day with a different experience. Now at Princeville Yoga on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. (652-6582)
Meditation And Dharma Study
Tara Sangha – Buddhist Center, 6458-B Kahuna Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Join Dharma study group for meditation, book study and Buddhist teachings. (823-0949, info@tarasangha.org)
Mojo Yoga
Mojo Studio, Lawai, daily, call for class times, $25/class. Specifically for athletes who want to train harder, recover faster and lessen injuries. Classes include Yoga for Bodybuilders, Swimmer’s Yoga, Breath Control for Freedivers, Paddler’s Yoga, Runner’s Yoga, SUP Core Balance and more. (634-2152)
Mothersong
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, noon, $10. A multicultural singalong for families with young children / babies / expecting parents. (482-0294)
Motivation! Strength Training
Call for location, time and price information, women 40 and over. Improve your health and wellness with a variety of fun and effective strength movements. Geared to your fitness level. Save time with 30-minute sessions. (346-0025)
Oceanside Yoga
Marriott Courtyard, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m., $17/general, $12/kamaaina. Start your day with yoga and enjoy the view and sound of the ocean. Mats provided. (283-2501, soundcurrentmovement.com)
Open Air Pilates Class
South Shore National Tropical Botanical Garden Visitor’s Center, second Wednesdays, 9 a.m., $10. (742-2348, kauaipoisepilates.com)
Photography Classes
Various Poipu locations, call for details. 30-year professional photographer offers private one-semester photography classes. Open to all skill levels. Custom-tailored classes to fit your needs. (927-8503)
Piano/Voice/Organ Lessons
Studio in Lihue, call for address, days, time and cost. For students of all ages and levels. (245-2903)
Pilates
Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Thursdays 5 p.m., $15/drop in, $12/kamaaina. Mats and props provided. (917-856-5165)
Pilates at Poipu Kai
Poipu Kai Resort, Poipu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., $15/class, $10/kamaaina. Join in on a gentle morning matwork Pilates class with an ocean view! Bring water and a beach towel. (635-0165)
Pilates Basic Core Fitness
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363)
Pilates Basic Core Fitness
Princeville Community Center, Princeville, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with Pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363)
Pilates Mat Classes
Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Parish Hall, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m., call for cost. Participate in these pilates mat classes. Bring your own mat. (482-0186, tamarajocortez@hotmail.com)
Pilates on North Shore
Hanalei Community Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.; The Parish House, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; $10. Join in these pilates mat classes. Bring a yoga mat. (482-0186)
Pre & Post-Natal Pilates Courses
Poise Pilates Studios, pre-natal Fridays 12:30-1:30 p.m., post-natal Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., $250/course. Learn how to exercise while your pregnant safely and regain your body back after you have the baby. (742-2348)
Prenatal Yoga
South and West side locations, call for location/days/times/cost. Participate in a prenatal yoga class for your health. No experience necessary. Call to register. (634-2836, kellybuskirk@yahoo.com)
Prenatal Yoga
Wailua Homesteads, 491 Kamalu Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., $10/session. Yoga for all stages of pregnancy. (823-6826)
Psychic Faire
Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, call for cost. Get tarot, astrology, psychic readings and healing mandalas. (652-9897)
Qi Gong Classes
Kahuna Valley Retreat, Kapahi, Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., call for cost. Francesco Garripoli teaches qi gong classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Donations support the Mentor Ohana teen program. (822-4268, kahunavalley.org)
Qi Gong Golden 8
Sun Village, Ville Hall D Rec Room, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., free. Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality, and radiating more energy. (635-0306, qikauai@gmail.com)
QiDance and QiForze Class
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. QiDance, 5-6 p.m. QiForze, donations accepted. Resistance bands and a mat or towel for padding are suggested fro the QiForze class. (danceforze@gmail.com)
Restorative Yin Yoga
The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $12. Yoga in the Yin (or quiet) style promotes whole-health and well-being and is a vital counterpart to our stressful, time-pressured everyday habit of body and mind. (KauaiYogaOnTheBeach.com)
Restorative Yoga Classes
Call for directions, Kilauea, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m., donation or trade. (280-9634)
Senior Fitness Classes
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 a.m., $38 per month, ages 60-plus (includes full use of all club facilities including non-senior classes). ID required. Call for details on classes and facilities. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Silver Sneakers
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., call for cost. For all fitness levels, exercise standing or sitting in a chair. Silver Sneakers Membership is free to qualifying seniors 65-and-over and includes full use of club facilities. Call for qualification requirements. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Singing Lessons
Robert Carrasco Voice Studio, Kekaha, call for appointments and cost. Expert private voice training, performance/audition coaching, and vocal rehabilitation. (917-402-6866, 320-3896)
Sound Healing With Gong
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 7 p.m., $15. Experience deep relaxation and healing while you lie on your back to receive sound healing. (480-244-7676)
Spanish Classes
Tuesdays at Kapaa Elementary School for ages 3-6, Wednesdays at Wilcox Elementary School for ages 7-13, call for times and cost. High School and Adult classes and tutoring are arranged based on the individual’s schedule. (482-1863)
Stretch & Tone
Various locations, Kalaheo, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, $7/class. Stretch, strengthen and tone your muscles. (332-9737, kauaidancetheatre.com)
Swim With Speed And Ease In Rough Waters
Poipu Beach, scheduled to swimmers convenience, $25. Learn how to swim faster, longer and with greater ease with instruction from an Olympic sports specialist. (634-2152)
Tabada Tuesdays
KPAL Gym at Mahelona Campus in Kapaa, Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., $12/session. Ages 8 and up. Tabada workouts consist of 8 sets of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds. Tools used include kettle bells, heavy ropes, medicine balls, and body weight leverage exercises. (651-6349)
Tahitian Dance Classes
Kilauea Studio, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. (children’s Tahitian basics) and 5-6 p.m. (adult Tahitian basics for fitness), $12-$15. (540-798-9516)
Tahitian Dance Lessons
Call for location, Tuesday/Thursday, call for times, free. Call for more information. (755-5841)
Tahitian Drumming Music
Lydgate Pavilion, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., free. Call to register. Drumming taught by Tepairu Manea. (822-9447)
Tai Chi
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m., $5. Practice the ancient art of Tai Chi as a healing exercise using graceful fluid movement. (652-7290, princevillecommunity.com)
Tai Chi Chuan
Lihue location, call for location/days/times, free. Tiru Sadasivam teaches a free introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan (the Art of Peaceful Energy). (245-8694, TiruTaiChi@AOL.com)
Tai Chi/ Chi Gong/ Push Hands
Kalaheo Yoga Studio, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Saturdays, 10:40 a.m., call for cost. Enhance your flexibility, coordination, energetic healing and harmony. I Chuan/ Tai Ki Ken are also available for experienced partitioners on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in Kukuiolono Park. (635-9868)
TaijiwuxigongÂ
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join this qi gong class for men and women. (651-8880)
Tango Tuesday
Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114)
Tennis Clinic
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., $15/guests, $12/local rates. Have fun, exercise and instruction all level clinic. Can also tailor a clinic to your specifics. (970-390-0456)
The Yoga House
The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, various days/times, $20 introductory rate for 10 days. Bikram yoga classes are offered daily, a teen class is offered on Friday and belly dancing is taught on Wednesdays at Yoga House, just north of Safeway in Choy Village. (823-YOGA, bikramyogakapaa.com)
Traditional Karate
Call for meeting location, Kapaa area, call for times/cost. Learn traditional karate. (212-6228)
Transformational Pilates
Princeville, call for address, days, times and cost. Sue Krisa offers total “reformer” workouts in a private studio. Individuals and couples welcomed. (354-1789)
Ukulele Class
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 9 a.m., call for cost. Intermediate ukulele lessons from Gloria Marston. (635-5757)
Ukulele classes
The Children of the Land Center, Kapaa, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., call for cost. (821-1234)
Various Classes
Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, call for dates/times/cost. Offering a variety of classes including, Securing Your Home Computer, Communicating With Skype, and Basic Parliamentary Procedures. (245-8351)
Voice Lessons
7545 Koolau Rd., Kilauea and 3133 Oihana St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for time and cost. Voice lessons for all ages and styles of music, beginners to advanced. (652-1323, dollyvocalhawaii@gmail.com)
Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus
Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Mondays, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000)
Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus
St. Michael’s, Lihue, Thursdays, weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000)
Weight Watchers 360 With Points Plus
Children of the Land, Safeway shopping center in Kapa‘a, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., call for cost. The 360 new program is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keep your spaces healthy and make routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000)
Weight Watchers 360 With Points Plus
Kauai Athletic Club, Saturdays,weight in at 6:30 a.m., meeting starts at 7 a.m., call for cost. The 360 new program is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keep your spaces healthy and make routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000)
West African Dance Class
Call for location, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940)
West African Dance Class
Kapaa at the Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Thursdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940)
West African Dance Class
North Shore at the Church of the Pacific, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., call for cost. Live drumming with master teacher from Senegal, West Africa, Ousmane Sall. (639-0940)
Yoga
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays, Wednesdays: 6:30-8 pm, Saturdays: 10:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Yoga – Hatha
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, every Tuesday except the third, 5:30 p.m., $90/series, $14/drop-in. Deep, yet relaxing practice for all levels. Breath and alignment, standing, seating, twisting and spine poses. (652-5373)
Yoga & Fitness Fusion Class
Kilauea Farms, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., visit website for cost. (KauaiYogaAndFitness.com)
Yoga and Meditation
Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tibetan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551)
Yoga By Donation
Yoga Hanalei, Above Bar Acuda, Hanalei, Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., donations accepted. Come stretch your body and mind. Relieve the stresses of the holidays and treat yourself to something enjoyable. (826-9642)
Yoga Classes
KAC, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m., free for members, $10.42/day pass. (janerileyitness.com, 212-1451)
Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, see our schedule online, $16/class, $100/10 classes. Learn and improve different techniques and styles of yoga from highly qualified instructors. (kalaheoyoga.com, 651-1568)
Yoga Classes
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., $10/day. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Yoga Gentle Hatha
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 a.m., $5. Gentle Hatha yoga for all ages. Please arrive early to find your spot. (826-6922, princevillecommunity.com)
Yoga with Satya Kaur
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Wednesdays 10 a.m., call for cost. Gain flexibility, strength and focus in morning yoga with Satya. (826-0050)
Yoga, Pilates, Yogalattes
Kauai Athletic Club, noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays yogalattes, free for members, $10.42 day pass. Yogalattes, combo of yoga and pilates; warrior yoga; for those who need flexibility and balance in their lives; yoga stretch, a full-body workout and stretch. (212-1451)
Yoga/Meditation Class
Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tiebtan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551)
YogAlign Classes
Mana Yoga Studio, 3812 Ahonui Place, Princeville, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m., visit website for cost. All level restorative posture therapy based yoga classes. (YogAlign.com, 826-9230)
YogAlign in Waipouli
Waipouli Plaza, Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu Studio, second floor, Waipouli Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m., $10/session; $40/5 classes. Take classes in the Yogalign method of yoga. (639-6177)
Zumba
Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: noon, call for cost. Latin dance based workout – more “fun” than “exercise.” Call for information on day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com)
Zumba Fitness
Church of the Pacific in Princeville, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519)
Zumba Fitness
Kauai Veterans Center, 3125 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, 5:15-6:15 p.m., $5, $3/veterans, $2/kids 13-17 years old. (639-3937)
Zumba Fitness Class
Kilauea Parish Hall, 2518 Kolo Road, Kilauea, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 6 p.m., $10. t’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward happiness and health. (346-3899)
Zumba Fitness Dance Party
St. Williams Church, Hanalei, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519)
Zumba Fitness Toning
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays, 9 a.m., $7/drop-in, $5/10-class card. Zumba fitness party. Fast and slow rhythms tons and sculpt the body while having fun. (635-3519, princevillecommunity.com)
Zumba, Kripalu Yoga
North Shore location, call for address, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kripalu Yoga; 8:45-9:45 a.m. zumba; call for cost. Participate in one or both of these classes in Kripalu Yoga and zumba. (828-6863, wendyval@aol.com)
AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting
Piikoi Building, 4444 Rice St., Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting. (246-4500)
AllowLove’s Open Channeling
5245A Kaehulua Rd., Kapa‘a, third Saturdays, 7:15 p.m., $11 donation. A night of fun and excitement as messages of love and light come through. (821-9606)
Community Acupuncture
Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, and quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com)
Community HU
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m., free. Join people of all faiths singing HU, a love song to God to bring inner peace. (612-419-7927)
Community Walking Group
Kauai Lagoons, Lihue, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., free. Meet just past the Marriott Hotel entrance by the first lagoon bridge. Bring good shoes, drinking water and rain coat. (KauaiWalks.webs.com, 822-4599)
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Lihue, call for location, 1-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $12/60 and older, $40/under 60. To gain maximum benefit from the program, participants should plan on attending all six sessions. (kauaidrc.org, 241-4470)
Dr. Melead Q&A
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, 12:30 p.m., call for days, free. Dr. Melead will be in our Health and Beauty department to answer any questions you may have about supplements, vitamins and more. (823-0190)
Eckankar Worship Service
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, one Sunday a month, 9:30 a.m., free. An uplifting combination of a reading, HU Song, contemplation and group discussion. Followed with light refreshments. (612-419-7927)
Free Chiropractic Keiki Clinic
Dr. Bob Swiryn’s office in Kapaa, every Saturday, 9-11 a.m., free. Keep your kids healthy and without medication. Headaches, back and neck pain and other health issues respond quickly to chiropractic adjustments. Children 18 and under. Call for an appointment. (822-0711)
Hot Latin Nights
Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, first Saturday each month, 8:30 p.m., $5 cover charge, ages 21 and older. Featuring dance styles of salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton. Free latin dance lesson at 8:30 p.m. Classy attire recommended. (823-6000)
Hula Registration
Old Koloa Courthouse, Mondays 5-6 p.m., call for cost and age times. In perpetuation of Hawaii`i traditions and culture through hula kahiko, hula `auana, oli and ka wa kahiko. (645-1403, haweo_06@yahoo.com)
Intercessory Prayer
Kapaa United Church of Christ, 1315 Ulu St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, free. (822-9241)
Jazz Vespers Service
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., 6:15 wine and pupu reception. (245-3796)
Ka Hola Kamalei: The Young Children’s Hour
Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Friends of the North Shore Library offers story reading with a related craft, as well as songs and finger plays. For children 1-5 years old. (826-4310)
Kaua‘i Culinary Market
Kukuiula Village, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., free admission. Explore this gourmet farmers market and meet local farmers browsing and purchasing their items. (742-9545)
Kauai Community Market
Kauai Community College front parking lot, across from Grove Farm, Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., call for cost. The market offers fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, goat cheese, health and beauty items, breakfast and lunch choices, educational demos and more. (337-9944)
Kauai Paddling Schedule
Various Locations, Jan. to Dec. 2011, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, call for dates/cost. Visit the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association for meet schedule and information. (gicra.com)
Keiki Clinic
Dr. Swiryn’s Chiropractic Clinic, 4-976 Hwy., Kapaa, 9-11 a.m., free. Call for appointment. Includes spinal exam and adjustments, as needed. (822-0711)
Kings Chapel Worship
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 5 p.m., free. Contemporary worship for the entire family with separate children’s Bible study. (639-1568)
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Hanamaulu Cafe, second and fourth Tuesdays, 5 p.m., call for cost. All are welcome. (822-1885)
Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club
Call for meeting location, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m., call for cost. Summer paddling program for youth ages 10-18 years old. (651-6966)
Learn About Community Resources
State Building in Lihue, second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., free. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources. (274-3333)
Long-Distance NaOpio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program
Wailua River, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., free. Pu’uwai Canoe Club has added a Long-Distance Na Opio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program to its traditional Spring and Summer Program focused on the Regatta, or Sprint Season. (635-6311)
Mankind Project
Call for locations, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for times, free. For men who desire a safer world and better relationships with partners. Sessions offer “New Warrior Training Adventure.” (639-9375, 652-3981, mankindproject.org)
McPhee’s Bees Tasting
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Support Manda as she introduces her new line of Honey. McPhee’s Bees is a locally owned company. (823-0190)
Meet Lisa Rapha El
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Visionary Lisa Rapha El talks story about Transformational Holistic Healing and Inter-dimensional Communication. (823-0190)
Midnight Bear Breads Tasting
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190)
Midnight Bear Breads Tasting
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190)
Mokihana Club Meetings
Lihue United Church, first Wednesdays, 10 a.m., free. The Mokihana Club is a community-minded service club that offers nursing and music scholarships to local students. (212-1451)
Monday Market
Kmart parking lot of Kukui Grove Center garden side, Mondays, 3 p.m., free. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and Kauai made treats by local vendors and businesses. Enjoy a relaxing Monday afternoon with yummy shave ice, fresh bread, local grown produce & more! Plus, the SNAP/EBT program is now accepted at the Monday Market. (kukuigrovecenter.com)
Namahana Farmers Markets
Anaina Hou Community Park, next to Kauai Mini Golf, Kilauea, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays 4-6 p.m., free admission. All locally grown. Many Kilauea farmers. Eat the freshest, healthiest food on Kauai and support a sustainable local food economy. (anainahou.org, 828-2118)
Namolokama Paddling Practice
Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, Mon.-Thurs.., 5 p.m., call for cost. The canoe paddling season gets underway with women’s practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, and men’s workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (652-1079, namolokama.com)
National Federation of the Blind
State Building, Lihue, first Friday of every month, 10 a.m., contact for cost. The Kauai Brand of the National Federation of the Blind meets monthly on the first Friday. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources and share with one another. Contact for confirmation of meeting place. (274-3333)
North Shore Psychic Faire
Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Metaphysical artists provide their expertise to the community in a fun and healing atmosphere. (652-9897)
Oneness Blessing
Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., free. Energy transfer that facilitates moving into higher states of awareness and bringing you into the moment. (650-922-3820)
Oneness Blessing
Princeville Community Center, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., donations accepted. The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of energy that facilitates movement into a higher state of awareness, calming the endless chatter of the mind, and bringing you into the moment. (212-1847)
Outrigger Canoe Paddling
Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club, Poipu, Tuesdays and Thursdays, keiki program from 4:30-5:30 p.m., adult program from 5:30-6:30 p.m., call for cost. A great exercise program. Experience not necessary. (651-6966)
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
41-038 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, across from All Saints Gym, Fridays, 6 p.m., call for cost. Newcomers welcome. (634-8039)
Personal Financial Updates
Personal Financial Consultants, Inc. 4-1378 Kuhio Hwy. #202, Kapaa, call for times/cost. Please contact our offices if there are any changes in your financial situation, investment objectives or contact information. (888-557-3272, PersonalFinancial.com)
PFLAG Kauai Meeting
St. Michael’s Church’s Zone Room, Lihue, first Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting. (pflagkauai@gmail.com)
Pueo Breads Tasting
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Josh of Pueo Breads as he samples the delicious flavors of their fresh baked artisan breads. (823-0190)
Roller Derby Clinic
Kapaa Skate Park, Sundays, 4 p.m., women 18 and over, free. New skater clinics for those interested in playing Roller Derby with the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz. (634-4122, jv46n2@yahoo.com)
Sacred Kirtan By The Sea
Behind Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4 p.m., contact for cost. Bring a cushion or mat to sit on. Bring a sweater or jacket. Weather permitting. (kauaikirtan.com)
Shake Your Soul
Golden Lotus Studio Thursdays 7-9 p.m.; first and third Fridays Metamorphose Yoga Studio 7-9 p.m.; $10-$15. Explore what is moving you. (482-1545)
Single Again Fellowship
King’s Chapel Eleele, next to Ace Hardware, Mondays 7 p.m., free. A change to met 30+ singles in a safe environment. (635-5766)
Support Group
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Conference Room C, 3:30-4:30 p.m., fourth Thursdays, free. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorder does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone–to think that no one can understand what is happening. Call to register. (245-3200)
Swap Meet Sundays
Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., $10 vendors fee. Bring your stuff! kitchen sink, vintage clothing and tools, crafts for Christmas and what about that vehicle you’re trying to get rid of. (639-7472)
Tango Tuesdays
Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114)
Think B.I.G. (Brain Injury Group)
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Think B.I.G. provides peer support for persons with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Its primary function is information-sharing and community outreach to the survivors, their families and interested professionals. (639-9927, kauaibraininjurysupport.com)
Ultimate Frisbee
Kalawai Park, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4 p.m. until dark. Hanalei, email for location, Sundays, 4 p.m., Email for more information. (yuki.reiss2@gmail.com)
Uncle Mikeys Dried Fruit Tasting
Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. “No Weird Stuff Added” Join Uncle Mikey as he shares with you his sweet dried fruits. Sample the flavors of Hawaiian Pineapples, apple bananas, star fruit and Guava. (823-0190)
Waimea Baptist Church Services
Waimea Baptist Church, Sundays 10:30 a.m., Saturdays 6:30 p.m., Bible study Sundays 9 a.m., free. Pastor James Merritt and Praise Team. (338-1227)
Weight Watchers 360 New Program With Points Plus
322 A Mehana Rd., Ele‘ele, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000)
Westside Family Caregiver Support Group
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, conference room C, meets every fourth Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone. Share feelings and concerns with others who understand, gain knowledge of the disease and more. Call to RSVP. (245-3200).
Art Class
The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, first Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Create books by hand, learn story telling, writing, doodling, sketching painting and design. Taught by Leah Orr. (821-1234)
Christian dance
Koloa Union Church, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., call for more information. Gospel hula, Tahitian, Maori, hip-hop, and jazz for children/teens in grades 2 and above. (280-9591)
Keiki Morning Adventures
Mondays Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Wednesdays St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lihue, Fridays Koloa Union Church, 9-11 a.m., free. For newborns to 5 year olds. (645-1486, 645-1488)
Toddler Thursdays
Kukui Grove center stage, first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon keiki crafts, 11:30 a.m. to noon showtime characters show, free. Enjoy a fun and musical show with the Showtime Characters and keiki craft corner. (kukuigrovecenter.com)
88 Shrines
Lawai International Center, 3381 Wawae Road, ocean side, Kalaheo, second and last Sundays, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., donations accepted. Come and experience a tranquil walk on the path of the 88 Shrines and enjoy a brief video and talk-story session about the archaeological and hidden cultural treasure in Lawai Valley. (639-4300, lawaicenter.org)
Allerton Garden Tours
Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Poipu, Sundays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. Call to register. (742-2623)
Daily Public Tours
Kauai Museum, Lihue, 10:30 a.m. to noon, free with museum admission. Tours led by knowledgable and entertaining docents. (245-6931)
Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour
Waimea Plantation, Waimea, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for times and price. Volunteer guides lead walking tours through the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and are limited to 12 people. (337-1005)
Aloha Friday Entertainment
Kukui Grove Center, Fridays, 7-8 p.m., free. (kukuigrovecenter.com)
Birdie’s Live Jazz Jam
Birdie’s Cafe, Kukuiolono Golf Course in Kalaheo, second and fourth Sundays, 3-6 p.m., no cover charge. Hear some of Kaua‘i’s finest jazz musicians play while you enjoy food and drinks. (635-6477)
Famous Open Mic
Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., first Friday, 7-10 p.m., free. (821-1604)
Hootenanny Performs
Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., last Friday, 7-9 p.m., free. Bring an instrument and play along. (821-1604)
Karaoke
Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 8 p.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, free. Fun with thousands of songs to choose from. Late-night pupu menu and drink specials nightly. (246-1110)
Larry Rivera’s Love And Aloha Show
Cafe Portofino, 3481 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Larry and Lurline perform. (245-2121)
Live Hawaiian Music
Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 6-8 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays, free. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music by some of Kauai’s most talented entertainers. (246-1110)
Live Music
Blue Planet Cafe, 3900 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe, Fridays, 7-9:30 p.m., free. Live bands entertain. (335-5100)
Sacred Classics Choir
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 Mehana Road, Eleele, Sundays 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free. Join the St. John’s Episcopal Church Choir to perform sacred classics by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rutter and other great composers. (346-2936)
Treysara
The St. Regis Hotel, 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, Sundays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. Enjoy luxurious surroundings, beautiful sunsets and wonderful music. (826-9644)
Salsa Saturdays
Aloha Beach Resort, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, first Saturdays, call for time/cost. Dance and move to the Merenge, Salsa, Samba, Bachata and more. (823-1643)
Cold Laser Treatments
Papaya’s, Kapaa, second and fourth Saturdays, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. Molly Jones L.Ac. offers free sample cold laser treatments for everything from problems with vog and mold, to food and chemical sensitivities, and addictions to tobacco and alcohol. (635-8766)
Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays Concert
The Children of the Land, Kauai Village, Safeway, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m., $20/adults, $15/keiki and seniors, call for reservations. Award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. (826-1469)
Poipu Oceanfront Luau
Sheraton Kauai Resort, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., $95/adults, $45/children. Call for reservations. Connect with Kaua‘i’s rich history and culture, traditional culinary treats and refreshing libations with the blue Pacific Ocean and bright-orange sunset as its stunning backdrop/ (634-1499)
Sphinx: Painting As Mystic Voyage; Earth As Companion
Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, museum hours apply, free exhibit admission. Artist Leonora Orr is featuring a collection of her selected paintings. (246-2470, kauaimuseum.com)
Art At First Mondays
Seven Artists Gallery, first Mondays, 3-5:30 p.m., free. Fresh and real, colorful and soulful are the most common words visitors use to describe the eclectic art at the gallery. (826-0044)
Art Night Kapaa
Kapaa main drag, Saturdays, dusk onward, free. Old Kapaa Town Art Night offers live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing and entertainment. (635-4964)
Arts Event
Hanalei Town Center, Hanalei, 4-10 p.m., second Saturdays, free. Local artists present music performances and movies. (635-2074)
Hula Demonstration
Kukuiula Village, Palm Court, Poipu, Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., free. Experience authentic hula by the members of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. (742-9545)
Jam Room
The Jam Room, Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. This open mic/open stage for Kauai youth ages 11-18 welcomes musicians, singers, breakers, hula dancers, rappers, slam poets and other artists to a safe, friendly and well-supervised venue hosted by Daphne Sanchez. (hope.faith.daphne@gmail.com)
Aloha Minded Volunteers
Call for more information, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Family-style lunch at 1 p.m. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Covered shoes suggested. Help a family build their home. (346-2646)
Clean The Path
West pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Saturdays, 8:30-11 a.m. cleanup; 11 a.m. potluck lunch; free. Friends of the Path clean Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast. (639-4561)
Conservation Service Projects
Kokee Parks and forest reserves, Meet at the CCC camp in Kokee, 8 a.m.-5 .m., free. Help preserve Kauai’s biodiversity by participating in supervised weed control projects. (335-0045)
Court Appointed Special Advocates
3970 Ka’ana St., Suite 305, call for time, free. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program on Kauai is seeking volunteers to be trained as advocates for abused and neglected children in the Family Court system. As a volunteer CASA, you will receive training and then be appointed by the state judiciary to speak up for a child’s safety and well-being. (482-2374)
Ohana Soup Kitchen
Kalaheo Missionary Church, 4480 Hokua Road, Kalaheo, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Delicious meals served. (332-9916, kalaheomissionary.com)