biz briefs 9-6

Holistic wellness expo slated for weekend

The 11th annual Holistic Hawaii Wellness Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.

Participants explore and experience the very best in alternative therapies, wellness options, personal growth and positive living. The expo will feature exhibits, speakers, classes, lectures, workshops and alternative healing traditions, products and services from around the globe. Wellness professionals and holistic businesses will be on hand to answer questions and to offer mini sessions and product demonstrations.

Admission is free to exhibit hall, lectures and movement classes. Exhibitors have provided Dharma Dollars (in $10 increments) to be given to the first 100 attendees each day of the expo.

The speeches by keynote speakers are $25 and include noted author Hank Wessleman and Jill Kykendall offering “The Soul Cluster” and the “Mystical Nature of the Self,” co-authors Doug Hackett and Trish Regan offering “Sacred Partnership and Planetary Acceleration” and author Veena of “The Belly Twins” offering “Secrets in Staying Young The Belly Dancing Way.”

Workshops are offered at a $40 fee. For full details and registration information go to www.holistichawaii-expo.com/Workshops.html.

The expo is highlighted by a “Starry Starry Night Gala Celebration Party.” A musical celebration with a lavish whole foods buffet, entertainment and dancing under the stars to which the public is invited. It will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kalani Kai Oceanside Grill. Tickets are $65 in advance, $75 at the door (if available.)

For last minute exhibitor opportunities, more information or to join the volunteer team, visit www.HolisticHawaii-Expo.com, e-mail info@holistichawaii-expo.com or call (808) 447-9228.