Seniors celebrate Halloween Wednesday
Kailua-Kona Seniors meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona. In the spirit of Halloween, members may wear a costume to be eligible for a prize. October birthdays, indoor games and a sketching class are also planned.
For more information, call Bev at 325-6993 or Claire at 756-5352
Waimea Cowboys
plans Halloween event
Waimea Cowboys Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association presents the second annual “Trick or Treat — Cowboy Style” Halloween fundraising festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Waimea Park locker rooms. There is a $1,000 cash prize and participants do not need to be present to win. There will also be a costume contest with prizes.
Tickets are $7 and include hot dog, chips and drink and entry into all the games. Children younger than 3 are admitted at no charge. Tickets can be purchased at the Waimea Park locker room from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and at Without Boundaries in Waimea.
For more information, call 936-8303.
Circus coming
to West Hawaii
The Modern American Circus, a world-class troupe of more than 30 circus performers from various locations around the world, including Hawaii, that perform acts of great strength, agility and genius. No animals are used in the performances.
The circus will perform shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. Nov. 3. at the Old Kona Airport Park.
Tickets are available at modernamericancircus.com or call 781-4773 for tickets and more information. The website also includes a full list of locations and show times.
Line dance classes begin Thursday
The next session of line dancing classes for 2013 begins Thursday and runs on Thursdays through Dec. 26 at the Kona United Methodist Church on Palani Road. Beginner level meets from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a class for the more experienced from 7 to 8 p.m. The session cost is $35 for one class or $49 for both hours. One night drop-in fee is $7 for one class, $9 for both. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, preferably no brand-new athletic shoes.
All ages are welcome and children younger than 12 may attend free of charge. Call Jean at 328-9946 for more information.
Cherry Blossom Festival set for Feb. 1
Community organizations join forces to “paint the town pink” Feb. 1 for the 2014 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. The 21st annual event showcases the blooming of Waimea’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them known as hanami.
Held traditionally the first Saturday of February, the festival includes a variety of activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Pink banners identify site locations from Parker Ranch Center on Mamalahoa Highway 190 to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market on Highway 19.
The festival offers an all-day lineup of Japanese and multicultural performing arts; hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony and mochi pounding; and a host of colorful craft fairs. Free shuttle transportation between most venues is available. For more information, call 961-8706.
