Library benefit walk/run in Waikoloa
The Friends of the Library-Waikoloa Region will hold its fifth annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy on Nov. 8.
The event starts and finishes near the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School complex playground.
Entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 for adults and $10 for children 13 and younger; keiki in strollers are free. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; start time is 7:30.
For more information visit flwr-runforliteracy.com or contact Bette Green at 883-0764 or bettejgreen@yahoo.com.
First Tee program starts up
The First Tee Hawaii Program will start a new session Oct. 26 at Makalei Golf Course.
The one-hour program, for ages 7-18, starts at 3 p.m.
Register from 2-2:15 p.m. at the clubhouse. The fee is $25 per child per session.
The program covers topics such as respect for oneself and environment.
Clubs are provided for beginners.
For more information email peggyciriako@gmail.com or call 937-2380.
Waverider Triathlon Club hosts Reaper 5K
The Waverider Triathlon Club will host the Race the Reaper 5K at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Keauhou Shopping Center.
The cost is $20 in advance; $25 race day. There will be T-shirts for finishers.
Registration forms are available at Big Island Running Company, Cycle Station, Bike Works and Kealakehe High School.
Register online at active.com/kailua-kona-hi/running/races/race-the-reaper-5k-2014.
Email questions to waveridertriathlonclub@gmail.com.
Born to Move classes at Fitness Forever
Fitness Forever is offering Les Mills’ Born to Move classes for keiki ages 4-12. The program gives children a chance to learn team-building skills and tips for healthy living, while also building their self-esteem and coordination.
Fitness Forever is located on Kaiwi Street, near its intersection with Kuakini Highway.
For more information contact Ellen at 345-3073 or ellen@fitnessforever.co.
WSHLL baseball prepares for seasons
West Side Hawaii Little League is preparing for winter league and the 2015 baseball season. Volunteer coaches, umpires and scorekeepers are sought; new members from Kona or Waikoloa may register. For more information contact WSHLL president Karl Gacayan at 960-0626 or kgacayan2@gmail.com.
Waimea offers volleyball league
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Waimea Athletics, offers an age-group volleyball league through Nov. 19, Tuesdays and Thursdays in October; Mondays and Wednesdays in November. Games start at 4:30 p.m. at various gyms.
Fees are $10 payable to Waimea Athletics. Volunteer coaches are needed.
For more information, contact Melissa at 887-3014 or parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.
Waimea offers bubble ball soccer
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Waimea Athletics, is holding second-quarter bubble ball soccer league registration for ages 15-18 and adults.
League play begins Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Waimea Park.
Register at waimeaathletics.org, call P&R Waimea at 887-3014 or email parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.
Parks and Rec offers age-group hoops
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a basketball league for ages 9-14.
League play is scheduled Nov. 17 to Dec. 11. Games start at 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Parks and Rec offers youth volleyball clinic
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct volleyball clinics for ages 9-14.
The program runs Nov. 18 to Dec. 16 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration is open through Oct. 24. Forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Veterans Day baseball tournament
The Andrews Pony Braves and Indians are looking for teams for their Veterans Day Baseball Tournament scheduled Nov. 7-11.
The tournament — open to teams in the Pinto, Mustang and Bronco divisions — will be held at the Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Wong Stadium, Andrews Gym and Carvalho Park.
There will be a maximum of eight teams per division.
For more information contact Bully Ahuna at 854-6671 or walterahuna@gmail.com.