About Town: 01-23-20

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Signup Saturday for Special Olympics West Hawaii

Special Olympics West Hawaii annual sports sign-ups and recognition lunchon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kahaluu Beach Park pavilion. All Special Olympics athletes, families and volunteers are encouraged to attend. Signups will be for softball, swimming, track &field, powerlifting, soccer, bocce ball, bowling and basketball. Please bring a salad or dessert.

If you know of someone with a developmental disability, or you’d like to volunteer, this is a perfect opportunity to get to know our program.

Info: Denise, 345-0433.

Applicants sought for Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps.

Kupu, Hawaii’s leading conservation and youth education nonprofit organization, is accepting applications for this summer’s Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps.

This seven-week program runs from June 8 to July 24 providing young adults 17 years or older with meaningful field service experience into the world of conservation while giving back to the community. Applications are due Feb. 28.

Positions are available on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Hawaii Island.

Participants will be paid for their service as team members or team leaders, and also receive an Education Award of $1,289.95, CPR/First Aid Certification, and priceless on-the-job training.

Info: www.kupuhawaii.org/hycc-summer.

Free yoga classes for veterans in 2020

Big Island Yoga Center will continue to offer free yoga classes to any veteran in West Hawaii. All non-veteran drop-ins are $15. To view the schedule, please go to bigislandyoga.com. Classes six days a week.

Info: Julie, 960-3310