Drean and his heirloom tomatoes
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Hakalau Farmers MarketDate: Tuesday afternoons
Time: 3:00 - 5:00-ish. Place: In front of 29-545 Chin Chuck Road A few guidelines:
Learn more:
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Sensei Patricia Taniguchi. Photo courtesy of Patricia Taniguchi.
BENEFITS OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KARATE
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Karate Program for Kids, ages 4-12, at the Hakalau Jodo MissionOur instructor, Patricia Taniguchi, began her training in Shito-ryu karate at the age of 15 and earned her black belt at the age of 19. She now holds a 4th degree black belt, and served as the head instructor of the Seto Branch of the Japan Karate Organization from many years. She is affiliated with the International Goju Karate Association.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO DROP-INS. NO VISITORS. Days: Wednesdays, Fridays Time: For children ages 4-6 years: 3:50 - 4:40 p.m. For childen ages 7-12 years: 4:50 - 5:40 p.m. Cost: Donation In advance of your first class, please:
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang-style_t%27ai_chi_ch%27uan
Calm the Mind
Strengthen the Body Activate Internal Energy |
Tai Chi Class at the Hakalau Jodo MissionOur instructor, Sifu Slade Shim, began his practice of Traditional Yang Style Tajiquan under Peter Tam Hoy in 1991. He will teach us the discipline and the forms of this centuries old practice.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 9 STUDENTS. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO DROP-INS. NO VISITORS. Day: Wednesdays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cost: $10 per session Bring water and a hat. Some of the practice may be outside. In advance of your first class, please:
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“Practice means choosing, applying the effort, and doing those actions that bring a stable a tranquil state…When this practice is done for a long time, and with sincere devotion, then the practice becomes a firmly rooted, stable and solid foundation.”
Yoga Sutras 1.13-14 Classes will focus on safe and active stretching and lengthening of muscles to improve flexibility as well as increasing range of motion throughout the body. Classes are suitable for beginners and for all degrees of flexibility. |
Practice Yoga at the Hakalau Jodo MissionOur instructor, Alison Simpson, is a recent graduate Purna Yoga College at the 200 Hour Foundation Level. In January 2020 she completed training with Jennifer Weinert of Purna Yoga Hilo and has studied with Jennifer for three years. She is certified with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200).
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO DROP-INS. NO VISITORS. Days: Mondays, Thursdays Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Cost: $10 per class, cash or check paid onsite Bring your props: mat, strap, 2 blankets, 2 blocks. No props are available to borrow. In advance of your first class, please:
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Scheduled Events, Subject to Change:
"We Watch Day-by-Day and Then Decide"
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May we continue to work together, honoring our commitments and vows to be of service, adjusting and adapting to whatever is required to live respectfully and in harmony with the times. Social distancing is honored and respected. Everyone works on their own, and Thai lunch is take-home/take-out.
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Photo of the 2nd Sunday Green Team's excellent work, February 9, 2020, courtesy of Odysseus.
Photo of the 2nd Sunday Green Team, February 9, 2020, courtesy of Odysseus.
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Contact Akiko Masuda in advance to see if this event will still take place, 963-6422.
We began cleaning up the grounds of Hakalau School in April 2015, and we continue every month on the second Sunday. Our vision is the creation of the Hakalau Learning Center.
Date: Second Sunday of the Month: January 10, 2021 February 14, 2021 March 14, 2021 Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon Place: Hakalau School ATTIRE: Come dressed, fully covered, gloves and hat. BRING TOOLS: Weed whackers, rakes, lawn mowers, machetes, scythes, pruners, etc. Unload your tools at Hakalau School and then park at the Hakalau Park. Be ready to work!!! BRING WATER! ENJOY LUNCH! Please contact Akiko Masuda (963-6422 or msakiko@hawaii.rr.com) in advance if you are coming. We need a head count for lunch. Luckana, Im, Ubon and Dao, our Thai angels, prepare extraordinary food, made with aloha and caring. Lunch is take- home/take-out. |
December 12, 2019, photos from Kukuihaele and Honoka`a, courtesy of Beau Atkinson
November 4, 2018, O`okala
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Contact Akiko Masuda in advance to see if this event will still take place, 963-6422.
Our vision is legislation to protect graves of the immigrants – with cemeteries maintained by the community nearby. We clean 3 cemeteries
each month: O’okala, Honoka’a and Kukuihaele. Times vary slightly month to month, depending on which cemetery needs more work Akiko will share this information with you. Date: Fourth Sunday of the Month: December 27 January 24 Time*: 10:45 a.m. Meet at O’okala, 30 Mile Marker. 11:00 a.m. pule 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - O`okala 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Honoka`a 2:50 - 4:00 p.m. - Kukuihaele, with refreshment and fellowship to follow. * A commitment to stay the entire time is requested. |
Photo courtesy of Susan Forbes
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Modest Group Practice* Yoga at Akiko's Buddhist Bed and BreakfastContact Akiko Masuda in advance to see if this event will still take place, 963-6422.
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: No charge Leader: Brad Kurokawa Place: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast Parking: Call first to arrange parking, 963-6422 Please bring a mat. * No teaching |
Activities to Resume Later
Photo courtesy of Garry Wykoff
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Services at Hakalau Jodo Mission
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Photo courtesy of Michele Gamble, 2018
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Bon Dance Practice Sessions
Bon Dance Practice sessions with the Big Island Bon Dance Queen, Odori Sensei Jane Heit at the Hakalau Jodo Mission are "on hold". Scheduling will be reconsidered in 2021.
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Photo courtesy of Jan Nakamura
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Senior Luncheons
Senior Luncheons at the Hakalau Jodo Mission are "on hold" until further notice.
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