Aloha from Kickball

Aloha from Kickball! Wish you were here. Be sure to check the Summer Kickball schedule for all the up and coming kickball days!

 What a fun bunch of people-and this isn't even half of em!

 Warming up before the game with our exercise ABC's. Can you Elevate your arms?

Game is on!

 The post-kickball cool-down. Kids lining up for a drink and shower.

The little ones are kept busy, too! Smart Mamas brought legos!

Homeschool Mamas meet for a chat:

 Beyblades in action. A favorite game for free-play time!

See you soon!

Aloha Bluegrass Meet n' Greet, June 7th

An exciting and wonderful musical opportunity is coming to the East side of the Big island! We would like to share the details plus get an idea for who would be interested in attending!

Rion Schmidt and Katy Rexford of the Aloha Blue-Grass Duo will be putting on a free Meet & Greet activity, which will expose our keiki to a variety of musical instruments such as fiddles, violins, banjos, guitars, bass, and mandolins. Rion and Katy will play a few songs, introduce various instruments, plus talk about the types of programs and lessons they offer.  All families are welcome to attend!

For families looking to get their children into musical lessons, this is great opportunity to get exposed to what's out there. Katy and Rion take on  students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginner to advanced. For those interested in scheduling lessons, their normal rate is $50/hour or $25/half hour.


The Meet & Greet will be happening on Friday June 7th, at 4:00pm at the Hawaiian Acres Community Center. Map here.    If this is something you'd be interested in attending, please email Barbara at b2russell@hotmail.com for any questions or to schedule lessons with Rion and Katy.
(If for any reason you can't make it to the Meet & Greet on the 7th, please feel free to email Barbara to arrange another time to meet up.)

Check out Rion and Katy's video "Sourdough" below: 

Click HERE for the AlohaBluegrass Youtube Channel featuring more videos of the musical duo.

Rion and Katy's Bios:

Katy Rexford and Rion Schmidt - the Aloha Bluegrass Duo - have been playing and teaching music each for over a dozen years, and have been teaching in the Hawaiian islands for three and eight years, respectively.  Each spring, their mainland-based Aloha Bluegrass Band members join them for a tour of the islands of Hawai'i, Oahu, and Maui, where they teach several week-long bluegrass and Hawaiian music workshops to keiki and adults and perform throughout the islands.  

Katy grew up in eastern North Carolina and began playing the violin at age eight. She also played her first fiddle tune that year, beginning a lifelong journey of traditional music exploration, including old time, bluegrass, country blues, Hawaiian, Irish, Cajun, and more.   Based in San Francisco from 2000-2012, Katy has performed and toured with myriad artists including Peter Rowan, Boz Scaggs, Michelle Shocked, Del Williams, Poor Man's Whiskey, and more.  She now directs the Aloha Music Academy and teaches at a number of bluegrass and folk music camps in Alaska, Hawaii, and the lower 48. Katy has been teaching music for ten years, and teaching music in Hawaii for three.

Rion Schmidt was born and raised Alaska, playing and singing bluegrass and folk music with his father and sister since he was a young boy.  Rion's banjo style reflects the mountain music of Alaska and the Northwest.  A multi-instrumentalist and singer, Rion has been teaching music for 13 years, co-directing the Aloha Music Academy for two, and has instructed music camps for kids and adults in Alaska, Inuvik (Northern Territory Canada), and Hawaii.  He has collaborated with Hawaiian musicians on Maui for eight years, and shares the Hawaiian people's interest in preserving traditional music styles and values.

Summer Kickball Schedule

Aloha Friends! Kickball will resume throughout the Summer for any kids and parents that wish to play! The only date I will not be available to lead the game is June 4th. However,  homeschool families will still meet for a fun game organized by Hannah, and free-play afterwards. See you all every Tuesday at 10am at Kea'au Shipman Park. Summer is on!

Kickball Summmer Dates:
May 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27

Cheers,
Sally Jackson

p.s. Kickball rules still apply. :)

Tuesday Kickball Continues! May 14th

WHAT: Tuesday Kickball

WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Kea'au Shipman Park
WHO: Homeschooling families, their friends, and their friends friends.
WHY: Because it's a whole lot of fun and a great way to connect with our homeschool community.

Hope to see you there!
As usual, we'll be hanging out under the pavilion, near the jungle gym, for socializing and free play. We'll also be meeting for kickball throughout the Summer,  to keep our momentum fun and alive. Invite your friends and neighbors!

See you Tuesday, May 14th.

*Picture credit goes to random google search for a kid kicking a kickball. *Ouch!*

Children's Etiquette Training Classes in HPP and Hilo

Great Manners are the Key to Your Child’s Future Success!

Children’s Etiquette Training

Children learn basic manners and communication skills with a strong focus on respect and value for others, integrity and putting people at ease.

Content is geared toward life today.

$75 Summer Program/Sign up before May 15, 2013 and receive a 10% discount.

Exclusive 6 Week Summer Program

Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association Library

15-1570 Maku’u Drive, Keaau

Thursdays Starting June 6, 2013 - July 11, 2013 from 2:30pm-3:45pm

Ages 5-12

Fun, warm, kind instruction

Quick pace to keep children engaged

Conversational style involves children in discussion

Proper manners training

Classes filled with games and activities geared toward topics

Greetings, Please, Thank you, 

Your Welcome, Mistakes, Tact, 

Apologies, Rudeness,

When NO is Appropriate

Sharing, Gift Giving

Attending a Party

Table Manners the Rules

Table Manners the Meal

Hygiene

Bullying, Teasing

Communication, Texting, Phone calls

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And in Hilo:

DUE TO DEMAND, A 4 WEEK ETIQUETTE COURSE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 HAS BEEN ADDED AND WILL BE HELD AT THE HAWAII INNOVATION CENTER IN HILO!!!

DATES: JUNE 21, 28, JULY 12, 19

TIME: 2PM-4PM

LOCATION: 117 KEAWE ST, HILO

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CONVERSATIONAL STYLE INVOLVES CHILDREN IN DISCUSSION

CLASSES FILLED WITH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARD TOPICS

May the 4th be With you on ASTRO DAY

This Saturday May 4th, will be ASTRO DAY, at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo,

from 10am-4pm. This is a FREE event.

Check out the website for more details at www.mkaoc.org/programming/astroday.html
ASTRO DAY is an annual event here in Hilo, and is "an international movement to share the joy of astronomy with the general population." The Prince Kuhio Mall will be filled with booths and exhibits encouraging people to learn more about astronomy. Many keiki from around the community went last year and loved all the activites.

And for those also celebrating International Star Wars Day, May the fourth be with you!........