What do you want for free?
The holiday season too often is tinted with the color of money. Free for all at the low,
low price of $9.95Remember the saying "the best things in life are free?" Well, the fourth edition of "Hawaii For Free" ($9.95) shows you how to spend a day in paradise without spending a dime for being entertained.
The 120-page paperback lists free stuff to do on all islands with each island divided into sections like "Art," "Exercise," "Craft Fairs." "Factory and Business Tours" and "Entertainment," to name a few.
Want to learn lawn bowling. The Lawn Bowls Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday near McCoy Pavilion at 9:30 a.m. for free lessons. Are you a folk dancer? Folk dances from an array of countries like Bulgaria, Rumania, Greece and Israel are taught and performed on Sundays from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at Makiki District Park, Keeaumoku Street and Wilder Avenue.
Ever wondered how to make those cool coconut frond hats? Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakaua, Building A, 3rd Floor in Waikiki. The class teaches your how to how to make frond baskets and other decorative items.
"Hawaii For Free" tells you how to find ancient archaeological sites, stargaze atop Mauna Kea, visit the country's only rainforest zoo, sample wine on Maui, watch Japanese folk dancing and all for free.
Leave your wallet at home and go for free.
By Tim Ryan, Star-Bulletin.
