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Pampering hapai
Moms-to-be are invited to "Healthy & Hapai: Look Good, Feel Great! Day" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Ala Moana Beach Park's McCoy Pavilion.The plan is to enjoy a fun, stress-free day of support, pampering, education and information for pregnant women. Among the free services to be offered are haircuts and trims, breastfeeding consultation, makeup and nails mini-sessions, dad's corner, infant/toddler read-aloud activities, and refreshments.
The free event is sponsored by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies; March of Dimes-Hawaii; the Department of Health; MothersCare; and others. For information, call 951-5805.
Dance in 'Nutcracker'
Local dancers are being sought for Ballet Hawaii's production of "Nutcracker," to be held Dec. 19 through 21 at the Blaisdell Concert Halls.Auditions will take place Saturday for dancers ages 6 through adult at the company's Dole Cannery Studio. Audition times are:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- Ballet IV
1 to 3 p.m. -- Ballet V-VII
3 to 4 p.m. -- Ballet III
4 to 5 p.m. -- Ballet II
5 to 5:30 p.m. -- Ballet I
5:30 to 6 p.m. -- Adult actorsFor information on the levels and specifics, call 521-8600.
Free day for teachers
The Honolulu Academy of Arts is hosting a free evening celebration for teachers -- public and private in all grade levels from Kindergarten through college -- and their families from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.All the galleries and courtyards will be open for exploration, with storytelling by Jeff Gere, balloon sculptures , live music, and refreshments. In addition, all teachers will receive a gift bag featuring free academy publications.
The event commemorates the 150th birthday of academy founder Anna Rice Cooke, one of Hawaii's first sponsors of art education.
The academy is at 900 S. Beretania St. To register, call 532-8726 to indicate the number of adults and children in your party. For more information, call DOE teacher liaison Dorothy Oshiro at 532-8728.
Starting young at yoga
Three Paths Fitness is introducing two new classes Oct. 1: "Rejuvenate" and "Mommy and Baby Yoga.""Rejuvenate" focuses on breathing techniques, building lower back and abdominal muscles, and increasing hip flexibility. It is recommended for prenatal moms who want to prepare their bodies for delivery, as well as post-natal mommies who want to rebuild muscles and facilitate healing.
"Mommy and Baby Yoga" is for moms and infants from newborn to a year old. Poses and stretches involve the infants, who are stimulated by the movements and music.
Three Paths Fitness is at 130 Kailua Road, Suite 107. For costs, call 263-7284.
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