FRIDAY ADVERTISING FRIDAY Family Christmas Drama Celebration Kona Faith Center, Captain Cook/6:30 PM This free event features a Christmas service and family drama. ************************ Photos with Santa Keauhou Shopping Center/6-8 PM Continues nightly through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com ************************
FRIDAY
Family Christmas Drama Celebration
Kona Faith Center, Captain Cook/6:30 PM
This free event features a Christmas service and family drama.
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Photos with Santa
Keauhou Shopping Center/6-8 PM
Continues nightly through Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Info: www.keauhouvillageshops.com
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SATURDAY
Sasha Knowles Dance presents ‘Nutcracker with a Twist’
Queens’ MarketPlace/3 PM
Info: queensmarketplace.net
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Kona Harp Ensemble Cherish the Child concert
Kahilu Theatre, Waimea/6 PM
Kona Harp Ensemble, which features harps, woodwinds, saxophone, shakuhachi and bamboo flutes, performs. Tickets are $15 to $30.
Info: info@veganaloha.com
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Mokuaikaua Church to host ‘Journey to Bethlehem, a Live Nativity Experience’
Mokuakaua Church/4:30-7:30 PM
Info: 329-0655, www.mokuaikaua.com
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SUNDAY
Live Nativity on display
Kona Baptist Church, Keauhou/5:30-8:30 PM
The church’s children will present a live Nativity Scene. The event is free and hot cocoa will be served. Event continues Monday.
Info: konabaptist@hawaii.rr.com
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Christmas Choral Celebration
Kona Baptist Church, Keauhou/10:15 AM
Youth and adults will offer a free performance.
Info: konabaptist@hawaii.rr.com
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Family Christmas Drama Celebration
Kona Faith Center, Captain Cook/9:30 AM and 5:30 PM
A Christmas service will be held as well as a family drama performed.
Info: sandrashepherd@konafaithcenter.org
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11th annual Jingle Bell Run
Coconut Grove Marketplace, Kona/7:30 AM
Event features 5K, 10K and 1-mile runs, as well as a free Keiki Dash. There will also be a costume contest with prizes and donations will be collected for Family Support Hawaii’s “Christmas for Children” program.
Info: rani@hawaiisportevents.com
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MONDAY
West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents‘The Nutcracker’
Kahilu Theatre,Waimea/6 PM
Tickets range from $18 to $33. More than 50 local dancers will be accompanied by dancers from The Maui Academy Performing Arts, Carolina Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet. Ballet will also be performed at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Info: 329-8876, whdt.org or kahilutheatre.org
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TUESDAY
Holiday Ohana Dinner
Daifukuji Soto Mission, Kealakekua/3-7 PM
Some 750 meals will be served during this buffet-style dinner. Entertainment includes taiko drumming, Lava Roots African dance and music. Donations are sought and volunteer opportunities are available. Call 328-0171 for details. Event is by donation.
Info: 328-0171
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THURSDAY
Mokuaikaua Church’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Mokuaikaua Church, Kona/8 PM
Info: office@mokuaikaua.com
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
New Thought Center of Hawaii/7-8 PM
Dessert potluck to follow. Bring a dish.
Info: newthoughtcenterofhawaii.com, 323-2232
