In the spirit of the holidays, adults and children can attend the family movie night from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at North Kohala Library. The timeless story of “Beauty and the Beast” will enchant kids and parents alike. Snacks will be provided.

At 6:15 p.m. this Saturday, families, couples and individuals can bring a beach chair or blanket for a free outdoor showing of the animation, action, adventure movie “Incredibles 2” at Queens’ MarketPlace’s Coronation Pavilion.

North Hawaii Education and Research Center (NHERC) hosts people of any skill level, including beginners, at a free weekly quilting and knitting class at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Annunciation Catholic Church operates a weekly food pantry. Volunteers are needed from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays to help prepare food boxes for community members in need — usually one box a month.

December is a time to reflect on the year that is drawing to a close and look forward to the coming new year. I am very grateful to be the newly elected State Representative for the communities of North Kohala, South Kohala and North Kona that comprise House District 7. The long campaign was very educational as voters told me their priorities and concerns. With all that advice, I am now preparing for the upcoming legislative session that starts on Jan. 16 and continues until the first week of May.

Aloha friends, and yes, it still is Happy Holidaze time!

Yoga Basics with Janet Lam meets from 8-9 a.m every Monday, except Dec. 24. Start the week feeling balanced, flexible and strong. This class includes fundamental yoga poses, and although not specifically a beginner’s class, the movement sequence can easily accommodate students new to yoga or returning to a yoga practice.

From 5-7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Aloha Natural Health will host a 10-Years in Practice Holiday Gala open to the Waikoloa community. Numerous door prize giveaways and drawings will be offered, along with pupus and non-alcoholic beverages.

A variety pf holiday activities ranging from gingerbread house and ornament workshops to greeting card workshops and photos with Santa are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December at Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa Resort.

From 9-noon this Saturday and Dec. 29, residents and visitors are invited to help with regular maintenance such as mowing, hand weeding and weed whacking at Waimea Nature Park, Ulu La’au. A tour of the park is offered for first timers.

With an electrifying mix of high-energy rock & roll, R&B and popular dance music, the versatile Johnny Shot Band gets a crowd up and moving in no time. They will perform at a free show open to the public from 6-8 p.m. this Saturday in Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion in Waikoloa Resort.

Children will learn, laugh and improve during the Rutgers Tennis Center Holiday Junior Tennis Camp from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 17-20.

With the help of New Hope Christian Fellowship, gymnastic classes for children ages 3 through 6 will be offered at the New Hope Gym starting in January.

Aloha everyone! Once again, it is time for the monthly update from our office.

Do you believe in magic? This entire season is built upon the magic and power of that which we cannot see, surrounding us with love and cheer. We gather together and sing songs in celebration of the positive energy that created us. Ironically, this is also a time that many people feel in the greatest opposition to peace and merriment. This often comes from the psychology of getting through the holidays, rather than getting to do the holidays.