During the next few months:

WEST HAWAII DANCE ACADEMY SPRING DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA, "THE BALLET DOLL" & MORE!
Date: June 4th, 3 pm - 5 pm, 2011
Place: Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island
Contact: West Hawaii Dance Theatre, (808) 329-8876 , vh2dns4@ilhawaii.net
Performed by West Hawaii Dance Academy's aspiring dance artists, from age 3 through adults, "Coppelia", with choreography by Midori Satoh & Artistic Director Virginia Holte, the performance will include live piano accompaniment by Megumi Kopp. The Second Act of the program features "Cinderella", a Creative Pre-Ballet by Claire , "Miss Kitty" Hollinger & assistant Allison Hollinger, performed by students from WHDT's Waimea satellite studio, "Lady Gaga" A Hip Hop piece by Lee Vinson , "Give me One Reason",a Classical Jazz piece created by Megan Chapman, "Pep", a cute 30's piece by Virginia Holte with music by JellyRoll Morton, and a Musical Theatre piece from "Hairspray" choreographed by visiting Guest Instructor Jim Cooney. Tickets are $12 Adults , $6 Under age 12.

3RD ANNUAL VOLCANO POTTERY SALE
Date: June 11th - 12th, 10 am - 4 pm, 2011
Place: Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village, Big Island
Contact: Ron Hanatani, (808) 985-8530, ron@ryhpottery.com
The 3rd Annual Volcano Pottery Sale will feature newly created work by potters living and working on the Big Island. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists and to view their unique pottery styles all at one venue. This year, the sale will be held at Hale Ho'omana, the new education building of the Volcano Art Center, located on their Niaulani Campus. Participating potters will include Birgitta Frazier, Chui Leong, Jamie Stokes Clayton Amemiya, Carol Yamashita, Ron Hanatani and Emily Herb.

VOLCANO VILLAGE'S JULY 4th SILENT AUCTION
Date: Sunday, July 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 2011
Place: The Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village, Big Island
Contact: Patty Kupchak, (808) 352-1402, forest@fhvnp.org
This annual fundraiser is a much anticipated part of Volcano's popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. Auction items for 2010 included air, sea, and land adventures; overnight stays; massage, reiki, and acupuncture sessions; admissions to area attractions; and restaurant and retail gift certificates. There is something for everyone at this fun and popular silent auction! Jewelry, fine arts, gift baskets, crafts, clothing, books, DVDs, computer software, printer ink, and more make up the diverse array of goods and services up for bid. Proceeds benefit Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax deductible donations welcome through July 3).

HAWAII HORSE EXPO 2011
Date: August 5th - 7th, 9 am - 4 pm, 2011
Place: Anna's Ranch, Big Island
Contact: Nancy Jones, (808) 887-2301, NANJON8@aol.com
Hawaii Horse Expo 2011 at historic Anna's Ranch presents horse-lovers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning from renowned equine experts. Proceeds benefit Hawaii Island Humane Society's Horse Rescue Fund to help abused, abandoned horses on island. Attend 1, 2, or all 3 days. Vendors, food, fun.