Hui O Hula surprised October ….

Hui O Hula surprised October birthday girl Shirley Sweeney of Mutual 3 (seated front row, left, in sweater) with a hula program as well as a birthday song in her name. During the performance, Sweeney's friend Lynn Baidack of Mutual 6 handed out birthday cupcakes-chocolate with orange frosting-to the neighbors in attendance. This month, Hui O Hula will practice holiday mele/songs twice a week. Anyone interested in learning or watching "Pô La`i Ê," the Hawaiian version of "Silent Night," is welcome to join them at Veterans Plaza on Thursdays at 2 p.m. (The Tuesday meetings vary in location.) Dancers should dress comfortably, wear masks and soft shoes (if dancing barefoot is out of the question), and maintain social distance. Call Kaye Huff 431-2242 for class information or to book a free holiday hula show.

Photo by Jojo Weingart