09-09-2010, 07:40 AM
Deborah, UH-Hilo's CCECS is your best bet, also County Senior Activities (don't know your age but I think those classes are open to those 55 and older).
CCECS is the continuing education arm and offers all variety of non-credit courses to the public for nominal fees. I just checked the website and don't see Introductory Hawaiian Language in their current class lists but the website also says its new fall offering of classes will soon be posted. You should call them and express your interest; they're often looking for community input. Phone 974-7664.
The university also has a complete school of Hawaiian language (Hale Kuamo'o), complete with masters programs. I'm sure if you call that school, they could also help you find an intro class somewhere. 974-7339
Good luck! [8D]
CCECS is the continuing education arm and offers all variety of non-credit courses to the public for nominal fees. I just checked the website and don't see Introductory Hawaiian Language in their current class lists but the website also says its new fall offering of classes will soon be posted. You should call them and express your interest; they're often looking for community input. Phone 974-7664.
The university also has a complete school of Hawaiian language (Hale Kuamo'o), complete with masters programs. I'm sure if you call that school, they could also help you find an intro class somewhere. 974-7339
Good luck! [8D]