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NORTH HAWAI’I COMMUNITY CALENDAR
From Oct. 8, 2009 and beyond.
This calendar is prepared by Patti Cook on behalf of Waimea Community Association (WCA). To include community events in this calendar, e-mail cookshi@aol.com. Deadline for information: Saturday please!
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY EVENTS:
DOE TEACHER FURLOUGH FRIDAYS (NO SCHOOL): Oct. 23 & 30, Nov. 6 & 20, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2009; Jan. 15 & 29, Feb. 5 & 12; March 5 & 12; April 23 & 30 and May 7 & 14, 2010. Both Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School and Kanu O Ka ‘Aina Public Charter School will be open for classes as usual all Furlough Fridays.SIGN UP NOW FOR COUNTY-SPONSORED ‘FURLOUGH FRIDAY’ CHILDCARE PROGRAM: County P&R staff will provide low-cost child care during the 17 days DOE schools will be closed for teacher furloughs. Fee: $6/child/day or $12 per family if more than one child. Families asked to pre-pay for all 17 days in cash or with a certified check or money order. Volunteers needed too; will undergo background checks. Program will run from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with organized activities from 8-3. Children must bring their own lunch. Space limited and first-come; call between 12:15 and 5 p.m. to the following in North Hawai’i:
• Honoka’a Gym: Jayme Carvalho (775-7505)
• Papaikou Gym: Mark Osorio (964-3304)
• Hisaoka Gym: Chris Cackley (889-6505)
• Waikoloa Park: Doug Roberts (883-6100
• Waimea Community Center: Lindsey Iyo (887-3014)
DISCOVER ‘ZUMBA’: 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays. Thelma Parker Memorial Gym. There is a small charge but everyone welcome to this fun movement class. Instructor: B. Brennan.
COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING: 1:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 9, 2009. County Council Chambers (Hilo). All the documents for the October 9, 2009 Charter Commission meeting are posted at: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/2010_charter_commission/meetings.htm.
HPA 4TH & 5TH GRADERS PRESENT ‘VACATION ON MARS’: 1:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 9, 2009. Gates Performing Arts Center. A free musical performance open to the public. Presented in conjunction with the students’ unit on the solar system so students have customized the script based on their own research about a family – with their dog, Gus — touring the entire solar system! Surprise stowaways on board include joke-telling, poetic cockroaches. The sun holds center stage, but the moon and all the planets get in on the action. Jupiter boasts of his many moons and Venus thinks she’s so hot. Mercury moves so fast you might miss him and Pluto is having an identity crisis after having his category changed from a major planet to a dwarf planet. Cinch up your asteroid belt and join the students on this interplanetary tour! Info: 885-2501 or 885-2500.
MARINE CONSERVATION FILM SERIES: Two weekends, Oct. 9-10 and 16-17, 2009. First weekend at Parker School Theatre. Free; $10 donation welcome. Second weekend at Kahilu Theatre – see separate listing. Before the show and during intermission, Waimea Coffee Company will offer refreshments for sale. Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Parker School, Hawaii Gourmet Society, Maile Charters, Makani Kai II, Joseph Fagundes, III, Waimea Coffee Company and Patrick and Anna Sullivan. Info: Tania Howard (960-9744).
· Fri., Oct. 9: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. First film at 6 p.m.: “The End of the Line”; Intermission and at 8 p.m.: “A Sea Change” At 9:30 p.m. a discussion will follow on ocean acidification by Parker School faculty member and science teacher Patricia Kassis.
· Sat., Oct. 10: Doors open at 5 p.m. First film at 5:30 p.m.: “Where Have all the Dolphins Gone?”, Intermission and at 7 p.m.: “A Life Among Whales,” Intermission and at 8:30 p.m.: “The Cove.”
· Sun., Oct. 11: 9 – 11 a.m. Film participants gather to discuss films at Waimea Coffee Company. Come, have some coffee, and discuss the films seen over the course of the weekend.
31st ANNUAL FORD IRONMAN TRIATHLON: Sat., Oct. 10, 2009. 2.4 mile swim. 112 mile bike ride. 26.2 mile run. Reminder: Road closures; expect delays on the day of the triathlon. Also, please practice ‘aloha’ and use extreme caution when passing cyclists and others in training prior to the event.
PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE & SUSTAINABILITY CLASSES IN HAMAKUA: Now thru Dec. 8, 2009, mostly at NHERC in Honoka’a. A series of 13 classroom sessions and 6 local farm tours sponsored by Hilo Hamakua Community Development Corp. and Hawai’i County R&D. $140 fee for the entire series or $12 per instructional class with special rates for students or “work exchanges.” Info: Donna Mitts (936-2117) or email programmanager@hamakuadev.org. Coming classes:
• Sat., Oct. 10, 9 a.m. – Noon: Tropical Fruit & Bamboo with John Mood at Ninole Orchard
• Tues., Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.: Sustainable Gardening for Hawai’i with Diana Duff at NHERC
• Sat., Oct. 17, 9-11 a.m.: Seed Saving & Propagation with Amanda Rieux at Waimea’s Mala’ai School Garden
• Tues., Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m.: Backyard Poultry Management with Ben & Deb Discoe at NHERC
• Tues., Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.: A Pastured Poultry Model That Works & “Mad City Chickens” Movie with Vicky Dunaway at NHERC
• Sat., Oct. 31, 9-11 a.m.: Backyard Poultry Management with Ben & Deb Discoe at Ahualoa Egg Farm
FIRST ANNUAL BIENI KOHLER-JOHNSON 5K RUNWALK BENEFIT: 9 a.m., Sun., Oct. 11, 2009. HPA’s cross country course at the Upper Campus. Sponsored by HPA and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in memory of this beloved HPA alumnus who passed away in June after a valiant battle against breast cancer. Coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all proceeds to fund an annual high school scholarship to recognize and support an HPA student who demonstrates positive athletic and academic efforts. Registration and pledge forms online at www.bienifunrun.org. Entry fee $20/adults, $10/students 14 and under, with a late fee of an additional $10 after October 1. Info: Liz Noetzel (989-9100) or e-mail: Bkj5kfunrun@gmail.com).
WAIKOLOA ART CENTER’S 3-DOMENSIONAL ART CARDS CLASS: 1-2:30 p.m., Sun., Oct. 11, 2009. In Waikoloa Village Community Room near the golf course. Instructor Vivian Green. Four different cards: Bat and Moon, Pyramid, Sun and Wave and Wedding Cake. $4 per class covers materials. Register by calling 883-2804 or by e-mailing VivianMarita@hotmail.com to ensure materials available. Bring a glue stick, a pencil and scissors.
EXTRAORDINARY KAPA EXHIBIT BY ROEN HUFFORD AT MERRIMAN’S: Now thru the holidays. Everyone invited to see superb work of Roen Hufford made entirely from scratch with her hands and heart. Roen is a highly regarded native Hawaiian kapa maker, lei master and gourd carver, as well as an organic farmer with husband Ken in Waimea. They have provided Merriman’s with organic leafy greens and vegetables for many years.
PLEASE KOKUA – LIBRARY PATRON PARKING: Waimea’s Thelma Parker Memorial Library staff is asking patrons to avoid their parking lot during the peak half hour after school – from 2-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1-1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to help reduce congestion and improve safety in the parking lot for young students and families. REMINDER: No morning drop-off of students at gym/library parking lot before 8 a.m. Families asked to drop students behind the cafeteria (no stopping permitted). If families want to park and walk students to class, please park by the back gate and walk in. Only Waimea Elementary teachers/staff permitted to park in gravel lot near library.
WCT AUDITIONS FOR ‘CHARLIE BROWN’ MUSICAL: 6-8 p.m., Mon.-Tues., Oct. 12-13, 2009. For Waimea Community Theatre production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Teen-age and adults to play the beloved Peanuts characters including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Sally and Snoopy. Performances scheduled for two weekends in November, 11/20-22 and 11/ 27-29, 2009. Info: Director Robyn Duquesne Fichter (345-5763) or go do www.waimeacommunitytheatre.org.
WAIMEA BALLROOM DANCE CLUB FOXTROT LESSONS: Mondays thru Nov. 9, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Waimea School Cafeteria. Registration the first two Mondays at 6 p.m. Begins with an hour of lessons and then an hour of practice. $10. No partner necessary.
Franz and Joanna Weber, instructors. Info: President Peter In (885-4776).
IMPORTANT – SOUTH KOHALA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING: 4 p.m., Tues., Oct. 13, 2009. Waimea Civic Center near the Courts and Police Station. Talk-Story on Traffic Safety Issues with Mayor Billy Kenoi, plus presentation on the soon-to-begin Mamalahoa Highway widening project thru Waimea Town – from the hospital east to the old Fukushima Store/now Huli Sue’s — by County Public Works representatives. To include an announcement of weekly community meetings throughout construction, an emergency hotline, and steps to minimize traffic congestion through Waimea. All encouraged to attend and Q&A welcome. Info: Chair Mike Price email: whao@hawaii.rr.com.
HONOKA’A WEIGHT WATCHERS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY HEALTH: As part of the “Lose for Good Community Challenge,” Honoka’a WW members have committed to donate a pound of food to the Hamakua Youth Center for every pound lost in the challenge. Honoka’a WW meetings: 5:30-6 p.m., Tuesdays at NHERC. Bring a can of food during October and attend a meeting with no obligation. Info: Diane Ferreira (776-1478).
HO’OKAUHALE ‘OHANA TUESDAYS: A free series of weekly, thematic, Hawaiian-focused workshops open to all in the community to learn more about Hawai’I’s native culture and traditions. Presented by Kanu o ka ‘Aina Public Charter School every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Halau Ho’olako Kulia Room in Kanu’s Kauhale on Hi’iaka Street. First Tuesdays: Mo’olelo (storytelling); Second Tuesdays: Kanikapila (playing music); Third Tuesdays: Ola Pono (live healthy); and Forth Tuesdays: Hana No’eau (Utilitarian Arts – ie, lauhala plaiting, lei making, poi pounding, etc.). Info: 890-8144. Coming Presenters:
• Oct. 13: ‘Anakala Steve Bess and Guest – Na Mele ‘Aina
• Oct. 20: Amanda Rieux/Mala’ai School Garden on Casava and Tapioca
• Oct. 27: Scot Plunkett and Guests – The discipline of native arts.
FINAL ‘SUSTAINABILITY APPLIED’ GREEN COLLAR TECHNOLOGY CLASS IN WAIMEA: 6-8 p.m., Wed., Oct. 14, 2009. A Waimea Community Education partnership with Green Collar Technologies (www.greencollartech.com). Info: 885-1539. Instructor Brent Norris. Learn to “live lightly on the island” with real-life examples of off-the-grid living and “greener” self-reliance techniques. Call to register and bring payment to the Waimea Education Office (former Parker Ranch Realty/Pioneer Federal S&L office on the main highway next to KTA).
GOT ATHLETIC SHOES? Waimea Middle School students are collecting new or “gently used” athletic shoes to be shared with fellow Waimea students. If the shoes have been worn, please put them through the washing machine, then bring them to the middle school office. Cash donations are also welcome – families of the children would “match” cash donations toward the purchase of shoes. Questions? Please call Patti Cook (937-2833).
NORTH HAWAI’I COMMUNITY HOSPITAL H1N1 (SWINE FLU) UPDATE:
• At the Emergency Department and main entrances, they are now requiring patients with cough or fever to wear a mask and sanitize their hands when entering;
• Children under the age of 12 are discouraged from visiting the hospital; and
• Patients are asked to limit the number of family members and visitors at any one time. For more information, call 881-4400 or go to: http://hawaii.gov/health/about/H1N1.html.
DELICIOUS, FINANCIALLY WISE, SUSTAINABLE & ARTISTIC FALL CLASSES AT WAIMEA COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Nearly two dozen classes – from College admission planning to Fixing your Credit Score to Ukulele Kani Ka Pila, from Exploring the World of Cheese and Making Whole Grain Breads to Beginning French or German, and from learning to live “greener” perhaps even “off-the-grid” to Trading Currencies. Easy online registration – go to:
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http://www.waimeaeducation.com/ or by phone (885-1539).
HAMAKUA PARTNERS IN ELDERCARE MEETING: 3:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 14, 2009. NHEFC in Honoka’a. This community eldercare group is working with the Office of Aging to develop a one-stop center at NHERC’s coming Phase 2B modeled after a similar service at the Sun Sun Lau buildling in Hilo. Also will include update by Hawai’I Health Systems Corp. on the status of the 28-bed expansion of Hale Ho’ola Hamakua.
HPA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENT “BUGSY MALONE”: 7 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 14-15, 2009. Gates Performing Arts Center/Upper Campus. Free and all invited. Bugsy Malone, a popular pint-sized, pin-striped movie classic, has been adapted for the stage and like the film, it’s a fun romp set in the 1920s. Directed by Middle School teachers Barbara Kopra and Kelly Buscher and spotlighting 29 student performers. Info: 881-4099.
BOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Info: Janet Lam (889-6655).
• ‘Home School Thursdays’: 10-11 a.m., Oct. 15 and Nov. 12 and will continue twice monthly throughout the school year. Each session includes a 30-40 minute presentation relating to books and libraries, then students are able to explore areas of interest and research on their own with the help of the librarian. For children 6-12 years old. Parents and caregivers invited to learn to use technology for library research with their children
• Story Time Fridays for Preschoolers: 10 a.m. throughout 0ctober. For ages 2-5 and their caregivers to enjoy stories, songs, games and simple crafts. Families/caregivers need not worry that their child may not sit quietly or remain attentive – for some, this will be their first group experience.
‘WHISPERS FROM THE UNIVERSE’ PRESENTATION AT KECK: 7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 15, 2009. W.M. Keck Observatory Hualalai Learning Theatre in Waimea. Dr. Paul Ho will discuss the Submillimeter Array studies of the heavens as part of the year-long Maunakea Directors’ Lecture Series commemorating the International Year of Astronomy. Free and all invited. As former project scientist for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Submillimeter Array, Ho managed the eight-element interferometer working on top of Mauna Kea. At submillimeter wavelengths, SMA is sensitive to very low temperature radiation, which characterizes the bulk of the Universe. From these faint signals, astronomers can study the interstellar medium around young stars, in galaxies as well as probe the dust emission and magnetic fields of these objects. In his presentation, Ho will describe how the SMA works and how astronomers use it to investigate star-forming regions and early galaxies.
KOHALA CENTER’S ‘SEEDS OF HOPE’ LUNCHEON TO BENEFIT SCHOOL GARDENS: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fri., Oct. 16, 2009. Aboard the Golden Princess docked at Hilo Harbor. $50 donation. Coincides with 26th Annual World Food Day by helping to raise funds and friends for 49 Hawai’i Island school gardens which provide outdoor living laboratories for students to provide hands-on learning experiences, develop healthy lifestyle choices and ecological literacy and participate in environmental stewardship. Funds will go to TKC’s Hawai’i Island School Garden Network (HISGN), which is part of organization’s food self-reliance initiative. Event includes preview of Hawai‘i filmmaker Danny Miller’s “Seeds of Hope” documentary, filmed for Hawai‘i Public Television featuring teachers and students in our island school garden programs. Speakers include Mayor Billy Kenoi and Senators Russell Kokubun and Dwight Takamine to share their visions for a more sustainable and self-reliant food future for Hawai‘i. Info/tickets: Molly Hui at mhui@kohalacenter.org or 887-6411.
MARINE CONSERVATION FILM SERIES AT KAHILU THEATRE: Fri.-Sat., Oct. 16-17, 2009. Sponsored by The Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Parker School, Hawaii Gourmet Society, Maile Charters, Makani Kai II, Joseph Fagundes, III, Waimea Coffee Company and Patrick and Anna Sullivan. Before the show and during intermission, Waimea Coffee Company will offer refreshments. Info: Tania Howard (960-9744). See Kahilu Theatre website for more info on the films:
• Fri., Oct. 16: 5 pm doors open. 6 p.m. “The End of the Line.” Intermission. 8 p.m. “A Sea Change.” Intermission. 9:45 p.m. “Addicted to Plastic.”
• Sat., Oct. 17: 2:30 p.m. doors open. 3 p.m. “Where Have all the Dolphins Gone?” 3:45 p.m. “Requiem” with Q&A to follow with filmmakers. 5 p.m. Doors Open. 5:30 p.m. “Sharkwater.” Intermission. 7 p.m. “A Life Among Whales.” Intermission. 8:30 p.m. “The Cove.” Q&A to follow with production manager.
• Sun., Oct. 18: 9 – 11 a.m. Waimea Coffee Company gathering for all film series participants to the films. “The Cove” production manager will participate in the gathering.
HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER’S ‘LADIES NIGHT OUT’: 6-9 p.m., Fri., Oct. 16, 2009. To have more space to accommodate participants, the event has been moved to Honoka’a Gym. A “Sustaining Ourselves” theme, Dr. Cheryl Ramos will present keynote and the health center and friends will provide free osteoporosis, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screening and education, plus massage, beauty treatments, flu shots ($20 for those not on health care patients), plus delicious foods and door prizes. No cost – for women from their teens and up – who generally take care of others needs before their own. Info: Beverly Cypriano (930-2746).
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Two Saturdays – Oct. 17 & 24, 2009. At North Hawaii Hospice Headquarters. Info/registration: Debbie Washburn, RN, (885-7547).
MALA’AI SCHOOL GARDEN ‘WORK & LEARN DAY’: 9 a.m. to Noon, Sat., Oct. 17 and Nov. 14, 2009 followed by a potluck lunch. A great way to learn about home gardening and also support this not-for-profit community partnership with Waimea Middle School to nurture student well-being. Tools, hats and gloves provided; please wear covered shoes and bring drinking water, weather protection and a dish to share if you can stay for lunch. Note: The Nov. 14 program will be a special class with Judith Aston on Effective Comfortable Movement in the Garden – there is a charge for this program that will be donated to the garden project. Volunteers and mentors welcome with a variety of skills. Info: Garden Leader Amanda Rieux (640-3637).
ST. DAMIEN’S RELIC TO TOUR BIG ISLAND AFTER CANONIZATION IN ROME: The beloved Belgian missionary’s relic will cross the Atlantic, pause in a few cities in North America and continue to Hawaii for a tour to include:
• Sat., Oct. 17: Arrives in Honolulu with Bishop Larry Silva. Leaves for Kona at 3:09 p.m. Arrives in Kona at 3:52 p.m. accompanied by Sacred Hearts Father Lane Akiona and Randy King. South Kona Community: 5-9 p.m.
• Sun., Oct. 18: Immaculate Conception Church, Holuoloa: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Mass; healing prayer service with anointing of the sick; visitation. St. Michael Church, Kailua-Kona: 2-3:30 p.m. public prayer service; 6-9 p.m. Spanish community celebration.
• Mon., Oct. 19: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Honokaa: 8 a.m. arrival; 8:30 a.m. Mass; 9:30-11 a.m. public viewing. Annunciation Catholic Church, Waimea: 5-9 p.m. prayer service.
• Tues., Oct. 20: Sacred Heart, Hawi: 10 a.m. motorcade meets relic at the top of the mountain and rides through town with a stop at the hospital; 11:30 a.m. Mass; 3-4 p.m. youth and children hour; 5 p.m. rosary and prayers with music; 7 p.m. Mass; 9 p.m. closing
• Wed., Oct. 21: St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe: 8-10 a.m. Sacred Heart, Naalehu, and Holy Rosary, Pahala: 1-3 p.m. St. Theresa, Mountain View: 4-5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary, Keaau: 6-8 p.m. Relic taken to Sacred Heart, Pahoa, for overnight stay.
• Thurs., Oct. 22: Sacred Heart, Pahoa: 6 a.m.-noon. Malia Puka O Kalani, Keaukaha: 1-4 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikou: 6 p.m. arrival, 7 p.m. Mass with anointing of the sick. Relic stays overnight at Immaculate Heart of Mary.
• Fri., Oct. 23: St. Joseph, Hilo: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; 6 p.m. Vicariate Mass
• Sat., Oct. 24: Relic leaves Hilo on an 8:28 a.m. flight to Maui.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF HAWAI’I COUNTY QUARTERLY MEETING: 10:30 a.m., Sat., Oct. 17, 2009. Tex Drive In & Restaurant. Guest speaker Kenneth Goodenow, who is the Hawaii County Clerk, will discuss “The 2010 Elections: Where We Are, How We Got Here and Why We Need Your Help.” Membership is open to all citizens of voting age; non-citizens and citizens not yet of voting age can be Associate Members. Annual dues: $35 per individual, $52.50 for a household and $17.50 for students. Info: Helen Hemmes (935-6214) or Susan Dursin (328-8514) or Donna Oba (884-5299) or go to www.lwv.org.
6th ANNUAL WAIMEA ‘RELAY FOR LIFE’: From 5:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 17 to 6 a.m., Sat., Oct. 18, 2009. Waimea Park. Waimea joins a 25-year Big Island tradition to support cancer research and those who are battling the disease, have beaten it or who have left us. A very touching but high-energy event that begins with a memorable Opening Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. honoring survivors and walking a lap for the cure. Then walk the night away surrounded by family and friends and loads of delicious foods and fun. If you are a cancer survivor, or if would like to become a sponsor, contact Ramona Rodrigues (881-4880) or Mara Paio (960-7895). To enter a team, contact Janlyn Ryusaki (937-1783) or e-mail janko423@yahoo.com. Questions: Bernie Kainoa (880-1752).
18th ANNUAL HPA PUMPKIN PATCH: Sun., Oct. 18, 2009, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at HPA’s Upper Campus on Kohala Mountain Road. The theme for this year’s event is “Embracing our Community” and promises to be a wonderful family event to show our thanks to our wonderful community! Included will be a giant pumpkin patch, great food booths, lots of games, dunking booth, class fundraisers, fabulous entertainme and always a tempting silent auction. To donate to the silent auction or volunteer to help, email Robin at robinparaiso@gmail.com or Nancy Alvord at alvord@bigisle.net.
NHERC NON-CREDIT CLASS IN HONOKA’A: More info and to register: 775-8890. There is a modest charge. Many other courses also available – for credit, plus academic support, distance learning and proctoring, computer and facility use and video conferencing. Non-credit Fall Classes include:
• Beginning Japanese Conversation: Mondays & Thursdays, beginning Oct. 19-Nov. 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Green Collar Technology Series: Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. – 4 workshops
• Fitness through Hiking Hamakua: Saturdays, now through Oct. 24, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
• Grant Writing Workshop: Waimea: Tues. & Thurs., Oct 27 & 29, 6-8:30 p.m. KTA/Waimea Center – second floor conference room. Instructor: Jeani Navarro.
• Moving Meditation for Health: Tuesdays beginning Oct. 27-Nov. 17, 5:30-7p.m.
GERMAN CHICKEN DANCE CLASS WITH GEORGINE BUSCH: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 20, 2009. Tutu’s House. An hour of fun learning and doing – to acquire new dance skills for fun and exercise at home, at weddings, at the coming Oktoberfest or to embarrass your children. This silly skill has been known to release trapped laughter and reduce stress. No dance talent, partner or experiences needed! Info & to pre-register (885-6777).
IMPORTANT – NORTH HAWAI’I COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMMUNITY MEETING: 6-7 p.m., Tues., Oct. 20, 2009. Mauna Kea/Mauna Loa Conference Room. Refreshments. Info: Rachel Black-Santiago (881-4400).
FINAL PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS ON THE 2009 COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN DRAFT: Prepared by Agricon Hawai’i LLC and The Kohala Center. Island-wide listening sessions prior to finalizing the plan which will guide the revitalization of agriculture as a basis for Hawai‘i Island’s economic development by focusing on measures designed to increase the production of food for local consumption and support the growth of export products. The preliminary draft will be available for review at http://kohalacenter.org/agplan.html by October 10. After the fall round of public sessions, TKC will incorporate public input and present the final draft to the County Department of Research and Development in early December 2009. In addition to attending a listening session, the public can provide suggestions and comments to Guy Kaulukukui, director of TKC’s Food Self-Reliance Program at agplan@kohalacenter.org or 887-6411. North Hawai’I Listening Meetings will be 6-8 p.m.:
Ø Tues., Oct. 20: Kohala High School Cafeteria;
Ø Thurs., Oct. 22: Waimea Community Center;
Ø Thurs., Oct. 29: Pa‘auilo School Cafeteria; and
NORTH HAWAI’I HOSPICE PRESENTS ‘CULTURAL TRANSITIONS AT THE END OF LIFE’: 5:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 21, 2009. Kahilu Theatre. A free educational program with a distinguished panel from several cultures that make up our island ‘ohana – will explore Hawaiian, Japanese and Filipino perspectives on death, dying and grief. Every invited. To register, please call 930-6622. Light refreshments from 5:30-6 p.m. Panelists include:
• Hawaiian Community Representatives: Danny Kaniela Akaka & Hannah Springer
• Filipino Community Representatives: Romel Dela Cruz & Mel Yanos
• Japanese Community Representatives: Diane Imada & Fred Nonaka
FREE SOLAR ELECTRIC APPLICATIONS SEMINAR AT TUTU’S HOUSE: 6-8 p.m., Wed., Oct. 21, 2009. Come learn about a more sustainable energy future with new technologies and incentives applicable to homes and businesses. Hosted by ProVision Solar, Inc. To discuss photovoltaic technologies, system design and financial incentives. Info and to reserve a spot, call 885-6777.
KAHILU THEATRE’S 2009-2010 SEASON: Info: 885-6868. For the full season’s schedule, go to www.kahilutheatre.org. Coming events:
• Thurs., Oct. 22 – 7 p.m.: Ireland’s Dervish
• Fri., Nov. 6 – 8 p.m.: `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Masters I
• Sat., Nov. 7 – 8 p.m.: `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Masters II
• Sun., Nov. 8 – 7 p.m.: Jake Shimabukuro
