Kealakehe Elementary Scholastic Book Fair begins ADVERTISING Kealakehe Elementary Scholastic Book Fair begins The fair will be open to the public. On school days, the public is invited to come from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The sale will also be open from
Kealakehe Elementary Scholastic Book Fair begins
The fair will be open to the public. On school days, the public is invited to come from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The sale will also be open from 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 during the school’s Spooktacular Fair and from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 during parent teacher conferences when school is not in session.
Scholastic has arranged for the school to have a super fair with a wide selection of books. Attendees will find games, bookmarks, pencils, erasers, activity sets, diaries, notebooks and posters.
This is the library’s only fundraiser. Funds will support schoolwide access to online databases, library books, the Newbery Team, and STEAM activities.
Info: 327-4308.
Free mindfulness class at Daifukuji
Daifukuji Temple in Honalo will offer a one-hour class on mindfulness at 2 p.m. Sunday. The class will include suggestions for recentering oneself, being mindful in difficult situations and dealing with bothersome thoughts. The class is free, but preregistration is required.
Register: 322-3524.
Communication workshop coming up
A communication workshop is planned at Unity of Kona, 75-5722 Hanama Place.
Part 1 is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and Part 2 will be from 6-7:3o p.m. Tuesday.
The nature of human relationships and common challenges will be explored. Attendees will learn how to enhance the harmony and love in their connections with others and discover their own communication and relational styles.
Attendees may attend one or both sessions. Donations will be accepted.
Cancer support meets Tuesday
A cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. People newly diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors are welcome. Caregivers and supportive family members are also invited.
The group meets to share cancer related issues and to lend support to one another. Women are encouraged to learn about breast cancer risks and early detection to help make informed decisions with their doctors about breast health.
Info: Shirley, 323-2732.
NARFE meeting, lunch coming up
All federal employees are invited a meeting of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1802, Kailua-Kona Thursday at Mai Grille in Waikoloa.
A regular meeting begins at 11 a.m. Participants will get to meet the new officers. The 2017 convention to be held in Hilo will be discussed. Lunch from the menu follows. Attendees are invited to bring a guest.
Make reservations by today: Mary, 883-9363, kekoa815@yahoo.com or Marcia, 882-7959, mwishnick@earthlink.net.
West Hawaii Keiki Coalition meets
West Hawaii Keiki Coalition will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shorebreak Coffee Shop, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona. The group focuses on community decisions to create an environment for the development of healthy children, and works to prevent child abuse and neglect. Parents, kupuna, agencies, business leaders and individuals are invited.
Info: Neighborhood Place, Kona at 331-8777.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii Island names regional director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii Island recently named Vanessa Carlson as its new regional director, bringing the agency’s total staff in East and West Hawaii to four. This is the largest number of staff the Hawaii Island agency has ever had, and their goal is to serve more children than ever before.
“We’re thrilled to have this new addition to our team,” said Dennis Brown, president/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. “With Vanessa’s leadership we hope to expand our services and reach on the island.”
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and an Academic Certificate in women’s studies. Carlson anticipates completing her Master of Science in nonprofit management and leadership at Walden University this year. She has worked with youth on the island in various capacities for the past 15 years.
Her role as regional director will be to ensure community support functions, such as fund development, marketing and volunteer recruitment. Carlson will also work with regional board members and case managers to ensure the needs of the organization are met.
