Not-for-Profit Management Certificate
Program offered ADVERTISING Not-for-Profit Management Certificate
Program offered Hawaii Community College’s Office of Continuing Education and Training is offering the Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program beginning in September. This noncredit certificate program covers fundamental management skills and is
Not-for-Profit Management Certificate
Program offered
Hawaii Community College’s Office of Continuing Education and Training is offering the Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program beginning in September.
This noncredit certificate program covers fundamental management skills and is designed to broaden and deepen management knowledge and expertise. The course is designed to benefit new or aspiring executive directors of small to mid-sized not-for-profit organizations, staff, board members, volunteers and certain management staff of larger not-for-profit organizations.
Modules are taught by community-based consultants and not-for-profit sector professionals in a collaborative learning environment using the curriculum developed by a statewide initiative. After successful completion of the eight modules, students are presented with a Certificate in Professional Development in Not-for-Profit Management.
For more information, visit ocethawcc.org or contact Estee Nathanson at 934-2693 or estherss@hawaii.edu.
Metaphysical coach to speak
in Honaunau
A free, one-hour talk will explain why it is important to embrace your shadow self at 2 p.m. Friday at Dragonfly Ranch in Honaunau. The event is led by metaphysical coach Michelle Rose of Sidney.
The event will help attendees discover what really drives their thoughts, feelings and actions, align their goals and values and inspire them act without resistance. A three-hour workshop will follow.
For more information, contact Veruschka at gypsyroechariot.com. Attendees are invited to come early and walk the labyrinth and bring a healthy, organic dish to share at the potluck after the workshop.
Kailua-Kona library plans Lego activity
Kailua-Kona Public Library will offer the next Lego Junior Maker Program at 10 a.m. Thursday. Children ages 4 to 9 will play, explore, tinker, experiment and use creativity to make a unique Lego structure.
This program is limited to the first 20 children and their adult partners. Projects are the property of the library and Lego bricks will be recycled for future programs.
For more information, call Denise at 327-4327.
Friends of Thelma Parker Memorial Library meets
The Friends of Thelma Parker Memorial Library invites the public to its general membership meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the library conference room. Refreshments will be served.
Officers for the Friends of Thelma Parker Memorial Library board will be elected, reports will be made available and volunteers will be recognized for their service to the library. The current officers are President Libby Dingeldein, Vice President Alice Jenkins, Secretary Arlene Block and Treasurer Sonja Walawender.
While the members of the executive board are willing to continue in their respective positions, interested parties may run for office and nominations will be accepted from the floor.
Onizuka Space Center plans anniversary celebration
The Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center invites the community to its 24th anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The free event will feature hourly door prizes, science activities and special cosmic treats for children. There will also be photo opportunities for youngsters posing in NASA flight suits. Free posters of NASA’s New Horizons historic flyby and closest approach of Pluto on Tuesday will be shared with attendees.
The Onizuka Space Center is located at Kona International Airport. Call 329-3441 for additional information.
Neighborhood Place of Kona plans
thrift shop event
Neighborhood Place of Kona will hold its fourth annual Tutu’s Closet, a free mini thrift shop for families from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Neighborhood Place of Kona is at 75-166 Kalani St.,Suite 104, behind McDonalds.
For more information, call 331-8777.
Videos sought for STEM video competition
Those looking to highlight the work taking place at Science Technology Engineering and Math programs across Hawaii may submit a short video to STEM Uncovered, a national video competition supported by the Noyce Foundation and the C.S. Mott Foundation.
Winning videos will receive recognition at a national STEM Summit and $1,000.
Visit stemvideocompetition.org for more information and video guidelines. Entries are due Aug. 1.
