Host families needed for exchange students ADVERTISING Host families needed for exchange students The Council on International Educational Exchange is seeking Big Island host families for more than a dozen students who plan to attend school here. Students come from
Host families needed for exchange students
Host families needed for exchange students
The Council on International Educational Exchange is seeking Big Island host families for more than a dozen students who plan to attend school here.
Students come from all over the globe, and from Europe and China in particular, according to Jada Rufo, a local coordinator for the CIEE.
The council prefers families with children, but will also consider single parents and same-sex couples. In exchange for providing a home for visiting students, host families are treated to a different perspective on their own country and in some cases friendships form and last a lifetime.
The Council on International Educational Exchange is looking for families to host students for five- to 10-month commitments. While some language barriers may be encountered, students have at least a basic grasp of English.
Those interested in hosting exchange students can contact Rufo at 854-5567 or misstanyujie@gmail.com.
VFW announces weekly schedule
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12112 will serve free coffee for veterans at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
On Friday, a spaghetti dinner with bread, salad and dessert will be served for $5.
Korea War Veterans meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and the VFW will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The post is behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street.
For more information, call Don Zero at 509-879-1040.
Workshop on low vision planned Friday
The National Federation of the Blind, West Hawaii Chapter will conduct a workshop at its meeting at 11 a.m. Friday at Hale Halawai in Kailua-Kona.
So far this year, the chapter has presented ideas, resources and technology devices and software to help those with low vision continue daily activities and maintain independence. This month, the group will take a closer look at some of those options and explore how they can be personally used. Forms will be available to register for Library for the Blind services or Hoopono services.
The NFB meetings are free and open to the public. Anyone interested in learning how to continue an active and independent life with vision loss is welcome.
For information, call Sally at 345-7065 or visit nfb-westhi.org.
Buddhist temple hosts bon dance
The Daifukuji Bon Dance Festival will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Featured will be taiko drumming performances by Kona Daifukuji Taiko, Daifukuji Zen Taiko and Kona Hongwanji Taiko, as well as zumba led by Randal Smith.
The event will open with Buddhist chanting at 6:30 p.m. with Japanese dancing to follow. All may participate. Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. Bon dance towels will be available for a donation. Admission is free.
Daifukuji Buddhist Temple is located at 79-7241 Mamalahoa Highway in Honalo next to Teshima’s restaurant. Call 322-3524 or visit daifukuji.org.
