Hawaiian also announced a separate agreement with AWAS to extend to 2011 the leases of two Boeing 767-300ER jets currently in its fleet. The newly leased A330s will ultimately replace the B767s with the extended leases.
Early childhood program is Nov. 15
Early childhood practitioners can enhance their skills and professional development. The Hawaii Island Chapter of Hawaii Association for Education of Young Children is holding its fall experience “Nurturing the Mind, Body & Spirit” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Hawaii Community College.
Discount registration fee is available for association members and early childhood education students. Hands-on workshops include topics such as creative dance and yoga, cardboard construction, “The Magic of Story Stretching” and more.
Deadline to register is Nov. 7. Call Marcie at 982-0268 or Gail at 987-8710 for registration information.
Life Care Center of Kona earns accreditation
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commis-sion’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Life Care Center of Kona has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
“We sought accreditation for our organization because we want to demonstrate our commitment to the resident’s safety and quality care,” said Ray Marks, executive director. “We view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward achieving excellence.”
“Accreditation standards exceed federal and state requirement,” said Dale S. Johnson, executive director of long term care accreditation, the Joint Commission. “Furthermore, because this is a voluntary program, accreditation represents Life Care Center of Kona’s decision to be recognized for its efforts to provide quality care.”
“By achieving accreditation, Life Care Center of Kona has joined a select group of Joint Commission long term care organizations,” Johnson said. “Only about 950 long term care organizations have this accreditation nationwide.”
Queens’ MarketPlace celebrating Halloween
Queens’ MarketPlace invites families to come join the fun from 4 to 8 p.m. as Waikoloa Beach Resort celebrates Halloween with free events for the Big Island community and visitors as well. Superheroes, ghosts, monsters and other costumed characters invade Queens’ Marketplace in an evening of entertainment, tricks and treats, a costume contest, magic show, prizes and a movie under the stars.
Dozens of elaborate jack-o-lanterns will be on display, created by the different vendors and members of the Waikoloa Beach Resort team for the pumpkin carving contest. In the evening, the shops welcome trick-or-treaters, music and magic take the stage and everyone’s invited to enter the costume contest, where prizes will be awarded in four age groups and a “Best Costumed Family” category.
For more information, visit www.WaikoloaBeachResort.com or call 886-8822.
Hawaiian Airlines acquiring 2 new Airbus
Hawaiian Airlines will acquire two new wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft in addition to an agreement to buy up to 24 Airbus planes that the company announced earlier this year.
The two A330s will be leased from AWAS, an aircraft leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland, and are scheduled to join Hawaiian’s fleet in the first and second quarters of 2011, respectively.
Hawaiian also announced a separate agreement with AWAS to extend to 2011 the leases of two Boeing 767-300ER jets currently in its fleet. The newly leased A330s will ultimately replace the B767s with the extended leases.