Businesses and nonprofit organizations will also have the opportunity to help support the festival by advertising in a 2010 Hawaii EarthFest special newspaper insert edition in the Big Island Weekly to be published in mid-April and distributed islandwide. For more information, contact Jill at Big Island Weekly at 345-2219.
Kamehameha III celebration planned
The 10th annual Lani Kauikeaouli Kamehameha III birthday celebration will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the Hawaii lawn of the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa.
Born at Keauhou Bay in 1813, King Kamehameha III was the son of Kamehameha the Great. During his 30-year reign, he signed the Great Mahele, dividing land among his people; declared the right of religious freedom and instituted the kingdom’s first written constitution.
In 1843, King Kamehameha III coined Hawaii’s motto that appears on the state seal and coat of arms: “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono — the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.”
Performers include Halau o Kekuhi, Holunape, Nina Kealiiwahamana, Marlene Sai, Sonny Lim, Brudda Smitty, Beverly Noa, ladies of Na Lei O Kaholoku, Amy Hanaialii Gilliom and Manao Company.
Beach chairs and mats are welcome. Coolers are not allowed. A free concert trolley will run from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Pickup is at Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Keauhou Shopping Center, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Those attending should park at Keauhou Shopping Center makai side of Phase II and catch the trolley at Longs Drug Store.
The Daughters of Hawaii and Kamehameha Investment Corp. also are planning a tribute to Lani Kauikeaouli at 10 a.m. Wednesday at his birth site at Keauhou Bay.
Rotary Club
honors Lovin, Boyum
The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise recently recognized Robert Lovin as an outstanding community volunteer. In 2009, Lovin displayed leadership and volunteerism in the renovation of the Higashihara Park Kamakama Children’s Playground and in the construction of the Hooko Street Park Playground in Waikoloa Village. He is an active member of the Lions Club of Kona.
On March 17, Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will be honoring educator and community theater songstress Sue Boyum for all of her volunteer activities in Kona, most especially her work at the Aloha Performing Arts Center. Boyum is presently appearing in the Aloha Theater’s presentation of “Anything Goes” as well as teaching theater at Hualalai Academy.
The Rotary Kona Sunrise meets at 6:45 a.m. each Wednesday at Tante’s Restaurant on Alii Drive across from Kailua Pier.
Keiki invited to
learn floral design
Emma’s Flowers is offering a free Keiki Floral Design Day from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 20 at Kona Commons. Kids of all ages will learn how to make basic floral arrangements, wrist lei and more.
Parents must call Emma’s Flowers to preregister at 329-4603.
Holualoa coffees prevail in contest
In two coffee industry firsts recently in Los Angeles, Pete Licata, of Honolulu, became the first representative from Hawaii to win the Western Regional Barista Competition and also the first-ever to prevail at any barista competition using 100 percent Hawaiian coffee.
Licata’s espresso blend of three coffees included two 100 percent Kona coffees from Hula Daddy Coffee, of Holualoa, and a third originating from Maui.
The Western Regional Barista Competition is one of 10 events organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of America that lead to the United States Barista Championship in Anaheim, Calif., in April. In each event, baristas prepare espressos, cappuccinos and original signature drinks to exacting standards for a panel of judges. One winner from the national championship will represent the U.S. at the World Barista Championship in London this June.
Earth Festival
goes islandwide
The Island Naturals Kona Earth Festival has announced that it is expanding to include the entire Big Island and, in order to reflect the new scope of this annual endeavor, is changing its name to the Island Naturals Hawaii EarthFest.
The newly renamed event will encompass an series of environmentally themed events focusing on the 40th anniversary celebration of Earth Day.
This year’s festival will feature more than 15 different events and activities around Hawaii Island over several weeks around the traditional Earth Day observance of April 22.
Among the 2010 events tentatively planned are sustainable living, gardening, energy and transportation workshops, farm tours, fashion shows and educational presentations on both the east and west sides of Hawaii Island. There will also be a Kuleana Green Business & Environment Conference on April 23 and an Earth Day Fair at Keauhou on April 24, both in Kona, as well as a major Earth Day celebration at UH-Hilo, recycled art in Kapoho and a “slow foods'”festival — A Taste of Puna in Keaau.
The goal of the events is to raise awareness of environmental issues on Hawaii Island and on the planet, bring practical solutions for sustainability into the public forum, implement and recognize sustainable practices in the community and get residents involved as partners in the ethical stewardship of land and sea.
The 2010 Hawaii EarthFest does not create events but serves as an event marketing and resource agency supporting community groups and organizations by promoting their specialized events to the public, said Jeff Turner, festival founder.
Island community organizations interested in having an event included in this year’s event calendar and promotion, should contact event coordinator Steve Hansen in Hilo at 756-4291 or e-mail earthfest@bigislandeventguy.com before Monday.
Businesses and nonprofit organizations will also have the opportunity to help support the festival by advertising in a 2010 Hawaii EarthFest special newspaper insert edition in the Big Island Weekly to be published in mid-April and distributed islandwide. For more information, contact Jill at Big Island Weekly at 345-2219.