For more information, call 322-4560.
Ranch’s heritage center adds gift shop
The Anna Ranch Heritage Center announces the opening of the Kitchen Gift Shop, a specialty retail shop located in the historic kitchen of Anna Leialoha Lindsey Perry-Fiske. Shop hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
“We showcase a wonderful selection of handcrafted gift items from local Big Island artists, along with specialized merchandise that depicts the heritage of Anna Ranch and reflects the interests and values of Anna herself,” said Lynn Marie Lara, buyer for the Kitchen Gift Shop. “The benefit of the Kitchen Gift Shop is that it will in turn support our local community. The proceeds from the shop will help fund educational programs for our island keiki and ongoing facility restoration at Anna Ranch.”
Anna Ranch is in the middle of developing a saddle makers workshop, located in Perry-Fiske’s barn, where students can come and experience the history and art of the Hawaiian saddle and learn about tooling leather, including hands-on projects.
Additionally, students can learn about the art of metal working as they observe local blacksmith Ethan Troney in the newly established blacksmith shop. His hand forged gift items are a reminder of the memories made at Anna Ranch. Horseshoe Christmas ornaments, key chains, dinner bells and other items can be found in the Kitchen Gift Shop.
Located in Waimea at 65-1480 Kawaihae Road, the Anna Ranch Heritage Center is on the national registry of historic homes. The ranch hosts guided tours twice daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday thorough Saturday. During the tour guests learn how Perry-Fiske directly impacted the local ranching industry on the Big Island, perpetuated the art of pa’u riding and through her philanthropic effort, hosted an event called “Old Hawaii on Horseback” where funds were raised for the Hawaii and the American Heart Associations.
Santa coming to Kealakekua Dec. 19
Santa is coming to Kealakekua Ranch Center with snow for the keiki to play in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Santa will be arriving by fire engine and available for free photos.
There will be live entertainment by Na Opio O Kahikolu and hula by Na Kai Kamahina O Keakua Kie Kie. There will be a bouncing item and crafts, with balloon magic by Joy. Lawn chairs are welcome.
The event is sponsored by the Kealakekua Ranch Center Association.
Health care providers invited to classes
Kona Community Hospital will be offering a basic life support for health care providers class from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 30. Classes will be located in the hospital’s conference room.
The four-hour class is geared toward recertification of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. It covers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for infants, children and adults; automated external defibrillator training; and choking techniques. Participants receive CPR certificates upon completion.
For more information, call 322-4560.