For more information about these classes, contact the hospital’s Education Department at 322-4559.
Theater workshop for keiki planned
Aloha Theatre will offer a week long theater workshop for keiki, titled Lucky Pirates, during spring break from March 12 to 16. A free public performance will be held the last day of class.
The fee is $160 for the week. Scholarships are available.
For more information or to sign up, visit alohatheatre.com or call 322-9924.
Saddle club slates rodeo for May 26-28
Hawaii Saddle Club Rodeo is scheduled for May 26 through 28 at Honokaa Arena. Competition starts at 8 a.m. May 26 and noon May 27 and 28. Events scheduled include barrel racing, bull riding, raw hide racing and wild cow milking.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from a rodeo queen contestant or at the gate. The 2012 Hawaii Saddle Club shirt will be available for purchase at the rodeo.
Quilters donate quilts to Habitat recipients
Joden Fernandez was recently presented with a quilt with his favorite characters from the movie, “Cars,” at the Aloha Quilters meeting last month. He and his brother, Jax, were the latest recipients of custom-designed quilts made by the group.
“The Aloha Quilters approached us about making quilts for our Habitat children and we thought that it was a wonderful gift,” said Margo Takata, community relations director. “They have completed beautifully designed quilts for three of our families within the last four months. For most of children, it will be the first time that they get their own bedroom let alone bed to sleep on, and having a quilt of their own makes it special.”
Aloha Quilters is nearing its 25th year as a quilt group on the Big Island. It has grown to about 50 members in recent years. The group works in traditional, contemporary and Hawaiian styles, sharing ideas and techniques to promote quilting in Kona.
“Quilts have been an integral part of early American/pioneer life and have provided warmth and comfort down through the years,” said Sara Alvstad, an Aloha Quilters member. “The stories that travel with quilts of how they were made, who made them, why they were made and where they have been are history — past and present. Donated quilts are made by members for Habitat for Humanity families and for Family Services throughout the year. Giving quilts to others is our way to give back to the community.”
Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing.
This year, the affiliate is celebrating its 10th anniversary by building five homes in 10 days in September. Contact the Habitat office at 331-8010 to learn how to volunteer.
Lions donate funds for hospital training
The Kona Community Hospital Education Department was recently awarded $1,250 from the Lions Club of Kailua-Kona for training equipment. The hospital will be buying four infant CPR mannequins and two automated external defibrillators trainers with the donation.
The education department at Kona Community Hospital provides American Heart Association rescue and life saving courses to hospital staff, as well as health care providers and others in the community. Approximately 70 courses from first aid to life support training courses for adults, children and infants are offered. In these classes, specific training equipment is required and used to meet American Heart Association course curriculums.
Every year, more than 100 members of the community are trained by the hospital’s American Heart Association Training Center classes in basic life support and first aid. Participants include Kealakehe High School personnel, parents of toddler groups, school health aides, security/maintenance personnel at Keauhou Shopping Center, physicians, dental office staff and more.
Automated external defibrillator training is important for adult cardiac arrest. Lifeguards and tour operators have sought training.
For more information about these classes, contact the hospital’s Education Department at 322-4559.