Honokaa alumni holds candlelight vigil
Honokaa alumni holds candlelight vigil
The Honokaa Alumni Ohana invites the community to a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Rocky P. Pactol, Kauaheakeokaua Lactaoen and Brocky Aleka Rapozo, victims of recent traffic accidents. A roll call remembering and honoring all Honokaa High School alumni who have lost their lives because of traffic accidents will also be part of the vigil.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday on the Honokaa High School football field. Candlelight ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Family members and friends are asked to bring candles and pictures in honor and remembrance of those who have died.
For more information, call the Honokaa Alumni Ohana at 775-7122.
Lingle speaking to Rotarians Thursday
Linda Lingle will speak about her senatorial candidacy at noon Thursday at the Rotary of Kona meeting held in King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. The public is invited to attend.
The event costs $22 including lunch; $10 without.
Non-Rotarians must make reservations by calling 334-0334.
Roth fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
Hawaii County Deputy Prosecutor Mitch Roth is hosting a fundraiser for his campaign for county prosecutor. “An Evening with Mitch Roth” runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kona International Market.
Skin care specialist speaking to group
Marine biologist Marah Hardt will discuss Arbonne’s environmentally friendly personal care products from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. May 16 at Island Naturals on Kaiwi Street in Kailua-Kona. The event is hosted by the Kona Krew chapter of Business Network International.
Visitors are welcome to attend this free event.
For information or a reservation to attend, call Felicity at 326-5600 or Marie-anne at 345-2897.
Seniors invited
to learn yoga
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Elderly Recreation Services this month will offer a beginner’s yoga workshop for those age 55 and older.
Beginner’s yoga is a series of gentle stretches and breathing techniques that relax the body and mind, and help reduce stress, according to the department. Each workshop series is $10 and preregistration is required.
For more information or to register, call Elderly Recreation Services at 323.4340.
Early childhood education conference held in Kohala
Gov. Neil Abercrombie recently addressed a crowd of early childhood educators who convened for the fifth annual Hawaii Island Early Childhood Conference, ending his presentation with a promise that early childhood development will be a priority for the state.
Close to 400 teachers, preschool directors, home-based family care providers, elementary school principals and state and county staff convened on the Kohala Coast for the conference, which provides networking and professional development opportunities for early childhood education professionals. Speakers focused on the conference theme of “Creating a Community of Learners.”
Abercrombie and Terry Lock, the governor’s early childhood coordinator, met with attendees to learn about Hawaii Island’s challenges and to share information about the state’s intent to establish an office — and subsequently a department — of early childhood development.
The event’s organizer, Baby STEPS to Stronger Big Island Families, is an initiative created by individuals and organizations committed to helping all keiki on Hawaii Island to be healthy, happy and to thrive by supporting families, strengthening practitioners and engaging communities. For more information, contact Angela Thomas at 887-1228.