Kanuha, Hendricks to share surfing knowledge
Kanuha, Hendricks to share surfing knowledge
Kona watermen Jerome Kanuha and Pete Hendricks will present “Surfing in Kona: Past, Present and Future,” a Hanohano O Kona series lecture, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
The first written account of surfing was made by James King, Capt. James Cook’s first lieutenant and commander of the Discovery after Cook’s death, in 1779 and chronicled the locals at Kealakekua Bay riding the waves on their wooden boards.
Kanuha and Hendricks will discuss the development of surfboards and techniques over time; present day surfing including kiteboarding, tow-in and stand-up paddleboarding; and what the future may hold.
Presented by the Kona Historical Society, in cooperation with the County of Hawaii, this event is free of charge and open to the public. It is the seventh lecture of the series.
For further information, call at 323-3222 or visit konahistorical.org.
NHERC to host beachcombing events
The University of Hawaii at Hilo’s North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honokaa is sponsoring a pair of events on beachcombing.
S. Deacon Ritterbush, one of the world’s leading beach experts, will conduct a free, public lecture titled, “Beachcombing Treasures: Portals to the Past,” starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday July 26 at the research center.
There, she will introduce the fundamental aspects of beachcombing, focusing on beach treasures that can be found along Hawaii Island’s Hamakua Coast. The lecture will be followed by signings of her book, “A Beachcomber’s Odyssey: Treasures from a Collected Past,” and identification sessions on beach artifacts participants bring in.
Ritterbush will also conduct a field trip and hunt for various sea-tossed treasures on Aug. 4. “Beachcombing Hamakua” will include beachcombing tips, techniques and ethics in addition to a discussion of the history, origin and potential use of beach artifacts. Participants will then search for treasures on a beach. Cost is $50.
To register or for more information, call the center at 775-8890.
County to hold driver licensing meetings
Hawaii County has slated meetings to be held in Hilo and Kona to review the new driver’s license rules.
Federal and state law prohibits the issuance of a driver license or permit to any person who is not legally authorized to be in the United States. Individuals applying for or renewing a Hawaii driver license or permit are required to provide proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security Number and legal presence. Proof of an individual’s legal presence includes a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport or other documents.
Meetings to explain these new requirements and to answer questions on applying for or renewing your driver’s license or permit will be held Tuesday in Hilo and Thursday in Kona.
The Hilo meeting is slated from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Aupuni Center conference room. The Kona meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
The meetings are being held to inform the public about the new requirements to help reduce the wait time and ensure that everyone comes in with the correct documents.
The meeting places are accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations, call 961-8021.
Information about the new requirements is also available online at hawaiicounty.gov/finance-dl-hi-legal-presence. Questions can also be emailed to vehiclerl@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Celebrate the 12th annual Kaihonua cultural festival
The 12th annual Kaihonua cultural festival will be held Saturday at Hilo Bay. Na Waa Hanakahi Educational and Cultural Organization, along with Paddlers of Laka, present this cultural and educational festival honoring the traditions of Hawaii’s sea and lowlands through ocean and earth activities including long-distance canoe races, cultural practitioners, local vendors, makahiki games, music and more.
Kaihonua activities will begin at 8:30 a.m. following registration, which opens at 7:30 a.m. This is a free community-based program.
Na Waa Hanakahi Educational and Cultural Organization is a community-based, grassroots organization working to provide a safe learning environment for children and families to practice kanu culture. Traditional practices and commitment to family are the organization’s mission.
For more information, call Ola Jenkins 989-5946 or email her at nawaa2000@gmail.com.