HPA launching after-school program
HPA launching after-school program
Beginning in August, Hawaii Preparatory Academy will offer Hui Opio, an after-school program open to all middle school students in the Waimea community. Classes and sports led by qualified teachers and coaches will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the school’s village campus. Students can register for either one quarter (eight weeks) or one semester (16 weeks).
“The goal of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in middle school sports, and other academic or art classes,” said Ali Ann Buscher, program coordinator. Buscher most recently taught physical education at HPA middle school.
According to Buscher, the program also will provide students with a safe, productive and supervised place after school. The program is designed to be self-sufficient and program fees will go directly to hiring qualified coaches and teachers, purchasing equipment and supplies, and other operational costs.
Students can choose from a variety of offerings, including boys and girls basketball, cross-country, life skills, photography, school of rock; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); soccer, track, ukulele, volleyball, yoga and more. All classes and sports require a minimum of 10 students, with the exception of soccer, which will require a minimum of 15 students.
Program fees are $300 for an eight-week session meeting three times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and $400 for a 16-week session meeting two times per week on Tuesday and Thursday.
For more information, or to register, contact Buscher at abuscher@hpa.edu or visit www.hpa.edu/huiopioafterschool.
Tutu’s House lists programs
Tutu’s House in Waimea is offering the following programs this month:
— “Alternative Energy: Promise and Challenges” meets from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Kim Auberson from ProVision Solar will share educational perspectives from her 10 years of work in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Discussion will include brief overview of energy bills recently signed into law by Gov. David Ige, including one that strengthens Hawaii’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100 percent of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045, and how this might impact our local economy and environment.
— “Look Good … Feel Better” for women cancer patients meets from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday with American Cancer Society volunteers, including a licensed cosmetologist; especially for women who recently completed, or are currently undergoing, cancer treatment. Participants will learn skills to better cope with skin changes and hair loss. Skin and nail care demonstrations, makeup application and wig and head covering techniques will be offered. Free cosmetic kits are provided to each participant. Registration required by calling 935-0025.
— “Our Right to Health, Environmental and Food Safety” is held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Stephanie Seneff and Dr. Judy Carman. Glyphosate is probable carcinogen. Seneff’s research links the rise in the use of glyphosate — the active ingredient in the commonly used herbicide Roundup — and the increase in many of today’s diseases. Carmen will share her research on some of the first long-term, independent animal feeding studies and the safety of genetically modified crops in regards to human health.
“Planning for Incapacity” meets from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. July 29 and from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Aug. 2 with Karyn Clay of Hoonani Place, Waimea’s adult day care, and John Roth, local estate planning attorney with Hawaii Trust &Estate Counsel. The duo will help participants create a “bucket list” of things to consider and prepare in case diminished capacity affects your life.
Tutu’s House welcomes all and shares a variety of educational resources in a safe place to explore health and wellness. There are no fees for Tutu’s House programs, but tax-deductible donations are welcome.
To register to attend, call Tutu’s House at 885-6777.
Kailua-Kona Seniors meets Wednesday
Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai. The facility will be open for assorted board games, bingo, pool and socializing. No formal meeting is planned
For more information, call Dave at 345-1388 or Pat at 329-2424.
Kupuna Singles Club meets for breakfast
Kupuna Singles Club meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. Friday at the Fish Hopper. Call 324-1570 for more information and reservations.
Camp Tarawa Detachment meets
The Camp Tarawa Detachment No. 1255 of the Marine Corps League will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at the VFW Post at 74-5543 Kaiwi St., Suite 185A.
A no-host lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and a business meeting will start at 1 p.m. All Marines and Navy Corpsmen serving, retired or reserve and their spouses are invited. Dress is resort casual.
For more information, call Dale Ross at 322-2172.