Daughters, Cousins meeting Thursday
Daughters, Cousins meeting Thursday
Kumu hula Micah Kamohoalii of Halau Na Kipuupuu of Waimea will be the featured speaker at the Daughters of Hawaii and Calabash Cousins meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hulihee Palace. His halau recently completed a state tour, presenting the acclaimed “Hanau Ke Alii,” or “Born is the Chief,” a four-act original hula drama telling the story of Kamehameha 1. Kamohoalii’s topic is titled “Ka Moomeheu Lawaia O Na Kona,” or the “Fishing Culture of Kona.” He will discuss the fishing traditions from the different regions of Kona, chants and practices that honor the people of the Kona shores.
Refreshments will follow the presentation and the community is invited to attend.
For membership information. call Bettina Linke at 324-7062, Sabine Andresen at 324-0179 or Lale Kam at 938-6394.
Estate planning workshop slated
Warren Chong, an independent associate with LegalShield, presents a basic estate planning workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Suite Possibilities, Suite 102, in the Chamber of Commerce Building in Kailua-Kona.
Information and a “will questionnaire” will be provided to help participants complete this important document.
There is no fee to attend, however, space is limited. For more information or to register for the workshop, call Chong at 325-1060.
Forum to focus on energy decisions
The West Hawaii Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday at the County Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center, will focus on how the energy decisions now being made will affect the future of clean energy jobs, livability and the health of our communities in Hawaii.
Speakers include state Rep. Nicole Lowen, vice Chairwoman of the Energy and Environmental Protection Committee; Vincent Paul Ponthieux, Blue Planet Research, CTO; Robert Harris, SunRun director of public policy; Ryan Hanley, Solar City senior director of engineering; Will Rolston, Hawaii County energy coordinator; and Tom Travis, resident energy expert and Public Utilities Commission intervener.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This program is free to the public. Pupu and beverages are provided.
New massage school to host meetings
Island Spirit School of Massage will host free informational meetings to introduce its college-level curriculum that starts Oct. 12.
The meetings will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, 26 and October 2 and 5.
The program is licensed by the Department of Education, accepted by American Massage Therapy Association and meeting national certification standards of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The school is in the same location as Hawaiian Island School of Massage and uses many of the teachers from that program.
For more information, call Ken and Christine Bevis at 769-5212 or 936-1626.
Mauna Kea ranked No. 2 beach resort
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has been ranked the No. 2 Beach Resort in Andrew Harper’s Readers’ Choice 2015, the best in luxury accommodations as nominated by the world’s most discerning travelers. In addition to earning a top spot on the worldwide list, the hotel is also ranked the No. 5 Best Family Resort and No. 11 Best Golf Resort.
While this isn’t the first time Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has claimed a top 5 spot, this is the first time it’s ranked as the top Hawaii resort.
Kailua-Kona Seniors to learn about changes to Medicare
Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai for a member’s special event day. A representative from the Office of Aging will speak about changes to Medicare.
Members may also continue working on the gift bag craft.
For more information, call Dave at 345-1388 or Pat at 329-2424.