Veterans Day ceremony planned
Veterans Day ceremony planned
American Legion Post 20 will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. The public is invited to join the post in honoring those who have served and express gratitude to those in the military.
Info: Kalani Hamm, 329-7274
Rotarty clubs announce upcoming speakers
The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will hear from Caroline Kunitake from Little Dresses for Africa, whose mission is to distribute dresses to young girls, primarily in African villages, but also other countries in crisis. The meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s restaurant. Info: Gary Rovelstad, rgrkonaMauka@gmail.com, 324-0318.
The Food Basket will be featured during the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meeting from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: Bev Fraser, 936-9965, rotarybev@gmail.com
Deborah Ardolf will discuss memory loss during the Rotary Club of North Hawaii meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch in Waimea. Info: Erik Jacobson, 345-9033, erik@sleepydog.com
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Kona will hear from Ipo Morgan and Chad Cabral from Hope Services Hawaii. Their topic will be “How to House Families in Need.” The meeting is planned from noon to 1 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Info: James Resor at jcresor@yahoo.com.
Visitors are welcome.
West Hawaii County Band plays Friday
West Hawaii County Band will perform a free concert from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Hale Halawai, at the corner of Hualalai Road and Alii Drive. The theme will be giving thanks for the harvest.
Seating will be available. Conductor Lisa Archuletta, who received her music degree from the University of Hawaii and her master’s degree from Yale University School of Music, will conduct the concert.
Info: Marshall Tohara, 327-3565.
Degree preparation workshop offered
A degree preparation workshop will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the new Hawaii Community College at Palamanui campus room B125.
The University Center at Palamanui delivers more than 40 degree and certificate programs from across the 10-campus University of Hawaii system. That means West Hawaii residents can obtain degrees from UH Manoa, UH-Hilo and UH West Oahu while living in West Hawaii. The University Center at Palamanui provides the local student support for the distance learning degrees offered through the center.
At the workshop, students can learn what degrees are offered in West Hawaii, the necessary steps to move forward, key deadlines, methods of program delivery and what it takes to be a successful distance learning student.
Reservations: Carrie Kuwada Phipps, educational specialist, carriekp@hawaii.edu, 969-8808
Brain Injury Support group meets
The Brain Injury Support group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Rehab Services, which is mauka of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union on Hualalai Road.
State Sen. Josh Green will provide a legislative update and answer questions related to healthcare issues in West Hawaii.
Invited are all brain injury, stroke or other neuro-trauma survivors, their families and caregivers, interested professionals and the public.
Info: Hawaiian Rehab, 329-0591 or Karen Klemme, 328-9498
Libraries closed for Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday.
Info: librarieshawaii.org
State seeks volunteers to fill vacancies
The Office of the Governor is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on boards, commissions and committees across the state.
Vacancies must be filled on a wide range of boards, commissions and committees including: the Board of Health; state Board of Nursing; Board of Veterinary Examiners; Board of Taxation Review; Real Estate Commission; Board of Electricians and Plumbers; Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants; Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects. For a complete list of vacancies and information on boards, commissions and committees across the state, visit boards.hawaii.gov.
Volunteers may serve on one board, commission or committee at a time.
Info: Sharon Ibarra, director of Boards and Commissions, sharon.s.ibarra@hawaii.gov.
Park entrance fees waived on Veterans Day
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees for Veterans Day.
“The men and women who have served our nation have sacrificed much to protect our freedom,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “We invite everyone to honor their service and experience the American heritage by visiting their national parks at no charge this Veterans Day.”
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has dozens of veterans among its employees and volunteers. Active duty U.S. military can obtain a free annual Military Pass at the park’s entrance station all year. For more information on the free Military Pass, visit the park website.
The park, which is open 24 hours a day, offers more than 150 miles of hiking trails and many opportunities to appreciate the volcanic landscape, native ecosystem and the Hawaiian culture that define this World Heritage Site. More than a dozen free interpretive programs are offered daily, and special events, including Ike Hana Noeau cultural workshops, After Dark in the Park presentations, and Na Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” concerts, are ongoing. Info: nps.gov/havo
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of five national park units on Hawaii Island. Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is also free of charge on Veterans Day. There is no admission charged for PuukoholaHeiau National Historic Site, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail.
Henderson, Ameika win school spelling bee
Thirty-four students in fifth through eighth grades recently participated in the Hawaii Preparatory Academy spelling bee. Eighth-graders Ana Henderson and Lily Ameika were the co-champions in this year’s school spelling bee.
Henderson and Ameika now advance to the Hawaii Island District Spelling Bee. The winner of the district competition will represent Hawaii Island at the state spelling bee.
Gonzalez wins essay contest
Shaun Gonzalez of Kealaheke High School is a winner in the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission’s essay contest. Gonzalez received a $500 award for his essay entered in the “How to Inspire Fellow Students to Volunteer” essay contest.