Historical society raising funds
Historical society raising funds
The Kona Historical Society is celebrating the holiday season in a number of ways.
Earlier this month, KHS staff and volunteers decorated a Christmas tree with a special exhibit of historic photos on ranching in Kona for the Mauna Lani Charity Trees event. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel will be awarding prizes to the organizations whose trees, which are displayed in the hotel’s lobby, receive the highest number of votes from the public.
Keeping with the holiday theme, the organization now has available on it online store, store.konahistorical.org, stocking stuffer gift certificates. The gift certificates range from Portuguese sweet bread to “the gift of membership.” The society also has 100 percent Kona coffee holiday gift baskets available.
As a nonprofit 501(c)3, Kona Historical Society’s proceeds during the holidays directly support ongoing preservation projects and educational programs throughout the year.
Info: www.konahistorical.org, 323-3222.
Event benefits Humane Society
Kings’ Shops and Tiffany and Co. present “Mele Mele Ukulele, a benefit for the Hawaii Island Humane Society on Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at Tiffany and Co. Guests will enjoy champagne and pupu, while previewing artist-embellished ukuleles and other works of art to be auctioned starting at 7 p.m. Entertainment begins at 8 and features Kahulanui, The Kings of Hawaiian Swing. All auction proceeds benefit the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
The ukuleles for the event were donated by Cordoba Music Group and Hawaiian Ukulele and Guitar. Twelve artists donated their talent and time to make each ukulele a unique art object. Participating artists include Bob Appleman, Michael Cromwell, Marti Debenedetti, Laurie Downey, Alex Gupton, Cliff Johns, Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides, Kathy Long, Marlene Louchheim, Suzy Papanikolas, Christine Skaggs, Mary Spears, Harry Wishard and Sig Zane.
The event also includes a champagne reception at Kohala Coast Fine Art and a coffee and dessert table presented by Hawaii’s Gift Baskets Boutique.
The artists’ ukuleles are on display now at various locations at Kings’ Shops.
Info: www.kingsshops.com, 886-8811.
Teen sailing course offered during break
Big Island Sailing Foundation and Kona Sailing Club are sponsoring a four-day sailing camp adventure full of fun and safe learning activities.
Dinghy/keelboat sailing for 12 to 16 year olds will sail out of Honokohau Harbor. Novice teens and intermediate sailors older than 10 are welcome to join this winter session. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec 28-31.
Certified instructors and lifeguards lead the shore and sailing programs. No prior sailing experience is required, however, participants should be able to swim and be comfortable on the water. Booklets and life jackets are provided. BISF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and requests a fee of $150 from new sailors (includes fee to become KSC Junior member), $120 for returning sailors. Scholarships are available.
Info: Alicia Starsong, 325-5529, bisf@earthlink.net.