Parenting class begins Jan. 12
Parenting class begins Jan. 12
The next session of Kamalama, a parenting education course offered by the Neighborhood Place of Kona, will be held from Jan. 12 to March 15. Classes are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Kamalama introduces traditional Hawaiian values that reflect universal positive parenting principles and concepts of living pono, or morally correct. Classes focus on the principle that parents or caregivers are their children’s first teachers and emphasize the important responsibility of teaching and role-modeling proper values and behaviors to keiki. Kamalama is a 10-week course with weekly classes of two-hour sessions. A certificate of completion is awarded to those who attend and participate in each class. There is no cost to attend.
Info: 331-8777.
Seniors group plans movie outing
The Kailua-Kona Seniors meets at 10 a.m. Dec. 30, at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A for a movie day. The event is open to all interested seniors.
There will no meeting at Hale Halawai that week.
Info: Dave, 345-1388; Pat, 329-2424.
Nagaoka promoted at Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Lynne Nagaoka has been named director of operations for the 555-room Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. In her position, Nagaoka will oversee all aspects of operations in the rooms division and food and beverage division.
“Lynne brings extensive hotel knowledge, a work ethic that is unmatched and a familiarity with Waikoloa that will allow her to have an immediate positive impact,” said Steve Yannarell, general manager of Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.
In 1995, Nagaoka began her Marriott career at Kauai Marriott Resort where she was a convention services manager. She rose through the ranks and was promoted to director of guest services, human resources manager and director of human resources. In 2007, she was appointed director of human resources at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa and subsequently promoted to dual property director of human resources for both Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa and Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on Maui.
Libraries closing for New Year’s
In observance of the New Year’s Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1.
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, all public libraries that normally offer Thursday evening hours will close no later than 5 p.m. Call a local library as closing times will vary.
Info: www.librarieshawaii.org.