Educational opportunities at Palamanui discussed
Educational opportunities at Palamanui discussed
Carrie Kuwada Phipps, educational specialist at Hawaii Community College – Palamanui will showcase programs offered through the new campus, including certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees, post-graduate certificates and and noncredit offerings. The talk will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.
She will also discuss Palamanui’s community landscaping project, free upcoming workshops and offer on-site help with the fall online application process. Now is the ideal time to apply for the fall semester and to apply for financial aid.
Info: Carrie Kuwada Phipps, 969-8808.
Puu Oo Trail hike planned
The public is invited to join E Mau Na Ala Hele on a nature walk along the Puu Oo Trail on Sunday. The trail passes through pioneer ohia forest, brush and grassland and several kipuka of mixed native species and older koa. The trail also offers opportunities to see several species of native birds.
Participants should meet at 8:30 a.m. at the trail head at approximately 22.4 miles from Hilo along the Saddle Road. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
Participants should wash clothes and boots before coming to help prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death. Disinfectant will be available for boots before and after the hike.
The hike is of moderate difficulty. The length will be geared to the participants’ desires for walking, photographing, and bird watching. Bring water, a trail lunch, cameras and binoculars. Come prepared for sunshine or fog and rain. The walk is open limited to the first 30 participants.
Reservations: Barbara, 640-9270, BASchaeferPhoto@gmail.com.
Hospital auxiliary meets
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary will hold its monthly board meeting at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the hospital conference room. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn about volunteering at the hospital.
Also, a bake sale is held from 7 to 9 a.m. every Friday in the hosiptal cafeteria.
Info: KCHAuxiliary@hotmail.com, KCHAuxiliary.org.