Chamber of commerce luncheon, business expo planned ADVERTISING Chamber of commerce luncheon, business expo planned Mayor Billy Kenoi and select cabinet members will discuss opportunities and challenges to West Hawaii’s economy at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2016 Luncheon from
Chamber of commerce luncheon, business expo planned
Mayor Billy Kenoi and select cabinet members will discuss opportunities and challenges to West Hawaii’s economy at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2016 Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay.
Attendees will have the opportunity to have lunch with a specific department as well as pose questions to the mayor and cabinet heads. Issues discussed may include an update on Honokohau Harbor, housing and homelessness, healthcare and opportunities for economic development in West Hawaii.
Attendees can also learn about new and existing Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce businesses at the business expo, which precedes and follows the banquet. Times are 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Admission is $65; chamber and Rotary Club members pay $55. Walk-ins are not allowed.
Info and registration: kona-kohala.com, 329-1758.
Family reading program set
The final ABC Read to Me Family Literacy Read Aloud Program will held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Kealakehe Elementary School cafeteria.
Parents can learn tips for motivating children to love reading, listen to stories, hear the latest information and research about reading and collect book lists. They can also trade books at the book swap and enjoy snacks, drinks and dinner. Prizes will be awarded.
Kealakehe Elementary’s book selection “The Crayon Box That Talked” by S. DeRolf will be read aloud by Principal Nancy Matsukawa. Toddlers through fifth-graders will enjoy stories in breakout sessions. Local feng shui expert Clear Englebert will read to the adult group from his books.
Info: Joan Parker, 327-4308.
College fair comes to Waimea
Hawaii Preparatory Academy will host the annual Waimea College Fair sponsored by the Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the school’s Castle Gym.
The event is free and is designed for all Waimea area students interested in pursuing higher education. This year’s program will feature 70 colleges from Hawaii, the mainland and overseas.
A general advising and financial aid center will be available to students and their families to answer specific questions regarding the college admission process and financial aid.
Info: hawaiiacac.org, HawaiiACAC@gmail.com.
Waimea Outdoor Circle plant sale coming up
The Waimea Outdoor Circle spring plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at Waimea Nature Park, Ulu Laau behind the Canada France Hawaii Telescope headquarters.
A blessing of the new educational pavilion will take place at 9 a.m., followed by refreshments including fresh fruit, baked goods, coffee and soft drinks.
Waimea Outdoor Circle will offer free seeds and plants, while supplies last, and complimentary Tropical Dreams ice cream and cake at noon. Native plants, fruit trees, herbs and vegetable starts and ornamentals and food will be sold. Demonstrations and exhibits are planned.
New this year is a seed exchange. Attendees are invited to bring seeds to share.
Info: wochawaii@gmail.com, 443-4482.
Waimea Community Association meeting planned
The Waimea Community Association town meeting is planned from 5:15 to 7 p.m., Thursday in the Waimea School cafeteria.
How an electric utility co-op might reduce Hawaii Island’s costly electricity rates and Kohala Center’s new Ainahoi program’s plans to return land to pre-contact productivity will be discussed.
The entire community is invited and there is no charge, though annual membership is urged. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to the Waimea food pantry with cash or check, though nonperishable food items are also welcome.
Info: Patti Cook, 937-2833, WaimeaTown.org.
Mauna Kea Quilters meeting planned
Mauna Kea Quilters meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the meeting room of the Thelma Parker Memorial Library.
The group of patchwork quilters holds a business meeting on the second Saturday of each month, with time for show and tell and sharing of ideas and techniques. The group donates quilts to raise money for organizations such as Malaai Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School and Relay for Life.
Info: Becky Parkinson, 937-2159.
