Fungi workshop planned in Volcano
Fungi workshop planned in Volcano
Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group at the Tea Hawaii farm in Volcano will lead a two-part seminar on fungi Sunday.
Part 1: Food from Wood is all about growing edible and medicinal mushrooms on logs, stumps and in wood chips and sawdust. This class is from 9 a.m. to noon.
Part 2: Mycorestoration will cover the subject of fungi as a tool for repairing damaged habitats. Attendees will learn hands-on, low tech methods for cultivating fungi to solve environmental challenges. This session is from 1 – 5 p.m.
Cost for each session is $40 or $30 for Volcano Arts Center Members plus a $15 materials fee.
Register: 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org.
Meditation workshop offered
“Meditation: the Basics and Benefits” is a three hour workshop Saturday at Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden, 75-1048 Henry Street. The experiential workshop is being co-taught by Mr. Grigor Fedan, a practitioner of yoga meditation for several decades, and by Farley Jones, a long-term practitioner at Christianity’s Centering Prayer Meditation.
The transformational and healing power of meditation is increasingly recognized. This is an opportunity to explore.
The workshop will include both education and practice. It starts at 9 a.m. and will conclude with a pot-luck lunch at noon. There is no charge, but donations will be welcome.
Info, RSVP: Greg at 808 963 6432 or email Farley at wfjj5@yahoo.com.
Cabral named Boys &Girls Club CEO
Chad Cabral has been named chief executive officer of the Boys &Girls Club of the Big Island. The CEO serves as the executive in charge of the six site locations: Hilo, Keaau, Pahoa, Hamakua, Pahala and Ocean View.
Zavi Brees-Saunders will step down after five years of leading the club.
Cabral has over 15 years of experience in educational administration, working for student and academic support programs at the University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus and Colorado State University. Most recently, Cabral served as director of Development for Hawaii Island-based, Hope Services Hawaii, Inc.
KTA supports student peer mediator training
KTA has made a multi-year commitment to support the training of student peer mediators by Kuikahi Mediation Center. The $15,000 donation over three years is in memory of Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi, founders of KTA Super Stores.
Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between other keiki. This process has proven effective in schools around the United States and in Hawaii, changing the way students understand and resolve conflict in their lives. Changes include improved self-esteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and school climate for learning.
“We look forward to a most successful program because we believe that early intervention is the best means of prevention,” said KTA chairman and CEO Barry Taniguchi.
During the 2015-16 school year, more than 100 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders have been trained as peer mediators at Hawaii Academy of Arts &Sciences, Keaau, Kapiolani, Keonepoko, Laupahoehoe, and Mountain View elementary schools.
“We so appreciate KTA’s commitment to the well-being of Hawaii Island and people of all ages. The Taniguchis are tireless advocates of community causes, and renowned for their generosity,” noted Kuikahi Executive Director Julie Mitchell. “KTA’s key support of the Peer Mediation Elementary School Pilot Project has been critical in leveraging additional interest and funding. We are extremely grateful.”
Coral reef advisory council applicants sought
NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve is seeking applicants for five primary and alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in reserve management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.
The reserve is accepting applications for the following seats: commercial fishing (primary and alternate), Native Hawaiian (alternate) and Native Hawaiian elder (primary and alternate). Applicants should expect to serve a two-year term or until a different advisory body is created.
Applications are due May 31. Applications and info: Allison Ikeda, policy and program specialist, Allison.Ikeda@noaa.gov, 725-5818, Allison Ikeda, NOAA Inouye Regional Center, NOS/ONMS/PMNM, 1845 Wasp Boulevard, Building 176, Honolulu, HI 96818. Application kits can also be downloaded at: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/council/.