AARP Smart Driver class planned
AARP Smart Driver class planned
An AARP Smart Driver class is offered from 1-5 p.m. Monday at the Palisades Recreation Center on lower Kaiminani Drive.
This class is geared toward the older driver. It does not include driving or written tests, only informative quizzes. It covers subjects that may affect drivers as they age, such as hearing, eyesight, reflexes, safety rules, road rage, rules of the road, and problems at intersections.
Participants may receive a discount on their insurance.
Registration is required. Call Lisa after 10 a.m. at 937-1911
Cancer care symposium Nov. 4
The Hawaii Comprehensive Cancer Coalition is hosting an interactive symposium to examine the needs of cancer patients in West and North Hawaii.
“Journey Together: Helping to Shape Cancer Survivorship Care in Hawaii,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
The event is free and open to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and health professionals with a direct connection to cancer. Objectives are to identify gaps and needs for cancer survivors after treatment, to identify cancer survivorship resources with the goal of teaching and sharing what has been successful and to identify ways to improve communication between cancer survivors.
Educational booths will provide health and wellness information to participants. Kona Community Hospital pharmacists will conduct brown bag medication reviews to help patients better understand their medications and potentially make recommendations for changes. The symposium also includes keynote speaker Dr. Nathan Tomita, a panel discussion and facilitated small group sessions.
Register: surveymonkey.com/r/JourneyTogetherHI
Info: Christina Teel, State Department of Health, 692-7449; or Sanoe Kauhane, Kona Community Hospital Cancer Center, 345-3486.
Mauna Kea volunteers recognized
The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet was hosted at Hale Pohaku on Saturday at the 9, 200 foot level of Mauna Kea.
More than 50 guests celebrated the number of hours of work each volunteer put in during the past fiscal year. Awards were presented and Miki Yamane was named Volunteer of the Year.
In 1999, the volunteer program began on Mauna Kea with 27 volunteers helping with the stargazing. Since the start of the volunteer program 17 years ago, more than 2,100 volunteers have given their time to the program and shared their knowledge about the night sky, the mountain’s historical and natural resources, and the place of all these in Hawaiian culture. Volunteers also assist with grounds maintenance and help with outreach events.
Applications to become a Mauna Kea volunteer can be found at ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/volunteer-program.html or in person at the Visitor Information Station.
Marine debris prevention curriculum developed
Hawaii Wildlife Fund has released new marine debris prevention curriculum designed for elementary school students around Hawaii. Over the past two school years, organization mentors piloted this curriculum in 20 public schools working with more than 52 teachers and 1,140 students in kindergarten to fifth-grade.
Mentors worked with students at schools around Hawaii Island in Kona, Kohala, Ka‘u, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna.
Students gain understanding on aquatic life and ecosystems, learn about marine debris and how land-based litter sources find their way into the sea and about vulnerability of island ecosystems. In addition, nine cleanup events were conducted as an optional follow-up component of this program.
All of the lessons and activities are available for free download from the Hawaii Wildlife Fund website.
Info: marine.debris.KEO@gmail.com, 769-7629, wildhawaii.org.