Hospice of Kona’s Circle of Remembrance planned
Hospice of Kona’s Circle of Remembrance planned
Loving memories, warm embraces and meaningful photos will be shared at Hospice of Kona’s annual Circle of Remembrance from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hulihee Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive.
Interested attendees must RSVP to Hospice of Kona at 324-7700. Guests are asked to tell us their loved ones’ name in advance so it can be read at the ceremony. They should also bring a photo so they can share memories.
The Circle of Remembrance offers opportunity for friends and family to gather and pay respect to those who have passed on, for neighbors to support neighbors, and for the community to join together to help heal after a loss.
Hospice of Kona provides family-centered support, education and care for those approaching the end of life. The organization is recognized as the best resource to support and advocate for the terminally ill and their caregivers and to educate professionals, volunteers and the general public about hospice care and palliative care.
Keiki story time coming up
A keiki story time is planned at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the courtyard at Keauhou Shopping Center.
It will feature stories, crafts and snacks all about pirates. Featured books are “The Pirate Cruncher,” “Are Pirates Polite?” and “How to be a Pirate.”
With the help of the American Association of University Women, Kona Stories bookstore will host the story time best suited for children ages 3-7.
There is a $5 participation fee to cover crafts and the snack. Space is limited to 24 children and reservations are required by calling 324-0350. Check in 10 minutes early at Kona Stories Book Store.
Kiwanis Club meets
Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Makalei Golf Club, 72-3890 Hawaii Belt Road, 325-6625.
All visiting Kiwanis and prospective members are invited. The speaker will be Leahne Toscano, Administrator for West Hawaii Child Welfare.
Kiwanis looks to serve the community by conducting service projects that respond to identified needs, especially related to children.
Info: Betty, eavisbj@aol.com, 896-2958
Volcano talk planned at Konawaena Elementary
U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Frank Trusdell will report on the current status of Mauna Loa and Hualalai, and provides an update on Kilauea’s two ongoing eruptions.
His talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Konawaena Elementary School cafeteria, 81-901 Onouli Road. The event is free. Details are posted at hvo.wr.usgs.gov.
Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, most recently in 1984. In 2015, the volcano alert level for Mauna Loa was elevated from normal to advisory because of increased seismicity and deformation at the volcano. Hualalai has been quiet for over 200 years, but it is still an active volcano that could erupt again.
Info: askHVO@usgs.gov or call 808-967-8844.
P.E.O. luncheon planned
The local chapter of P.E.O. will hold its first no-host winter luncheon of the season at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 28 at Foster’s Kitchen next to the volleyball court on Alii Drive. All P.E.O. members and their guests are welcome.
Make reservations by Jan. 26 to Nancy at 322-8141. Payment by credit card is preferred.
P.E.O. is an international women’s organization which supports women’s education through grants, loans, and scholarships.