Lauhala bracelet weaving class coming up
Lauhala bracelet weaving class coming up
Attendees of a lauhala bracelet weaving class will learn the varied traditional uses for each part of the hala tree, including how to gather and prepare leaves for weaving. They will also create your own bracelet.
The class is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Christ Church Episcopal on Konawaena School Road.
Cost is $15. Attendees should bring a hand towel.
Registration: Cindy Kuupua Whitehawk, blossoming_whitehawk@yahoo.com, 987-2662.
Chamber networking event planned
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, hosted by Wasabi Tours Hawaii 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine restaurant in Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Tasty Japanese cuisine, pupu and cold libations will be offered. Wasabi Tours Hawaii will award a free tour to a lucky recipient.
The Chamber’s monthly pau hana – which meets every third Wednesday of the month – is a networking event affording attendees the chance to link with others in the local business community, network with and meet new members and exchange business cards.
Admission is $30, or $15 for chamber members and first-time non-members. Registration and prepayment is required at www.kona-kohala.com.
Info: 329-1758, info@kona-kohala.com.
Snorkel day for people with disabilities
A snorkel day for people with disabilities is planned at 10 a.m. Friday at Kahaluu Beach. This is a free event for people with disabilities and their ohana. Attendees should bring a potluck dish to share.
Waverider Hokupaa school community meeting Thursday
Parents, community members, students, faculty and staff are invited to the Waverider Hokupaa School Community Council meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kealakehe High School Library.
Current members and new volunteers are welcome. The group will rereview the bylaws and processes of the council and review the academic plan, the CNA process, participating in a training on facilitative leadership. Attendees will also discuss any waivers or exemptions that may need to be processed.
Info: Cassandra Macatiag at 313-3654.
Kailua-Kona Seniors to attend movie day
The Kailua-Kona Seniors will attend a movie at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A.
The movie day is open to all seniors. The movie this month is “Loving,” a biography of an interracial couple, whose arrest led to a legal battle that would end at the Supreme Court.
The Kailua-Kona Seniors will not meet at Hale Halawai this week.
Info: Kelly, 323-4340.
College open house explains education programs options
A workshop on University of Hawaii at Hilo education programs is planned from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaii Community College – Palamanui in Room A-107.
The School of Education offers three programs: 1. Master of Arts in Teaching, which leads to teacher licensure in the state of Hawaii
2. Master of Education for the professional development of in-service teachers
3. An undergraduate academic certificate in Educational Studies
Reservations: Carrie Kuwada Phipps, educational specialist, carriekp@hawaii.edu, 969-8808.
Lions Club health fair Saturday
The Lions Club of Kona will hold its annual health screening event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Konawaena Elementary School. The event gives the South Kona community the opportunity to receive some free medical, vision, hearing and dental screening that would also include free referrals to providers should they warrant further health care. The Lions Club of Kona has found out through our 82 years of service to the community that often times families and individuals do not have extra money to get screened or get checkups.
The Lions have also recruited many other health related organizations to participate. West Hawaii Community Health Center will be providing blood pressure and blood sugar testing, as well as health insurance counseling. The diversity of other booths range from public health education, to senior assisted living.
Kona Baptist Church will offer a sports Camp on the playing field and will cook a meal for all participants.
Aloha Quilters of Kona meets
The monthly meeting of Aloha Quilters of Kona begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Living Stones Church at Pine Trees Plaza, 73-4040 Hulikoa Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Aloha Quilters of Kona is composed of quilters working in both traditional and Hawaiian styles. The group meets informally on the third Saturday of each month to share old and new ideas and techniques and to promote the art of quilting in the community. New members, novice quilters or “old hands” are welcome.
Info: Eileen, 328-8027 or Lana, 329-3723.