Hawaii Island residents are invited to attend SpeakOut events Friday and Saturday to help guide the 2018 Kilauea eruption recovery efforts.
Both events will be held at the Pahoa High and Intermediate School cafeteria, with the first focusing on Puna’s youth.
The Friday Youth SpeakOut is scheduled from 4:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will include a student panel addressing the topic of resilient recovery, STEM activities, and a light dinner. Students, their ohana, and school faculty are welcome to attend.
The Saturday SpeakOut will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is organized for the general public. Residents can drop-in at any time.
This event focuses on Phase III of Kilauea eruption recovery: identifying strategies and actions. The Hawaii County recovery team will provide a report back about ongoing engagement efforts and interactive activities related to recovery strategies and decision making.
Additionally, the county is organizing an art contest for students attending high schools in Puna. Students are asked to design an image reflecting what being “Puna and Hawaii Island Strong” means to them.
The top three entries will be awarded Individual Development Accounts in amounts of $500, $750 or $1,000. The deadline for entry is Oct. 21.
Info: https://recovery.hawaiiCounty.gov