Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library Saturday Community Art class registration begins June 1
Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library of the Hawaii State Public Library System will open registration on Thurs., June 1, for the next First Saturday Community Art Class, Sculpt Your Personal Guide, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., July 1. The free First Saturday Community Art Classes are presented in partnership with the Waimea Arts Council.
Waimea Arts Council artists Lorrie Taylor and Anne Sandler will lead the class, which will focus on guides and protectors found in various cultures, such as aumakua, charms, golems, talismans, tiki, totems, and more. Beginning artists ages 10+ will create their own person guide or protector from air-dry clay. Students will take home their art and paint (with instructions) to finish at home.
Classes will be held in the library meeting room, with all supplies provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Class size is limited and advance registration at the library for each class is required.
To register, or for more information, call 808-887-6067. The Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
DPS warns of sheriff impersonators, extortion scams
Reoccurring sheriff impersonator incidents have prompted the state Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to issue more scam warnings.
In recent weeks, several people have had callers, claiming to be deputy sheriffs, tell them that they have outstanding warrants because they failed to appear in court, according to the DPS.
One scammer even told a woman that she failed to appear at a hearing she was summoned to for her expert testimony. She was instructed to post a “surety bond” to freeze charges against her. She immediately hung up the phone and reported it.
“These scammers are getting very creative in their attempts to steal money. They’re using real deputies’ names, and they are spoofing real Sheriff Division phone numbers,” said State Sheriff Mark Hanohano in a statement. “We want to remind everyone that Hawaii sheriffs will not call you about missed court appearances or solicit any form of payment electronically, or by phone.
“The best thing to do is hang up and report it.”
Hawaii residents also are advised not to provide credit card numbers, bank account information, or other personal information to callers claiming to represent a law enforcement agency.
If you receive a call, text or email matching this scam, please alert the Sheriff Division by calling (808) 586-1352.
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