Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library opens registration October 3 for next First Saturday art class
Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library of the Hawaii State Public Library System opens registration on Tues., Oct. 3 for the next First Saturday Community Art Class, Fiber Art, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 4. The free First Saturday Community Art Classes are presented in partnership with the Waimea Arts Council
Waimea Arts Council artist Lorrie Taylor will lead the class for beginning artists ages 10+. Students will look at the Huichol style of yarn art and create a “painting” using yarn. Students will use templates, or create their own design, and “paint” it by applying colored yarns.
Classes are 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.
Kaiser Permanente offering updated COVID vaccines
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is currently offering to members ages 6 months and older the updated COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer at most of its clinics across the state, including two on Hawaii Island.
The two Hawaii Island locations are:
Hilo Clinic — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.), Monday through Friday.
Kona Medical Office — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.), Monday through Friday.
No appointment is required, but Kaiser is not administering the COVID-19 vaccine to nonmembers.
Vaccine supply may be limited initially, but Kaiser expects to have consistent supply in the coming weeks.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated vaccine.
The CDC allows COVID-19 vaccination at the same time as the flu vaccine across all age groups eligible for the COVID vaccine. The updated COVID vaccine will be covered according to the coverage of routine vaccinations provided by members’ plan benefits when administered at a Kaiser Permanente facility.
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