Soil, water district meeting Wednesday Soil, water district meeting Wednesday ADVERTISING The Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service center, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite
Soil, water district meeting Wednesday
The Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service center, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 148, Waimea.
To request an accommodation or auxiliary aid to attend the meeting call Margaret Fowler at 885-6602, ext. 100.
Investment fraud workshop slated Thursday
Outsmarting Investment Fraud, a free workshop, is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona. Participants will learn common tactics used by con artists and how to avoid them.
The workshop is presented by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Securities Exchange Commission, Better Business Bureau, AARP and the Office of the Securities Commissioner.
Registration is required; call toll-free (877) 926-8300 or visit aarp.cvent.com/fraudkona.
Students to perform olelo Hawaii opera
The public is invited to hear and see the moolelo of “Keaomelemele” come to life at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Hoike 2013, “E Hoi I Ke Kumuwaena — Return to the Source.” Students will share this legend through oli, mele and hula at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Koaia gymnasium on the Keaau campus.
Written in 1884 by Moses Manu, “Keaomelemele” features explanations about the gods, the priestly arts and the status of hula in those ancient days of the land. The story offers insights into the supernatural beings, eepa, and describes the origins of the reptilian moo, both as deities and as beings who hold sway over the watery places and wet niches of the Hawaiian archipelago.
“I’m not sure if an opera in olelo Hawaii has ever been done, but thanks to our musical director, Herb Mahelona, our haumana are going to break that ground,” said performing arts kumu Eric Stack.
Doors open at 6 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available for a $5 donation, which goes to the the school’s Na Hoopaepae student aid fund. Call Lisa Pana at 982-0733 to reserve tickets.
Line dance lessons taught Thursdays
Line dance classes are held Thursdays at the Kona United Methodist Church on Palani Road. The next session begins this week. Beginner courses run from 6 to 7 p.m.; classes for experienced dancers last from 7 to 8 p.m. This eight-week session ends May 9; class will not be held March 28.
The cost is $35 for one level, per session, or $49 for both. A single night drop-in fee is $7 for one class or $9 for both.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes — no brand-new athletic shoes. All ages are welcome; children younger than 12 attend free of charge.
Call Jean at 328-9946 for more information.
Beauty tips offered to women cancer patients
“Look Good, Feel Better,” a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Tutu’s House in Waimea.
The program offers assistance with appearance-related side effects of treatment including hair loss and skin changes. The session will also cover tips and tricks for wigs, scarves and other head coverings.
Registration is required; makeup is included. To register or for more information, call Cecily Nago or Sharese Thomas at 935-0025.
