Laughter Therapy: 02-04-19
Good day my friends … and let’s get started with some “one liners” …
Atop Maunakea, it’s safety first
While we have not had much snow so far this winter, it’s never too late to see flurries at the summit. Snow in Hawaii is a treat, but often the public cannot experience the snow immediately. There is a very important reason for the delay — safety.
Use the Heart for Good
Now that the holidays are behind us, we’ve all managed to corral our food intake, ramp up our movement program and shed extra weight that may have latched on, right? Well, if you are anything like me, reality falls a bit short.
Keeping Waipio: Bishop Museum abandons plan to sell off land in treasured valley
HILO — Bishop Museum will retain ownership of its Waipio Valley lands.
Northern Notes: 01-28-19
Hazardous waste collection March 2
One More New Years Celebration
The new year festivities aren’t over yet.
26th annual Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Feb. 2
WAIMEA — It’s almost time for Waimea to turn pink with culture, food, entertainment and crafts.
Walk the talk
KAMUELA – It feels good to be champs.
Waimea Country School makes a difference
Laughter Therapy column: 01-28-19
Aloha and happy day! Yep, time marches on, it is almost February, shortest month of the year. I always called it “my month” because my nickname as a child was midget! My response to that … “I’ll show them!”
Waikoloa Reservoir No. 1 repairs meeting set
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply will hold a meeting on the long-awaited repairs project at Waikoloa Reservoir No. 1, the department announced in a press release.
Asian Fest comes to Queens’ MarketPlace Feb. 1
A celebration of the far east and a rousing welcome to the Year of the Pig, Queens’ MarketPlace invites the community to join it for Asian Fest 5-8 p.m. Feb. 1.
Tutu’s House: 01-21-19
Beginner’s Yoga is being held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. with Kiyomi Falcon, RYT, LMT; yoga has both preventive and therapeutic benefits. It increases body awareness, relieves chronic stress patterns and muscle strain, relaxes mind and body, centers attention, sharpens concentration and frees the spirit. Kiyomi also incorporates meditation practice into this class.
Northern Notes: 01-21-19
Waikoloa Reservoir No. 1 repairs meeting planned
Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center opens food court
KAILUA-KONA — Cuisine options have expanded in Waikoloa Village with the opening of a food court at the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center.
Having a cow: Animals rescued from lava finding homes
Preserving a legacy: Paniolo Preservation Society to celebrate opening of pa’u exhibit Jan. 19
WAIMEA — From its earliest days as a stallion station to today being the site of the Paniolo Heritage Center and home to the Paniolo Hall of Fame, Pukalani Stables has long been central to preserving the story of the generations of paniolo that shaped this region.
Northern Notes: 01-14-19
Volunteers needed at Waimea Outdoor Circle
Kupuna Transitions: Creating space is key
Welcome to a new year with fresh possibilities! Let’s look at how we can get set up for success. Many of us completely eliminate a vice or start something new at the beginning of the calendar year with the intent to start with a clean slate, wishing there was an actual reset button in life to help those dramatic shifts in our lifestyle stand firm without that habitual pull back toward the unwanted behavior. Many of our relapses toward old patterns are triggered by the need for comfort or familiarity when outside influences leave us feeling uncomfortable or stressed.
Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation gives $1M to Parker School for gym
KAMUELA – The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation awarded Parker School a $1 million grant, the largest gift in the school’s 43-year history and the foundation’s largest donation on Hawaii Island.
