Additional volunteers needed for comfort program
Originally launched this fall, North Hawaii Community Hospital is seeking additional residents to participate in the Comfort Rounding program to assist patients.
Laughter Therapy
Aloha and happy 2019 tomorrow as you read this last one for 2018! It will be short because I want to go surfing, golfing and bike riding! And if you think I can still do all that, you’re nuts!
Tutu’s House
Caregiving Conversations will gather from 11 a.m.-noon this Wednesday led by professional caregiver Karyn Clay. Whether you are a caregiver by heart, hire or relationship, join fellow caregivers in sharing stories, support and inspiration.
A walk down memory lane: Three Honokaa buildings added to National Historic Places list in 2018, further preserving the town’s history
HONOKAA — Taking the 1-mile walk down Mamane Street in Honokaa Town is like a step back in time — as far back as the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
‘Unrestricted giving:” Peter Merriman donates $30,000 to three local organizations marking restaurant’s 30th anniversary
WAIMEA — Peter Merriman’s employees from across the islands, local farmers, ranchers and long-time regulars gathered at his first restaurant, Merriman’s Waimea, Tuesday morning to celebrate its 30 years in business.
An ancient approach for modern times: Vaastu architecture finds its way to Waimea
WAIMEA — In India thousands of years ago, temples and houses were often constructed using specific building codes written in texts called Vaastu Shastras. Comprised of strict rules governing mathematics, proportion and geometry, the ancient Indian architecture acted as a guideline to design homes that enhanced positive energy.
The nativity scene, ranch-style
WAIMEA — Nativity scenes at Christmas are commonplace throughout the Christian world. In the Kohala Mountains, there’s one that’s particularly unique.
Two WMS teachers earn National Board Certification
WAIMEA – Nau’i Murphy and Shelby Loo — two Waimea Middle School (WMS) teachers — recently earned National Board Certification, the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education in America.
Parker lower school students make the season bright
The Parker School Winter Holiday Concert was held Thursday in Parker Theatre. Children in kindergarten through grade five performed traditional and Hawaiian holiday songs and dances.
Waimea Ocean Film Festival tickets, schedule available
More than 60 films, coupled with filmmaker Q&As, presentations and panel discussions will be included in the four-day annual festival Jan. 1-4 along the Kohala Coast. Venues include the Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea Resort, and Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. Tickets can be purchased for day passes or the entire week.
NHCH hosting monthly cancer support group this Thursday
From 2-4 p.m. this Thursday, the monthly support group gathering will be held at at North Hawaii Community Hospital with educational presentations on a variety of topics of interest to cancer patients and their families, as well as informal discussion in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Deadline extended to Jan. 7 to submit comments
Residents can still comment on the U.S. Navy’s plans for joint special operations training off the West Hawaii coast, including North Hawaii locations.
“Across the Universe”
On New Year’s Eve Hawaii Time, the NASA New Horizons spacecraft will pass by an object known as 2014 MU69, nicknamed Ultima Thule. The name Ultima Thule comes from Greek and Roman literature and map-making meaning “the farthermost northern place, almost mythical in its existence.” It’s an appropriate nickname for the object, as the flyby of MU69 is the farthest planetary flyby in history.
Laughter Therapy
The following 12 letters were sent from Miss Aberdeen McHolstein to her lover, John, on The 12 Days of Christmas:
Tutu’s House
Self Massage for Ear &Head will be offered from 10:30 a.m.-noon this Saturday led by Chikako Hoshino-Powers, CMT, specializing in fascia and connective tissue body realignment. Proper head massage enhances psychological well-being and relieves tension. Learn to relax and release stress by using simple applications that have powerful benefits. This practice can release emotions you might not realize you’ve been holding. Ear reflexology massage stimulates and supports health and energy for the entire body. Bring one large and two hand towels.
On the culinary horizon: Seven new dining outlets joining Kohala Coast shopping centers
KOHALA COAST — Foodies can choose from a wide variety of new culinary options along the Kohala Coast this month and into the New Year.
Food for the holidays: SNAP develops special produce program for December and the New Year
HAWI — Food security has been improving this year in North and West Hawaii Island.
Fairmont Orchid honors Hokulea voyage with holiday chocolate display
KOHALA COAST — Fairmont Orchid is paying homage to Hawaii’s iconic Hokulea voyage with a chocolate canoe on display in the resort’s lobby now through Jan. 2, 2019.
$470,000 raised for Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation: Waimea resident helps organize two-day fundraiser
KOHALA COAST — Supporters from Hawaii and the mainland came together Nov. 9 and 10 to attend E ha ‘awi i ka mana’ olana (to give hope), a weekend of events and activities on the Kohala Coast to benefit the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF).
Kanu o Ka Aina shines at Festival of Lights
Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Public Charter School’s gym lit up Friday night as hundreds of children, their parents and grandparents attended the annual Festival of Lights, one of the larger school-wide fundraiser events. Last year KANU raised about $18,000 from items sold at dozens of art and food booths that supported individual hui/classes for students in preschool through twelfth grades.
