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| Easter music, Hawaiian style, with Calvin Ponce, Makana Kamahele, and Guy Sesson at the Pāhala Preschool. See photos and story below. Photo by Julia Neal |
Gov. David Ige inserted his influence on Friday by sending lawmakers a letter of support for House Bill 1326 HD2, which would give rights to large landowner Alexander & Baldwin to continue diverting water from streams for the next seven years. The bill, which failed in committee, could be pulled to the Senate floor on Monday. The legislation would override Hawaiʻi courts that ordered the return of water to its natural flow, that the era of diverting water to grow sugar cane is over.
The bill supported by Ige would also help Kaʻū farmers and ranchers keep their water sources for now. The Kaʻū agricultural water comes from tunnels in the side of the volcano, not streams supporting Hawaiian agriculture and wildlife.
An alternative bill, proposed by Sen. Kai Kahele, would have allowed Kaʻū ranchers and farmers and other small users of water to continue with their water sources - separated from the large users like A&B. Opponents contend that A&B was promised $62 more million from the buyer of its Maui land should it be able to guarantee water rights. Water is not a commodity to be sold by private enterprise, contend the opponents who have described the measure as "the water theft bill."
Ige, however, objected to separating the big and small users, writing, "the law cannot be applied in a discriminatory fashion... all water permittees and applicants must comply with the law and the law cannot be specifically enforced against some permittees and applicants but not others."
In response to Ige's letter, Hawaiʻi Sierra Club Executive Director Marti Townsend wrote that the governor "is essentially using his office to influence pending legislation to circumvent a court ruling for the benefit of one major corporation. His administration is failing to take responsibility for their role in this situation. It looks like the state Department of Land & Natural Resources," which is in charge of stewarding Hawaiʻi's water sources, "has done next to nothing on this issue for the last three years, and now as the deadline approaches, and A&B risks losing $62 million, it is a crisis. I do not buy it."
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| Eddie Andrade brought out his many keiki games, including this wooden machine to launch frogs. Photo by Julia Neal |
An alternative bill, proposed by Sen. Kai Kahele, would have allowed Kaʻū ranchers and farmers and other small users of water to continue with their water sources - separated from the large users like A&B. Opponents contend that A&B was promised $62 more million from the buyer of its Maui land should it be able to guarantee water rights. Water is not a commodity to be sold by private enterprise, contend the opponents who have described the measure as "the water theft bill."
Ige, however, objected to separating the big and small users, writing, "the law cannot be applied in a discriminatory fashion... all water permittees and applicants must comply with the law and the law cannot be specifically enforced against some permittees and applicants but not others."
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| Children run for the eggs at Pāhala Elementary the day before Easter. Photo by Julia Neal |
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| Keiki spin the wheel for a prize at Pāhala Preschool. Photo by Julia Neal |
Senate Bill 50 SD2 HD1 would appropriate $910,000 – $455,000 for each of the next two fiscal years – to continue Hawaiʻi Nutrition Employment and Training and hire seven full-time instructional and student support positions. HINET help pay for food, transportation, books, and necessary tools for students who are eligible for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and are enrolled at least part-time at a University of Hawaiʻi Community College in an approved program. HINET staff also support the students' needs and goals, matching them with training. HINET began in 2015, and is a partnership between state Department of Human Services and UH.
SB316 SD2 HD2 provides $1.4 million – $700,000 for each of the next two fiscal years – to continue the Promise Program. It would cover community college tuition for eligible students once all other federal aid and public and private scholarships are exhausted. It requires UH to collect data on how well the Promise Program influences recipients in completing a degree program.
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| Coloring for all the keiki at Pāhala Preschool Photo by Julia Neal |
Chair of the House Lower & Higher Education Committee Rep. Justin Woodson said more than 1,500 community college students have been helped by the Promise Program since it began in 2017University of Hawaiʻi Community College
"The Legislature wants to ensure that as much of these funds as possible go to students who may not otherwise have attended college, and that the scholarship is effective in helping students complete a degree program. If you want to invest in yourself, then we at the Legislature want to invest in you," said Woodson.
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| Big Mouth accepts the toss at Pāhala Preschool. Photo by Julia Neal |
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| Easter baskets are almost full at Pāhala Elementary. Photo by Julia Neal |
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PĀHALA PRESCHOOL AND PĀHALA ELEMENTARY DREW DROVES OF KEIKI for two Easter Egg Hunts today. At Pāhala Preschool, Eddie Andrade - well known for his role as Santa during 40 years of Christmas Parades - brought out his many wooden games for children. The Easter celebration featured songs from musicians Calvin Ponce, Makana Kamahele, and Guy Sesson, with food and games for all. At nearby Pāhala Elementary and Kaʻū High School, the Easter Egg Hunt was tied to a health fair. See more on the health fair in tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs.
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| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said, "Unlike President Trump, I will not turn our great country into the prostitute of Saudi Arabia." Photo from tulsi2020.com |
Gabbard also said Trump's veto "is further, a betrayal of his campaign promise to end 'stupid wars.' Trump is caving to the neocons around him who are fomenting regime change war in Venezuela and Iran , and escalating the new Cold War and nuclear arms race. These wars have and will continue to waste trillions of dollars and thousands of American lives, undermine our national security by strengthening terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, and cause untold suffering and devastation for the people in the countries where we wage these wars.
"We are complicit in the genocide that Saudi Arabia is carrying out in Yemen , that has killed tens of thousands of innocent children and civilians as well as the deaths of millions more from disease and starvation. We must do the right thing and stop assisting Saudi Arabia as they carry out this genocide.
"We already know Trump is more interested in pleasing the Saudis than doing what's right, but we don't have to accept that. I will put the interests and the values of the American people first, not the interests of the theocratic dictatorship of Saudi Arabia ."
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| After another bombing in Yemen. Photo from tulsi2020.com |
Said Gabbard, "As a veteran, this is personal. The direct and indirect costs of these unnecessary, costly interventionist wars take a heavy toll on our troops and veterans, and on the American people. Our communities face crumbling infrastructure, failing public schools, skyrocketing costs of healthcare and housing, and so much more while we spend trillions of dollars on regime change wars and nation-building.
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| Pres. Trump meeting with Saudi Arabian representatives. Photo from tulsi2020.com |
"Unlike President Trump, I will not turn our great country into the prostitute of Saudi Arabia."
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USING THE PLATFORM OF 4/20, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today sent out a message to supporters about legalizing marijuana: "I'm passionate about legalizing marijuana because to me, it's a basic question of fairness and freedom of choice for the American people. And since 60 percent of voters support legalizing pot, it's clear that the American people agree. It appalls me that marijuana is considered a Schedule 1 drug, alongside heroin, and that our country arrested 600,000 people just for possession in 2017 alone.
"Meanwhile, Big Pharma gets off scot free for pushing highly addictive opioids on to patients who don't need them. Justice means expunging the records of those with marijuana possession charges and fully prosecuting Big Pharma for fueling an opioid epidemic that has killed thousands."
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ALL HAWAIʻi ISLAND KTA SUPER STORES AND EXPRESS OFFER DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, the Food Basket's healthy food incentive program. Primarily funded by the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant, DA BUX doubles low-income Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cardholders' purchasing power for fruits and vegetables while supporting Hawaiʻi Island farmers. Read the press release or contact Chelsea Takahashi at 808-933-6030 to learn more.
FOOD SAFETY REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED to Tuesday, April 30, for farmers and ranchers. Refer to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture's website for more information and to apply. For assistance preparing an application, contact The Kohala Center's agricultural outreach specialist Maile Woodhall atmwoodhall@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.THE AG2019 PROPOSAL DEADLINE IS EXTENDED to Friday, April 26. The 2019 Hawaiʻi Agriculture Conference happens October 15 and 16 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu. The theme is AGdaptation: Hawaiʻi's Growing Opportunity. Complete the application online. Contact agconference@agleaderhi.org with questions.
A FARM TO STATE COORDINATOR position is open for the state Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture. This full-time position is an employment opportunity in the emerging field of farm to state initiatives. The coordinator will work to increase use of locally produced commodities in Hawaiʻi's educational and institutional markets. Refer to the position description for more information. Contact hdoa.hr@hawaii.gov with questions.
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Trojans Athletic Director Kalei Namohala, Deisal Martinez of Honokaʻa, Andre Carvalho of Kaʻū, Dustin Dancel of Kaʻū, and June Domondon of ‘O Kaʻū Kākou. Photo from Kaʻū Athletics |
CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP ENROLLMENT through U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is open through Friday, May 10. NRCS plans to invest up to $700 million in this program during fiscal year 2019 to help farmers, ranchers, and landowners achieve their conservation and management goals. Refer to the agency's press release for more information.
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Track & Field at KS Hawaiʻi, Kaʻū's Luke Watson - Shot Put. Photo from Kaʻū Athletics |
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KAʻŪ TROJANS BOYS VOLLEYBALL traveled to Honokaʻa yesterday for a three-set game. The Trojans fiercely battled against the Dragons but succumbed, with Honokaʻa taking each set, 25-15, 25-17, and 28-30.
Andre Carvalho and Dustin Dancel of Kaʻū, and Deisal Martinez of Honokaʻa, helped raise $750 for Kaʻū Athletics through the ‘O Kaʻū Kākou Serve For Cash at the game.
The Trojans Track & Feild Team was at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi today. Luke Watson competed in the Shot Put. William Tabios competed in the 300 meter Hurdle.
The Trojans Track & Feild Team was at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi today. Luke Watson competed in the Shot Put. William Tabios competed in the 300 meter Hurdle.
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| Track & Field at KS Hawaiʻi, Kaʻū's William Tabios - 300m Hurdle. Photo from Kaʻū Athletics |
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com |
Baseball:
Fri., April 26, BIIF Finals
Sat., April 27, BIIF Finals
Wed.-Sat., May 8-11, HHSAA
Softball:
Wed., May 1-4, HHSAA
Boys Volleyball:
Mon. April 22, BIIF First Round
Wed., April 24, BIIF Semi-Finals
Thu., April 25, BIIF Finals
Thu.-Sat., May 2-4, HHSAA
Track:
Fri., April 26, 2 p.m. , BIIF Semi-Finals
Sat., April 27, 3 p.m. , BIIF Finals
Fri.-Sat., May 3-4, HHSAA
May Day is Lei Day, May 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hands on lei making demonstrations, live music and hula. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Arts and Crafts Activity: Boy's Day Craft, Wednesday, May 1, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 23-30. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Arts and Crafts Activity: Thumbprint Art, Wednesday, May 1, 3:30-5p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. Register keiki grades K-6 April 22-30. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Arts and Crafts Activity: Boy's Day Craft, Wednesday, May 1, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 23-30. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Arts and Crafts Activity: Thumbprint Art, Wednesday, May 1, 3:30-5p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. Register keiki grades K-6 April 22-30. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
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SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 21, 7 a.m. – noon, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café. Menu includes Honey Glazed Ham, Beef Pot Roast with Gravy, Omelet Station, Waffle Bar with Sauce and Toppings, and more. No reservations required. $17.95/adult, $10.95/ages 6-11. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m. in the ‘Ōhi‘a Room, Kīlauea Military Camp. Open to keiki 10 years and under; bring Easter basket. Register: 967-8352 before 8:45 a.m. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Easter Sunday Services, April 21, 9:30 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. 939-7000
MONDAY, APRIL 22
Hypertension Management, Monday, April 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kaʻū District Gym, with Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 23
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, April 23 (Committees), Wednesday, April 24 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.
HOVE Road Maintenance Board Mtg., Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m., HOVE Road Maintenance office. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com
Merrie Monarch Festival Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Day 1: Weave coconut leaves, make lei. Rupert Tripp Jr. performs. Day 2: Learn/play the Hawaiian board game kōnane, learn about the tools, alter and plants that symbolize hula. Ti "Kawehi" Chun and Pōki‘i Seto perform. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo
Arts and Crafts Activity: Paint a Rainbow, Tuesday, April 23, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 15-18. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
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Read to Me, Tuesday, April 23, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., multi-purpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym. Open to keiki grades K-6. Free. Register April 15-22. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
After Dark in the Park: Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 Lower East Rift Zone Eruption, Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Carolyn Parcheta recounts the progression and shares her experiences monitoring this dramatic eruption. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wednesday, April 24, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years and older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required: 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, April 25, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Classroom 35, Building F, Nā‘ālehu Elementary School. Provides local forum for community members. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us
Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Vendor Application Deadline for Ho‘olaule‘a, Friday, April 26. To become a vendor, contact Brenda Iokepa-Moses at biokepamoses@gmail.com or 731-5409
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Coffee Talk at Kahuku - The Price of Paradise: The Story of Sandalwood in Hawai‘i, Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Talk story with John Stallman, biologist and former Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park ranger. Free. nps.gov/havo
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Pā‘ina & Open House, Friday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Pāhala Plantation House. Free; donations accepted for Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Scholarship Fund. Julia Neal, 928-9811, mahalo@aloha.net. kaucoffeefestival.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
11 a.m. at Kaʻū Coffee Mill. Enter a pūpū, entrée, or dessert, divided into adult and youth categories. The public is invited to enjoy free tastings. Contest entry info at KauCoffeeMill.com or KauCoffeeFest.com, or call 928-0550.
Healing Through Words with Dr. Heather Rivera, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Volcano Art Center. Creative writing workshop. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Sauerkraut and Kombucha with Jasmine Silverstein, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
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Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant, Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., Ka‘ū District Gym. Tickets: $10 donation. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques. kaucoffeefestival.com
Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 21, 7 a.m. – noon, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café. Menu includes Honey Glazed Ham, Beef Pot Roast with Gravy, Omelet Station, Waffle Bar with Sauce and Toppings, and more. No reservations required. $17.95/adult, $10.95/ages 6-11. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m. in the ‘Ōhi‘a Room, Kīlauea Military Camp. Open to keiki 10 years and under; bring Easter basket. Register: 967-8352 before 8:45 a.m. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Easter Sunday Services, April 21, 9:30 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. 939-7000
Easter Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Amazing GraceBaptist Church 10 a.m. , at the Discovery Harbour Community Center, 94-1581 Kaulua Circle , Nāʻālehu. A special Easter service will follow the breakfast; special activities and lessons will be provided for children. Join in for a morning of good food, fellowship, and worship. Pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fruit, and Miranda coffee are all on the menu. For more information, contact John Glenn at 970-623-1081.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
Hypertension Management, Monday, April 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kaʻū District Gym, with Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi.
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, April 23 (Committees), Wednesday, April 24 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.
HOVE Road Maintenance Board Mtg., Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m., HOVE Road Maintenance office. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com
Merrie Monarch Festival Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Day 1: Weave coconut leaves, make lei. Rupert Tripp Jr. performs. Day 2: Learn/play the Hawaiian board game kōnane, learn about the tools, alter and plants that symbolize hula. Ti "Kawehi" Chun and Pōki‘i Seto perform. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo
Arts and Crafts Activity: Paint a Rainbow, Tuesday, April 23, 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Register keiki ages 6-12 April 15-18. Free. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
After Dark in the Park: Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 Lower East Rift Zone Eruption, Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Carolyn Parcheta recounts the progression and shares her experiences monitoring this dramatic eruption. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wednesday, April 24, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years and older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required: 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org
Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, April 25, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Classroom 35, Building F, Nā‘ālehu Elementary School. Provides local forum for community members. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us
Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Vendor Application Deadline for Ho‘olaule‘a, Friday, April 26. To become a vendor, contact Brenda Iokepa-Moses at biokepamoses@gmail.com or 731-5409
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Pā‘ina & Open House, Friday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Pāhala Plantation House. Free; donations accepted for Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Scholarship Fund. Julia Neal, 928-9811, mahalo@aloha.net. kaucoffeefestival.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Healing Through Words with Dr. Heather Rivera, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Volcano Art Center. Creative writing workshop. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Sauerkraut and Kombucha with Jasmine Silverstein, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
ONGOING
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Kaʻū Coffee Fest invites non-profits, clubs, cooperatives, and businesses to sign up for booths at the 11th annual Kaʻū Coffee Fest Hoʻolauleʻa on Saturday, May 4 at Pāhala Community Center. The all-day event comes with music, hula, coffee tasting, and meeting the famous Kaʻū Coffee farmers. See
Booth fees are $100 for food vendors; $60 for non-food items and crafts, including coffee and coffee samples; and $35 for pre-approved information displays. No campaign and other political displays. Fifty percent discounts for non-profit organizations and cooperatives selling food, crafts, and coffee. Vendors must also obtain county vendor permits costing $30 each and a Department of Health permit, if serving food. Call Gail Nagata 933-0918. Apply by Friday, April 26. Application at KauCoffeeFestival.com. Email to biokepamoses@gmail.com; mail to Brenda Iokepa-Moses, P.O. Box 208 , Pāhala , HI 96777
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Hi-Employment Seeks Student Employees to work in a macadamia nut orchard on weekends and holidays. Duties include hand-harvesting macadamia nuts, filling and transporting nut bag and buckets, loading 25-plus pound bags into truck beds, and possible clearing of brush and branches. Applicants must be at least 15 years old, have a work permit, two forms of ID, and transportation to "Panaʻewa Stretch." Call for more details, 238-3741, hi-employment.com.
Exhibit: On Sacred Ground by Dino Morrow is open daily through Sunday, May 5 at Volcano Art Center Gallery. The public is invited to see documentary and protrait photography of Hula Arts at the Kīlauea Program. Visit volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
Kaʻū Coffee Recipe Contest Entry Deadline is extended to Saturday, April 27. The all-ages, fee-free contest is Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. at Kaʻū Coffee Mill. Enter a pūpū, entrée, or dessert, divided into adult and youth categories. The public is invited to enjoy free tastings. Contest entry info at KauCoffeeMill.com or KauCoffeeFest.com, or call 928-0550.
Exhibit: On Sacred Ground by Dino Morrow is open daily through Sunday, May 5 at Volcano Art Center Gallery. The public is invited to see documentary and protrait photography of Hula Arts at the Kīlauea Program. Visit volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade happens Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. The parade route begins at the Nāʻālehu Elementary School and ends at the Nāʻālehu Hongwanji Mission. To participate, call Debra McIntosh, 929-9872.
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