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| Ikaika Grace and Lorilee Lorenzo represented Kaʻū in the Hilo Christmas Parade on Saturday. Photo from Lorilee Lorenzo |
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| A Giving Tuesday request from Habitat for Humanity. |
"There are no words to describe what an impact that leaves on the families we help. The smiles, and having a secure and safe place to call home, are priceless. You are transforming lives of families in need in our island community."
Bay Clinic is the largest non-profit community health center on Hawai’i Island. The group employs approximately 180 health care professionals and support staff, which is about $13 million in annual salaries and wages for East Hawai’i residents, a significant contribution to the local economy and workforce infrastructure. Bay Clinic provides access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare on Hawai’i Island, serving 22,096 East Hawai’i residents with approximately 80,000 visits annually.
Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi is "dedicated to improving the wellness and well-being of Hawaiʻi Island so that all residents can Live Longer & Feel Better, Together." A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1991, Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi serves as the Native Hawaiian Health Care System for Hawaiʻi Island. The group provides medical, behavioral health, and community education services "with the sole objective of improving access to quality healthcare, education, and services for the people of Hawaiʻi County."
Hawaiʻi Food Basket's mission is "To end hunger in Hawaiʻi County." The group's vision is that Hawaiʻi County will be "a model for food security and sustainability."
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Kaʻū High graduate Jacob Edwards has won three top short film awards at Laramie Film Festival. Photo by Aubrie Shindler |
JACOB EDWARDS, KAʻŪ HIGH and University of Wyoming
Edwards' two previous wins are Sock and A Potion. He earned a bachelors in Sociology and Business Communication and a minor in criminal justice at UW. He works for the state of Wyoming as a program trainer at the ARC of Laramie, teaching direct service workers who provide assistance to persons with head trauma and developmental disabilities.
The filmmaker is son of Ocean View resident Lisa Edwards and brother to Larissa Edwards, a 2008 graduate of Kaʻū High. Both won track scholarships to University of Wyoming Laramie . Larissa has worked as a school teacher and has a family.
All three films can be watched on YouTube on Edward's channel RAC For The People, https://youtu.be/kvLaGacYa7U.
All three films can be watched on YouTube on Edward's channel RAC For The People, https://youtu.be/kvLaGacYa7U.
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| Brig. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg, wife Bene, and daughter Chloe Anne, with Governor and Mrs. Ige. Photo from the governor's office |
BRIGADIER GENERAL ROY J. MACARAEG IS THE FIRST FILIPINO-AMERICAN TO BECOME A GENERAL IN THE HAWAIʻI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. At Washington Place , Gov. David Ige recently administered the oath of office to Macaraeg, who was promoted from the rank of colonel.
Macaraeg is a graduate of Farrington High School Iraq , Kuwait and Kosovo. He earned numerous awards.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara has been appointed to be the Adjutant General for the state's Department of Defense, effective Dec. 6. Hara replaces Maj. Gen. Arthur "Joe" Logan, who will retire from this position at the end of the year. Hara has served as deputy adjutant general since January 2015. He also heads the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard.
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Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara. Photo from the governor's office |
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T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League Registration and First Practice: Ocean View Team - Monday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 5, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice and registration. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call 808-938-1088.
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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 |
UPCOMING
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Dec. 3 (Committees), Wednesday, Dec. 4 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.
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Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Language Classes Level 2, Tuesdays, Dec. 3-Feb. 4, 4-5p.m. , Volcano Art Center
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Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Language Classes Level 3, Tuesdays, Dec. 3-Feb. 4, 6:30-8p.m. , Volcano Art Center
After Dark in the Park: Reintroduction of the ‘Ālala - Two Years Later, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7-8p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Rachel Kingsley of The ‘Ālala Project provides an update. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
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Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org
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Stewardship at the Summit, Dec. 6, 13, 21 and 28, 8:45a.m. , meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center
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Painting from Observation with Lisa Maria Martin, Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9a.m.-3p.m. , Volcano Art Center
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Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Dec. 7, 10a.m.-1p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
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SUNDAY, DEC. 8
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Tuesday, Dec. 3 and 17, 9a.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Empower Meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 17 and 31 – every other Tuesday, monthly – 11a.m.-1p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805
Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Language Classes Level 1, Tuesdays, Dec. 3-Feb. 4, 4-5p.m. , Volcano Art Center
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6-8p.m. , Pāhala Community Center
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Dec. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Fit & Firm Volcano Medium Intensity Strength Adult Exercise Class - 4 weeks, Fridays, starting Dec. 6, 8-9a.m. ,Volcano Art Center
Strong Seniors Chair Exercise Class - 4 weeks, Fridays, starting Dec. 6, 10-11a.m. ,Volcano Art Center
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
AdvoCATS, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7a.m.-4:30p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Realms and Divisions, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30a.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo
Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Dec. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m. -noon , Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free.
Blackwater Railroad Company Band, Saturday, Dec. 7, 7-10p.m. , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
41st Pāhala Christmas Parade, Sunday, Dec. 8, starts at Pāhala Armory. Eddie Andrade, 928-0808
Pele & Hi‘iaka, Sunday, Dec. 8,9:30-11:30a.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo
Pele & Hi‘iaka, Sunday, Dec. 8,
Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Dec. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m. , Volcano Art Center
MONDAY, DEC. 9
Accordion Paper Reindeer Activity Registration, Dec. 9-17, Ka‘u District Gym. Program takes place Wednesday, Dec. 18, 3:30-5p.m. , multipurpose room. Grades K-6. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Pom Pom Wreath Registration, through Dec. 4. Kahuku Park Hawaiian Ocean 3-4p.m. Ag
Santa's Workshop Event Registration, through Dec. 11, Ka‘ū District Gym. Event takes place Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-7:30p.m. All ages. 928-31
Christmas Coloring Contest Registration, through Dec. 11, Ka‘ū District Gym. Deadline for entries is Thursday, Dec. 12, 6p.m. Grades Pre-K t
Holiday Ornament Registration, through Dec. 16, Kahuku Park. Program takes place Wednesday, Dec. 18, 3-4p.m. Ages 6-14. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Christmas in the Country featuring 20th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, daily, through Dec. 31, Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees app
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League Registration and First Practice: Ocean View Team - Monday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 5, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice and registration. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call 808-938-1088.
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