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A closer view of the braided section of the fissure 8 channel, with Highway 132 cutting across both branches. Read about the differences between the 2018 eruption and the 1955 eruption, below. USGS photo by M. Zoeller |
A COMMITTEE ON CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC IMPACTS IN HAWAI`I is expected to form next week. State Speaker of the House Scott Saiki said today that he will introduce a resolution for a Special Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness to identify the potential economic and financial impact to Hawaiʻi from the coronavirus, develop short-term and
long-term mitigation plans, and monitor conditions and outcomes.
"Hawaiʻi's Department of Health, Department of Defense and other agencies have been focused on health preparedness," said Saiki. "But just as importantly, we also need economic and financial preparedness." Saiki said with the significant drop in the stock market and with the state's economic dependence on tourism and imported goods, lawmakers must quickly prepare for the growing fi
nancial impact on Hawaiʻi. "This committee will involve not just the government sector but the private sector, labor unions, and industries that would be impacted,"
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| Economic preparedness for the cost of health care and the disruption of the economy from the new coronavirus is the aim of a new committee proposed by the state Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
He told his colleagues in the House that the World Health Organization has raised its global spread warning of coronavirus or COVID-19 from "high" to "very high." Saiki said the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism reported a 7.3 percent drop in international passengers to Hawaiʻi in February and an estimated loss of $23 million in visitor expenditures due to the temporary suspension of flights to
and from South Korea.
Saiki said that during the 2008-2009 recession the state was forced to make budget cuts of $2.1 billion over a three-year period. "The state had to make some drastic decisions such as implementing the Furlough Friday program and reducing the public school week to four days. We need to be prepared for what may happen with coronavirus and how that may affect our state. If we are prepared, we should be in a position to mitigate any impacts that the state may experience from the
virus," he said.
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 2,800 people worldwide, the vast majority in mainland China. There have been more than 83,000 global cases, with infections in 49 countries on every continent except Antarctica. No cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Hawaiʻi at this time. The state is expected to start testing for the virus in about a week.
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Saiki said that during the 2008-2009 recession the state was forced to make budget cuts of $2.1 billion over a three-year period. "The state had to make some drastic decisions such as implementing the Furlough Friday program and reducing the public school week to four days. We need to be prepared for what may happen with coronavirus and how that may affect our state. If we are prepared, we should be in a position to mitigate any impacts that the state may experience from the
virus," he said.
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 2,800 people worldwide, the vast majority in mainland China. There have been more than 83,000 global cases, with infections in 49 countries on every continent except Antarctica. No cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Hawaiʻi at this time. The state is expected to start testing for the virus in about a week.
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| Next Wednesday, Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences will be the location of Democratic Party election of Precinct Officers and Delegates to the State Convention. Photo from Volcano School |
DEMOCRATS WILL MEET ALL ACROSS THE STATE NEXT WEDNESDAY, March 4 to elect Delegates to the State Convention and to elect Precinct Officers. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the
meetings will begin at 7:00 pm. The east Ka`u and Volcano meeting place for District 3: Precincts 5/6/7 is Volcano School of Arts and Sciences - Keakealani Campus - 19-4024 Haunani Rd,. The west Ka`u into Kona meeting for all of District 5 is New Thought Center at 81-6587 Mamlahoa Hwy in Kealakekua. "These meetings are a great opportunity to meet your fellow Democrats in your neighborhood while getting engaged with the Democratic Party of Hawai'i," said a statement from the Democratic Party.
At the meetings elections will be held for Precinct and District Officers as well as delegates to the County and State Convention. It is also the beginning for choosing delegates to represent candidates and the state of Hawai'i at the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee on July 13th - 16th. To be able to vote and run for any of the elections, one must be 18 years old by Nov. 3; a registered voter in this state and member of the Democratic Party. Everyone will be able to register to vote and become members of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i at the March 4 meeting.
meetings will begin at 7:00 pm. The east Ka`u and Volcano meeting place for District 3: Precincts 5/6/7 is Volcano School of Arts and Sciences - Keakealani Campus - 19-4024 Haunani Rd,. The west Ka`u into Kona meeting for all of District 5 is New Thought Center at 81-6587 Mamlahoa Hwy in Kealakekua. "These meetings are a great opportunity to meet your fellow Democrats in your neighborhood while getting engaged with the Democratic Party of Hawai'i," said a statement from the Democratic Party.
At the meetings elections will be held for Precinct and District Officers as well as delegates to the County and State Convention. It is also the beginning for choosing delegates to represent candidates and the state of Hawai'i at the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee on July 13th - 16th. To be able to vote and run for any of the elections, one must be 18 years old by Nov. 3; a registered voter in this state and member of the Democratic Party. Everyone will be able to register to vote and become members of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i at the March 4 meeting.
Those thinking of running for Precinct Officer positions, Precinct President, 1st Vice President, Precinct Secretary, Precinct Treasurer and District Council Representative (District Councilperson) can read about their responsibilities at:http://bit.ly/DPHPrecOff
Those seeking District Chair, 1st District Vice Chair, District Secretary, and District Treasurer, can find out about their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHDistOfficer
For state positions - Party Chair, National Committeeperson, or State Central Committee member (elected by delegates at the State Convention) or other Party Officers (elected by the newly elected State Central Committee from their membership) - find out responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHSCCduties
For any questions about the March 4th Precinct Meetings please contact Michael Golojuch, Jr.,Co-chair of the DPH Membership Committee at michael@hawaiidemocrats.org
Regarding the Party-run Presidential Primary on April 4, there will be walk-in voting and ballot drop-off sites throughout the state. To vote, one must be a registered voter in the State of Hawaiʻi and an enrolled member of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi.
All new members who have registered to vote with the State of Hawaiʻi Office of Elections and enrolled with the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi after March 8, will not receive a mailed ballot but are welcome to cast their vote as walk-ins. Voter Registration and Party Enrollment is available through 3 p.m. HST on April 4, 2020 for purposes of voting in the PPP. Members who were mailed ballots are encouraged to mail in their ballots but will also be able to drop off their completed ballots at any of the 21 sites. On April 4, the sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All mailed ballots or dropped off ballots must be received by 3 p.m. April 4th, 2020. All members in line at 3 p.m. , and no later than 3 p.m., will be permitted to vote. Location in Ka`u is Ocean View Community Center.
For state positions - Party Chair, National Committeeperson, or State Central Committee member (elected by delegates at the State Convention) or other Party Officers (elected by the newly elected State Central Committee from their membership) - find out responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHSCCduties
For any questions about the March 4th Precinct Meetings please contact Michael Golojuch, Jr.,Co-chair of the DPH Membership Committee at michael@hawaiidemocrats.org
Regarding the Party-run Presidential Primary on April 4, there will be walk-in voting and ballot drop-off sites throughout the state. To vote, one must be a registered voter in the State of Hawaiʻi and an enrolled member of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi.
All new members who have registered to vote with the State of Hawaiʻi Office of Elections and enrolled with the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi after March 8, will not receive a mailed ballot but are welcome to cast their vote as walk-ins. Voter Registration and Party Enrollment is available through 3 p.m. HST on April 4, 2020 for purposes of voting in the PPP. Members who were mailed ballots are encouraged to mail in their ballots but will also be able to drop off their completed ballots at any of the 21 sites. On April 4, the sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All mailed ballots or dropped off ballots must be received by 3 p.m. April 4th, 2020. All members in line at 3 p.m. , and no later than 3 p.m., will be permitted to vote. Location in Ka`u is Ocean View Community Center.
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2020 Party-run Presidential Primaryregistered voter in the state of Hawai'i; and member of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i. Registerins will ensure eligibility to vote in the
ATTEND KAʻŪ CHAPTER HAWAIʻI FARMERS UNION UNITED MEETING March 5, 4:30 p.m. , at Ka Lae Coffee located on South Point Road in Nāʻālehu. The meeting will include a potluck. Attendees are asked to help make this a waste free event by bringing their own plate and utensils.
The agenda will include steps in electing the board, along with networking and making new connections.
Info on new digital membership cards that can be accessed on your smartphones will be sent out in the next newsletter.
Matt Drayer, Kaʻū Chapter Interim President, wrote, "We are excited to see you all and move forward with the Kaʻū chapter, further strengthening and empowering each other as farmers and farm supporters! Please bring anyone along with you that you believe would find interest in HFUU. Join us so that we may 'grow' together."
The agenda will include steps in electing the board, along with networking and making new connections.
Info on new digital membership cards that can be accessed on your smartphones will be sent out in the next newsletter.
Matt Drayer, Kaʻū Chapter Interim President, wrote, "We are excited to see you all and move forward with the Kaʻū chapter, further strengthening and empowering each other as farmers and farm supporters! Please bring anyone along with you that you believe would find interest in HFUU. Join us so that we may 'grow' together."
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AERIAL INSPECTIONS of Hawaiian Electric major overhead transmission lines can be expected from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exact times and routes will depend on weather conditions. Inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter and require the aircraft to fly low and slow which may cause some noise disturbances.
Hawaiian Electric apologizes for any disruption this may cause and sincerely thanks the community for their cooperation and understanding. If there are any questions or concerns, please call 969-6666.
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| Download Born of Fire, Born of the Sea. HVO Video |
Legacy of Magic in Hawai‘i, Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
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| Michelle Wall-O'Connor gives a lomilomi demonstration at the Park's annual cultural festival in 2017. NPS photo |
The Third Voyage of Captain James Cook, Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center Kealakekua Bay , February 14, 1779 . Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series.
Pū‘ohe Demonstration, Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
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1776 painting of Capt. James Cook by Sir Nathaniel Dance Holland |
A Walk into the Past with Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 a.m. , noon , and 2 p.m. , at Kīlauea Visitor Center Kīlauea Visitor Center Kīlauea Drama Entertainment Network (KDEN).
Explore Kahuku, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a self-guided hike, or join rangers on weekends for a two-hour guided trek at 9:30 a.m. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the mauka (inland) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5. Kahuku is located in Ka‘ū, and is about a 50-minute drive south of the park’s main entrance. Sturdy footwear, water, rain gear, sun protection and a snack are recommended for all hikes.
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Iilewa Fountain #1 from the air looking north on USGS photo |
Increased seismic activity and ground deformation began at Kīlauea 's summit in January 1953. Despite a short (4-day) summit eruption in May 1954, the summit continued to pressurize, and by August 1954, summit inflation was at its highest levels since 1924.
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Following two large earthquakes in the south Puna District in March 1954, HVO deployed a seismograph at Pāhoa School Pāhoa .
By Feb. 24, 1955 , the Pāhoa seismograph was recording 130 earthquakes a day. That daily number quickly rose to 700 earthquakes just three days later, and HVO scientists thought an eruption in the area was imminent.
Lava erupted from the first LERZ fissure near Pu‘uhonua‘ula at 8:00 a.m. local time on Feb. 28. Fourteen additional fissures then opened down-rift of the first. By the time the eruption waned on the morning of March 7, several lava flows had crossed Highways 132 and 137, as well as the Pāhoa-Pohoiki road, isolating Kapoho Village
The eruption paused for six days, and then a new fissure opened approximately 3 km (1.8 mi) up-rift, near Kali‘u, on the evening of March 12. An additional eight fissures opened along this up-rift trend.
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A map of the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea Volcano showing the fissures and flow fields from the 1955 (blue) and 2018 (pink) eruptions. Portions of the 1955 lava flows that were covered during the 2018 eruption, are represented with a blue outline. USGS map |
The 1955 eruption abruptly ended on May 26 around 11:15 a.m. , following the sudden termination of seismic tremor. Overall, nearly 2 km (1.2 miles) of Highway 130 were cut by lava flows. Three lava lobes reached the ocean, covering sections of Highway 137 and cutting access to Kalapana in the process.
So how do the events of Kīlauea Volcano's 1955 LERZ eruption compare with its 2018 LERZ eruption?
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Fountains, fissures, and flow near Photo by George Ruhle courtesy of Hawai‘i |
The 1955 eruption lasted 88 days, with a brief (6-day) pause in activity after the first week. An additional two-week pause occurred in April, during which the coastal road to Kalapana was reopened. The eruption then resumed for another month, producing intermittent lava fountains up to 60 m (200 ft) high from several vents. During this renewed activity, lava ponded between two of the fissures. The lava pond eventually spilled over, producing multiple flows that crossed Highway 130 again, but stopped short of crossing Highway 137 and isolating Kalapana for a second time.
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| Looking north along the broad fissure 8 channel. At its widest section, the channel is about 430 meters (1400 feet wide). Highway 132 (upper right) can be seen cutting through the braided section of the channel. USGS photo by M. Zoeller |
Both eruptions opened 24 fissures that erupted lava. But, the estimated volume of lava erupted in 2018 was roughly seven times greater than that erupted in 1955.
The 1955 lava flows covered about 15.8 sq km (6.1 square miles) of land, burying around 10.1 km (6.3 mi) of roads and destroying 21 homes. In 2018, lava flows covered about 35.5 sq km (13.7 square miles) of land, burying 48.3 km (30 mi) of roads and destroying 723 structures.
In 1955, HVO's monitoring network on Kīlauea was sparse, but tilt measurements on the north rim of Kīlauea Crater recorded subsidence at the summit of the volcano. This subsidence, a result of the 1955 LERZ eruption, must have been more than 0.5 m (1.4 ft).
Prior to the 2018 LERZ eruption, a 10-year-long eruption persisted in Halema‘uma‘u, a crater within the caldera atop Kīlauea . This 2008–2018 eruption ended when magma drained from the summit magma reservoir in response to the LERZ eruption, which led to caldera collapses. The maximum subsidence recorded at Kīlauea 's summit in 2018 exceeded 500 m (1600 ft).
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Volcano Activity Updates
Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL . Kīlauea monitoring data over the past month showed no significant changes. Rates of seismicity were variable but within long-term values. Sulfur dioxide emission rates were low at the summit and below detection limits at Puʻu ʻŌʻō and the lower East Rift Zone. The water lake at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u continued to slowly expand and deepen.
This past week, about 80 small-magnitude earthquakes were recorded beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa ; the strongest was a M2.9 quake on Feb. 27. Deformation indicates continued slow summit inflation. Fumarole temperature and gas concentrations on the Southwest Rift Zone remain stable.
No earthquakes were reported felt in the Hawaiian Islands this past week.
Visit volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvofor past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 29
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 Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, bi-weekly, and weekly recurring events. Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 6,250 mailboxes throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com |
See daily, weekly, and monthly recurring Kaʻū and Volcano Events, Meetings, Entertainment, Exercise, Meditation, and more at kaucalendar.com.
Kaʻū Spring Sports Schedule
Girls Softball
Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. , @Waiakea
Wednesday, March 11, 3 p.m. , @Konawaena
Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. , host Kealakehe
Tuesday, March 17, 3 p.m. , host Pāhoa
Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. , @Keaʻau
Boys Baseball
Wednesday, March 4, 3 p.m. , host HPA
Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. . @Waiakea
Tuesday, March 10, 1 p.m. , @Konawaena
Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m. , host Kealakehe
Wednesday, March 18, 3 p.m. , @Pāhoa
Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m. , @Keaʻau
Boys Volleyball
Wednesday, March, 6 p.m., @Hilo
Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. , host Makualani
Friday, March 13, 6 p.m. , host Konawaena
Judo
Saturday, Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m. , @Kealakehe
Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. . @Kealakehe
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. , @Hilo
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. , @Konawaena
Track
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. , @Waiakea
Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m. , @Konawaena
UPCOMING
SATURDAY, FEB. 29Hawaiian Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count, Saturday, Feb. 29 and March 28, 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. , orientation included. Register at oceancount.org. Locations in Kaʻū are: Kaʻena Point in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Miloli‘i Lookout, Ka Lae Park, and Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park
Mixed Media Photo Encaustic with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. The class is slated for beginner to intermediate students. volcanoartcenter.org
MONDAY, MARCH 2
MONDAY, MARCH 2
Girl's Day Headband Craft Registration Deadline, Monday, March 2. Program Tuesday, March 3, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Kahuku Park in HOVE. Ages 6 to 12. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation, 929-9113
Hour-Long Lomilomi Massage, Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity Council, 95-5635 Māmalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi offers sliding-fee payment scale sessions with experienced Licensed Massage Therapist and lomilomi practitioner Lehua Hobbs. "Improve circulation, alleviate muscle pain, and improve your overall well-being." Call for appointment, 808-969-9220.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 3
Butterfly Art Project Registration Deadline, Tuesday, March 3. Program Wednesday, March 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kaʻū District Gym. Ages 5 to 12. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation, 928-3102
Byron Haynie Live Country Music, Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. No cover charge. KMC open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com, 967-8365
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Registration for Fundamental Baseball, through March 4 at Nāʻālehu Community Center, 95-5635 Mamālahoa Hwy. Ages 5 to 8. Program runs Thursday, March 5, 12, and 19, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shoes, gloves, and protective cups required. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation, 939-2510
OKK Farmers Market in Nāʻālehu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the future Nāʻālehu Senior Housing Site. Contact Sue Barnett for vending, 808-345-9374.
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Wonders of Watercolor Workshop Series with Nancy DeLucrezia, Wednesdays, March 4 through April 22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eight-week course designed for artists already working in watercolor who want to benefit from constructive feedback, and sharing of ideas and information, provided by group classes, to take work to a new level. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Register for Free PETFIX Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats and Dogs, Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, Ocean View Ranchos. Registration: contact Bridget at (808)990-3548 or petfixbigisland@gmail.com.
Hula Voices, Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., VAC Gallery. Presents engaging, intimate "talk story" session with Hawai‘i Island kumu hula. Features Noe Noe Kekaualua. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Eco-Tour at Shaka Forest Farms with Zach Mermel, Friday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Hour-Long Lomilomi Massage, Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity Council, 95-5635 Māmalahoa Hwy in Nāʻālehu. Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi offers sliding-fee payment scale sessions with experienced Licensed Massage Therapist and lomilomi practitioner Lehua Hobbs. "Improve circulation, alleviate muscle pain, and improve your overall well-being." Call for appointment, 808-969-9220.
Butterfly Art Project Registration Deadline, Tuesday, March 3. Program Wednesday, March 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kaʻū District Gym. Ages 5 to 12. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation, 928-3102
Byron Haynie Live Country Music, Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. No cover charge. KMC open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com, 967-8365
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Registration for Fundamental Baseball, through March 4 at Nāʻālehu Community Center, 95-5635 Mamālahoa Hwy. Ages 5 to 8. Program runs Thursday, March 5, 12, and 19, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shoes, gloves, and protective cups required. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation, 939-2510
OKK Farmers Market in Nāʻālehu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the future Nāʻālehu Senior Housing Site. Contact Sue Barnett for vending, 808-345-9374.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Register for Free PETFIX Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats and Dogs, Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, Ocean View Ranchos. Registration: contact Bridget at (808)990-3548 or petfixbigisland@gmail.com.
Hula Voices, Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., VAC Gallery. Presents engaging, intimate "talk story" session with Hawai‘i Island kumu hula. Features Noe Noe Kekaualua. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Eco-Tour at Shaka Forest Farms with Zach Mermel, Friday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
ONGOING
Purchase Tickets for Hawaiʻi International Music Festival, Sunday March 8, 6:30 p.m. , Pāhala Plantation House. The concert will feature music that will celebrate native plants of the Kaʻū Dryland Forest and will raise funds for Hoʻomalu Kaʻū. Tickets are $30, available at kauconcert.bpt.me. See himusicfestival.com for more.
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Performers are Maya Hoover , Hawaiʻi based Mezzo-Soprano at Professor at University of Hawaiʻi
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Sign Up Keiki for the Second Annual Kaʻū Children's Business Fair, to be held Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to noon at Pāhala Community Center ![]()
Kaʻū Children's Business Fair guidelines are designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. Parents of younger children (under eight years old) may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales. Parents may aid a child, but the child runs the business.
This second annual event, a fundraiser for Ocean View Community Association, will also feature food and live music, and prizes for the most impressive cars and bikes. Contact organizers Dennis Custard at 831-234-7143 or Ron Gall at 808-217-7982 to register or for more info.
Sign Up to Vend at the New ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Nāʻālehu Farmers Market, Wednesdays,8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site of the old Fruit Stand, mauka of Hwy 11 in Nāʻālehu. Vending focuses on Kaʻū products, including mushrooms from the new farm in Nāʻālehu, fresh breads, vegetables, fruits, and other products. The market may offer music in the future, and there are plans to acquire picnic tables for market goers. Call Manager Sue Barnett at 345-9374 to sign up.
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Register for Volcano's ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Keiki Dash by Wednesday, July 22. The second annual event will be held on Saturday, July 25. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to University of Hawaiʻi for furthering research of Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death and The Volcano School of Arts & Sciences. See webscorer.com to register.
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Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more. A free guided Cultural Forest Tour, and a Mele and Hula ‘Auana performance are also slated. Visit the website events calendar for the full lineup. volcanoartcenter.org
Sign Up to Be a Vendor at the Kauahaʻao Congregational Church Fundraising Bazaar by Wednesday, March 18. The annual event will be held Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Mamalahoa Hwy , Kamaoa Road , and Pinao Street , just above the Wong Yuen Store in Waiʻōhinu.
Individuals, schools, clubs, and sports/athletic groups are invited to be vendors at the "flea market" that will be located on the church lawn. The charge for a 10' X 10' space is $10. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tent, table and chairs, and if power is needed, generator. Vendors can sell anything except hot foods or plate lunches.
Vendors must fill out and submit a Vendor Application with the $10 fee by Wednesday, March 18. Call Debbie Wong Yuen at 928-8039 for the application.
The Church members will sell kalua pig and cabbage bowls, and smoked meat bowls, as well as baked goods, produce, and crafts.
For more information, call 928-8039.
Learn more about participating at childrensbusinessfair.org/pahala. Visit Kaʻū Children's Business Fair's Facebook event page facebook.com/KAUCBF/. RSVP to the event at facebook.com/events/925342784527676/. Text KAUKIDSFAIR to 31996 for updates and information (message and data fees may apply).
This second annual event, a fundraiser for Ocean View Community Association, will also feature food and live music, and prizes for the most impressive cars and bikes. Contact organizers Dennis Custard at 831-234-7143 or Ron Gall at 808-217-7982 to register or for more info.
Sign Up to Vend at the New ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Nāʻālehu Farmers Market, Wednesdays,
Register for Volcano's ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Keiki Dash by Wednesday, July 22. The second annual event will be held on Saturday, July 25. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to University of Hawaiʻi for furthering research of Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death and The Volcano School of Arts & Sciences. See webscorer.com to register. Half Marathon registration is $70 through May 24, $80 May 25 through July 22, and $90 for late registration. Registration for the 10K is $50 through May 24, $55 May 25 through Jul 22, and $60 for late registration. Registration for the 5K is $35 through May 24, $40 May 25 through July 22, and $45 for late registration. Keiki Dash registration is $10. All registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Late registration is only available at packet pickup or race day morning. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registration. Race Shirts will be included for Half Marathon and 10K participants only. For all other participants, shirts are available to purchase online.
Late registration is only available at packet pickup or race day morning. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registration. Race Shirts will be included for Half Marathon and 10K participants only. For all other participants, shirts are available to purchase online.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 in Hilo ; Friday, July 26 in Volcano; and Saturday, July 27, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. at the race start.
Half Marathon will start at 7 a.m. Other distances follow shortly after. Keiki Dash will begin at 10 a.m. on VSAS grounds. Race cut-off time for the Half Marathon is four hours. The races will begin and end in Volcano Village
Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more. A free guided Cultural Forest Tour, and a Mele and Hula ‘Auana performance are also slated. Visit the website events calendar for the full lineup. volcanoartcenter.orgTūtū & 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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