School plans variety show
The Hilo High School class of 2012 will present a variety show at 7 p.m. Feb. 17. The acts range from hula dances to rock bands and is guaranteed fun. The show will be taking place at the Hilo High School auditorium, 556 Waianuenue Ave. Entry is $5 at the door and all proceeds go to the class of 2012 treasury.
Center presents class schedule
Registration is currently under way for the Spring 2012 Lifelong Learning program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honokaa.
The program, now in its sixth year, is offering various classes reflecting the needs of the community, including an American Sign Language series.
Another class expected to attract a lot of interest is Couponing, which has become the latest market trend. Brandi Baji, the founder of Hilo Coupon Moms, will teach couponing levels 1 and 2 in Hilo, Honokaa, and Kona.
Back by popular demand are both the basic and advanced grant writing classes held in Kona.
The basic class teaches participants about the grant writing process, how to write a compelling statement of need, and learn what funders are looking for in grant proposals.
The advanced class teaches fine-tuning grant writing skills and getting an edge over the competition. Instructor Jeani Navarro has more than 30 years of grant writing experience.
Advanced registration is required and space is limited. To register or for more information, call NHERC at 775-8890. For class details, visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/nherc/NHERCNon-Credit.php.
Oda selected to lead civic group
Russ Oda, a kamaaina architect in Hilo, has been installed president of the Chinese Civic Association of Hawaii. His reign began with the start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon on Jan. 23.
At a recent Chinese new year banquet, Oda said he was looking forward to a fruitful year for his organization in promoting Chinese cultural activities on the Big Island.
Oda, who has been a long-time member of the civic group, succeeded Newton Chu, a Big Island attorney and an active member in many charity and civic organizations.
Chu continues to serve as immediate president on the board of directors.
