“The Ladies Of Aloha” — Ku‘uipo, Darlene &Karen — will be in concert from 2-4 p.m. at Kahilu Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 3.
These three superb singer-musician-entertainers — Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Darlene Ahuna and Karen Keawehawaii — share the stage in this benefit concert for the Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu, Chapter II (Waimea).
It is reserved seating.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 885-6868 or online at www.kahilu.theatre.org.
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Fire Chief Darren Rosario announced that fireworks permits will be issued beginning today at the following locations for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
The sites are: Pinky’s store in Papaikou (964-5858) and Hawaii Fire Administration Office at 25 Aupuni St., 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Setting off of fireworks is allowed only between the hours of 1-9 p.m. July 4. Permits should be visibly displayed at the site of use July 4, at the time of the firing.
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A festive celebration of Hawaii’s favorite flavors, Raiatea Helm is the icing on the cake at the first-ever “Roast &Roots” food event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay’s Convention Center.
The family friendly festival with arts and food booths, cooking demos, culinary competitions and all-day entertainment, wrapped up with an intimate concert at 2 p.m. is presented by the Hawaii Coffee Association, Kamehameha Schools and the state Department of Agriculture.
Admission at the door is $5 per person, free for anyone younger than 17, and includes a culinary demonstration, marketplace admission and concert.
For more information, contact event coordinator Tracey Apoliona at 960-3094, or visit www.Facebook.com/RoastandRoots.
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One of Waikoloa Village’s big dreams for a number years has been building a state-of-the-art library, and progress has been made the past two years with securing funding from the state Legislature to begin planning, thanks to the hard work of dozens of Waikoloa volunteers including Friends of the Library, and also the support of State Sen. Malama Solomon and Rep. Cindy Evans.
Recently, Gov. Neil Abercrombie released the funds — an essential next step — so the work is really beginning.
For those in the know, getting a project such as this “started” — the planning underway — is the proverbial “camel’s nose in the tent,” except this “camel” isn’t a bad thing.
Rather, with the planning started it’s easier to secure Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) funding for what everyone agrees is essential community infrastructure that supports literacy and a love of reading.
Residents of Waikoloa are now invited to a mini-celebration of the release of funds and to help raise a few more dollars toward the project with a dinner and “Taste of Hula” gathering from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at the Waikoloa school cafeteria.
A $10 donation is suggested, with proceeds going to benefit the Friends of the Library — Waikoloa Region.
The gathering will begin with a teri-chicken dinner with Caesar salad, dessert and beverage and a performance by the keiki-to-kupuna dancers with the Beamer-Solomon Halau O Po‘ohala — fresh from the recent Merrie Monarch Festival.
Also included in the gathering will be a sneak peak at a new patent-pending Internet-based “app” to reduce residential electricity consumption during peak hours. This clever “app” was invented here on Hawaii Island by Ikehu Inc., and recently received a national innovation award from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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“Yes You Can” is the iCAN Training.
Say what?
iCAN Training is provided through the Individualized Career Achievement Network, where individuals can brush up on their reading, writing, math and workplace skills for free.
The training will prepare you for the job market as you work toward achieving a National Career Readiness Certificate.
Call now to register.
Training sessions have begun and are from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week at Kanu O Ka ‘Aina Learning Ohana in Waimea.
To register or for information, call Estee Nathanson, iCAN coordinator, at 934-2700. This project is sponsored by Hawaii Community College.
To reach the Kokua Way, email waiukahenutz@gmail.com or call Carol on her cellphone at 936-0067.
