Palm society offering seedlings
In celebration of Hawaii’s Arbor Day, the Hawaii Island Palm Society will be giving away 100 native Pritchardia, (loulu) palm seedlings from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Panaewa Zoo.
Members will be in the small pavilion at the zoo’s front entrance. There is a limit of one palm per family.
The society, well-known for its summer palm garden tours and promoting native and cultivated palms in landscape, will be offering a guided tour of the zoo’s mature palm collection at 11 a.m. HIPS began planting palms at the zoo more than 30 years ago and continues to bear the costs to maintain and fertilize this extensive collection for the community’s enjoyment.
This year HIPS began installing new signage enabling visitors to easily identify the palms. HIPS also provides a free map of the palm collection, available at the zoo’s gift shop. For additional details about this event, visit www.hawaiiislandpalmsociety.com or call 333-5626.
Club hosting Christmas dance
The Big Island Ballroom Dance Club is hosting a Christmas dance from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale.
Couples and singles are welcome to attend this social event. Ballroom and Latin music will be played throughout the evening for those wanting to dance. For those who have never tried ballroom or Latin dancing, this is a great opportunity to see the various dances. There also will be a homemade Christmas wreath contest during the evening.
Tickets are $18 for members and $23 for nonmembers. After Nov. 30, tickets sell for $28. Call Carol at 969-6607 for ticket information. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Hilo club honors top Toastmaster
The Hilo Toastmasters Club selected Joann McCabe as its outstanding Toastmaster of the year.
The award recognizes a member for educational accomplishments, club service, dedication and enthusiasm. McCabe has been a member of Toastmasters for nearly 20 years.
“I am always learning something new and enjoy meeting new people,” McCabe said. “Whether you are an individual looking for a way to improve your speaking skills or a business leader looking for a way to help your employees improve their communication skills, Toastmasters is one of the best values around.”
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. For more information visit www.toastmasters.org or www.hillotoastmasters.com.
