Puna insurance claims forum set
Are you a Puna resident affected by the lava flow and trying to get the right answers and understand your insurance policy?
Learn more about the various insurance policies and what they mean, how to communicate with your carrier and what it all means during a free insurance claims forum from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hawaiian Shores Community Association Building, 15-2793 Honu St..
United Policy Holders, Hawaii County bar associates and professionals from Hawaii Public Adjusters will be on hand to present the general means, methods and standard practices for filing claims. A Q&A period will follow.
The event is sponsored by Hawaii County, the state and Hawaii Public Adjusters.
Charter panel to fill vacancies
Hawaii County is seeking applicants to fill 11 vacancies with the Charter Commission.
Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis and are tasked with studying and reviewing the County Charter. The charter acts as the county’s governing document, outlining the roles and responsibilities of the county government. The commission can propose amendments to the existing charter or a draft of a new charter.
Duration of appointment lasts until the amendments or charter are ratified or rejected by the voters. The mayor appoints the commission and confirmed by the County Council.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, residents of the state and cannot hold any other public office. Meetings are at least once a month.
Applicant forms are available at www.hawaiicounty/gov/office-of-the-Mayor.
For more information, contact Rose Bautista, executive assistant to the mayor, at 961-8211 or rose.bautista@hawaiicounty.gov.
Palace to screen documentary ‘He‘eia’
The documentary “He‘eia: Where Two Waters Meet,” a rich story of malama ‘aina and profound love of the land as told by the students and community members who practice at He‘eia fishpond on Oahu, will make its Big Island premiere at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Palace Theater.
The film captures what it means to live in harmony with the land and the vision of those who seek to restore the cultural and spiritual integrity of this ancient Hawaiian treasure.
Presented by the Palace Theater and Ikena Ho‘oulu Productions, the screening is free, however, donations of $10-20 are suggested.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with a Hawaiian practitioner panel.
Hosts sought for exchange students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15-18 from a variety of countries, such as Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan.
ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture — food, sports, shopping and more. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families.
In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. For more information, call 1-800-733-2773 or visit www.host.asse.com.