The following events are canceled or postponed because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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The Lyman Museum and Mission House are closed to the public until further notice because of the continuing COVID-19 emergency. The facilities will reopen as soon as medical guidelines say it is safe.
The Ni‘ihau shell workshops, offered by kumu Kele Kanahele at the museum and previously scheduled for the month of April, were rescheduled for June. Updated information will be publicized when those dates are confirmed. For more information, check out the “Events” link on the museum’s website at www.lymanmuseum.org.
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Because of the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis and shelter at home order, effective immediately all DAV Chapter No. 6 meetings are canceled until further notice. For more information, contact Myron at 218-779-5044 or email DAV.hichapter6@gmail.com.
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The General Membership Meeting of the American Legion Post 3 Hilo originally slated for April 2 at Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home in Hilo is canceled. Should COVID-19 conditions improve, the post’s next scheduled meeting will be at 4 p.m. May 7 at the veterans home patio area.
Keep in mind that 2020-21 nominations are now open for commander, first vice commander, second vice commander, adjutant, chaplain, finance officer, assistant finance officer, sergeant-at-arms, judge advocate, historian and executive and standing committees. Nominations will be accepted through May 1 via email at pointman_jeno@msn.com or by calling 542-8666.
All voting members, including nominees, must be present at the May 7 meeting to make their votes count. Open nominations from the floor will be accepted prior to voting during the meeting.
For more information, contact Commander Jeno Enocencio at 542-8666 or pointman_jeno@msn.com.
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The K‘au Coffee Festival, originally scheduled for May 8-17 at the Pahala Community Center, is canceled. For more information, contact Fern Gavelek at 329-0833 or ferng@hawaii.rr.com.
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Effective immediately, Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission has canceled all temple services and activities until further notice. For more information or any questions, call the temple at 935-8968.
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The Big Island Buddhist Federation canceled its Buddha Day Service planned for April 5 because of the coronavirus crisis. For more information or any questions, contact Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission at 935-8968.
