Hawaii Volcanoes National Park February 2020 Events
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues to share Hawaiian culture, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit throughout February 2020.
Historic 1800s sign at Haili Church restored
Ahistoric gilded gold leaf sign, Ua Laa No Iehova (Dedicated to God), was recently uncovered and reclaimed after it was hidden from view for 90 years on the back wall of Haili Church in downtown Hilo.
East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai annual meeting on Feb. 8
The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai will celebrate the New Year with its annual luncheon meeting to be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall.
February schedule for senior ID card giveaways
The senior ID card giveaway schedule for February is as follows:
CAP evaluation deemed successful by U.S. Air Force
On Jan. 12, Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol successfully concluded its emergency services biennial evaluation, conducted by the U.S. Air Force.
Astronaut Shane Kimbrough to highlight Onizuka Science Day
The 20th annual Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day will be held on Jan. 25 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Let’s Talk Food: This Saturday is Chinese New Year
This Saturday is Lunar New Year, the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. Food is very symbolic, with each dish having some hope for either longevity, good luck, or fortune.
HIHS Spay & Neuter Waggin’ to visit Pahoa, Volcano and Kohala
The Hawaii Island Humane Societys Mobile Spay &Neuter Waggin continues its rural outreach services in January with stops today in Pahoa, Tuesday in Volcano and Wednesday in Kohala.
Volcano Watch: HVO people and jobs, Part 2: Who and what is the Scientist-in-Charge?
Since the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was founded by the visionary Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar in 1912, a senior scientist has been responsible for its work and staff. Over time, the leadership title has changed from Director to Scientist-in-Charge (SIC), but the principal responsibilities endure: (1) ensure that HVO has funding, people, and equipment to research and monitor Hawaiis volcanoes and warn of hazards; (2) lead observatory staff as they respond to, document, and study eruptions; and (3) engage with emergency managers, the public, and other government agencies to minimize negative impacts.
Tropical Gardening: Heavy rains leach nutrients from Hawaiian soils
Heavy rainfall in many parts of our island has caused the loss of essential nutrients. After some serious dry spells in 2019, parts of Hawaii Island received over abundant precipitation not only removing nutrients like nitrogen but actual top soil as well. West Hawaii has received much less but with our excessively porous rocky areas, even five or six inches of rain can leach important elements essential to plant growth.
Calendar for January 18
Can you help identify this photo?
The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museums John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The Kona Historical Society generously donated the collection in 2007. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1960s and 70s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum at 935-5021 or archives@lymanmuseum.org. See identified photographs on Facebook at tinyurl.com/piercephotoid. THIS PHOTO (NO. 17711) was captured Sept. 11, 1964.
‘Biloxi Blues’ on stage at East Hawaii Cultural Center
Biloxi Blues, the hilarious and heart-warming play by Neil Simon that deals with six army recruits as they come of age during the last days of World War II, will open on Friday, Jan. 24, and run for three performances at the East Hawaii Cultural Center.
Keaau High, others qualify for robotics world championships
Seven high school and three middle school robotics teams earned top honors among 37 teams from Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu at Hawaiian Electrics Hawaii State VEX Robotics Championships, held Jan. 11 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Try your hand at indigo dyeing
Learn the magical process of creating with natures oldest natural dye, indigo. In this workshop, youll use traditional methods of banding and folding in traditional and modern shibori styles to create patterns as you explore the alchemy of the beautiful plant pigment, indigo. The Indigo Dyeing Fundamentals workshop will be held 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
VAC exhibit opening rescheduled for Saturday
The opening of Sharp Turns – The Creative Art of Woodturning, featuring the works of Aaron Hammer and Mark and Karen Stebbins, has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Caneda presented Eagle Scout rank
Caleb-Cole Caneda, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 23, was presented with Scouts BSAs highest rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held Jan. 5 at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuins Sangha Hall, sponsor of Scouts BSA Troop 23.
HFS Federal Credit Union offers scholarships
Preparing to head off to college is an exciting time for many teenagers, but it can also be stressful when the costs of tuition, books, room and board, etc., start to add up. Which is why HFS Federal Credit Union has been awarding scholarships to help local students achieve their dreams by decreasing the financial burden that comes with pursuing higher education.
Isaacs Art Center hosts Hawaii Wood Guild’s Masters Invitational Show
The Isaacs Art Center at Hawaii Preparatory Academy welcomes the Hawaii Wood Guilds 2020 Masters Invitational Show. The free exhibition opens with a community and artist reception from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, and will run through Feb. 28.
Binti Bailey headlines cast of ‘Into the Woods’
Well known local jazz vocalist Binti Baily has been cast as the witch in Stephen Sondheims Broadway musical Into the Woods, the next mainstage production at Aloha Theatre.