Malama Hawaii Nei will present the 7th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in having a booth for crafts or foods may call Sweetie Maikui at 920-8111 for an application.
Malama Hawaii Nei will present the 7th Annual Laupahoehoe Music Festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in having a booth for crafts or foods may call Sweetie Maikui at 920-8111 for an application. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, Jan. 19, so call soon!
The North Hawaii Education & Research Center, NHERC, is now taking registrations for its Spring 2012 Lifelong Learning Classes. This semester, they are pleased to offer American Sign Language (five classes, 9 a.m. to noon; $200); Basic Grant Writing in Kona (Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $50); Advanced Grant Writing in Kona (March 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $50); Speak French Part 2 (Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; $35); Couponing I & II in Kona (Jan. 14, noon to 3 p.m.), in Honokaa (March 10, noon to 3 p.m.) and in Hilo at yet-to-be-determined time and dates. Couponing class I & II cost is $45; Intro to Beekeeping, Intermediate Beekeeping, and the Benefits of Beekeeping ( all dates/times not yet set). As seating is limited, advanced registration is required. For more info or to register, call 775-8890.
Waimea’s Pupule Papale Chapter Of The Red Hat Society monthly meeting is at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Cafe Pesto. This sisterhood actively promotes fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness as well as the contributions of women. If interested in joining, call Queen Mother Nina Disbro at 895-1234.
“Paniolo Grinds” — the delicious traditional foods and the hunting, gathering and cooking practices of Hawaiian ranching families — the mea’ai of this lifestyle and culture, will be the theme of Paniolo Preservation Society’s next Paniolo Talk Story at the new Paniolo Heritage Center at Waimea’s historic Pukalani Stables.
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All ages are invited from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, to a free, after-dark gathering — a mauka version of Danny Kaniela Akaka’s “Twilight at Kalahuipua’a” events now in their 15th year at Mauna Lani Resort. Hosted by Ku’ulei Keakealani, who comes from a multi-generational ranching family, “Paniolo Talk Story” guests this month will include her father, Robert “Sonny” Keakealani, a respected Hawaiian cowboy, and Jesse Hoopai, who is the third generation of a four-generation Kohala paniolo ohana and currently a Parker Ranch cowboy.
Weather permitting, this second Paniolo Talk Story gathering will be moved to the open-air courtyard at Pukalani Stables due to the standing-room-only turnout at the first Paniolo Talk Story. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and bring chairs and mats to sit on the lawn. If the weather is inclement, the event will be moved inside.
In keeping with the Paniolo Grinds theme, families of Kanu o ka ‘aina Public Charter School will be selling traditional paniolo pipi (beef) stew and rice with condiments such as chili pepper water and mayonnaise. There also will be another hot food item and hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages including steaming hot Starbucks coffee and a paniolo family favorite — cocoa and crackers. No coolers, please.
The evening will begin with families, community friends and visitors enjoying an informal dinner and casual talk-story time. Also, guests are invited to explore the newly opened paniolo museum, which includes a growing collection of historic photographs, saddles, bits, spurs, and ranching antiques and collectibles.
For more information about this not-for-profit preservation society and its new Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables, or coming events, go to www.PanioloPreservation.org, search for PPS on Facebook, or email: paniolo@paniolopreservation.org or call 854-1541.
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Rep. Mark Nakashima invites you to one of the following pre-session meetings. The 2012 Legislature convenes on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This is an excellent opportunity to share your concerns or suggestions and learn about the legislative plans for the upcoming session.
Come on Monday at 7 p.m. for the Rural South Hilo Community Association at the Papaikou Community Center (next to gym); or Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the Hamakua community at the North Hawaii Education and Resource Center (NHERC) in Honokaa.
Nakashima will also be meeting with the Seniors Clubs at their respective Senior Centers: Kohala Seniors on Monday at 9 a.m.; Paauilo and Hakalau Seniors on Tuesday at 9 and 10 a.m. respectively; Honokaa Seniors on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., and Papaikou and Pepeekeo Seniors on Thursday at 9 and 10 a.m., respectively.
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HEDCO LDC, Hawaii Economic Development Corporation, and Hawaii Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present free SBA 504 Loan Program workshops for small business owners, lenders, commercial realtors, CPA or financial advisors in Hilo on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the county of Existing Housing Division conference room, Suite 104, at 1990 Kinoole St.
First session is from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. At this session, HEDCO LDC will discuss financing for photovoltaic systems. Second session is from 1 to 3 p.m. This session is on financing options and SBA 504 Program updates.
HEDCO LDC is a nonprofit community-based company licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make loans under the SBA’s 504 Loan Program that supports small business growth and helps communities through business expansion and job creation. Space is limited. Register by Thursday. Contact the SBDC at 933-0776 to register, or for more details.
Carol Yurth’s column is published every Sunday and spotlights activities on the Hilo-Hamakua coast. She welcomes items for her column. Reach her by mail (46-1240 Kalehua Road, Honokaa HI 96727) at least 10 days before the requested publication date, call her at 775-7101, or e-mail waiukahe@interpac.net.
