For more information or to contact a steering committee member from your community, come to the March 5 meeting or call 965-0468, ext. 104.
Kona group to hold art camp
The Society for Kona’s Education and Art will hold an art camp from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13-15.
The theme of this year’s camp is “Under the Sea” and aims to inspire local artists and children ages 6-11 to create with painting, drawing, dance, multimedia, hand-work and more.
Camp fee is $65. Participants can register before March 5 to receive and early price of $55. Call SKEA at 328-9392 for more information or to register.
SKEA is located in Honaunau between mile-markers 105 and 106.
AIDS charity gets food grant
Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation has received a grant from the Macy’s to help meet some of the most basic needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. The $10,000 grant will primarily be used to fund food pantry and nutritional education program.
Good nutrition is vital to helping maintain the health and quality of life people suffering from HIV/AIDS. When infected with the HIV virus the body’s immune system works harder to fight the infection. This increases energy and nutrient requirements. Food consumption needs will increase even further as the HIV/AIDS symptoms develop. However, people with HIV/AIDS often do not eat enough because:
the illness and the medicines taken for it may reduce the appetite, modify the taste of food and prevent the body from absorbing it;
symptoms such as a sore mouth, nausea and vomiting make it difficult to eat;
tiredness, isolation and depression reduce the appetite and the willingness to make an effort to prepare food and eat regularly;
there is not enough money to buy food.
Village center to be discussed
Kalapana to Pohoiki community members are invited to discuss and help formulate ideas for a proposed village center at 5 p.m. Monday, March 5, at Kalani Oceanside Retreat.
Topics include location, governance, name, mission statement and vision.
The Steering Committee for the Village Center is Dottie Kyser, Kathy Elder, Ron Nickels, Kevin Horton, Graham Ellis and Richard Koob.
For more information or to contact a steering committee member from your community, come to the March 5 meeting or call 965-0468, ext. 104.