Campuses to shut down over break
Campuses to shut down over break
The University of Hawaii’s 10 campuses will be reducing or suspending operations on non-instructional days from Tuesday through Friday. The reduction in operations is in support of continuing efforts to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
All offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Prince Kuhio Day, a state holiday.
Certain critical or time sensitive functions or specialized facilities such as research laboratories may continue to operate. Athletic events at UH-Manoa and UH-Hilo will also be held as scheduled.
More details and specific information on how individual campus functions and activities may be affected are available online at http://www.hawaii.edu/news/closures.html.
Dressage group to host horse show
On March 18, the Hawaii Isle Dressage and Eventing Association held it’s annual Fun Day Horse Show at Panaewa Equestrian Center.
Dozens of keiki and adult equestrian enthusiasts enjoyed a day of fun with their horses and ponies.
The day began with more serious schooling classes such as Huntseat Equitation on the flat, Western Pleasure and jumping. Games such as a ribbon race, sack race and sit a buck were also part of the fun filled day. The day concluded with barrell racing with both English and Western riders competing in the timed speed event.
To find out more about upcoing events, visit the group’s Facebook page by liking Hawaii Isle Dressage and Eventing Association.
Library friends to hold book sale
The Friends of North Kohala Public Library will hold its annual spring book and bake sale from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the Kohala High School cafeteria.
All books will be sold for $1 or less. Buyers also have the option of filling a reusable grocery bag with books for $7. Please bring your own bags. Bargain hunters will want to be on hand from noon until 2 p.m. when the remaining books will be given to good homes for free.
The Friends are asking for volunteers to help with the sale and also for donations of books, media, and baked goods.
Volunteers are needed to help with setting up the sale beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 6, as well as to help clear the remaining books following the sale on Saturday afternoon.
Books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition may be dropped off at North Kohala Public Library until April 5. Baked goods can be delivered directly to the Kohala School Cafeteria on the day of the sale.
Donations are tax deductible.
Call the library at 889-6655, for additional information or to sign on as a volunteer.