Attend the free “Agriculture and Food Security Symposia” at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School coming up the next three weeks. How will you be able to afford food in 20 years? What if the boats don’t come? What if a
Attend the free “Agriculture and Food Security Symposia” at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School coming up the next three weeks. How will you be able to afford food in 20 years? What if the boats don’t come? What if a virus wipes out bananas on this island? Agriculture and energy are inevitably intertwined! Join in free presentations and discussions on these topics and more!
The Hilo-Hamakua Community Development Corporation, HHCDC, wants to engage the Hilo-Hamakua communities in a bigger picture conversation through this series of discussions. In conjunction with Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School, LCPCS, you are invited to join others for informative, thought-provoking sessions. All sessions will be at LCPCS Bandroom from 6-8:30 p.m. They will be on Wednesdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, and Thursday, Nov. 13. Topics will cover an overview of the topic of food security, current agricultural economic drivers, and methods and practices.
Have these thoughts come to your mind? Can ‘we’ feed ourselves? At what cost? Is there a better way? These questions have been with us since the beginning of time – from hunting and gathering to farming. How communities have answered these questions and solved these issues, have dictated the quality of their lives — from being able to build civilizations due to more leisure time and stability to instant, processed and convenient. Feeding ourselves is basic to human existence.
In today’s world, more and more options mean more-difficult decision-making. Hawaii is uniquely situated, which brings about many benefits and challenges. What are the right choices for us? How does it fit into the bigger picture of overall food security?
All sessions are free. Come join in: Be in the know. Contact Donna Johnson at 895-1907 for more information.
This Wednesday, the presentation is an “Overview of Food Security” with Richard Ha, president, Hamakua Springs; Marissa Wall, director of PBARC, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center; Bruce Matthews, dean, UH College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Forestry; Jeff Melrose, planning consultant, and Ken Grace of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
Contact HHCDC President Donna Johnson at dnnjohn@gmail.com for more information about this event.
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Are you ready for the Honokaa Elementary School Halloween Costume Contest! It’s on Halloween, this Friday starting at 4 p.m. with registration and the contest from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria. All ages are invited! Look at these categories and see which one is you: the Spookiest, the Most Beautiful, the Most Original or the Funniest? And there are prizes for first, second and third in each category. All participants will receive a special treat.
This event is sponsored by The Honokaa Elementary Association and the judging impartial by the Hawaii County Parks and Recreation.
For more information please call Dominic Yagong, HEA president, at 498-4236, or Hilda Yagong at PCNC at 775-8820, ext. 225. Pre-registration gives information on how many treats to prepare! See you there.
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This Friday, join in the fun and festivities from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the King’s Chapel Harvest Fest at the North Hawaii Educational and Research Center, NHERC. This event is called ‘Let it Shine,’ and come to the Glow Show. There will be games, candies and much more.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple invites the public to a celebration of multiple commemorations: the 110th anniversary of the temple itself, the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii and the 125th memorial service for Hamakua labor martyr Katsu Goto. The theme of the day will be “125 years — Connected to Our Community.”
At 10 a.m., Bishop Eric Matsumoto will officiate a special service at the temple in Honokaa, followed by the unveiling of a peace pole at 11 a.m. Afterward, all attendees are welcome to join in a luncheon celebration in the temple’s Social Hall.
Events are free and all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural beliefs. Please RSVP to the Rev. Shingo Furusawa at 808-987-4928 by October 26.
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Mala’ai Garden at Waimea Middle Public Community Charter School is excited to announce a few upcoming events!
The Garden Farm Stand is back up, so come on Wednesday, from 2:15-4 p.m. It will run for four more consecutive weeks. You can find the stand right on the entrance road to the school in front of the garden! Thank you to Kaiser Permanente for funding this project.
The next fundraising dinner “Heart and Sol” is coming up November 15. It is taking place at a private residence at the Mauna Lani, and will feature fabulous food created by Chef Noah Hester. Please contact Alethea Lai, alethea@malaai.org, for more information!
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Be Our Guest! Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, as Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Ka Makani Players bring the Academy-Award-winning film to life. The romantic and beloved classic fairytale will be presented Nov. 13-16 at the school’s Gates Performing Arts Center. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 13-15 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. Tickets, which only are available at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, please call 881-4002.
Email Carol Yurth at waiukahenutz@gmail.com.
