Zipline deal fights hunger
Two large bins of food for the Food Basket were collected at KapohoKine Adventures in exchange for free ziplining during the Memorial Day weekend. It was the seventh year KapohoKine offered free ziplining to kama‘aina who brought donations that help feed the hungry.
VA home loan seminar offered
VA home loan specialist Tony Dias is returning to Hilo to host a free seminar from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
Veterans can learn how to use their VA home loan benefit to purchase or refinance a home up to $625,500 with no money down and no private mortgage insurance, or have more than one VA loan at a time.
Dias has educated veterans in Hawaii, California and Washington for more than eight years.
Space is limited; refreshments and snacks will be served. To register, call 436-5791.
Super garage sale set at Sangha Hall
The public is invited to the Buddhist Women’s Association’s super garage sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Clothing, household items, books, toys, bedding, kitchenware, plants, small appliances and much more will be available at the annual event.
This year, a specialty boutique section offers individually priced, gently used items.
Lines begin forming early at one entrance. To minimize confusion and stress, adhere to signs indicating cashiers, exits and other directions.
For more information, email c.pascual@hilobetsuin.org.
Trauma center meets standards
North Hawaii Community Hospital was redesignated as a Level III trauma center by the state Department of Health.
This redesignation confirms that NHCH continues to meet the standards set by the state for a Level III trauma facility and is equipped to work within the state trauma system to assist in the care of trauma patients in Hawaii County.
The Level III designation means NHCH offers comprehensive emergency services with rapid treatment of patients. Trauma surgeons are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with 24-hour access to radiology, laboratory and anesthesia services.
North Hawaii Community Hospital’s trauma team was activated for 135 patients in 2015.
The most common causes of trauma in North Hawaii are falls, motor vehicle collisions and ocean-related injuries.
