Sandalwood
planting Friday ADVERTISING Sandalwood
planting Friday Volcano Art Center and the Hawaiian Reforestation Program are hosting a planting of sandalwood trees at 9 a.m. Friday on the northwest slope of Mauna Kea. The public is invited to help restore the critically
Sandalwood
planting Friday
Volcano Art Center and the Hawaiian Reforestation Program are hosting a planting of sandalwood trees at 9 a.m. Friday on the northwest slope of Mauna Kea.
The public is invited to help restore the critically endangered habitat of the palila birds.
The Hawaiian Reforestation Program, with the assistance of the people of Hawaii, has helped reintroduce 27,000 sandalwood trees and other native host plants to Mauna Kea.
Call 967-8222 to register for the free event. Transportation is not included, but carpooling will be arranged. Bring water, snacks and sun protection. Be prepared for hot, dry conditions.
For more information, email Emily at gallery@volcanoartcenter.org.
Beach park
cleanup Saturday
Kuhio Kalanianaole Park in Hilo will be closed from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday for a beach cleanup.
The Hilo Rotary Club will assist county Department of Parks and Recreation staff with removing overgrown brush and non-native invasive species.
Walgreens backs pharmacy college
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy received a $7,000 check from retail pharmacy Walgreens to fund a diversity initiative at the university. An additional $5,000 will go toward scholarships to students in the Pharm.D. professional program.
This is the ninth year DKICP received funding from Walgreens for diversity. The funds have sponsored educational programs such as a tour of health care facilities at Kalaupapa on Molokai.
Walgreens began the diversity program in 2009 to donate $1 million annually toward diversity initiatives at all of the more than 100 accredited pharmacy schools nationwide.
“We are grateful for this initiative that has helped our student pharmacists through the years and strengthened our own commitment to promoting and embracing diversity,” said dean Carolyn Ma.
Waiakea High
to honor seniors
Waiakea High School’s class of 2017 Senior Awards night will be at 7 p.m. May 9 in the cafeteria.
Seniors receiving academic, department, academy, service, special awards and scholarships will be recognized at this time.
Organizations or businesses who would like to present a scholarship or award can contact Donna Tanabe or Penny Yanagisawa at 974-4888, ext. 362 or 270, by May 1.
