COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PREPARED FOR NORTH HAWAII NEWS BY THE WAIMEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

This calendar is prepared by Patti Cook on behalf of Waimea Community Association (WCA). To include community events in this calendar, email [email protected]. Deadline for information: Friday please! For a complete calendar, go to www.WaimeaTown.org.

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY EVENTS:

NEW COQUI-FREE WAIMEA HOTLINE: 885-FROG.

2012 PRIMARY ELECTION:

• Now through Aug. 4: Voters may request absentee mail ballots for primary or general

• June 30: Hawaii County clerk mails yellow cards to voters telling what districts they’re in for Council, State House and Senate, and where they vote

• July 30 – August 9: Primary absentee walk-in voting – anyone may go to any one of these three locations; Photo ID required. Locations:

* Hilo: Aupuni Center Conference Room – 101 Pauahi St. – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

* Kona: West Hawaii Civic Center Community Room (Building G) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

* Waimea: Waimea Community Center (Kawaihae Road) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Thursday only 1 to 3 p.m.; Friday only 1 to 4 p.m.

• August 4: Last day to request absentee mail ballots for the Primary

• August 11: Primary Election Day – walk-in voting locations in North Hawaii:

o 1-1: Honokaa High School cafeteria

o 1-2: Paauilo Elementary cafeteria

o 1-3: Papaaloa gym

o 1-4: Honohina Hongwanji

o 1-5: Kulaimano Community Center

o 1-6: Kalanaianaola Elementary/Intermediate School cafeteria

o 6-5: Kona Palisades Community Center

o 7-1: West Hawaii Civic Center Building G

o 7-2: Waikoloa School (includes voters living in Puako and Kawaihae)

o 7-3: Kohala High and Elementary School cafeteria

o 7-4: Waimea Civic Center

o 7-5: Waimea New Hope Church

HAWAII PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL’S EIGHTH SEASON: For tickets or for more information, visit www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org or call 333-7378. Events to include:

·July 19: Mid-Day With Lute and Lieder at 1:15 p.m., HPA’s Davies Chapel. Free.

·July 19: Die Zauberflote [The Magic Flute]. At 7 p.m., Gates Performing Arts Center. Mozart’s beloved story of Prince Tamino’s search for the beautiful Pamina, set against the rivalry between the Queen of the Night and the benevolent Sarastro. Fully staged by Richard Harrell, director of last summer’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea, with instrumental ensemble conducted by the renowned Stephen Stubbs. Sponsored by Dr. John Stover, Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus. Tickets are $15.

·July 20: Some Enchanted Evening At The Fairmont – A Musical Theater Cabaret. 7:30 p.m. Featuring the young artists of the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. Directed and staged by Mark Lamanna, musical director Gerald Sternbach. Pre-theater dining at Brown’s Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid. For dining reservations: 887-7704. Concert tickets $15. Free parking.

·July 21: Die Zauberflote [The Magic Flute] – See July 19 program notes above. 7:30 p.m., Gates Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by Dr. John Stover, Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus. Tickets are $15.

WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL-COMMUNITY INVITED TO ‘GET THE SCOOP’ ON THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR: From 5 to 6:30 p.m., July 19 in the Waimea School cafeteria. Free. The school’s newly appointed Local Advisory Panel (LAP), chaired by Dr. Kamana Beamer, and new principal, Matt Horne, invite all school families and community friends for a welcome-briefing to celebrate student and faculty achievements for the past year, and to preview briefly the year ahead including such highlights as working together on Accreditation, and also a school-wide Hawaiian navigation theme as students integrate core curriculum studies into learning about and contributing to final preparation for and the start of the Hokule’a voyaging canoe’s round-the-world sail. Light refreshments. For more information, call Patti Cook at 937-2833.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE FORUMS TO PREP FOR AUG. 11 PRIMARY ELECTION – ALL INVITED:

• Sat., July 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Waimea Community Center. Forum hosted by South Kohala Traffic Safety Committee focused specifically on traffic safety issues and pending traffic improvement projects. Races to be spotlighted include: 9-10 a.m. Hawaii County Council Dist. 9; 10-11 a.m. Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney; 1-2:30 p.m. Mayor; 2:30-3:30 p.m. State Sen. Dist 4. An open Q&A with the audience will follow a series of questions presented by the Committee. All welcome.

• Mon., July 23, 6 p.m., Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Kealakehe High School Cafeteria, a moderated forum for County Council Candidates for Council District 6 (South Kona-Ka’u), District 7 (Kainaliu to Kailua Village), District 8 (North Kona).

• Sat., Aug. 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sat., Aug. 4. Kohala High/Elementary Cafeteria. Refreshments available. Information: Lisa (896-3354). Candidates that have confirmed participation:

• Council Dist. 9: Robert Green, William Sanborn, Sonny Shimaoka and Margaret Wille.

• Mayor: Share Christie, Daniel Cunningham, Billy Kenoi, Harry Kim, Rand Walls, Dominic Yagong.

• Prosecutor: Lincoln Ashida, Paul Dolan, Mitch Roth

• State Senate District 4: Kelly Greenwell, Lorraine Inouye, Malama Solomon.

BACKYARD AND WORM COMPOSTING WORKSHOP: July 21 in two locations: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waimea Country School and 2 at 4 p.m. Paauilo School in the library. An interactive and informative two-part workshop on basic home composting. The first half will focus on backyard composting. The second will discuss worm composting. A voucher for a free Earth Machine home composter will be given to each family participating. Workshop materials fee: $10 per adult. Keiki free. Note: backyard composting doesn’t have to be back-breaking, sweaty work. Learn how to do it the easy way and reap the benefit of improved soil. Composting with worms is an easy way to save money and turn kitchen scraps into garden “gold” or free fishing bait. Highlights include a “how to” demonstration on setting up your very own worm condo. We will also explore basic worm management, harvesting methods and more. Worms and some commercial units will be available. For more information, call instructor Ann Hassler at [email protected] or 937-1100.

WAIMEA COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES: Wide array of classes for a modest fee. For information and to register: www.waimeaeducation.com or email: [email protected], or call 885-1539.

• Light it Up! Turning Your Photos into Extraordinary Images! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21. Cost is $65 with Robert Frutos

• Beginning Ballet (6- to 10-year-olds.): From 9 to 10 a.m., Saturdays, July 21 to Aug 18. Cost is $50 with Sharon Petrosky

• Being Me: The Scoop on What is Happening in my Body (for girls ages 10 to 13): From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on July 24. Cost is $25 with Dr. Heather Manley.

• Successful Hormone Balancing: From 6 to 8 p.m. with July 26. Cost is $25 with Dr. Heather Manley.

• One-on-One Computer Training – scheduled at your convenience: Cost is $200 for eight hours with Diane Koani.

ONGOING CLASSES:

• FREE: Join In At Any Time – Theory and Composition for Musicians: Alternate Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m., July 8 and 22, and Aug. 5 and 19 with Andy Schultz

• ZUMBA: On Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m., and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pay instructors direct; come when you can.

DAY BEACH MASS AT KAWAIHAE: At 5 p.m. every Saturday on the sand in front of Kawaihae Canoe Club’s “home.” Father David Stout with St. James’ Episcopal Church officiates. Very informal – bring your own beach chair and sun protection. For information, call 885-4923.

NORTH HAWAII O-BON DANCES: In Buddhist tradition, families welcome back the spirits of departed loved ones during the summer months with services and festive dances called o-bon. The community is invited. North Hawaii celebrations usually begin about 6 p.m. and include a temple service, followed by traditional dancing with taiko drums, delicious traditional foods and time with family and friends:

·Honokaa Hongwanji Mission: 7:30 p.m. July 21, 45-516 Lehua St. Call 775-7232.

·Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission: July 28.

·Paauilo Kongoji Mission: 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 43-1461 Hauola Road; service at 4:30 p.m. Call 963-6308.

·Hawi Jodo Mission: 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy; service at 6:30 p.m. Call 775-0965.

·Hamakua Jodo Mission: 8 p.m. Aug. 11, Honokaa; service at 7 p.m. Call 775-0965.

·Kamuela Hongwanji Mission: 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy. Call 885-4481.

·Honohina Hongwanji Mission: 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Ninole; service at 6 p.m. Call 963-6032.

WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL ‘GEAR UP’ FOR THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR: On July 23 and 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families invited to pickup class schedules, order and pickup student uniforms, pay fees, sign up for free tutoring, etc. For more information, call 887-6090, ext. 222.

HAWAIIAN PRINTMAKER PRESENTS WAIMEA ARTIST GUILD WORKSHOP: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,July 23 to 27. WAG workshop next to Mama’s House. Hawaiian printmaker Harinani Orme will present a five-day hands-on workshop; class limited to 6 to 8 students, depending on the overall level of experience within the group. Cost is $300 including materials. Harinani earned her BFA degree at the University of Hawaii, Manoa and MFA at Pratt Institute, New York. She was the first printmaking instructor at HOEA in 2009 and a source of inspiration for many Hawaii Island artists. For more information call Tom Mehau at 960-5563 or Beth at 887-2289. For more information, visit http://waimeaartistsguild.com/?p=493.

SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SKCDP) ACTION COMMITTEE 2012 MEETINGS – MONDAYS:

• July 23: Puako Hokuloa Church 5 p.m., town meeting

• Aug. 27: Waimea Senior Center 5 p.m., town meeting

• Sept. 24: Waikoloa Village Assn. community room 5 p.m., regular meeting

• Oct. 22: Waimea Senior Center 5 p.m., regular meeting

• Nov. 26: Waikoloa Village Assn. Community Room 5 p.m., regular meeting

• Dec. 17: Waimea Senior Center, 5 p.m., regular meeting

KA HUI KAPA APANA O WAIMEA (QUILT CLUB): From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 28, and last Saturday of every month except November and December when the meeting is on the third Saturday. St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall. This is Hawaii’s oldest Hawaiian quilting club. Everyone welcome. Free. Information: Kathy Tanaka (775-0765).

PAPAALOA HONGWANJI O BON CELEBRATION: On July 28. O Bon Service at 5 p.m.; dancing begins at 6 p.m. Three drummers from Bon Odori Taiko will accompany the music. Food concession available. All welcome. Temple located makai (ocean) side of the 24 mile marker off of Highway 19.

SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS FOR WAIMEA ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL: July 30.

IMPORTANT – WALK-IN ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION: July 30 to Aug. 9. Anyone may go to any of these three locations; photo ID required:

• Hilo: Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St. (Old Firestone) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

• Kona: West Hawaii Civic Center Community Room (Building G) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

• Waimea: Waimea Community Center (Kawaihae Road) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Thursday only 1 to 3 p.m.; Friday only 1 to 4 p.m.

IMPORTANT – WAIMEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TOWN MEETING: At 5:15 p.m., Aug. 2 at Waimea School cafeteria. Parker Ranch CEO Dutch Kuyper to share the ranch’s new strategic plan. All invited. As always at WCA Town Meetings, donations welcome for Waimea food pantries. Hot coffee and snacks provided. Information: www.WaimeaTown.org or call Sherman Warner at 885-1725 or Patti Cook at 937-2833.

FREE PREMIERE OF TRAUMATIC NEW FILM, ‘PERILS AND PEARLS IN PARADISE’ AT TUTU’S HOUSE: From 4:30 to 6 p.m., Aug. 3. This new film “Perils and Pearls in Paradise – Hawaii Island Alcohol Stories and Facts” is an original documentary by Holly Algood of North Kohala, spotlighting 29 Hawaii Island residents whose lives were in some way dramatically touched by alcohol – from head of the trauma center at North Hawaii Community Hospital, various people in recovery, youth talking about how they’ve stayed away from it, and parents of an adopted child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Gathering includes pupu, panel discussion and facilitated “talk story.” Free and all welcome. For more information, call www.ModelsNotBottles.org.

NORTH KOHALA CANDIDATE FORUM: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 4, at Kohala High and Elementary cafeteria. Refreshments available. For more information, call Lisa at 896-3354. Candidates that have confirmed participation:

• Council Dist. 9: Robert Green, William Sanborn, Oliver (Sonny) Shimaoka and Margaret Wille.

• Mayor: Share Christie, Daniel Cunningham, Billy Kenoi, Harry Kim, Rand Walls, Dominic Yagong.

• Prosecutor: Lincoln Ashida, Paul Dolan, Mitch Roth

• State Senate District 4: Kelly Greenwell, Lorraine Inouye, Malama Solomon.

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE BY PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR IN HAWI: From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 8,15, 22 and 29. Susanna Moore, born and raised in Hawaii and now residing in New York City, has published nine books of fiction and non-fiction and teaches Creative Writing at Princeton University. Among her books is “In the Cut,” which was made into a movie scripted by Ms. Moore and starring Meg Ryan. She is visiting family friends on the Big Island for the summer was asked her to teach such a course. Program for all levels of writers. Each student will submit two short stories or parts of a memoir for review by the class. Registration first come; class limited to 12 people and will be held in a private home in Hawi. Cost is $100. For information and reservations: email: [email protected]. For more information, visit www.susannamoore.com.

IMPORTANT — HAWAII STATE PRIMARY ELECTION: From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 11. Must bring photo ID. Note – many new walk-in voting locations in North Hawaii:

o 1-1: Honokaa High School cafeteria

o 1-2: Paauilo Elementary cafeteria

o 1-3: Papa’aloa gym

o 1-4: Honohina Hongwanji

o 1-5: Kulaimano Community Center

o 1-6: Kalanaianaole Elem./Int. School cafeteria

o 6-5: Kona Palisades Community Center

o 7-1: West Hawaii Civic Center Building G

o 7-2: Waikoloa School (includes voters living in Puako & Kawaihae)

o 7-3: Kohala High/Elem. school cafeteria

o 7-4: Waimea Civic Center

o 7-5: Waimea New Hope Church