Elton Wilson, owner of Aloha Broadband, will discuss the state of broadband on the Big Island, and how it compares to the rest of Hawaii, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Gateway
Broadband the topic
of monthly tech talk
Elton Wilson, owner of Aloha Broadband, will discuss the state of broadband on the Big Island, and how it compares to the rest of Hawaii, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Gateway Energy Center. He will also talk about techniques and equipment used to get Internet connectivity to rural parts of the island, including areas without power lines.
Time for questions, answers and networking opportunities is scheduled before and after the presentation. The program, part of a monthly pau hana for people interested in technology, is open to the public. Bring a beverage and pupu to share at a potluck, as well as reusable plates and cups. For more information, contact Rod Hinman at rod@auroraresearch.com or 989-0977.
Advance health care directives explained
Judy Hiller Givens and Jennifer Kauhane will present “The Nuts and Bolts of Advance Health Care Directives” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Tutu’s House in Waimea. Givens and Kauhane will explain, paragraph-by-paragraph, state of Hawaii-approved forms. They will discuss the meanings of terms in Advance Health Care Directives and Medical Powers of Attorney forms, and when various choices should be made. They will also share when it might be best to get a medical power of attorney and leave the details to an agent.
Programs at Tutu’s House are free; donations are accepted.
Kealakehe park
plan to be released
The final master plan for the proposed Kealakehe Regional Park will be available for public review from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua-Kona.
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation’s presentation of the plan will take place in the Community Meeting Hale.
The regional park is proposed to be built on a 190-acre site located between the Kealakehe Police Station and the West Hawaii Civic Center. The state property, which has been placed under county control, is bordered by Queen Kaahumanu and Ane Keohokalole highways.
Reflecting input gathered from numerous stakeholders, the master plan proposes a soccer/football/rugby complex, a baseball/softball complex and a tennis complex. A covered play court suitable for indoor basketball and volleyball, along with a central plaza featuring an amphitheater, skate park and various other recreational facilities also are part of the park’s design.
People needing accessibility accommodations, a sign language interpreter, or printed materials in alternate form for this meeting are asked to contact the department at 345-9105. Additional information is available online at kealakeheregionalpark.com or by calling Kimura International Inc. at 944-8848.
Kealakehe High hosts parent, student orientation
Kealakehe High invites all parents of incoming ninth graders or students new to the school to a parent orientation at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the school’s cafeteria.
Information relating to graduation requirements, grading policy, student and athletic opportunities, student schedules/changes, lunch, bus and other information will be shared. Parents and students can also meet the principal, vice principals and other staff.
Student fees can be paid before or after the orientation in the library from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Checks, cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted.
To pay by credit card, the parent/guardian must first establish an account with EZSchoolPay.com. The parent/guardian initiates the transaction, not the school.
For more information, call Linda Jeffrey, Kealakehe Parent-Community Center at 327-4300, ext.2432 or email khparentcenter@yahoo.com.
