USDA selects projects to improve conservation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service selected two projects to help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to improve conservation on private lands.
Kohala Center was chosen for the $74,857 project, “Soil Fertility Enhancement on Hawaii Island Soils: Methods to Increase Productivity and Plant Health on Sustainable and Organic Farms.”
The American Samoa Community College was selected for the $2,500 project, “Pollinator and Beneficial Insect Habitat: Installation of Demonstration Sites and Development of a Vegetation Guide for Conservation Practices in American Samoa.”
“These two recipients are critical for developing and demonstrating out-of-the-box ideas for conservation on private lands and strengthening rural communities,” Natural Resources Conservation Service acting director Craig Derickson said. “They inspire creative problem-solving that boosts the production of our farmers and ranchers and ultimately improves our water, air and soil.”
Natural Resources Conservation Service has offered this grant program since 2004, investing in ways to demonstrate and transfer efficient and environmentally friendly farming and ranching. The grants are funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and are awarded through a competitive process.
For more information about Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Pacific Islands, visit pia.nrcs.usda.gov.
Konawaena Class of 1959 holds reunion luncheons
Konawaena Class of 1959 will hold 55th class reunion luncheons at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1 in the big pavilion at Kahaluu Beach and at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Old Kona Airport Park in pavllions 3 and 4.
For more information, call Loretta at 323-9816 or 937-6073.
Seniors plan annual sale
Kailua-Kona Seniors will hold a treasure and bake sale Oct. 22 at Hale Halawai.
This sale will be on the front lawn of Hale Halawai from 9 a.m. to noon. This is the group’s only fundraiser. Attendees should bring bags for their purchases.
For more information, call Billie at 315-8367 or Pat at 329-2424.
Shriners invited to lunch
All area and visiting Shriners are invited to lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fish Hopper Restaurant. Call Jim Dakan at 895-9101 for more information.
Reunion planned for Honokaa High School class of 1978
Honokaa High School class of 1978 will hold a reunion at 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Honokaa Complex. Attendees should bring a dish to share and their own drinks for the potluck.
For more information or to offer suggestions, email Randall Aurelio at aurellok001@hawaii.rr.com.
Dances of universal peace planned
Dances of universal peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at New Thought Center in Kealakekua.
Participants will move in the moment while singing sacred phrases, mantras and poetry of many spiritual traditions.