Tutu’s House program schedule announced
Tutu’s House in Waimea will host several upcoming programs.
Foods for optimal health will be discussed from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today with naturopathic physician Deborah Ardolf. Ardolf is trained to prescribe foods as medicine to help people overcome ailments and support and maintain a healthy state of being. She will share her top 10 list of optimal foods
Board certified cardiologist Lawrence Derbes Jr. will discuss stroke prevention from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Peter Welch, doctor of chiropractic, will demonstrate how to use an exercise ball to improve stability of the spine, reduce risk of back pain and increase muscle. The class is from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should bring their own ball if they have one.
Garden coach Thomas Todd will answer the question, “What is a personalized garden?” from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. May 21. He will help home gardeners explore options for their climate and discuss gardening systems and techniques.
There are no fees for Tutu’s House programs, but tax-deductible donations are welcome.
To register to attend, call Tutu’s House at 885-6777. Visit the newsletter tab at tutushouse.org for a list of monthly programs.
Free car seat inspections held
Public Health Nursing on Hawaii Island provides free car seat inspections to ensure child car seats are installed properly. According to the group, nearly 98 percent of car seats on Hawaii Island are not installed correctly.
Inspections are offered on the second Friday of each month at the Public Health Nursing on Hawaii Island Kona office. For more information, call 322-1500. Inspections will also be offered on the fourth Friday of each month beginning in July in Waimea. For information, call 887-8116.
Hospital auxiliary offers nursing scholarship
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications from students wishing to receive a scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Application forms and information are available at kchauxiliary.org or at the hospital’s nursing education department.
Completed applications must be postmarked by June 2, and interviews will be held June 18.
To qualify, an applicant must already be accepted into an accredited school of nursing and not already be a registered nurse.
For more information, call Stephanie Irwin at 322-4560 or Dee Faessler at 326-2796
LEGO program planned at Kailua-Kona Public Library
Kailua-Kona Public Library will offer the fifth in a series of LEGO Junior Maker Programs at 10 a.m. Saturday. Keiki ages 4 through 7 will use creativity to make a unique LEGO structure.
The program is limited to the first 20 children and their adult partners. Projects are the property of the library and LEGO bricks will be reused during future programs.
For more information, call Denise at 327-4237.
Centering prayer meditation workshop offered
Contemplative Outreach of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim Education Foundation will offer an introduction to centering prayer meditation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden, 75-1048 Henry St.
A light lunch is included. Suggested donation is $15.
To make reservations or ask questions, email prefpeace@gmail.com or call Farley at 896-3920.
Students hold ’80s skate night fundraiser
Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s fourth-grade class will hold an ‘80s neon skate night from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Old Kona Airport Park.
Tickets are $5 and include DJ music, games and prizes. Participants should grab their skates, skateboards, scooters and bikes for an all-wheeled night while wearing neon clothing or accessories. Food will be available.
Proceeds benefit fourth-grade travel expenses.
For more information, contact Julie Ziemelis at julie@ziemelis.com
AdvoCats meets Sunday
AdvoCats will hold a general meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Kona Vistas community center on Pualani Street off Lako Street. Attendees are asked to bring ink cartridges to be recycled.
The trap-neuter-release organization is committed to solving the homeless cat problem in a humane way. Those who have cats to be trapped, spayed or neutered and returned should call 327-3724. For more information, visit advocatshawaii.org.
Kona Japanese Civic Association holds festival
The Kona Japanese Civic Association will host its annual Festival and Kodomo No Hi event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Konawaena High School cafeteria.
The public is invited. Japanese food samples will include okonomiyaki, mochi and natto. Food from area restaurants will be served for lunch as well as hot dogs for children.
Ikebana, origami, mochi pounding, okonomiyaki demonstration and calligraphy will be among the culture activities offered. There will also be activities and games for children. Entertainment includes Japanese singing, dancing and a taisho koto performance.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 10 years old.
For more information or tickets, contact Walter Kunitake at 938-3624 or kunitake@earthlink.net. Find out more at konajapanesecivicassociation.org.
Afternoon at Hulihee remembers the late King Kamehameha IV
Daughters of Hawaii and Calabsh Cousins will present Afternoon at Hulihee at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hulihee Palace to remember the late King Kamehameha IV.
Attendees may enjoy the voices of the Merrie Monarchs and performing arts by kumu hula Etua Lopes and his Halau Na Pua Ui O Hawaii. Donations are appreciated. Attendees should bring a beach mat or chair.
Hulihee Palace museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday or 1 to 4 p.m. the Monday following the monthly Kokua Kailua Village Stroll. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for kamaaina, military and seniors, and $1 for keiki 18 years old and younger. Docent-guided tours are available upon request. For details, contact the palace at 329-1877, the palace office at 329-9555 or visit daughtersofhawaii.org.