Ride of Silence scheduled Wednesday
Kona’s two largest cycling groups are teaming up Wednesday evening for the annual Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have died in traffic accidents and demanding action from public officials to ensure that the investigation of a recent cycling fatality results in justice for the cyclist who was killed.
The Hawaii Cycling Club and Coffee Talk Riders encourage all cyclists and concerned citizens to join them at West Hawaii Civic Center at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday for a brief ceremony followed by a short, silent ride together in the vicinity of the civic center.
Riders may bring black armbands and are encouraged to use riding lights if they have them, “but just being there is the strongest statement you can make,” said Hawaii Cycling Club president Daniel Hodel. Helmets are required and non-club members will be provided with free one-day memberships for insurance purposes.
“There is much that can be done to prevent such accidents and improve the climate for cycling on the Big Island,” Hodel added. “But unless motorists are held accountable, no matter who they are, everything else we do is rendered meaningless.”
A second Big Island Ride of Silence will be held on the same day in Hilo, organized by PATH and the East Hawaii cycling community.
Kona Amateur Radio Society meets
The Kona Amateur Radio Society will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Wawaloli Beach Park at Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
All members, friends, and those interested in amateur radio are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share during the Thai-themed potluck in celebration of Buddha day.
For more information, contact Van NH7IT at 345-5008 or nh7it@arrl.net.
Caregiver conference slated for June 12
The Hawaii Community Caregiver Network and Hawaii County Office of Aging invite family caregivers to attend Caregivers First: Carousel of Care, A Caregiver Conference, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The event will take place in the Kohala Ballroom. A registration fee of $20 includes admission, breakfast, breakout workshops, lunch and interactive sessions.
Keynote speaker Michael Cheang will present “The New Normal of Caregiving: Myths and Reality.” Breakout sessions will offer tips on “Legal Health for Seniors,” “Avoiding Falls,” Medicare Fraud,” “Fire Prevention,” “Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness,” “Healthy Habits” and “Navigating a Hospital Stay: Understanding the Process.” Carousel of Care interactive sessions will offer caregiver healing activities such as massage, art therapy, caregiver support group, acupressure and more.
Besides HCCN and HCOA, conference sponsors include Moonglow Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation, Young Brothers, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, Project Dana and Regency at Hualalai.
Deadline to register for the conference is June 5. Download a registration form or call 961-8600 to request a registration form by mail. Financial assistance to cover the registration fee may be available as well as off-site respite care. For more information, call Mary Keola Kenoi-Okajima at 961-8600 or email mary.hcoa@hawaiiantel.net.