STEM camp offered for girls in middle school
Excite Camp 2015, a science and technology camp for middle school girls kicks off in Kona for the first time at the John Y. Iwane Credit Union Center near Costco.
Girls entering seventh or eighth grade for the 2015-16 school year are encouraged to apply immediately.
Thirty spots are available for the Kona camp and there is no fee. Snacks and lunch will be provided. The camp is offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7 through 10 and it covers topics such as geospatial technologies, infusing Hawaiian culture with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities, discovering careers in the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, and analyzing the scientific method.
Sponsored by Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology, Excite Camp’s mission is to motivate middle school girls — especially those in under-represented minorities such as Native Hawaiians — toward science, technology, engineering and math careers.
To apply for the 2015 Excite Camp, visit womenintech.com/category/workshops. For more information, contact Mapu at 875-2343 or mapu@medb.org.
Historic photographs of Kohala on display
In conjunction with the 2015 Kohala reunion, North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau will exhibit a selection of historic photographs of Kohala starting Monday through July 10.
The photographs focus on the sugar plantation era in North Kohala. The exhibit of 24 photographs portrays homes, public spaces, landscapes and plantation facilities in Kohala from 1880 through 1963.
The photographs for the exhibit were selected from the collection of several hundred historic photographs housed in the North Kohala Library Archive collection. Many of the library’s photographs were initially gathered as part of a Bond Memorial Library historic photo project in the early 1980s. Other photographs were donated to the library from two earlier Kohala reunions in 2005 and 2010. Families and organizations have also contributed to the collection.
The exhibit may be viewed during the library’s open hours from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
North Kohala Library is next to Takata Market on Akoni Pule Highway. Call the North Kohala Public Library at 889-6655 for more information.
Open houses to gather public input on Mauna Kea management
The Office of Mauna Kea Management will be hosting public open houses in Kona, Hilo and Waimea to gather community input on suggested administrative rules for the University of Hawaii’s managed lands on Mauna Kea. In accordance with Hawaii state Legislature Act 132, the purpose for rules is to provide proper protection of the natural, cultural and scientific resources and maintain public safety and welfare.
Following the open houses, the Office of Mauna Kea Management will draft administrative rules for public review and comment before approval by the appropriate agencies. Once approved, the rules will be the mechanism that protects the cultural, natural and scientific resources, and public health and safety on UH managed lands on Mauna Kea, according to Office of Mauna Kea Management Director Stephanie Nagata.
The open houses will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Wednesday at Imiloa Astronomy Center and Thursday at Kuhio Hale, the Department of Hawaiian Homelands West Hawaii District Office.
The Office of Mauna Kea Management will provide exhibits on the suggested rules. The open house will discuss authority, purpose, consistency with Department of Land and Natural Resource rules relating to Mauna Kea, protection of Native Hawaiian rights, public activities, commercial activities, prohibited activities, safety concerns, permits, and administration and enforcement.
The public is encouraged to attend and provide input.
For more information about the open houses or the rulemaking process, contact the Office of Mauna Kea Management at 933-0734 or email omkm@hawaii.edu.
Lecture focuses on historic sites at Keauhou Bay
Kona Historical Society’s Hanohano O Kona Lecture Series welcomes Lily Dudoit who will share stories of Kaukulaelae in Keauhou and the sites or makana that are still there today.
The lecture will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at West Hawaii Civic Center.
Some examples of makana are Kanikanikaula Heiau, Kuula and a Menehune Tree. Dudoit will connect the currents of time and explain how Keauhou is still a place of renewal. Dudoit is the director of culture at Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay.
The talk is part of a free community lecture series spotlighting local and state speakers on cultural and historical subjects. Presented by Kona Historical Society, in cooperation with Hawaii County, this lecture series is free.
For more information, call 323-3222.
Library program focuses on women warriors
Greywolf, a Native American medieval armorer, will present a program on “Women Warriors in History” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public &School Library. The performance is part of the Hawaii State Public Library System’s summer ready program.
With more than 20 years of weapons smithing experience, Greywolf will focus on heroes, this year’s summer reading program theme, and feature authentic handcrafted weapons and antiques, and period costumes. The 45-minute program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
The event schedule is subject to change. For more information or special accommodation, call the library at 887-6067.
Keiki story time is Wednesday
Kona Stories bookstore, with assistance from the American Association of University Women, will host a story time for children ages 3 to 7 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The story time will feature books, crafts and snacks about going to the beach. Feature books will be “Froggy Goes to Hawaii,” “Ladybug Girl at the Beach” and “Pig Kahuna.”
Participation fee is $5. Space is limited to 24 children and reservations are required. Check in 10 minutes early at Kona Stories Book Store.
Keiki story times are held in the Keauhou Shopping Center courtyard. For more information, call 324-0350.