School for adults holding registration
Registration for adult education classes at the Waipahu Community School for Adults Kona Campus is being held through Aug. 14.
The former Kona Community School for Adults offers classes in basic education, high school diploma equivalency, and workforce education. Classes offered include basic language arts and math, life skills required for the complete the Competency-Based Community School Diploma Program, and preparation for the General Education Development test. Additional classes include English as a Second Language and special interest such as ukulele making.
Now in its fourth year, the school is introducing a new program called ICAN. This $20 per semester career and workforce certification program is designed to help high school graduates transition to a job, career, college or training program. ICAN teachers and counselors work with participants to develop a transition plan and teach skills that will prepare them for success in their chosen career or in college.
To register or for information on registration requirements, call 313-3032.
Waimea community meeting is Thursday
“Community Kuleana” will top the Waimea Community Association Town Meeting on Thursday. The meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. in Waimea School cafeteria and everyone is invited.
Several community organizations will share their vision, mission and priority projects including North Hawaii Rotary, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Future/Tutu’s House, Big Island Giving Tree, Kohala Watershed Partnership and Coqui Free Waimea. Presenters will talk about what their organization needs in terms of help and support for their programs, services and/or projects.
Also on the agenda will be a brief report by Waimea Community Policing and County Council business by the district’s two council members, Val Poindexter and Margaret Wille.
There is no charge to attend town meetings, though donations to, and membership in the nearly 60-year-old community organization are invited. Attendees also are urged to contribute to the Waimea food pantry with cash or check, though nonperishable, not-expired food items are also welcome. Checks may be payable directly to the food pantry so the donation is tax deductible.
For more information call Patti Cook at 937-2833 or visit facebook.com/waimeacommunityassociation.
VFW announces events schedule
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12112, located behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street, is holding the following events:
Today is Coast Guard Day. Coast Guard veterans as well as all other vets and guests are invited to the post for birthday cake during happy hour.
A $5 onion burger dinner with salad and dessert will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Korean War Veterans will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, while the VFW starts its monthly meeting at 11:30.
For more information, call Don Zero at 509-879-1040.
Reyn’s grand opening is Friday
The Shops at Mauna Lani announces the opening of its newest retail store, Reyn’s, by Reyn Spooner. Reyn Spooner has been a leader in the aloha fashion scene since its inception in the 1950s when its founder, Reyn McCullough, created a winning combination by matching East Coast preppie, tailored construction with Hawaii’s surf and aloha heritage.
The grand opening event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, featuring music, food and drinks.
Status of Women group meets Friday
The Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women meets at 9 a.m. Friday at the Ka‘u Rural Health Community Association Inc., Ka‘u Resource and Distance Learning Center, 96-3126 Puahala St., Pahala.
Sale benefits women paddlers
Kai Opua women’s distance program is holding a fundraising rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kai Opua Halau at the Old Kona Airport Park.
Korean War veterans meet Saturday
Korean War Veterans Association of West Hawaii Chapter 279 meets at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post at 74-5543 Kaiwi St., Suite 185a, Kailua-Kona.
Membership is open to any person who has seen honorable service in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard if said service was within Korea including territorial waters and airspace at any time from Sept. 3, 1945, to the present, or said service was outside of Korea from June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955. Associate members are also welcome.
For more information, call Ronald Cole at 327-9304 or David Simon at 769-4427.