Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meets
The Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the ADRC Training Room, 1055 Kinoole St., Hilo. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be posted on the county’s website.
For more information, contact Sandy Arriola, 961-8600.
Libraries closed for Statehood Day
All public libraries will be closed on Friday in observance of the Statehood Day.
Visit librarieshawaii.org or a local library for public service hours.
Women’s health event planned in Waimea
Stonecroft will present its Detox—Healthy Balanced Living event and expo from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Hope Waimea Gymnasium.
In addition to learning holistic approaches to life by attending the Healthy Living Expo, women of all ages can select from 12 hands-on breakout sessions, including body wellness, setting boundaries and essential oils. Zumba, step aerobics and yoga demonstrations are planned as well as a “grab ‘n’ go” beverage bar.
Registration is $20, including all activities, breakouts, lunch, a welcome bag and door prizes.
To learn more or to register go to waimeahidetox.eventbrite.com. Interested exhibitors may contact Lisa Christian at 640-0497 or lisasaloha@yahoo.com. For general information, contact event coordinator Jen McGeehan at 747-2365 or jenmcgeehan1@gmail.com.
John Wayne celebrated during Paniolo Preservation Society fundraiser
Paniolo Preservation Society will honor “The Duke” John Wayne at its Biennial Paniolo Heritage Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. The fundraiser celebrates Wayne’s commitment to ranching culture and his personal connection to Hawaii’s paniolo. Paniolo Preservation Society will host the event in cooperation with the Wayne family.
The evening includes pupu, dinner, a live auction of paniolo and John Wayne related items, country music by Willie-Joe and Damien and dancing. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 for a 10-person table. They can be purchased from Paniolo Preservation Society board members, at Parker Ranch Store (cash or check only), Kamuela Liquor Store and Kua Aina Saddlery at Pukalani Stables. All proceeds benefit Paniolo Preservation Society.
For more information, call 854-1541, email paniolo@paniolopreservation.org or visit paniolopreservation.org.
Playing a cowboy on the silver screen wasn’t the extent of Wayne’s interest in the culture. He was an accomplished horseman, an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and sailor. Wayne loved the outdoors and held a special place in his heart for those who worked the land through ranching and farming.
During the 1960s, “The Duke” visited Parker Ranch. Wayne had mutual friends with the ranch’s last family owner, Richard Smart, through their Hollywood connections. Besides owning Parker Ranch, Smart was an accomplished “song and dance man” on Broadway in the 1940s and ‘50s.