Schools invited to nominate beautification projects
The Cooke Foundation has issued a call for nominations for the Cooke Beautification Award, which recognizes public schools for completing significant beautification projects on campus. The biennial award has honored elementary, middle and high schools across the state with $85,000 in awards since 2008, for contributing to the overall appearance and ambiance of their campuses through murals, landscaping, gardens, mosaics and other enhancement projects.
All public schools in the state, including charter schools, are eligible to nominate completed beautification projects that demonstrate significant improvement of the property through Sept. 1. One elementary school, one middle school and one high school will be selected to receive a $5,000 award. Details and submission information are posted at cookefdn.org.
GVS Accelerator meeting is today
A GVS Accelerator open house will be held at 4 p.m. today at Honua Studios, 73-4855 Kanalani St., Kailua-Kona.
The GVS Accelerator is a partnership between Global Virtual Studio, the Hawaii Strategic Development Corp., Hawaii County and the GTA Development Fund. The program aims to empower Hawaii’s creative entrepreneurs to launch their original transmedia franchises.
The program includes a $50,000 seed investment and access to entertainment and innovation industry insiders such as producer Ralph Winter (“X-Men,” “Fantastic Four” and “Planet of the Apes”), Academy Award nominated screenwriter Tab Murphy (“Gorillas in the Mist,” “Tarzan” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”), Mike Frank (co-founder of Level 3 Communications) and Lance Priebe (creator and co-founder of Club Penguin).
Applications are accepted through Aug. 31. This year individual entrepreneurs/producers may apply as well as startup teams — the former to be “match-made” with selected startup companies. To apply, visit gvsaccelerator.com for more information.
Talk focuses on diet and detoxification
The Dragonfly Ranch: Healing Arts Center will host a free Healthy Sunday Event at 5 p.m. Sunday. Proprietor Barbara Moore welcomes individuals who are looking to revitalize their health though improved diet and detoxification.
There will be healthy chocolate, antioxidant juice and detoxing protein drinks available for tasting. Guests may come early to view an organic garden and walk in a labyrinth.
In addition to presenting the Orenda 10-day detoxification and weight loss program, Debbie Liggett will share information about eliminating the need for toxic chemical cleaners by replacing them with silver-infused cleaning cloths.
Those wishing to participate in a potluck dinner after the event may bring an organic dish to share.
For information about Norwex products, call 990-1456. For directions to the Dragonfly Ranch, visit dragonflyranch.com or call Barbara at 238-2159.
Ham radio enthusiasts meet
The Kona Amateur Radio Society will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the south end of Wawaloli Beach Park at Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
All members, friends and those interested in amateur Ham radio are invited. Attendees should bring an Indian dish for the potluck.
For more information, contact Van NH7IT at 345-5008 or nh7it@arrl.net.
Girls math and science event planned
The American Association of University Women is inviting all fifth-grade girls in West Hawaii to the annual GEMS event Nov. 17 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
GEMS stands for Girls Exploring Math and Science. It is a full-day event with hands-on workshops to encourage an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Registration forms have been distributed to elementary schools. The deadline to register is Sept. 25. Cost is $20. Scholarships are available so that no girl is left out.
Home-schooled girls can download registration information at kona-hi.aauw.net.