Palace event remembers Princess Kaiulani
A free Afternoon at Hulihee Palace is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday to remember the late Princess Kaiulani. Presenting hula and serenade by the Merrie Monarchs, the event is part of a yearlong series that honors Hawaii’s past monarchs and historical figures. Donations are appreciated. Bring a beach mat or chair as seating won’t be provided.
Princess Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kaiulani was the last heir to the Hawaiian throne. Born in 1875 to Princess Miriam Likelike, she was the niece of King Kalakaua.
Hulihee Palace is open for docent-guided and self-guided tours. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with the exception of the palace being open from 1 to 4 p.m. the Monday following the monthly Kokua Kailua Village Stroll. Palace admission for a self-guided tour is $8 for adults, $6 for kamaaina, military and seniors, and $1 for keiki 18 years and younger. Docent-guided tours are available upon request. For details, contact the palace at 329-1877, the palace office at 329-9555 or visit daughtersofhawaii.org.
Public Access Room offering sessions
This October, the Public Access Room is offering its free “We the Powerful!” teaching session on Hawaii Island. The workshop will explain Hawaii’s lawmaking process and provide tips on how the public can easily and effectively participate in the discussion. No registration is required.
The sessions are scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Liquor Control conference room; 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Thelma Parker Memorial Library, Waimea; and 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Ocean View Community Center.
Here’s how to reach new business
A recent announcement concerning Island Holistic Healing did not contain the business’ address or phone number. The office is located at Waikoloa Highlands Center, Suite 212. Phone numbers are 808-209-8002 or 808-498-7731.
Chamber networking event Wednesday
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly networking event, AfterHours, from 5 from 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rays on the Bay at the Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay. The pau hana networking event affords attendees the chance to link with other businesses in the local business community, network with members, meet new members and exchange business cards.
Pupu and refreshments will be served. Cost is $15 for chamber members and first-time nonmembers, $30 for repeat nonmembers. Registration and prepayment are required. Register at kona-kohala.com. For more information, contact the chamber at 329-1758 or email info@kona-kohala.com.
Ulua fishermen seeking fishing site
Members of the International BBQ Station and Kasting Club of Waimea are looking for access onto private property for ulua shoreline fishing. Members are quiet, insured, willing to pay for access and will sign a liability waiver.
For more information, call Al Lasiter at 885-7869 or Rob Eoff at 989-2945.