Irish storyteller featured at libraries
Niall de Burca, an award-winning, internationally-renowned storyteller from Ireland, returns to Hawaii to headline the 2015 HSPLS Fall Children’s and Teens Program at public libraries on Hawaii Island. Admission is free.
De Burca will be the featured artist and present “Tales of the Irish.” A native of the West of Ireland, Niall was featured in 2009 as an international storyteller at the prestigious National Storytelling Festival at Jonesborough, Tenn. He last performed in Hawaii in 2011 as a featured artist of the annual HSPLS Children’s Summer Reading Program at selected libraries statewide. The storyteller will appear at 3 p.m. Friday at the Kealakekua Public Library, 323-7585, and at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Honokaa Public Library, 775-8881. The program schedule is subject to change.
This 45-minute performance is recommended for ages 5 and older. If a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed, contact the hosting library as soon as possible.
Tao healing event scheduled Friday
A Tao miracle healing event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at New Thought Center of Hawaii, 81-6587 Mamalahoa Highway, C302, Pualani Terrace, Kealakekua.
Master Pam has the highest Tao healing authority granted by Master Sha to any divine channel on the Hawaiian Islands. She is one of only four Tao miracle healers appointed by Master Sha in the world.
Personal consultations and divine services with Master Pam are available Saturday. Contact Anneka Bowman at 895-2808.
Waimea Nui Farmers Market grand opening slated
A grand opening celebration is slated 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday for the new Waimea Nui Farmers Market.
The market features an array of locally grown produce, plants, flowers, jams, clothing and more and is located at Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Kuhio Hale.
During the grand opening event, there will be live entertainment by Darlene Ahuna, Kainani Kahaunaele and Komakakino, as well as a family fun day, drawings for prizes, food vendors and appearances by police and fire personnel. A Hawaii Life Flight helicopter will also be part of the festivities. Police will be issuing Keiki IDs, as well.
For more information, including information on how to become a vendor at the farmers market, email WaimeaNuiDOA@gmail.com or call 217-1149.
Orchid expert speaks at farmers market
“What to do with the orchid plant I just bought?” is a common question asked by orchid aficionados, especially after the orchid has bloomed. It’s a question to be answered by Matthias Seelis at the Waimea Homestead Farmers Market at 10 a.m. Saturday. Seelis, of Shogun Hawaii, sells orchids at the weekly market and he will advise orchid lovers on how to identify the orchid plant they have, whether or not to repot the plant and what kind of fertilizer to use. The public is invited to attend as well as shop for the fresh bounty of Waimea and Hawaii island grown vegetables and fruits as well as prepared foods and snacks.
The 23-year-old Waimea market is now located in the heart of Waimea town at the Waimea Middle School grounds on Lindsey Road and is open from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday..
Gaming marathon benefits children
4 Pillars Kona and Your Turn Honokaa hobby shops have come together to provide a 24-hour gaming marathon, called Extra Life, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Extra Life is a benefit for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations will go to the closest Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women &Children.
This event is free for all ages. Games include a Minecraft Build-A-Thon, Magic The Gathering, Pokemon, Dungeons &Dragons, Warhammer, Super Smash Bros. and more. An events schedule can be found at www.4pillarshobbyshop.com.
Seed collection program planned
The Community Seed Library invites the public to a presentation by Ilana Stout from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. This program on “All about variety: How to identify and save seed from locally adapted plants” will include such topics as a brief history of seed in America, the importance of and decline in varietal diversity, the Seed Variety Selection Tool, and basic seed saving skills. It is sponsored by The Friends of the Libraries, Kona.
To get involved with this project or for more information, contact Natalie at 508-264-7335 or ehamah47@Gmail.com.
Waimea Outdoor Circle fall plant sale planned
Waimea Outdoor Circle’s Fall Plant Sale and Arbor Day Celebration will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Ulu Laau, the Waimea Nature Park behind Canada France Hawaii Telescope at the end of Ulu Laau Lane.
Homegrown plants and trees donated by volunteer members, including an array of natives and indigenous, exotic plants, ornamentals, herbs will be sold. Local vendors will be present with additional plants, fruit trees, arts, crafts and food. Attendees may take a self-guided park tour to learn about native Hawaiian plants and which ones will grow best in their area.
Free seeds and plants will be offered while supplies last.
For more information, call 443-4482 and leave a message, or email wochawaii@gmail.com.
Advisory councils need members
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, is accepting applications for vacant seats on the Laupahoehoe Advisory Council and the Puuwaawaa Advisory Council on Hawaii island. Members serve a two- or three-year term.
Laupahoehoe Advisory Council members are expected and encouraged to provide guidance to DLNR and the USDA Forest Service on issues related to management, research, education and public access in the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest and state lands in the Hamakua District including the Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve and the Laupahoehoe Section of the Hilo Forest Reserve.
Puuwaawaa Advisory Council members are expected and encouraged to provide guidance to DLNR for state lands in North Kona, including the PWW Forest Reserve, PWW Forest Bird Sanctuary, Kiholo State Park Reserve and the makai lands of Puuanahulu.
Applications including submittal instructions can be found at the following website: hetf.us/page/home. Hard copy applications may be picked up at the Hawaii island Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 19 E. Kawili St., Hilo, and at the Kamuela State Tree Nursery, 66-1220A Lalamilo Road, Waimea. Completed applications must be received at either of these locations by Dec. 22.
For more information, contact DOFAW branch manager Steve Bergfeld at 974-4221.
Henderson named hotel manager
Kansas Henderson has been appointed hotel manager of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
“Kansas brings an impressive wealth of experience to this position and we are excited to welcome him to the team,” said Craig Anderson, general manager of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. “Having a strong leader like Kansas is crucial in our effort to elevate the Mauna Kea brand and further improve guest experiences.”
Henderson most recently served as assistant director of rooms at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu. Prior to that, he helped open Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, Calif., in 2005 and held a number of positions, including guest relations manager, director of housekeeping and assistant director of rooms, as a member of the opening team.