Store seeks donations of hair to be made into wigs
Kamaaina Diamond Co. is accepting cut ponytails 8 inches long or longer to be made into free wigs for cancer patients. A gift certificate to the store is issued for each donated ponytail.
In October, the business will host a haircutting event, which gives those interested time to start growing their hair.
Info: Brenda, Kamaaina Diamond Co., 331-1904.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs offering $500,000 in scholarships
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is launching two scholarship programs making a half-million dollars available to post-secondary students.
The OHA Higher Education Scholarship, administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation, requires students be of Native Hawaiian ancestry, be enrolled full- or part-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, and have a 2.0 or higher grade point average for undergraduate students and 3.0 or higher for graduate students.
The OHA Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program Scholarship is administered through the University of Hawaii for Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. This funding provides scholarships and wrap-around services for students at any University of Hawaii campus.
“Education is a great way for our Native Hawaiian students to uplift themselves and pursue higher-paying careers,” said Kamanaopono Crabbe, Ka Pouhana, CEO of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, who was the first person in his family to get a doctorate degree. “I was able to get where I am today thanks to my education and am able to use that background to bring about positive change for our community.”
To apply, visit oha.org/scholarships for links to the scholarship programs. Applying for these scholarships could also make additional funds from other scholarship programs available for students.
Historic church to be re-dedicated
The Pentecostal Church of God in Kealakekua, Kona Gospel Chapel, will have a re-dedication ceremony on Sunday. The service begins at 9 a.m. with a potluck to follow.
The church was originally built and dedicated in the early 1950s by Pastor Joseph Gatchel and parishioners of Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Caucasian and mixed descent. It is located at 81-1037 Nani Kupuna Place.
Info: 323-3110.
Open house planned at Waimea Montessori school
Families of current and prospective students of Hawaii Montessori School between the ages of 15 months and 6 years old are invited to attend an open house from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday. The school is at 64-1058 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea.
Visitors will have an opportunity to visit classrooms, learn about the school and its programs, including financial aid opportunities and meet staff members.
Info: Angeline Geldhof, executive director, 885-7683, angeline@hawaiimontessori.org.