Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Festival planned in Hilo
The Hawaii Community College Culture Club and the Hiroshima University of Economics will host the Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Festival on Saturday to raise funds for students to study in Japan.
Happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hawaii Community College Manono campus in Hilo, the event will feature authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki prepared by culinary arts students and students from Hiroshima.
An origami workshop and performance by Puna Taiko are also planned.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Hawaii Community College information center. Unsold tickets may be available at the event. The information center phone number is 934-2800.
Info: Carrie Mospens at mospens@hawaii.edu.
Rodent and mongoose control methods discussed
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife will hold a talk story about methods to control and eradicate invasive rodents and mongooses to protect native species.
The meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at West Hawaii Community Center.
The agencies are developing a draft programmatic environmental impact statement, which will analyze the impacts of and alternatives to controlling these invasive animals.
North Hawaii Hospice offers grief support
Attendees of a North Hawaii Hospice expressive arts – circle of support will learn to create mini instant comfort boxes from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. A light lunch will be provided.
Also, attendees of a grief support meeting will learn self-care strategies from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 22.
Both events are at North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road. There is no cost. Registration is required.
Info: Inez.schultz@northhawaiihospice.org or call 885-7457.
Kona students earn degrees
Jill Murphy of Kailua-Kona has received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Studies and Natasha Gonshor of Kailua-Kona has received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
Both students received their degrees from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City during the Feb. 6 commencement.
Volunteers sought to collect water samples at Kahaluu
Citizen Science is seeking volunteers to monitor environmental conditions at Kahaluu Bay by collecting samples weekly at specific sites in the bay.
The data helps The Kohala Center’s Kahaluu Bay Education Center track the health of the bay, understand how events such as algae blooms impact water quality and the bay’s overall health, and act to correct any problems before they impact Kahaluu’s vibrant and colorful marine life.
Anyone with an interest in learning about water quality, sampling, data interpretation, and a healthier environment can be a volunteer. No previous experience or scientific knowledge is required. Training is provided by the Kahaluu Bay Education Center.
Info: Cindi Punihaole at cpunihaole@kohalacenter.org, 887-6411.
Chamber networking event coming up
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly networking event, AfterHours, which takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. On Thursday, AfterHours is hosted by W. M. Keck Observatory at the Waimea headquarters, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway. The pau hana networking event affords attendees the chance to link with other businesses, network with members and exchange business cards.
Pupu and refreshments will be served. Admission cost is $30, or $15 for chamber members and first-time nonmembers. Registration and prepayment is required.
Registration: kona-kohala.com. Info: 329-1758, info@kona-kohala.com.