Ohana Shoreline Fishing tourney
The 21st edition of the county-sponsored three-day Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament starts Friday islandwide.
“It focuses on the family and the importance of our heritage,” tournament official Jayme Carvalho said. “Protecting our resources and learning to do things the right way, so our grandkids also can benefit.”
Anglers can cast away from any Big Island shore they choose, just as long as they report back to Honokaa Armory at noon Sunday for weigh-ins.
The divisions are men’s, women’s, teen, kupuna and, of course, ohana.
“I like that you get parents with their kids, spending time together,” Carvalho said. “Adults with kids, that’s the main reason we do this.
“A lot of his is about lifestyle.”
Traditionally, the biggest catches are ulua and omilu. In some instances, ahi are caught in Kohala, but Carvalho has learned to detect when something is fishy.
“A lot of times, an ahi means they swam out to get it,” he said.
A 97.5-pound ulua was last year’s top catch. In the ohana division, participants must lure menpachi, poopaa and kupipi.
Carvalho said another fishing challenge is being held simultaneously this weekend, and he figures some anglers are going to weigh in fish at both tournaments.
“That’s fine,” he said, “but you have to be in (Honokaa) for weigh-ins to collect the prizes.”
Kona Boxing Club to host kickboxing event
Kona Boxing Club is holding its first kickboxing event of the year on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea. Fights will start at 6:30 p.m. with ages from 7 to 17 years old, featuring fighters from Kona, Hilo, Waimea, Kohala, and Honolulu.
Tickets at the door for ages from 7-12 are $8 and for and 13 years told to adult is $12.
For more information, call 895-5016.
Kona Aquatics holding tryouts
The Kona Aquatics swimming team will be welcoming tryouts anytime after Sept. 5. The best ages for swimmers to join is between 7 and 11 years old. Tryouts are ongoing. For more information visit kona-aquatics.com.
Parking change for Honokaa football games
Because of health and safety concerns during athletic events, Honokaa High School will no longer allow spectator parking inside the gate during football games. Fans are welcome to park along Pakalana, Ohelo or Manane Streets, in the lot next to the band room, in the lot in front of the auto shop, or at any county complex.
If you require special parking accommodations, contact Keith Tolentino at 775-8800, ext. 237 in advance of any event.
Lavakids hosts Family Fun Runs
On Saturday, LavaKids, in partnership with Club Rehab, will host its Family Fun Runs at 7 a.m. on Ane Keohokalole Highway beginning at the West Hawaii Civic Center. This is a free event and open to all ages.
Registration will take place at 7 a.m. followed by a keiki dash at 7:45 a.m. The 1 mile and 2 mile run/walk will begin at 7:55 a.m. with the 5K run/walk right after. This event is open to both keiki and adults. Games and supervision will be provided for keiki during the 5k for parents wanting to participate.
Pre-register at lavakids.org for extra chances to win raffle for prizes. For more information visit lavakids.org or contact eventinfo@lavakids.org.
Mauna Loa Training Time Trial
Intermediate and advanced bicyclists are invited to join Hawaii Cycling Club members in the 2016 edition of the Mauna Loa Training Time Trial and Saturday ride on Sept. 24.
The time trial place on the 17 mile Mauna Loa Observatory Road – a challenging and winding road with magnificent vistas.
Registration takes place at the Native Tree Sanctuary on Saddle Road opposite Mauna Loa Access Road from 7:30–7:50 a.m. The Time Trial starts at 8 a.m. Saturday participants may start as soon as they register and have until 11:30 a.m. to complete the ride.
Non-Hawaii Cycling Club members must pay a $10 one day insurance wavier fee. All participants will receive a number to place on the front of their helmets.
The famous HCC Talk Story aid station will be at the finish line.
Waimea athletics holding volleyball registration
Waimea Athletics is currently accepting youth volleyball registrations from now until Sept. 8, for ages 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14. Fee is $25 per person and includes a uniform, an 8×10 league photo and team equipment. Coach volunteers are also needed. To register visit waimeaathletics.com. For more information contact Noe at waimeaathletics@gmail.com.
Special Olympics Bus’ a Move
On Sept. 17, Special Olympics West-Hawaii will host their “Bus’ a Move” Bus Pull competition at Kona Commons.
Teams of 10 will pull a Roberts Hawaii Charter Bus. Entry fee is $300 for a team of 10.
Teams have three categories to win: fastest pull, lowest combined weight, and an award will be given to the most enthusiastic team. Lowest combined weight event will use a lighter vehicle provided by Airgas. Strongmen and women should come out and show their muscle for a worthy cause.
Teams can register now by emailing sowhdenise@gmail.com or by calling 345-0433. Event T-Shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants.
Special Olympics West Hawaii is always looking for volunteers to help make this event run smoothly and safely. If you would like to volunteer please email us at sowhdenise@gmail.com, and donations are always welcome, you can mail donations to Special Olympics West Hawaii, P.O. Box 390358. Keauhou-Kona, HI 96739.
Kukio Blue Water Swim
The 11th Annual Kukio Blue Water Swim will be held on Sept. 24,
After a two-year hiatus, the event is back and race organizers are looking to make it better than ever. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim from Kua Bay to Uluweuweu Bay at Kukio starting at 8 a.m. A light breakfast and an awards ceremony will follow the race at Kikaua Point Park.
Cost is $40 per Individual (13 and older) and includes a Patagonia capilene shirt and swim cap. The cost is $20 per keiki (12 and under) and also includes a hat and swim cap.
For more information about the swim and to register go to kukioevents.com or email any inquiries to swim@kukio.com. Entries are limited to 250 participants.
The Emily T. Gail Show
George Fuller, of Flagship Custom Publishing, talks about how his love of writing since he was a keiki and how it has evolved into publishing custom magazines for high end golf properties and vacation destinations combining print with electronic technologies.
Fuller shares the opportunities he has had to travel the world as a writer, editor and now publisher. He shares some stories from assembling classic Hawaii photos in his Timeless Magic, Celebrating 50 Years Mauna Kea Beach Hotel recent publication. Fuller shares for aspiring writers some of the lessons he has learned while creating a career as a writer.
Landry Fuller, the editor of North Hawaii News, talks about the Tuesday and Thursday weekly insert in West Hawaii Today. She shares how her career as a writer led her to Hawaii to showcase the North Hawaii community. She shares how she uses her experience and creativity to showcase feature writers who share in-depth stories about organizations and individuals who are making a difference in North Hawaii.
The Emily T Gail Show espnhawaii.com is also available as s free iTunes podcast and at Emily T Gail on Facebook. Contact info Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com.