Taco night at VFW
VFW Post 12122 which, is off Kaiwi Street behind Kona Locksmith, will serve $5 tacos on Friday. They come with dessert and will be served from 5-7 p.m. The public is welcome.
Final hale building workshop Saturday
Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club invites all interested community members to participate in a traditional Hawaiian hale building workshop from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday at Honaunau Bay. It is the final in the series of community workshops.
The canoe club is in the process of restoring the Hale o Hoponopono, a hale halawai (meeting house) that served as the site of Hawaii’s first immersion school project, in the 1970s. It has fallen into disrepair.
Participants will perform traditional protocols and experience the importance of working together while restoring a traditional style hale halawai and learning skills such as basic lashing and thatching techniques.
All ages are welcome, but children must be under the supervision of their parents at all times. Attendees should wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.
There is no charge for the workshop, and lunch is provided.
Info: contact@keouacanoeclub.com.
Sheraton names new director of operations
Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa at Keauhou Bay has named JoAnn Lenhardt as the director of operations.
Lenhardt joined Marriott a little over 11 years ago in Philadelphia. She started her career in the front office, was promoted to sales and catering and ultimately found her niche in food and beverage.
During her 11 years, Lenhardt has worked at eight Marriott properties.
“I fell in love with Kona and the Big Island while here during the holidays,” she said. “I felt the aloha spirit of the people and the beauty of the island was something I definitely needed to be a part of. In such a short time, this island has become home to me and I feel so blessed to be here.”
Roschi recognized by Pacific Business News
Nick Roschi, director of operations for Luana Hospitality Group, has been named a Forty Under 40 honoree by Pacific Business News.
The publication recognizes and honors 40 of Hawaii’s best and brightest young professionals every year.
Roschi joined Luana Hospitality Group in 2012. He managed the opening of Lava Lava Beach Club, then Luana Hospitality Group created the director of operations position for Roschi where he now oversees operations at Huggo’s, On the Rocks, Paradise Gourmet Catering and the newest addition of Lava Lava Beach Club on Kauai.
Roschi now leads Luana’s campaigns to raise funds for local nonprofits with events such as “Huggo’s Wahine Fishing Tournament” (benefiting Family Support Hawaii) and “Feast on the Beach” at Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikoloa have helped raise funds for many local nonprofits. The executive also created a successful promotion at Huggo’s and Lava Lava Beach Club that helped Girl Scouts earn money to support their troop.
Public input sought on education plan
The Hawaii State Department of Education is welcoming public feedback on the draft Hawaii Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act. The public comment period run through May 18.
The Every Student Succeeds Act draft includes requirements such as long-term goals and accountability frameworks the state must describe and fulfill. Receipt of federal funding for Hawaii public schools is dependent upon approval of Hawaii’s consolidated state plan. A summary of public feedback for this draft plan will be shared at the Board of Education meeting on June 6.
The draft is available at www.hawaiipublicschools.org by clicking the Strive HI System link.