Dance class for Parkinson’s patients planned
The spring series of Hawaii Dance for Parkinson’s wraps up with its final class from 1-2:15 Wednesday at Hale Halawai.
Drop ins are encouraged. Dance experience is not needed. The free class empowers those afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, their partners, their caregivers, and friends to enjoy movement, music and dance.
Info: marie@isnyders.com, (609) 577-2349.
Milone makes college dean’s list
Nicholas Milone of Kailua-Kona has been named to the University of Delaware’s dean’s list for the Spring 2017 semester.
To meet eligibility requirements for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.
Palamanui campus earns LEED rating
The Hawaii Community College – Palamanui campus has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, the highest rating possible in the sustainable building program.
The campus earned the LEED Platinum rating by incorporating numerous sustainable design elements in the facility. This includes on-site photovoltaics for electricity, efficient use of water, including a “living machine” natural wastewater recycling system, certified sustainable wood and low-emitting paints and adhesives.
The campus was designed by Honolulu-based architecture firm Urban Works. In 2016 the design won a Renaissance Building &Remodeling Grand Award for new commercial construction from the Building Industry Association of Hawaii.
This is the second Hawaii Community College building to earn a LEED rating. Hale Aloha on the Manono campus in Hilo earned a LEED Gold rating for a renovation project.
McCray joins Hawaii HomeOwnership Center
Michael McCray has joined the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center as a counselor/coach.
The nonprofit organization’s mission is to help Hawaii families achieve their dreams of homeownership. It offers homebuyer education classes, counseling, workshop, refresher classes and post-purchase counseling. McCray, who has more than 10 years of experience in one-on-one financial counseling, coaching and money management can be reached at michael@hihomeownership.org, 959-5808, or by visiting www.hihomeownership.org.
MCray’s office is inside the Kaloko Branch of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union at 73-5611 Olowalu St., Kailua-Kona.
Pekala earns degree from University of Alabama
Melanie Pekala of Honaunau was awarded a doctor of nursing practice degree from The University of Alabama during ceremonies May 5-7.