Public libraries to close for holiday
All Hawaii Island public libraries will be closed today through Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
The Hawaii State Public Library System said while branches will be closed, the system’s online resources will remain available at www.librarieshawaii.org. Book drops will remain open.
Hawaii Island public libraries will reopen on Tuesday.
Free advance health care directives class offered
Hawaii Care Choices (formerly Hospice of Hilo) is offering a class on advance health care directives, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 22. These directives are important so your loved ones won’t have to guess what you want if you no longer can speak for yourself. If you already have a living will, a health care power of attorney, or an advance health care directive, learn how to review it to be sure it meets your needs today.
RSVP to Jeanette Mochida (808) 969-1733.
Kona Japanese Civic Association scholarships available
The Kona Japanese Civic Association will award two $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors in West Hawaii with financial needs who will be attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Home-schooled seniors and students of any ethnic background are invited to apply.
The applicants will be judged on a 600-word essay based on their awareness of and how the Japanese culture influenced them, as well as financial need, academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular high school activities and volunteer with community organizations.
Applications must be postmarked by March 29 and are available from high school counselors or online at www.konajapanesecivic association.org.
Info: Jo Ann Iwane at malobrka@gmail.com or Claudia Chang at cschang713@yahoo.com.