Torch run for Special Olympics April 20
First Hawaiian Bank and Hawaii Police Department are partnering to sponsor the 34th annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run/Walk, 8:45 a.m. April 20 at First Hawaiian Bank in Kailua-Kona as a benefit for Special Olympics West Hawaii.
The purpose of the non-competitive run/walk is to raise awareness and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics Hawaii. In Hawaii, the Torch Run is named after fallen Honolulu Police Officer Troy Barboza, who volunteered as a Special Olympics coach and participated in the first Torch Run in Hawaii held in 1985.
Participants will proceed from the bank down Palani Road to Alii Drive and turn around at Hale Halewai, back track to Palani and left at Kuakini Highway, to the Old Airport behind the Kona Aquatic Center. A Special Olympics athlete will then light the cauldron to begin the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Regional Softball Area Games.
Donations of $30 are requested and donors will receive a 2019 commemorative Torch Run dri fit shirt. Sizes and styles are limited.
Info and entry forms: Denise, 345-0433 or sowhdenise@gmail.com.
CERT Basic Training
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is providing a basic emergency response training course in Ka’u at the Discovery Harbour Community Center on March 24 and 30, and April 6 and 13. This Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course provides participants with classroom and hands-on instruction on what to do in an emergency or disaster.
If you can commit to four Saturdays on learning how to respond in an emergency and disaster, sign-up by emailing hawaiicert@gmail.com. No charge, but seating is limited so reserve your seat today.
Magic Spectacular set for March 16
The Society for Kona’s Education &Art (SKEA) and the Big Island Magic Club present the 33rd annual Magic Spectacular at the Aloha Theatre Saturday, March 16, with shows at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This year’s headliner is Gregory Wilson “The Honest Conman,” an international-award-winning master of sleight of hand and confidence trickery. Also performing will be local talent including Arnold “Arneleo the Great” Rabin, Barry “The Great Barusky” Gitelson, Kaz Agape, and special guest from Honolulu, Takeshi. Music by Kristin Lagasse and Kathy Fraser.
Tickets are $10 children 12 and under, $15 adults, and are available at Patel’s Spirit Station (Honaunau), Glow Salon (Kealakekua), Kona Stories (Keauhou), and Kona Bay Books (Kailua). Tickets are also available online at www.skea.org or www.apachawaii.org, or call the SKEA office, 328-9392.
Parks and Rec offering Summer Fun jobs working with keiki
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation has extended its deadline seeking applicants for temporary summer jobs working with keiki who attend its 2019 Summer Fun Program.
Applicants must possess a current First Aid certification, submit a completed Summer Fun application, and be available to work June 4 through July 19. Summer Fun starts June 12 following a mandatory four-day training period for all temporary employees.
Summer Fun applications are available online at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation and various county gymnasiums located around the island. Completed applications must be filed with the Recreation Division or postmarked by March 15.
Info: 961-8740.