Thelma Parker Memorial Library announces art class registration
Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library of the Hawaii State Public Library System will open registration on Tuesday, May 2, for the next First Saturday Community Art Class, The Year of the Rabbit, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 3. The free First Saturday Community Art Classes are presented in partnership with the Waimea Arts Council
Waimea Arts Council artists Lorrie Taylor and Laurel Oglesby will lead the class, which honors 2023 as The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac. Students ages 6+ will learn how to draw a realistic rabbit using a process that incorporates light and shadow, charcoal smudging, and removing with an eraser.
Classes will be held in the library meeting room, with all supplies provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Class size is limited and advance registration at the library for each class is required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
To register, or for more information, call 808-887-6067. The Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
Waikoloa student receives honors
Waikoloa Resident Jenna Shotwell was inducted Into Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society at Biola University. She is one of 33 students selected for membership into Biola University’s Epsilon Kappa Epsilon (EKE), the university’s honors baccalaureate society. Students who achieved the designation will be recognized at Biola University’s Spring 2023 graduation ceremony. The honors society is exclusively offered by invitation only, by which students are selected by department faculty. The selection criteria are based upon academic achievement, with students earning a GPA of at least 3.75, Christian character and individual contributions to the university and community. Only 5% of the graduating class are invited into the society.
students will be recognized for their induction into EKE at Biola’s Spring 2023 commencement ceremony as well as at an induction ceremony on May 3.
“Induction into the highly selective Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society is an indication of distinguished scholastic achievement, faithful service and Christian character,” said Dr. Cherry McCabe, associate provost for curriculum and instruction. “These students exemplify the values of Biola University and often go on to positions of influence to be used by God around the world. We are proud of each and every student.”
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