Honokaa temple hosts baccalaureate service Wednesday ADVERTISING Honokaa temple hosts baccalaureate service Wednesday The Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host its 61st annual baccalaureate service at 5 p.m. Wednesday, repeating the theme: “Repay It Backwards.” The community is invited to
Honokaa temple hosts baccalaureate service Wednesday
The Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host its 61st annual baccalaureate service at 5 p.m. Wednesday, repeating the theme: “Repay It Backwards.” The community is invited to attend services at the social hall, with a potluck dinner to follow.
This year’s graduates are encouraged to show their gratitude for teachers who helped them along the way by submitting a short statement, thanking a specific teacher. The teacher need not be present, and the student will have the option of personally reading the statement or having it presented by the emcee. Public, private and home school students, and all teachers are invited to participate or attend. Temporarily assigned principal of Honokaa High and Intermediate, Trisha Burns, will address the graduates.
In addition, the service will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Honokaa High School’s Class of 1940 and the 50th anniversarey of the Class of 1965. The temple will be inviting alumni who will be recognized as special guests and honorees.
The service is free. The New Dharma Band will perform and dinner will be served after the ceremony. Dress is aloha wear or finer; potluck or other donations suggested. Gifts will be presented to graduates, courtesy of the temple and sponsors.
Make reservations by emailing shingofurusawa@gmail.com. Inquiries regarding instructions for students, teacher nominations and statements can be sent to Miles Okumura via email at misterokumura@yahoo.com or info@peacedayparade.org.
Shakespeare readers meeting Wednesday
Read Aloud Shakespeare is a group that meets in Kona once a month to read the Bard’s plays. Members are currently reading “King John.” Shakespeare fans are invited to bring a copy of the play and join the group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at a site in Keauhou. No previous acting ability is required.
Call Joy Vogelgesang at 557-0694 by Wednesday noon for information.
VFW 12112 Post
lists activities
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12112 is located behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street and is West Hawaii’s VSO welcoming all veterans and veteran service organizations.
The following events will be conducted for the week of May 2:
Wednesday — Free veterans coffee at 9:30 a.m. Veterans are invited to meet for camaraderie with others who have served honorably.
Friday — $5.00 Reuben sandwiches are served starting at 4 p.m.
Saturday — Honu race recycle pick up at Mani Lani with the first set of volunteers starting at 8 a.m. Those who wish to volunteer should call the lodge.
For more information, call Don Zero at 509-879-1040.
Alzheimer’s Association
presents workshops
The Alzheimer’s Association will present lectures June 27 at Tutu’s House in Waimea.
The first topic will be “What Is Dementia?” The workshop reviews dementia, the symptoms, warning signs, misconceptions and potential treatments. The 9 a.m. presentation includes short videos of individuals with the disease, family members of individuals with dementia and various professionals.
The movie “I’m Not Fictional” will be shown at 11 a.m. This video was produced by three sons who took care of their mother while she suffered from dementia.
At 1 p.m., “Communi-cation and Behaviors in Dementia” will cover information on possible causes and types of behaviors that may arise as well as potential interventions.
Seating is limited. Call Big Island Program Coordinator Chris Ridley for reservations at 443-7360.
