Aina Fest, Job Fair, and More
North Hawaii Community Hospital will conduct a job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday in their Mauna Kea-Mauna Loa Room.
The hospital is hiring registered nurses, nurse aides, security officers, IT analysts, surgical and imaging technicians, home health positions and office support positions. On-site interviews will be conducted and applicants are encouraged to bring their resumes.
Info: Contact Human Resources at 881-4410
Beginning Nov. 5, residents can participate in meditation led by Kristen Cosmi from 5-5:45 p.m. every Monday at Anna Ranch. All meditation styles are welcome, although it will be a quiet space.
A free Vedic, heart-based meditation class will also be offered on Nov. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. It can be practiced individually or in a group setting.
Info: Contact Kristen at 391-7868, cosmiklovesound@gmail.com, or contact Anna Ranch 885-4426 or email programs@annaranch.org
In the school’s first-ever outdoor amphitheater, Parker School Dramatiques will present three performances of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” Nov. 2-4.
Considered one of Shakespeare’s most endearing plays, “Much Ado About Nothing” is a romantic comedy that has stood the test of time. Written around 1598, it continues to entertain audiences with its humor, witty character exchanges and plot twists surrounding courtship and scandal.
This school’s production will be held in the “Headmaster’s Amphitheatre,” an outdoor stage created for this production behind the headmaster’s office at Parker School.
Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 , and 2 p.m. Nov. 4. General admission is $6 for students, $12 for adults and 5 and under are free. For general seating, bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, and dress for Waimea weather.
To reserve a private Royal Court Table with seating for up to six guests, refreshments, photos with costumed performers and more, contact Parker School’s Advancement Office at advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or 885-8708.
Box office and seating will open one hour before curtain. The show will be presented without an intermission and the run time is approximately 80 minutes.
Big Island community members have teamed with the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) to organize E ha ‘awi i ka mana’ olana (to give hope), a weekend of events and activities set for Nov. 9 and 10 on the Kohala Coast.
All proceeds from the events will go directly to MDF for research, developing therapies and finding a cure for myotonic dystrophy (DM).
DM is a genetic disease and form of muscular dystrophy for which there is currently no cure. It is often under- and misdiagnosed, yet it is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. MDF works to support families living with the disease, to drive research and treatment and to create awareness of DM in communities across the nation and beyond.
At 5 p.m. Nov. 9, a barbecue at the Mauna Kea Beach Resort will officially kick off the weekend. Starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 10, bike enthusiasts of all levels can participate in the Family Fun Bike Ride to Hawi. A Gala Under the Stars fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. at the resort including a cocktail reception, beachside dinner, a live auction, traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment. An after-party with a DJ and dancing. The live auction features premium vacation experiences across the globe.
Costs for the events vary, inviting participation at any level. There will be lunch provided for the bike ride and bikes and electric bikes are available to rent. Visit www.myotonic.org/2018-mdf-hawaii-gala-weekend or call Renee at 885-9581 for pricing information and event details.
NORTH KOHALA — From noon-10 p.m. this Saturday, the 9th annual Aina Fest will be held in The Barn at Kohala Village HUB.
Born out of husband-and-wife team Dash and Erika Kuhr’s desire to share the abundant food and vast potential for healthy living, the day-long event features a packed schedule of world-renowned and local musicians, performing artists, hands-on land-based education, Hawaiian cultural activities, keiki activities, yoga, arts &crafts, vendors and an abundance of organically grown, farm fresh food.
One hundred percent of the event proceeds will support three core pillars of HIP Agriculture’s programming: residential farmer trainings, youth education and community events.
Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Keiki 12 and under are free and must be accompanied by a guardian. This year, the festival has a maximum capacity and is expected to sell out online.
Tickets: Go to https://ainafest.brownpapertickets.com/
For the third year, Waimea Community Association will host a Mahalo Potluck to honor the community’s first responders — police, fire and emergency services including volunteer fire and community responders, Pohakuloa Training Area men and women who provide first responder coverage on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, county lifeguards and state DOFAW officers.
The gathering will run from 5:15-7 p.m. Thursday at Waimea School Cafeteria. All residents can attend and bring a dish to share. Paper products and forks will be provided, along with Starbucks coffee and iced water.
The program that evening will be brief, including an update on Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) activities responding to recent emergencies and recruiting North Hawaii volunteers.
There also will be a brief update on the 2019 Waimea Ocean Film Festival in early January, and the soon-to-begin Anna Ranch meditation offering.
