Upcoming Events

Ke Ola Magazine celebrates anniversary with party

WAIKOLOA —Ke Ola Magazine celebrates a decade of publishing with a 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Waikoloa Bowl adjacent to Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa Resort.

The all-star lineup of Hawaii Island performers includes Kahulanui, Alii Keanaaina and his band, Kalapana Awa Band with Ikaika Marzo, and Hoku Pa‘a with Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa and Duane Yamada. The alcohol-free event is open to families and will be emceed by KWXX’s Ku‘ehu Mauga.

Guests are welcome to bring picnic lunches and sealed, non-alcoholic beverages; food will also be available at the shopping center.

Nelson Makua of Na Makua Hawaiian Designs created a limited-edition, commemorative T-shirt to be sold at the concert. Makua’s 10th anniversary logo art also graces the cover of Ke Ola’s current January-February 2019 10th anniversary issue.

Ke Ola Magazine first debuted in December 2008. Geared toward residents and frequent visitors, the free, bimonthly, lifestyle publication offers stories about Hawaiian culture, people, music, art, sustainability and businesses.

Admission at the gate is $30; 12-and-under keiki are free.

Applicants sought for STEM Internship Program

HILO — The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a program that seeks to develop a skilled STEM workforce to meet the needs of Hawaii’s growing high tech industry, is now seeking applications for the Akamai Summer Internship Program.

The Akamai Summer Internship Program offers college students from Hawaii an opportunity to gain summer work experience at an observatory, company or scientific/technical facility on Hawaii Island and Maui for an eight-week program from Sunday, June 16 through Friday, Aug. 16.

The Akamai Internship Program is one of the main components of the Thirty Meter Telescope’s Workforce Pipeline Program whose primary objective is to train local Hawaii island residents to be ready for the high paying, high tech jobs of the 21st century economy. TMT is the primary funder of the Akamai Internship Program with $320,000 committed for the 2019 summer program. TMT also provides staff in Hilo and Pasadena, California, to mentor interns. TMT has supported the Akamai Internship Program since 2009 and contributed a total of nearly $1 million toward developing a skilled Hawaii STEM workforce.

Akamai interns are carefully matched with a project and a mentor who will supervise the intern throughout the project and integrate the intern into the work environment.

Interns are paid a $3,200 stipend and are provided with housing, if needed, and travel to and from their home island to an internship site.

Info: go to www.akamaihawaii.org

Speaker series starts with students

The first 2019 program in the Maunakea Speaker Series will be from 7-8 p.m. at Imiloa Astronomy Center.

Local high school students will share their insights from science fair projects, internships, and research. Please join us in supporting and learning from the next generation of Hawaii scholars as they share their enthusiasm and knowledge on topics ranging from public health research to a myriad of environmental issues.

Be sure to attend the screening of the award-winning documentary “Inventing Tomorrow” happening Jan. 4-8 at the Palace Theater in Hilo. “Inventing Tomorrow” follows six young scientists from Indonesia, Hawaii, India and Mexico as they tackle some of the most complex environmental issues facing humanity today.

Everyone is welcome as Maunakea Speaker Series starts its third successful year of monthly scholar-focused presentations.

For more information visit malamamaunakea.org or call 933-0734.

Film screening at library

WAIMEA — The Waimea Ocean Film Festival will present special family screenings of David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.

The screenings, which are free and open to the public, are part of Thelma Parker Library’s NASA@My Library initiative to enhance STEM learning opportunities for public audiences nationwide with the excitement of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) exploration and discovery.

In a special collaboration with experts and curators from the museum, and using groundbreaking CGI technology, David Attenborough explores the Natural History Museum in London, after dark, when the exhibitions come to life. As night falls, Attenborough meets the extinct creatures that fascinate him the most, as they magically come alive; dinosaurs, ice age beasts, and giant reptiles.

For more information, call 887-6067. The Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

TUTU’S HOUSE

Advanced Ukulele meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. with students of Aunty Marjie Spencer; this group welcomes experienced players of all ages. Bring your ukulele and join in a morning of friendship and song.

Tutu’s House Writers’ Support Group meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Interested persons are invited to join this interesting group of new writers to published authors. Come prepared to share something you are currently working on with this engaging group in an encouraging place to explore your writing voice, and receive constructive feedback or comments if you desire.

Knitting &Knitting Support meets on Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. with Gretchen Geisler, lifetime knitter. This class is for all skill levels ages 10 to adult. Bring your projects, get your knitting questions answered and visit with other knitters; stay as long as you can. Beginners will be guided into a suitable project.

Parkinson’s and Neuroplasticity Wellness Support meets from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9. People with PD and other neurological challenges, their care partners and others wanting to be part of a local Parkinson’s community support network are encouraged to attend these monthly gatherings. Discussion focuses on personal experiences, community and PD related topics, including current research. Attendance by regular and new members is encouraged.

Grow your own Laau from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 12, with Matthew Kahoʻohanohano, who holds degrees in tropical forest ecosystem and agroforestry from HCC, and a BS in agroecology. This curriculum was created to encourage the community to eat healthier and use natural remedies when possible. The Plant Resource Guide – developed by this instructor – teaches participants about propagation, cultivation, harvesting, and the health properties of five local, plants. Come learn about their inherent properties, uses and how to pot/plant them to grow at home.

Tutu’s House Toning Group will meet from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12. In ancient times, people used the power of sound to communicate, empower their community, support healthy bodies, and for enjoyment and connection. Join Shira Hunt, and George Mycroft to reconnect with this process to experience the adventurous and healing power of sound through the vibrations and frequencies of our own voices.

Wildfire Preparedness and Firewise Communities Potluck and ReadySetGo! workshop meets on Monday, Jan. 14 from 5:30-7 p.m., with Pablo Akira Beimler, Community Outreach Coordinator for Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization. Come learn how to use proper home landscaping techniques and home structure modifications to protect your family and property from wildfire and to work as a community towards a common goal of fire protection. Discussion will include family emergency planning and proper wildfire response and evacuation procedures. HWMO will provide tortillas, meat, guacamole and salsa. Please bring a topping, or a creative companion dish to fit the taco theme.