Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Thursday, May 5, 2016

Lands from Kapua Bay to Hwy 11 will be preserved under a resolution at the state
Legislature. See www.instagram.com/hawaiikaunews. Photo by Kaiali`i Kahele

KAPUA LANDS near Miloli`i will be preserved, according to a resolution passed yesterday by members of the Senate Committee on Water, Land and Agriculture.

      Senate Resolution 46 requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in negotiations with the current landowners of the makai lands of Kapua to acquire the lands on behalf of the state or to lease those lands in perpetuity on behalf of the state.

Sen. Kaiali`i Kahele

      “Our late colleague, Sen. Gil Kahele, had the dream of the state purchasing the Kapua makai lands. This resolution will make it possible to see this dream become reality,” said Sen. Mike Gabbard, chair of the Water, Land and Agriculture committee, in recommending the resolution be passed.
      As one of his last actions as a state legislator, the late Sen. Kahele signed SB3071 for its introduction during the 2016 session, which would have required the DLNR to engage in negotiations to acquire the Kapua makai lands. Kaiali`i Kahele was appointed to the seat vacated by his father, following his death in January. SR46 was drafted by Sen. Kahele, who was determined to ensure the process to preserve the lands would continue, despite SB3071 being stalled in conference.
      “This is not just for my dad, but for generations of keiki,” Kahele said. “This area has significant archeological and culturally historical value and must be preserved.”
      SR46 is the final resolution to be heard this legislative session and will be voted on the floor today.
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WATER RIGHTS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS are subjects of a bill passed by the state Legislature before it adjourns today. HB2501 involves state licenses for Ka`u farmers and ranchers, who were afraid of losing them, as well as a state water license on former Maui sugar lands where the court has ordered the return of water to natural streams. The bill would require that, where an application has been made to continue an old lease, a holdover may be authorized annually until the pending application for the disposition of water rights is finally resolved or for three years, whichever is sooner. It would also require that the holdover is consistent with the public trust doctrine and any applicable law.
      “Today, I voted on hardest decision of the session for me,” Ka`u’s state Sen. Russell Ruderman said. “I supported, with reservations, HB2501, a water rights bill that means different things to different islands. I have never before voted against the widely accepted ‘environmental’ position on any bill. But to my district, the answer was different. What is clearly the environmental position on Maui is not the right position in my district of Puna and Ka`u.”
      When speaking on the Senate floor, Ruderman said:

Sen. Russell Ruderman speaking about a water rights bill.

      “This bill is in response to a crisis created by Alexander & Baldwin and the Department of Land & Natural Resources. A&B perhaps could have avoided this divisive confrontation, but seems to have found it in their best interest to use the Legislature to sidestep a court ruling in favor of the public trust doctrine. A&B has ensnared other water revocable permit holders in a web of fear to support their effort to bypass a legal ruling. Sadly, they seem to have succeeded.
      “The Senate briefly flirted with a position that excluded A&B but protected other water revocable permit holders. Unfortunately, there was never a real commitment to this position, and A&B’s tremendous influence has prevailed.
      “If I had my way, I’d vote ‘no’ on the game A&B is playing and ‘yes’ for the innocent family farms who feel they need this protection as they transition to a long-term lease.
      “I would love to vote no, to support taro farmers on Maui (who have waited too long to resume their ancestral practices, as guaranteed by our constitution) and in support of the streams on Maui, all of which deserve a healthy flow of water. Not a few streams, not a PR event, but all the streams should flow now, to comply with the law without delay.
      “But, of 10 water revocable permits statewide, six are on my island, and four are in my district. For those in my district, none are taking water from streams. They maintain the water source themselves at their own expense, and have been trying to resolve water RP issues for decade or more.
      “I must vote for my constituents. It is my job to represent my district’s needs.
      “I’m voting for people like John Cross and the independent farmers served by Olson Trust water system; Michelle Galimba and the other ranchers fed by water from Kuahiwi Enterprises; Pahala coffee farmers, mac nut farms, Randy Cabral and neighboring ranchers and homesteaders using Wood Valley water system and Moa`ula water system; and finally for the family of Bill and Lani Petrie and the remarkable Gen Cran of Kapapala Ranch in Ka`u, who are the best stewards any land has ever had, who have struggled for decades to resolve their permit issues.

      “These folks are my neighbors. They are family farmers, not mega-corporations, and they believe they need this bill.
      “I regret that my vote benefits A&B and harms the Maui streams, and the Maui small farmers that deserve water. But I must vote to support the family farms in my district who have been caught up in the fight through no fault of their own.
      “In the end I represent my district, and I’m voting for the farmers in my district. Therefore I vote ‘yes, with reservations.’”
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KA`U VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS attending Kamehameha Schools-Hawai`i continued their winning streak last night in the state high school finals on O`ahu. They beat Kapalama Hgh School 25-15, 25-19, 26-28, 25-18. Tonight they take on Moanalua at 7 p.m., televised live on OC16. Last weekend the Ka`u players, with no losses all season, led their team to the Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship.  The Ka`u contingent attending Kamehameha is comprised of Addison Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Avery Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Kameron Moses, of Pahala – setter and libero; and Naia Makuakane, of Na`alehu – setter. Kamehameha is coached by Punalu`u resident Guy Enriques.

Stargazers travel to Makanau during the Ka`u Coffee
Festival. See www.instagram.com/hawaiikaunews.

Photo from Ka`u Coffee Festival

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO STARGAZE atop Makanau is coming up on Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The Ka`u Coffee Festival event is $35 per person, including refreshments and rides. Participants meet at Ka`u Coffee Mill and travel together to Makanau, where they discover Ka`u’s dark skies. Olson Trust land manger John Cross and others will speak of the history of lands below and the significance of Makanau and the night skies.
      To sign up, email  lisa@kaucoffeemill.com, or call 928-0550.
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A TRANSMISSION LINE THAT FELL near Pahala caused a power outage for customers in various areas of Hawai`i Island yesterday at 11:15 a.m., Hawai`i Electric Light Co. reported. Most customers, except one, were restored by 12:12 p.m.

      An estimated 16,900 customers experienced a power interruption. At the same time, another transmission line was out of service to allow crews to perform maintenance work. When the transmission line fell, it caused a temporary situation where power being generated by Kama`oa Wind Farm was disconnected from the grid. This resulted in insufficient generation to meet customer electricity demand. To protect the island’s power grid, some customers were automatically disconnected. Crews in the area were able to respond quickly to perform emergency circuit switching and restore customers. The cause of the line failure is under investigation.

Kanoe George Photo from Robyn Baglow

      “Hawai`i Electric Light sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this interruption. We appreciate everyone’s understanding,” said Rhea Lee-Moku, Hawai`i Electric Light spokesperson.
      To report a power outage, call 969-6666.
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KANOE GEORGE was crowned Miss Hawai`i American Teen 2016 last Saturday night in Honolulu. She is the granddaughter of Robyn Baglow, of Discovery Harbour, who operates the Land Office, LLC real estate firm in Na`alehu. Kanoe George, 16, is known in Ka`u for her frequent visits and for having worked at the upcycle clothing store in the Na`alehu Shopping Center. She attends Sacred Hearts School in Na`alehu.

Robyn Baglow

      Baglow was recently named to the Most Transactions list by Hawai`i Business Magazine. She will be honored in a special June real estate edition of the magazine and will attend a June 2 Most Transactions gala at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, sponsored by Bank of Hawai`i.

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KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Cinco de Mayo buffet today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $18; Children 6-11, $9. KMC is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

VOLCANO SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES students present Middle School Theater Night today at 6 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Ka`u volleyball players attending Kamehameha-Schools-Hawaii led their team to the BIFF championship last weekend, and their game at state finals will be televised this evening. See more below. Photo by Coach Richard Lau

TELEHEALTH IS COMING TO KA`U. To be located at Ka`u Rural Health Community Association, Inc. in Pahala, the Health Kiosk makes accessing health care easy and convenient for community members. The kiosk will serve residents from the Ocean View, Ninole, Wai`ohinu, Na`alehu and Pahala communities. Anyone living in those communities, including children accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, can use the kiosk for free.

      “Many residents have no primary care physician, no insurance, no access to health care and limited financial resources,” said Jessie Marques, executive director of KRHCAI. “They often have medical conditions that are treatable, but they don’t see a doctor or health care professional and eventually end up in the emergency room or in the hospital.”

Telehealth is coming to Ka`u this summer. Photo from KRHCAI

      Natasha Richards, business analyst for HMSA’s Online Care, encouraged residents to use the wide array of services that the kiosk offers. “The kiosk makes it much easier for residents to go to the community center and sit down for a 15-minute visit versus driving an hour and a half or taking the bus to Hilo or Kailua-Kona,” Richards said. 

      Another advantage of the kiosk is that residents can get behavioral health services, which is one of the specialist shortage areas.
      The kiosk also features a blood pressure cuff, otoscope, derm cam, thermometer, pulse oximeter and a handset for private conversations.
      “It’s remarkable how rapidly telehealth has grown over the past few years,” Richards said. “We’ve gone from expensive, complicated computer equipment in doctors’ offices and hospitals to immediate access to quality health care with a simple click of a button. We hope that offering the use of the kiosk free of charge to community members will encourage more of them to see a health care professional before their condition gets serious. It’s easy, convenient and completely confidential.”
      The kiosk also plays a role with interning practical nursing students from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, certified nurse aides and community health workers who help people use the kiosk and its features.
      “The internship is an outreach to the underserved, geographically isolated communities and minorities who are in dire need of access to health care,” Marques said. “The students learn about telehealth alternatives while connecting residents to doctors and specialists.”
      The kiosk will be located in a separate room to ensure privacy. It’s a self-guided touchscreen with a high-definition webcam that lets residents use Online Care to see health professionals.
      For more information, call 928-0101.

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KA`U VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS attending Kamehameha Schools-Hawai`i led their team to the Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship last weekend and play for the state finals tonight on O`ahu. They are Addison Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Avery Enriques, of Punalu`u – hitter; Kameron Moses, of Pahala – setter and libero; and Naia Makuakane, of Na`alehu – setter.
Kamehameha, coached by Punalu`u resident Guy Enriques is undefeated for the season.
      Ka`u residents can watch today’s match on OC16 at 7 p.m.

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Apply this month for Preschool Open Doors. Photo from DHS

PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS is accepting applications through May 31. Applications received in this period are for consideration for POD program participation for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Applications will be accepted for children born August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012.

      Families affected by the change to the kindergarten entry age are encouraged to apply. The POD program provides child care payments to eligible families so their child is able to receive a preschool experience prior to their entry into kindergarten. Funding for POD is limited, and priority for program selection is detailed in the POD administrative rules which can be found at the state Department of Human Services website at http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/admin-rules-2/admin-rules-for-programs.
      Preschool prepares children for kindergarten by teaching social skills and recognition of shapes and some letters. It allows children to explore and discover their world in an environment where they learn through hands on play experiences.
      Eligible families select the DHS-licensed facility of their choice. Household size and monthly gross income also are used to determine priority. Income eligibility for tuition subsidies is based on a monthly gross family income not exceeding the amounts below. The subsidy amount is based on a sliding fee scale using the family monthly gross income and the maximum POD rate allowed for the selected preschool or the cost of care if lower.
      Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure the May 31 deadline is met.
      For additional information, call 1-800-746-5620 http://humanservices.hawaii.gov.

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Be aware of IRS scams, Hawai`i police advise.

HAWAI`I ISLAND POLICE ARE WARNING the public about an IRS scam.

      Residents have reported that they receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS who threatens a government lawsuit because they owe a large sum of money to the IRS. The potential victims are instructed to go to the bank and withdraw a large sum of money. One resident reported that the caller said he would then go to the house to collect the money.
      Instructions from the official IRS website say that if you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, you should record the employee’s name, badge number, call back number and caller ID if available; call 1-800-366-4484 to determine if the caller is an IRS employee with a legitimate need to contact you.
      If the person calling you is an IRS employee, call them back. If not, report the incident to TIGTA and to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov (Subject: ‘IRS Phone Scam’)
      For more information, see www.irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing.

The Inouye `Ohana will perform at Ka`u
Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a.
Photo from Kathie Inoue

THE INOUYE `OHANA WILL PERFORM at the Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a on Saturday, May 21. Kathie Inoue said the group will be flying across the Pacific to the Big Island and will share some of the Hawaiian music they perform where they live in and around Japan. They are hosted by Kumu Debbie Ryder. The Ho`olaule`a is from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also includes performances by Halau Hula Kalehuaki`ki `Eika`iu, Hands of Time, Hannah’s Makana `Ohana Halau, Miss Ka`u Coffee, Junior Miss Ka`u Coffee, Miss Peaberry and their courts, Kupuna `O Pahala, Bolo, Keaiwa & Demetrius, Halau Hula O Leonalani, Sammi Fo & Halau Kahokukauahiahionalani, Phoebe & Bobby Gomes Family, Makana and Harry Evangelista & Kukubird.

      Enjoy a free, full day of music, hula, the Ka`u Coffee Experience, educational displays and demonstrations, farm tours and vendors, and meet the farmers.
      See kaucoffeefest.com.

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TWAIN MEETS TITA TODAY at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The show celebrates the sesquicentennial of Mark Twain’s 1866 visit to Hawai`i.
      In honor of Mother’s Day, actors will also read from the Diaries of Adam & Eve.
      Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. 

      Reserve by calling 982-7344 or emailing kden73@aol.com.
      Park entrance fees may apply.

KMC offers Cinco de Mayo buffet tomorrow.
Photo from KMC

KILAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Cinco de Mayo buffet tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Menu includes short rib fajitas, Mexican chicken casserole, stuff-your-own-burrito bar and more. Adults, $18; Children 6-11, $9. KMC is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

VOLCANO SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES students present Middle School Theater Night tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Sixth grade offers Poultry in Motion by Patrick Rainville Dorn. Seventh grade takes on the humorous murder mystery No Body to Murder by Edith Weiss. Eighth-grade students perform After Hours by Kevin Stone.
      Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Hawai`i Wildlife Fund held its seventh annual cleanup at Manuka on Saturday, April 30. See more below. Photo from HWF

OPPOSITION TO HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.’S merger with the utility giant NextEra is the signal from most entities filing positions this week with the state Public Utilities Commission.

      Life of the Land Executive Director Henry Curtis summarized positions on his blog at www.ililani.media.

      Those who oppose the merger include the state Consumer Advocate; state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism; Counties of Hawai`i and Maui; Friends of Lana`i; Ka Lei Maile Ali`i Hawaiian Civic Club; Life of the Land; Puna Pono Alliance and Sierra Club; Hawai`i PV Coalition; Hawai`i Solar Energy Association; Tawhiri Power; The Alliance for Solar Choice; and Hawai`i Gas.

      Those who say yes to the merger, with conditions, are Blue Planet Foundation, Hawai`i Island Energy Cooperative, Renewable Energy Action Coalition of Hawai`i, Sun Edison and Ulupono Initiative.
      Those supporting the merger without conditions are Hawaiian Electric Companies and NextEra.
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Maile David introduced a bill to control
drinking at Kahuku Park.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT KAHUKU PARK was on the agenda of Hawai`i County Council’s Public Works & Parks & Recreation Committee this morning. One testifier said that alcoholism and drug use are “all over the park, which is the only one on the island” that permits it.

      Pastor Rod Ducosin, who works with Boys & Girls Club, testified that he wants the park to be non-drinkable “for the safety of our children.” He said it is a major bus stop for schoolchildren, and that drinkers are everywhere and “out of control.” According to Ducosin, club membership is down from 50 to a handful because parents are afraid to have their children in the park.

      Lisa Bedgood said kids want to play but are surrounded by drinkers and drug users. There is “no safe place for any of our children to play,” she said. “It needs to be stopped.”
      “I don’t like the drinking,” Bedgood’s daughter Olivia said. “It endangers us. All these drunks are very dangerous, and they’re very creepy. It makes kids not want to come to the park.”
      “I think this is the first step,” Ka`u’s Hawai`i County Council member Maile David said.

      David’s Bill 201 received unanimous support and now moves on to the full council.

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MAY IS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN Heritage Month. The observance originally began as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, which was established through a joint Congressional resolution in 1978. The month of May was chosen due to two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States, and May 10, 1869, when the first transcontinental railroad was completed with substantial contributions from Chinese immigrant workers.

      “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have built a long legacy of achievements throughout our nation’s history,” Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said. “The exceptional contributions of AAPIs in government, business, military service, culture and arts, technology, sports, education, science, health and so much more have enriched and strengthened our country. As we celebrate our shared heritage and history this month, we must also honor and continue the tireless work of those who came before us – leaders like Sen. Daniel Inouye, Sen. Daniel Akaka and Congresswoman Patsy Mink – who broke down barriers, challenged the status quo and fought to ensure a better future for the next generation.”

      “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month reminds us to honor the deep roots and valuable contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,” Sen. Brian Schatz said. “Their accomplishments in business, science, public service, the armed forces and the arts help sustain our country’s evolving economy and support global understanding and collaboration. In Hawai`i, Asian American and Pacific Islander traditions are a part of our daily lives, strengthening our communities and making our lives richer and better every day. Join me in celebrating the diversity and vibrancy that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders bring to Hawai`i and our country.”
      “We celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders toward a strong and vibrant American,” Sen. Mazie Hirono said. “From Chinese railroad workers who built the transcontinental railroad to plantation workers in Hawai`i who faced great odds to organize the first unions in Hawai`i … my story is like that of so many others. During AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate our stories and build on our rich history to work toward bettering our country.”
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HAWAI`I WILDLIFE FUND HELD its seventh annual cleanup at Manuka in conjunction with state Department of Natural Resources Natural Area Reserve team on Saturday, April 30. In total 29 staff and volunteers removed well over 600 pounds of marine debris in less about two hours. “Great job and good fun!” said coordinator Megan Lamson. “We hope to see you all at a future cleanup event.”

     The next Ka`u Coast Cleanup is on Saturday, June 9 at Kamilo Point. Register at kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PELE HANOA are at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo at 11 a.m. this Saturday, May 7.

The late Pele Hanoa appeared in Saving Ka`u's Coast.

      Winifred Pele Hanoa, 92, of Wai`ohinu, died at home on Wednesday, April 6. She was born in Punalu`u and was a retired practical nurse with the former Hilo Hospital. She served as one of the first Kupuna Consultants for the Hawai`i Burial Council and as Director Emeritus for Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi. She was also co-founder and President of Punalu`u Preservation and Ka`u Preservation societies and a lifetime member of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka`u. She was one of the first state Dept. of Education Kupuna and served as a Hawaiian Cultural Advisor for the University of Hawai`i-Hilo, Kamehameha Schools, Ka`u High School, Pahala Elementary, Na`alehu Elementary and Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 

      Hanoa was also a member of the Hoku Loa Henry Opukahaia Congregational Chapel of Punalu`u. She received numerous awards for outstanding volunteerism and community service to include the Governor’s Kilohana Award, Aha Kupuna Award, Hawai`i County Outstanding Older American nominee for community work and ecological and environmental preservation. In 2015 she received the Papa Ola Lokahi 14th Annual Health Award for her significant contributions to the health and well being of Kanaka Maoli.

      Nelson Ho, of Sierra Club’s Moku Loa Group, told John Burnett, of Hawai`i Tribune-Herald, that Hanoa “was doing environmental justice causes and raising them well before there was a name for it.”
      Danny Miller, a co-producer of the film Saving Ka`u’s Coast, which featured Hanoa and other Ka`u residents, told Burnett that “she represented the wisdom and the knowledge of the Hawaiian people to so many and carried on those traditions.” Lehua Lopez, a former board member for Pele Defense Fund, told Burnett that “she was the one who gave us the insights of what it meant to be a Native Hawaiian in today’s world but still practicing the old culture.”       

      Friends may call at Dodo Mortuary chapel on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire and that flowers be omitted.
      Hanoa is survived by sons Ralph P. (wife Lori) Dedman, of Hilo, and Pernell E. (wife Sophia) Hanoa, Sr., of Pahala; daughters Georgia P. Dods, of Wai`ohinu, and Elsa K. Dedman, of Na`alehu; brother Peter P. (wife Doris) Bangay, of Honolulu; sister Elizabeth K. Bell, of Honolulu; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

      See hawaiitribune-herald.com.

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KILAUEA DRAMA & ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK presents Twain Meets Tita tomorrow at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The show celebrates the sesquicentennial of Mark Twain’s 1866 visit to Hawai`i.
      In honor of Mother’s Day, actors will also read from the Diaries of Adam & Eve.
      Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. Reserve by calling 982-7344 or emailing kden73@aol.com.
      Park entrance fees may apply.

CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO with a buffet at Kilauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Cafe in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Menu includes short rib fajitas, Mexican chicken casserole, stuff-your-own-burrito bar and more. Adults, $18; Children 6-11, $9. KMC is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 for more information.

MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER NIGHT is Thursday at 6 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Volcano School of Arts & Sciences students present three one-act comedies. Sixth grade offers Poultry in Motion by Patrick Rainville Dorn. Seventh grade takes on the humorous murder mystery No Body to Murder by Edith Weiss. In their final performance for VSAS, eighth-grade students perform After Hours by Kevin Stone.
      Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AT PAHALAPLANTATIONCOTTAGES.COM AND KAUCOFFEEMILL.COM. KA`U COFFEE MILL IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

See kaucalendar.com/TheDirectory2016.html
and kaucalendar.com/TheDirectory2016.pdf.

See kaucalendar.com/KauCalendar_May2016.pdf.