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| Keiki presented their annual Winter Celebration program to family and the community at Pāhala Elementary this evening. See more photos, and find out what the children presented, below. Photo by Katie Graham |
The historic theater has
been the effort of numerous attempts for community members to lease or buy and
restore the building. The adjacent Nāʻālehu Shopping Center was recently
purchased by Duane Kurisu, who said he supported renovation and preservation of
the theater.
Baltimore Sun writer
Hallie Miller reports Craig Demchack, Weinberg director of marketing and
communications, saying, "The Weinberg Foundation is now in the process of
gifting the theater to the county, which it hopes to complete by the end
of 2019." Demchak said discussions about the theater began with Hawaiʻi
County Mayor Harry Kim in 2018.
He told Baltimore
Sun, "It was clear to the Weinberg Foundation that the community
would benefit from and prefer to have ownership of — and therefore control over
— Nāʻālehu Theatre and its future. The Foundation is eager to execute the necessary documents with the County to complete this transaction ... [and] is pleased to resolve this real estate matter in a manner that wholly benefits the local community and puts the community in control of the building.
"The Theater represents a place in time — a vibrant center of a former plantation town — that has the potential to reinvigorate the town today."
Baltimore Sun reported that Weinberg issues $12 million in grants per year in Hawaiʻi and has given more than $350 million to nonprofits in Hawaiʻi over the last 30 years. |
| The county may soon have control over the historic Nāʻālehu Theatre. Photo by Peter Anderson |
A fact sheet, given to the Baltimore Sun, states that Weinberg, "regularly reexamines and realigns its investment portfolio, including real estate holdings (located primarily in Hawaiʻi and to a lesser extent in the Baltimore region) and is proud of its long history in Hawaiʻi and is deeply committed to serving the community with warmest aloha for many years to come."
Baltimore Sun explains, "The foundation's
Hawaiian footprint began after Weinberg traveled to the state in the 1950s and
recognized its potential for tourism... He purchased properties
throughout the islands and, later, transit companies.
"According to the
obituary, Weinberg was criticized as a callous landlord who neglected his
properties in Baltimore and elsewhere. He shocked those critical of him when,
toward the end of his 90 years, he announced he would bequeath most of his
fortune, roughly $900 million, to his foundation's charitable trust."
Weinberg bought the theater
in 1979, when it was already known as one of the state's most endangered
historic sites. However, according to the article, the county would not
necessarily restore or rebuild it, and still would have to accept the gift.
Diane Ley, director of the
county's department of research and development, told The Baltimore Sun that
"Renovating a building that size would prove costly, potentially
hazardous, and time consuming. I'm not familiar with why the foundation bought
it and let it go. It may have just fallen off their radar. It's a very small
community with limited resources, and that creates a challenge as well."
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| Some of the roof damage to Nāʻālehu Theatre can be seen in this photo. Photo by Peter Anderson |
Ley said the county "can't just automatically accept things," and that accepting ownership of the theater would require administrative and legislative review. She said no action has been taken, that the county has others priorities, and that the process will probably not be completed in 2019. Demchak said the foundation hasn't been told of any delays.
Nāʻālehu resident Glen Winterbottom told the Baltimore Sun, "We don't have any other old plantation memorials that have survived."
The theater has had an opportunity to be placed on the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places, according to a resolution sponsored by state Rep. Richard Creagan last year that asked the county use eminent domain to preserve its legacy. Mayor Kim's office and members of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives sent letters to the foundation in March 2018. The mayor asked what Weinberg's plans were for the theater and other property in Nāʻālehu "relative to the Foundation's mission to assist low-income and vulnerable families." The representatives asked Weinberg to work with the community to help preserve the theater.
The theater has been listed on historichawaii.org/ since 2010. It is considered "threatened" by the Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation. Its website states that "due to its decline, the State Historic Preservation Division has determined it is now too damaged for the registry. As the structure's decline continues, there is the potential that the building could be declared a public safety hazard forcing the owners to decide between repair or demolition."
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PĀHALA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS presented their annual Winter
Celebration program tonight in the historic school gym. Kumu hula Debbie Ryder choreographed and led the students with assistance of musicians Demetrius Oliviera and Gene Back. During the program, the
preschool students presented C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S; kindergarten, Christmas
Island ; first grade, O Holy Night; second grade, Kana
Kaloka; third grade, Hawaiian Santa; fourth grade, Taro Patch
Christmas; fifth grade, Kani Kani Pele; and sixth grade, Hoʻonani
I Ka Hale.
Also helping to produce and sponsor the event were the pre-k to sixth grade faculty, Principal Sharon Beck, Vice Principal Jason Britt, Student Activities Coordinator Trixy Grace, and the school's custodial staff.
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MAYOR HARRY KIM VETOED A BAN ON HERBICIDE USE ON COUNTY
LANDS this week. Hawaiʻi County Council can override the veto with six votes.
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| Bamboo rhythms and hula from Pāhala children. Photo by Katie Graham |
Also helping to produce and sponsor the event were the pre-k to sixth grade faculty, Principal Sharon Beck, Vice Principal Jason Britt, Student Activities Coordinator Trixy Grace, and the school's custodial staff.
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| Debbie Ryder and Demetrius Oliviera accompany the children. Photo by Julia Neal |
In a letter to
the council, Kim said he has "regulatory, operational, and other concerns"
about the ban, which would bar use of 23 herbicides, including Roundup, in
Hawaiʻi County parks, roads, bikeways, sidewalks, trails, drainageways, and
waterways. He said the county "does not have the level of expertise to
identify herbicides as causing 'high risk of exposure,' as “dangerous chemicals,'
or as 'harmful chemicals.' In 2017, said Kim, the Environmental Protection
Agency evaluated the cancer risk of glyphosate – one of the proposed banned
herbicides – to humans as "not likely to be carcinogenic to humans"
when used according to the labels.
Kim said the EPA is
responsible for regulating pesticides at the national level, that the
Department of Agriculture regulates and enforces pesticide licensing, sale, and
use at the State level, and that the bill "disregards" those
regulations "in place to ensure the safety of people who use herbicides
and well as those who work and play in areas where herbicides are used."
The mayor objected to the
requirement for 24-hour notices to be posted before application of any of the
banned herbicides, should they need to be used, recommended drying times, and
how long the public would be banned from areas sprayed. Other concerns of the
mayor include terms like "public park" not being defined.
The mayor closed with a pledge to form a committee to "guide County operations in identifying and using best practices for the management of vegetation on County property, with the goal of reducing the use of herbicides. The function of this Committee is critical to the success of a program that ensures the continued protection of the community from exposure to handful chemicals… and doing our job of controlling invasive species." |
| Hawaiian Santa in the third graders presentation. Photo by Julia Neal |
See more details on the proposed ban on the Nov. 23 Kaʻū News Briefs.
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EXTENDING DEADLINES TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID is the aim of Sen. Mazie Hirono. She and two Alaskan senators ask for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment deadline for 2020 by two hours, to accommodate residents of Hawaiʻi and
Open Enrollment closes at
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| Elementary students present their Christmas program to community. Photo by Katie Graham |
"It is
absolutely vital that the residents of Hawaiʻi and Alaska
be given an equal opportunity to that of the rest of the country to enroll
through midnight local time on Dec.
15. It is our understanding that keeping the Marketplace open for an additional
two hours does not require significant infrastructure changes or staffing
changes, and is a policy that should have been implemented years ago."
IMPROVING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM, cracking down on child pornography, paid parental leave for federal workers, and protecting military bases from extreme weather events are pieces of legislation set to become law. They are authored by Sen. Brian Schatz and will be included in the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Each provision was introduced as an individual bill and incorporated into the bipartisan NDAA package.
Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workers: This bill would provide two million federal workers with 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child after birth, adoption, or the initiation of foster care. Although the current Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care of a new child, it does not provide any paid leave.
Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workers: This bill would provide two million federal workers with 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child after birth, adoption, or the initiation of foster care. Although the current Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care of a new child, it does not provide any paid leave.
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| Sen. Brian Schatz. Photo from flickr |
The Authenticating Local Emergencies and Real Threats Act: Introduced by Senator Schatz following the false emergency alert that went out across Hawai‘i in January 2018, the ALERT Act would improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the primary responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat.
A statement from Schatz's office states the system for alerting the public of threats from natural disasters and severe weather "has relied on an inconsistent patchwork of technologies and procedures established by each agency. The false alarm in Hawai‘i highlighted some of the weaknesses in the state's emergency alert system." Schatz's office states the state system "had a poorly designed user interface and did not have a sufficient verification system or computer redundancies to help prevent mistakes. The incident made clear the need for federal standards in the system and called into question the state's responsibility to issue a missile alert."
A statement from Schatz's office states the system for alerting the public of threats from natural disasters and severe weather "has relied on an inconsistent patchwork of technologies and procedures established by each agency. The false alarm in Hawai‘i highlighted some of the weaknesses in the state's emergency alert system." Schatz's office states the state system "had a poorly designed user interface and did not have a sufficient verification system or computer redundancies to help prevent mistakes. The incident made clear the need for federal standards in the system and called into question the state's responsibility to issue a missile alert."
The End National Defense Network Abuse Act: Peer-to-peer file trading of child pornography on the Defense Department's network ranks 19th out of 2,891 networks nationwide, says a statement from Schatz's office. The END Act would help the Pentagon stop the viewing, possession, trade, procurement, and production of child pornography on the DOD's network upgrade the training and technical capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to confront the misuse. It would also require the DOD to enter into collaborative agreements with appropriate federal, state and local law enforcement entities, child protection organizations, trauma informed health care providers, and targeted social services.
The Requiring Every American Defense Installation to Nullify Environmental Stresses for Security Act: Protecting military bases from extreme weather events by requiring them to prepare for potential disasters and other risks posed by severe changes in environmental conditions is the goal of the READINESS Act. It would require that all DOD bases have plans that include current risks, threats to military resilience resulting from extreme weather events, changes in sea level, flooding, and wildfires. The Act would also include the future risks and threats to bases during their 50-year lifespans, using projections from recognized governmental and scientific entities, such as the National Academies of Sciences, U.S. Geological Survey, and U.S. Global Change Research Office.
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ADDITIONAL FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDING to help Hawaiʻi recover from natural disasters of 2018 – April storms,
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The Senate Committee on the Climate Crisis, chaired by Sen.
Schatz, held a
hearing on how to help communities rebuild after severe weather.
To watch the hearing, click here. Photo from Schatz's office
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Other sources of
funding include:
Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) - $15.3 million of individual assistance to help
people who have lost their home, and $205 million of public assistance to help
local and state governments clean up and repair public infrastructure such as facilities,
parks, and water lines;
Department of
Transportation - $93.1 million to help rebuild roads and highways;
Department of the
Interior - $80 million to help repair damages at the Hawai‘i Volcanoes
Observatory and the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge;
Department of
Housing & Urban Development - $71 million for housing and community
development;
Small Business
Administration - $47.2 million in subsidized loans to help individuals and
businesses pay for repairs not covered by insurance;
Department of
Labor in Disaster Unemployment Insurance - $4 million to help those who
lost their job temporarily or permanently because of a disaster and are not
eligible for regular unemployment benefits; and
Economic
Development Administration - $187,000 to provide technical assistance for
economic development activities in disaster impacted areas.To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see Facebook. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. See our online calendars and our latest print edition at kaucalendar.com.
Ocean View
Keiki Christmas with St. Jude's Christmas Celebration: 10 a.m to 2 p.m. , at Kahuku Park, 92-8607 Paradise Circle
Mauka, and at St. Jude's lower parking lot, across the street. The free joint
event will feature two tents from the church: Santa's Reading Room, where keiki
receive books, and the North Pole, where keiki receive Christmas stockings and
other gifts. Santa will hold court in the park, and there will be other treats
on offer.
Holidays at
Kahuku: Hawaiian-Made Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. , at Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in
Ka‘ū. The Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to
the second annual, free, family-friendly event featuring local crafters selling
jewelry, pottery, holiday decorations, and more. Live music includes performances
by rock ‘n rollers Shootz, the "Queen of Opera" D’Andrea Pelletier,
and a surprise guest performing Hawaiian music. Volcano House will provide food
for purchase, and Friends will sell shave ice, drinks, chips, and logo
merchandise. Books, native species plush toys, and other park-related items
will be for sale in the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association store. All proceeds
from this event support park projects and educational programs. nps.gov/havo
Jazz in
the Forest : Christmas Jazz at 5:30p.m. , Volcano Art Center
Nāʻālehu Christmas
Lighting Parade: Beginning at 6 p.m., the second annual parade will run along
Hwy. 11, from Nā‘ālehu Elementary School to Nā‘ālehu Community Center.
Refreshments will follow at Nāʻālehu Community Center. Sponsored by Kaʻū Roping
& Riding Association which also hosts local rodeos and takes care of
Nāʻālehu Rodeo Grounds., the nighttime parade features marching units, floats,
trucks, and ATVs, and will add riders on horses this year. Parade line-up
starts at 5:30 p.m. Those
interested in participating in the parade are asked to sign a waiver and meet
at the school by 5 p.m.
The Wonder of
Christmas: The 26th Annual Winter Concert Presented by Volcano Festival
Chorus will be held at 7:30 p.m. in
KMC's Kilauea Theater. The 25-member chorus is under the direction of Roch
Jones, with accompaniment by Melanie Oldfather. Also joining the chorus will be
Cheryl Shine on flute.
This year's concert features both sacred and secular music. Many of the chorus'
favorites are being performed. The Carols of Gathering by Joseph Martin
will open the program, which is varied and includes a number of tunes with
classical music themes, as well as variations on familiar Christmas carols.
Popular carols Do You Hear What I Hear?, Have You Heard The News,
and a medley of songs about angels titled Angels Sing Glory! are featured.
The choir will perform some of their past favorites: African Alleluia, Ding,
Dong! Merrily on High, and the politically incorrect version of Baby,
It's Cold Outside. An audience sing-along is included.
The chorus, started 1994 by renowned music director Camille Almy, is now sponsored by the Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network. This is the 26th concert that is presented as a gift to the Volcano community as a mahalo for their support of KDEN.
Admission is free; however, donations will be gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For more information, call 982-7344.
The chorus, started 1994 by renowned music director Camille Almy, is now sponsored by the Kilauea Drama & Entertainment Network. This is the 26th concert that is presented as a gift to the Volcano community as a mahalo for their support of KDEN.
Admission is free; however, donations will be gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For more information, call 982-7344.
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2019-2020 Kaʻū Winter Sports Schedule
Swimming
Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Dec. 14, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Holidays at Kahuku: Hawaiian-Made Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 14, 10a.m.-3p.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free entry. Entertainment, food, shave ice. nps.gov/havo
Hula Kahiko - Kumu Kapuaikapoliopele Ka‘au‘a with Unuokeahi and Unuiti, Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30-11:30a.m. , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org
Christmas Lighting Parade, Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m., along Hwy. 11, from Nā‘ālehu Elementary School to Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Refreshments to follow at Community Center. Ka‘ū Roping & Riding Association. Participants sign waiver by 5p.m. at school.
Soul Town 7-10p.m. , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park e
After Dark in the Park: Holiday Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7-8p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Family Reading Night, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6-7p.m.,Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Cafeteria. Family reading time plus make and take activities; snacks provided.
Nāʻālehu School Family Reading Night, Thursday, Dec. 19, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Family reading, make & take activities, and snacks provided. Free. 93
ONGOING
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League: Ocean View Team - Mondays and Wednesdays, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call 808-938-1088.
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2019-2020 Kaʻū Winter Sports Schedule
Girls Basketball
Mon., Dec. 16 host Pāhoa JV/Christian Liberty
Tue., Jan. 7 @Kohala
Boys Basketball
Wed., Dec. 18 host Keaʻau
Sat., Dec. 21 @St. Joseph
Sat., Dec. 28 host Kohala
Fri., Jan. 3 host HPA
Sat., Jan. 4 host Pāhoa
Wrestling
Sat., Dec. 14 @Hilo
Sat., Jan. 4 @Waiakea
Soccer
Sat., Dec. 14 Boys @Makualani
Mon., Dec. 16 Girls host HPA, 3pm
Wed., Dec. 18, @Keaʻau
Sat., Dec. 21 Boys host Christian Liberty, 3pm
Mon., Dec. 23 Boys host Kohala, 3pm
Sat., Jan. 4 Girls host Honokaʻa, 3pm
Mon., Jan. 6 @HPA
Sat., Dec. 14 @Kona Community Aquatic Center
Sat., Jan. 4 @Kamehameha
UPCOMING
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Nā Mamo o Kāwā Community Access Day, Saturday, Dec. 14, gates open 6a.m.-6p.m. , Kāwā. All cars must park at end of road fronting Kāwā Flats. Dogs mus
Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake , Saturday, Dec. 14, 10a.m.-2p.m. , Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Ocean View Keiki Christmas with St. Jude's Christmas Celebration, Saturday, Dec. 14, 10a.m-2p.m., Kahuku Park and lower parking lot of St. Jude's
Zentangle Artist Inspired Workshop with Lydia 10a.m.-1p.m. , Volcano Art Center. Creative tangle techniques inspired by Gustav Klimt and Keith Haring. Art supplies provided. Open to all levels. No experience required. Potluck, bring snack to share. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Hula Moses Kaho‘okele Crabbe, Saturday, Dec. 14, 11a.m.-1p.m. , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967
Jazz in the Forest : Christmas Jazz, Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30p.m. , Volcano Art Center
Volcano Chorus: 25th Annual Holiday Concert, Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. , Kīlauea Military Camp's Theater, in HVNP. Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. 982-7344, kden73@aol.com
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
3rd Annual Hawai‘i Bird Conservation Marathon, Sunday, Dec. 15, Volcano Golf and Country Club to Boy Scouts' Kīlauea Camp. Funds raised support endemic birds of Hawai‘i through the Hawai‘i Forest Institute for the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest in Volcano. Race registration closed. Donations welcome; donors of over $100 invited to behind the scene tour of Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, 10a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 14. hawaiiforestinstitute.kindful.com
‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Dec. 15, 9:30-11a.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Fr
TUESDAY, DEC. 17
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Dec. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Dec. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at
Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment: Ti Leaf Lei Making with Jelena Clay, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 11a.m.-1p.m. , Volcano Art Center
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 12:30-1:30p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
Family Reading Night, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6-7p.m.,Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Cafeteria. Family reading time plus make and take activities; snacks provided.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, Dec. 19, 4-6p.m. , Cooper Center Volcano Village
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
Dances of Universal Peace, Friday, Dec. 20, 6-7:30p.m. , Methodist Church
Holiday Ornament Registration, through Dec. 16, Kahuku Park. Program takes place Wednesday, Dec. 18, 3-4p.m. Ages 6-14. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Christmas in the Country featuring 20th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, daily, through Dec. 31, Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees app
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League: Ocean View Team - Mondays and Wednesdays, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call 808-938-1088.
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