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Helena Miranda cooks exotic Salvadorian food in her outdoor kitchen, and sells fruit, vegetables, and Kaʻū Coffee,
at the new Ocean View Community Market. Photo by Annie Bosted |
THE FIRST DAY OF OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY MARKET on Saturday proved to be a great success, according to vendors interviewed by The Kaʻū Calendar. Many regulars from the recently closed Ocean View Swap Meet joined Thai Grindz food truck on the corner of Kona and Highway 11. A steady stream of customers took advantage of the convenient parking to shop and talk story.
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Mark Cocucci, an organizer of the new Ocean View
Community Market, was a regular vendor at Ocean View swap meet, which has been postponed indefinitely. Photo by Annie Bosted |
The market will be open each Saturday starting about
The market will also open on Wednesdays starting Aug. 12. The property owner has agreed to a 90-day trial run. In keeping with COVID protocols, the organizers may have to limit visitation to make it pono, right, for everyone. "We want this to be drama-free," says Cocucci. "We will not tolerate any fighting and will evict any trouble makers."
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Thai Grindz food truck, parked regularly on the site of the new
Ocean View Community Market. Here, Natkritta Joslin takes
an order from a customer. Photo by Annie Bosted
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Henry Miranda, who helps his family at their stall for Salvadorian food, agreed that the new location was better as it was more spacious and not as windy. "We are getting plenty of customers."
Mary Lou Otero, who helps Juan Perez prepare tacos for customers, said that she loves the new location and is pleased that the new market can help the Ocean View community.
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Juan Perez prepares tacos from fresh ingredients in his
outdoor kitchen overlooking Highway 11, while
Mary Lou Otero assists. Photo by Annie Bosted
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Sheryl Hauler said that she is happy to be anywhere that she can sell her CDs and DVDs, explaining that it was tough when the swap meet was closed.
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Helen McCullough and Ricky Gordon with a few of
their stained-glass offerings. Photo by Annie Bosted
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VOTERS WHO MISS THE AUG. 3 DEADLINE to postmark their ballots for the 2020 Primary Election can walk them into to Nāʻālehu Police Station, 24 hours a day, until Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Other drop-off places around the island include Pāhoa Police Station,
Saturday. Aug. 8 is primary election day, with county and state officials promising to tabulate the results as early as possible. It will be the first-ever election in Hawaiʻi with most of the ballots mailed.
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| Ocean View Community Market is open Saturdays and Wednesdays (starting Aug. 12) on the corner of Kona Drive and Hwy 11. Photo by Annie Bosted |
CREATING AS HEALTHY AN ENVIRONMENT AS POSSIBLE is the goal of Hawai‘i Department of Education, says Superintendent Christina Kishimoto. With teachers already on campus and the Aug. 17 beginning of school. coming up fast, she said, "Our models are based on the state being in the 'Act with Care' level of alertness. This includes wearing masks when possible, physical distancing, and regular hand washing as well as deep cleaning of classrooms."
Approaches for starting the school year at Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, Nāʻālehu Elementary, and Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, include face-to-face learning for the young and students who need extra support, and various blended designs, where in-person and online learning are provided on a rotating basis. Parents who select a virtual-only option will work with their home school to commit to a program where students can earn a credit or grade.
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Sheryl Hunter is surrounded by tables of CDs and DVDs to
sell to her Ocean View customers. Photo by Annie Bosted
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Kishimoto said the pandemic has revealed the need for more technology access among families. "Some students have tech at home while others have no connectivity. The DOE has ordered more devices for students and plans to build its 'equity of access' plan around digital learning. It's also launching an ‘Ohana Help Desk," she says, with a hotline and email for parents having tech difficulties at home. "If we can improve the tech skills of our families, that helps our ‘ohana, our communities and the entire state to advance economic development."
For more details, go to the Return to Learn: School Reopening Plan.
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| Superintendent of Schools Christina Kishimoto and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education are working together on reopening schools and getting technological access to families. Photo from the governor's office |
The total number of hospitalizations statewide during the pandemic passed 200 today. In response, public officials discussed reducing the number of people allowed to gather to ten, indoors or out. The rule went into effect today on O‘ahu. Also under consideration is reinstating the interisland travel quarantine and possibly pushing back the opening of trans-Pacific travel past Sept. 1, should the case count continue to rise.
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| State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park. Photo from the governor's office |
Gov. David Ige said, "The number of contact tracers currently on staff are managing today's demands. The DOH is activating more contact tracers to handle the expected increase in cases." He also pointed out the National Guard has 60 contact tracers available to assist at a moment's notice and scale up on contact-tracing capacity.
However, the governor and DOH both noted that contact tracing isn't a substitute for safe practices. Ige said, "As we re-opened, many people have relaxed their vigilance and this new surge is a result. If we don't get this surge under control, we may need to put back some restrictions and no one wants to see that. We can only beat COVID-19 by working together. Everyone needs to take personal responsibility. Wear a mask, wash your hands, practice physical distancing, avoid large gatherings, stay home if you're sick, and keep your children home if they feel sick. We were successful in keeping the virus under control and I know we can do it again."
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| Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson. Photo from the governor's office |
DOH reports that,
over the weekend, "Many beaches on O‘ahu were as crowded
as they were before the COVID-19 outbreak. On Maui,
Little Beach in Makena State
Park was less crowded than normal. This was
likely the result of social media postings that suggested law enforcement would
be on scene to break up so-called drum circles. Health investigations have
traced at least one case in a person who recently attended a drum circle. With
an estimated 100 people on the beach for sunset at Makena and the rising of the
full moon, there were no masks in evidence and there appeared to be little, if
any, physical distancing between groups of people. The scene here was repeated
on beaches and in parks across the state."
Department of
Land & Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement
reports numerous complaints involving State Parks. They include overcrowding trails and coastal areas and crowding onto small boats without masks, and ignoring distancing rules.
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Gov. David Ige: "We can only beat COVID-19 by working together. Everyone needs to
take personal
responsibility. Wear a mask, wash your hands, practice physical distancing, avoid large gatherings, stay home if you're sick, and keep your children home if they feel sick. We were successful in keeping the virus under control and I know we can do it again." |
Anderson said, "As long as individuals in our communities fail to accept personal
responsibility for the spread of COVID-19, we are unfortunately going to see
continued days of triple-digit numbers. This already has resulted in the
renewal of restrictions on large social gatherings and other conditions and is
likely going to lead to additional ones.
"We are once
again, as we have from the beginning of this crisis, asking every resident of
Hawai‘i to take this threat with the utmost seriousness. Life, as we knew it,
pre-COVID-19, cannot return to normal until we again flatten the infection
curve. It takes everyone doing their part by following the simple and
now-common steps: wear your mask, physically distance, wash your hands
frequently and, perhaps most important, stay home if sick. With everyone's kōkua,
we can get back to where we were and enjoy all the good things life in Hawai‘i
has to offer.
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offers her mask sign for free to businesses
and schools.
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Park said, "It's
disappointing and dangerous to people's health, for anyone to continue to
encourage and actively promote these big groups. Everyone should avoid large
gatherings and crowded places and use proven, common-sense, and simple steps to
protect our community from COVID-19. Our biggest concern is that we continue to
see these new cases with no known association to previous clusters. The common
theme is people are letting their guard down. It's okay to be with family and
friends, but keep your distance and mask up, whether you're outside or inside."
Park's Disease
Outbreak Control Division is "receiving an increasing number of calls
related to COVID-19 guidance for businesses, including cleaning and
disinfection guidelines, and recommended procedures in response to a positive
coronavirus case in an employee."
Avoiding crowds,
wearing face masks, and using physical distancing are all proven methods for
preventing COVID-19. Always obtain information from credible sources such as
the CDC and DOH for the best actions to protect self, family, friends, and co-workers. The State said detailed guidance is available
here.
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TWO NEW COVID-19 CASES are reported today for Hawaiʻi Island. After 11 days of no new cases, Civil Defense noted that one is "travel-related, which emphasizes the importance of exercising caution of traveling."
Hawaiʻi Island's case count to date is 117, with two active, none hospitalized.
One case was reported in Volcano, zip code 96785, in the last 28 days. It has been more than 28 days since a case was recorded for a Kaʻū zip code. Since the pandemic began, no one died on this island.
One case was reported in Volcano, zip code 96785, in the last 28 days. It has been more than 28 days since a case was recorded for a Kaʻū zip code. Since the pandemic began, no one died on this island.
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Onset of COVID-19 cases in the last 28 days, by zip code. White
is zero cases. Yellow is one to five cases. Light orange (not
pictured) is six to ten cases. Dark orange (not pictured) is
11 to 20 cases. Red (not pictured) is 21 to 50 cases.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health map
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Maui County reported seven new cases today. The other 198 new cases are on Oʻahu. The state's new case total is 2,448 since the pandemic began.
Since the pandemic began, Oʻahu reported 2,083 cases, Maui County 178, and Kauaʻi 47. Twenty-three victims are residents diagnosed while visiting other places. Twenty-six people in the state died from COVID-19.
Since the pandemic began, Oʻahu reported 2,083 cases, Maui County 178, and Kauaʻi 47. Twenty-three victims are residents diagnosed while visiting other places. Twenty-six people in the state died from COVID-19.
In the daily message from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Director Talmadge Magno said, "Do understand that many states are continuing to experience increased numbers of Coronavirus cases, including the State of Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi County continues to do very well, but do know that the threat is still out there. Know the importance of continuing to follow the preventive measures of face coverings, cleanliness, keeping yourself healthy, of staying at home when sick, and special care of gatherings and distancing. Your help is so needed to keep Hawaiʻi safe. Thank you for making the effort to keep our neighbors, friends, family, and community safe. We must all do our part. As a reminder, the wearing of face masks is mandatory on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Thank you for listening and have a safe day. This is your Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency."
In the United States, more than 4,712,305 cases have been confirmed. The death toll is over 155,379. The worldwide COVID-19 case count is more than 18.18 million. The death toll is more than 691,352.
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COMPLY WITH COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS OR CLOSE. That's the message from Department of Health's Food Safety Branch, which will issue red placards, temporarily suspending the operations of restaurants, bars, and other eateries that don't comply with physical distancing, wearing masks, and other required guidance.
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| DOH Food Safety Branch will temporarily closed down any eateries that don't adhere to COVID-19 safety rules. |
State Health Director Bruce Anderson said, "Most food establishments in Hawai‘i are conscientious and trying their best to comply with health guidance. Nevertheless, we feel these steps are necessary to ensure all restaurants and other food establishments are doing everything they can to protect the health of the public and their employees."
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Bez Johannson, who turned 90 in July, enjoyed a "pop up"
surprise party with friends. Photo by Annie Bosted
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BEZ JOHANNSON, who was one of the first to build a home in
Ranchos, was amazed to celebrate her 90th birthday with a small group of neighborhood friends. While a friend lured her away from her home with a bogus excuse, other friends arrived and set up a "pop up" party as a surprise for when she returned. Unflappable Johannson took the jovial ruse in her stride and was soon beaming and laughing as the festivities unfolded. She chuckled at her guests' gentle ribbing as she read cards from well-wishers. She enjoyed the special "COVID Cake," where each portion was individually
cooked as a cupcake. Champagne
rounded out the celebration that had taken her by surprise.
Johannson was born in Illinois in 1930, where she was initially raised. She attended school in the San Francisco Bay area. She worked as an operating room nurse in San Francisco at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Southern Pacific Hospital, UC Medical Center, and Kaiser in San Francisco. When in her forties, she married Walter Johannson, after they met at a jazz club in San Francisco. Together they went on countless jazz cruises and other jazz tours, which took them all over the world. They moved to Ocean View in 1983, where Walter built the house in Ranchos in which Bez still lives. She is best known in the Ranchos community for serving as secretary of the Hawaiian Ranchos Community Association for many years.
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90-year-old Bez Johannson reads
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MĀLAMA NĀ KEIKI FESTIVAL goes virtual this year. The fourth
annual in-person event is replaced by handing out of keiki or baby kits. Sign
up at hmono.org/mnkf to reserve a kit.
The announcement
from Hui Mālama Nā ʻŌiwi says, "Although our main Mālama Nā Keiki Festival
is postponed this year, we are still striving to provide care for keiki and ʻohana
across Hawaiʻi Island through helpful Keiki and Baby Kits, filled with supplies
and educational materials you would usually receive at our annual festival."
Learn more at hmono.org or call 808-969-9220.
Learn more at hmono.org or call 808-969-9220.
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directory for farms, ranches, takeout. Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is
free, with 7,500 distributed on stands and to all postal addresses throughout
Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano throughout the district. Read online at
kaucalendar.com and facebook.com/kaucalendar. To advertise your
business or your social cause, contact kaucalendarads@gmail.com.
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EVENTS
Exhibition Mixed Flock: Prints by Margaret Barnaby and Pottery by Emily Herb, held over through Aug. 8. Also available to view online, view the exhibition in person the Gallery in the Park during normal gallery hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Free. The exhibition features two prominent female artists from Volcano Village "who find deep inspiration in Hawaiʻi's natural environment and specifically the native bird populations found within it." volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Apply for Grants, through 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 at grants.gov, to Help Socially Disadvantaged Groups develop business and strategic plans in rural areas through USDA Rural Development. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives, and cooperative development centers. Key strategies include e-connectivity for rural America, developing rural economies, harnessing technological innovation, supporting a rural workforce, and improving quality of life.
The Food Basket, last Tuesday of the month, Aug. 25, provides food at St. Jude's to those in need. See hawaiifoodbasket.org.
Receive Help Over the Phone with Critical Financial Issues, through Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Financial Navigators from County of Hawaiʻi, in partnership with Hawaiʻi First Federal Credit Union. Access these remote services by completing the web form at hawaiifirstfcu.com/community-resource-center or by calling 808-933-6600 to sign up. The Financial Navigator will then send a short service agreement and call the client to begin their personal session. Organizations across the County can also refer clients directly to a Financial Navigator. For more information, contact Sharon Hirota at 808-961-8019.
Native Hawaiian Farmers and Ranchers urged to use U.S. Dept. of Ag On-Farm Market Directory. U.S. Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs is developing a list of Native Hawaiian farmers willing to sell direct to consumers through the On-Farm Market Directory. On-farm markets are managed by a single farm operator that sells products on their farm, or on a property next to their farm. Some on-farm markets may also deliver or ship their goods directly to consumers. Visit the program website for more information and to register: ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/onfarm.
Guided Nature Walks through Nature Trail & Sculpture Garden, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center Niʻaulani Campus in Volcano Village. No reservations for five or fewer – limited to ten people. Free; donations appreciated. Email programs@volcanoartcenter.org. Garden is open to walk through at one's own pace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Free. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Ocean View Community Center Library, open Friday mornings beginning Aug. 7.
Eco-Tour at Shaka Forest Farms, in Volcano Village, on Friday, Aug. 7 at 10am. Interact firsthand with an innovative rainforest farming operation, agroforestry. Pre-registration required. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
From Plant to Pigment Workshop with Puakea Forester, Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to create colorfast dyes, inks, and paints from common and invasive locally sourced plants. This workshop is good for painters and kapa enthusiasts alike who are interested in expanding their knowledge about natural dyes. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Exhibition Mixed Flock: Prints by Margaret Barnaby and Pottery by Emily Herb, held over through Aug. 8. Also available to view online, view the exhibition in person the Gallery in the Park during normal gallery hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Free. The exhibition features two prominent female artists from Volcano Village "who find deep inspiration in Hawaiʻi's natural environment and specifically the native bird populations found within it." volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Exhibition Hawaiʻi Nei Invitational: Nā ʻAumākua, Saturday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 12. Also available to view online, view the exhibition in person the Gallery in the Park during normal gallery hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Free. The exhibition is a group exhibition will present works focusing on the theme of Nā ʻAumākua, family gods. VAC will not hold an opening reception on August 8th. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
AdvoCATS, at OV Community Center all day Tuesday, Aug. 11 – see advocatshawaii.org.
Writing for Inner Exploration and Life Reflection Workshop with author Tom Peek, Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Have you ever wondered how the place you come from influenced who you are? Or what memories you carry from your ancestors? Or how your personal history impacts your view of the world? Take a day out of your busy life to explore your deeper self and ponder the life you’ve lived so far." volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
ONGOING
ONGOING
St. Jude's Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen, open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a modified menu and increased health & safety standards. Hot showers, the computer lab, and in-person services and bible studies are suspended. Services and worship are posted online at stjudeshawaii.org. Join the Aloha Hour via Zoom at 11 a.m. on Sundays, us02web.zoom.us/j/6843449828?pwd=YW94djVvU0szOGNKaFZ1V0pUL1owUT09, Meeting ID: 684 344 9828, Password: Aloha.
On-Call Emergency Box Food Pantry, Cooper Center, weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Eligible one time every three months. Call Kehau, 443-4130.
Pāhala and Nāʻālehu Public Libraries, open for pick-up services. Nāʻālehu is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pāhala is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Library patrons schedule Library Take Out appointment times to pick up their hold item(s) at their favorite libraries by going to HSPLS Library Catalog and placing a hold on any item(s) they want to borrow, or they may call their favorite library branch to place a hold with the library staff. After receiving a notice that item(s) are ready for pick up, patrons schedule a Library Take Out time at picktime.com/hspls. For patrons who placed holds during the closure, their item(s) are ready for pickup after the patron schedules a Library Take Out appointment. For more information, visit librarieshawaii.org.
Free Book Exchanges, at the laundromats in Ocean View and Nāʻālehu, provided by Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries. Everyone is invited to take books they want to read. They may keep the books, pass them on to other readers, or return them to the Book Exchange to make them available to others in the community. The selection of books is replenished weekly at both sites.
Avocado Growers Survey Open. Help identify opportunities for expanding the local avocado industry, to assist local farmers, buyers, and agencies develop strategies to bolster Hawaiʻi's avocado industry, says Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United. Farmers and farm names kept anonymous, results shared publicly. Survey completion gives option to register to win a $200 gift certificate to Home Depot. For a hard copy of the survey, email: info@growfruithawaii.com. Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/Hawaiiavosurvey2020.
Find Resources for LGBTQ+, Loved Ones, and Allies at Sexual and Gender Minority online resource hub. Hawaiʻi Department of Health's first website dedicated to LGBTQ+ resources. Developed by the Sexual and Gender Minority Workgroup in partnership with the DOH Harm Reduction Services Branch. Resources: Understanding the Pacific's alternative genders; Pronoun guide; Book lists for children and teens; ʻOhana support; and DOH data. For more information on joining the SGM Workgroup, email Thaddeus Pham at thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov. See health.hawaii.gov/harmreduction/sexual-gender-minority/sexual-and-gender-minorities-sgm-in-hawaii/.
Learn About Hawaiʻi's History & Culture through the Papakilo Database, a resource developed by The Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Kahalo Center says database consists of "collections of data pertaining to historically and culturally significant places, events, and documents in Hawaiʻi's history. The purpose of this educational online repository is to increase the community's ability to preserve and perpetuate cultural and historical information and practices." See papakilodatabase.com.
Receive Free Marketing Assistance, for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Owners can receive free marketing assistance from Univeristy of Hawaiʻi-Hilo faculty and their senior class. They offer help with moving a business online, finding out more about the businesses' customers, analyzing marketing effectiveness, and providing customer service or website feedback. Visit https://bit.ly/2YvFxsl.
Find Grants and Loans Offered to Farmers and Ranchers, at oahuaca.org. The website has a new search feature to help find information that applies to the searcher.
Begin Learning Basics of Organic Farming, from two free modules of a virtual training program by the Organic Farming Research Foundation, the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program, and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. See https://kohalacenter.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=54bdd67c601f0c0d3ea430053&id=9e1691c22d&e=0e3fe20c1f.
Apply for Internships with Sen. Brian Schatz's office. Internships for undergrad, graduate, and law students are offered in the Honolulu and Washington D.C. offices. Applications are considered on a rolling basis year-round. Non-office internships are open for high school students to advocate in their communities. Applications due Sunday, Sept. 13. Schatz may also nominate exceptional students for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies. Applications due Friday, Oct. 23. See schatz.senate.gov/services.
Volcano Art Center, Niʻaulani Campus in Volcano Village, open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. The Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. Virtual Shopping Appointments are offered at Volcano Art Center locations. Via Skype or FaceTime, a VAC associate helps customers browse the selection of artwork up close, and gives personalized tips and recommendations to help customers "find that perfect piece of locally made artwork, wherever you are in the world!" Book appointment online for $5 and VAC staff will help schedule a date and time at volcanoartcenter.org/shop. Shop the online gallery 24/7. Orders are shipped as regularly scheduled. Free local pickup is available.VAC now offers a Virtual Classroom, which features over 90 videos. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Health and Fitness Website for Kūpuna, 808b-fit.com, contains
videos for kūpuna to play and move along with. There are videos for stretching,
tai chi, yoga, dancing, dance fitness, bon dance, hula, chair dancing, and
chair yoga.
Yoga with Emily Catey Weiss, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Volcano Art Center Niʻaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Advanced registration required; $5 per class. volcanoartcenter.org/events, 967-8222
Ocean View Community Market, open Saturdays and Wednesdays (starting next Wednesday, Aug. 12), 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
on the corner of Kona Drive
and Highway 11, where Thai Grindz is located. New market location for vendors of
the recently closed Ocean View Swap Meet. Managed by Mark Cocucci. Masks are
mandatory. Limit of people is 100. Social distancing is required. Gate will be
unlocked for vendors at 5:30 a.m. Vendors
can show up without a reservation for now, with $15 dollars. Parking is in the
upper lot; parking on the side of the road is prohibited. All
vendors must provide their own sanitizer. All food vendors must have the
permits required for the items that you are selling. Vendors and attendees are
encouraged to carpool.
Volcano Farmers Market, Cooper Center, Volcano Village, open on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., with much local produce, island beef, and prepared foods. Call 808-967-7800.
ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Market, in Nāʻālehu, open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. The goal is no more than 50 customers on the grounds at a time. Vendor booths per day are limited to 25, with 30 feet of space between vendors. Masks and hand sanitizing are required to attend the market. Social distancing will be enforced. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374 (voice or text) or kaufarmer@aol.com for more and to apply to vend. See facebook.com/OKauKakouMarket.
ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Market, in Nāʻālehu, open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. The goal is no more than 50 customers on the grounds at a time. Vendor booths per day are limited to 25, with 30 feet of space between vendors. Masks and hand sanitizing are required to attend the market. Social distancing will be enforced. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374 (voice or text) or kaufarmer@aol.com for more and to apply to vend. See facebook.com/OKauKakouMarket.
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