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Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Ka‘ū News Brief Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Civil Defense is warning residents of the East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano to be prepared for a lava outbreak,
as earthquakes continue to shake the neighborhoods. See USGS updated earthquake map
DUE TO THE RISK OF A VOLCANIC ERUPTION and unstable geologic activity, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed 15,688 acres near Kīlauea Volcano's Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent to the ocean today, including the gravel emergency access road from the eastern gate near Kalapana, to the western gate at the end of Chain of Craters Road, and all land on the makai (ocean) side of the emergency road.
     "The recent eruption changes and increased seismicity around the East Rift Zone and Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent may threaten land and the community outside the park. The partial closure in the park is necessary to prevent unsafe travel onto lands under the jurisdiction of Hawai‘i County and to keep people safe," said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. "Most of the park, which is 333,308 acres in size, remains open," she said.
The collapse of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater floor Monday, April 30, produced a large amount 
of red ash that was deposited around Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, as well as blown farther downwind, 
with a thin dusting of ash reaching uprift as far as Mauna Ulu. This photo, taken 
between 1-2 km (0.6-1.2 miles) from the 61g vent, shows a layer of red ash on
 top of active 61g lava flow surface breakouts.  Photo from USGS
     On Monday afternoon, April 30, the crater within Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō collapsed, and a flurry of low magnitude earthquakes continues to shake the eastern side of the island, particularly communities in lower Puna. A small fissure opened to the west of the vent on Tuesday, May 1, but scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report that an intrusion of magma is heading eastward from the vent towards Highway 130.
     Puna residents are encouraged to sign up for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense messages at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/, and to subscribe to volcanic updates via USGS: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2/.
     The current eruption at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is off limits to hikers. However, the summit of Kīlauea continues to erupt within Halema‘uma‘u Crater within the park, and is best viewed from the Jaggar Museum overlook. The lava lake within the crater has risen dramatically since April 21, and has occasionally spilled onto the crater floor. The park is open 24 hours a day.

NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE EAST FLANK OF KĪLAUEA VOLCANO ARE ON ALERT FOR POSSIBLE LAVA OUTBREAK. Hawai‘i County Civil Defense warns residents of Leilani Estates, Nanawale Estates, and Kapoho, as shallow earthquakes continue, following Monday's collapse of the crater floor at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. As of 5 p.m. today, 123 quakes on the island were recorded in the last 24 hours, most of them on the East Rift. Though it is impossible to predict where an eruption could occur, Civil Defense issued a statement urging residents to: "Prepare and review your emergency plans in case you need to evacuate. Stay informed by listening to local radio stations for Civil Defense updates or call Civil Defense at 935-003.
A new crack 1 km (0.6 mile) long was found on the west (uprift) side of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō
 during HVO's overflight Tuesday. The cracking appeared to be nearly continuous
 structures that were heavily steaming. A small amount of lava was apparently 
erupting from the crack, based on the presence of nearby tiny pads of lava and 
spatter, but no longer active when HVO geologists saw it during the overflight.
This photo looks east, with Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō obscured by low clouds in the upper left corner.
Photo from USGS
     "Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory and your Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect your safety."
     Hawai‘i County Civil Defense posts its messages at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov
/active-alerts.
     During a helicopter overflight to Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Tuesday, geologists observed the new fissure and crack extending about 1 km (0.6 miles) uprift (west) from the west flank of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō cone. A small amount of lava erupted from the crack during Monday's collapse of the crater floor. Geologists also noted red ash that was deposited around Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and blown farther downwind; the ash resulted from small explosions that accompanied the collapse of the crater floor.
     Seismicity and deformation have been recorded since Monday afternoon, east of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent, associated with intrusion of magma eastward from the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō magma system. Seismicity rates in the lower East Rift Zone east of Highway 130 increased yesterday and today.
     According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the area downrift (east) of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō remains the most likely location for a lava outbreak. HVO scientists are on overnight duty to monitor the changing seismicity and deformation.
     Hundreds of earthquakes occurred since Monday, one recorded at 4.2 magnitude. Most earthquakes are migrating eastward from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō to the lower East Rift Zone. The seismicity consists primarily of small-magnitude (less than 3.0) earthquakes at depths of less than 10 km (6.2 miles). Many of these earthquakes have been felt by residents in the area.
Telephoto view of a small lava flow (lighter in color) and spatter (blue-gray) that were 
erupted from a section of the crack on the west flank of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. Photo from USGS
     A tiltmeter on the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō cone recorded steady deflation since late Monday, with several sharp inflation offsets. These offsets probably recorded the continued episodic collapse of the crater floor.
     A tiltmeter located 12 km (7.5 miles) east of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō has recorded a slowing rate of southeastward-directed tilt of the ground along the East Rift Zone, suggesting diminished but continued deformation associated with the intrusion into the lower East Rift Zone.
     Kīlauea's summit eruption has been unaffected by the change at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. Tiltmeters at the summit have recorded a slight deflationary trend since early Tuesday, and the level of the summit lava lake lowered by a few meters (yards).
     Poor weather and an ashy plume from the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater are still preventing geologists from observing the newly collapsed crater floor or the west pit area where a perched lava pond was erupting before Monday's collapse event.
     Geologists observed a few small, sluggish breakouts of the 61g lava flow, likely from lava still moving through the lava-tube system; the 61g vent was likely severed from the magma supply to Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. Geologists did not observe any new ground cracks downrift of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō in areas where seismicity was concentrated.
Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater thermal image from the 
North Rim this morning at 5:30 a.m.
     The situation continues to evolve and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and summit.  More updates will follow as information becomes available, https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/
status.html. HVO webcam images are posted at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/
multimedia_webcams.html. Questions? askHVO@usgs.gov. Activity Summary also available by phone: 967-8862

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Installing the latest education signage along Hwy 11 on the Kaʻū Scenic Byway.
 The dedication will be held Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. Photo by Babette Morrow
KAʻŪ SCENIC BYWAY COMMITTEE installed its latest educational signage complex along Hwy 11, announcing today that it invites the community to its dedication on Thursday, May 10. Cosponsored by the state Department of Parks, the event will be held at Manuka State Wayside Park, north of Ocean View.
     Funding for the panels was provided by County Council member Maile David and state parks. The design was directed by Rich Morrow of the Byway Committee, with cooperation and support from Dena Sedar of the parks department. The signs were erected by the state parks staff.
     The three panels are the third set of informational signs created by the Byway. Others are at the scenic overlook south of Ocean View, at mile marker 75, and in the Nāʻālehu town park. The next project is to install signs on the highway that identify various lava flows by dates.
Some who helped install the latest education signage, along Hwy 11 on the 
Kaʻū Scenic Byway, pose with their handiwork. Photo from Babette Morrow
     The Byway, also called the Slopes of Mauna Loa, is an official state Byway. Light refreshments will be served at the simple ceremony. State Rep. Richard Creagan, Maile David, and former County Council member Brenda Ford are expected to attend, said Morrow.

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KA‘Ū COFFEE COLLEGE WILL PRESENT INDUSTRY EXPERTS this Sunday, May 6, to teach at Ka‘ū Coffee College. The educational day wraps up the tenth annual Ka‘ū Coffee Festival from 9 a.m. until pau, at Pāhala Community Center. Ka‘ū Coffee College will also give away a new Shore 920 C moisture meter to a lucky attendee.
     The annual Ka‘ū Coffee College is designed for learning, sharing, and networking. A reverse trade mission, it brings industry experts to Ka‘ū to interface with local growers and make valuable connections. "This year's college again stages notable coffee professionals to help farmers with their challenges," notes one of the long-time festival organizers Chris Manfredi. "These talks will certainly reinforce the exceptionally high quality for which Ka‘ū coffee has become famous, but also ensure there is a steady supply of it. As we reach more markets, we need a solid supply of quality coffees to meet the increasing demand while ensuring growers remain profitable."
     Getting the Most Out of Your Coffee Moisture Meter, a presentation by Fred Seeber of Shore Systems, a leading manufacturer of coffee moisture meters used throughout the world's major coffee producing regions. Manfredi said Seeber's talk "will go into great depth about how testers work and why they are important." Attendees are invited to bring their testers for Seeber to check them for calibration.
A Shore Moisture Meter will be given away at Kaʻū Coffee College this Sunday at Pāhala Community Center.
Photo from Shore Measuring Systems
     Pruning Techniques to Maximize Yields, offered by University of Hawai‘i's Andrea Kawabata and Tom Greenwell, president and long-time coffee farmer of Greenwell Farms. Based in Kona, Kawabata is an assistant extension agent for coffee and orchard crops with UH's CTAHR cooperative extension service. They will explain how proper pruning can promote tree health, which improves yield efficiency, profit margins, coffee quality, and sustainability for growers.
  Quality Control in Roasting will be explored in a workshop by Brian Webb of Pacific Coffee Research. Located in South Kona, PCB is a specialty coffee association training campus, coffee lab, roastery, and community education center. With experience as both a barista and Kona roaster, Webb will discuss the importance of profile roasting. He will do an on-site, sample roasting, and then demonstrate data logging software to keep detailed records for future analysis.
     Admission to Ka‘ū Coffee College is free, though donations are appreciated. Farmers, brokers, coffee shop owners, and coffee enthusiasts are invited to attend.
     The Ka‘ū Coffee Festival is underway and all activities are open to the general public; some require a fee. Find details below, at KauCoffeeFest.com, or call 808-929-9550.
     For more information and festival updates, visit kaucoffeefest.com, follow Ka'u Coffee Festival on Facebook and @kaucoffeefest on Twitter, or call 808-929-9550.

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WINNER OF THE ENTRÉE CATEGORY IN THE KA‘Ū COFFEE RECIPE CONTEST last Sunday is Peggy Kilkenny of Ocean View, who created her Huli BBQ Chicken in Paradise.
     Ingredients:
   - 1 whole fryer chicken, rinsed and patted dry
   - 1 container sweet and smoky bbq rub, mix in 1 Tbsp. finely ground Ka‘ū coffee
   - 1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce
Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest entrée winner is Peggy Kilkenny, 
with her Huli BBQ Chicken in Paradise. The annual event 
was held at Kaʻū Coffee Mill last Sunday. Photo by Julia Neal
   - ¼ Cup strong brewed Ka‘ū coffee
   - A squirt of Liquid Smoke
   - 2 tsp. finely ground Ka‘ū coffee
   - 1 pkg. Hawaiian sweet bread onion buns
   - Prepared coleslaw
     Instructions: Apply coffee rub liberally inside and out of chicken. Huli (turn) over wood smoke grill until fully cooked. When cool enough to handle, shred one chicken into large bowl. In another bowl, combine brewed coffee, Liquid Smoke, finely ground coffee, and BBQ sauce. Evenly coat shredded chicken in mixture. Mound on buns. Top with coleslaw.
     See this spot tomorrow for the winning dessert recipe.
     Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest is an annual event of the Ka‘ū Coffee Festival. See more events below and at kaucoffeefestival.com.

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THURSDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Ka‘ū Valley Farms Tour, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ka‘alaiki Rd, Nā‘ālehu. Explore hydroponic nursery, and tea and coffee plantings. Expansive hilltop views, mountain to coast. Includes water systems and tunnels from sugar days, and native Hawaiian forest tour. $35 per person; includes lunch. Reservations required. John Cross, 987-4229; Brenda Iokepa-Moses, 731-5409.
     Innovations in Coffee Pulping from Colombia will be held from 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Pāhala Plantation House. Free.

FRIDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Ka‘ū Coffee & Cattle Day, Friday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aikane Plantation Coffee Company. Tour the farm and learn how coffee is integrated into cattle ranching and other agriculture. $25 per person; includes BBQ buffet and hayride. Reservations required, 927-2252. aikaneplantation.com

SATURDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
This Saturday's tenth annual Hoʻolauleʻa with feature Debbie
Ryder's Halau Hula Leionalani. Photo by Julia Neal
Tenth Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Ho‘olaule‘a, Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m - 5 p.m. p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Celebrate Ka‘ū Coffee with free music, hula entertainment, and coffee tastings all day long. Local vendor booths. Food and beverage sales. Free to attend. Ka‘ū Coffee Experience: 9:30-noon, 1-3:30 p.m., discover the methods behind brewing the perfect cup while enjoying free coffee tastings. Farm & Mill Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $20/person.

SUNDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Ka‘ū Coffee College, Sun, May 6, 9-noon, Pāhala Community Center. Informative talks given by visiting coffee experts. Free; donations appreciated.
     The Fuji Royal, Ltd. Mini Roaster from Japan - designed for coffee shops, small farmers with their own brand, and for home - will be presented by Yoshiyuki Asano at a workshop at Pāhala Plantation House on Sunday, May 6, after the Coffee College. Also attending will be Tatsuo Fukushima, President of Fuji Royal, and Tokyo manager Yuuki Sugii.
     The roasting quality with the Fuji Royal, Ltd. Mini is the same as with large professional coffee roaster machines, said Max Maemori, who represents Fuji Royal in Hawai‘i. The Fuji Royal mini roaster can process as little as a half pound, 250 grams of green beans and 200 grams of roasted beans. "The top quality micro roaster brings the same efficiency of high performance models to your coffee life," said Maemori. The machine weighs about 70 lbs and can fit on a 14 by 28 inch space with a height of two feet.

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throughout Ka‘ū, from Miloli‘i through Volcano, and free on 
stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com.
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THURSDAY, MAY 3
Free Dog Spay and Neuter Clinic from KARES, Thursday, May 3, in Ocean View. Registration required: call 328-8455.

VA Medical Services, Thu, May 3 & 17, 8:30-noon, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Veteran's Center, Thu, May 3, 8:30-12:30pm, May 17, 8:30-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. No appointment needed to visit w/VA counselor & benefit specialist. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Valley Farms Tour, Thu, May 3, 9-2pm, Ka‘ū Valley Farms Nursery, Ka‘alaiki Rd, Nā’ālehu. Explore hydroponic nursery, and tea and coffee plantings. Expansive hilltop views, mountain to coast. Includes water systems and tunnels from sugar days, and native Hawaiian forest tour. $35 per person; includes lunch. Reservations required. John Cross, 987-4229; Brenda Iokepa-Moses, 731-5409. kaucoffeefestival.com

Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool Vision Screening, Thu, May 3, 9-noon, Project Vision Hawai‘i van at Pāhala Community Center. Free; for all ages. Keiki offered free sunglasses; adults, reading glasses. projectvisionhawaii.org, 808-282-2265

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Special Pulping Presentation, Thu, May 3, 5pm, Pāhala Plantation House. Diego Botello of Penagos UDC Technology shows off new pulping equipment that separates ripe from green. See booth at Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Ho‘olaule‘a, Sat, May 5, 9-5pm, Pāhala Community Center.

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, May 3, 6-7pm, Ocean  View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

FRIDAY, MAY 4
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Coffee & Cattle Day, Fri, May 4, 10-3pm, Aikane Plantation Coffee Company. Tour the farm and learn how coffee is integrated into cattle ranching and other agriculture. $25 per person; includes BBQ buffet and hayrides. Reservations required, 927-2252. kaucoffeefestival.comaikaneplantation.com

Hula Hoop Challenge, Fri, May 4, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Ages 6 to 12. Register until May 4. Teresa Anderson, 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Cinco De Mayo Dinner, Fri, May 4, 5:30pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church. $8/single, $15/couple, $20/family. 939-7000

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Star Gazing, Fri, May 4, 5:30-10pm - SOLD OUT. Those with tickets, Meet at Olson Trust Building in Pāhala.

KDENte! Italian Food Fundraiser, Fri, May 4, 6pm, Almafatano's Italian Restaurant, Hilo. Buffet; includes pasta dish, lasagna, salad. Karl Halemano provides music. $20 at door. Reservations: 982-7344

SATURDAY, MAY 5
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: 10th Annual Ho‘olaule‘a, Sat, May 5, 9-5pm, Pāhala Community Center. Celebrate Ka‘ū Coffee and with free music, hula entertainment and coffee tastings. Local vendor booths. Food and beverage sales. Free to attend. Ka‘ū Coffee Experience: 9:30-noon, 1-3:30pm, discover the methods behind brewing the perfect cup while enjoying free coffee tastings. Farm & Mill Tours, shuttle to Ka‘ū Coffee Mill,$20/person, at 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, & 3:30pm. kaucoffeefestival.com

Realms and Divisions of Kahuku, Sat, May 5, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit's newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system.

Cinco de Mayo Dinner, Sat, May 5, 3-5pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. discoveryharbour.net

Cinco de Mayo Buffet, Sat, May 5, 5-8pm, Crater Rim Café, Kīlauea Military Camp, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Build Your Own Fajita Bar; menu includes Cheese Quesadillas, Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Soup, Salad/Potato Bar, Beverage, and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. $15.50/Adult, $8.25/Child (6-11 yrs). Regular menu available. KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, MAY 6
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Coffee College, Sun, May 6, 9-noon, Pāhala Community Center. Informative talks given by visiting coffee experts. Free; donations appreciated. kaucoffeefestival.com

Palm Trail, Sun, May 6, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/HAVO

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun, May 6, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointartc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, MAY 7
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, May 7 & 21, 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon, May 7, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Meeting with State Senatorial Candidate Brenda Ford, Mon, May 7, 6-9pm, Ocean View Community Center. Free; donations from $1 to $1,000 accepted.

TUESDAY, MAY 8
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, May 8 (Committees)/9 (Council), Kona; Mon/Wed, May 21 (Committees)/23 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

C.E.R.T. Discovery Harbour/Nā‘ālehu, Tue, May 8, 4-6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, and participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com, 410-935-8087

Return to Abundance: A Vision for Healthy Oceans, Tue, May 8, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Kēhau Springer describes how Conservation International Hawai‘i works collaboratively to revitalize pono (responsible) Hawaiian fishing values and practices. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/HAVO

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Wed, May 9 (Council), Kona; Mon/Wed, May 21 (Committees)/23 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

NEW & UPCOMING
KA‘Ū SCENIC BYWAY DEDICATION CEREMONY happens Thursday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m. The Ka‘ū Scenic Byway Committee and the State Department of Parks and Recreation invite the public to a ceremony dedicating the new informational panels in the Manuka State Wayside. The Byway, also called the Slopes of Mauna Loa, is an official state byway.
     Funding for the panels was provided by Maile David and state parks. The design was directed by Rich Morrow of the Byway, with cooperation and support from Dena Sedar of the parks dept. The signs were erected by the state parks staff.
     The three panels are the third set of informational signs created by the Byway. Others are at the scenic overlook south of Ocean View, at mile marker 75, and in the Nā‘ālehu town park. The next project is to install signs that identify various lava flows by dates on the highway.
     Light refreshments will be served at the simple ceremony. State Rep. Richard Creagan, County Councilperson Maile David, and Brenda Ford plan to attend.

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5th annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run registration is open. Race day Sat, Sept 22, 7 a.m.; begins and ends at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Register online before Mon, July 9: 5K, $25/person; 10K, $35/person; and 1/2 Marathon, $45/person. From July 9 to Aug 11: $30/person, $40/person, and $45/person, respectively. From Aug 13 to Sept 20: $35/person, $45/person, and $55/person. Race day registration ends Sat, Sept 22, at 6:30 a.m. Event organizers, ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou; start location, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill.

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Summer Fun - Registration, May 7-10, Nā‘ālehu Community Center. For grades K-6. $40 per child. $50 portion of registration fee funded by Councilwoman Maile David. Program runs Mon-Fri, Jun 12-Jul 20, 8-2pm. Richard Karasuda, 939-2510. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

ONGOING
Sign Up for the Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade, to be held June 30. If interested, call Debra McIntosh at 929-9872.

Tūtū and Me Offers Home Visits to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 464-9634.

St. Jude's Episcopal Church Calls For More Volunteers for the Saturday community outreach. Especially needed are cooks for the soup served to those in need, and organizers for the hot showers. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's April newsletter. Volunteer by contacting Dave Breskin at 319-8333.

Volcano Art Center Gallery Presents Hoʻokuʻi I Nā Kiko, Connecting the Dots, by Natalie Mahina Jensen and Lucia Tarall. "A curated collection of photographs, paintings, sculptures, and feather work items deliver a sublime message, connecting the viewer artistically with the provenance of the design." Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, May 6. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222

One Community and One Parent Representative are sought by Nāʻālehu Elementary School Community Council. The community representative will serve a two-year term for school year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The parent representative will serve a one-year term for school year 2018-19. The parent rep cannot be a Nāʻālehu Elementary School employee. Voting is April 30 through May 11. Those interested, contact Leilani Rodrigues at 313-4020 or pcnc@naalehu.org, or name and number at the main office line, by calling 313-4000.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Ka‘ū News Brief Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Just before 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 30, a break in the weather allowed HVO's webcam to capture this image of the lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea. Following multiple overflows of the lava lake last week, the lake level dropped over the weekend in concert with the switch to summit deflation. Early this morning, the lava lake level was estimated to be about 15 m (49 feet) below the vent rim, but shortly thereafter, the summit switched to inflation. See release from HVO, below. Photo from USGS
THE KA‘Ū COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS RELEASED today. Hawai‘i County seeks members for the Ka‘ū Community Development Plan Action Committee. The CDP is online and soon in print. It "serves as a road map" to achieve what "complete, sustainable, vibrant communities do": Protect the public trust – the natural and cultural resources fundamental to community character, and a strong community and local economy. The CDP aims to provide public facilities and services to residents and businesses. It seeks to grow local businesses that provide goods, services, and jobs, states the plan.
     Strategies in the CDP "focus on protecting and enhancing Ka‘ū's rich heritage of natural and cultural resources," including coastal areas, agricultural land, mauka forests, scenic resources, ecosystems, historic and cultural features, and public access and trails. Four basic approaches - land preservation; land use policy protections; governmental initiative; and collaborative action by landowners, nonprofits, and the community - are used.
     Ka‘ū CDP supports economic development through establishing firm foundations for growth through protections and improvements, and by providing room for development. Second, it outlines strategic steps to seize sector-specific market opportunities. Third, the CDP provides a road map to guide coordinated, community-led economic development strategies. The Land Use Policies in Section 3 of the CDP tie the environmental, infrastructure, and economic elements of the CDP together by clearly segregating protected areas (coastal areas and mauka forests), agricultural land, and settled areas.
     The CDP "prioritizes improvements in water systems, roads, mass transit, emergency and health services and facilities, waste management, education, and parks," states the plan. These improvements will require County, State, and community leadership. The County is seeking qualified applicants afor the Ka‘ū CDP Action Committee.
     The Planning Director outlines qualifications for an Action Committee member: Community minded, reflects a wide variety of perspectives, able to represent a broad spectrum of the community. More at http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/1/doc/89771/Page1.aspx. Apply at https://hawaiicounty.wufoo.com/forms/m1xiduev1c02e62/, or pick up an application at the Mayor's Office in Hilo and Kona: 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 or 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Bldg C, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
     Read the whole plan here.

EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE ON THE EAST RIFT ZONE OF KῙLAUEA VOLCANO, following the collapse of Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor Monday afternoon. Volcanoes.usgs.gov recorded a 4.2 magnitude quake today, and several that were 3.0 or greater. Hawai‘i County Civil Defense released alerts several times today warning Puna residents about the likelihood of a lava breakout, and to let the public know Kalapana lava viewing area is closed.
     Civil Defense reported "increases in seismicity and deformation along a large section of the rift zone, with seismicity currently occurring as far east as Hwy 130. An outbreak of lava in a new location is one possible outcome, state the scientists. At this time it is not possible to say with certainty if or where such an outbreak may occur, but the area downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō is the most likely location, states the release, as this is where seismicity and deformation have been concentrated overnight.
    "Residents of lower Puna should remain alert and watch for further information about the status of the volcano." Hawai‘i County Civil Defense posts its messages at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts
Large orange dot, just off the coast, represents the 4.2
magnitude earthquake this morning. See info on changes in 
volcanic activity connected to the quakes. Image from USGS
     Between about 2 p.m. and 4:30 pm on Monday, April 30, following weeks of uplift and increasing lava levels within the cone, the crater floor at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō on Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone collapsed. Shortly after 4:00 p.m., a webcam recorded images that were likely the signature of small explosions from the western side of the crater as the floor collapsed. Poor weather prevented HVO from flying over the activity or seeing details of the activity in web cameras on site.
     Following the collapse, HVO seismometers and tiltmeters recorded an increase in seismic activity and deformation from Kīlauea Volcano's summit to an area about 6-10 miles downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō. Overnight, this activity localized downrift of Puʻu ʻŌʻō and continued to propagate eastward along the rift zone.
     The largest earthquake of this sequence so far was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake just offshore south of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, at 2:39 a.m. HST this morning. Kīlauea's summit eruption has thus far not been affected by the change at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
     The migration of seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone following Monday’s collapse indicates that a large area along the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk for a new outbreak. The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new lava flows.
     The situation is rapidly evolving and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists continue to closely monitor Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone and summit. More updates will follow as information becomes available, https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html. HVO webcam images are posted at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_webcams.html. Questions? askHVO@usgs.gov. Activity Summary also available by phone: 967-8862

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Hōkūleʻa's crew will sail her back to Honolulu tomorrow after the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe ran aground on her way to Kawaihae Harbour for a week of educational events. Photo from Polynesian Voyaging Society
HŌKŪLE‘A HULLS EXPERIENCED DAMAGE DURING ITS SAIL TO KAWAIHAE, returning to Oʻahu for repairs tomorrow, according to the Hōkūleʻa crew Facebook. After leaving Miloliʻi Sunday, to continue her Mahalo, Hawaiʻi Sail, Hōkūleʻa's crew "experienced some difficulty and the canoe went aground causing damage to the canoe's hulls. No crew members were injured during the incident," states the update.
     Damages to the bottom of the hulls were assessed by leadership, who conclude it is safe to bring Hōkūleʻa back to O'ahu for repairs. Hōkūleʻa will leave Kawaihae tomorrow, May 2, to begin drydock repairs immediately. All school and public canoe tours at Kawaihae are postponed. The voyaging canoe was scheduled to be docked at Kawaihae Harbor until May 10.
     "Hōkūleʻa is a living, cultural treasure and it is our responsibility to make sure we mālama her with the care she needs at this time," said Nainoa Thompson, president of Polynesian Voyaging Society. "We will be leaving Kawaihae tomorrow with a promise that we're going to heal Hōkūleʻa and she will be returning as soon as possible to the children and communities of Moku O Keawe (Hawaiʻi Island)," he added.
     Despite Hōkūleʻa's early departure from Hawaiʻi Island, the crew panel presentations on the northwest portion of the island will not be cancelled.

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THE CHLORPYRIFOS PESTICIDE BAN, SENATE BILL 3095, PASSED the state legislature today, and is headed for the desk of Gov. David Ige. Today, many bills were approved by the legislature for submission to the Governor. All bills not passed by tomorrow, May 2, would have to be resubmitted next year to be considered.
     Sen. Russell Ruderman submitted, Sen. Josh Green cosponsored, and Rep. Richard Creagan supported the law, stating the research confirms the harm from using pesticides that contain chlorpyrifos. Ruderman posted, "This is a first in the nation legislation that will put Hawaiʻi as the first state to ban the use of Chlorpyrifos upon being signed into law by the Governor." Green proclaimed, "Protect our keiki!"
     Creagan wrote, "A known neurotoxin (Chlorpyrifos) has no place on our Islands. It's also in our keiki and environment's best interest to pass mandatory pesticide reporting and buffer zones around schools as soon as possible."
    Should the Governor sign it, the law would go into effect Jan. 1, requiring reporting the use of restricted pesticides to the state Department of Agriculture, and prohibiting use of restricted-use pesticides on or within 100 feet of a school during normal school hours. Pesticides containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient would be banned. However, the Department of Agriculture would be able to offer any person, upon request, a temporary permit allowing the use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos, through 12/31/2022.
     The bill would require depositing into the pesticide use revolving fund all penalties and fines collected under the Hawai‘i Pesticides Law. It would also require the ag department to develop a pesticide drift monitoring study no later than 7/1/2019. The bill funds the pesticide drift monitoring study, two full-time positions, and outreach and education on pesticides.

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PAID FAMILY LEAVE, Senate Bill 2990, PASSED and will go to Gov. David Ige to sign. Should the Governor sign it, the law would require the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a sunrise analysis of the impacts of and best framework for the establishment of paid family leave. The law would require a report and proposed legislation be submitted to the legislature by 9/1/2019, and would appropriate funds for the study.

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THE BILL ABOUT ABANDONED VEHICLES, House Bill 2442, PASSED. It is up to Gov. David Ige to decide whether to sign it. The law would change how counties handle abandoned vehicles and how owners are notified. The law would require the counties to take into custody any abandoned vehicle on a public road within ten business days. It would change notification of owners to require written notice of an abandoned vehicle only if reported stolen. The law would amend the definition of a derelict vehicle, and repeal the requirement that abandoned vehicles be disposed of by public auction.

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THE WINNER OF THE PUPU CATEGORY IN THE KAʻŪ COFFEE RECIPE CONTEST is Sally Lewis, of Pāhala. She created her entry, the Ka‘ū Mill Coffee Flavored Wonton.
     Louis filled the wonton wrap with ground pork and beef, Ka‘ū Coffee, salt, pepper, eggs, chestnuts, oyster sauce, and green onions.
Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest pupu winner is Sally Lewis, with her Kaʻū Mill Coffee Flavored 
Wonton. The annual event was held at Kaʻū Coffee Mill last Sunday. Photo by Julia Neal
     Instructions: Mix all filling ingredients and fill wonton wrappers. Deep fry until golden brown. Dipping sauce ingredients are vinegar, garlic, and sugar.
     See this spot tomorrow and Thursday for the winning entrée and dessert recipes.
     Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest is an annual event of the Ka‘ū Coffee Festival. See more events below and at www.kaucoffeefestival.com.

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Sally Lewis won the pupu category in the Kaʻū
Coffee Recipe Contest. Photo by Denise Laitenin
Kaʻū Coffee Fest
THURSDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Ka‘ū Valley Farms Tour, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ka‘alaiki Rd, Nā‘ālehu. Explore hydroponic nursery, and tea and coffee plantings. Expansive hilltop views, mountain to coast. Includes water systems and tunnels from sugar days, and native Hawaiian forest tour. $35 per person; includes lunch. Reservations required. John Cross, 987-4229; Brenda Iokepa-Moses, 731-5409.
     Innovations in Coffee Pulping from Colombia will be held from 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Pāhala Plantation House. Free.

FRIDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Ka‘ū Coffee & Cattle Day, Friday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aikane Plantation Coffee Company. Tour the farm and learn how coffee is integrated into cattle ranching and other agriculture. $25 per person; includes BBQ buffet and hayride. Reservations required, 927-2252. aikaneplantation.com

SATURDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Tenth Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Ho‘olaule‘a, Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m - 5 p.m. p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Celebrate Ka‘ū Coffee with free music, hula entertainment, and coffee tastings all day long. Local vendor booths. Food and beverage sales. Free to attend. Ka‘ū Coffee Experience: 9:30-noon, 1-3:30 p.m., discover the methods behind brewing the perfect cup while enjoying free coffee tastings. Farm & Mill Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $20/person.

SUNDAY'S KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL EVENTS
     Ka‘ū Coffee College, Sun, May 6, 9-noon, Pāhala Community Center. Informative talks given by visiting coffee experts. Free; donations appreciated.
     The Fuji Royal, Ltd. Mini Roaster from Japan - designed for coffee shops, small farmers with their own brand, and for home - will be presented by Yoshiyuki Asano at a workshop at Pāhala Plantation House on Sunday, May 6, after the Coffee College. Also attending will be Tatsuo Fukushima, President of Fuji Royal, and Tokyo manager Yuuki Sugii.
     The roasting quality with the Fuji Royal, Ltd. Mini is the same as with large professional coffee roaster machines, said Max Maemori, who represents Fuji Royal in Hawai‘i. The Fuji Royal mini roaster can process as little as a half pound, 250 grams of green beans and 200 grams of roasted beans. "The top quality micro roaster brings the same efficiency of high performance models to your coffee life," said Maemori. The machine weighs about 70 lbs and can fit on a 14 by 28 inch space with a height of two feet.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Mountain Water Systems Hike, Wed, May 2, 9-2 pm, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. - SOLD OUT

Print edition of The Ka‘ū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 
throughout Ka‘ū, from Miloli‘i through Volcano, and free on 
stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com.
Open Mic Night, Wed, May 2, 6-10pm, Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Singers, Bands, Comedians, etc. Call 967-8365 after 4pm to sign up. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests 21+. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

THURSDAY, MAY 3
Free Dog Spay and Neuter Clinic from KARES, Thursday, May 3, in Ocean View. Registration required: call 328-8455.

VA Medical Services, Thu, May 3 & 17, 8:30-noon, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Veteran's Center, Thu, May 3, 8:30-12:30pm, May 17, 8:30-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. No appointment needed to visit w/VA counselor & benefit specialist. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Valley Farms Tour, Thu, May 3, 9-2pm, Ka‘ū Valley Farms Nursery, Ka‘alaiki Rd, Nā’ālehu. Explore hydroponic nursery, and tea and coffee plantings. Expansive hilltop views, mountain to coast. Includes water systems and tunnels from sugar days, and native Hawaiian forest tour. $35 per person; includes lunch. Reservations required. John Cross, 987-4229; Brenda Iokepa-Moses, 731-5409. kaucoffeefestival.com

Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool Vision Screening, Thu, May 3, 9-noon, Project Vision Hawai‘i van at Pāhala Community Center. Free; for all ages. Keiki offered free sunglasses; adults, reading glasses. projectvisionhawaii.org, 808-282-2265

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Special Pulping Presentation, Thu, May 3, 5pm, Pāhala Plantation House. Diego Botello of Penagos UDC Technology shows off new pulping equipment that separates ripe from green. See booth at Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Ho‘olaule‘a, Sat, May 5, 9-5pm, Pāhala Community Center.

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, May 3, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

FRIDAY, MAY 4
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Coffee & Cattle Day, Fri, May 4, 10-3pm, Aikane Plantation Coffee Company. Tour the farm and learn how coffee is integrated into cattle ranching and other agriculture. $25 per person; includes BBQ buffet and hayrides. Reservations required, 927-2252. kaucoffeefestival.com, aikaneplantation.com

Hula Hoop Challenge, Fri, May 4, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Ages 6 to 12. Register until May 4. Teresa Anderson, 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Cinco De Mayo Dinner, Fri, May 4, 5:30pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church. $8/single, $15/couple, $20/family. 939-7000

Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Star Gazing, Fri, May 4, 5:30-10pm - SOLD OUT. Those with tickets, Meet at Olson Trust Building in Pāhala.

KDENte! Italian Food Fundraiser, Fri, May 4, 6pm, Almafatano's Italian Restaurant, Hilo. Buffet; includes pasta dish, lasagna, salad. Karl Halemano provides music. $20 at door. Reservations: 982-7344

SATURDAY, MAY 5
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: 10th Annual Ho‘olaule‘a, Sat, May 5, 9-5pm, Pāhala Community Center. Celebrate Ka‘ū Coffee and with free music, hula entertainment and coffee tastings. Local vendor booths. Food and beverage sales. Free to attend. Ka‘ū Coffee Experience: 9:30-noon, 1-3:30pm, discover the methods behind brewing the perfect cup while enjoying free coffee tastings. Farm & Mill Tours, shuttle to Ka‘ū Coffee Mill,$20/person, at 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, & 3:30pm. kaucoffeefestival.com

Realms and Divisions of Kahuku, Sat, May 5, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit's newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system.

Cinco de Mayo Dinner, Sat, May 5, 3-5pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. discoveryharbour.net

Cinco de Mayo Buffet, Sat, May 5, 5-8pm, Crater Rim Café, Kīlauea Military Camp, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Build Your Own Fajita Bar; menu includes Cheese Quesadillas, Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Soup, Salad/Potato Bar, Beverage, and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. $15.50/Adult, $8.25/Child (6-11 yrs). Regular menu available. KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, MAY 6
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Ka‘ū Coffee College, Sun, May 6, 9-noon, Pāhala Community Center. Informative talks given by visiting coffee experts. Free; donations appreciated. kaucoffeefestival.com

Palm Trail, Sun, May 6, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/HAVO

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun, May 6, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointartc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, MAY 7
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, May 7 & 21, 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon, May 7, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Meeting with State Senatorial Candidate Brenda Ford, Mon, May 7, 6-9pm, Ocean View Community Center. Free; donations from $1 to $1,000 accepted.

TUESDAY, MAY 8
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, May 8 (Committees)/9 (Council), Kona, Mon/Wed, May 21 (Committees)/23 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

C.E.R.T. Discovery Harbour/Nā‘ālehu, Tue, May 8, 4-6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, and participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com, 410-935-8087

Return to Abundance: A Vision for Healthy Oceans, Tue, May 8, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Kēhau Springer describes how Conservation International Hawai‘i works collaboratively to revitalize pono (responsible) Hawaiian fishing values and practices. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/HAVO

NEW & UPCOMING
Free dog spay and neuter clinic, KARES, Thursday, May 3, in Ocean View. Registration required: call 328-8455.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR 5TH ANNUAL KA‘Ū COFFEE TRAIL RUN, with race day taking place on Saturday, September 22.
     Race begins and ends at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, 96-2696 Wood Valley Road, above Pāhala Town. The course starts with a family-friendly 5K, continues uphill through a moderately-challenging 10K, and reaches a 3,100-foot elevation in the vigorously-exhilarating Half Marathon.
     All races start 7 a.m. Registered runners will receive a race goody bag, including a T-shirt and more.
     Participants encouraged to register online before Monday, July 9, for the highest discount possible: 5K, $25/person; 10K, $35/person; and 1/2 Marathon, $45/person. From July 9 to Aug 11: $30/person, $40/person, and $45/person, respectively. From Aug 13 to Sept 20: $35/person, $45/person, and $55/person. Race day registration at the event ends on Saturday, September 22, at 6:30 a.m. All proceeds from this event stay in Ka‘ū to benefit the Ka‘ū community, say organizers.
     Learn more about the event organizers, ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Get details about the start location, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou and Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, with additional support from Edmund C. Olson Trust II, BioAstin, and County of Hawai‘i.

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Summer Fun - Registration, May 7-10, Nā‘ālehu Community Center. For grades K-6. $40 per child. $50 portion of registration fee funded by Councilwoman Maile David. Program runs Mon-Fri, Jun 12-Jul 20, 8-2pm. Richard Karasuda, 939-2510. hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

ONGOING
Sign Up for the Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade, to be held June 30. If interested, call Debra McIntosh at 929-9872.

Tūtū and Me Offers Home Visits to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 464-9634.

St. Jude's Episcopal Church Calls For More Volunteers for the Saturday community outreach. Especially needed are cooks for the soup served to those in need, and organizers for the hot showers. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's April newsletter. Volunteer by contacting Dave Breskin at 319-8333.

Volcano Art Center Gallery Presents Hoʻokuʻi I Nā Kiko, Connecting the Dots, by Natalie Mahina Jensen and Lucia Tarall. "A curated collection of photographs, paintings, sculptures, and feather work items deliver a sublime message, connecting the viewer artistically with the provenance of the design." Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, May 6. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222

One Community and One Parent Representative are sought by Nāʻālehu Elementary School Community Council. The community representative will serve a two-year term for school year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The parent representative will serve a one-year term for school year 2018-19. The parent rep cannot be a Nāʻālehu Elementary School employee. Voting is April 30 through May 11. Those interested, contact Leilani Rodrigues at 313-4020 or pcnc@naalehu.org, or name and number at the main office line, by calling 313-4000.

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