Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, May 7, 2018

Coffee & Cattle Day showed off ranch and Kaʻū Coffee farming life at Aikane Plantation during last week's
tenth Kaʻū Coffee Festival. See story below. Photo by Lee Neal

HAZE FROM INCREASED VOLCANIC ACTIVITY from Kilauea Volcano blanketed much of Kaʻū today as earthquakes continued from east Kaʻū into Puna. New lava outbreaks at Leilani Estates in lower Puna threatened more houses. With a dozen fissures spewing lava and smoke and 35 structures destroyed over the last five days, residents continued to enter the area and retrieve belongings from standing houses. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials confirmed that there is no evidence the lava will stop flowing soon.

Volcanic activity setting off earthquakes from Kaʻū into Puna today suggests
continued lava outbreaks that have destroyed 35 structures. USGS map

     Sen. Russell Ruderman, who represents east Kaʻū into Puna said that Hwy 130, a major Puna thoroughfare, “will close soon due to cracks in the road.”
     Civil Defense reported this afternoon that Hwy 130 is closed between Malama Street and Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road is closed from 132 to Hinalo Street.
     The state Department of Transportation and County of Hawaiʻi are working to create an alternate route in Puna should Keaau-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) be cut off by the eruption. The cracking at mile markers 14.4 and 14.6 on Highway 130 have widened. State and county are preparing the unpaved portion of Highway 137 that extends north of Highway 132 to Makuu Drive in Hawaiian Paradise Park, to ensure access to the Kalapana and Kaimu areas.

Road cracks are an increasing danger in and around Leilani Estates. Hwy 
130 will soon close, according to Sen. Russell Ruderman.
Photo from USGS

     Civil Defense also  urged people to refrain from sightseeing. "Please, the residents of Leilani need our help. This is not the time for sightseeing. You can help tremendously by staying out of the area. The residents of Leilani Estates are going through a very difficult time.  We ask for your understanding. We ask for your help."

     Civil Defense also warned thieves: "The Hawai‘i County Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Office have established a policy of zero tolerance towards looting or vandalism. Under Emergency Provisions, any looting or vandalism will be treated as a felony."

     While the Puna Geothermal plant is not in the direct line of the lava, Civil Defense reported that "measures are being taken to remove flammable materials offsite."

Kilauea Volcano's summit lake continues to drop as the lava continues
underground with more breakouts in Leilani Estates today.
Photo from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

     Members of communities surrounding Leilani continue to bring donations for those displaced from their homes. Facebook group Big Island Lava Flow Housing Network has been created for people to post available housing and need for housing.

     An eruption information center, to address the questions and concerns of people affected by the eruption in Puna, opened in Pāhoa today at the Sacred Hearts Church hall. From from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, the center offers social service information for the evacuees from the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions. Agencies staffing the Information Center include: County of Hawaiʻi - Office of Aging, Neighborhood Place of Puna, Child and Family Services, The Food Basket, Bodacious Women, Catholic Charities, HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Big Island Substance Abuse Council, County of Hawaiʻi - Office of Housing and Community Development, and Existing Housing Division.

A hungry calf gets in on the action at Aikane Coffee
& Cattle Day. Photo by Kaʻū Coffee Fest

     Eruption Community Information Meeting was held today at 5:30 p.m. at Pāhoa High Cafeteria. County of Hawaiʻi will address residents’ questions and concerns. Another meeting will be held Thursday, May 10, at 5:30 p.m.

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AIKANE PLANTATION'S KAʻŪ COFFEE & CATTLE DAY drew much appreciation for Kaʻū Coffee growing and ranching life during the tenth Kaʻū Coffee Festival last week. 
     Merle and Phil Becker told of the history of their coffee farm that dates into the 1800s. The farm and ranch that sits high above the Pacific Ocean showed off coffee growing and milling and the raising of cattle and horses. Guests enjoyed a BBQ buffet, a hayride, and an encounter with a hungry calf.
     Aikane Palntation often represents Kaʻū at Ag Day at the Hawaiʻi Legislature and the annual Made in Hawai`i Show in Honolulu. The coffee farm supports two families who sell the Aikane brand at farmers markets and other locales on O`ahu. The brand also has a strong market in Japan, the Beckers said.

K-N-J. with Nikki and Norman Santiago.
Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

      Bothe Merle and Phil Becker are frequent volunteers at the Kaʻū Coffee Festival Hoʻoaluleʻa information booth. Phil is President of Kaʻū Farm Bureau.
     See aikaneplantation.com.

Rusty's Hawaiian, with Joan Obra and Ralph 
Gaston Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

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Kehau's. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

THE TENTH ANNUAL KAʻŪ COFFEE FEST, manned by Kaʻū Coffee farmers and many community volunteers, is the show and tell for local growers who just finished a banner coffee growing season, receiving high prices for high quality and high volume coffee. See more photos of the farmers and their families in upcoming Kaʻū News Briefs.

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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

THURSDAY, MAY 10

Disability Legal Services, Thu, May 10, 9:30-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Scenic Byway Dedication Ceremony, Thursday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., Manuka State Wayside. Light refreshments will be served.

Papa ‘Olelo Hawai‘i: Beginning Hawaiian Language Classes, Thu, May 10, Part II, 5-6:30pm, Part V, 6:30-8pm, Volcano Art Center. 8 week courses. Hawaiian language experience preferred (basic for part II). $80/VAC Member, $90/non-Member. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org, or call 967-8222

Volcano School of Arts and Sciences Middle School Theater Night Spring Show, Thu, May 10, 6pm, Kīlauea Military Camp, Kīlauea Theater. VSAS 6th, 7th and 8th graders each perform a one-act play. Free admission; donations accepted.

FRIDAY, MAY 11

Mother's Day Card - Arts & Crafts, Fri, May 11, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Ages 6 to 12. Register May 7-11. Teresa Anderson, 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, Sat, May 12, 8-11am, Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Landscaping with Native Hawaiian Plants w/ Zach Mermel, Sat, May 12, 9-noon, Volcano Arts Center. Hands-on workshop. Class fee $30/VAC Member, $35/non-Member. Register online volcanoartcenter.org, call 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat, May 12, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

Kāwā Volunteer Day, Sat, May 12, 9:30am, Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

Maker Fair Spring Spree, Sat, May 12, 10-4pm, The Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Mother's Day weekend. All-handcrafted artisan shopping market from local makers. Free shopping tote to first 50 adult shoppers. Free make-and-take project booths. Keiki scavenger hunt. Free professional Mother's Day photo taken by Spark Productions. Details and artisan applications online, makerfair.org. Sara Krosch, contactmakerfair@gmail.com, 520-389-0620, facebook.com/MakerFair. Free to attend.

Zentangle: Fine Feather-Like Friends w/Lydia Meneses, Sat, May 12, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center. Create tiles with feather-like forms. Open to all levels, no experience necessary. Bring snack to share. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Jazz in the Forest Concert, Sat, May 12, 4:30pm & 7pm, Volcano Art Center. Refreshments available for purchase. Django Hot Club of Volcano and French Cafe Jazz. Tickets available online, $18/VAC Member, $20/non-Member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Exhibit: Fishponds of Hawai‘i by Carol Araki Wyban, Daily, May 12-Jun 24, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Public opening reception on May 12, 5-7pm. Free; park entrance fees apply. volcanoartcenter.org

SUNDAY, MAY 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, May 13 & 27, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO

Mother's Day Buffet, Sun, May 13, 5-8pm, Crater Rim Café, Kīlauea Military Camp, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Main entrees include Prime Rib, Lemon Butter Fish with Tropical Salsa and Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu. $29/Adult, $14.50/Child (6-11 yrs). Open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Reservations required. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

NEW & UPCOMING

Learn to play ‘ukulele in Hawaii‘i Volcanoes National Park on
Friday, May 18. Event details, left. Photo from National Park Service

LEARN HOW TO PLAY SIMPLE, FUN SONGS ON THE ‘UKULELE with park rangers and Hawai‘i Pacific Park Association staff on Friday, May 18, announces Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
     The free event, Ho‘okani Pila (Play Music) Workshop, takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Kahuku Unit, which is a 50-minute drive south of the park’s main entrance, near mile marker 70.5 on Highway 11. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Experience the Skillful Work workshops. For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

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Explore Kīlauea Iki on a hike the Saturday before Mother's Day, with
Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Photo from FHVNP

MOTHER’S DAY SATURDAY WALK IN THE PARK, May 12, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Board Member, Linda Pratt, for this month's 4-mile hike exploring Kilauea Iki Crater. The walk is free for members; non-members are welcome to join the Friends group to attend. Registration required, www.fhvnp.org or call 985-7373.

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ONGOING

Summer Fun - Registration through May 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

Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool Fundraiser runs through Wednesday, May 9. Support the Partners In Development Foundation programs in Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala, for keiki ages birth to 5 years, by purchasing tickets for a 15 oz. bag of Maebo Noodle Factory’s famous One-Ton chips for $12 each. Contact the Ka‘ū office, located in Nā‘ālehu, at 929-8571.

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.

5th annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run registration 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.

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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Ka‘ū News Brief Sunday, May 6, 2018

The origin of some of the vog drifting across Kaʻū is in Leilani Estates in lower Puna where at least ten fissures opened with
smoke and lava, destroying 26 homes. At least one Leilani resident is being sheltered in Pāhala.
Photo from Big Island Video News

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK reopened Sunday at 3 p.m., following a sequence of large, violent earthquakes that prompted a two-day closure and evacuation of park visitors and staff last Friday. “Our primary objective is the safety of employees, park partners and visitors,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “The limited opening allows us to respond to new volcanic and seismic events should they occur and the closures that remain are necessary to keep people out of dangerous and unassessed areas. Visitors should expect changing conditions and be prepared for unannounced closures,” she said.

     Kīlaeua Military Camp and Volcano House accommodations, restaurants, and other concessions remain closed Sunday. Volcano House is expected to return to full operation on Tuesday morning. Final inspections of propane lines and other insurance-directed inspections are scheduled for completion tomorrow. The Volcano House staff is expected to back on property beginning noon on Monday for opening preparations.

With each large earthquake, ground shaking causes additional collapse
 within the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater,  sending a plume of reddish-brown
 ash skyward. The size and vigor of a plume depends on the size of the 
earthquake and subsequent collapse. This roiling ash plume followed
 the magnitude-6.9 earthquake on May 4. Much of the rock within t
he crater is rust in color, which is a result of heavy alteration by acidic
volcanic gases. When the rock is pulverized by a collapse event, 
the resulting ash plume is pink to reddish-brown ash plume. 
USGS photo by T. Neal

     Park staff members are still assessing trails, roads and buildings in the park, and thus far,  have reported minimal damage.

     Several rock slides were triggered by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, that struck Friday at 12:32 p.m., and a slew of aftershocks and smaller earthquakes that preceded it. The USGS reported more than 500 earthquakes in and around Kīlauea Volcano since Friday afternoon. Smaller temblors continued today.

     The following areas in the park are open: 

·    The Entrance Station from Highway 11 to Jaggar Museum is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Jaggar Museum will close at 8 p.m. (the outdoor overlook will remain open until 10 p.m.)

·    Kīlauea Visitor Center is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

·    Sulphur Banks Trail

·    Steam Vents parking lot

·    Crater Rim Trail is open from Kīlauea Overlook to Jaggar Museum only

·    The Entrance Station to the 1969 lava flow near Mauna Ulu

·    Mauna Ulu to Pu‘uhuluhulu (Nāpau Trail is closed past Pu‘uhuluhulu)

·    Escape Road from Highway 11 to Mauna Ulu

·    Mauna Loa Road from Highway 11 to the Mauna Loa Lookout and Kīpukapuaulu

     Any area in the park not listed here is closed, including most trails, Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), Kīlauea Iki, Devastation Trail and Pu‘u Pua‘i, and Chain of Craters Road past Mauna Ulu.

     Due to the hazardous and unpredictable ash plume coming from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent, there is a Temporary Flight Restriction above the vent. Aircraft (including drones) are not permitted in the TFR, which extends 3,000 feet above ground level and a two-mile radius from the vent. Relief aircraft on official flights approved by the National Park Service are the only aircraft allowed in the area. 

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HAZE ACROSS KAʻŪ IS A DARK REMINDER that at least 26 homes were destroyed by lava and fire in Leilani Estates in lower Puna. The vog drifting across the south end of the island comes from the volcanic fumes from Leilani, Puʻu ʻŌʻō, and Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. Depending on which way the wind blows, the bad air is reaching Hilo or Kaʻu and onto Kona.

Lava chugs down a Leilani Estates Road today. USGS photo

     With more fissures opening and lava shooting as high as 230 feet, active venting of lava and hazardous fumes continue to pose a major threat to homes and health.

    Today, Civil Defense allowed Leilani Estates residents with property between Highway 130 and Maile Street to complete evacuation of pets, medicine, and vital documents until 6 p.m. Residents were required to provide identification and proof of residency.
     Lee Hillis, who is staying at her sister's home in Pāhala, hoping that her house will survive, said Leilani reported long lines today with people waiting to go in and come out of the neighborhood, one car at a time.
     A primary Police checkpoint is at Highway 130 and 132. A secondary checkpoint is at Highway 130 and Leilani Street. “Residents should retrieve their items expeditiously so others may go in after them. Be aware of the very unstable conditions of air quality and of the roads. You will be required to leave the area if conditions become hazardous. Leilani residents entering must be on the alert for elevated levels of Sulfur Dioxide, wildfire, and volcanic eruption. People with respiratory problems are especially vulnerable. Please, the residents of Leilani need your help by staying out of the area. This is not the time for sightseeing,” states the update.

     No access is allowed at this time for residents of Lanipuna Gardens due to dangerous volcanic gases. An interactive map of fissures can be seen here.
   
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RECENT EARTHQUAKES HAVE CAUSED LITTLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN KAʻŪ; however, residents reported several effects since Friday's 6.9 and 5.4 quakes.
     Beachgoers at Punaluʻu, where tsunamis destroyed homes in the past, feared a tsunami when the ocean visibly receded after the 6.9 quake on Friday. However, the sea rose by only a few inches.

Brown water below the Honuʻapo slope indicates an earthen slide
caused by one of the recent earthquakes. Photo by Shalan Crysdale

     Evidence of an earthen slide could be seen from the famous Honuʻapo lookout over Whittington Beach Park. The quakes also triggered landslides within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Roads displayed cracks within the park and on Hwy 11.
     The lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu crater has dropped more than 500 feet since April 30. It dramatically changed the view from Jagaar Museum, leaving no bubbling, birthing, shimmering red lava lake of Madame Pele to photograph. The floor beneath the lava lake fell away leaving a gaping, smoking dark hole.
     The number of small earthquakes has increased at Kīlauea summit since the 6.9 quake. During the past 24 hours, as of 7 p.m. today, there were 174.

     

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Kīlauea's summit eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu did not initially respond to the volcano's East 
Rift Zone activity (collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor and magmatic intrusion into
 the rift zone) on April 30.  But on May 2, the lava lake level began to drop in concert with summit 
deflation, suggesting that magma was moving from the summit into the East Rift Zone. 
By Friday, May 4, when this photo was taken, the lava lake level had dropped
 85 m (279 ft). The lake continues to drop. Lava that spilled from the lake and onto
 the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu during April 21-27 formed the dark-colored flows that can be
 seen on either side of the lava lake. USGS photo by J.Babb

THE WEEKLY VOLCANO WATCH COLUMN by the U.S.G.S. scientists came out late this week as the crew focused on the monitoring for major earthquakes and eruptions. The scientists wrote:
     “Little did we know that Friday would be even more hectic:
     How it began: Following a collapse of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater floor on Monday, April 30, an intrusion of magma migrated down Kīlauea's East Rift Zone, advancing below ground toward Highway 130 and communities in the lower Puna District on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The possibility that the intrusion would lead to an eruption of lava became more likely as numerous small earthquakes shook the area over the next few days.
     On Thursday, May 3, it happened. With little fanfare, steaming ground cracks were soon spewing lava in Leilani Estates.
    By Friday morning, three additional fissures had opened in the subdivision, with lava traveling less than a few tens of meters (yards) from the vents.
     Then, Kīlauea really started rocking and rolling. It began with a magnitude-5.4 earthquake at 11:32 a.m. HST. An hour later, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake, the strongest quake to strike Hawaiʻi since 1975, rattled residents across the island and beyond, with felt reports from as far away as Kauaʻi. Over the next 24 hours, more than 500 earthquakes - 13 with magnitudes of 4 or greater - shook the island.

Over 500 earthquakes were located by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) between 
noon Friday and noon Saturday, May 4-5. A magnitude-6.9 earthquake at 12:32 p.m. HST on 
Friday was preceded by two foreshocks with magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.4  at 11:32 a.m. 
and 11:38 a.m., respectively, and followed by eight aftershocks with magnitudes 
greater than 4.0, including a magnitude-5.3 at 2:37 p.m.  Moderate to strong aftershocks
should be expected for weeks to months to come. The earthquakes are related to the ongoing 
intrusion into Kīlauea's East Rift Zone and reflect adjustments beneath the south
 flank of the volcano. USGS map

     In the meantime, the summit of Kīlauea switched from inflation to deflation, and in concert with that deflation, the summit lava lake level began to drop.
     Volcano Activity Updates
     This past week, Kīlauea Volcano's summit lava lake level dropped with summit deflation, and was about 160 m (525 ft) below the vent rim as of May 5 at 9:30 p.m. HST. On the East Rift Zone, the 61g lava flow is no longer active. Episode 62 commenced on Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone on May 3, with at least 10 fissures (as of May 6) opening within the Leilani Estates subdivision in the lower Puna
District. Both eruptions, summit and East Rift Zone, are dynamic, and additional changes will be reported on HVO's website at https://volcanoes.usgs.
gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html.
    Visit HVO's website https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo for past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea daily eruption updates, Mauna Loa weekly updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Call for summary updates at 808-967-8862 (Kīlauea) or 808-967-8866 (Mauna Loa). Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.

 

Kaʻū Sunshine. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

Rising Sun. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

Monarch. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

THE TENTH ANNUAL KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL WEEK WRAPPED UP TODAY with educational presentations at Pāhala Community Center. Yesterday's annual Hoʻolauleʻa brought family farmers to show off the many individual brands of Kaʻū Coffee, with coffee tasting and purchasing opportunities for the thousands of people who attended the festival. See more coverage of the Kaʻū Coffee Festival in upcoming Kaʻū News Briefs.

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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

THURSDAY, MAY 10

Disability Legal Services, Thu, May 10, 9:30-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Scenic Byway Dedication Ceremony, Thursday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., Manuka State Wayside. Light refreshments will be served.

Papa ‘Olelo Hawai‘i: Beginning Hawaiian Language Classes, Thu, May 10, Part II, 5-6:30pm, Part V, 6:30-8pm, Volcano Art Center. 8 week courses. Hawaiian language experience preferred (basic for part II). $80/VAC Member, $90/non-Member. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org, or call 967-8222

Volcano School of Arts and Sciences Middle School Theater Night Spring Show, Thu, May 10, 6pm, Kīlauea Military Camp, Kīlauea Theater. VSAS 6th, 7th and 8th graders each perform a one-act play. Free admission; donations accepted.

FRIDAY, MAY 11

Mother's Day Card - Arts & Crafts, Fri, May 11, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Ages 6 to 12. Register May 7-11. Teresa Anderson, 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, Sat, May 12, 8-11am, Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Landscaping with Native Hawaiian Plants w/ Zach Mermel, Sat, May 12, 9-noon, Volcano Arts Center. Hands-on workshop. Class fee $30/VAC Member, $35/non-Member. Register online volcanoartcenter.org, call 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat, May 12, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

Kāwā Volunteer Day, Sat, May 12, 9:30am, Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

Maker Fair Spring Spree, Sat, May 12, 10-4pm, The Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Mother's Day weekend. All-handcrafted artisan shopping market from local makers. Free shopping tote to first 50 adult shoppers. Free make-and-take project booths. Keiki scavenger hunt. Free professional Mother's Day photo taken by Spark Productions. Details and artisan applications online, makerfair.org. Sara Krosch, contactmakerfair@gmail.com, 520-389-0620, facebook.com/MakerFair. Free to attend.

Zentangle: Fine Feather-Like Friends w/Lydia Meneses, Sat, May 12, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center. Create tiles with feather-like forms. Open to all levels, no experience necessary. Bring snack to share. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Jazz in the Forest Concert, Sat, May 12, 4:30pm & 7pm, Volcano Art Center. Refreshments available for purchase. Django Hot Club of Volcano and French Cafe Jazz. Tickets available online, $18/VAC Member, $20/non-Member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Exhibit: Fishponds of Hawai‘i by Carol Araki Wyban, Daily, May 12-Jun 24, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Public opening reception on May 12, 5-7pm. Free; park entrance fees apply. volcanoartcenter.org

SUNDAY, MAY 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, May 13 & 27, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO

Mother's Day Buffet, Sun, May 13, 5-8pm, Crater Rim Café, Kīlauea Military Camp, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Main entrees include Prime Rib, Lemon Butter Fish with Tropical Salsa and Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu. $29/Adult, $14.50/Child (6-11 yrs). Open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Reservations required. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

NEW & UPCOMING

Learn how to make feather lei and watch as acclaimed artist
Kilohana Domingo demonstrates. Event details at left.
Photo by Janice Wei, National Park Service

WITNESS THE FINE SKILL REQUIRED TO MAKE LEI HULU, feather lei, on Wednesday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, announces Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Acclaimed artist Kilohana Domingo demonstrates his mastery of this intricate art on the Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. His feather lei are highly sought to adorn pāpale (hats) and other uses.
     Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau Experience the Skillful Work workshops. Free; however, park entrance fees apply. For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

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Exhibit: Fishponds of Hawai‘i by Carol Araki Wyban, Daily, May 12-Jun 24, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Public opening reception on May 12, 5-7pm. Free; park entrance fees apply. volcanoartcenter.org

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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

Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool Fundraiser runs through Wednesday, May 9. Support the Partners In Development Foundation programs in Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala, for keiki ages birth to 5 years, by purchasing tickets for a 15 oz. bag of Maebo Noodle Factory’s famous One-Ton chips for $12 each. Contact the Ka‘ū office, located in Nā‘ālehu, at 929-8571.

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.

5th annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run registration 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.

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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Ka‘ū News Brief Saturday, May 5, 2018

Tenth Annual Kaʻū Coffee Festival Hoʻolauleʻa, today at Pāhala Community Center, celebrated the end of the coffee season with food, 
entertainment, and Kaʻū Coffee.  Photos by Lee Neal and Geneveve Fyvie

 The R&G Farms family shows off Kaʻū Coffee
    Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

THE TENTH KAʻŪ COFFEE FESTIVAL drew the most people to date for Saturday's annual Hoʻolauleʻa. Kaʻū Coffee farmers said they promoted and sold more Kaʻū Coffee. Innovators in coffee production, from milling to roasting, reached out to the farm community. Baristas and experts in coffee tasting presented local coffee to enthusiasts. Attendees visited coffee farms and Kaʻū Coffee Mill.

Aliʻi Hawaiian Hula Hands Coffee, from Trini 
and Francis Marques.  Geneveve Fyvie

     Under skies cooled by the haze from nearby Kīlauea Volcano, headliner band Hoʻaikāne inspired the crowd to dance. Music ranged from Jawaiian and Hawaiian to Puerto Rican and Rock N Roll. Community groups raised money selling foods and drink.

Former Miss Kaʻū Coffee Maria Miranda promotes her
Miranda brand. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

      Land conservation and health education groups spread their missions. Miss Kaʻū Coffee Queen Reishalyn Kekoa Jara and her court reigned over the event.

The Ah San family's Rising Phoenix
 coffee at the fest. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

     The entertainment lineup was emcee Makana Kamahele, Ho‘aikāne, Hands of Time, Hannah's Makana ‘Ohana Halau, Shootz, Halau Hula O Leionalani, Keaiwa & Demetrius, El Leo - The Jarican Express, The Lucky Lizard Band, Backyahd Braddahs, and Bolo.
     See more on the Hoʻolauleʻa in Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs.

     Final Kaʻū Coffee Festival event, Coffee College, is Sunday. See details, below, or at kaucoffeefestival.com. See more pictures of event.

Kaʻū Coffee Farmers win a mahalo from organizers and attendees at the Kaʻū Coffee Festival. Photo by Genevive Fyvie

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HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK MAY REOPEN SUNDAY AFTERNOON, following its closure on Friday to assess damage from earthquakes up to magnitude 6.9. The park shut down to the public soon after the quakes hit and were followed by an outpouring of dangerous gases from the volcano.

Aerial image of rock slide triggered by large earthquake at Kālue Point 

in the coastal backcountry of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.

NPS Photo/Nainoa Keana‘aina. 

      Park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane met members of the press this afternoon and released a statement saying that “Park staff have been busy assessing trails, roads and buildings in the front country areas of the park today, and thus far, minimal damage has been reported. If volcanic and seismic activity remain at current levels in the park, the park could partially reopen Sunday afternoon. We will keep you posted through digital, traditional and social media outreach.”

     The 6.9 quake struck at 12:32 p.m. Friday, and caused violent shaking throughout the park. It triggered rock slides on park trails, crater walls, and along sections of Chain of Craters Road. A magnitude-5.4 earthquake an hour earlier caused a coastal cliff to collapse into the ocean near the Hōlei Sea Arch. Narrow fissures appeared in the ground at an overlook near Jaggar Museum, and throughout the day, rocks fell into the lava lake within Halema‘uma‘u Crater at the volcano’s summit, creating dark ash clouds.

Lava set fire to trees and burned five houses in Leilani.
Photo from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

     After the earthquakes, there were no reported injuries. A flurry of smaller earthquakes and aftershocks continued. “Safety is our main priority at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and it is currently not safe to be here,” said Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. “We will monitor the situation closely, and reopen when it is safe to do so.”
     Hikes were canceled and about 2,600 visitors were evacuated from the park. Guests at Volcano House hotel and Kīlauea Military Camp relocated. All non-emergency park employees went home.
     The epicenter of the 6.9 quake was deep into Puna, close to Leilani Estates where residents are evacuated and lava fountains broke out following the April 30 collapse of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater on the volcano’s eastern flank. The collapse sent underground torrents of magma towards lower Puna communities. On May 3, the first lava erupted out of a fissure in Leilani Estates. The lava led to the burning of five homes and threats to the water system.
     This evening Civil Defense reported a pause in the lava coming from the ground at Leilani but was unwilling to allow residents to go back to their homes until the situation is more stable and risk of toxic fumes much lower.

     Watch video from NPS of the earthquake that happened just before the closure.

Lava travels down road near Puna Geothermal Power
plant. Photo from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

THE PUNA GEOTHERMAL ELECTRIC PLANT CONTINUES TO BE CLOSED until further notice due to seismic and volcanic activity at nearby Leilani Estates. Mike Kaleikini, of Puna Geothermal Ventures, explained that the power plant is only a few streets away from active eruption fissures. He said it is shut down completely. PGV has removed “flammable gas” pentane from the “inundation zone,” and closed and covered with cinder the geothermal wells.

     Close monitoring of lava and earthquake activity will dictate the next steps. Any reports or rumors of explosions at PVG are incorrect, said Kaleikini.

     Mayor Harry Kim spoke up to address questions about the safety of the flammable gas: “They’re in complete shutdown. Obviously, I trust them on the shutdown, but I don’t trust them as far as just taking their word for it. We will assure you that Civil Defense, Department of Health, will monitor this institution of the geothermal, and ensure that whatever hazard is created, it is not by geothermal,” Kim said. “They are in the process of removing all flammable materials, and if it’s inadequate, then we’ll move it from there. It is on a shut down. Our job is to mitigate the hazard and risk to you, and we will do our job.”

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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.
     Presentations will be made by Fred Seeber of Shore Systems; University of Hawai‘i's Andrea Kawabata and Tom Greenwell, president and long-time coffee farmer of Greenwell Farms; and Brian Webb of Pacific Coffee Research.
     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 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 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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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.

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SUNDAY, MAY 6

CANCELLED DUE TO CLOSURE OF HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK: 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." Last day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 6. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222

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

CANCELLED DUE TO CLOSURE OF HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK: 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

THURSDAY, MAY 10

Disability Legal Services, Thu, May 10, 9:30-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Scenic Byway Dedication Ceremony, Thursday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., Manuka State Wayside. Light refreshments will be served.

Papa ‘Olelo Hawai‘i: Beginning Hawaiian Language Classes, Thu, May 10, Part II, 5-6:30pm, Part V, 6:30-8pm, Volcano Art Center. 8 week courses. Hawaiian language experience preferred (basic for part II). $80/VAC Member, $90/non-Member. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org, or call 967-8222

Volcano School of Arts and Sciences Middle School Theater Night Spring Show, Thu, May 10, 6pm, Kīlauea Military Camp, Kīlauea Theater. VSAS 6th, 7th and 8th graders each perform a one-act play. Free admission; donations accepted.

FRIDAY, MAY 11

Mother's Day Card - Arts & Crafts, Fri, May 11, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, H.O.V.E. Ages 6 to 12. Register May 7-11. Teresa Anderson, 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, Sat, May 12, 8-11am, Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Landscaping with Native Hawaiian Plants w/ Zach Mermel, Sat, May 12, 9-noon, Volcano Arts Center. Hands-on workshop. Class fee $30/VAC Member, $35/non-Member. Register online volcanoartcenter.org, call 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat, May 12, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

Kāwā Volunteer Day, Sat, May 12, 9:30am, Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

Maker Fair Spring Spree, Sat, May 12, 10-4pm, The Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Mother's Day weekend. All-handcrafted artisan shopping market from local makers. Free shopping tote to first 50 adult shoppers. Free make-and-take project booths. Keiki scavenger hunt. Free professional Mother's Day photo taken by Spark Productions. Details and artisan applications online, makerfair.org. Sara Krosch, contactmakerfair@gmail.com, 520-389-0620, facebook.com/MakerFair. Free to attend.

Zentangle: Fine Feather-Like Friends w/Lydia Meneses, Sat, May 12, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center. Create tiles with feather-like forms. Open to all levels, no experience necessary. Bring snack to share. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Jazz in the Forest Concert, Sat, May 12, 4:30pm & 7pm, Volcano Art Center. Refreshments available for purchase. Django Hot Club of Volcano and French Cafe Jazz. Tickets available online, $18/VAC Member, $20/non-Member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Exhibit: Fishponds of Hawai‘i by Carol Araki Wyban, Daily, May 12-Jun 24, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Public opening reception on May 12, 5-7pm. Free; park entrance fees apply. volcanoartcenter.org

NEW & UPCOMING

A MOTHER'S DAY CARD ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITY will be offered at Kahuku Park in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, on Friday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., announces Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation. Register keiki, ages 6 to 12 years old, from Monday, May 7, through Friday, May 11. For more, contact Recreation Technician Teresa Anderson at 929-9113 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/recreation/.

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KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP’S CRATER RIM CAFÉ OFFERS A MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET on Sunday, May 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the following menu entrées: Prime Rib, Lemon Butter Fish with Tropical Salsa and Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu. Admission is $29 per Adult and $14.50 per Child, from 6 to 11 years old.
     Kīlauea Military Camp is located within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and is open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Reservations required. Call 967-8356 or kilaueamilitarycamp.com, for more.

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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

Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool Fundraiser runs through Wednesday, May 9. Support the Partners In Development Foundation programs in Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala, for keiki ages birth to 5 years, by purchasing tickets for a 15 oz. bag of Maebo Noodle Factory’s famous One-Ton chips for $12 each. Contact the Ka‘ū office, located in Nā‘ālehu, at 929-8571.

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.

5th annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run registration 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.

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.

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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