Explore the stars at Astro day in Kona Family Fun! Mosaic making fun stuff big island events

Guys check it out! 

Keiki and their families are invited to reach for the stars at the AstroDay celebration, Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kona Commons Shopping Center in Kailua-Kona.

Organized by the Mauna Kea Astronomy Outreach Committee (MKAOC), this free, open-air event is an entertaining and star-studded opportunity for the community to learn about the science of astronomy and the incredible discoveries being made by the telescopes on Maunakea. The Maunakea Observatories and other science-based and community organizations will offer colorful and informative “contact-less” science exhibitions, demonstrations, and activities. Free science kits will be available to take home while supplies last and the UH Institute for Astronomy will have a solar telescope on site to project views of the sun. Prize giveaways and a Scavenger Hunt are planned.

The Maunakea Observatoriesʻ Subaru Telescope, TMT International Observatory, Gemini Observatory, Canada France Hawai`i Telescope, East Asian Observatory/JCMT, University of Hawai`i Institute for Astronomy, and the W.M. Keck Observatory will participate, as well as the NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Las Cumbres Observatory and Pan-STARRS from Haleakalā. Onizuka Space Science Program, Center for Maunakea Stewardship, Hawai`i Science & Technology Museum, Hawaiian Electric, the `Imiloa Astronomy Center, International Lunar Observatory Association, UH Hilo Astrophysics Club, and the Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library will also be on hand with displays and activities.

All COVID-19 protocols will be observed, including face mask wearing, hand sanitization and social distancing. Kona Commons and event participants appreciate your kokua.



 https://bigislandnow.com/2021/10/31/explore-the-stars-at-astroday-in-kona/ 


Here’s another super fun one , I will be attending and running a article on it! 


“



‘Make Your Own Mosaic’ workshop slated at Volcano Art Center”


Volcano Art Center is hosting a ‘Make Your Own Mosaic’ workshop at the VAC Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village. This three-session workshop will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Nov. 7, 14, and 21.

In this class you will create usable art under the guidance of expert mosaic artist Michael Reeder. Participants will learn the basics of mosaic art using a prepared 9-inch x 9-inch wood template on which they will develop their own design. Make a trivet or a wall hanging to keep or a heartfelt holiday gift. All supplies are provided but you are welcome to bring special pieces.

The class fee is $45 for non-members and $40 for VAC members, plus a $25 materials fee. 

To register, call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.


https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/10/25/community/make-your-own-mosaic-workshop-slated-at-volcano-art-center/


Here’s something cool for those in need in our area 

The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, in collaboration with HomeStreet Bank, KTA, and an anonymous donor, will offer grocery gift certificates to 300 families-in-need in the Hilo area. Signups will be held Nov. 15-18, and ID and current proof of address will be required. For more information, call The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps at 808-935-1277. (https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/11/01/community/salvation-army-announces-thanksgiving-signups/ )



Anyways found that while working on the ePub , wanted to share ‘

Xox 

https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/110121-kilauea-usgs-update-hawaii.html


https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/send-your-letters-to-editor-for.html


Jazzy

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A’OLE PGV FEST date confirmed 📣 06/11/22 Hawaiian Kingdom - new flyer and poster in works for circulation

Image
 Aloha Puna  I love you. Some info to keep in mind as we await demonstration day .  https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2022/04/sos.html https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2022/04/enoughisenough-sos-wearepuna-and.html https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2022/04/enoughisenough-sos-wearepuna-and.html I must bring to the attention while we are here , the severity of this , in regards to human health & well-being. Read for yourself the blatant truths in Puna Geothermal Ventures own emergency response plan 2021 ( a 300 something page pdf, will post link. Please do your own thorough research)  I am a personal victim of this , and I will not stop fighting this until PGV is decommissioned. I won’t let my daughter suffer like my dad and myself have for 33 years , and most of the surrounding residents of this foreign Israeli entity, which mind you is completely illegally operating above all law on earth and has been hushing up the people for 35 years , desecrating s...
Read more

Hawaiʻi County to Start Road and Water Line Pohoiki Road and Highway 137 Projects in 2023

Image
  On Friday, March 18, 2022, the County’s Department of Public Works, Department of Water Supply, Planning Department’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz (District 4) convened a virtual meeting with 50 community members to report on the status of restoring road and water infrastructure impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption. Participants received information on project milestones achieved to date and anticipated timeframes for construction to occur. “As we look ahead to four years since the 2018 Kīlauea eruption we recognize how important this information is to communities who are still feeling the effects of this event,” said the Disaster Recovery Officer Douglas Nam Le with the County’s Planning Department. “We are acting with urgency and diligence to move these investments in road and water infrastructure forward. The County appreciates the close coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hawai‘i Emergency Manageme...
Read more

Edit 1/6/22 event changed to virtual - third quarterly Revitalize Puna event … still waiting for a darn road home or to see any recovery funds actually hit affected areas

Image
Aloha Puna ❤️‍🔥  Quick update Jan 6 2022– Just got email that event is changed to a virtual ZOOM . 🙄 ofcourse it is!  So here we are again …. Guessing games of kilauea recovery … something we will be VERY CLOSELY reporting on .  DONT GET ME WRONG, I ADMIRE THOSE WHO ARE GENUINELY TRYING TO HELP PUNA . But those are VERY VERY FAR and FEW in between. (If you are one of those please join LERZ cleanup crew  https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/land-stewards-of-laulima-lerz-coastal.html  and help us deliver Christmas smiles this Xmas day in the laulima sleigh to the actual affected areas that are not seeing any recovery funding , as laulima pahoa is not either yet they have a FULL YEAR of PUNA recovery planned for 2022. Join us today  https://lerzpunanewsblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/sponsor-christmas-smiles-for-lerz.html  ) It’s just the sad truth. To much money for them to really want to help anyone get resources PAST PAHOA, IN THE ONLY AREAD NEEDE...
Read more