Ka`u News Briefs Nov. 25, 2010

Everyone is invited to meet Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Sunday, Dec. 12
at Pahala Plantation House.

EVERYONE IN KA`U IS INVITED to meet our new governor right here in Pahala on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Pahala Plantation House. Neil Abercrombie decided that, after he takes office over in Honolulu, he wants to visit people in two rural places on the Big Island, one in the north and one in the south. He chose Ka`u, with our rural towns and said he wants to be with folks he can help with our schools, hospital, macadamia and coffee farms, senior citizens, small businesses and those interested in economic development and land use. Abercrombie will be at Pahala Plantation House from noon until 2 p.m. There will be entertainment and refreshments for everyone.

Ka`u Hawaiian Civic Club will greet Gov. Neil Abercrombie
when he comes to Pahala on Sunday, Dec. 12.

THE KA`U HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB will be in Pahala to greet the governor. The organization recently attended the statewide convention to plan the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and education and will share their ideas with the Abercrombie. During the convention, the Ka`u Hawaiian Civic Club members performed for the gathering, singing George Na`ope’s Kanani A ‘O Ka`u. Everyone is invited to join the Civic Club in greeting Abercrombie at Pahala Plantation House, December 12 at noon.

IN HIS NEW DAY IN HAWAII PLAN, Abercrombie is a supporter of preserving agricultural land, saying that “our dependency on imported food is a problem. We ignore it at our peril. Any disruptions in our food supply – international crisis, natural disasters or labor disputes – would leave us with less than a week of food.” He vowed to help preserve open land for agriculture with federal and state programs. See www.newdayhawaii.org for many of his plans for agriculture, education, health and economic development.

THE PAHALA CHRISTMAS PARADE is also set for Sunday, Dec. 12 starting at 1 p.m. The parade, organized by Eddie Andrade, has been running for more than 40 years and features many community groups, churches and businesses. Call 928-0808.

Deanna Hartynyk and Teresa Alderdyce with items for Ka`u foster children.

ON THANKSGIVING it is time to think of those less fortunate than ourselves. One way we can be of service is to help provide for children going into foster homes. Teresa Alderdyce is creating care packages for these children with duffel bags, blankets and Teddy Bears. Three to five children go into foster care in Ka`u each month. If you want to help, call 929-9611, extension 10.

THANKSGIVING DINNER will be served at Ocean View Community Center today, Thursday, Nov. 25 at noon.

THE DISCOVERY HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION hosts its third annual Thanksgiving feast today at 3 p.m. $10 includes turkey, trimmings, dessert and beverage. Children under 12 are free. Seating is limited. Please call 929-9576 to reserve. All proceeds go to the Family Support Services of West Hawai`i Emergency Food Pantry in Na`alehu.

Monkeypod Tree, Pahala is the name of this artistic photo
by Mary Goodrich, whose work will be shown during the
Volcano Studio Tour Nov. 26 - 28.

THE ANNUAL VOLCANO VILLAGE ART STUDIO AND TOUR invites everyone into Volcano Village to meet the artists and see where they work. It starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features eight studios with works ranging from quilts, paintings, pottery and photos to sculptures and hand-blown art glass. Many of these creations are available for sale as Christmas gifts, and artists often offer them at affordable prices. A map for the tour is available at businesses in Volcano Village.