Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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By Paula Scott
Pope Francis has designated 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope for the Catholic Church, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This special year, officially inaugurated on Christmas Eve, 2024 will conclude Jan. 6, 2026.
The Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 is a time for Catholics to reflect on the meaning of hope, both for their own lives and for the world around them, and to strive to be instruments of hope in their communities.
The “Tree of Hope Tour” is a national pilgrimage bringing the relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne, both of whom served heroically on Molokai to parishes across the country.…
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
FMPL News Release
The Friends of the Molokai Public Library are excited to share that we are hosting a special fundraiser event on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Molokai Public Library.
Come ready to enjoy a fantastic lineup of games, prizes, and ono treats. Scrips will be available for purchase at just $1 each, and all proceeds will go directly to support our beloved local library and help us bring even more exciting events to our community in the future.
As a special highlight, the Molokai Public Library will announce the branch drawing prize winners for the Summer Reading Challenge during the event.…
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
MAC News Release
Hawaii-born Annie Moriyasu, affectionately known as “The Dragon Lady” at Hawaii Potters Guild, will lead a three-day workshop at the Molokai Arts Center using hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slabbing and using ribs, scrapers, and carving tools to smooth surfaces, add texture and create decorative patterns.
Annie received her master’s degree in cinema from San Francisco State University and also studied painting and drawing at California College of the Arts. She is currently an education specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at UH-Manoa and founder of Make Art, Change Lives, an inclusive artmaking project for people with disabilities.…
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Marvelee Melba Nahalaomapuana Heu Puaa
With deep love and fond memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Marvelee H. Puaa, who was born on February 19, 1934, and peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2025, at her home on Molokai, surrounded by her lovely ‘ohana. Marvelee lived a long and full life, filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished moments with family and friends. She is now reunited with her late husband, Nelson Puaa. Marvelee is survived by her three daughters, Willa Loa, Rina Bobiles, and Nelma Place. Her legacy continues through her 10 grandchildren, each a beautiful reminder of her love and strength.…
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
UH CTAHR Farm to School News Release
On June 3, five dedicated educators from Molokai gathered at the Molokai Cooperative Extension Office (CTAHR) to take part in the Lepo and Roots STEAM Workshop — a hands-on, garden-based professional development experience that blended science, art, and culture in creative and meaningful ways.
The workshop introduced teachers to the vibrant possibilities of integrating gardening with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education. Participants explored natural dye-making techniques using locally sourced plants, including ʻolena (turmeric), beets, and ukiuki berries. They also learned how to make “lepo” paint, connecting them to the cultural and environmental significance of lepo (soil).…
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