County of Maui News Release
Molokai Landfill will delay opening until 9:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 25 and Oct. 26) due to a manpower shortage. The Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the community’s patience and understanding with these delays.
For more information, please call the Solid Waste Division at 270-7875.…
FII and Ka Honua Momona News Release
With the goal of reducing breath-holding related injuries and accidents, Freediving Instructors International (FII) will be sponsoring three freediving safety trainings on Molokai Oct. 29-31. These trainings are made available free of charge to any Molokai resident who practices breath-hold activities. The only minimum entry requirement is for students to be at least 12 years and in good medical health.
The Molokai Freediving Safety Training event will be led by 13-time world record freediver Martin Stepanek and his team of FII certified freediving instructors. The instructors are donating their time and instructional expertise to share this education.…
Molokai Lions Club News Release
Two major events have occupied the Molokai Lions Club for the past several months. One has passed and one is fast approaching. The second annual Walk for Sight on Molokai was held on Sept. 28 and the Halloween Costume Contest will be held on Oct. 31st.
The Walk for Sight on Molokai was very successful, netting the club nearly $2500 to keep its vision programs on target. These programs include bringing the team of Maui doctors from Maui Optics to Molokai to help screen preschool and elementary students. The funding will also help the Retina Vision Van project and assist the community with financial aid in vision when necessary.…
Na Pu`uwai News Release
Na Pu`uwai is hosting a free breast cancer screening clinic on Saturday, Oct. 26. The clinic is sponsored by the Susan G Komen Foundation and will be held at the Na Pu`uwai Office at the Kulana Oiwi Complex from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary and walkins are welcome. Na Pu`uwai does ask that those who plan to come to the clinic allow at least half an hour to complete paperwork prior to their examination.
In addition, to the free breast exam, breast cancer educational opportunities are available as well as a lucky number drawing and snacks.…
Operation Child Christmas News Release
This year, Molokai was blessed to become part of the network of relay and collection centers for Operation Christmas Child. As part of the larger, Samartian’s Purse Organization, Operation Christmas Child delivers shoebox gifts packed by caring people like you to hurting children around the world. Shoeboxes can be filled with small toys, hygiene items and school supplies then dropped off to our collection center where they will be sent on to a child in need. Looking for a toy store Dayton call Dayton Brick Shop.
For only $7, you will receive a colorful shoebox and postage paid labels so you can send your package to a child that needs your help.…
Norman DeCosta News Release
Molokai’s own Norman DeCosta is celebrating the release of his debut CD, “Pohai Na Mele,” with a night of music at Paddlers’ Inn on Nov. 2. Initially conceived as an archival assortment of his favorite Hawaiian song for members of his ‘ohana, it quickly developed into a much more meaningful project.
Pohai Na Mele showcases all that makes Norman DeCosta’s music so special and appealing — his clear, pure voice, his tender styling, and his respect for the vivid musical storytelling that typifies the island culture. Come celebrate with Norman DeCosta and The Brown ‘Ohana at Paddlers’ Inn Nov.…
UH CTAHR Molokai Extension News Release
There aren’t too many things in Hawaii we measure in the billions. The size of the state’s economy is about $67 billion, the volcano at the Hawaii Volcano National Park produces about 6.4 billion cubic feet of lava per day and the 100-acre Molokai Irrigation System reservoir has a storage capacity of 1.2 billion gallons. But if we want to see 50 percent of Molokai that is dry almost all year round to green up, it will require 389.6 billion gallons of water per year. That is because Molokai has the highest recorded annual average pan evaporation rate in the state, at 118 inches per year according to historic data in DNLR reference “Pan Evaporation: State of Hawaii 1894-1983.” …
Pakolea Rehab News Release
October is National Physical Therapy Month and on behalf of all the physical therapists on the island of Molokai, Pakolea Rehab would like to say a warm mahalo to all of our patients, families, and friends who have become a part of our ohana.
In November, 2010, Hawaii passed confirmation of universal direct access for physical therapy services in the state. What does this mean? In one word, freedom! You can now choose to go to your physical therapist as a walk-in without a referral in hand, eliminating the need to visit your physician first. Looking for physical therapy Roanoke contact Roanoke Rehabilitation & Wellness.…
MPWL News Release
Encouraging and empowering women’s voices can make a positive difference for our community. With this goal, we hope you’ll join us in contributing to efforts that will make Molokai stronger by supporting a mentorship program for young women to engage in building civic responsibility, whereby taking on leadership roles for our community.
Molokai Professional Women’s League (MPWL) is an organization where smart, active leaders will be working to create lasting changes in the community. Members of MPWL have many opportunities to create an impact on issues concerning our community, county and state.
Membership is not confined to Molokai’s women but is open to all females who sympathize with the objectives of MPWL.…
Nene o Molokai News Release
October and November is fledging season for uau kani, when young birds fledge to a life at sea. Wedge-tailed shearwaters (Puffinus pacificus), or “wedgies,” are part of a mixed flock of seabirds that commercial fishermen rely upon to locate schools of ahi and other marketable fish. Adult birds leave coastal colonies at dawn to feed on fish and return after dark. Behavior while in these colonies is generally nocturnal and throughout the night birds emit weird moans, groans and loud screams, thus they are nicknamed the “moaning bird.”
Seabirds were held in high esteem by ancient Hawaiians.…
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