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Aloha, my Hualalai Club Ohana,
I’m starting with an apology for the almost non-existent blog this winter that is rooted in your editor’s reaction to the excessive vog.
I and many others suffer from all the symptoms listed–it’s the fatigue and dizziness that bother me the most as well as the brain vog. Even sitting at the computer seems like a challenge and I end up napping several times a day! For me and others, we know that if we can’t see Maui, we should not go outside. (I don’t want to seem like an irrational complainer, but I did ask Lloyd Gillespie to turn off Kilauea. Just kidding. Not about the part of asking Lloyd to turn it off, but he knew I was kidding.) I get daily updates from the USGS Daily Elevated Volcano Activity Summary. Episode 15 had lava shooting 1000 feet into the air.  crossed that this eruption seems different than the 14 before it.
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Meanwhile! Good Stuff is happening.
The 4th Annual Hualalai Community Regatta was held on Saturday, May 29. It was a beautiful day on the water, conditions were tough but the paddlers persevered and finished the arduous 15-mile course along our scenic coastline.
Open Division:Kane Winners: 1st Place: Chase Vonnordheim, 2nd Place: Keakua Nolan, 3rd Place: Nathan Grocholski Jr. Wahine Winners: 1st Place: Beata Markin, 2nd Place: Kahanu Ariantiad, 3rd Place: Mikayla Ward
Junior Division:
Kane Winners: 1st Place: Markus Lizarraga, 2nd Place: Uakea Kealoha, 3rd Place: Oliver Powers. Wahine Winners: 1st Place: Brenna Heiss, 2nd Place, Tina Tan.
photo by Holman ohana.
Congratulations to everyone who helped put together this successful event, especially Trent Fischer and the Alaka’i Nalu team. Mahalo!
Fun Fund Raising for Victims of the Los Angeles Area Fires
We are pleased to provide an update on the fundraising efforts to help support those affected by January’s devastating fires in Los Angeles.
Thanks to the generosity of our local food purveyors for donating product and the efforts of General Manager Lloyd Gillespie and Assistant General Manager Alessandro Cartumini (L&A Burgers), we raised a total of $5,000 by grilling burgers at the Hualālai Trading Company.
Aligning with the donations raised by Four Seasons Los Angeles and The Beverly Wilshire, we’ll be dividing this monetary donation between The World Central Kitchen and the LA Fire Department Foundation. We’d like to extend a huge mahalo to all of you who purchased a burger or donated, and we will continue to look for opportunities to support those in need.
Mahalo,Your Hualālai Club ‘Ohana
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Artist Kristie Kosmides and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro team up to present Abstract Collab, a unique performance. Not to be missed!!
ABSTRACT COLLAB TALK STORY: KRISTIE KOSMIDES PAINTS TO JAKE SHIMABUKURO
Hilo-born artist Kristie Kosmides and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro have teamed up to present Abstract Collab, a multi-media art presentation born of the mutual inspiration by one another’s art. Please join us for a talk story and performance at Ke’olu Great Room Lawn, where Kosmides and Shimabukuro will talk story as well as demonstrate their unique format of creation. This event will ring in the instillation of Abstract Collab in a multi-media art show at Hualālai Realty from March 17th – May 16th, presented by Tiffany’s Art Agency.
Reservations required | Complimentary
Monday, March 24 | Hoku Amphitheater | 5:00 p.m.
MEMBER RECEPTION: PACIFIC HERITAGE SERIES
March’s Member Reception will be a continuation of the Pacific Heritage Series, featuring a performance by Kamehameha School Kea’au, Hawaiian Ensemble. Join the Member community for this enriching experience, as our team serves delicious pupus, beer, and wine.
Complimentary
Debby Webster is looking to buy a gently used or new 4 seater cart.
Call her at 970-389-0471.
Hawaii Island Humane Society Gala
Satori Ebedes is a Jackie of All Trades. She can help our members with many varied needs.
“Thank you for the opportunity to post to the Hualalai family about my services for dog/cat sitting.My late father was a specialized wildlife veterinarian in Africa, and I am well-versed in understanding and giving extra love to our four-legged friends  I also have experience working as a personal assistant!! Wishing you a beautiful day. My telephone number is 808-333-2127”.
CONGRATULATIONS, LLOYD MENDES JR.
Ho’omaika’i to Lloyd Mendes Jr., a tenured member of the Hualalai security team, for winning Security Officer of the Year at the 2025 Na Po’o Pa’ahana Awards. These annual awards are presented by the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association.
The volcano continues to erupt. The 12th started on Tuesday, March 4. Each eruption has created voggy skies and other worldly sunsets.
photo by David Taran
JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY NERD TALK
(NERD) Nature, Environment, Resource and Design
A LOOK AT THE HISTORIC RELATIONSHIPS OF CORALS
AND PEOPLE
Andrea Ehlers, one of our Marine Biologists, explains ways humans have used corals
throughout time. We will learn about different cultures’ relationships with reef animals
in the Mediterranean, Gulf of California, and Hawaii. Andrea received her Bachelor
of Science in Marine Science from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She enjoys diving,
photography, and aquaculture. Growing corals is what led her to pursue a degree in
Marine Science and she is interested in how people throughout time have had their
lives influenced by corals. We hope to see you there!
Kumu Kai Center
Friday, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Please visit Kumu Kai Center at King’s Pond to reserve a spot. Reservations Required.
Aloha ‘Ohana – a note from the Ohana Foundation!
Following Mr. & Mrs. Parsons’ generous $100,000 pledge to the Hualalai ‘Ohana Foundation, we were encouraged and inspired to launch a campaign that builds on their generosity and the extraordinary effort of the Ke‘olu Golf team – Brendan, Ryan, Scott, and Aiden* (see a recent note from Aiden below). Last week, in an incredible display of skill and endurance, this incredible team completed 100 holes of golf in just 2 hours and 22 minutes!
In recognition of this achievement, we have the opportunity to rally our community and maximize our collective impact throughout the month of February. We hope you’ll join us in fueling this momentum as we promote the opportunity to Hualalai’s ‘ohana at the link below and share it with your friends in celebration of our awesome golf professionals and collective workforce ‘ohana!
https://hualalaiohanafoundation.networkforgood.com/events/82409-firing-100-holes
P.S. – since we’re celebrating achievements, please join us in cheering on Aiden, who recently received a promotion at Hualalai! Woohoo! Aiden participated in the Foundation’s LEAP program, completing the PGA’s Qualifying Level and Level 1 Certification programs through your support.
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Announcement for Speech by Dr. James Weinstein on Artificial Intelligence
We are excited to announce a thought-provoking speech by Dr. James Weinstein, a renowned expert in the field of artificial intelligence. Join us as Dr. Weinstein shares his insights on the current trends, challenges, and future possibilities of AI technology.
Date: February 17
Time: 4:30 to 5:30
Location: Ke’olu Great Room
In this engaging presentation, Dr. Weinstein will discuss topics such as the impact of AI on various industries, ethical considerations, and how we can navigate the evolving landscape of technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session following the speech.
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge from one of the leading voices in artificial intelligence! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact the Club Concierge.
(This announcement was written by ChatGBT.)
The ocean waves are mesmerizing! The surf is so high, surfers try our shores.    
Meanwhile, the sunsets are spectacular thanks to Pele. (photos by David Taran)
And it’s cherry blossom festival time.
Our own Erin Lee performing last week. (photo credit: Becky Holman)
Ranin Abdeddin, Special Events manager at Four Seasons Hualalai, writes: “I’m leaving the Island on 1/31 and have a 2019 Jeep Wrangler that I’m trying to sell. I just bought it 4 months ago. Great Conditions and has 86K Miles on it. Trying to sell it for the amount left on the Loan and willing to even go 2K less and pay the difference out of pocket.”
Contact Ranin at her cell : 305-924-4180
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The magic of Hualalai is all around us. Nature rewards us all through the day.
We also want to reach out with aloha to our ohana who live in Southern California and have been so affected by the wild fires.
The 2025 Mitsubishi Electric Championship is returning for its 29th consecutive year at Hualālai, with the event scheduled to run through Sunday, January 19.
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Dates: January 16 – 18, 2025
Format: 54-Hole – Stroke Play Competition
Defending Champion: Steve Alker
HOW TO WATCH:
Television: NBC Golf Channel
Broadcast: Golf Channel | 2 PM – 5PM (HST)
- First Round | Thursday, January 16
- Second Round | Friday, January 17
- Final Round | Saturday, January 18
GOLF PROFESSIONALS
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1. Steven Alker**
2. Stephen Ames
3. Doug Barron
4. Paul Broadhurst
5. Thomas Bjorn+
6. Alex Cejka
7. K.J. Choi
8. Stewart Cink
9. Darren Clarke
10. Fred Couples*
11. Stephen Dodd
12. Scott Dunlap
13. Ken Duke
14. Joe Durant
15. David Duval
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16. Ernie Els*
17. Steve Flesch
18. Harrison Frazar
19. Fred Funk
20. Jim Furyk
21. Ricardo Gonzalez
22. Retief Goosen
23. Jay Haas
24. Mark Hensby
25. Thongchai Jaidee
26. Miguel Angel Jimenez
27. Jerry Kelly
28. Bernhard Langer*
29. Tom Lehman
30. Justin Leonard
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31. Scott McCarron
32. Rocco Mediate
33. Tim O’Neal+
34. Rod Pampling
35. Corey Pavin
36. Brett Quigley
37. Vijay Singh*
38. Steve Stricker
39. Ken Tanigawa
40. David Toms
41. Mike Weir
42. Y.E. Yang
**2024 Tournament Winner
+First time players
*Hall of Fame Players
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BECKY HOLMAN’s handprinted cigar boxes are a treasure! Your hunt for them will take you to the pro shop.
 
Festive 2024 is in the books. We were lucky this year to have our whole family together–the first time since 2019. We’re eleven–just one of the families gathered together to share in the wonders of the ohana of Hualalai. Here are a few snaps!
  
Fascinating, Festive Ocean Creatures: Friday December 27th at 10:30am
Where: Kumu Kai Center at Kings Pond
Join Madison as she introduces holiday themed marine creatures that reside in our oceans. From Christmas tree worms to Cookie cutter sharks, come have a merry time learning about these unique animals.
Madison is one of our natural resource specialists. She has her BS in Marine Science from Hawaii Pacific University. Madison is from Washington State and has been a Hawaii resident since 2016
CANS FOR A CAUSE
Help us make a difference this season by contributing canned goods to our food drive and supporting those in need.
 Speaker: Kater Hiney (M.S. Science) is an Education and Outreach Specialist with the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Coral Reef Restoration Program at the Ridge to Reef Restoration Center (3RC) in Kailua-Kona. Kater has been sharing her marine science passion and biological knowledge with students and the public for over 20 years. In addition to the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Program, Kater works as an education specialist facilitating monthly Reef Talks, and educating future generations and the public through community education school grants. Title: ʻĀkoʻakoʻa: Convening Corals and Convening People to Restore West Hawaiʻi’s Reefs
With 120 miles of reef, the west coast of Hawaiʻi Island is the longest continuous coral reef in the Hawaiian Archipelago. Addressing local and global threats to those reefs, the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program fuses Hawaiian cultural leadership, education, diagnostic and restoration science, and government support to empower communities of corals and people on Hawaiʻi Island, and together restore it. In this talk, ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Education Specialist Kater will talk about challenges that the island’s reefs are facing, what the program is doing to restore them, and how you can be part of the solution.
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photo by David Taran
