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A Note from Cecilia Hirko:
 
Have you ever returned back from dinner at the resort and have your golf cart missing? You’re pretty sure you remember where you parked it, right? Golf cart still not there? Double check. Triple check. Hmmm, wondering if perhaps that last glass of wine impaired your memory?
So we called Hualalai Security (we weren’t too concerned we just needed a ride back!) and they were there within minutes. Not an uncommon incident here, apparently. What wonderful service is this? The next morning they rang our bell and voila! Someone had returned our golf cart to the Reality parking lot. No questions need be asked.
We were especially glad our “Ikaika-Warrior, Helmut head” who protects us and keeps us safe, was still proudly hanging from our rear view mirror.
Cecilia Hirko
Fresh Flowers by Rowena at the Farmer’s Market Feast
 
Sunday Evening’s Rainbow: a Blessing over Hualalai.
Gillian Berman’s shot captured a perfect circle rainbow!
Beach Tree was framed by the rainbow.
The skies were magical too.
A perfect ending to a Hualalai day.
The sunrise was spectacular Friday morning:
COVID-19 Update: We’re doing really well!
The Big Island on Friday had a 0.4% test positivity rate, below the statewide rate of 0.8%.
Over the past two weeks, the Big Island has reported 38 cases or an average of 2.6 cases per day. Most of the cases have been in West Hawaii with the North Kona area reporting 11 in the past 14 days.
Chef Jaron’s specials this week are:
Soup: Tomato Basil, parmesan, and black pepper cracker
Fresh Catch: Grilled ahi, artichoke potato hash, roasted red pepper aioli salsa verde
Entrée: Eggplant alla Norma, ricotta salata, San Marzano tomato, basil
Full menu at pueososteria.com/menu
Pick up at Keolu lot at 5:30 pm
Please reply to order on email: lisa@pueososteria.com or call 808-339-7566 by 3pm
Christine Babian will be dropping off. Her mobile is 808.989.6555.
Just as we were firing up the barbecue for a Valentine Family Dinner, a light rain started. We were sure it would be over soon. NO!! The rain became torrential and then steady. Our son braved the rain and barbecued the steaks!
Bill McDowell captured the sunset just as the light rain began to fall.
🌸🌸🌸The Hualalai Ohana Foundation Board of Directors
wants to extend wishes of health and well-being to
every homeowner family during this high occupancy season.🌸🌸🌸
2020 proved to be a hugely challenging year on many fronts and we just want to spread a little joy and ❤️ and give you reason to smile.
If you did not have the opportunity to pick-up a gift bag during Festive, we welcome you to stop by the Ke’olu Concierge Desk to pick-up this token of appreciation to you.
Pick-up will be available daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm starting Friday, February 12th to Monday, February 22.🌺
🌸🌸🌸The Hualalai Ohana Foundation Board of Directors
wants to extend wishes of health and well-being to
every homeowner family during this high occupancy season.🌸🌸🌸
2020 proved to be a hugely challenging year on many fronts and we just want to spread a little joy and ❤️ and give you reason to smile.
If you did not have the opportunity to pick-up a gift bag during Festive, we welcome you to stop by the Ke’olu Concierge Desk to pick-up this token of appreciation to you.
Pick-up will be available daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm starting Friday, February 12th to Monday, February 22.🌺
Summer Brennan will be performing from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at the Trading Company on Sunday, Valentine’s Day. 
🌸🌸🌸The Hualalai Ohana Foundation Board of Directors wants to extend wishes of health and well-being to every homeowner family during this high occupancy season.🌸🌸🌸
2020 proved to be a hugely challenging year on many fronts and we just want to spread a little joy and ❤️ and give you reason to smile.
If you did not have the opportunity to pick-up a gift bag during Festive, we welcome you to stop by the Ke’olu Concierge Desk to pick-up this token of appreciation to you.
Pick-up will be available daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm starting Friday, February 12th to Monday, February 22.🌺
The stormy weather in the Hawaiian Islands brought frothy pinwheel waves to Hualalai’s shores.
The Farmer’s Feast will be replacing the Farmer’s Market at Ke’olu and moving from Saturday to Wednesday beginning next Wednesday, February 10th. Farmer’s Feast will feature a fantastic brunch menu from Chef Michael and the Ke’olu culinary team. Brunch will run from 9 am – 2 pm weekly.
Market Orders:
Ke’olu will continue to offer our pre-ordered market list. New market forms are now due on Monday by 1 pm, with pick-up on Wednesday.
Take and Bake:
Chef Michael and the team will also showcase a weekly “take and bake” dinner that will be available for pick-up only on Wednesday.
New market forms, and take and bake offerings will soon be posted on the website, so stay tuned!!
Click below for the Farmer’s Feast Menu.
 
Notice from Hilo Medical Center Covid Team
Welcome news: “CVS to begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at 7 Longs Drugs in Hawaii starting Feb. 11,” according to today’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s story – includes Hilo! Today is day 10 of vaccinating kupuna 75 years and older! We are still being inundated with calls on our helpline (808.932.3000 press 8) and are trying our best to get to each and every call. We remain on track to administer upwards of 1,000 doses per week, dependent on supply. Please know because of exceedingly high demand for our kupuna 75 years plus seeking the vaccine, we have had to delay the start of vaccinating the next group of kupuna 65 years and older and other essential workers.
- Hilo Medical Center is focused on specializing in vaccinating our kupuna.
- We are currently vaccinating our kupuna 75 years and older.
- 65+ can complete the 1st step of the registration process on HiloMedicalCenter.org. Pre-registering on our site will hold your place in line to receive an email from the CDC to register for your shot.
- In order to ensure vaccines are available for you, we only open appointment slots as vaccines become available. Currently all vaccine supplies are being utilized by our 75+ population. Until we receive additional vaccines, we will not be vaccinating 65+ and other essential 1b groups until further notice.
- Vaccination appointments for 65+ and essential 1b workers will be made available as vaccines are received are more appointments can be made.
- Please refrain from calling the helpline if you are not 75 and older to allow access for our very senior and most vulnerable population.
- Our commitment is to give out the vaccines we receive – currently a 1,000 plus doses per week.
- Please continue to visit us at www.HiloMedicalCenter.org for the latest information about our vaccination clinic.
- We will update you when we have more vaccine availability and appointments available.
Aloha! Happy February!
Chef Jaron’s specials this week will be:
Soup: Broccoli Crema. Parmesan crisp
Pasta: Wild Boar Pappardelle, Waimea kale, pecorino
Catch: Pan seared Mahi Mahi, basil risotto, sauteed green beans, artichoke olive tapenade
Full menu at pueososteria.com/menu
Please reply on email or call 808-339-7566 by 3pm. lisa@pueososteria.com
Christine Babian will be dropping off. Her mobile is 808.989.6555. Pick up to be at Keolu lot at 5:30 pm
Thank you so much for all your support!
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Lisa Stranko
We have so many cute canines enjoying the Hualalai campus. Send in a favorite Hualalai photo to share.
(Next will be cats!)
Aloha Hualālai Club Members,
As we enter this new year, we look forward to creating many memorable experiences to enjoy across the resort. Starting today, the Food & Beverage team will send you a weekly newsletter each Friday. This newsletter will feature new events and happenings, share dates for member’s sneak previews and perhaps even include a secret menu. We hope you enjoy these new culinary creations!
Enjoy a selection of Executive Chef Richard Polhemus’ interpretations of Asian-Pacific Night-Market cuisine. Chef Polhemus utilizes the hyper-local ingredients the island of Hawai’i abundantly provides to share his inspired menu in the oceanfront elegance of ‘Ulu Ocean Grill.
Night Market Menu
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday while taking in front-row views of the sunset at Beach Tree during Italian family-style Sunday Suppers. Join us with your ‘ohana to enjoy a myriad of menu items from farm-fresh salads, local catch specials, house-made pasta, and Nonna’s classic tiramisu.
Sunday Supper Menu
Beginning January 25th, Residents’ Beach House will be taking dinner reservations for internal guests only. In addition to our membership community, this includes hotel guests and renters for same day reservations made after 3pm.
Although members were not treated to the amazing Mitsubishi buffet lunches of CoVid yesteryear, we were presented with elegant bento box packages. They were grand, but crossing our fingers for a return of the buffets next year.
photo by Jennifer Muscatel
 
photo by Becky Holman photo by Jen Muscatel
Dessert Buffet 2020
Pick up at Keolu lot at 5:30 pm
The specials for tomorrow are:
Soup: Tomato Basil
Fresh Catch: Mahi Mahi Milanese
Pasta: Rigatoni, fennel sausage, onions, San Marzano tomato crema, arugula
Full menu at pueososteria.com/menu
Please reply all to order on email: lisa@pueososteria.com or call 808-339-7566 by 3pm
Christine Babian will be dropping off. Her mobile is 808.989.6555.
Aside from the pesky vog, the new eruption is captivating.
 
photos from Bill McDowell
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