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 Screenshot Summer is right around the corner! The summer trees are blooming, the baby Francolins are venturing on a walk, there’s interesting yachts in the water and the campus is filling up!
 Screenshot NERD TALK JUNE 28th
Title: Protecting Hawaiʻi from Invasive Species
Speaker: Kawehi Young
Time : 10:30 a.m.
 Discover the wide reaching impacts of invasive species on our islands and learn simple, yet powerful ways that you can contribute to protecting Hawaiʻi.
About BIISC: The Big Island Invasive Species Committee works island wide to protect our island’s natural resources and the communities that depend on them from the impacts of invasive species. Through proactive measures such as early detection, rapid response, and community outreach, BIISC is committed to protecting our native forests, communities, and agriculture from new and ongoing threats that threaten our island way of life.
About Kawehi: Kawehi Young currently serves as the Community Engagement Liaison at the Big Island Invasive Species Committee and uses her passion for graphic design, photography, and storytelling to empower collective action against invasive species. She grew up in Hilo and was raised in Panaʻewa. She obtained her BA in Environmental Studies and later her MS in Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Are you ready for the Hualalai event of summer 2024? If so, sign up for Hualalai’s Got Talent – a family-friendly charity event in support of the Hualalai ‘Ohana Foundation scheduled for July 3 from 5-8pm at Ke’olu. Check out this message from the one and only CBS Original “Survivor” host Jeff Probst!
https://youtu.be/SvElL3F_Rpg?si=pfuKC99fTS5hIJsq
Buy tickets at: https://hualalaiohanafoundation.org/hualalais-got-talent
The Hualalai Ohana Foundation was pleased to introduce the 24-25 Hualalai Scholars at the annual brunch held in their honor at Ulu. Each of these students is outstanding! You can read a little about them below.
Mixtli Lindsey-Robles : Mixtli is the daughter of Alfredo Robles, Groundskeeper One. She is a 2024 graduate of Hawaii Preparatory Academy, where she maintained a 3.67 GPA, and consistently earned placement on HPAʻs Deanʻs List throughout her high school career. She has chosen to pursue a major in Early Childhood Education at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, recognizing the critical need for educators in Hawaii. Mixtli expresses her profound gratitude and unwavering determination to make a positive impact in Hawaii, stating: ‘Words cannot describe how grateful and honored I am to be a recipient of this esteemed scholarship. Rest assured, I will make the most of this opportunity and work diligently to make a positive impact not only in my academic pursuits but in my community as well.” Rocky Acasio Jr. :Rocky Matthew Jr is the son of Rocky, a lead banquet houseman. Rocky Matthew will be studying his computer engineering major at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Rocky Matthew is one of his school year’s top students, graduating as one of Konawaena High School’s valedictorians with a 4.1 GPA. With this prestigious scholarship, Rocky plans to “graduate from college and become a computer and software engineer, hoping to make advancements for technology in the future and design video games with my passion for art.” Rocky is also committed to “give back to his community and provide a good example of being one of Hualalai’s Scholars.” Wailana Grace: Wailana is the daughter of in-room dining server Charles Grace and Beach tree restaurant server Pi’ialoha Grace. Wailana will be attending Hawaii Community College Palamanui campus and is studying to become a Nurse. A proud valedictorian from ‘Ehunuikaimalino Hawaiian Immersion school, Wailana is dedicated to living, teaching, and sharing the Hawaiian culture and wants to ensure it is passed on to the next generation. Motivated by personal experience, Wailana “wants to go into the Nursing field so she can care for and comfort patients and their families as they face medial challenges and loss”.
A 2023 EZGO Express 4-Pass golf cart is for sale. Premium trim and interior packages, two-golf bag rear mount and lithium extended range batteries.
Cart is in excellent, still like-new shape. Purchased last year for $17,500 + tax. Asking $14,750. Contact Information: blairford@gmail.com or 415-518-1610.
Artist Becky Holman’s newest hand painted cigar boxes are in the Pro Shop!
🌺🌺🌺The Art and Meaning of the Lei🌺🌺🌺Welcome to Pono Kalipi
Monday, May 6 | 11 AM – 12 PM | Ke’olu Great Room HE LEI HALI’A ALOHA – LEI WORKSHOP Join us this May for a lei making and a talk story event with Pono Kalipi. Born and raised on Maunaloa, Molokaʻi, Pono has been making lei since he was seven years old. He currently resides in Hilo and his lei ʻaʻaliʻi was selected for the iconic official Merrie Monarch shirt this past April.
“May brings the blossoming of flowers in Hawaiʻi and also serves as a powerful metaphor for our own journey as individuals. We are all like budding lei makers, embarking on our unique paths in life, each of us a pua—a flower—awaiting our moment to bloom. Much like the delicate petals carefully woven into a lei, our experiences, choices, and aspirations shape the journeys of our lives.” – Pono Kalipi Monday morning at Hualalai started with a beautiful sunrise. Then it was time for the eclipse to begin. Although it was a bit cloudy and we were just a little bit in the path of the eclipse , I was happy I had my Eclipse Glasses so I could see this celestial marvel.
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Join us for Hualalai’s Got Talent on July 3 from 5-8pm. This benefit event features family-friendly games, bounce house, face painting, pizza party, food trucks and sweet treats, games and a talent show featuring Hualalai’s workforce employees! Support the ‘Ohana Foundation at the paddle raise for charity and help raise funds to support child literacy programs, vocational training awards, preK12 and higher education scholarships and medical financial assistance programs.
