Current Project Summaries

Art In Sight
Master art teacher Peter Kowalke is putting finishing touches on this local Art and Ecology Education Center – a timber-frame pottery shed and community kiln. He continues to offer pottery, sculpture and drawing lessons for adults and children through this state-of-the-art facility. Also an integrated hands-on curriculum for homeschooled children provides an art based learning platform for science, botany, art history, and English. In collaboration with the Halaula Middle school, the group is actively seeking grants to create an edible-schoolyard project. Peter Kowalke 937-7556. E-mail: peterantrim@gmail.com. Website: peterantrimkowalke.com

Artistic and Talented Youth Art
This program aims to promote art to young children by providing the space, art supplies and masterful instruction needed for children to learn and enjoy the art of painting. Camille 889-0132. E-mail: camilledugan@gmail.com. Web: www.artisticyouth.com.

Community Newspaper, Kohala Mountain News
Kohala Mountain News is now in its fifth year, publishing a 16-page free monthly edition which is distributed to every post office box in Hawi and Kapa'au as well as numerous stands around town and at Kohala Ranch. Supported by advertisisng and community contributions, Kohala's only newspaper is the product of volunteer writers, photographers, and community contributors. It has become North Kohala's must-read publication. Megan Solis at 884-5986 or kmneditor@hotmail.com.

Engineering Resources
This informational center allows for residents to share their thoughts, concerns, or questions on any engineering aspect of their home and/or community. Information detailing the local distribution of potable water, various treatments of wastewater, retaining walls, and the disposal of trash are available upon request. Additional fact sheets detailing the recent seismic upgrades to the local bridges and residential hazard mitigation will be available shortly. Advice and references offered when applicable. Jim Pedersen, PE. 854-4888. E-mail: jmp@montaquestreet.org.

Experiential Learning Abroad
This program, in association with EF (Education First) tours, is looking to broaden Kohala High School students' world and educational outlook through experiential learning abroad. With a focus on literature, students will be able to visit places they have read about, making those places real to them. For this excursion the focus revolves around Shakespeare, so organizers have chosen a 7-day tour of London with a 2-day extension to Paris as their first trip during spring break of 2012. Chaperones will include high school teachers, volunteers from the community, and possibly parents. Jessica Brown 345-2919, Email: jess.brown911@gmail.com

Footprints for the Future
The purpose of the Footprints project is to introduce a series of new land use patterns that relate to community sustainability in the coming age. The eco-homestead, the Ag hamlet, the green Global Village, are a few examples. Organizers are intent on bringing youth leaders into active land crafting courses on site at Artesia, a sustainable eco-homestead. Once funded, courses will last for a week at a time with on-site camping provided. Social architect Jim Channon continues to design these footprints singlehandedly while seeking much need community help. Jim Channon 889-0223. E-mail: jim@arcturus.org.

Friends of the Park - Kohala Tennis Courts
Our local tennis courts are graciously maintained by the organizers and volunteers of this project. Continued help with cleaning, patch work and repainting is always appreciated. Donations are welcomed year-round. Zisa Mondi 889-0234. E-mail: devaziza@aol.com.

Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture
This program, known as HIP Agriculture, is growing Hawaii's future farmers. Their agricultural entrepreneurship immersion courses provide dynamic opportunities to explore ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable agriculture. This valuable training empowers individuals to create positive change as conscious community leaders. Students learn organic farm management, production, and distribution as well as traditional Hawaiian farming in a wide array of courses. Phone 889-6316. E-mail: hipagriculture@gmail.com.

Hawi Farmers' Market
There has been great progress within the last year with many more vendors and patrons attending this market under the banyan trees in downtown Hawi every Saturday from 8am to 2pm and Tuesday from 2 to 6:30pm. Come and talk story with your neighbors, support local vendors, or become a vendor yourself for only $5. Rick Chalker 889-0889. E-mail: kohala889@yahoo.com. Website: www.hawifarmersmarket.com.

Healing Musical
Local talent will highlight Kohala’s gifts of healing in this upcoming theatrical production. The musical includes solo and group performances that will take the audience on an educational tour. Nels Denman 987-2731. E-mail: nelsondenman@hotmail.com.

Honopueo Agricultural Water Line Cooperative
Continued cooperation from Surety Kohala, Kohala Nursery, and other Honopueo land owners has produced a tentative engineering design completed in May 2009. The goal is to replace the Kapa'au lateral pipeline from the Kohala Ditch that serves irrigation needs of about 2,100 acres. Next steps will be evaluated when operation and maintenance of the Kohala Ditch changes hands from Surety Kohala to the newly formed Kohala Ditch Foundation. Forrest Arnold 987-2365. E-mail: forrest@forrestinhawaii.com.

Ka Lei O Kohala Ti Farm
Ka Lei O Kohala Farm continues to progress. More lei flower plants are in the ground, a business plan is evolving, and now vegetable beds are producing food. Community members are encouraged to request ti leaves for fundraising events. Randee Golden 889-0011. E-mail: rgdfly@msn.com.

Kamehameha Day Celebration
As the birthplace of this great King, the North Kohala community is sure to celebrate on June 11th every year. In 2011 the parade began at Kohala High School and made its way to the King's Statue in Kapa'au along Akoni Pule Highway. The celebration was enjoyed by thousands, thanks to funding support from the County of Hawaii in collaboration with numerous local organizations. Cicely Ho'opai at 884-5840 or E-mail: hoopai911@msn.com. Website: www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.

Kamehameha Park Golf
Kamehameha Park Golf Learning Center is proud of the many Kohala children who are learning and enjoying the great game of golf. The successful golf program has produced a golf team for Kohala High School. North Hawaii juniors who are registered in Kamehameha Park Golf LC's program are given free course access, range and equipment use as well as individual instruction. Kohala kids are now competing in regular Hawaii State Junior Golf Tournaments, bringing home awards and prizes. Contributors will help to keep golf available and free for the youth of Hawaii. John Mauro at 345-4393. E-mail: jsmwai@aol.com.

Kamehameha Statue Maintenance
Thanks to the generous contributions from our community and grant money received we have accomplished our goal of bringing conservator Glenn Wharton back for a complete assessment and restoration of the original statue of Kamehameha the Great. It has been 10 years since he was last here and said, "It is the perfect time to address these issues of paint flecks and fading, before they become worse and invite disease." Ongoing maintenance costs continue, so please contribute to Kohala's most precious monument. Sharon Hayden 889-0169.

Kenji's Room
The volunteer group, Kenji Museum Alliance, keeps this tiny museum open and free to the public in Kenji’s Kapa'au homestead. The museum offers visitors a look into Kohala’s past in this special room where Kenji’s shell and rock art pieces and personal effects are housed. The museum Alliance recently completed a second DVD story of their search for a permanent North Kohala home for Kenji’s rare shells, Hawaiian artifacts and descriptive dive journals. Catherine Morgan 960-3597. Website: www.kenjishouse.com

KHS Project Grad
This annual party for all new graduates is a fun, alcohol-free event held after the graduation ceremony until the next morning. It allows graduates to celebrate together in a safe environment concluded by a vist to Pololu Valley for sunrise. Wendy Nickl 889-0549.

KHS Robotics
Kohala High School's robotics team, 2460Paniolo, is a co-curricular afterschool program which includes high school students and volunteer teacher and community mentors. In addition to participating in six competitions in Japan, Oahu, and Florida in 2010, the program hosted community dinners, open house events, and car washes. The team participates in three robotics platforms: FIRST, VEX, and Microrobots, and this year will add Botball. It has also begun a collaboration in mentoring a middle school VEX program. Funding is needed for robot materials, equipment support, registration fees, travel, computer technology, uniforms and promotional items. Fern White 889-7117 ext. 249. Web: www.kohalarobotics.com

Kindy Sproat's Hawaii
A story about a man whose life perpetuates Hawaiian culture through stories and songs is captured in the documentary film, "Kindy Sproat: A Gift to the Heart." Internationally recognized musician, Kindy Sproat has been designated one of Hawai'i's Living Treasures and is known as an "ambassador of aloha". The film depicts a journey from his childhood in Honokane Iki through his life of sharing the music of Hawai'i with the world. Keith Nealy 882-7772 or E-mail: keithn@aloha.net. Web: www.keithnealy.com

Kohala Agricultural School Program
Dedicated to education and agriculture, this program will be the kindling for the restoration and upgrade of the Kohala High School Agriculture program. There has not been an agriculture program for a decade and our community is in need. The Kohala Agricultural School Program will help with tools, infrastructure and any other ways possible to restore this vital program to the high school. Adriel Robitaille 896-0571, E-mail: adriel.robitaille@gmail.com.

Kohala Aikikai
At Kohala Aikikai aikido dojo the spirit of peace is fostered by engaging in physical, mental, and spiritual exercises aimed at improving and clearing ourselves so that we may be of service in the world. Since 1996 the dojo has maintained on-going training programs for children, teens, and adults along with special events such as seminars, day camps, education on healing practices and Japanese cultural events. Kevin McGough 889-5958. E-mail: kevin@kohalaaikikai.com. Website: www.kohalaaikikai.com.

Kohala Archery Club
A successful start in November 2009 began with classes for Kohala youth and their ohana at Kamehameha Park thanks to funding support from KCAA and the 21st Century program. A growing number of members and KCAA's assistance has allowed the Club to establish itself and create the first and only shooting range in Kohala. Lani Bowman 889-5852. E-mail: lanibow@ilhawaii.net.

Kohala Artists' Cooperative
The Cooperative is embarking on its 5th year of providing Kohala residents with a place to enjoy a variety of art classes and share their creations with the public. Course offerings have increased and local artists are encouraged to stop in to network and join other artists on the Cooperative's website. The gallery also serves as a convenient classroom for other community education classes which are offered through the Learning Center. Malia Welch 884-5556. Web: www.kohalaartists.com.

Kohala Back to School Bash
Now in its 7th year, the Kohala Back to School Bash continues to provide free school supplies. Rayna Paro 938-5329.

Kohala Baseball League
As a youth support group, the committee has sponsored 95% of the registration fees and supplied uniforms for all players on the three Pony League baseball teams. In addition to teaching Kohala's children the sport of baseball, they offer after-school tutoring, drug and alcohol awareness, and a food drive program. Liz Karrati 443-8888. E-mail: liz@yahoo.com.

Kohala Coalition Against Drugs
This anti-drug effort has been working for the past 11 years to keep Kohala's youth safe and drug free by offering education and a wide variety of fun, drug-free activities for children. The group is seeking new members to join their efforts. Richey Riggs 889-0503. E-mail: lepoldkimberly@hotmail.com.

Kohala Community Agricultural Development Project
The objective is to work with agrucultural producers and eentrepreneurs to increase the demand for organic locally grown food. The group is planning to establish a Community Supported Agricultural Kitchen (CSAK). This will be a fully equipped commercial facility, providing a place for products to be produced and packaged legally for the marketplace. Also organized as a "buying club", the CSAK can offer more affordable food direct to the customer. Donna Maltz 907-235-7374, Website: alwaysinseason.weebly.com.

Kohala Community Athletic Association
Serving Kohala for 33 years, KCAA offers after-school sports programs for Kohala youth ages 5-16 including baseball, basketball and volleyball. KCAA is an all-volunteer program with subsidized registration fees at $10/participant and each player keeps the uniform provided. Tom Morse 889-5049. E-mail: ltmorse@aol.com.

Kohala Coqui Coalition
The Coalition continues to respond to reports of coqui frogs in the area. They have now treated over 140 different sites in North Kohala. As all State and County funds have dried up, the Coalition depends entirely on community donations for their efforts. Kim Takata 895-1939. E-mail: ison@aloha.net.

Kohala Country Fair
One of the Big Island's largest country fairs has been delighting North Kohala families for 27 years. The Fair features live, all-day entertainment and over 90 food and craft booths. For the keiki, activities include face painting as well as a variety of contests throughout the day. This year the Fair will be on Saturday, October 1st with free admission. David Ebrahimi 889-5380. Website: www.kohalacountryfair.com.

Kohala Ditch Restoration
Since November 25, 2008 the water has been flowing through the Ditch – a result of public and private sectors collaborating to restore the Ditch to its pre-earthquake condition. The Ditch remains as an active project supporting further improvements of the waterway to ensure its continuous flow. Hermann Fernandez 889-1464. E-mail: hermann.fernandez@gmail.com.

Kohala Equine Education Center (KEEC)
KEEC will build and maintain multi-purpose equestrian facilities for educational and cultural programs also utilized by individual horse owners. The organization is now seeking a lease on State land while additional locations are under consideration. A consulting firm, specializing in planning for public multi-purpose facilities for horses and people, has offered assistance with planning, design and fundraising. Beth Robinson 443-4588. E-mail: alohabeth@gmail.com.

Kohala Fitness Center
This group formed from the recently closed Kohala Fitness Station in order to find a new home for eleven hydraulic exercise machines, stationary bikes and other fitness equipment generously donated by the former owners of the Station (Char Parada and Alida Adamek) and others. The group is establishing a new exercise center at the Hisaoka Gym where the community can enjoy a free, supportive, and friendly atmosphere to further goals of improving health and fitness. Susan Grant 889-0993.

Kohala Food Forum
This project has been initiating the drive toward our community's ambitious food security goal of producing 50% of the food it consumes since the first Food Forum in 2009. Current projects include the North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Campaign to increase consumer demand for locally grown food, a strategic planning process to plan toward the 50% food self-sufficiency goal, and Community Harvest Hawaii - a project to harvest, process and distribute excess fruits and vegetables. Andrea Dean 960-3727. Web: eatlocalhi.org.

Kohala Football Boosters Club
This 15-year-old organization provides support and services to the Kohala Varsity Football team. Carlos Adams, 889-0136.

Kohala Hawaiian Civic Club
This local chapter of a state-wide organization continues to encourage the community to participate and work together on many fun and culturally integrative events. Their efforts include raising funds for annual scholarships dedicated to Kohala students. Rochelle Javillo 896-3033, Dallas Holeso-Kuhaiki 345-3243.

Kohala Mountain Pumpkin Patch
This is the only farm on the Big Island that invites the community to handpick produce directly from the field. Through the cultivation of crops commonly found on the mainland, the Farm is creating an annual event that is both affordable and educational for the community with emphasis on the importance of Hawai'i's agriculture. Stacy Hasegawa 345-6323. E-mail: daviss33@hotmail.com.

Kohala Senior Citizen Club
This local club for seniors continues to be an active and vital group in the community providing special events and an array of regularly scheduled activities. All are welcome to their weekly Monday meetings held at 9am at the Civic Center in Kapaau. Meetings feature special community speakers and community news followed by a luncheon. Kealoha Sugiyama 889-0171.

Kohala Yoga Community Center
Contact Georgena Newman 889-0583. E-mail: jerrgen@hotmail.com.

Kokolulu Farm Cancer Retreats
Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing education and charitable assistance to those affected by cancer. It provides holistic healing retreats, research publications, and tools that empower participants to take charge of their own healing journey. The Retreat is an organic farm located in Hawi offering an escape to a peaceful environment and a respite from the stresses and strains associated with the diagnosis. Week-long group retreats are offered free of charge. Karin Cooke and Lew Whitney 889-9893 Website: www.kokolulu.com or cancer-retreats.org.

Kukui Garden Restoration
Celebrating its 10 year anniversary in March 2011, this unique project holds a 10 year commitment of visionary work to restore old family lands to serve children and adults needing to reconnect to the earth, to spirit, to their culture, and ultimately to themselves. The lo'i (taro garden) restores hope within oneself and inspires those who come to help restore the land. Project manager Nani Svendsen welcomes organizations looking for a service project. Mahalo to all those who have supported this work. Nani Svendsen 889-5572. . E-mail: kohalasguesthouse@hotmail.com.

K_WISH
This project is developing a permanent full time Waldorf inspired school for K-8, opening in 2012. Tonya Tyler, tonya@inner-octave.com

Lio Lapa'au
This program offers therapeutic horsemanship services to challenged individuals of all ages, including nationally certified riding instruction and horsemanship for three disciplines: Recreational, Western, or English. Volunteer assistants receive certificated training to assist students. The program proudly serves at-risk youth with a six-week session called Naturally High on Horses as well as three-day summer camps for ages 6 - 13 years. Lio Lapa'au improved facilities with a covered classroom, tacking area and mounting stand with ramp. Fern White 896-0316. E-mail: fern@hawaiiancowgirl.com. Website: www.liolapaau.com.

Living Journals
This project's most recent publication, "A Storyteller's Story: Kindy Sproat of North Kohala", is being enjoyed by thousands and a new book is on its way! "A View from Up Here: Monty Richards of Kahua Ranch" will be available at the Resource Center this year in time for the holidays. Since 2004 Living Journals has collected life histories of 16 North Kohala seniors and transcribed these from audio recordings into text. Continued collection of oral histories, preservation of historic photos, and more publications are planned. The most recent book can be purchased via NKCRC. Faye Mitchell 333-9121. E-mail: livingjournals.faye@gmail.com.

Malama Kohala Kahakai Coastal Preservation
In collaboration with Malama Kohala Wahi Pana, the organizers helped secure $1.65 million to help preserve another 78 acres at Kaiholena south. In the last four years, along with five other North Kohala community groups, nearly 300 coastal acres have been preserved in perpetuity. These include Nu'uanu, Pao'o and Kaiholena north. Currently, organizers are working to conserve Kauhola Point. A capital campaign is being considered as the number of landowners wishing to sell their land for preservation purposes is rapidly increasing. Gail Byrne 883-8268. E-mail: gailbyrne@hawaii.rr.com. Website: www.realestatehawaii.com.

Malama O' Kohala Wahi Pana Cultural Resources
Their purpose is to malama (care for) na wahi pana (special places) of Kohala with the help of Kohala residents by carrying out activities that are consistent with planning principles of the Kohala Community Development Plan. In collaboration with other Kohala organizations, they strive to protect the significant cultural and natural resources along the Kohala coast from Upolu to Kawaihae as well as the historical corridor from Hapu'u to Kapanai'a. They placed markers along Akoni Pule Hightway of "50 Famous Places in Kohala" with a reference roadmap and description of these sites. Fred Cachola (808) 271-0743. E-mail: fredcachola@aol.com.

North Kohala Community Emergency Response Team
NK CERT is part of the Hawai'i Civil Defense network. Members are trained by the Fire Department and Civil Defense to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available. Each member has an emergency response kit and we keep caches of medical, fire suppression, and rescue supplies. Members take an active role in emergency preparedness projects, including mapping the location of resources useful during an emergency. We publish an annual emergency preparedness article in the Kohala Mountain News. Members meet quarterly to organize and practice skills and take a CERT recertification training course each year. Community members are welcome to join us. John Winter 889-6901, Email: winter@whitman.edu

North Kohala Community Chorus
The chorus will be starting up again in August 2011 to prepare for a Christmas program. They are seeking new members. Kayoko Hanano 889-6380.

North Kohala CDP Action Committee
This committee, established in 2009 by the County of Hawaii, was organized to implement the Community Development Plan for the North Kohala district. The Action Committee is made up of nine members; all are residents of North Kohala. We need funding from time to time to support our work since this project is not funded by the County of Hawaii. Joe Carvalho 987-5366.

North Kohala Community Learning Center
Now in its second year, organizers continue to explore new ways to bring continuing educational opportunities to the residents of Kohala, with a focus on kids. The knowledge and talents of our community members are utilized. In partnership with the Kohala Artists' Cooperative and Kenji's House, the Learning Center now has multiple teaching facilities complete with a video system. A wide array of classes are offered from Ni'ihau gourd decoration and creative writing to hospice care and papier-mache. Scott Bedingfield 896-9001 E-mail: sbedingfield@hawaii.rr.com. Malia Welch 987-3902. E-mail: maliawelch@gmail.com. Web: www.kohalalearning.org.

NoKo Theatre
NOKO Theater is currently doing research/writing and development of children and adult theater performances. Stay tuned for a variety of fundraising events. Jack Boyle, jryder89@yahoo.com

North Kohala Parks Management
The CDP Infrastructure Committee established this project to improve the conditions of our parks in Kohala. Giovanna Gherardi 889-5590.

North Kohala Student Cultural Enrichment Program
We believe that our students should be exposed to many cultural and educational programs that have previously been prohibitive due to costs. This program is designed to enable 5th graders to see performances at Kahilu Theater and 4th graders to visit the Ka'upulehu Interpretive Center along with other enrichment programs as funding allows. Dixie Adams 889-5730.

North Kohala Summer Musical Theater Camp for Children
This July the group, also known as the "Dragonfly Theater Camp for Kids," had its first-ever performance open to the public and free of charge. The cast of Kohala thespians includes students from Kohala Elementary, Parker, HPA, Waldorf Community School, and local home schools. They set the stage for youth, ages 8-13, to come together, sing, dance, paint, sew, and play. Adrienne Cherry 889-1595. E-mail: choirmama@hawaiiantel.net.

Planet Pioneers
This is a mentorship organization designed to bring together a network of innovative thinkers, practitioners and entrepreneurs for the sole purpose of transferring knowledge and expertise to the immediate generation of Kohala students. Linda Lewandowski 756-9005. E-mail: linda.lewandowski@duke.edu.

Roots Sk8 Park
Local non-profit, Roots Advocates for Youth, has finished the 3,000 square foot first phase of the Roots Skatepark. The organization is now moving towards phase two, creating 5,000 square feet of additional terrain. Community support for this much needed facility will directly benefit the youth of Kohala. Richey Riggs or Kimberly Lepold 889-0503 or E-mail: skate4roots@yahoo.com.

Rural Emergency Care Project (RECAP)
This is a collaboration between the Resource Center and the Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation to enlarge, relocate and modernize the Emergency Room at Kohala Hospital. Tommy Tinker 889-5584

Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Kohala
RMD Okinawan Taiko has been active in Kohala for over three years, performing at numerous community events and providing free classes and clinics in North & South Kohala. Funding is needed for uniforms, drums, transportation and a stipend for the group's instructor from Okinawa. Kathy Matsuda 889-5801. E-mail: kathy@hialoha.net.

Sage Farms
This family farm was established in 1998 with a mission to improve the health and well-being of the community by providing farm-fresh, locally grown organic produce. The farm offers produce, honey and more at the Saturday farmers' market in Hawi, Fridays at Sunshine Hardware, an honor stand on Ho'ea Road, as well as fresh produce at local grocery stores throughout the week. The farm now offers a weekly produce membership program. A program designed to house interns in exchange for teaching skilled farming is in the works. Funding is used for seed money, farming equipment, soil amendments and irrigation improvements. Fara Boisvert 895-0279. E-mail: benfara@gmail.com.

Sustainable Kohala
This network of Kohala residents promotes local sustainability, emergency readiness, and community resilience through educational programming, grant writing, staff support, free films and more. Organizers also assist other groups with their events to reduce waste, use local products, and teach sustainable agriculture. Deborah Winter 889-6901. E-mail: winterd@whitman.edu.

Taro Dream Inc.
This Kohala-based research, product develoopment and marketing company was founded over 20 years ago and has developed a full line of poi-based gluten-free foods made from taro root that are soon to be launched nationally. Success of this local company could help fulfill the agricultural and ecoonomic needs of the commmunity and Hawai'i at large. Pamela Noeau Day 884-5270. E-mail: pamelanoeauday@msn.com.

The Man in the Black Hat Film
This project is organized for the production and promotion of a docudrama on Saint Damien's time as a missionary in the North Kohala (Hawi to Honoka'a) and Puna areas before he went to Moloka'i. As part of the film promotion we will organize with the Catholic Church a pilgrimmage route for church sites built by Father Damien in North Kohala and Puna for tourists and parishioners. Irma Ockerman 756-5572; Denyse Woo 756-5575; website www.dwoofilms.com

Wai'Oli Craniosacral
Organizers of this project are seeking the funding necessary to provide Craniosacral Therapy to children with ADD, ADHD, autism and dyslexia, as well as to victims of trauma. They are confident in research that indicates the effectiveness of Craniosacral Therapy for these conditions and plan to use this treatment to serve those in need. Bonnie Stevenson & Laura Moorehead 889-0777. E-mail: bonniemaikai@yahoo.com.

WasteStream Recycling
The WasteStream Recycling committee thanks the North Kohala community for being proactive in their recycling efforts. The committee has completed four years of managing a very succussful HI-5 fundraising program at the transfer station that benefits many local community groups. This year they celebrated the 5th annual Trash Bash in downtown Hawi, inspiring the creativity and popularity of their principles: reduce, reuse, recycle. Colleen Nevins 345-6322. Website: www.kohalatrashbash.com.

Yoga Ed
This health and wellness program, now beginning its 6th year, was first piloted at Kohala Elementary School and was then offered as part of the physical education program at Kohala Intermediate. Combining yoga poses, games, art, and breathing techniques, Yoga Ed helps young people develop physical fitness, self care strategies, and greater focus and attention. Jan Roberts 895-1651, Robin Skudlarek 889-0992. E-mail: jan.roberts@mac.com.