Kohala Fitness Center
The group established a new exercise center at the Hisaoka Gym where the community can enjoy a free, supportive, and friendly atmosphere to improve health and fitness. William Ziolkowski, ziolkowskiwillie@gmail.com
Kohala Football Boosters Club
Established in 1992 to support the Varsity football program through fundraising activities and solicitation. This organization was established by parents and guardians of student athletes.
Kohala Independent Film Project
The Kohala Independent Film Project seeks to empower independent filmmaking in Kohala, and in doing so, present authentic Hawaiian stories to its communities. KIFP hopes to embolden the potential for filmmaking to artistically express culture, create community, and catalyze economy through storytelling. Contact:
Kohala Oral History Project
The Kohala Oral History Project collects oral histories of the Kohala community. The project engages the community, illuminates history, and promotes the notion that every person makes history. The videos will serve as a living history of Kohala through the lens of
Kohala Performing Arts
Kohala Performing Arts was established to address the need for more extracurricular activities and programs for Kohala’s youth. Through performing arts we can help improve student motivation, focus, discipline, self-confidence, and character development. Tiana Miyamoto, tiana.miyamoto@gmail.com
Kohala Radio
Kohala Radio operates a low-power noncommercial FM radio station for the community. We are committed to broad inclusive participation and diverse programming reflecting the community. Operated by local residents volunteering their time and expertise. Aaron Sienkiewicz, 808-889-0507 knkrgm@gmail.com https://www.knkr.org/ instagram facebook
Kohala Ride Wild Club
Kohala Ride Wild Club engages children ages 4 and up in the care and riding of horses through a free, ongoing weekly program. They also run an animal rescue program for neglected horses and other large animals in Kohala. Shay Van Zandt,
Kohala Unupa`a
Our mission is to provide students grades 2-10 with a foundation in Hawaiian culture through the oral histories of our kupuna, using the Hawaiian language, and hands-on experience with traditional Hawaiian skills in relationship with the land. Johnelle Amoo Kainoa, 808-895-2545, jkching64@yahoo.com. facebook
Lama Kukui O Kohala Garden Restoration (Kuneo ʻO Kukui)
Lama Kukui ʻO Kohala, also known as Kuneo ʻO Kukui garden, in its 23rd year of restoration is now in partnership with the Men of Paʻa a non-profit organization offering land-based recovery and land-based stewardship. This collaboration and weekly healing circle meetings
Lavaroots Performing Arts
Lavaroots Performing Arts brings dance, music, and culture to Kohala Elementary School through its dance and drumming programs serving Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The rhythm of the Soil: Gardens, Dance, and Music is offered in the Fall, and Hip
