Health and Wellness

This group maintains the tennis courts at King Kamehameha Park. The courts need to be bleached and cleaned at least once a month and resurfaced every five years. Melissa Virtue, 808-936-8206.

Making health as a priority by providing in-home and online home visitations to assess health concerns, launching a fully mobile telehealth platform to connect people to medical and community providers, providing regular individualized case management and care oversight, and training and certifying

This school of hula was established to educate and connect people with the earth and share ancient stories and ways of life with classes for keiki and adults. It is a sister halau to Hula Halau Mana`olana O Kohala. Leia Lawrence, 808-889-5155, leialawrence@gmail.com.

The halau offers classes for all ages in Hula and Hawaiian culture, providing a bridge between the generations and many cultures, and connecting the community to its rich Hawaiian heritage. Hope Keawe, 808-889-5535. facebook

Engaging Kohala youth along with their families in hands-on skill building and hosting experiential learning opportunities for veterans and their families. Fred Figueroa. 808-769-2755

Since 1980, Kohala Community Athletic Association has offered free after-school sports programs for Kohala youth ages 5-14, including baseball, softball, basketball, T-ball, volleyball, and flag football. Players play for free. Duncan Anderson 808-889-0405

Combining yoga poses, games, art, and breathing techniques, this program helps Kohala Elementary School students develop physical fitness, self-care strategies, and greater focus and attention. Jamie Eversweet Belmarez, 808-756-3919, jeversweet@gmail.com, KeikiYogaKohala.com.

Kohala Elementary School Tennis Program provides in-school tennis lessons for elementary and middle school students to train and engage youth as a feeder program for the high school tennis team. Melissa Virtue, 808-936-8206

This annual party for new Kohala High graduates is a fun, alcohol-free event held after the graduation ceremony until the next morning, allowing graduates to celebrate together safely. 808-889-5523

KHS Track Restoration Initiative is working to resurface the existing track at Kohala High School. Contact the center for updated contact information. 808-889-5523.

For the past 18 years KCAD has worked to keep Kohala’s youth safe and drug free by offering education and a variety of fun, drug-free activities for children. Please contact the center for contact information. 808-889-5523

Kohala Aikikai was formed to foster respectful and peaceful relationships in the North Hawaii community through the teaching of Aikido. www.kohalaaikikai.org Rikko Varjan 505-449-7160.

Kohala Cares, a weekly food distribution program, was conceived in the belly of Sushi Rock Restaurant (now closed) to address a community need during the COVID-19 pandemic, This need continues to be relevant post-pandemic. Each Tuesday at 4:15 pm, 150 – 200

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

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 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,

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

This therapeutic service provides opportunities for horseback riding and interactions with horses that support healthy lifestyles, traditional paniolo values, and increased mental and muscle wellness. Fern White, 808-896-0316, fernwhite@gmail.com / www.liolapaau.com.

Na Kupuna ‘O Kohala is a hula halau made up of senior men and women from North Kohala. Under the guidance of Kumu Kaui Nakamura, the halau’s objective is to perpetuate Hawaiian culture while learning the stories and dances of Hawai’i; to

  The North Kohala Community Emergency Response Team continues to train and prepare to respond to emergencies. John Winter, 808-889-6901.

Providing a safe and encouraging place for youth in the community to be a part of and learn the skill and form of archery. Once established, a Junior Olympic Archery Club is planned with the goal of keiki being afforded the chance

The Eat Locally Grown Campaign works to grow a community-based, sustainable food system that addresses the health, environment, and economy of North Kohala. Current initiatives include an EBT booth at the Hawi Farmers Market, a fresh produce supplement program at the Food

The North Kohala Golf Park is a recreation area where children and adults can learn to play golf or practice their skills. The nine-hole course has a putting green and chipping practice area. Michael Radtke 808 936 0733 instagram facebook

Established in 1999 to address the need for recognition of the many veterans who served the nation honorably. Responsibilities include maintaining the community monuments dedicated to fallen veterans. In addition, a new Wall of Honor is being planned for the community.

This program is designed to expose Kohala students to many cultural and educational programs that have previously been prohibitive due to costs. Dixie Adams, 808-889-5730, dixieja@gmail.com; Laura Burkhart, 808-884-5833, laura@lauraburkhart.com; Rose Mae Watterson, 808-889-6342, rmmwatterson@gmail.com

‘Ohana Niu currently sponsors a fruit and plant share at St. Augustine’s church the last Wednesday of each month from 12-3pm. Joseph Gamiao  joeygamiao@gmail.com

The mission of OKK is to help the families of the Opio (youth) and Kupuna (elders) with monetary support to make it easier for them to participate in activities and programs in Kohala. Kealoha Sugiyama, 808-889-0171,  acallforlove@gmail.com.

This youth football organization teaches the values of teamwork, self-discipline, respect, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship. They are raising funds to pay for bus transportation to out-of-town games and to replace or upgrade equipment for quality and safety. Kamon Kupuka’a, 808-238-6747

Remember Thru Music is a no-cost program providing personalized music on MP3 players to those diagnosed with memory loss, Alzheimer’s & dementia. Jen McGeehan 808.747.2365 email: rememberthrumusic@gmail.com https://rememberthrumusic.org/

This network of Kohala residents promotes local sustainability, emergency readiness, and community resilience through educational programming, grant writing, staff support, free films, and more. Gail O’Byrne: 310.487.2702 gail@obyrneconstruction.com facebook

Team NSP aims to provide school-age children (5-18) in Kohala with year-round basketball training. Kohala is historically known as a basketball-oriented community but lacks training outside of the Countyʻs minimal offering. Youth currently travel to Kona, Hilo, and Kāʻū for training. Training

Ulu Va’a was established in 2020 by North Kohala community members to engage Hawai’i youth and community in wa’a culture and ahupua’a habitat restoration practices. The intention is to build navigational skills that are transferable to life skills. Many programs relate to