Congratulations to Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School!
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary was featured on the front page of Hawaii Tribune-Herald (click here to read the article) for being the FIRST Blue Zones Project Approved™ school in the state of Hawaii. Congratulations to Chiefess Kapiolani - this wonderful accomplishment will benefit the school's students, staff and our East Hawaii community for many years to come.
To celebrate, a ribbon cutting was conducted on May 25 at the school's May Day Program. Celebrations will commence on August 27, with a family-fun day featuring the Blue Zones Project Power 9®. "Students are excited," said Principal David Dinkle. Special mahalo to Kerrine Smith from Chiefess Kapiolani, who lead the charge in her school becoming Blue Zones Project Approved.
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Moai Celebration and Cooking Demonstration With Sure Foundation Church
On May 22nd, team Sure Blue from Sure Foundation Church in Puna held a community potluck and cooking demonstration to celebrate completing their 10-week Walking Moai goal.Chef Christine Bertaluce, who is also a member of the church, prepared a delicious garlic hummus and black bean salad, and a Kale Rainbow Salad and Tofu Watercress Salad was shared among guests.
Sure Foundation Church is making wonderful progress towards completing their Blue Zones Project Faith-Based Pledge to improve the health and well-being of their members, congregation, and community.
Tropic Care Event
From May 31 to June 11, residents from across the island took advantage of free medical care, health screenings, dental services, optometry services and more at Tropic Care locations in Ocean View, Pahala, and Keaau. Sponsored by the Army Reserve, Hawaii State Department of Health, County of Hawaii, and the Department of Veterans Affairs—Tropic Care is an important initiative that provides much needed medical services to our community. Blue Zones Project was also there to support this important initiative. 
Blue Zones Project Engagement Lead, Jade Iokepa, briefs volunteers at the Tropic Care location in Pahala.
