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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
2023 ‘Aha Lōkahi: Hawai‘i CommUNITY Conference
The Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance is excited to present the 2023 ‘Aha Lōkahi: Hawai‘i CommUNITY Conference, an in-person conference on October 23-25, 2023 at the Koʻolau Ballroom in Kāneʻohe.
This year's theme is "Ka Lamakū Aloha: Reignite the Light Within". Lamakū is a large torch made of kukui and it refers to that torch that we carry within us that lights the way. The conference will focus on ways to reignite our light within to learn the best practices and strategies to support our children's and youth's well-being through interactive workshops, site visits, and hands-on activities.
This conference is for afterschool and youth development professionals, educators, administrators, and other community members who are dedicated to supporting Hawaiʻi's children and youth. Join us this October to create the conditions that open up new possibilities for all to thrive!
Questions? Contact hawaii4ost@gmail.com
Blue Planet Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing climate solutions in Hawaii, is thrilled to announce the 2023 Hawaii Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal. This statewide event, which will run throughout August of 2023, aims to encourage residents to experience the variety of sustainable transportation options that Hawaii has to offer. Participants will walk, bike, bus, carpool, and utilize public transportation for any trip to earn points, complete weekly challenges, and compete for a chance to win fun prizes. Find out more and register here.Stay Flexible and Fit this School Year
Power Yoga Hawai’i is offering two weeks of unlimited yoga classes to O’ahu residents for only $22! Whether you’re a novice or an adept, sign up to try out Aerial, Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Upside Down Hand Balancing, Flex & Flow, Booty, Acro, Sound Bath, Yin & Restorative, Power Contra Flow, & more.Text (808) 207-0587 to let them know you’re affiliated with Blue Zones Project Hawai‘i and they’ll go over how to sign-up for this special discount.
BRIGHT SPOTS
What's Happening in Schools to Support Wellness?
Family-Fun at Old Stadium Park
Blue Zones Project - Mānoa-Makiki-McCully-Mo'ili'ili (BZP 4M) Leadership Team put together another successful Keiki to Kūpuna Family-Fun Day event in July at Old Stadium Park in Honolulu. Attendees enjoyed keiki activities, performances, bicycle safety information, pickleball, plant-based food from Veek Food Truck, and more so much more! The 4M Leadership Team plans to host future Keiki to Kūpuna events, and they hope you and your entire 'ohana can join the next one!
Campbell Complex Welcomes New Teachers
Campbell High School hosted its annual Cultural Day for teachers new to the Campbell Complex schools before the new school year begins. Teachers toured the Ewa Beach community to learn about the history, culture, and important landmarks to gain a sense of belonging in the community they will be serving.
HARC Summer Harvest
Ten high school Hawai’i Agriculture Resource Center (HARC) interns had an adventurous summer with visits to HARC’s site in Maunawili and Mililani Ag Park to work with produce that are growing under photo-voltaic panels. HARC’s Education Garden is cleaned up and ready for a kalo harvest which will be completed during their August Garden Day on 8/5, 8:30-11:30 AM. Those interested in taking part in their Garden Day can register here.
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