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On Dec 11th, the Hawaii Farmer's Union will host another pot luck/ seed exchange.  Details HERE.

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Does it rain where you live?  Volunteers are needed to measure precipitation as part of a huge national network.  Details HERE.

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Not gone to a CDP talk story session?  Share your opinions by filling out the survey HERE.

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Earth Transformation Conference in Kona Jan 7-12, 2010. Super Healing, New Science, Consciousness & ET Contact.  Jan. 7 - 12, 2010  Detaile HERE.

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Got coalition? The Nutrition & Physical Activity Coalition is offering a a free coalition building seminar Dec 12th.  Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for the flier.

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Bill 132 (land sale/ transparency) is still slogging its way along - no final result yet.  Recent West Hawaii Today story HERE.


Going just a bit flat:

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Thanks to the people that are using our "email them all' links to send a message to the county honchos, and leaving our edress in the mix - it's fun to see it being used!

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The Hāmākua Community Development Plan (CDP) is happening.  Speak up Hamakuans!!!  961-8136 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

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Got dirt?  (or water!)  HHCDC has released the agenda for the next round of Practical Ag for Hamakua.  See it HERE.

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Whale Watchers Needed at specific BI shoreline locations the last Saturday mornings of Jan, Feb, & March (peak humpback whale season). Here, or call 55-WHALE (x253).
CDP Talk Story Monday, Nov 23, 6 PM in Papaaikou.  GO!  895-3900, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or HERE for general info. 

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Ongoing stuff:

Have an opinion for our county officials?  Write a short opinion the easy way with the Mail 'em all list in big bold blue near the bottom of this message.

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Cool new community food supply - a partnership of local enterprise & education.  Buy a share of what they produce.  Details at 443-9231 or 775-7745.

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Laupahoehoe Recycling Tent can use your help!  There is a group of folks (mostly women) who meet there Thursday mornings 10-12.  Help!

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Hospice “Good Grief Groups” help calm the storms of loss.  Call Galen 345-6038 or go to northhawaiihospice.org.

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Sexual assault crisis hotline:  935-0677.

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HIJAC-Hamakua Individuals Joined Against Cocqui  meets the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. at Hamakua Gardens next to Tex's drive In. 775-1150.

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The USDA grants for energy creation or use reduction. 933-8313 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

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Suicide prevention training - coach people that need help.  Are you up for it?  Learn more HERE.

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The Poison Hotline is 800-222-1222 - get a Sharpy & write this number inside the door to your kitchen sink.

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Interested in Hawai‘i’s first wildlife recovery center?  Click HERE.

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As part of our ongoing proselytizing for emergency prep - check THIS from AARP, and THIS from UH Hilo.

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Release the Strawberry Guava scale insect?  Yes or No.

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Free Aquaponic farm tours.  10 AM every Saturday at the 40 1/2 mile marker.  Info HERE.

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Alcoholics Anonymous in East Hawaii 24 hour help line is 961-6133.

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Free family movies at the Laupahoehoe library at 6PM on Mondays.  Details at 962-2229‎.

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Simply Natural in Honokaa hosts live music the 1st & 2nd Friday nites, and an open mic on the last Friday evening. Info HERE.
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Weekly Vegan Potluck, in Hilo. For more information; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (808) 960-9388

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Quilter's meeting. 8:30 to noon every Wednesday at NHERC.  Everyone welcome.  Bring your own sewing stuff.  Info: 775-0726.

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Friday Nights at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center are pumping with the music of U2 in a 43-minute full dome digital planetarium show.  Shows are 7:30 and 9:00 pm each Friday.  Fee. details HERE.
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Brain fodder:

“I've learned that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.” - unknown.

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Initials & groups:

CDP (learn this acronym) The Community Development Plan is a 20 year strategy plan for the Hilo/ Hamakua coast. Info HERE.

Hamakua Youth Foundation (Hamakua Youth Center (free)) 45-3396 Mamane, Honoka'a. 775-0976

HHCDC is the Hilo Hamakua Community Development Corp.  A community‑driven organization formed for and by the people of Hilo‑Hamakua to: Support efforts that nurture our healthy communities;  Serve as a clearinghouse regarding economic development; and Act as a focal point for strengthening the community's economic base.  Web site HERE.

HICC is the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce at www.hicc.biz

HNHAC is the Hamakua/North Hilo Agricultural Co-op.  Lease Hamakua farmland on the cheap!  Call 775-1107.
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FOH is the Friends Of Hamakua  Mission Statement: The Friends of Hamakua is a community-based action network, focused on planning for the future of the Hamakua coast.  We respect our islands' past, honor its cultures, and work to preserve its sustainable and healthy lifestyles. Our mission is to influence inevitable change by promoting these values. Web site HERE.

LTM is the Laupahoehoe Train Museum. More than just a cool cane train place sharing the history of Hamakua Coast, this nonprofit sponsors youth and environmental programs. www.thetrainmuseum.com

LWVHC League of Women Voters of Hawaii County is a non-partisan political awareness movement.  935-6214 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .
WCA:  Waimea Community Association.  Supporting community events, planning and communication. www.waimeacommunityassociation.org.  Contact their emailed newsletter Editor at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

NHERC is the North Hawaii Education & Research Center below the hospital in Honokaa town at 45-539 Plumeria St.

NHCC is the North Hilo Community Council.  Representing the people from Ookala to Ninole.  Contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

PMKCA is the Pa`auilo Mauka Kalopa Community Association. Website HERE.

Save Our Pepe'ekeo is fighting the biofuel power plant.  More info HERE.


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Worthy web sites:
Check out the Hawaii Farmer's Union!
Interested in global climate change?  Check THIS out!
Is that VOG?  Find out HERE.
4-H Website
Honoka'a Business Association web site HERE.
Handyevent calendar HERE from BI Visitor's Bureau.
Hamakua Youth Foundation  HERE!
Hawaiian History for you?  HERE.
Flood map fun HERE
Cool local kine deals HERE!
Hawaiian radio station online directory HERE.
Like weather?  Check THIS.
Hawaii Island Freecycle HERE.
Craigslist rocks!  Good deals from local folks.  Place free classified ads!  Check it HERE.
Hawaii island directory of positive living at HERE.
Local video footage at BigIslandVideoNews.com
Waimea Community Ed classes HERE.
Honokaa People's Theatre is HERE.  
The Hilo Palace is HERE.
The Kahilu Theatre is HERE.
http://agroforestry.net/ - defies an easy description.
Big Island Visitor's Bureau is HERE
Buy 100% made in in Hawaii HERE.
Amaraka will provide video feed of Hawaii Conty Council meetings.
Please submit your favorite sites!

WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS:
WAIMEA HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADERS FARMERS MARKET:  7AM. – noon Saturdays on the lawn fronting Kuhio Hale – Hawaiian Homes Hall.
WAIMEA TOWN MARKET AT PARKER SCHOOL:  8AM – 2PM Saturdays.
KEKELA FAMILY FARM:  2PM - 5PM Tuesdays and Fridays.  Take first left after Koa Lane off of Mana Road.
HONOKA'A FARMERS MARKET:  7:30AM. every Sat. fronting Honokaa Trading Co.
LAUPAHOEHOE FARMERS MARKET:  9AM – 1PM Sundays next to the MinitMart on the highway.  962-0709
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET:  7:15AM Saturdays in Waikoloa Community Church parking lot.
HAWI FARMERS MARKET:  7:30AM every Saturday.  Under the banyan tree near the post office.
Kino'ole Farmers Market in Hilo  at the Kino'ole Shopping Plaza (old Sure Save market location) at 1990 Kinoole is open on Saturdays from 7 AM to Noon.  Hawai'i grown only


Gov contact info:
State:
Hawaii swine flu hotline (866) 767-5044 x3.
Launchpoint for State of Hawaii goverment
Marc Miranda, Hilo based Governor's Liaison,  Ph: 974-6262 Fax: 974-6263 Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Dwight Takamine, State Legislator, Ph: 808-586-7335, Fax 808-586-7339, E-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Mark Nakashima, State Representative.  Ph: 586-6680 Fax: 808-856-6684 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Fire Ants?  Call Dept of Ag Pest Control at 974-4140.
Poison hotline is 800-222-1222

County:
Launchpoint for County of Hawaii government 
Billy Kenoi, County Mayor, Ph: 961-8211 Fax: 961-6553,  Web site HERE.  Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Dominic Yagong, County Council, for all of the Hamakua Coast.  Ph: 961-8264 Fax: 961-8912 E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
If you are not on Council member Yagong's email list, write him a quick not at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .   He sends very few messages.

Mail 'em all (county level) by copying this blue text & pasting it into your message's TO box:

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Ongoing mahalos to the Kohala News & Patti Cook/ Waimea Community Association for all the good stuff we pass on from their newsletters.