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Surf’s up
Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors and Halona’s Ocean Tours are sponsoring a therapeutic surf day for people with disabilities on March 30 at Kahaluu Beach Park. Surfing, Hawaiian cultural activities and entertainment will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30. Donations and volunteers are needed. Registration is required for surf day participants and…
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Fitness test showcases SOWH’s strength, courage
Five Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes and three coaches participated April 19 in The Club in Kona’s “Survival of the Fitness Challenge.” The athletes were Isaiah Wong, Marina Ruiz, Lois Philips, Edna Philips and Adrian Clientuar. The coaches were Denise Lindsey, Ben Sulliban and Shannon Hardy. Fitness Challenge Events were: 12-minute run/walk; pull ups (until…
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Special Olympics hosts barbecue, holds sign-ups for Spring sports
Special Olympics West Hawaii hosted its annual Kick-Off barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Kahaluu Beach Park. Athletes and volunteers signed up for the various Spring sports, such as softball, T-ball, swimming, track and field, and powerlifting. There were also be games, music, food and awards. Anyone interested in finding out…
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Help Special Olympics Hawaii win $20,000
The Hawaii Honda Dealers Association plans to donate $20,000 to a local nonprofit that receives the most votes on its Facebook fan page. Special Olympics Hawaii is one of the nonprofits listed and was in second place, as of Jan. 3. Please vote for Special Olympics Hawaii at http://www.facebook.com/HawaiiHondaDealers. Voting goes until Jan. 11 and…
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Bazaar, car show raises funds for people with disabilities
A bazaar and custom car show will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Arc of Kona’s main facility, located above Konawaena High School in Kealakekua. This event raises funds for and awareness of the needs of people living with disabilities. It is a family-fun day with entertainment, food, a…
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Black to discuss healthy relationships at talk story
Full Life Hawaii is hosting a Seek Knowledge and Talk Story from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at its Hilo office on Keawe Street. Healthy relationships and sexuality will be presented by Dr. Rhonda Black, a special education profession at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Black is committed to using the power of…
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Results released from SOWH Singles Tournament
Twenty-four West Hawaii athletes hit the lanes again Oct. 24 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona, where they competed in Special Olympics Area Singles Bowling Tournament. Scores from this contest will be used to determine divisions at The Holiday Classic, which will be held Dec. 4 and 5 on Oahu. As in all Special Olympics sports, bowling…
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Results from Unified Bowling Tournament
Special Olympics West Hawaii’s Unified Bowling Tournament was held Oct. 17 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona. Forty-six athletes and unified partners competed for ribbons and a spot at the “Holiday Classic,” which will be Dec. 4 and 5 on Oahu. RESULTS: Division 1 1st place: Kona Cookie Monsters (Michael Tom Makanui, Josh Yong, Micah Delacruz, and…
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Yongs to head Game Managment Team
Sharon and Robert Yong are now in charge of Special Olympics West Hawaii’s Game Management Team. Their responsibilities include setting up tents and tables before tournaments, preparing refreshments, getting ice, handing out awards, setting up a membership table, running the first aid station and overseeing the clean up. Over the years, this couple have been…
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Upcoming tournaments
Come cheer and support Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes at these events: Bowling Unified Tournament at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona, Bowling Singles Tournament at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona, Basketball Tournament at 9 a.m. Nov. 6 in Hilo, and Holiday Classic (State Tournament) Dec. 4 and 5 on…
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