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A Puna nonprofit dedicated to helping men stay clean and sober through community service and mālama ‘āina (caring for the land) will hold its first Makahiki Cultural Festival in January, an event celebrating Hawaiian culture, community resilience and holistic wellness.

The event, hosted by the Men of Pa‘a (firm, solid, immovable), will take place during the Makahiki season, an ancient Hawaiian New Year festival that honors Lono, the Hawaiian god of fertility.

“At Men of Pa‘a, our mission is rooted in empowering our community through cultural revitalization and wellness initiatives,” said Iopa Maunakea, Executive Director of Men of Pa‘a. “The Men of Pa‘a Makahiki Cultural Festival embodies the essence of Makahiki, offering an opportunity for healing, learning,…

The spirit of community and sharing comes alive in Glastonbury this Christmas Day.

Glastonbury Town Council, in collaboration with dedicated volunteers, is hosting a festive Community Christmas Lunch. This heartwarming event will be held on 25th December 2023, from 1pm to 3.30pm at the town hall.

The lunch is a gesture of goodwill and togetherness, aimed at ensuring no one in the community has to spend Christmas Day alone.

It’s an opportunity for residents to enjoy a festive meal and the company of others in the iconic setting of the Glastonbury Town Hall.

Understanding the importance of accessibility, the Town Council offers transport within a 5-mile radius for those who require it.

Residents needing this service can contact the Town Council Reception Office, which…

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ClimateActionWR, a group of local organizations and community members focused on climate change mitigation, is putting on a workshop at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. to spur conversation around how residents can impact the environment through food choices.

“Let’s Talk About Food” features a variety of guest speakers that will discuss topics such as the connection between food systems and climate change, challenges the community faces with sustainable food choices, climate change, food equity and Indigenous communities, the connection between people and creating resilient food systems and how to make climate smart food choices.

The session is being run in a hybrid model. As people register, they can choose to attend in-person or…

photo by: Austin Hornbostel/Journal-World

The Lawrence Community Shelter, 3655 E. 25th St., is pictured Monday, July 24, 2023.