Koloa Union Church Summer Youth Camp July 23-25, 2016: Our middle and high school students (and their friends) will be attending Anahola’s Kumu Camp. The theme will be “Self Respect and Acceptance.” Contact Tiffany Marrotte or Sheri Fu for details.

Free Hong Kong-style Mahjong Lessons at the church. Learn the basics of a simplified Hong Kong Mahjong for beginners. Saturday, July 23, 2016, 2 – 4 p.m. Youth (accompanied by an adult) and adults are welcome. Cost: free. Limited to 20. To register: lessons@mahjongtiles.com.

Koloa Plantation Days Open House at the Smith Memorial Parsonage on July 25, 4 – 6 p.m. This event is part of the week-long KPD festivities! Kahu Akana will talk about our church and parsonage, the Smith-Waterhouse legacy & cemetery, and the neighborhood. There will be tours of the the parsonage and discounted sales of Kahu’s watercolors as a fundraiser for parsonage improvements and repairs.

Koloa Plantation Days Parade is July 30. We will again participate in the parade. We will have a large decorated golf cart for our kupuna and those unable to walk the distance. Meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. for instructions. Roads will close at 9:00 a.m. Kahu will drive the riders and have them in a shaded area while waiting for start of the parade. (The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Koloa School and ends at the Anne Knudsen Ballpark). Colorful attire is suggested this year as the theme is “Planting the Seeds that Nourish the Soul.” Bring your bottled water for the parade walk.

Music Director We are still looking for a new Music Director. The position description and application for employment are found on the “News” page of our church website: www.koloaunionchurch.org. Please pass along this information to anyone you know who has experience leading musical groups.

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