• Transportation and Active Living: AfterHours with Big Island Honda, LavaKids and PATH

    November 21, 2018
    By Suzi Patterson, Event and Marketing Manager
    Photos by Pam Latinis, MacArthur Sotheby’s International Realty
     
    NETWORKING— Big Island Honda, Lavakids and PATH teamed together to bring AfterHours attendees the latest news in transportation and active living. Guests enjoyed learning about the latest advancements and technology from each of the three hosts.
     
    Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) attendees enjoyed a delicious taco bar as they networked and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. Also on the menu was liquid aloha generously donated by Kona Brewing Company. Sustainable Island Products provided the serving ware for the pupus.
     
    During the event program, each host shared exciting updates with the audience. Tina Clothier from PATH announced that in early 2019, three new bike-share stations will be installed thanks to sponsors Kona Commons, Brewer’s Block and West Hawai‘i Community Health Center. Tina also applauded the recent success of the green painted bike lanes and unveiled their new Vision Zero initiative. PATH is proposing the Vision Zero strategy to the County to “eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.” For more information about PATH, visit www.pathhawaii.org.
     
    From Lavaman Triathlon, Gerry Rott spoke about their non-profit arms which aim to promote healthy and active lifestyles for Hawai‘i Island youth through events, camps and activities: LavaKids and LavaTeens. Gerry introduced their new Program Director Jennie Barto, who announced their “Splash, Spin & Run” winter break camp for elementary and middle school kids. For additional information or inquire about volunteering and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.lavakids.org.
     
    Corey Johnson from Big Island Honda took time from a busy day in the sales office to share that their selection of cars includes some great new technology. Big Island Honda is excited to share that Honda has sleek new hybrid vehicles with sporty designs and cost-effective performance. AfterHours attendees had the opportunity to check out the vehicles and talk to Big Island Honda employees about features. For more information about Big Island Honda, visit www.bigislandhonda.com.
     
    The next AfterHours is 5-7 p.m. December 12 hosted by West Hawai‘i Community Health Center in Kailua-Kona. RSVP for free at www.kona-kohala.com or phone 329-1758.
     


    NOVEMBER AFTERHOURS HOSTS—Pictured from left to right: Thad Estrada from Big Island Honda, Gerry Rott from Lavaman Triathlon, Corey Johnson from Big Island Honda and Tina Clothier from PATH – People’s Advocacy for Trails Hawai‘i.