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Aloha Friday! We hope you’re having a wonderful day. Here are a few bits of news to end the week.

Life in the Meadow

If distance learning is making the kids a little buggy at home, The Nature Center created an educational video just for them. Join Education Manager Taylor Fujimoto and Davis as they take children on a journey to learn more about bugs and the important role they play in nature. Watch Now.

Hawaii Virtual Stem Conference

STEMworksTM is excited to announce that they are bringing the highlights of their 2020 Hawaii STEM Conference to you VIRTUALLY! On May 7th, they will be offering you industry led live trainings, a video learning library, and their beloved STEMMY awards to honor your hard work. On May 8th and 9th, they will be kicking off their first virtual hackathon challenge in partnership with BizzyB and Malama Maunalua. To participate in the Virtual STEM Conference 2020, register here by APRIL 24th. Free.

Free Prenatal Class

This FREE 1 hour class via Zoom with Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos is ideal for first time parents. It covers what to expect in the first days and weeks as a new parent, with detail in what you need to know for the first days of breastfeeding and how your Pediatrician can support you through lactation difficulties.  Some topics that will be covered are breastfeeding basics, supply issues, maternal medication management, vitamin supplementation, exercise and breastfeeding, recommended resources. Pre-registration is required since spots are limited. Read more.

Virtual Event Calendar

We’ve added “virtual events” to our calendar and we hope you check out the offerings on the island from Zoom dance classes, whale videos, and Instagram Live storytelling. Read More. (And if you’d like to add your own event, click here.)