Suicide Prevention; Peter Yarrow; Malama Maunalua Bay; Native Bird Workshop
Suicide Prevention: Sgt. Kevin Briggs
Some places are known for their reputations to aid suicide. San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge fits into that category and few know that as well as Kevin Briggs. In his long career with the California Highway Patrol he spent a lot of time watching over the southern end of the bridge, taking on the unexpected role of a suicide prevention counselor. Often called the Guardian of the Golden Gate, he has talked several hundred people out of ending their lives. He spoke about it in last year’s TEDtalks to try to demonstrate that listening well can mean the difference between life and death.
- Intro Music: Riverboat Queen by The Dustbowl Revival
- Outro Music: Quiet by This Will Destroy You
Every Peter Yarrow performance carries a message, and it has been that way for more than fifty years. This is the man who, as part of the hugely popular folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, sang Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” for a quarter million people at the 1963 March on Washington, just before Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Folk musicians of his generation look at social engagement as an essential part of their music. Peter’s coming to town, and he joined the show to tell us more about his visit.
- Intro Music: If I Had A Hammer by Peter, Paul and Mary
- Outro Music: Blowin' in the Wind by Peter, Paul and Mary
Malama Maunalua Bay: Frazer McGilvray
Frazer McGilvray, Executive Director of M?lama Maunalua, is an internationally renowned marine natural resource management professional with more than 25 years of experience. Having worked throughout East Asia and the Indo-Pacific, he has extensive knowledge on marine resource management across several continents. He has worked both on local projects and those that span multiple countries. McGilvray has advised and helped shape government policy in many countries to improve fisheries management, coral reef resilience, food security and economic benefits. McGilvray was most recently the Administrator of the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR), where he oversaw management, conservation and restoration of the state’s aquatic resources and ecosystems. He was instrumental in bringing community-based management back to Hawaii, beginning with a major success in Ha‘ena on Kauai last year.
- Intro Music: Maunalua Jam by Kevin & Ikaika Brown
- Outro Music: Moanalua by Ozzie Kotani
Native Bird Workshop: Laura Berthold
Laura Berthold of the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project will speak about the forest birds of Hawaii and the research and management efforts on their behalf on Thursday, June 25th at the Mano’a Public Library.
- Intro Music: Birdie's Slack Shake Key by Ozzie Kotani
- Outro Music: Pahe'e Slack Key by Jeff Peterson
