About Town | 10-26-14

Lecture focuses on Amy Greenwell

October’s Hanohano O Kona lecture will highlight “Amy Greenwell and Her Garden: Native Hawaiian Plants and Their Preservation” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center.

Greenwell was a member of a well-known Kailua-Kona family and her legacy to the community is a significant garden that preserves the plants of old Kona. This presentation tells her story and the story of the native plants and archaeology to which she was so dedicated. Presenting her story is Peter Van Dyke who came to the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden as the propagator in the native plant nursery. He has been garden manager since 1993 and has degrees in anthropology and education.

Presented by Kona Historical Society, in cooperation with Hawaii County, this lecture series is a gift from the society to the community that has supported it for so long. Free of charge, it is open to all. For more information, call 323-3222 or visit konahistorical.org.

Children’s story time planned in Keauhou

With the help of the American Association of University Women, Kona Stories Book Store will host a creepy crawly story time for children 3 to 7 years old at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the courtyard of the Keauhou Shopping Center. October’s theme is taken from the book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” featuring stories, crafts and snacks about creepy crawly things.

There is a $5 participation fee to cover crafts and snack. Space is limited to 24 children; registration is required. Those attending should check in 10 minutes before the event at Kona Stories Book Store.

For more information or to register, call 324-0350.

Seniors planning costume party

Kailua-Kona Seniors meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai. Attendees are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume.

For more information, call Billie at 315-8367 or Pat at 329-2424.