This month’s meeting of Aloha Quilters of Kona begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Wallace Hall at Christ Episcopal Church in Kealakekua. Ellen Crocker is the featured speaker.
Quilters group
meets Saturday
This month’s meeting of Aloha Quilters of Kona begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Wallace Hall at Christ Episcopal Church in Kealakekua. Ellen Crocker is the featured speaker.
The group, composed of quilters working in both traditional and Hawaiian styles, meets on the third Saturday of each month to share old and new ideas and techniques and to promote the art of quilting in the community. New members, novice quilters and “old hands” are welcome.
For more information, call Eileen at 328-8027 or Lana at 329-3723.
Amateur radio group meets Sunday
The Kona Amateur Radio Society meets from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the south end of Wawaloli Beach Park at Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
All members, friends and anyone interested in amateur radio are invited. A Mexican food-themed potluck, in celebration of St. John the Baptist Day, will take place during the meeting and attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share.
Contact Van NH7IT at nh7it@arrl.net for more information.
Ballroom dance club parties Sunday
The Kona Ballroom Dance Club is holding a dance party, including a free introductory lesson in American Tango, from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Kona Elks Lodge.
The event is open to nonmembers, and dancers don’t need to bring a partner. A small donation is requested.
For more information, contact Franz or Joanna at 326-9190.
Jones completes
basic training
Navy Seaman Recruit Jenelle M. Jones, daughter of Sandra M. Komo and Franklin A. Ota, both of Holualoa, recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jones completed training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
Jones is a 2010 graduate of Konawaena High School.