Galaxy Forum slated Saturday in Hilo
Galaxy Forum slated Saturday in Hilo
The public is invited to attend Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2013, a free public event featuring presentations on several local Hawaii projects pioneering 21st century galaxy education, exploration and enterprise. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Science and Technology Building, room 118.
Geared specifically toward educators, the event will feature 21st century education initiatives generated by the International Lunar Observatory Association, Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems and University of Hawaii Astrobiology Institute.
The ILOA will also introduce and distribute to participating educators a print of its ILOA Galaxy Map 2013 — a leading edge Galaxy 21st Century Education tool designed for every class as a reference chart for the dimension beyond our world and Solar System.
Reservations are required. Visit info@iloa.org or call 885-3474.
Ballroom dancers planning party
The Kona Ballroom Dance Club will host a dance party and country two-step lesson from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Kona Elks Lodge. A $5 donation is requested from nonmembers. No partner is necessary to attend. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome.
For more information, find the Kona Ballroom Dance Club on Facebook.
Camp Tarawa Marines meet Saturday
The Camp Tarawa Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets Saturday at Banjy’s Paradise Bar and Grill at the Waikoloa Village Golf Course. A no-host lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The business meeting starts at 1 p.m. All serving, retired and reserve Marines and Navy corpsmen and their spouses may attend. Dress is resort casual.
For more information, call Jim Browne at 883-0069.