* TODAY
• West Hawaii Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meeting, 7-9 p.m. at 81-6393 Mamalahoa at the HTFG office. Talk story with Brian Lievens, Eli Ednie and Ken Love on traveling the world hunting for exotic fruit and learning how many fruits first came to Hawaii. Info: Brian Lievens, 895-8753 or greenwizard@hawaii.rr.com.
* WEDNESDAY
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai to celebrate July birthdays. Bingo and board games will be played. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Hip-hop with Mr. Kneel, 3 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Mr. Kneel brings his music-making fun to children from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Mr. Kneel teaches hip-hop music, beat-boxing and interactive games. Children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. This program is free.
• Kealakekua Public Library presents a movie screening of “Searching for Sugarman” (rated PG-13), a critically acclaimed documentary of 1970s rock star Sixto Rodriguez. Free, movie starts at 5:30 p.m.; Free popcorn while supplies last. Info: 323-7585.
• Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meeting, 7 a.m. above Humpy’s Restaurant. Guest speaker is Naomi O’Dell, administrator, VRL, County of Hawaii, speaking on on RealID credentials. Info: Donna Urban-Higuchi, 938-5137.
* THURSDAY
• Kupuna Singles, 5 p.m. at Big Island Grill. Info: 324-1570.
* FRIDAY
• Kailua-Kona Seniors monthly bowling trip, 9. a.m. at Xtreme Bowling Alley.
• VFW post 12122, located behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street, serves its $8 meal of chicken, rice, salad, and dessert, 5-7 p.m. All veterans and their family and guests are welcome. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040
* SATURDAY
• Kailua-Kona Public Library presents a workshop, 10-11 a.m., for adults who have type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or live with someone who does. Led by trained counselor Jelena Skopinceva, the workshop focuses on helping you feel better, have more control, and do the things you want to do. Info: 327-4327.
• Raised bed and container gardening workshop and Ulu Work Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maona Community Garden. Learn to make any space into growing space with different styles of raised bed construction. At the ulu work day, Help restore the traditional ulu agroforestry system with the Mala Kalu`ulu Project. Ulu brownies and other ulu treats will be available for tasting along with a potluck lunch. Main dish and drinks provided. Info: maonacommunitygarden@gmail.com or Chantal at 937-9800.
• VFW Auxiliary monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m. at VFW post 12122.
* SUNDAY
• Basic Grafting workshop at Maona Community Garden. Learn basic grafting with Ken Love of the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. Info: maonacommunitygarden@gmail.com or Chantal at 937-9800.
• West Coast Swing dancing, 7-9 p.m. at VFW post 12122 led by DJ Warren Dancer for a $5 donation. Doors open at 6:00 for instruction. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.
* JULY 24
• The Kailua-Kona Public Library hosts the Ala Kahakai Trail Association at 5:30 p.m. The Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175-mile trail corridor of ancient and historic coastal routes reconnecting our traditional ahupua’a to unite local communities around common goals to preserve Hawaii’s cultural and ecological landscape. Come and learn about the trail ohana and upcoming hikes led by the association. Info: 327-4327.
* JULY 25
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors Midsummer Treasure Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Come by and go home with a bargain. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Regency at Hualalai meeting room, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona. All visiting Kiwanis and prospective members are invited to attend. Info: Doug, l-dpayne@msn.com, (909) 649-3516.
• Kealakekua Public Library presents a screening for the whole family, the Disney musical “The Little Mermaid” rated PG, 1-2:30 p.m. Free popcorn while supplies last. Free to the public. Info: 323-7585.
• Kealakekua Public Library hosts Jeff Knowles, board member of the Kona Soil and Conservation District, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn about overcoming the challenges of protecting the fragile environment and keeping Kona green. Info: 323-7585.
• Kealakehe Intermediate School Fee Pay Days, 9 a.m. to noon today and noon to 3 p.m. on July 26. Check in at the administration office to sign up for text alerts, purchase the 2018/19 yearbook, learn about the new online meal pay program, and pay student fees. Campus Tours will be offered at 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. today, and 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on July 26.
* JULY 26
•Hands-On Field Day for coffee berry borer monitoring, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Kona Cooperative Extension Office &Kona Research Station, 79-7381 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua. Learn sampling techniques and using the results for CBB management. Info: https://bit.ly/2uqlnzY or Gina at 322‐4892.
* JULY 27
• Hawaii Coffee Association 10th annual statewide Cupping Competition at the Ka’uai Beach Resort. Registration available online, www.hawaiicoffeeassociation.com. Info: Brian Webb, (919) 608-1210 or info@pacificcoffeeresearch.com.
* JULY 31
• Kupuna Singles, 5:30 p.m. at Harbor House. Info: 339-7397.
* AUG 2
• Meet and greet open house, 5-6 p.m. at Kealakehe Elementary School. Parents of students in first through fifth grades are invited to bring in their child’s school supplies and meet their teacher.
• Kona and Ka’u House and Senate Candidate Agricultural Forum, 6-8 p.m. at the Konawaena Elementary School in Kealakekua. Forum subject area is to help meet the needs of farmers, and participants are encouraged to bring questions. Co-sponsored by Kona Coffee Farmers Association and Kona Farmers Union.
* AUG 7
• Kupuna Singles, 1 p.m. at Sun Dried Specialties-Fish Bowl. Info: 325-1288.
* AUG 11
• Election Day officials wanted for the Primary Election! Applicants must be 16 or older and be able to read write, follow directions, and lift 25 pounds. Sign up online or call for more info at 933-1591 or www.elections.hawaii.gov.
* AUG 22
• Kupuna Singles, 5 p.m. at Fish Hopper. Info: 815-5938.
* SEPT 18
• Kupuna Singles, 5 p.m. at the Manago Hotel. Info: 333-8049.
* SEPT 20
• The 28th annual Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference, Sept. 20-23 at Leeward Community College in Pearl City on Oahu, followed by mini-conferences Sept. 25-29 in both Kona and Hilo. Info: www.HTFG.org or kenlove@hawaiiantel.net or Mark Suiso at suiso@aloha.net.
* NOV 6
• Election Day officials wanted for the General Election! Applicants must be 16 or older and be able to read write, follow directions, and lift 25 pounds. Sign up online or call for more info at 933-1591 or www.elections.hawaii.gov.