* TODAY
• Let’s Explore series of programs at Hale Halawai kicks off with Kaleidoscopes! The County of Hawaii, Recreation program is holding free program for children aged 7-12 at Hale Halawai at 3:30 p.m. Join us in the conference room and learn how to make your own kaleidoscope. All you need to bring is an empty, full-sized Pringles can with the lid. Registration: Aug. 8-16 by calling 323-4322 or emailing Kelly.hudik@hawaiicounty.gov.
*Wednesday
• Kupuna Singles, 5 p.m. at Fish Hopper. Info: (760) 815-5938.
• Kealakekua Public Library presents a screening of “October Sky,” 4-5:45 p.m. Free popcorn while supplies last.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. A morning of karaoke fun for all. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Department of Veterans Affairs town hall and resource fair, 5-6:30 p.m.at NELHA, 73-4485 Kahilihili St., Kailua-Kona. Sharing information, resources, hearing feedback from customers and answering questions on VA health care and memorial affairs. Info: Amy Rohlfs, 208-5544.
* THURSDAY
• The Rotary Club of Kona meeting from noon to 1 p.m. at Lava Java on Alii Drive. This weeks guest speaker is Shari Chang the director of the Girl Scouts for the Big island of Hawaii.
* FRIDAY
• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Alakai Education Series presents “Time Management and Multitasking for Emerging Business Leaders,” 9-11 a.m. at Hawaii Community College – Palamanui.
• VFW Post 12122 Friday $8 meal is Marna’s Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, broccoli and strawberry dream cake. Eat in or take out, with service from 5-7 p.m. All veterans and their families and guests are welcome and encouraged to join. For further input and information, contact Don Zero at (509) 879-1040.
* SATURDAY
• Big Island Retired Military Association bimonthly lunch meeting, noon at Privateer’s Cove restaurant in Kailua-Kona. All retired military, veterans, active duty and spouses are welcome. Includes award presentation to 2018 scholarship winner, Kealakehe High graduate Mingxia Hawkins, and a talk by Andrew West, environmental scientist and marine biologist. Lunch, $20. Reservations and info: 557-5833.
• The Marine Corps League’s monthly meeting commences at 11:30 a.m. For further input and information, contact Don Zero at 509-879-1040.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Kailua Kona Public Library hosts a team breakout game for grades 6 to 8 in honor of Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary. Those who can solve the Breakout Challenge clues in a limited amount of time will win a special prize. Participation is by reservation only and limited to 16 teens in four groups of four. Info: 327-4327.
• Hui Kako‘o Benefit Concert Series continues, 5 p.m. at Keauhou Shopping Center, with music from Darlene Ahuna. Admission is two cans of food that will be donated to The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank. Bring more than two cans for a chance to win a prize from one of the concert sponsors. This family-friendly event is held in the Kai Malo’o Reef Stage area, in front of Long’s Drugs. Info: www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.
• Ohana Day, 9 a.m. to noon with optional potluck to follow, at Kipuka owe owe to build and maintain existing trails, hand-water out plantings, and if time permits, create a gathering space. RSVP vial email to napuuconservation@gmail.com.
* AUG. 26
• Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii introduction and informational meeting of regular volunteers and interested new volunteers, 9-11:30 a.m. at Horseplay Equestrian Center. A formal volunteer training will follow. Info: www.thhkona.org or phone or email Nancy Bloomfield, 937-7903 or nannygirl@hawaii.rr.com.
• VFW Post 12122 Warren’s West Coast Swing Group from 7-9 p.m. for $5 with lessons at 6 p.m. For further input and information, contact Don Zero at 509-879-1040.
• North Hawaii Hospice floating lantern ceremony, 5-7:30 p.m. at Coconut Grove, Fairmont Orchid, 1 N. Kaniku Drive. A ceremony to honor and remember lost loved ones, featuring music, hula, Taiko drummers, chant and prayers, and a lantern release into Pauoa Bay at sunset. Free admission, Floating lanterns available for a donation of $10. Info: 885-7547.
* Aug. 28
• Degree Preparation Workshop 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Hawaii Community College – Palamanui. Learn what degrees are offered; steps to move forward; key deadlines; methods of program delivery; how to be a successful distance learning student; and more. Info: Carrie. carriekp@hawaii.edu or 969-8808.
• The Kailua-Kona Public Library celebrates the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter, 4 p.m., with a movie screening and a Sorting Hat and Trolley with witch-worthy snacks. Wizards and witches are encouraged to wear their robes or house colors for the event. Light refreshments will be provided until supplies run out. Children 5 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Free to the public.
• Cancer Support Group meeting, 7 p.m. at Teshima’s Restaurant in Hanalo. People with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and family are welcome to attend. Info: Shirley, 323-2732.
* AUG 29
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
• Magic: The Gathering free play day at Kealakekua Public Library, hosted by 4Pillars Hobby Shop. Cards, gaming, free snacks and prizes. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors monthly movie, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center, featuring Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” Info: Kelly, 323-4330.
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes, 10 a.m. to noon, today through Oct. 3, at Regency Hualalai, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona. Learn self-care tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate more effectively, and more. $25 deposit for course materials, refunded upon completion of the six-week series. Participants who complete the series will receive The Caregiver Helpbook at no charge. Registration: Call Paulette Chang at 936-3191.
• The Kealakekua Public Library will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter, 4 p.m., with a movie screening of the beginning of the Harry Potter series. Free freshly popped popcorn until supplies run out. Free to the public, info: 323-7585.
* SEPT 2
• Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii resumes its Sunday riding sessions for people with disabilities. Info: www.thhkona.org or phone or email Nancy Bloomfield, 937-7903 or nannygirl@hawaii.rr.com.
* SEPT 9
• Dances of Universal Peace, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Thought Center in Kealakekua. Moving in the moment while singing sacred phrases of the myriad of spiritual traditions that grace the Earth. $3-$10 donation appreciated. Info: Swami Om, 323-3344.
• A bazaar to benefit Daifukuji Soto Mission’s building fund will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 79-7241 Mamalahoa Highway in Honalo. Household items, crafts, clothing, sushi, baked goods, preserves, plants, silent auction, and more. Entertainment by Kona Daifukuji Taiko. Info: 322-3524.
* SEPT 12
• Kona Crime Prevention Committee annual luncheon banquet meeting at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 11:30 a.m. to honor the Police Officer of the Year. Lunch is $45 for adults and $30 for Keiki. Parking $3 with validation. Reservations: Contact Liz, lholey@hawaii.rr.com.
• Traumatic Brain Injury support group, 6–8 p.m. at Hawaiian Rehabilitation Services, 75-165 Hualalai St. Guest speaker Corinne M. De Soto,, ND, MS, will talk about healing post-TBI brain inflammation with nutrition and a whole-person naturopathic approach. All brain injury, stroke or other neuro-trauma survivors, as well as their families, caregivers, and others, are invited. Info: 329-0591 or Karen Klemme at 896-2962.
* SEPT 15
• Pre-retirement seminar by 9th MSC for soldiers with 15 years of service or more, retired Reserve soldiers, gray area retirees (retirees who are less than 60 years of age), and family members, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hawaii National Guard Kona Armory, 81-1032 Nani Kupuna Place, Kealakekua. Info: MSG Michelle Metcalf, 438-1600×3553 or michelle.s.metcalf.mil@mail.mil. Register online at https://bit.ly/2KmRvdu.
• Local nonprofits are teaming up for a 2 hour event, 5-7 p.m. at Ohana Martial Arts, to motivate, inspire and empower our youth to make healthy choices, get involved in our community, build strong ohana, find their passions and more. The fundraiser supports the Ohana Martial Arts Teen Empower program. Info: www.ohanamartialarts.org/empower.
* 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.
* SEPT 27
• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce annual labor &employment law seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Includes breakfast, lunch, a presentation binder, and the 2018-2019 Chamber Desk Manual: Labor and Employment Law for Hawaii Employers.
* SEPT 29
• Grace Community Church is sponsoring a parenting seminar for single and married parents to improve their parenting skills. Seminar is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 74-4889 Palani Road. Childcare, breakfast and lunch are included in $25 cost per couple (or $15 for single parent). Contact linda@gracekona.org or 326-9580 by Sept. 10 for registration; late registration also available.
* 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.