Community Calendar

* TODAY

• Children from 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to the Kailua-Kona Public Library for stories and learning activities that promote brain development through increased knowledge, vocabulary, imagination and concentration. The half-hour story time begins at 9:30 a.m. Info: Call the library at 327-4327 for more information or to request special accommodation.

* FRIDAY

• VFW post 12122 Friday $8 meal is pasta, salad and dessert. Eat in or take out, served 5-7 p.m. All veterans and their families and guests are welcome. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.

• West Hawaii Hui Laulima meeting, 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Salvation Army, 75-223 Kalani Road, Kailua-Kona, across from the Church of Latter-day Saints. Public attendance is welcomed. The Hui welcomes Eric Paul, executive director of the West Hawaii Mediation Center and Likeke Teanio from Liliuokalani Trust Kona. Info: Linda Jeffrey, khparentcenter@yahoo.com or 989-4241.

• Kona Orchid Society monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Makua Lani Academy, 74-4966 Kealakaa. Speaker will be Scot Mitamura from The Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu on “Keys to Growing Orchids Successfully.” Join for a potluck, bring a pupu to share, optional. Blooming orchids to show and tell are welcome. Info: Stephanie, 987-2821.

* Saturday

• The Community Seed Library at the Kailua-Kona Public Library will present a one-hour program with Merrilynn Drews and Diana Duff at 10 a.m. They will share their knowledge of maximizing garden space and dealing with challenging growing conditions. Details on plants, soil, care and maintenance will be included. Info: Contact the Kailua-Kona Library at 327-4327.

• National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Kona Chapter meeting, 11 a.m. at Mai Grille, Waikoloa Beach Resort. Lunch ordered off the menu will follow. All active and retired Federal Employees are welcome. Info: Mike Campbell, (208) 870-5126 or narfe.1802@gmail.com.

• Donkey Mill Art Center annual membership meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa. Board and staff will share the year’s accomplishments with our community in celebration of its progress and growth. Come find out what it’s all about and meet the Mill ohana. Info: 322-3362.

• Korean War Vets meeting, 10 a.m. at VFW Post 12122. VFW monthly meeting starts at 11:30 a.m.

• West Coast Swing starts its 10-week prearranged dance lessons, 5:30-7 p.m. at VFW Post 12122. Info: Warren D’Aquino, 769-0545.

• The Dog Training Club of Kona-KCKC offers AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and STAR Puppy classes, starting today. CGC runs 9-10 a.m. at Higashihara Park Field for an eight-week course and CGC Exam, while STAR Puppies run 10:15-11 a.m. for a six-week course and STAR Puppy Exam. Info: Ron Luizzi, ron@directselecthawaii.com or 640-2276.

• The Rotary Clubs of West Hawaii’s Fall district training seminar will be held at the Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Lunch to be provided. Training for new and seasoned Rotary Members will consist of Foundation and membership with a breakout session to cover Youth Service-Interact and Rotaract. Members, presidents of clubs, presidents-elect, membership chairs, foundation chairs, international service chairs and youth service chairs from each club should plan to attend.

• Friends of Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden open house (Amy’s Birthday) and short annual member meeting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden across from Manago Hotel. The open house will include free birthday cake, free food, children’s games, free garden tours, bubble making for children and face painting. Optional annual member meeting at 1:30 p.m. where there will be an update regarding progress toward purchasing the garden, so that it can be a community forest garden. For more information, go to www.amygreenwell.garden or call 987-0394.

* 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.

• West Coast Swing dance group, 7-9 p.m. at VFW Post 12122 with $5 donation.

* SEPT 10

• Senior ID card giveaway, 10 a.m. to noon, Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawaii Building,” Kohala. Info: 889-6502.

* SEPT 11

• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.

* 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.

• American Legion Kona Post 20 and Auxiliary meeting at Kona Elks Lodge, 74-5596 Pawai Place. Post officers meeting at 3:30 p.m., general membership meeting at 4 p.m. All veterans are invited. Info: Jim Hussey, 464-4341, (706) 589-0387 or texjr594@gmail.com.

• Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall, offering a presentation on the diversity of orchids, including a large array of miniatures, by Thomas Mirenda. An accredited American Orchid Society judge, Mirenda is the chairman of AOS’ Conservation Committee and has been working professionally with orchids for three decades. Event starts with a potluck and guests are invited to participate. Info: 328-8375.

• 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: Betty, eavisbj@aol.com, 896-2958.

* SEPT 13

• The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs hosts the Kona Business Action Center Day, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the County of Hawaii, West Hawaii Civic Center, Department of Research &Development, 2nd floor, Building C, just above the DMV. Walk-ins and appointments welcome. Info: 323-4700.

• Kona Traffic Safety Committee meeting, 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Mayors Conference Room of the West Hawaii Community Center on Kealakakehe Parkway above the DMV to discuss the lava tube pedestrian hazard on Highway 19 and other traffic issues with public officials who can make a difference. Everyone is welcome.

• Children from 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to the Kailua Kona Public Library for stories and learning activities that promote brain development through increased knowledge, vocabulary, imagination and concentration. The half-hour story time begins at 9:30 a.m. Info: Call the library at 327-4327 for more information or to request special accommodation.

* SEPT 14

• Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Hawaii presentation, 6-8 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church, 116 Kapiolani St, Hilo. Learn what sex trafficking is, what the warning signs are, why it is common in Hawaii and how to get help, as well as how to get involved to bring about change. Everyone welcome, light refreshments will be provided.

• Closure at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, 6-11 a.m. Affects Honokōhau visitor center, VC parking, and mauka/makai trail to provide public safety during helicopter operations for the purpose of removing invasive, non-native vegetation. Info: 326-9057.

• September meeting of the National Federation of the Blind, West Hawaii Chapter, 11:30 a.m. at Hale Halawai, features speakers Theone Suzuku, a rehabilitation teacher for Hoopono, and a speaker on training for daily tasks. Info: nfb-westhi.org or Betty at 329-5519.

* 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.

• Kona Palisades Neighborhood Watch meeting, 5:30 pm. at the Crosson Pavilion in Kona Palisades subdivision. Residents of the subdivision and those who would like to join the committee are welcomed to attend. Info: Virginia Halliday, 325-1112.

* SEPT 19

• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, 5-7 p.m. at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope office, located at 65-1238 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea. This astronomy-themed pau hana will feature stargazing through telescopes (weather permitting) and the chance to win astronomy related prizes and enjoy fresh pupus. General admission is $30; $15 for Chamber members and first-time non-members. Pre-register at www.kona-kohala.com. Info: 329-1758 or info@kona-kohala.com.

• Senior ID card giveaway, 1-3 p.m. Hale Hauoli Senior Center, Honokaa. Info: 775-7503.

• West Hawaii online college degree workshop, 5:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by the University Center, West Hawaii, in Koali 107 at the Hawaii Community College – Palamanui campus in North Kona. Info and RSVP: Carrie Kuwada Phipps, carriekp@hawaii.edu or 969-8808.

* 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.

• Children from 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to the Kailua Kona Public Library for stories and learning activities that promote brain development through increased knowledge, vocabulary, imagination and concentration. The half-hour story time begins at 9:30 a.m. Info: Call the library at 327-4327 for more information or to request special accommodation.

• Learn to play Disc Golf with a FREE class, 4 p.m. at Pualani Park. Bring a Frisbee and learn the basics of this easy-to-play game, open to all ages. Info: 323-4322 or Kelly.hudik@hawaiicounty.gov.

* SEPT. 21

• Closure at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, 6-11 a.m. Affects Kaloko Road, Kaloko parking area and Kaloko picnic area to provide public safety during helicopter operations for the purpose of removing invasive, non-native vegetation. Info: 326-9057.

* SEPT 22

• Reiki healing arts certification class for overall health and well-being, today and Sept. 23. Learn to treat yourself and others. Class size is limited for a personal experience. Workshop is offered in West Hawaii in the village of Kailua Kona and in North Kohala in Kapa’au. Pre-registration is required. Class cost is $350. Info: 987-610 or www.HalaiHealingPlace.com.

• Creative Play – A Beginning with master potter Ina Koch. Hand-build and create unique pieces in this three-class series adult pottery workshop, 9 a.m. to noon today, Sept. 29, and Oct. 6. Tuition $100 plus a $10 firing fee. Registration: 936-1196. Located at the Society for Kona’s Education &Art, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook.

* SEPT 26

• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon at West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.

• 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. The speaker will be Jim Kesey, author of “A Good Place to Die” and “What Am I Doing Here?” Info: Betty, eavisbj@aol.com, 896-2958.

* 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.

• The Neighborhood Place of Kona free parenting education course, “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk,” 9-10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 1. This six-week course demonstrates effective skills for building relationships with children. Details and registration: 331-8777.

* 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.

• Kanikapila Jam and Ho’olaule’a Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Hawaii Explorations Academy. Live entertainment, silent auctions, food vendors and free cultural activities. Tickets $10; kids 10 and younger are free. Info: www.whea.net.

• St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Kapaau, North Kohala, holds its annual bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked goods and favorite ethnic foods, silent auction, guided church tours, and entertainment available at this historic church’s fundraiser, which has happened annually for more than 50 years. Info: 889-5390 or office@staugustineskohala.com.

* 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.