FOLK offers scholarships
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona, (FOLK) is offering two scholarships in 2023.
The scholarships are for individuals pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Hawaii or who are Hawaii residents enrolled in an American Library Association accredited online Master in Library and Information Science program. One scholarship is for $6,000 (for Kailua-Kona students) and the other is $4,000 (for anyone born in or studying at a university in the state).
Scholarship details and application form are available at folkhawaii.com/programs/folk-scholarships. All applications are due no later than March 31.
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VFW Kona Post announces March meals, meetings
The VFW Kona Post host an array of meals and meetings for veterans and friends during March at its location on Kaiwi street in Kailua-Kona.
On Mondays, the Post offers hamburgers/cheeseburgers with chips for $8. On Tuesday in celebration of Taco Tuesday, the Post offers three chicken, ground beef, or pork on hard or soft tortillas with rice and beans for $12. Friday night dinners are also $12 with Muriel’s Chile Verde, rice, tortillas, salad, and dessert on March 3. Tracy’s Lasagna, garlic bread, salad, anddessert on March 10. Commander’s corned beef and cabbage, roll, and dessert on March 17.
VFW Post 12122 holds its monthly meeting at 11:30 am. March 18. The VFW Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m.
The Post will be open on March 26. All other Sundays the Post will be closed.
All meals are open to the public. For more information or to make reservations, call (808)326-5675.
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