Your Community Calendar

* Today

• Cancer support group meeting at Teshima’s Restaurant in Hanalo, 7 p.m. People newly diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors are welcome. Caregivers and supportive family members are also invited. Women are encouraged to learn about breast cancer risks and early detection to help make informed decisions. Info: Shirley at 323-2732.

• VFW Post 12122 Activities Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.

• Kona Dance for PD dance class for people with Parkinson’s, 10 a.m. at Kona Dance and Performing Arts, 81-973 Halekii Street, Kealakekua, $10. Explore the physical delight of moving, creating, expressing and inspiring. Info: www.konadanceandperformingarts.org, 657-4473.

• Storytelling with Judy, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Free storytelling program with vibrant stories and poems from around the world for all ages. Light snacks are provided. Info: 323-7585.

• Monk seal recovery team presentation, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Library. Learn about the long-term recovery of the seal and the health of our oceans. Info: 327-4327.

• Kona Civil Air Patrol squadron meetings, 6-8:30 p.m. at Keahole Kona Airport. Info: m.johnsonCAP@gmail.com.

• Kona Men’s Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 82-5972 Wakida, Kailua-Kona. Newly formed men’s group offers support and challenge for men in improving themselves, relationships, and careers through authentic interaction, personal integrity and accountability. Info: freewhiteeagle@live.com, (843) 224-9493.

* WEDNESDAY

• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Please wear a lei and aloha wear if possible for a Hawaii trivia quiz, and some Hawaii history and culture.

• Lei Day – Kupuna Crafts, 10 a.m. to noon at Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona. Info: www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com or 322-3000.

• Movie matinee of “Moana” (ma ka olelo Hawaii), 2-4 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Disney’s “Moana” (rated PG) re-released in the Hawaiian language with English subtitles. Free, with free popcorn. Info: 323-7585.

• Kona Crime Prevention Committee monthly luncheon, at Huggo’s at noon.

* THURSDAY

• A town hall meeting by the Hawaii Island Coalition Against Human Trafficking will take place 6-8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic meeting room. The meeting with be for human trafficking research on Hawaii Island and how to create a stronger, safer community.

• Bread baking at the Portuguese stone oven, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kona Historical Society. Info: konahistorical.org, 323-3222.

• Finger puppet craft, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Create finger puppets for your own stories. Ages 5 and up, limited to the first 10 patrons. All materials will be provided and young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. RSVP required, 323-7585.

* Friday

• Hui Laulima monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Salvation Army. Guest speakers Dawn Esperago and Paula Boyer of Going Home Hawaii. Info: Linda Jeffrey (khparentcenter@yahoo.com) or 989-4241.

• Aloha Theatre presents “Harvey,” 7:30 p.m. at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua. The tender, funny, and Pulitzer-prize winning tale of a man and his best friend Harvey — a 6-foot invisible rabbit. Contact for cost, apachawaii.org, 322-9924.

* MAY 4

• Parenting education course, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Place of Kona, focusing on teaching and role-modeling proper values and behaviors. A certificate of completion is awarded to those who attend and participate in the class. There is no cost to attend. Info: 331-8777.

• Gyotaku Fish Print Workshop with Bill Twibell, 1-4 p.m. at SKEA. A traditional form of Japanese art. Tuition is $35 for SKEA members and $40 for non-members, and includes all supplies.

• Free comic book day at Kailua-Kona Library, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come get a free comic book while supplies last. Visit the library dressed as your favorite character from a comic book, graphic novel, tv show, movie or book to enter a drawing to win a $25 Regal Theatre Gift Card. Guest artist Wayne Lo visits 10-11 a.m. for children K-5 and 11 a.m. to noon for grades 6-12, drawing Chibi Art and comic book drawing techniques. Info: 327-4327.

• May the Fourth Be With You celebration, noon at Kona Dads, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona. Hawaii Con and Privateers Cove host a free community event celebrating the magic of Star Wars! “The Phantom Menace” screens at 1:30 p.m. and “A New Hope” (original theatrical release) at 5 p.m. Star Wars themed food menu, a costume contest, light saber battle, prizes and a more. Info: familysupporthawaii.org/fatherhood-initiative-3.

• White Party Fashion Soiree benefit, 5:30 p.m. at Daylight Mind Coffee Co. Red carpet photo station, live music, pop up vendors, fashion showcase and more. Dress in white! All proceeds from the event benefit the RISE Project. Contact for cost. Info: theriseprojecthawaii@gmail.com.

* MAY 5

• Kupuna Singles lunch, 11:30 a.m. at Quinn’s. Info: 322-9098.

• Free tour of Daifukuji Buddhist Temple, 2-3 p.m. at 79-7241 Mamalahoa Highway next to Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. The history and meaning of the objects in and around the temple will be explained, as well as the architectural features of the building. Info: 322-3524 or daifukuji.org.

* MAY 6

• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, performing arts center. Infp: 848-4770 or visit BBH.org.

* MAY 7

• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the LDS Kona Stake Center, cultural hall. Info: 848-4770 or visit BBH.org.

* MAY 8

• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the LDS Kona Stake Center, cultural hall. Info: 848-4770 or visit BBH.org.

• Senior ID card giveaway, 1-3 p.m., Hale Hau’oli Senior Center, Honoka’a. Info: 775-7503.

• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. To honor Mother’s Day, we will have stories games and more to recognize mothers.

* MAY 9

• Kona Traffic Safety Committee will meeting, 4:30-6 p.m. To discuss traffic issues with public officials who can make a difference. Everyone is welcome. Express yourself re. bad driving and other issues in the Mayors Conference Room of the West Hawaii Community Center on Kealakakehe Parkway. Second floor Building C above the DMV.

• Friends of the Children of West Hawaii free activities for children, 4-6 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Make picture frames for Mother’s Day. Drop in for as long as you like, no need to stay all two hours. Info: info@fcwh.org, 331-2425, or Facebook @FriendsWestHawaii.

* MAY 11

• Lei Making at SKEA for May Day and Mothers Day, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at The Society for Kona’s Education &Art. Please bring some flowers (anything EXCEPT ohia). Fee $12 for SKEA members and $15 for non-members. Info and registration: 328-9392 or skea@hawaii.rr.com.

• Mauna Kea Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. to noon in the meeting room of the Thelma Parker Memorial Library, Waimea. Susiness meeting, show and tell, idea and technique shares. Info: Becky Parkinson, 937-2159.

* MAY 13

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

* MAY 14

• Senior ID card giveaways, 9-11 a.m., Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, Waimea. Info: 887-3008; and 9 a.m. to noon at Kona Walmart. Info: 323-4320.

* MAY 15

• Free skin cancer screening at Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology’s Kailua-Kona office, 2-4 p.m. Learn how to protect your skin, find out about the danger signs of skin cancer, and see UV damage in a skin scope. First-come, first-served. Free reef-safe sunscreen samples and snacks. Info: Call 329-1146.

• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. May birthdays celebrated and a game day with bingo, Scrabble, and Rummikub, as well as possible bridge and beginner mahjong.

* MAY 16

• Friends of the Children of West Hawaii free activities for children, 4-6 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Learn how to play Bocce Ball! Drop in for as long as you like, no need to stay all two hours. Info: info@fcwh.org, 331-2425, or Facebook @FriendsWestHawaii.

* MAY 18

• Kona Aerials Gymnastics Vegas Night fundraiser at the Hale Halawai Pavilion in Kailua-Kona to support the gymnastics team’s ongoing competitions on the islands and the mainland. Enjoy a Las Vegas atmosphere featuring casino games, food, friends, fun, and a silent auction. Info: 329-4313 or 987-4491, or email konaaerials@aol.com, or visit www.gymnasticshawaii.com.

* MAY 22

• Kupuna Singles Happy Hour, 3 p.m. at Ocean’s Sports Bar. Info: 640-7665.

• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Patty Fish and Francie Faust will talk on seniors’ health issues.

* MAY 23

• Senior ID card giveaway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Yano Hall, Kona. Info: 323-4320.

• Friends of the Children of West Hawaii free activities for children, 4-6 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Make lei for Memorial Day. Drop in for as long as you like, no need to stay all two hours. Info: info@fcwh.org, 331-2425, or Facebook @FriendsWestHawaii.

* MAY 26

• Kona Choral Society presents “A musical journey: from Fauré to Maori to Hawaiian,” 4 p.m. at Sheraton Kona Resort &Spa. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 students, $50 for reserved seating. Tickets: konachoralsociety.org.

* MAY 29

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

• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at the Hawaii Civic Center for free movie day, seniors 55 and up. “First Man,” about the first man on the moon, will be shown. No meeting at Hale Halawai.

* MAY 30

• Friends of the Children of West Hawaii free activities for children, 4-6 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Learn how to fold origami! Drop in for as long as you like, no need to stay all two hours. Info: info@fcwh.org, 331-2425, or Facebook @FriendsWestHawaii.

* JUNE 6

• NOTHING.

* JUNE 20

• Kupuna Singles lunch, 11:30 a.m. at Chubby’s in the bowling alley. Info: 937-9732.