* TODAY
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Father’s Day pancake breakfast. Members only.
• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, 5-7 p.m. at Daylight Mind Coffee Company, located at 75-5770 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona. General admission is $30; $15 for Chamber members and first-time non-members. Registration and prepayment is required; register at www.kona-kohala.com. For info, contact the Chamber at 329-1758 or email info@kona-kohala.com.
• Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meeting, 7 a.m. at VFW Post 12122 on Kaiwi Street. Speaker is Nestor Domingo, who will give a president’s recap of 2018-2019 goals and a presentation on the RI Convention in Hamburg, Germany. Info: Donna Urban-Higuchi, 938-5137.
• Kona Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 p.m. at the West Hawaii Community Health Center, conference room A. Info: Tom St. John, (925) 785-6093, tomstjohn1@gmail.com.
• “Back to the Future” movie matinee, 2-4 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Free, with free popcorn. Info: 323-7585.
• Blues, Brews &BBQ, 6 p.m. at Ola Brew. Join Ronnie V. and the Family Band for a free session of blues. Info: www.olabrewco.com.
• Blessing of Earl Bakken Memorial Bench, 10 a.m. at North Hawaii Community Hospital.
* THURSDAY
• Kupuna Singles lunch, 11:30 a.m. at Chubby’s in the bowling alley. Info: 937-9732.
• Bread baking at the Portuguese stone oven at KHS, 81-6551 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Keiki Corner children’s activities, 4 p.m. at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Fun activities for children, Father’s Day pop-up cards, still life watercolor and friendship bracelets. Info: info@fcwh.org, fcwh.org.
* FRIDAY
• Kailua-Kona Seniors bowling day at Extreme Bowling Alley, 9 a.m. An hour of exercise and fun.
• Abandoned vehicle auction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21-23, Kona Abandoned Vehicle Impound Lot (across from the Kealakehe Police Station) 74-598 Hale Makai Place, Kailua-Kona. For details on the bidding process, contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8552 or cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov. See list of vehicles in West Hawaii Today on June 16, 18, and 23.
• Free community yoga class, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hale Halawai for International Yoga Day. Open to everyone. Giveaways and refreshments available.
• VFW Post 12122 Friday meal is chicken, cob corn, mac salad, and dessert for $8, served 5-6:30 p.m. All members, guests and the public are welcome. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.
• Summer Solstice party, 7 p.m. at Mai Grille. Entertainment by Leche de Tigre and menu by Chef Allen Hess. Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us! Contact for cost. Info: www.lechedetigremusic.com.
• Open Mic Night at Kona Elks Club from 4-7 p.m. Light pupu menu. Members and their guests welcome.
* SATURDAY
• Help Strike Out Homelessness charity bowling event to benefit Project Hawaii’s free summer educational program and teen mentoring sessions to help homeless children build the essential life skills to succeed. Sponsor a lane, auction prizes, or even volunteer for the event! No bowling experience needed; visit www.helpthehomelesskeiki.org for details.
• Kawaihae Canoe Club annual Steak Fry &Silent Auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Kawaihae Canoe Club site. Enjoy an outdoor steak fry and silent auction with delicious food and great Hawaiian entertainment under the stars with live music from North Shore &Patio Productions. Pre-sale adult tickets are $25 ($30 at door). Gate opens at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30. Info: Jan, 640-0273.
• Hawaii County Civil Defense Disaster Preparedness Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center. More than 30 emergency response agencies present on the 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption and the 2019 hurricane season, as well as answer your questions. Event includes kids activities and giveaways; parking is free. Info: 935-0031.
• Abandoned vehicle auction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22-23, Kona Abandoned Vehicle Impound Lot (across from the Kealakehe Police Station) 74-598 Hale Makai Place, Kailua-Kona. For details on the bidding process, contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8552 or cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov. See list of vehicles in West Hawaii Today on June 16, 18, and 23.
• Legal advice clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii hosts a workshop on family law, estate planning, District Court, and bankruptcy. Info: 327-4327.
• Kona Civil Air Patrol bake sale fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KTA store in Waikoloa. Support cadets attending encampment on Oahu, take home some tasty baked goods, and get information on the local Civil Air Patrol program.
* Vern’s Prime Rib Dinner at Kona Elks Club at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person. Members and their guests welcome. Call 2616 for reservations.
* JUNE 23
• Hawaii County and Police Surveys Report Card Event, 10 a.m. to noon at Waimea Elementary School Cafeteria. Come get your voice heard as an irrefutable community statement to the County as to what people want. Info: www.thejusticecouncilhawaii.webs.com, thejusticecouncil@gmail.com.
• Abandoned vehicle auction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kona Abandoned Vehicle Impound Lot (across from the Kealakehe Police Station) 74-598 Hale Makai Place, Kailua-Kona. For details on the bidding process, contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8552 or cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov. See list of vehicles in West Hawaii Today on June 16, 18, and 23.
• Warren’s West Coast Swing Group meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at VFW Post 12122 off Kaiwi behind Kona Lock Shop. There is a $5 donation. Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.
* JUNE 24
• Make A Planet Day, 1-2 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Learn about the Solar System! Each week features a different edible planet to make and take home. Suitable for Pre-K and up. Information: folk@folkhawaii.com, 323-7585.
* JUNE 26
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320
• Kailua-Kona Seniors movie day, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center. The film “Three Identical Strangers” features triplets adopted by different families meeting in college. Everyone 55 years or older is invited.
• Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Regency Hualalai meeting room. Speaker will be Brian Riley who will be sharing his experiences while living in and traveling throughout Asia over a period of many years. Info: KailuaKona4Kiwanis@gmail.com, Doug Payne.
* JUNE 28
• Keaau Town Hall Meeting on sex trafficking in Hawaii, 6-8 p.m. at the Keaau Community Center. Research findings and discussions on creating stronger, safer communities.
* JUNE 29
• Arthur Goshtasby presents a Microsoft Word workshop for beginners, 10 a.m. to noon in the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library meeting room. Bring your own device to practice workshop contents. Free and open to the public. Info: 887-6067.
* JULY 1
• Make A Planet Day, 1-2 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Learn about the Solar System! Each week features a different edible planet to make and take home. Suitable for PreK and up. Information: folk@folkhawaii.com, 323-7585.
* JULY 3
• Legislative update and talk story session, 5:30 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center council chambers, featuring Rep. Nicole Lowen, Sen. Dru Kanuha, and County Councilwomen Karen Eoff, Maile David, and Rebecca Villegas. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: 586-8400.
* JULY 8
• Make A Planet Day, 1-2 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Learn about the Solar System! Each week features a different edible planet to make and take home. Suitable for PreK and up. Information: folk@folkhawaii.com, 323-7585.
* JULY 27
• La Hoihoi Ea sovereignty restoration day free educational seminar at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Lunalilo Hale in Keaau. Guest speakers include Keanu Sai, Lorenz Gonscher, Kaleikoa Kaeo, and Tamara Pallin. Info: ahakanaka.eventbrite.com.
* JULY 28
• La Hoihoi Ea sovereignty restoration day free educational seminar at Yano Hall’s multipurpose room in Captain Cook. Guest speakers include Keanu Sai, Lorenz Gonscher, Kaleikoa Kaeo, and Tamara Pallin. Info: ahakanaka.eventbrite.com.
