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Seniors meet, celebrate Grandparents Day

Seniors meet, celebrate Grandparents Day

The Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. today at Hale Halawai. Members and others are invited to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities.

Info: Claire at 756-5352 or Francie at (310) 850-5080.

The group meets again Sept. 21 at the same time and place to hold a program in honor of Grandparents Day. The public is welcome to join the festivities. September member’s birthdays will be celebrated.

Info: BJ, 325-0545 or Billie, 315-8367.

Aloha Quilters of Kona meet

The monthly meeting of Aloha Quilters of Kona begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Living Stones Church at Pine Trees Plaza, 73-4040 Hulikoa Drive in Kailua-Kona next to Matsuyama Market.

Aloha Quilters of Kona is composed of quilters working in both traditional and Hawaiian styles. The group meets informally on the third Saturday of each month to share old and new ideas and techniques and to promote the art of quilting in the community. New members, novice quilters or “old hands” are welcome.

Info: Eileen, 328-8027 or Lana, 329-3723.

Girls Exploring Math and Science event planned

The American Association of University Women is inviting all fifth-grade girls in West Hawaii to their annual GEMS event on Dec. 6 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.

GEMS stands for Girls Exploring Math and Science. It is a full-day event with hands-on workshops to encourage an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Registration forms were distributed to elementary schools this week. Registration deadline is Oct. 7. While those who are able pay $20 to register, scholarships are available so that no girl is left out. Home-schooled girls can download registration information at the AAUW-Kona website on its GEMS page at kona-hi.aauw.net.