Imiloa presentation ‘untwinkles’ the stars
Astronomer Mark Chun, of the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy, will lead a Maunakea Skies program at 7 p.m. Friday at Imiloa Astronomy Center. Chun will discuss how astronomers “take the twinkle out of stars.”
In the past two decades, new techniques and instruments have made their way to ground-based telescopes. These advances bring opportunities to explore regions of space previously beyond human sight. Chun will explain how current systems work and discuss some of the new systems envisioned for telescopes on Mauna Kea.
Host and planetarium manager Shawn Laatsch will provide observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawaii, pointing out prominent constellations and stars one can see during this time of year.
Admission is $10 for nonmembers; members pay a reduced rate. Tickets are available at the front desk or by calling 969-9703. For more information, visit imiloahawaii.org.
Garage sale to benefit feral cat population
An AdvoCATS garage sale begins at 7 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday off Koko Olua Place — follow signs from Lako Street and Royal Poinciana Drive. Community support is needed.
For more information, call 327-3724 or visit advocatshawaii.org.
Cruise Night set
for Lanihau Center
Lanihau Center will host its monthly Cruise Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot fronting Palani Road. The public event will celebrate Armed Forces Day with a display of restored military vehicles along with many of the Big Island’s finest antiques, hot rods, trucks and bikes. There is no entry or admission fee.
Deep & Beyond is this month’s featured nonprofit. The organization offers activities for disabled keiki and adults, such as snorkeling trips and adventure camps. Everyone who makes a donation to Deep & Beyond is entered to win prizes, including products and gift certificates from Lanihau Center merchants and other businesses.
At 7:30 p.m., drivers take part in a “muffler-optional” parade around the parking lot. Radio personalities Danny Jesser and Izrael Gonzales will emcee the event.
For more information, visit lanihau.com or contact show manager Paul Maddox at zoom96740@gmail.com.
DAR meeting
Saturday in Hilo
The Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 10 a.m. Saturday in the conference room at the Lyman House Museum in Hilo. A tour of the facility begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch. The tour costs $6.
The DAR Hawaii Loa Chapter serves more than 90 members islandwide. For more information, call Mary Ellen at 322-6870.
Ikaikamauloa Fun Run and Family Fun Day slated Saturday
The second Ikaikamauloa Fun Run and Family Fun Day begins with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday on the main field at Old Kona Airport Park. The run begins at 8 a.m.
The free event features entertainment, vendors, rock wall climbing, party bouncers, keiki ID, keiki haircuts, silent auction and food.
Advance registration for the run costs $25 for adults and $15 for children 15 and younger. To register, or for vendor information, call 854-4469, visit teamsamson808.com or email teamsamson@yahoo.com.
Centering prayer meditation workshop scheduled Saturday
Contemplative Outreach of Hawaii offers an introduction and refresher to the meditation practice of centering prayer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Unity Church, near the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Hanama Place. Donations are accepted; light lunch is provided.
Jean Benefer, coordinator of the Hawaii Chapter of Contemplative Outreach, will lead the workshop sponsored by Pacific Rim Education Foundation and Hawaiian Queen Coffee.
To reserve a spot, contact Farley Jones at prefpeace@gmail.com or 987-6510.
