Water Commission taking nominations
The nominating committee for the state Commission on Water Resource Management (Water Commission) is accepting applications for one position on the commission, starting July 1. The nominating committee will review the applications and send the names of not less than three qualified individuals to the governor, who will nominate one person for the vacant position. Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
The Water Commission is composed of seven members. The commission has jurisdiction and final authority on matters relating to the State Water Code. The governor appoints five members. The chairman of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the director of the Department of Health are voting ex-officio members.
State law requires that each member have “substantial experience in the area of water resource management.” Commission members serve without pay except for reimbursement for expenses. Each serves a four-year term.
Applications and resumes may be sent to: Nominating Committee, Commission on Water Resource Management, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 227, Honolulu, HI 96813. Applications should be postmarked no later than Feb. 7.
To apply online, visit boards.hawaii.gov/apply/apply-for-a-board/. More information can also be found on the commission’s website at state.hi.us/dlnr/cwrm/aboutus_commission.htm.
Church to serve meal for Kona’s homeless
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity will serve a dinner for Kona’s homeless at 4 p.m. Sunday at Kailua Pier. Dinner will include beef teriyaki, side dishes and beverages. Maggie Brown of Body Glove Cruises will provide dessert and coffee.
The church will also distribute first-aid kits and other items. In November, the church received a $500 grant from Young Brothers to help fund this event through the church’s Help Everyone Regardless of Outcome ministry, which addresses basic needs of the community by providing meals, first-aid kits and gift cards for homeless people along Alii Drive.
For more information, contact the church at 329-5733 or visit konalutheranchurch.com.
Hikers plan annual Jan. 1 get-together
All past, present and potential hikers and spouses are invited to attend the Kona Hiking Club’s annual New Year’s Day potluck brunch at 10 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Old Kona Airport Park. Those attending are asked to bring favorite dishes to share and hiking shoes.
For more information, visit konahikingclub.com or call Kathleen at 557-9246.
Alzheimer’s programs slated Jan. 10 and 11
The Alzheimer’s Associa-tion is presenting four events Jan. 10 and 11 at the Regency at Hualalai, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona.
Chris Ridley will present “What Is Dementia?” at 6 p.m. Jan. 10. This seminar will include the latest information on the warning signs of dementia. Information on dementia, stages, symptoms and treatments will be provided.
At 9 a.m. Jan. 11, Ridley will present “Legal Affairs and Dementia.” This presentation will discuss dementia and potential legal needs, legal capacity, advance health care directives, financial planning and organizing legal financial affairs.
At 11 a.m. Jan. 11, Ridley will show the movie “Iris.” Based on the book “Elegy for Iris” by John Bayley, this film tells the true story of English novelist Iris Murdoch’s descent into Alzheimer’s disease and the unconditional love of Bayley, her partner of 40 years.
At 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Ridley will present “Challenging Behaviors in Dementia,” which includes information on why behaviors occur and possible interventions.
All events are free but will have limited seating. Those interested in attending should call Ridley at 443-7360 to reserve a seat.
Cancer support group meeting Jan. 2
You’ll Never Walk Alone, a cancer support group, meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 2. Cancer survivors and co-survivors are invited to attend the free meeting. Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month and light refreshments are served.
For more information and directions to the meeting site, call Michele Robinson at 333-5328.