Seismologist speaks today in Ocean View
U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory seismologist Wes Thelen will speak about Hawaii’s history of destructive earthquakes, and what you can do to prevent or minimize personal injury during the next big one, in “Large Earthquakes in Hawaii.”
His talk begins at 6:30 p.m. today in the Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. It is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit hvo.wr.usgs.gov, email askHVO@usgs.gov or call 967-8844.
Community meeting on lava flow Thursday
The next lava flow community update meeting will be held with representatives from Hawaii County Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pahoa High School cafeteria.
In addition, Hawaii County has established an Incident Command Center and Informational Resource Center at the Pahoa Community Center. Residents are invited to the information center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday this week for answers to their questions.
For the latest Civil Defense message, visit hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts. For more information, contact Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
Imiloa talk focuses on black holes
Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Maunakea Skies talk will bring the planetarium audience to the edge of darkness. Geoffrey Bower, chief scientist for Hawaii operations of the Academica Sinica Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, will discuss “Black Holes: the Monsters of the Universe” at 7 p.m. Friday at the center.
Massive black holes are thought to be located at the centers of all galaxies. With masses up to a billion times that of the sun, these compact objects are efficient and powerful sources of energy, governing the formation of stars and the growth of galaxy clusters throughout the history of the universe. At the same time, black holes provide a unique laboratory for exploring extreme gravity and testing the theory of general relativity. Bower will provide a tour from the most distant and most powerful black holes to the starved black hole haunting the Milky Way.
The program will be hosted by Cam Wipper, Imiloa planetarium staff. He will provide observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawaii, pointing out prominent constellations and stars one can see this time of year.
The cost to attend is $8 for individual, dual, kupuna and family members; $6 for patron members; free for silver, gold and corporate members. Nonmember rate is $10. Tickets are available at the Imiloa front desk or by phone at 969-9703.
Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii is located at 600 Imiloa Place in Hilo. For more information, visit imiloahawaii.org, or call 969-9703.
VFW auxiliary meeting Saturday
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 12122, meets at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at its new location, 74-5543 Kaiwi St., Suite 185A (behind Kona Locksmith).
Friday will be POW/MIA Recognition Day at the VFW Post location, with music by the band Endless Summer.
For more information, contact Beverly Skarnes at 329-6261.
Candlelight vigil slated Friday night
A candlelight vigil for anyone who is healing from the loss of a loved one to suicide is scheduled at sunset Friday at the Old Kona Airport Park beach pavilion. The vigil will begin at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring photos they would like to share.
For more information, call 333-8988.