Daughters of Hawaii and Calabash Cousins meet
Daughters of Hawaii and Calabash Cousins will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday on the lawn at Hulihee Palace on Alii Drive. Information of upcoming activities and events will be discussed.
Music and refreshments are planned. Guests and potential members are welcome. Membership also includes men.
For membership information, call Geri Eckert at 322-0666 or Lale Kam at 938-6394
Lava flow update meeting set
Representatives from Hawaii County Civil Defense and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will give a lava flow update at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Pahoa High School cafeteria.
In addition, the County has established an incident command center and informational resource center that is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Pahoa Community Center. For the latest Civil Defense message, go to hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts. For more information, contact Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
Buddhist class offered in Volcano
A Buddhist class on the Lamrim teaching of death and impermanence will be held from 4 to 5:45 p.m Sunday at Niaulani Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village.
The class will also explore the tantric meditation on death and the stages of dying. The class is free and open to nonBuddhists with no experience is required. For more information, call 985-7470.
A walk in the park planned Sunday
The public is invited to join the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes Park for a “Sunday Walk in the Park” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Led by wildlife biologist Thane Pratt, the 3.5-mile walk explores the summit area of the park. Be prepared for variable weather conditions including sun, wind, rain and cold.
The hike is free for Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes Park members. Nonmembers may join to attend. Annual memberships are $30 for individuals and $45 for families.
To register, call 985-7373 or email admin@fhvnp.org. For more information, visit fhvnp.org. Park entrance fees apply.
Vegetarian Society meets Monday
Kona Vegetarian Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Pottery Terrace Suite 323. Nonvegetarians are welcome.
For information, call Doc Martin at 327-0354.
Valentine’s Day party to raise funds for Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Kona Mauka is planning a decadent Valentine’s Day party with gourmet food, fine wine, live music and a silent auction hosted at a private, oceanfront estate.
The event will be Feb. 14 and will help Rotary Club raise funds for scholarships and support community service projects. Past events have sold out. Reserve tickets by emailing sandee-crisp@hawaii.rr.com or calling 987-0184.
Kupuna Singles meet for lunch
Kupuna Singles will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16 for lunch at Big Island Grill. Call 329-0883 for more information.