Blue Zones Project discussed Tuesday
The Blue Zones Project was inspired by an examination of communities across the globe where people were living the longest in good health. National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner uncovered nine evidence-based common denominators among these original Blue Zones, such as moving naturally and having a sense of purpose. The five original Blue Zones areas include Okinawa, Japan and Loma Linda, Calif. Several mainland communities have started to take notice and are working to become certified Blue Zones communities. The Big Island could be next. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A, the public is invited to learn what steps can be taken to extend the quality and longevity of our lives and how the community can become a Blue Zones Project demonstration site.
Rotary Clubs announce speakers
The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka welcomes Carrie Kuwada Phipps talking about the Fast Track programs available at Hawaii Community College on Tuesday. Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. each Tuesday at Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. For more information, contact Larry Kniffin at 557-1178 or maukarotary2014@gmail.com.
On Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will host Heidemarie Koop, director of Hawaii Island program for Child &Family Services. For more information, contact Mike May at 756-5565 or miketransworld@hawaii.rr.com. Meetings are held from 6:45 ro 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse, second floor, Coconut Grove Marketplace.
In Waimea, the Rotary Club of North Hawaii will be having an off-site meeting at Kahilu Theater. For more information, contact Joyce Riggen at 640-1930 or jmriggen@gmail.com.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Kona will hear from cardiologist Lawrence Derbes. Thursday meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. For more information, contact Liz Heiman at 960-7353 or liz@regardingsales.com.
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Visitors are welcome.
Shriners meeting for lunch Wednesday
All resident and visiting Shriners are invited to lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Fish Hopper Restaurant on Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Literacy Council meets Thursday
The Kona Literacy Council meets at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kailua Learning Center located at the Kailua Village Condominiums, 75-5766 Kuakini Highway, No. 106A.
The council was organized in 1972 and administers the Kailua Learning Center. The trained volunteer tutors help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and citizenship skills. The service is free to all adults.
Members and anyone interested in learning about the Kona Literacy Council are invited to attend. For more information, call 329-1180.
More than 50 manta rays counted in 1 night
An all-time record of manta rays have been seen in one single night on the Kona Coast.
On Sept. 21, 46 manta rays were seen in Makako Bay near Kona International Airport during a night dive and an additional five mantas were encountered at a Keauhou site. A total of 51 manta rays is the highest number ever seen since the Manta Ray Experience started back in 1991.
Visit mantaadvocateshawaii.com for more information.