Rotary Clubs announce upcoming speakers
The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will welcome Pablo Beimler, education and outreach coordinator for Hawaii Wildfire Management from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s restaurant. For more information, contact Larry Kniffin at 557-1178 or maukarotary2014@gmail.com.
On Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will host Michaeloha Elam, maestro for the Kona Chamber Orchestra, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. For more information, contact KC Mahoney at 769-8148 or kc.mahoney@employment-experts.com.
In Waimea, the Rotary Club of North Hawaii will host Billy Bergin from the Paniolo Preservation Society from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch. For more information, contact Joyce Riggen at 640-1930 or jmriggen@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of Kona will be hearing from Rotary members as they share information about their vocations from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. For more information, contact James Resor at jresor@pmghawaii.com.
A Rotary Means Business networking meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Humpy’s. For more information, contact Laura Guluzzy at writerlsg@gmail.com.
Active shooter presentation planned
The Hawaii Police Department will hold an active shooter presentation from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kona police station conference room in Kealakehe. The class will help attendees increase their survivability should they encounter an active shooter or other type of active violent incident.
Police will provide information on previous incidents of mass violence, best practices for those caught in such situations and how to work together as a community toward prevention.
Kealakekua Library offers free solar system program
Explore the solar system in a fun, free and interactive activity at the Kealakekua Public Library from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. Learn about the sizes of planets and distances between planets in the solar system. This program is conducted by the University of Hawaii’s Institute of Astronomy and is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Funds available to help neighborhoods reduce wildfire risk
Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization has $5,000 for up to four participating neighborhoods to conduct a community fuels reduction project. Those with fire-prone vegetation overrunning their neighborhood may apply by rallying at least 10 households to sign on.
Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization is located at 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 211, Waimea.
Call 885-0900 or email admin@hawaiiwildfire.org for more information.