About Town | 12-9-14

Co-Dependents Anonymous women’s meeting is Thursday

The Co-Dependents Anonymous women’s meeting will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Unity Church sanctuary, 75-5722 Hanama Place. The nonprofit is supported by voluntary contributions of attending members.

For more information, email kona.womensgroup@gmail.com or call 990-2649.

Commission to hear testimony on Keauhou Aquifer

The state Commission on Water Resource Management will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, to hear public testimony and decide whether to continue to process to designate the Keauhou Aquifer System Area as a designated ground water management area.

The petition for the ground water management area designation is from the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Testimony will be taken from the petitioner, government agencies and representatives and the public.

The public may submit written comments at any time. Previously submitted written or oral testimony do not need to be sent again.

For more information, contact Commission on Water Resource Management at 587-0214, dlnr.cwrm@hawaii.gov or visit dlnr.hawaii.gov/cwrm. Information about the petition to designate the Keauhou Aquifer and the preliminary findings of fact are at dlnr.hawaii.gov/cwrm/groundwater/activities/keauhou.

Civil Air Patrol cadets to place wreaths at veterans cemetery

Kona Civil Air Patrol Cadets will hold a wreath-placing ceremony at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Saturday.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which begins at 7 a.m. to coincide with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

For more information on the Civil Air Patrol, contact Commander Lisa Myrick at capkona@gmail.com or 333-9061.

VFW meeting is Saturday

Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the post on Kaiwi Street. A vote will be taken to increase the yearly dues. All members are urged to attend. Th meeting will also outline plans for the coming year.

Contact Dick Skarnes at 818-384-7500 for more information.

Kailua-Kona Seniors to view charity trees

The Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 17 at Hale Halawai. Members will travel to Mauna Lani Bay Hotel to view the annual Charity Trees display. Members will have lunch at the Queens’ MarketPlace, food court. Attendees should bring money for transportation.

For more information, call Billie at 315-8367 or Pat at 329-2424. Church fun night planned Saturday

Hoolokahi Congregational Church will hold a Christian fun night from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at its meeting space in Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook. The event will include a rummage sale, an open-mic sing along with Robert Fitts Sr., games and refreshments. Families with children are welcome. There will be no charge but donations will be accepted.

For more information, call Linda Kunimitsu at 640-3226.

Kona Amateur Radio Society meets Saturday

Kona Amateur Radio Society will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 808 Cafe. All Ham radio operators and anyone interested in the hobby are welcome to this informal breakfast.

For more information, call Stuart Johnston at 896-1290.

Merrie Monarchs to perform at Hulihee Palace

Hulihee Palace wraps up its free 2014 Afternoon at Hulihee Palace schedule at 4 p.m. Sunday with a remembrance of Princess Bernice Pauahi, benefactress of Kamehamea Schools, presenting hula and serenade by the Merrie Monarchs. Donations are appreciated. Bring a beach mat or chair.

Kona Judiciary Complex to be discussed

The Hawaii State Judiciary invites the public to attend an informational open house regarding the Kona Judiciary Complex from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G. Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by Thursday to pao@courts.hawaii.gov.