Rotary Clubs announce upcoming speakers
The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will hear from Rotarian Steve Pine, who will discuss his work as a dentist at West Hawaii Community Health Center. The meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s restaurant. For more information, contact Larry Kniffin at 557-1178 or maukarotary2014@gmail.com.
The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will host Kenneth Van Bergen of Hawaii County Parks and Recreation from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesday at Humpy’s on the second floor. For more information, contact Bev Fraser at 936-9965 or rotarybev@gmail.com.
The Rotary Club of North Hawaii will hear from Dan Zaloudek, a Rotarian, who will discuss networking. The meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch in Waimea. For more information, contact Joyce Riggen at 640-1930 or jmriggen@gmail.com.
Kira Lee will discuss Hawaiian art during the The Rotary Club of Kona meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. For more information, contact James Resor at jcresor@yahoo.com.
Kailua-Kona Seniors hold business meeting
The Kailua-Kona Seniors will hold a quarterly business meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai.
Members are encouraged to present ideas they would like the club to pursue. March birthdays will be celebrated.
For more information, call Dave at 345-1388 or Pat at 329-2424.
Chamber networking event planned at Hulihee Palace
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly networking event, AfterHours, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hulihee Palace.
This month’s event is co-hosted by The Food Basket and Altres. Attendees link with other businesses while learning about the local business community. Pupu and refreshments will be served. Cost is $15 for chamber members and first-time nonmembers, $30 for repeat nonmembers.
Registration and prepayment is required as this event will sell out. To register, visit kona-kohala.com. For more information, contact the chamber at 329-1758 or info@kona-kohala.com.
Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meets
A Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the ADRC Training Room, 1055 Kinoole St., Hilo.
The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be posted on Hawaii County’s website.
For more information, contact Sandy Arriola at 961-8600.
Stonecroft Women’s Connection meets in Naalehu
North Kohala resident Debbie Trump will share her faith-based story, “I Did It My Way…And It Didn’t Work” during a Stonecroft Women’s Connection luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Gilligan’s Cafe in the Discovery Harbor golfcourse clubhouse.
Also, Stonecroft Western States Regional Director Karen Kasser will share new vision for the 26-year-old international ministry.
The luncheon is $20 per person and includes food provided by Gilligan’s Cafe. Reservations are required. Contact Robin Wagner at 329-3088 or ktt.kona@yahoo.com by Wednesday.
For more information, contact Jen McGeehan at 747-2365 or jenmcgeehan1@gmail.com.
Beginning bridge lessons offered
The Kona Bridge Club is offering a five-week class that will teach the basics of bridge. Classes are from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning this Thursday at the new Kuliana Charter School in the top building of Pottery Terrace, 75-5995 Kuakini Highway.
Playing bridge has been shown to have many positive effects on the mental function of people who learn the game.
Those who have never played card games are welcome. For more information, call Rexanne at 345-0036.
Free estate planning workshop offered
Warren Chong, an independent associate with LegalShield, will lead a basic estate planning workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Suite Possibilities, in the Chamber of Commerce Building in Suite 102 in Kailua-Kona.
The workshop is free. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, call Warren Chong at 325-1060.
Tutu’s House programs announced
Robert M. Hinz Jr. will teach a workshop about maximizing Social Security and retirement income from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Tutu’s House in Waimea.
Also, a recycling and composting workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday with Samantha Robinson and Noah Dodd of Recycle Hawaii. Families and beginners are welcome.
There are no fees for Tutu’s House programs, but donations are welcome. To register for a program, call 885-6777.