Kona Coffee Living History Farm extends hours
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm is extending its hours during the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, operating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Nov. 13 with a special admission rate of $10 for those wearing a festival button.
Attendees may stroll through the historic farm that tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. During the self-guided experience, guests may walk among coffee trees, meet a Kona Nightingale, or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their coffee.
Info: konahistorical.org.
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers meets Monday
The West Hawaii chapter of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at 81-6393 Mamalahoa Highway, a half mile south of Konawaena Elementary School Road.
Nonmembers are welcome. Author Sunny Savage will discuss her recent book “Wild Food Plants of Hawaii” and answer questions.
Attendees are encouraged to bring fruit for sampling and to talk story.
Info: Brian Lievens, president of the West Hawaii Chapter, 895-8753, greenwizard@hawaii.rr.com, or Ken Love, executive director, 323-2417 kenlove@hawaiiantel.net
Peace dances slated Sunday
Dances of Universal Peace will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at New Thought Center in Kealakekua.
Info: Swami Om, 323-3344
Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary meets Monday
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary will hold its monthly board meeting at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the hospital conference room. Visitors are welcome.
In addition, a bake sale is held from 7 to 9 a.m. every Friday in the hospital cafeteria.
Info: kchauxiliary@hotmail.com, kchauxiliary.org
Kona Interfaith Meditation Society meets Monday
The Kona Interfaith Meditation Society will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden, 75-1048 Henry St.
The program will include the second part of a multi-part video entitled “Jesus and Buddha: Paths to Awakening.” The video features Richard Rohr and James Finley, practitioners and teachers of the contemplative path. There will also be discussion, a period of silence and refreshments.
An introduction to meditation class is offered at 5 p.m.
Info: Farley Jones, wfjj5@yahoo.com
UnCollege experience-based program discussed
Parker School invites the community to a presentation and discussion with Evert Zelaya and Cody Hartley with UnCollege, an experience-based program to empower young adults to take control of their education through a blended approach of self-directed learning. The presentation is open to the public and will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Parker School’s Theatre.
Parents are encouraged to attend to learn about the different opportunities and options available to help children reach their full potential.
UnCollege uses self-directed learning, mentorship, one-on-one coaching, skill building and practice through gap year programs aimed at better equipping students for future endeavors. Research shows those who take a gap year before attending college have a lower student burnout rate, higher grade point averages, are more likely to graduate than peer, perform better in their first semester at college and have higher job satisfaction after graduating.
Input sought on proposed sea cucumber harvesting limits
In response to large-scale commercial harvest of sea cucumbers earlier this year, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources has scheduled public hearings on a new rule to permanently regulate sea cumber harvesting in state waters.
The West Hawaii public meeting will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Kealakehe High School cafeteria.
Currently all sea cumber harvest is prohibited by a 120-day emergency rule.
The proposed new rule will provide long-term protection of sea cucumbers. Those unable to attend can submit written testimony by Nov. 20 to Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 330, Honolulu, HI 96813 or dlnr.aquatics@hawaii.gov.
Class teaches how to write a business plan
Participants of a business workshop will learn how to develop a business plan or revise an existing one with step-by-step instructions. The session will include business plan financials.
The class will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m Tuesday at Kuakini Tower, Suite 212A in Kailua-Kona. Cost is $20.
Register: hisbdc.org. Info: 327-3680.