Orchid sale and show coming up
The Kona Orchid Society will hold its annual show and sale at the big pavilion at the Old Kona Airport Park.
The show is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
There will be many orchid and plant vendors, along with several artists, jewelers and craftsmen. Speakers are also scheduled throughout the two-day event.
Info: Jan Rae, 325-4991.
Rotary Clubs announce upcoming speakers
West Hawaii Mediation Executive Director Zahera Knowles and Case Manager Chelsea LaFrance will address Rotary Club of Kona Mauka during its meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s restaurant. Info: Gary Rovelstad, RGRKonaMauka@gmail.com, 324-0318.
The Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will hear from Nestorio Domingo, who has worked as a civilian flight test engineer for the U.S. Air Force and is a member of the Acquisition Workforce under the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He will provide an insight of what acquisition workforce engineers do to ensure that expensive weapon systems acquisitions such as the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and F-22 Raptor Air Superiority Fighter, are provided the capabilities needed to win wars or help maintain peace. Weekly meetings are held from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: Bev Fraser at 936-9965 or rotarybev@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of North Hawaii holds its monthly board meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch in Waimea. Info: Erik Jacobson at 345-9033 or erik@sleepydog.com.
Rotary Club of Kona hosts Denise Stromberg, Kailua-Kona Library branch manager during its meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Info: James Resor at jcresor@yahoo.com.
Visitors are always welcome.
Applications accepted for Youth Conservation Corps
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corps program. The program provides gainful employment and an educational experience in the conservation of natural and historical heritage. Youth Conservation Corps workers will participate in conservation and preservation related projects park-wide and work with all park divisions.
This year’s program will run from June 13 through July 23. Applicants for crew member positions must be between the ages of 15 and 18 during the term of employment. Enrollees work 40 hours per week and earn $8.50/hour. Applications are due by May 27 and may be obtained at the park.
Info: Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, 328-2326 or Felipe Galieto, 328-2326, extension 1314.
Senior Roundtable Hui meets
The Senior Roundtable Hui holds a “Vets Memory-Share” during its meeting from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday at Pink Mocha Cafe above Home Depot.
The discussion will revolve around memories of military service, friends, and relatives.
The hui is a gathering of seniors, family members, those in the aging industry and anyone interested in aging issues. There is no charge for the meeting other than if purchasing coffee or tea. Parking is easy access and free.
Info: Laura Guluzzy, 326-2100, writerlsg@gmail.com.
Girl Scouts earn car care badge
Auto Body Hawaii teamed up with Girls Scouts of Hawaii to help them earn their car care badge.
Providing the hands-on presentation was Auto Body Hawaii’s General Manager Dale Matsumoto.
The class is designed to better acquaint the girls with their vehicles’ maintenance needs before they reach driving age. They learned about vehicle safety, basic auto maintenance, and what to do if they are involved in an accident.
Girls attending the event earned a car care badge and a goody bag with other information and gifts from Auto Body Hawaii. The event is open to any registered Girl Scout. Girls who wish to participate in next year’s clinic can contact Marci Goldman-Manker, Membership and Program Services Coordinator Hawaii Island Girl Scouts of Hawaii at 966-9376, mamanker@girlscouts-hawaii.org.
Workshop explains how to start a business
A workshop titled “How To Start A Business In Hawaii” will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m Wednesday at Gateway Center, Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
Dennis Boyd will lead the class. Cost is $20.
Register: hisbdc.org. Info: 327-3680.