TMT representative discusses observatory design
Warren Skidmore will describe how the Thirty Meter Telescope design was developed to support a broad range of observing capabilities and how the observatory is being engineered. He’ll discuss some of the observational capabilities TMT will provide and some of the areas of study that will benefit from the TMT’s capabilities.
The talk is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at West Hawaii Civic Center in the Council Chambers. It is free.
Skidmore has been employed with the TMT project for nearly 14 years in many capacities.
Info: 329-1758, marketing@kona-kohala.com.
Hawaii Technology Academy hosts learning exhibition
Hawaii Technology Academy hosts its third annual Kona Learning Exhibition from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay Convention Center.
The public is invited to help HTA celebrate a year of blended learning. HTA students in grades K-12 will showcase their community service, science projects and extracurricular activities.
Hawaii Technology Academy is a statewide public charter school. Its blended learning model empowers students to succeed through face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction and independent learning.
Questions: Director of Communications Kristen Wolf at kwolf@myhta.org or (817) 505-5768.
Info: visit myhta.org.
Beginner computer class offered to seniors
Elderly Recreation Services is offering a beginner computer class from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, May 11 through June 8 at West Hawaii Civic Center. The session is tailored to students who have little to no computer experience and is open to anyone age 55 and older.
Attendees will learn basic computer skills including using Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet and setting up email accounts.
Class size is limited and advance registration for the five available slots is required. Cost is $10 and can be paid in advance at West Hawaii Civic Center or to the instructor on the first day of class.
Info: Elderly Recreation Services, 323-4340.
Rotary Clubs announce upcoming speakers
Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will hear from Lt. Pat Kawai from the Sheriff’s Department 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 welcome several members from the Nagoya South Rotary Club in Japan. Dave Bateman will give a talk titled, “Coffee 101.” Meetings are held from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: Bev Fraser, 936-9965, rotarybev@gmail.com.
Warren Skidmore, research scientist with the Thirty Meter Telescope, will discuss how the design was developed to support a broad range of observing. The meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch in Waimea. Info: Erik Jacobson, 345-9033, erik@sleepydog.com.
Skidmore will also discuss the design of TMT at the Rotary Club of Kona meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Info: James Resor at jcresor@yahoo.com.
Visitors are welcome.
Harry McKee Foundation scholarships honor Ka’u students
The Harry McKee Scholarship Foundation recently awarded five Ka’u students with $1,000 scholarships for the 2016–17 school year.
Students receiving a $1,000 scholarship are Monica Corvarrubio, Sheilla Felipe and Mahealani Enos, all seniors at Ka’u High School, Bernadette Cagampang, a Konawaena High School senior, and Kaweni Ibarra, a Ka’u High School graduate who now attends California State University Sacramento.
The McKee Scholarship Foundation is based in Ocean View, and is managed by a volunteer board of directors, who strive to carry on McKee’s legacy of providing students with higher education opportunities.
Info: mckeescholarshipfoundation.weebly.com
Life in combat zones discussed
American Legion Kona Post 20 meets Wednesday at the Kona Elks Lodge, across Kuakini Highway from Big Island Honda.
The guest speaker is Readiness NCO, Sgt. 1st Class Bernard Garcia, who will talk about life in combat zones and what is happening in the Hawaii Army National Guard. He is assigned to Hawaii Army National Guard in the Kealakekua Armory.
Fellowship and socialization is at 3:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 4 p.m. Dinner is at 5 p.m.
Reservations and info: Kalani Hamm, 329-7274, Antonio Gaspar 329-8791, or 345-5478.