Stroke survivor support group meets
A stroke survivor support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Life Care Center of Kona, 78-6957 Kamehameha III Road.
There is no charge to join the group for adult stroke survivors. Caregivers are welcome to introduce a stroke survivor.
Info: Kevin Rhinehart, kevin@kevinrhinehart.com or Abbey Fudolig, director of social services, at Life Care Center of Kona, 322-2790.
American Legion meeting, trash pickup planned
The American Legion Kona Post 20 and American Legion Auxiliary meets at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Elks Club in the Old Kona Industrial Area.
The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with fellowship and cocktails. The meeting commences at 4, with dinner following the meeting. Dinner reservations: David Carlson, 325-6491 or Antonio Gaspar, 345-5478.
Also, the Post 20 Adopt-A-Highway trash pick up is planned Saturday, June 11. Members will meet at 6 a.m. the entrance of Pualani Estates at the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Puapuaanui Street.
Kupuna Singles meet for dinner
Kona Kupuna Singles will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Harbor House.
Reservations: 339-7397.
Real estate and condo specialist consultations offered
The Real Estate Commission will convene its standing committee meetings at the Hawaii Island Realtors office in Hilo on Wednesday. The Laws and Rules Review Committee meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by the Condominium Review Committee meeting and the Education Review Committee meeting.
Real estate licensees, government officials, members of the condominium community, educators, and interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate at these public meetings. Members of the Real Estate Commission and the Commission’s staff will be present. The committees invite comments and recommendations on current and future programs.
Concurrently, a real estate specialist and a condominium specialist will be available for individual meetings between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. or by appointment.
Info: Real Estate Branch, 586-2643 or 974-4000, ext. 62643.
Class offered for wedding professionals
The Hawaii Island Wedding Association invites wedding professionals to a class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Networking Executive Center, 77 Mohouli St., Suite 101 in Hilo.
Managing Your Online Reviews will be taught by Denise Laitinen, who is a content savant, marketing consultant, social media trainer and the driving force behind DLC Hawaii Media.
The Hawaii Island Wedding Association is a group of wedding professionals joining together to network, learn, and educate for the purpose of bringing recognition to the Hawaii Island wedding industry.
The class is free to association members and $25 for nonmembers.
Info and registration: hiweddingassociation.com.
Kailua-Kona Seniors meet Wednesday
The Kailua-Kona Seniors meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai.
After a brief meeting, the seniors will walk or ride to visit Hulihee Palace. The entrance fee is to be paid in advance. There is no handicap parking on the palace grounds.
Info: BJ, 325-0545 or Peggy, 937-2380.
Daughters of Hawaii meeting planned
The Daughters of Hawaii and Calabash Cousins meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hulihee Palace.
Information of upcoming events and activities will be discussed and members birthdays will be celebrated. There will be refreshments following the meeting. Guests are welcome.
Membership info: B. K. Calder, 345-2691, Renee Robinson, 326-7567, Lale Kam at 938-6394.
Kona Traffic Safety Committee meets
Kona Traffic Safety Committee meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday. The committee creates an opportunity for concerned members of the community to meet with county and state officials who can help mitigate traffic safety problems. Everyone will be heard. New ideas are welcome.
The committee meets the second Thursday of each month in the Community Halau, Building G of the West Hawaii Community Center. There is easy access and plenty of parking in the makai parking lot next Building G.
Low vision support group holds social hour
The Low Vision Support Group of the West Hawaii Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind hosts a meet and greet social hour at 11 a.m. Friday at Hale Halawai.
Those struggling with vision loss will learn how they cope with daily living challenges. This meeting is free and open to the public.
The group meets monthly to share information, resources and support.
Info: nfb-westhi.org or call John, (405) 821-0924.
Household hazardous waste collection Saturday
Household hazardous waste will be collected from 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station.
The event is for household generated and self-hauled waste only. Business, government agency, nonprofit and farm waste are not accepted. Electronic waste and tires will not be accepted.
Some types of acceptable household hazardous waste are automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent lights and pesticides and latex paint. For a list of acceptable or unacceptable refuse, visit hawaiizerowaste.org.
The next collection event at the Kealakehe transfer station will be Dec. 10.
Info: Chris Chin-Chance, recycling specialist with the Department of Environmental Management, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us.