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Online survey about dengue fever outbreak underway

The Hawaii Department of Health is conducting a survey about Big Island residents’ response to the dengue outbreak.

Results will help to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of respondents related to mosquito illness and prevention and will help to coordinate future activities on this topic.

The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DOHDENV86.

VFW weekly schedule announced

VFW Post 12122 behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street has several events planned this week.

The activities committee meets at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Pasta will be served with a salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. July 8 for $5. The public is invited.

The VFW’s monthly meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. July 9. Also, that day, the VFW Auxiliary will hold a yard sale and flea market from 7 a.m. to noon in Kailua View Estates. To donate items, call Leona at 329-8208.

Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.

Rotary Clubs announce upcoming speakers

Lt. Patrick Kawai from the Sheriff Department will address Rotary Club of Kona Mauka during its meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Teshima’s restaurant. Info: Sharon Taylor, maukarotary2016@gmail.com, 747-1802.

On Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will welcome Rotary District Governor Elect, Nalani Flinn. Weekly meetings are held from 6:45-7:45 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: Dennis Rast at (805) 217-9151 or hdr.rotary2016@gmail.com.

In Waimea, the Rotary Club of North Hawaii will hold its monthly board meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Anna Ranch. Info: Aaron Spielman at (808) 937-5511, aaron@naneastudios.com.

Rotary Club of Kona holds its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.

Info: Lori Burgoon, lori.burgoon@morganstanley.com, 987-9967.