Little fire ant workshops planned
A workshop titled Little Fire Ant Sampling and Control for Commercial Growers will be held Wednesday in the Kona Cooperative Extension Service conference room, 79-7381 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua.
Two sessions are available: from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Register by today. Contact Gina at 322-4892 or at ginab@hawaii.ede. Sessions are limited to 30 participants.
During this hands-on workshop, Heather Forester of Hawaii Ant Lab, will teach participants about little fire ant management basics. She will guide participants in surveying for the ants and demonstrate mixing bait for treatment. Participants will be given a free sampling kit.
Those who suspect little fire ants on their farm should bring a frozen or dead sample. Collect the ants in a jar or plastic container with a tight lid, freeze the ants for at least two days, and provide your name, collection location, and contact information with your sample.
VFW plans announced
VFW Post 12122 will host several events this week.
Jean’s pasta will be served with salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday. The public is invited. Cost is $5.
The Marine Corps League meets at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
The monthly Commander’s Dinner will also be Saturday starting with camaraderie from 4-6 p.m., followed by dinner from 6-8 p.m. Baby backs will be served with pineapple slaw, rice, ragout, rolls and dessert for $15. Reservations: 326-5675.
Info: Don Zero, (509) 879-1040.
Parenting class planned
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk introduces specific skills that make life with children easier and more satisfying.
This is a six-week parenting course starts Aug. 30 and will be held weekly from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Call to sign up at 331-8777. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who attend and participate in the entire series.
Founded in 1997, the mission of Neighborhood Place of Kona is to ensure the well-being of children and their families by promoting environments of peace and safety.
Schatz Seniors High School Internship Program seeks applicants
The office of Sen. Brian Schatz is accepting applications for this year’s Schatz Seniors High School Internship Program. The internship provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate and encourages students to be advocates in their schools and communities. Schatz Seniors will work with outreach staff, identify issues of interest to their communities and attend and staff special events.
This is not an office position. Students will complete the majority of assignments in their homes, schools and communities and should miss little or no class time. The internship runs from October through April 2017, and interns must commit for the full term. Public, private, charter, and homeschool seniors may apply. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email throughout the internship. Schatz Seniors will be selected based on their involvement in their community, diversity of interests and life experiences, and demonstrated leadership.
Applications are due by Sept. 16 and can be found at schatz.senate.gov.
Info: 523-2061.
Internships for undergraduate and graduate students are also available year-round in Shatz’s Washington, D.C. and Honolulu offices.