Christmas tree and specialty crop workshop slated
Landowners growing or wanting to grow Christmas trees and other specialty crops are invited to the Specialty Farmer Business Training Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Oct. 21 at the Hilo Yacht Club.
The workshop is free but seating is limited.
Small Business Development Center Hawaii Business instructors will conduct the free workshop. This workshop is part of the Aina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project, which involves importing and propagating seed and outplanting fir seedlings on Hawaii Island.
Space is limited. Reserve a seat by Saturday by emailing hfia@hawaiiforest.org. Info: HFIA Executive Director Heather Simmons, 933-9411, heather.hfia@hawaiiforest.org.
Rotary Clubs announce weekly meetings
Rotary Club member Eric Curtis, who recently took an extended trip to China and Pakistan, will talk about his China experience during the The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka meeting. It is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Info: Sharon Taylor, alohasharon11@yahoo.com.
On Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise will welcome author Michael Malaghan, who recently published “Picture Bride,” his first novel. Meetings are held at 7 a.m. Wednesdays on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: President Dennis Rast, 464-4855, hdr.rotary2016@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of North Hawaii will hold its monthly board meeting and will discuss the upcoming Octoberfest fundraiser from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Anna Ranch in Waimea. Info: Aaron Spielman, 937-5511, aaron@naneastudios.com.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Kona will meet at the Kona Historical Society in Kealakekua. It’s bread baking day in the Portuguese stone ovens and participants will have an opportunity to place an order for bread to take home. Weekly meetings are normally held from noon to 1 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Info: Lori Burgoon, lori.burgoon@morganstanley.com, 987-9967.
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Visitors are welcome.
Senior ID cards issued
The Coordinated Services of the Elderly Program of the Elderly Activities Division issues Senior ID cards for those age 60 or older Monday through Friday at the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo.
Cards will also be issued from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kmart in Kailua-Kona, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Hale Hauoli Senior Center in Honokaa, from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 10 at St. Jude’s Church in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Kohala Coordinates Services of the Elderly, from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 11 at L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center in Waimea, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Kailua-Kona Wal-Mart, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at West Hawaii Civic Center Building B.
Caregiver tips discussed
The Senior Roundtable Hui will discuss caregiver tips during its meeting from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday at Pink Mocha Cafe mauka of Home Depot.
The group gathers on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss aging issues and is facilitated by Gerontologist Laura Guluzzy.
Info: 326-2100 or (650) 242-6000.
Seniors heading to Hawi
The Kailua-Kona Seniors will take an excursion to Hawi on Wednesday. Time is allowed to tour the town and to enjoy lunch at Bamboo Restaurant. Members who have signed up for the trip and paid the transportation fee should meet their transportation at 9 a.m. at the Kmart parking lot.
There is no meeting at Hale Halawai this week.
Info: BJ, 325-0545 or Billie, 315-8367.