VFW schedule announced
VFW Post 12122 behind Kona Locksmith off Kaiwi Street has several events planned.
The Activities Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Chicken will be served with salad and a dessert starting at 5 p.m. Friday for $5. The public is welcome.
VFW Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 on Saturday.
Info: Dale Ross, (425) 244-6230.
Firefighter training at KOA this week
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will hold live fire training at Kona International Airport for the Hawaii District Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and on Wednesday and Thursday.
The exercise is an annual requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration. Firefighters will test their response protocol to a live emergency scenario involving burning fuel. The exercise will produce smoke.
West Hawaii forum schedule announced
Community Enterprises has announced the schedule of West Hawaii forums for the year. All forum events and schedules are subject to change. Check the West Hawaii Forum website for details.
Is Vog – Volcanic Smog, Hawaii Island’s Number One Health Hazard will he held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16 at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event/vog/
A 2017 Hawaii Legislative Outlook will be from 6-8 p.m. March 30 at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event/2017-state-legislative-outlook/
Hawaii County Waste Water Treatment – Wasted Effort? is the topic of the forum from 6-8 p.m. April 20 at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/
New Mayor, New County Budget Priorities will be from 6-8 p.m. May 18 at West Hawaii Civic Center. www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/
Hawaii Island’s Healthy Lifestyle Belies an Underlying Problem is from 6-8 p.m. June 16 at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/
Beyond Oil – Hawaii’s Clean Energy Promise is planned from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14 at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/
The topic of the Oct. 19 forum will be announced as community topics development. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at West Hawaii Civic Center. Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/
Rapid Ohia Death, How Bad Is It, What Will Stop It? will be the topic from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Info:
Info: www.westhawaiiforum.org/event-calendar/