Dolphin, whale researcher gives presentation
At the next Kona Science Cafe, Robin Baird, author of the new book “The Lives of Hawaii’s Dolphins and Whales: Natural History and Conservation,” will share information and images from the book on many species of whales and dolphins in Hawaii. He will talk about how humans have learned about these species, including using acoustics, photo-identification, genetics and satellite tagging.
The event is from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Gateway Energy Center, 73-4485 Kahilihili St.
Attendees are invited to bring a pupu and non-alcoholic beverages to share during the potluck.
Info: Rod Hinman, rod@auroraresearch.com, 989-0977.
Monk seal talk geared for keiki
The Kailua-Kona Public Library will host a program for ages 8 -11 on protecting Hawaiian monk seals. It is planned from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday.
Susannah Welch, the outreach and education associate for the Marine Wildlife Program, will educate children on protecting the seals and the use of barbless circle hooks in recreational fishing. Participants will create their own barbless hook and will receive a keiki angler fishing kit.
The program is limited to the first 20 children and their adult caregivers. Reservations will be accepted until June 20, while availability lasts.
Info: 327-4327.
Kailua-Kona Seniors hold business meeting
The Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai.
The group will hold its quarterly business meeting. Members should attend to learn of the club’s activities and plans for the remainder of the year. June birthdays will also be celebrated.
Info: Cathy, (210) 218-3046.
Students earn degrees at the University of San Diego
Hunter Ainslie of Waimea earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and real estate from the University of San Diego. Also, Dray Wilson of Kailua-Kona graduated that university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Electric vehicle program extended
The Hawaiian Electric Companies have gained approval to continue the DC Fast Charger program designed to encourage ownership of plug-in electric vehicles (EV) in Hawaii. The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved the companies’ request to extend two EV pilot charging rates for five more years.
More than 5,000 electric vehicles are registered in the state. The Hawaiian Electric Companies now have a dozen EV Fast Chargers in operation to support EV drivers and make it easier for private companies to host a public fast charger that can bring a conventional EV battery from empty to an 80 percent charge in about 30 minutes.
Info: hawaiianelectric.com/goev, electricvehicle.hawaii.gov.