LFA training offered today
Little fire ant training will be offered for free to yard care personnel today in Kainaliu.
The training, which gets underway at 3 p.m., will cover the signs of an infestation, how to choose the right products and maximize bait treatment, and how to prevent the spread of the pest to other areas.
Hosted by the Big Island Invasive Species Council, the training will be offered at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Kona Extension Office off Mamalahoa Highway in Kainaliu.
Info: Email biisc@hawaii.edu or call 933-3340.
Blue Zones Project kickoff Saturday
Blue Zones Project will hold its West Hawaii Kickoff event Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Bring the ohana down to Kona Commons from 1:30-5:30 p.m. to celebrate Hawaii becoming the first county in the nation to be designated a Blue Zones Demonstration Site. The free event will feature National Geographic Explorer and New York Times bestselling author of “The Blue Zones” and “The Blue Zones Solution” Dan Buettner, as well as entertainment, food samples, activities, prizes, giveaways and more.
Info: http://info.bluezonesproject.com/wh/kickoff.
Diana Duff to discuss drought-tolerant plants
Diana Duff and special guests will present information about plants that can thrive with very little water in a xeriscape garden on Saturday at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.
During the presentation, which starts at 10 a.m., attendees will learn about cacti and succulent species.
Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona with the Community Seed Library, this program is free to the public.
Info: 327-4327.
Retired military association holds luncheon
The Big Island Retired Military Association holds its luncheon at noon on Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
All retired military and spouses are welcome. BIRMA organizes activities and community service events for members. Lunch is $10 and will be followed by a coffee farm tour.
Info: Call 935-1946 for directions and reservations.
Disability legislative forum slated
The West Hawaii Development Disabilities Committee invites the public to meet state and county officials along with support organizations for the second annual West Hawaii Disability Legislative Forum. The free event will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Old Kona Airport Park’s Makaeo Events Pavilion.
The open format allows for policymakers to answer questions about disability-related issues such as employment, housing, transportation, etc. Provider Agencies and related organizations will prepare booths with information on many available services. To reserve a booth, contact Grace Miyata at 322-1504.
Attendees will be able to hand in written questions to the presenters on that day or submit them in advance to Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/ 1960731100838289.
Light refreshments will be served.
Info: Contact Don Zero at (509) 879-1040 or Jesse Floyd at 936-4061.