* TODAY
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9-12 p.m., West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting at Hale Halawai. Bring your Food Facts, your stories of food likes and dislikes, both funny and serious. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Mele O Kona, a prospective chorus of Sweet Adelines International, is looking for women of all ages who love to sing! They sing 4-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. No musical knowledge or ability to read music is required. Rehearsals are 6-8 p.m. at Hualalai Regency. Info: Linda Rowand, 464-6135; or Barbara Cushman, 937-4518.
• Coffee berry borer conference, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona. Information event for farmers, researchers, Cooperative Extension, and other agricultural professionals to share knowledge on managing this coffee pest. Event is free; parking at the hotel is $5. Register online at http://cbbconference.eventbrite.com. Info: Jen Burt, burtjen@hawaii.edu or 322-0164.
• Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Makalei Golf Club’s Peacock Grill Café, 72-3890 Hawaii Belt Road, Kailua-Kona. Speaker will be Dru Kanuha, District 7 Council Member for the 2016-2018 Hawaii County Council. Info: Betty, eavisbj@aol.com, 896-2958.
• Kona Historical Society’s Hanohano O Kona Lecture Series features Hannah Kihalani Springer and kumu Keala Ching in a presentation called “Kona’s Place Names Through the Eyes of Kumu Hula and Kamaaina” at the Friends of NELHA Gateway Visitor Center, 5:30 p.m.
• Celebrating 30 Years of Women in Rotary with an afternoon tea at Hulihee Palace, 2-4 p.m., $30. Women interested in learning more about Rotary are welcome to attend. Info: Barbara Kossow: 938-0806.
• The Kailua-Kona Public Library welcomes poetry fans and writers ages 6 and up to learn about the diamante poetry style, 3-4 p.m. Join other young poets in building a diamante poem together, then on your own, and share your creative work with the group. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: 327-4327.
• Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meeting, 7 a.m. above Humpy’s Restaurant, featuring speaker Michael Fish on “Rotary Changes People’s Lives.” Info: Donna Urban-Higuchi, 938-5137.
• Restoration Advisory Board meeting for the former Waikoloa Maneuver Area in South Kohala, 6-8 p.m. at the Waikoloa Village Association Community Room, 68-1792 Melia St., Waikoloa Village. Review past actions and get a status update regarding ongoing environmental investigations and restoration activities. Open to the public. Info: Loren Zulick, 835-4305 or Loren.A.Zulick@usace.army.mil.
• “Distance-Based Degrees Programs” presentation at the Hawaii Community College – Palamanui campus, 5:30-6:30 p.m., room Koali (A 102). RSVP: Carrie Kuwada Phipps, Educational Specialist, at carriekp@hawaii.edu or 969-8808.
* FRIDAY
• Celebration of Love at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden, 75-1048 Henry St. in Kona, 6 p.m. Dinner and talk, “The Heart of Love” by Farley Jones, President of the Pacific Rim Education Foundation, and a pictorial overview of the global peace work of Reverend and Mrs. Moon on their annivesary. RSVP reservations to Chuck Frumin at (808) 987-4219. No walk-ins. Free.
• VFM on Kaiwi Street meal of chicken, salad and desert for $8, 5-7 p.m. All veterans and their family and guests are welcome and encouraged to join us. Info: Don Zero (509) 879-1040.
* SATURDAY
• Free document-shredding event by AARP Hawaii and Access Information Protected at the AIP facilities, 73-4164 Huli Koa Drive, Kailua-Kona. Bring old tax forms, bank statements, and other sensitive papers for convenient and confidential on-site destruction. AARP membership is not required. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of rice and canned goods or make a monetary donation to benefit Hawaii’s hungry families. Info: 329-9066 or https://aarp.cvent.com/shred4-28.
• World Tai Chi Qi Gong Day, Old Kona Airport Recreation Area, north end beachside, 10-11:30 a.m. Free, no experience necessary. Participate in this annual global event to celebrate the health and healing benefits of Chinese breathing exercises and martial arts. Info: Sifu Chee 938-6157 sifuchee@qigonghawaii.com.
* Marine Corps League will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday at 11:30. a.m. Saturday evening VFW on Kawai Street, dancing from 7-10 p.m. led by DJ Jack Crobaugh playing a varied genre for a $5. Info: Don Zero (509) 879-1040.
* APRIL 30
• AARP driver safety class to be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Palisades Rec Center at 73-1073 Kaiminani Drive. Avaliable to AARP members for $15, non-members for $20. Please arrive before 1 and bring your driver’s license, AARP card and payment. Info: George Kerker, 333-5512 or 895-2925.
• Deadline to enter the Hawaii Coffee Association 10th annual statewide Cupping Competition, which will take place July 27-28 at the Kauai Beach Resort. Cupping entrants receive one $50 discount per farm on conference registrations. Registration available online, www.hawaiicoffeeassociation.com. Info: Brian Webb, (919) 608-1210 or info@pacificcoffeeresearch.com.
* MAY 2
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Craft day with Bette Mehlhouse. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Kealakekua Public Library presents a screening of “Wonder,” starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, 3-4:50 p.m. Based on the award-winning book, “Wonder” tells of a boy with facial differences, entering the world of fifth grade. Free popcorn while supplies last. Info: 323-7585.
* MAY 3
• Kupuna Singles lunch, 11 a.m. at Rebel Kitchen. Info: 326-1288.
* MAY 4
• Kealakekua Public Library presents meditative artwork, 3-5 p.m. Use colored pencils or gel pens to create a meditative state and take time to enjoy the present.
* MAY 5
• Neighborhood Place of Kona and Kona Commons Shopping Center host Celebrating Ohana, 9 a.m. to noon at the former Sports Authority location. Booths, keiki activities, inflatable maze, rock climbing and more. Info: 331-8777.
• Food From Wood: Growing Edible &Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and wood chips, with Zach Mermel. Noon to 3 p.m. at the Society for Kona’s Education &Art (SKEA) in Honaunau, located at 84-5191 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook. Tuition is $55, info 328-9392 or skea@hawaii.rr.com.
• Metropolitan Opera’s Tim Willson and HPAF Artistic Director Val Underwood celebrate Mothers Day with an entertaining program of Broadway, comedy, Gilbert &Sullivan, light classical, Irish and other songs. 2 p.m. at a private residence in Captain Cook, $65, limited seating available. Tickets: HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.org or 333-7378.
• Free Comic Book Day at the Kailua-Kona Public Library, all day. Pick up a free comic book, and from 9-11 a.m., enter to win a $5 Jamba Juice gift card by dressing as your favorite character from a comic book/graphic novel, TV show, movie or book.
* MAY 7
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, LDS Waimea Ward – Cultural Hall, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
* MAY 8
• Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology offering free melanoma, skin cancer screening, 2-4 p.m., above Costco, 73-5618 Mailau St. Ste. A204. Info: 329-1146 or cobey@drmonicascheel.com.
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, LDS Kona Stake Center – Cultural Hall 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• Community Seed Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Talk chocolate with Celeste Makrevis, who has been growing cacao in Kona for more than 5 years and has mastered the art of making her own chocolate from the cacao pods her trees produce.
* MAY 9
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, LDS Kona Stake Center – Cultural Hall 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Mother’s Day celebration with birthdays, bingo and board games. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
May 10
* Thinking about starting a business or have questions on your existing business? The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs hosts the Kona Business Action Center Day, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the County of Hawaii, West Hawaii Civic Center, Department of Research &Development, 2nd floor, Building C, just above the DMV. Walk-ins and appointments welcome. Info: 323-4700.
* MAY 12
• F.O.L.K. Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Kailua-Kona Public Library Lanai. Most books half off, volunteers are welcome.
* MAY 15
• Kupuna Singles dinner, 5 p.m. at Quinn’s. Info: 640-7665.
* MAY 16
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Janet Clement of HELCO speaks on scams targeting senior citizens. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
* MAY 18
• Kailua Kona Seniors meeting, 9 a.m. at KBXtreme Bowling Alley for an hour of bowling. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
* MAY 19
• Play with a Vet Golf Tournament at Makalei golf course. Contact Pat Pastor, 990-3841, for pre-registrations.
* MAY 22
• Marine life photography with Keoki Stender, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.
* MAY 23
• Kailua Kona Seniors lunch, 11 a.m. at the Manago Hotel. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
* MAY 30
• Kailua Kona Seniors free movie, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center. “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman, is about P.T. Barnum. All seniors 55+ years are invited. No meeting at Hale Halawai. Info: Kelly, 323-4340.
* MAY 31
• Kupuna Singles happy hour, 3 p.m. at Foster’s Kitchen. Info: 322-9098.
* JUNE 2
• Kailua-Kona household hazardous waste colletion event, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) recycling and transfer station. various hazardous household materials. For a complete list of acceptable &non-acceptable materials visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste. Business, government agency, nonprofit agency and farm wastes are prohibited by law, and no electronics or tires are allowed.
* JUNE 19
• Kupuna Singles dinner, 5:30 p.m. at the Canoe Club. Info: 329-5163.
* JULY 27
• Hawaii Coffee Association 10th annual statewide Cupping Competition at the Kauai Beach Resort. Registration available online, www.hawaiicoffeeassociation.com. Info: Brian Webb, (919) 608-1210 or info@pacificcoffeeresearch.com.