* Wednesday
• Kailua-Kona Seniors movie day, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center, building B, featuring “The Man who Invented Christmas,” about Charles Dickens, author of “A Christmas Carol.” All adults 55 and older are invited.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
• Kealakekua Public Library will present a family movie matinee of “Narnia” (rated PG) based on the popular children’s novel by C. S. Lewis. 2 p.m. Free Info: 323-7585.
• Island Faith Center invites the community to a special Christmas celebration with Christmas carols, special music, a Christmas movie, and refreshments. 6 p.m., at the Laupahoehoe Library Humanities Room.
• Read Aloud Shakespeare meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. in Keauhou, reading Henry V. If you are a Shakespeare fan, bring a copy of the play and join us. No previous Shakespeare or acting ability required. Info: Joy Vogelgesang, 557-0694.
* Friday
• The Al-Anon beginners meeting will meet at 7 p.m. Anyone whose life has been affected by another person’s drinking is welcome; meeting format specially designed for the newcomer. For more information, call Julie at 960-3310
* Saturday
• Kailua-Kona Public Library’s sight word bingo day to help children develop their reading ability. Two rounds will be played for grades 2-3 and grades 4-5, each with a maximum of 20 participants. 10 a.m. Info: 327-4327.
* SUNDAY
• Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii volunteer orientation and training session, 9-11:30 a.m. at Horseplay Equestrian Center. Volunteers are needed as horse leaders, sidewalkers, helpers in the visiting program, for barn chores, and for various administrative duties. Info: Nancy Bloomfield, 937-7903.
* Jan. 2
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai to greet the new year. Game “Who Am I” will be played for fun and socializing, and the month’s activities will be discussed. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Kealakekua Public Library presents a family movie matinee of Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” (rated PG), 2 p.m. Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back with baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. Free freshly popped popcorn will be served and beverages in closed containers are permitted. Free. Info: 323-7585.
* JAN. 4
• The Al-Anon beginners meeting will meet at 7 p.m. Anyone whose life has been affected by another person’s drinking is welcome; meeting format specially designed for the newcomer. For more information, call Julie at 960-3310
* JAN. 5
• The Kailua-Kona Public Library Community Seed Library will present a short program on worm composting with Leona Kassel and Chris Pascual, 10 a.m. Learn how vermicomposting worms is a simple process that can transform food waste into a highly nutritious soil amendment. Info: 327-4327.
* JAN. 7
• Age reversal webinar with Drs. Denisa Rensen and Jade McGaff. Info: www.denisarensen.com/agereversalhawaii or www.jademd.com/agereversalhawaii. Free.
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., LDS Waimea Ward – Cultural Hall.
* JAN. 8
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9-11 a.m., Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, Waimea. Info: 887-3008. Also available 9 a.m. to noon at Walmart, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., LDS Kona Stake Center – Cultural Hall.
• Kiko Johnston Kitizawa presents on the Wa’akaulua double-hull canoe, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Come see the canoe and hear talk story about the voyages of the Polynesians to Hawaii.
* JAN. 9
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. January birthday celebration with bingo, Scrabble, and Rummikub. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., LDS Kona Stake Center – Cultural Hall.
* Jan. 10
• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative 101 Class, 1-2 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center Community Meeting Hale, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway. Jen Wilbur from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii will present information about legislation in Hawaii and how getting involved can benefit West Hawaii businesses. Free. Registration is required; register at www.kona-kohala.com or call 329-1758. For info, contact the Chamber at 329-1758 or email info@kona-kohala.com.
• Age reversal talk with Drs. Denisa Rensen and Jade McGaff at Malama Pharmacy, Kailua-Kona. Info: www.denisarensen.com/agereversalhawaii or www.jademd.com/agereversalhawaii. Free.
* JAN. 11
• Age reversal talk with Drs. Denisa Rensen and Jade McGaff at Dr. Jade McGaff Clinic, Waimea. Info: www.denisarensen.com/agereversalhawaii or www.jademd.com/agereversalhawaii. Free.
* JAN. 13
• Dances of Universal Peace, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Thought Center in Kealakekua. Move in the moment while singing sacred phrases of many spiritual traditions. Info: Swami Om, 323-3344.
* JAN. 14
• Senior ID card giveaway, 10 a.m. to noon, Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawaii Building,” Kohala. Info: 889-6502.
* JAN. 16
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Members Hobby Day, show and tell about what you make, collect or do. Seniors 55 and older. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 1-3 p.m., Hale Hau’oli Senior Center, Honokaa. Info: 775-7503.
* JAN. 17
• Senior ID card giveaway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Yano Hall, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
* JAN. 23
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai to carpool to Higashihara Park. Indoor board games and outdoor games will be provided, lunch TBA. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
* JAN. 28
• Age reversal webinar with Drs. Denisa Rensen and Jade McGaff. Info: www.denisarensen.com/agereversalhawaii or www.jademd.com/agereversalhawaii. Free.
* JAN. 30
• Kailua-Kona Seniors movie day, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center, building A, featuring “Book Club,” about 4 older women and the results of reading a ‘racy’ book. Info: Kelly, 327-3565.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.