* FRIDAY
• In celebration of Black History Month, the Kona Choral Society presents the third annual “The Storm is Passing Over: A Celebration of African-American Gospel and Spirituals.” 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. Info: konachoralsociety.org or contact: konachoralsociety@gmail.com.
• West Hawaii Hui Laulima meeting, 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Salvation Army, 75-223 Kalani Street, Kailua-Kona. Guest speaker is Jerrad Trotter from Strangers We Know and Jessica Arruda, United Health Care. Info: Linda Jeffrey, khparentcenter@yahoo.com or 989-4241.
• Friday VFW meal on Kaiwi Street will be spaghetti, salad and dessert for $8 eat in or take out. Hours of service are 5-7 p.m. Info: Don Zero (509) 879-1040. Also, on Sunday VFW members will be watching the Super Bowl.
• Kona Orchid Society’s monthly meeting at Makua Lani Academy, 74-4966 Kealakaa, doors open at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will be Robert Cating, extension agent from the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and his topic is fundamentals of orchid pathology. Join us in a potluck, bring a pupu to share. Info: 987-2821.
• BBQ Friday at Kona Elks Club, 6 p.m. Your choice of steak, chicken or fish. $15. Members and guests welcome. Call 329-2616 for reservations.
* SATURDAY
• Golden Gallop race, 8 a.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center. This free 5k, or 1 mile, race is open to everyone, with special prizes awarded for those aged 55 and older. Info: Kelly, 327-3565 or Kelly.Hudik@hawaiicounty.gov.
• Maona Community Garden presents “Food Stamps Grow Gardens,” growing food for your ohana with food-producing plants and seeds purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds. Free plants, seeds, pots, and supplies, a cooking demonstration and more. Info and registration: 937-9800.
• The Community Seed Library presents a free, in-depth class with Diana Duff on pruning trees and shrubs, 10 a.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Learn the best pruning tools, what and when to prune, and pruning to improve your garden’s health and appearance. Info: 327-4327.
• Fortune cookie crafting, 3 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Welcome the Chinese New Year and celebrate good fortune with easy-to-make paper fortune cookies to share with friends and family. Info: 327-4327.
• Allen’s Ribs at Kona Elks Club at 6:30 p.m. $25. Members and guests welcome. Call 329-2616 for reservations.
* SUNDAY
• Dances of Universal Peace presents Spiritual Ecstasy Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Thought Center in Kealakekua. Drawing on the sacred phrases, scripture, and spiritual traditions of the Earth, the dances blend chant, live music and evocative movement into a living experience of unity, peace and integration.
• Super Bowl potluck at Kona Elks Club. Club opens at noon. Enjoy pregame activities and watch the game with friends.
* FEB. 5
• Kupuna Singles lunch, 11:30 a.m. at the Canoe Club. Info: 322-9098.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, McDonald’s – Kona Commons. Info: 323-4320.
* FEB. 6
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Make Valentines for Life Care Center. Board members meeting to follow. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• “Lady and the Tramp” movie matinee, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. Free popcorn; beverages in closed containers are permitted. Also Valentine’s block printing card making event, 3:30 p.m.
• Kona Crime Prevention Committee monthly luncheon meeting, noon at Huggos, honoring Kona Officer Adam Cho. Lunch is $20 inclusive. Reservations: Contact Liz lholey@hawaii.rr.com by Feb. 4.
FEB. 7
* Financial aid assistance at the Palamanui campus in Kona. Both events are 5-7 p.m. Info: Paepae Haumana Welcome Center at 934-2800.
* Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Regency Hualalai meeting room, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, 329-7878. All visiting Kiwanis and prospective members are invited to attend. Special guest and speaker will be California Nevada Hawaii District Governor Rocci Barsotti and his wife. Governor Barsotti will present Hero Club awards as well as install a new member in our club. Info: KailuaKona4Kiwanis@gmail.com, Doug Payne, 909-649-3516.
FEB 8
* The West Hawaii Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind Valentine’s Party, 11:30 a.m. at Hale Halawai
* Korean War Veterans Association of West Hawaii Chapter 279, 10 a.m. at The Kona Veterans of Foreign Wars Center located at 73-4876 Kamanu Street in the Kaloko Industrial area. Membership is open to any person who has seen honorable service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States within Korea including territorial waters and airspace. Info: Ronald Cole, 327 9304, or David Simon 769 4427.
* FEB. 9
• Talk story with Big Island growers on what plant varieties thrive best in your location at the sixth annual Plant People Road Show 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport park. Admission is free. Info: 987-3231.
* Kona Mauka Rotary Club annual Valentine Wine Tasting Fundraiser at the Holualoa Inn at 4-8 p.m. Proceeds go toward scholarships for local students and other community projects. Tickets, $100, can be purchased through rotaryvalentines@gmail.com or contact Carol at 896-2397
* FEB. 10
Tong Wo Society of Kohala open house, noon to 1:45 p.m. at the oldest Chinese temple building of its kind in Hawaii, 3 miles past the King Kamehameha statue in Kapaau toward Pololulu. Lion dancing, firecrackers, potluck and more. Event is free but donations are accepted. Info: Irma Lai, 884-5566; Clyde Wong, 959-8162.
* FEB. 11
• Senior ID card giveaway, 10 a.m. to noon, Kohala CSE Old Bank of Hawaii Building, Kohala. Info: 889-6502.
* FEB. 12
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9-11 a.m., Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, Waimea. Info: 887-3008; and 9 a.m. to noon, Walmart, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
* FEB. 13
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Celebrate Valentine’s day with fun and friendship. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
* FEB. 14
• Kona Traffic Safety Committee meeting, 4:30-6 p.m. in the Mayors Conference Room of the West Hawaii Community Center on Kealakakehe Parkway. Second floor Building C above the DMV. Discuss traffic issues with public officials who can make a difference.
• Kona Business Action Center Day, 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Department of Research and Development, 2nd floor, Building C, just above the DMV. DCCA will be available to assist with Hawaii State business registrations, General Excise Tax applications, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and other business filing questions. Walk-ins welcome.
* FEB. 19
• HCCN presents Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes, 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays today through March 26, at Regency Hualalai, 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona. To help family caregivers cope with the demands of caring for their loved ones with chronic medical conditions, learn self-care tools for stress reduction, communication, making tough choices and more. Participants must attend all six classes. A $25 deposit for course materials will be collected at the first class and refunded upon completion of the six-week series. Registration: Judy Bell, 322-0056.
* FEB. 20
• Kupuna Singles happy hour at Foster’s Kitchen, 3 p.m. 640-7665.
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Celebrate February birthdays, and have fun at game day with bingo and board games. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 1-3 p.m., Hale Hauoli Senior Center, Honokaa. Info: 775-7503.
* FEB. 23
• Donkey Mill Art Center 12th annual art auction 5-8 p.m. at BMW of Hawaii. A thoughtfully curated auction for art enthusiasts and patrons to access a wide range of work by artists while enjoying a celebratory evening in support of the arts. Featuring more than 50 artists, with pieces ranging in value from $100 to more than $12,000 in silent and live auctions. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://donkeymillartcenter.org.
* FEB. 26
• The Commission on Water Resource Management open hearings to solicit input on its update to the statewide Water Resource Protection Plan to establish policies and identify actions needed to ensure the long-term protection and sustainability of Hawaii’s precious and limited ground and surface water resources. 6 p.m., Kealakehe High School, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona. Email testimony to dlnr.cwrm@hawaii.gov, or faxed to 587-0219
* FEB. 27
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at the Civic Center building B for monthly movie. Showing “Crazy Rich Asians,” all seniors age 55 and up are invited to the free show. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• Senior ID card giveaway, 9 a.m. to noon, West Hawaii Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320.
* MARCH 20
• Kupuna Singles dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Orchid Thai. Info: 339-7397.
