* Today
• Kailua-Kona Seniors meeting, 10 a.m. at Hale Halawai. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun and friendship. Info: Joan, 329-1951.
• American Legion Kona Post 20 and Auxiliary monthly meeting at the Privateer’s Cove Restaurant’s new location on the mauka corner of Hualalai Road and Kuakini Highway (Old Kona Theater). Post Officers meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. and general membership meeting follows at 4 p.m. Info: Jim Hussey 464-4341, (706) 589-0387 or texjr594@gmail.com
• Brain Injury Support Group meeting, 6-8 p.m. at Hawaiian Rehabilitation Services, 75-165 Hualalai Street. Speaker is Victoria Vekhova, CBD hemp/oil advocate and educator. Invited are all brain injury, stroke or other neuro-trauma survivors, their families and caregivers, interested professionals and the public. Info: 329-0591 or Karen Klemme RN at 896-2962.
• Waimea Toastmasters meetings, all are welcome. 5:30-7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, Jerry Nelson Conference Room at W.M. Keck Observatory, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea (enter from main parking lot). Toastmasters provides a supportive and fun learning environment where members develop strong communication and leadership skills. For information, email admin@waimeatoastmasters.org, contact Gail Lewis, 937-9768, or visit www.waimeatoastmasters.org
• Kealakekua Public Library will present a movie matinee of “The Princess Bride” (rated PG). Free freshly popped popcorn will be served and beverages in closed containers are permitted. Free. Info: 323-7585.
• West Hawaii entrepreneur meetup group, 5:30-7 p.m. at Pictures Plus/Plus Interiors store, 75-1006 Henry St., Kailua-Kona. Gain exposure for your business and network with other small business owners in the community. Info: Jason@hiplan.biz.
• Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise meeting, 7 a.m. at Humpy’s Restaurant. Guest speaker is Derek Chignell, presenting on the Kosovo Wash Project by the Water for Life organization. Info: Donna Urban-Higuchi, 938-5137.
• Waimea Parkinson’s Group will meet at Tutu’s House from noon to 3 p.m. Special guest will be Dr. Bill Code. Info: tutushouse.org.
* Thursday
• 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.
• Valentine’s Day Dinner at 5 p.m. with food service at 6 p.m. and music by Sweet Misery starting at 7 p.m.
* Friday
• Treat yourself to weaving a lauhala bracelet while learning the history and significance of the hala tree in the Hawaiian culture. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal on Konawaena School Road, just mauka of Highway 11. Cost is $20. Please bring a hand towel. To register, contact Cindy Ku’upua Whitehawk at blossoming_ whitehawk@yahoo.com or 987-2662.
• The Al-Anon Beginners Meeting, every Friday 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 information, call Julie at 960-3310.
Feb. 16
* VFW Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Info: Don Zero at (509) 879-1040.
Feb. 18
* The next meeting of the West Hawaii chapter of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, 7-9 p.m. Talk avocado story with Ken Love and Brian Lievens. Bring your avocados for identification and learn about the origin of many of Hawaii’s top cultivars. Get a jump on Saturday’s avocado festival, bring fruit for sharing, guests welcomed, 81-6393 Mamalahoa at the HTFG office. Info: Brian Lievens, 895-8753.
* 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.
• F.O.L.K. annual meeting, 10 a.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Book club follows, 11 a.m. to noon featuring “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley.
• Tech Talk: NewsGuard, 12:30-1 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. NewsGuard displays ratings next to links on search engines and social media feeds to give context for news patrons encounter online and helps them build critical news literacy skills.
• Winter Series of Hawaii Dance for Parkinson’s stretch, balance and move in Kona weekly event continues, 10-11:15 a.m. The class will be offered, at Kona Dance and Performing Arts 81-973 Halekii St., Kealakekua. Drop-ins are encouraged and welcome. No dance experience necessary, all levels and can start anytime in the series!! Caregivers/family/friends are welcome to join in the fun! Donations based. Bring a friend for free!
* 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.
• “Notting Hill” movie matinee, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. As an average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love. This film is rated PG-13. Free popcorn.
* The Kona Parkinson’s Support Group meeting. Debbie Dillinger, a nurse practitioner in the Parkinson’s disease research education and clinical center, will talk about the non-motor symptoms that Parkinson’s patients can have and incorporate how important is to stay active with exercise, dance, yoga, tai chi etc. 1 p.m. at the West Hawaii Community Health Center, 75-5751 Kuakini Highway. Info: Tom St. John for any information, (925) 785-6093, tomstjohn1@gmail.com
FEB. 22
* Kona Commons 2019 free Movie Night on Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. This months feature: Grease.
* Kealakekua Public Library will host a one-hour class at 3:30 p.m. to learn how to make origami boxes. Suitable for teens and up, the class is limited to the first eight patrons and a reservation is required. Info: 323-7585.
* 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.
• Tech Talk: NewsGuard, 2-2:30 p.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. NewsGuard displays ratings next to links on search engines and social media feeds to give context for news patrons encounter online and helps them build critical news literacy skills.
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Kailua-Kona Library, the ” Not Just Another Book Club Travel Conversation Circle” 10 a.m. to noon will hold their two-hour monthly travel meeting to talk about recent trips, exciting destinations (even places to avoid), latest internet travel resources. Info: email TravelCircle@folkhawaii.com.
* 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.
• Aloha Teen Theatre performance of “Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.” at the Kailua-Kona Public Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sneak preview of the production and learn the dance moves from cast members. Suitable for teens in grades 6-12.
* 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.
• Casablanca movie matinee, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Kealakekua Public Library. A classic love tale with Humphrey Bogart. Rated PG. Free popcorn.
* 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. Speaker will be Christina Basham, Program Director at Child &Family Services. Info: KailuaKona4Kiwanis@gmail.com, Doug Payne, (909) 649-3516.
* MARCH 2
• Lions Club of Kona small business/blue collar job fair, 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Airport Pavillion. More than 30 employers recruiting and willing to train in manufacturing, commercial fishing, construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and more. Free.
* MARCH 9
• Lions Club of Kona fifth annual South Kona community health fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Konawaena Elementary School cafeteria. More than 30 organizations bringing free health and wellness services for everyone, from dental and diabetes to family housing and therapy ponies, and much more. Free.
* MARCH 10
• The Hawaii Association of International Buddhists host the seventh annual Buddha Day at Kona Hongwanji, 9:30 a.m at the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple social hall in Kealakekua to honor the birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni 2,600 years ago. Featured speaker George Tanabe, Ph.D., talks on the religions of Japan, especially Buddhism. Parking is available behind the Bank of Hawaii. Info: 322-3524.
* MARCH 20
• Kupuna Singles dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Orchid Thai. Info: 339-7397.