About Town 11-22-19

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Kick up your heels

Interested in international folk dancing? We’re thinking of starting a group in Kona. Beginners welcome.

Contact: 238-5868 or kpterra@gmail.com.

Senior ID card events in December

The Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division’s Coordinated Services for the Elderly is hosting several senior ID card distribution events in West Hawaii.

Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Yano Hall, Kona. Info: 323-4320

Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawaii Building,” Kohala. Info: 889-6502

Dec. 10, 9-11 a.m., Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center, Waimea. Info: 887-3008

Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Walmart, Kona. Info: 323-4320

Dec. 11, 9-11 a.m., Hale Hau’oli Senior Center, Honokaa. Info: 775-7503

Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Keauhou Shopping Center – Center Court, Kona. Info: 323-4320

Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to noon, West HI Civic Center – Building B, Kona. Info: 323-4320

Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Malama Market, Honokaa. Info: 775-7503

For additional information, call the CSE office nearest you, (808) 323-4320.

Bird Hunting at PTA Keamuku area

The U.S. Army at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) is offering a two-day bird hunt with shotgun for local hunters, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-24 in Keamuku hunting areas 1-3. Bird permits are $25, and general hunting permits are $40 (which includes mammal and bird).

Info, schedule, fees, maps and more: https://pta.isportsman.net. Questions: Brian Leo, 315-1545.

School evacuation drills Dec. 6

Konawaena High School, Konawaena Middle School and Ke Kula ‘o Ehunuikaimalino All School off-campus evacuation drills will be held between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Dec. 6.

Police and staff will be assisting students in the evacuation drill. Traffic will be slow or interrupted from Konawaena School Road to Onouli Road during those hours.