Today
• The VFW Kona Post 12122 hosts a Friday Commander’s Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $12. Info: (808) 326-5675.
Saturday
• The Kona Orchid Society will hold its first gift planting in Kona starting at 10 a.m. at Holualoa Elementary School. Bring trowels and gloves. The orchid society will supply the plants. Info: Jan Rae at (808) 325-4991.
• Joann “Goose” William’s annual Christmas in July — Gift, Jewelry, Art and Craft Fair featuring island artists and craftspeople will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Free. Info: email dagoose@hawaii.rr.com or call (808) 936-1975.
• The Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development and Civil Defense Administration co-host a virtual resource fair on hurricane readiness from 9 to 10 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/hurricanereadinesssession1. Info/auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation: Marcia.Yoshiyama@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 961-8379.
• Free Family Fun Run at West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua-Kona. Monthly fun runs for the whole family are designed to inspire an active and healthy lifestyle. Each session starts with a guest speaker with information on nutrition, staying motivated, stretching and more. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Info/pre-register: lavakids.org
• In-person Dungeons &Dragons program from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. The sessions are for teens in grades 6-12 and limited to six players. Online registration required at librarieshawaii.org/events.
• The VFW Kona Post 12122 Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Info: (808) 326-5675.
Sunday
• Kokua Kailua, the popular monthly stroll on Alii Drive, returns from 1 to 6 p.m. Info: historickailuavillage.com.
• VFW Kona Post 12122 hosts Lisa’s mouthwatering Sunday Brunches at noon featuring biscuits and sausage gravy with fresh fruit at $8 for two biscuits and $4 for one biscuit. Dine in and Take out available. Info/reserve orders: (808) 326-5675.
Monday
• The Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development and Civil Defense Administration co-host a virtual resource fair on hurricane readiness from 8 to 9 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/hurricanereadinesssession2. Info/auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation: Marcia.Yoshiyama@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 961-8379.
Tuesday
• The VFW Kona Post 12122 hosts Taco Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $12 for three chicken, ground beef or pork on hard or soft tortillas with rice and beans. Also includes taco salad bar. Info/reserve order: (808) 326-5675.
• Civil Air Patrol, Kona Composite Squadron meeting, 6-8 p.m. at the Civil Air Patrol building on the south side of Kona International Airport. Info: Lt. Col. Brad Williams at ydrwill.cap@gmail.com or (210) 410-5659.
• Preschool Storytime is held at 9 a.m. at Kealakekua Public Library. Geared to ages 2 to 5, event features reading and a fun craft. Free. Info: (808) 323-7585.
• The Task Force on Feeding the Hungry offers a free drive-through, grab-and-go meal available from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot fronting the Kealakehe Intermediate School cafeteria. Info/donate/volunteer: ScottAliiGas@Gmail.com