Upcoming Events

• Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce networking event, AfterHours, 5-7 p.m. at Access Information Protected, 73-4164 Huli Koa Drive, Kailua-Kona. This Halloween-themed pau hana will feature tours of the Access Information Protected destruction and records center, pupus from Lava Bowls and networking with West Hawaii businesses. Halloween costumes are encouraged! General admission $30; $15 for chamber members and first-time non-members. Register at www.kona-kohala.com.

FRIDAY

• West Hawaii Mediation Center’s new series, Our Stories: Local Conversations in Conflict Resolution. Randall Roth, JD, LLM and author of the bestselling book “Broken Trust: Greed, Mismanagement &Political Manipulation at America’s Largest Charitable Trust,” featured speaker at 7 p.m. at the Kahilu Theatre. Info: www.whmediation.org.

• Waimea Community Theatre presents “Dracula” at 7 p.m. at Parker School Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. The play is recommended for those 13 and older. Visit waimeacommunitytheatre.org for more information.

SATURDAY

• Rat Lungworm Disease workshops for Hawaii teachers. Gain a better understanding of the potentially deadly disease and participate in data collection. Workshops are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27-28 at Kanu o ka Aina in Waimea (register by Oct. 26); and on Nov. 3-4 at Waimea Middle School (register by Nov. 2). Select course #SC184011 at https://pde3.k12.hi.us. Info: maryk8@hawaii.edu.

OCT. 21

• Waimea Community Theatre presents “Dracula” at 2 p.m. at Parker School Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. The play is recommended for those 13 and older. Visit waimeacommunitytheatre.org for more information.

NOV 3

9th Annual ʻĀina Fest, November 3rd, 2018 12-10 pm, Kohala Village Hub, Hawi

NOV. 5

• Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hawaii Preparatory Academy Gates Performing Arts Center lobby in Waimea.

NOV 6

• Election Day officials wanted for the General Election! Applicants must be 16 or older and be able to read write, follow directions, and lift 25 pounds. Sign up online or call for more info at 933-1591 or www.elections.hawaii.gov.

NOV. 7
ILOA Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2018, 4:15-6:15 p.m., free at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. Hawaii Mayor Harry Kim, representatives from CFHT, Keck, Subaru, EAO/JCMT, and ILOA will talk about Hawaii 21st Century Astrophysics, Astronomy from the Moon, and Maunakea as a Living Monument for World Peace. Info: RSVP info@iloa.org or 885-3474.
NOV 10

• A healthy 5K run/walk for all ages, interactive health fair with free screenings and demos, and exciting silent auction and quilt drawing make a full day of “Fit-Bid-Fun” at Waikoloa School. The ninth annual event helps fund literacy programs by Friends of the Library – Waikoloa Region. To register and for info visit www.flwr-runforliteracy.com.

NOV. 17

• Kawaihae Cane Club’s 24th annual luau, 5 p.m. at the Kawaihae Canoe Club site. Enjoy an outdoor luau with authentic food and great Hawaiian entertainment under the stars. Presale adult tickets are $40 and child tickets are $15 (ages 5-10). Gate opens at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6. Info: Izzy, 987-2819 or kccluau@yahoo.com.