Upcoming Events

TODAY

• 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 waimeacommunity theatre.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.

• Kohala Filipino Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kamehameha Park in front of Hisaoka Gym. The public is invited to join the celebration to revitalize, sustain and perpetuate the Filipino culture with food, music, dance, history, cultural displays and more. Info: Kohalapiclub@gmail.com.

SUNDAY

• 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.

OCT. 23

• Compassion &Choices presentations on Hawaii’s Our Care Our Choice Act, which authorizes medical aid in dying for the terminally ill. The new law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, and the presentations will cover information to share with your doctor, options for end-of-life care, and more. Kona’s presentation is 10-11:30 a.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center council chambers, and Waimea’s will be 4-5:30 p.m. at Tutu’s House in Kamuela. Registration: 974-4000 ext 67335.

• Let’s Explore program for ages 5-14, 4:30 p.m. at Hale Halawai. Free event helps kids stamp a Halloween tote for collecting sweet treats! Registration Oct. 15-19 by calling 327-3565 or emailing Kelly.hudik@hawaiicounty.gov.

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.