TODAY, Oct. 27
BI RETIRED MILITARY
Where: Kailua-Kona
When: Noon Oct. 27
Details: BIRMA organizes activities, community service events for retired military, spouses. Meeting will include presentation on 2013 air show. Lunch $10. RSVP by Oct 22. Call for directions.
Contact: Neal Herbert, 935- 1946, nfherbert@hawaiiantel.net
THURSDAY, Nov. 1
BIG ISLAND COIN CLUB
Where: Kamana Sr. Center
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 1
Details: Roundtable recap of annual show. Free and open to the collecting public.
Contact: Steve Nemeth, 935-1035
COMING
HAWAIIAN QUILT CLUB
Where: Keaau Comm. Center
When: 9 a.m. Nov. 3
Details: Learn to sew a Hawaiian pillow or kapa (quilt). Free.
Contact: Merci, 959-7967
PRE-VET CLUB DOG WASH
Where: UH-Hilo Theatre, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4
Details: HIPVC benefit to support upkeep of UH-Hilo feral cat colony. $7/small, $10/ medium, $12/large dog. All animals must be leashed.
Contact: Michelle Ono, 936- 8646, hipvc@hawaii.edu
SENIORS OF PARADISE
Where: HPP Activity Center
When: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5
Details: Business meeting, arts and crafts presentation, potluck lunch. Bring table service. All seniors 55+ invited.
Contact: Tesse Tinker, 982-7611
HILO GRANDMOTHERS
Where: Kay’s Restaurant, Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 8
Details: Join grams for Thanksgiving dinner. Call Jherrie Rubeyiat for head count. Grandfathers welcome.
Contact: 966-4868, jherrie777@hawaiiantel.net
KAIWIKI ROAD CLEANUP
Where: Meet at Kaiwiki Park
When: 9 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: Group will supply plastic gloves, trash bags, soft drinks. If it’s wet, postpone to following Saturday. Potluck lunch at 2427 Kaiwiki Rd. at 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Cindy Inoue, 961- 9277, cindykondo@msn.com
HILO ORCHID SOCIETY
Where: Kamana Sr. Center
When: 2 p.m. Nov. 10
Details: Ben Oliveros will show pictures from huge shows in Singapore, Japan. See what best orchid shows in the world are like without leaving Hilo. All invited. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Sheryl Rawson, 333- 1852, hiloorchidshow@gmail.com
HILO TECH REUNION
Where: Wailoa Pavilion No. 3
When: Noon Dec. 29
Details: Hotel/restaurant grads 1967-71: Bring family, potluck food, pictures, music.
Contact: Richard Costorio, 936- 2195, ookalaboy@hotmail.com; Tante Urban, 334-1555
ONGOING
OCEAN VIEW BRIDGE
Where: Ocean View Club
When: 1 p.m. Sundays
Details: Food, friendship, duplicate bridge; help for new players. Call for a partner.
Contact: Susan Brown, 375- 6821, stbrown@hawaii.edu
HILO BRIDGE CLUB
Where: Eagles Club in Keaau
When: 12:30 p.m. Sundays, 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Details: Food, friendship, duplicate bridge; help for new players. Call for a partner.
Contact: Harry/Robin, 965-1391, hilobridgeclub@yahoo.com
MT. VIEW BINGO
Where: Mt. View Sr. Center
When: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays
Details: Mt. View Seniors play board games. All senior citizens invited. Bring a “re-gift” or nonperishable food item.
Contact: June Van Pelt, 967- 7417, junvp@juno.com
