TODAY, Nov. 10
CHESS CLUB
Where: Puueo Comm. Center
When: 9:15 a.m. Saturdays
Details: Big Island Chess Club-Hilo welcomes people of all ages and any playing level. Free. Experienced players are on hand to teach the absolute beginners.
Contact: Bob Akamine, 935- 0364, bobpobox@gmail.com
DAV CHAPTER 6
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana St.,, Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: General meeting, with important issues to be discussed. Please bring a grab-bag gift valued at $10. Donations also will be accepted for upcoming annual holiday luncheon.
Contact: Commander Harold Bugado, 959-6449, kamauohana@yahoo.com
4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Where: Komohana Extension & Research Center
When: 8 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: Interested youths invited. Club is led by professional photographer Jeff Ikeda. Start time is early morning so kids are able to come out before soccer matches, etc. Please RSVP if interested.
Contact: Becky Settlage, 969- 8213, settlage@hawaii.edu
KAIWIKI ROAD CLEANUP
Where: Meet at Kaiwiki Park
When: 9 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: Group supplies 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
MONDAY, Nov. 12
ZONTA CLUB OF HILO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Where: Naniloa Volcanoes Resort Sandalwood Room
When: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12
Details: Dinner program: “Flip Out.” Three Filipina — Made in America, Made to survive. Local Filipina in their 60s tell their life stories, exploring and exploding myths about Filipinos. $22 per person. Contact team captain.
Contact: Eleanor Hirano, 895- 8156, jean_eam@yahoo.com
TUESDAY, Nov. 13
AARP E. HAWAII CHAPTER
Where: Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana St, Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 13
Details: Naomi Bartholomew, HHSC, will speak about food-borne illnesses as well as diet and health issues for seniors.
Contact: Rochelle Ribbentrop, 967-7563, rochelle.ribbentrop@gmail.com
BIG ISLAND BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Where: Kamana Senior Center
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 13
Details: Meeting, annual potluck and elections. Please invite a friend and bring a pupu to share. Group will hold quarterly meeting and choose new officers for the upcoming year. Bee there.
Contact: Heather O’Connell, 914-584-6320
COMING
4-H JUNIOR MASTER GARDENERS
Where: Boys & Girls Club, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Nov. 17
Details: Like to garden, or want to learn? Plan to join us twice a month and become a certified Junior Master Gardener as you learn about plant development, soils, landscaping, insects and diseases, and grow yummy fruits and veggies.
Contact: Becky Settlage, 969- 8213; Matt Therrien, 961-5536; settlage@hawaii.edu
