TODAY, Nov. 17
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
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
MONDAY, Nov. 19
WAIAKEAWAENA SCC MONTHLY MEETING
Where: Waiakeawaena School Library
When: 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19
Details: The School Community Council meets monthly to discuss topics important to the school community, including the school’s academic and financial plan. All meetings are open to the public.
Contact: Mara Saltzman Matsumura, 981-7200, mara_matsumura@notes.k12.hi.us
TUESDAY, Nov. 20
BIG ISLAND WATER GARDEN CLUB
Where: Keaau Comm. Center
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20
Details: Guest Paul Booth will speak about bamboo. Free admission. Public welcome.
Contact: Stephen Kling, 960-9388, stephen@backyardeden.com
YOUTH RUGBY SIGNUP
Where: Bayfront oceanside field
When: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 20
Details: Hilo Reign Rugby club signup for youth rugby, either contact or non-contact. Stop by to ask questions, or call.
Contact: Lawrence Fong, 938- 8292, fongel@hawaiiantel.net
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21
HILO PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Where: Kamana Senior Center
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 21
Details: Enjoy anonymously shown images from members, with chance to comment. Refreshments. Noel Morata will show latest work projecting joy and inspiration he finds living on the Big Island.
Contact: Mary, 985-7487, mary@hawaiiphotoretreat.com
COMING
WAINAKU-KAIWIKI MEETING
Where: Kaiwiki Park
When: 1 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Neighbors invited to semi-annual community meeting. Share information, concerns, talk story and socialize. Free soft drinks; bring potluck pupus.
Contact: Cindy Inoue, 961- 9277, cindykondo@msn.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
