Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

TODAY

• The possible need for, and benefits of crop insurance for Hawai'i's tropical fruit farmers will be discussed at the first of a statewide series of public meetings today in Pearl City. The meetings are a joint effort between the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Meetings will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

• O'ahu: today, Pearl City Extension Office.

• Kaua'i: Thursday, State Department of Agriculture, 4398-A Pua Loke St., Lihu'e.

• Hilo, Big Island: Aug. 6, Komohana Agricultural Complex.

• Kona, Big Island: Aug. 7, Kona Extension Office, Kainaliu.

• Maui: Aug. 8, Maui Extension Office, Kahului.

For information, call Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

WEDNESDAY

• "Small Business in Hawai'i: Getting Started," is the subject of a seminar 9:30 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the HAWAI'I SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK, at the Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Fee. Registration and prepayment required: 522-8131.

THURSDAY

• The possible need for, and benefits of crop insurance for Hawai'i's tropical fruit farmers will be discussed at a statewide series of public meetings. The meetings are a joint effort between the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Meetings will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

• Kaua'i: Thursday, State Department of Agriculture, 4398-A Pua Loke St., Lihu'e.

• Hilo, Big Island: Aug. 6, Komohana Agricultural Complex.

• Kona, Big Island: Aug. 7, Kona Extension Office, Kainaliu.

• Maui: Aug. 8, Maui Extension Office, Kahului.

For information, call Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Punahele Chapter, monthly dinner meeting, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Wisteria restaurant. Paid-in-advance reservations required: Tina, 668-2502.

FRIDAY

• Friday is the reservation deadline for the next in a series of talks on the transition to "the new global economy." "How Would You Grade the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Hawai'i?" is the title of the address by Shirley J. Daniel, Aug. 9 at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. The event is from 11:30 a.m. sign-in to 1:30 p.m. Daniel is director of the Pacific Asian Management Institute and the Center for International Business Education and Research. Fee; guests welcome. Information: Roberta Cullen, 537-2356.

AUG. 6

• The possible need for, and benefits of crop insurance for Hawai'i's tropical fruit farmers will be discussed at a statewide series of public meetings. The meetings are a joint effort between the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Meetings will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

• Hilo, Big Island: Aug. 6, Komohana Agricultural Complex.

• Kona, Big Island: Aug. 7, Kona Extension Office, Kainaliu.

• Maui: Aug. 8, Maui Extension Office, Kahului.

For information, call Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

AUG. 7

• The possible need for, and benefits of crop insurance for Hawai'i's tropical fruit farmers will be discussed at a statewide series of public meetings. The meetings are a joint effort between the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Meetings will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

• Kona, Big Island: Aug. 7, Kona Extension Office, Kainaliu.

• Maui: Aug. 8, Maui Extension Office, Kahului.

For information, call Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

AUG. 8

• The possible need for, and benefits of crop insurance for Hawai'i's tropical fruit farmers will be discussed at a statewide series of public meetings. The meetings are a joint effort between the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Meetings will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

• Maui: Aug. 8, Maui Extension Office, Kahului.

For information, call Dr. Kent Fleming, 989-3416.

AUG. 10-11

"THE FIRST ANNUAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SEMINAR" a two-day seminar geared to help local attorneys win lucrative government contracts, handle federal contract disputes and represent clients in judicial appeals, will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from noon (registration) through 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 11. Fees; early registration deadlines. Call: (757) 226-4554 or (757) 495-8593.