Just after Easter each year, the sleepy little Hilo Town in Hawai’i wakes up to a week of hula exhibitions and competitions, arts and crafts, and a grand parade called the Merrie Monarch Festival. This cultural event honors King David Kalakaua, who was called the “Merrie Monarch” because of his patronage of the arts, and many halau hula (schools) participate every year. The event features those

The Drone Club selected Paul Kryczko’s design from among the entries in its recent logo contest. Kryczko has been a graphic designer for 40 years and has won multiple awards from the California News Publishers Association. He’s also a published photographer whose work has appeared in magazines and the Leisure World calendar. Anyone interested in viewing his designs, including his winning logo,

SUNSHINE CLUB Patty Barnett-Mouton will give a presentation titled “Mind Your Brain” at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday, May 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 10 a.m.-noon. The club no longer meets via Zoom. All residents are welcome to attend; no membership is required. Individually wrapped refreshment will be served. People are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes early to enjoy refreshment

Residents, family and guests are invited to Mutual 7’s spring cleaning swap meet on Thursday, May 19, at the north end of Central Park (Northwood Road, approximately 375 yards west of St. Andrews, between buildings 164 and 165) from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. People will have a firsthand look at the many treasures and bargains from their neighbors. There’s something for everyone at this Mutual-wide event.

PAWS, CLAWS AND BEAKS The Paws, Claws and Beaks Club will meet on Thursday, May 12, at noon in the picnic area of Clubhouse 1. There will be a potluck lunch, for which members are asked to bring food for eight people. A donation table for lightly used or new pet items or cash will be available as well. Members are asked to bring their dogs on leashes to the meeting. There will be an obstacle