TODAY, July 14
PROJECT LINUS BLANKETEERS
Where: Discount Fabric Warehouse, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. July 14
Details: Volunteers are back to making blankets for Big Island keiki in need after a summer break. Everyone is invited to join in and help combine donated fabric into quilts for kids. Visit website at plhi.shutterfly.com for more information.
Contact: Kathleen Stacey, 935-7495, project_linus.hi@ yahoo.com
KACHI KACHI DANCE
BENEFIT
Where: Eagles in Keaau
When: 7 p.m. July 14
Details: Join the Friends of John Rosario raise funds to defer medical costs. El Leo and Jarican Express will play for your dancing pleasure. $10. Beverages and food will be for sale.
Contact: Corliss Rosario, 896-0196
ISLAND SWING AT HPP
Where: HPP Activity Center
When: 6-9 p.m. July 14
Details: Island Swing big band plays for dance party. $10 at door. Potluck food, drinks.
Contact: Marius, 339-0084
KAMUELA HONGWANJI SUMMER GARAGE SALE
Where: Kamuela Hongwanji
When: 8 a.m. July 14
Details: The Kamuela Hongwanji BWA ladies and temple members welcome everyone to their Summer Garage Sale, featuring rafts, clothing, books, kitchenware,plants and more are for sale.
Contact: Garrick, 885-4199
KALANIANAOLE REUNION
Where: Papaikou Hongwanji
When: 5:30 p.m. July 14
Details: Kalanianaole School Class of 1967 invites all classmates, teachers and friends (but no minors). $10. Bring pupus, desserts.
Contact: Merle, 964-1054, kalclassof67@gmail.com
KAMEHAMEHA LUAU
Where: Kamehameha School
When: 10 a.m. July 14
Details: Benefit for Kamehameha Schools Alumni Assoc. E.H. Mamalahoe Chapter Scholarship Fund. Entertainment, silent auction, KS logo items, Hawaiian food. $20.
Contact: Nani Harman, 982- 0773, naharman@ksbe.ed
LAUPAHOEHOE SCHOOL MEET AND GREET
Where: School cafeteria
When: 2 p.m. July 14
Details: Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School ohana get-together. Meet Director David Rizor. Get info on registration, school uniforms, lunch, bus fares, after-school programs. Refreshments, including shaved ice.
Contact: 430-8699, info@laupahoehoecharterschool.com
CHRISTMAS IN JULY FAIR
Where: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
When: 9 a.m. July 14
Details: Vendors from all over the state. Free admission.
Contact: Joann Williams, 325- 5155, dagoose@hawaii.rr.com
32ND ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Where: Hula platform near VAC Gallery, HVNP
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 14
Details: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park event, with focus on hula kahiko, traditional arts and crafts and contemporary Hawaiian music. Meet artist Dietrich Varez, whose works share legends and myths. Kumu hula Greg West will instruct lei making. Park entrance fees waived all day.
Contact: Julie, 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
SUNDAY, July 15
HPP CANDIDATE FORUM
Where: HPP Activity Center
When: 3-7 p.m. July 15
Details: Hear from candidates for mayor, prosecutor and Council District 4.
Contact: June Conant, 966-8957
THE NATION DISCUSSION
Where: Puueo Community Center
When: 6 p.m. July 15
Details: Focus on money in politics. Facilitator:Catherine Kennedy. Segment of “Koch Brothers Exposed,” relating to SuperPacs, followed by discussion. Call 315-7031 for details, relevant articles.
Contact: Robert Sumner-Mack, 315-7031, rsm4@earthlink.net
TUESDAY, July 17
PAHOA CANDIDATE FORUM
Where: P. Neighborhood Facility
When: 5:30 p.m. July 17
Details: Candidates for State House District 4 and Senate District 2 field questions from Malama O Puna and audience.
Contact: Rene Siracusa, 965- 2000, renesiracusa@hotmail.com
THURSDAY, July 19
23RD SUPER SHOW
Where: Kanaka‘ole Stadium
When: 5:30-10 p.m. July 19-20
Details: The Annual ASC Big Island Super Show is longest running car show in Hawaii, featuring custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. $7/adults, $2/keiki 6-12, free/5-under.
Contact: Edward Douglas, 895- 1676, himotor@hawaiiantel.net
FRIDAY, July 20
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE FILM
Where: Institute for Astronomy
When: 1 p.m. July 20
Details: Fourth in a series.
Contact: 333-9850, patsy_otoole@hotmail.com
E.H.CONSCIOUS BUSINESS NETWORK
Where: Hilo Town Tavern
When: 3 p.m. July 20
Details: Network in quest for new and dynamic ways of doing business. Third Friday of month. $10 includes pupus and beverage. Register at www.wix.com/cardensherri8/ Conscious-Business-Group.
Contact: Sherri Carden, 990- 6838, sherricarden@ymail.com
COMING
CLEM LOW SWING BAND
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge
When: 7-10 p.m. July 21
Details: Benefit for the Elks Lodge, with Clem Low, Betsy Curtis, Bobby Madrona; enjoy the groove. $15/$10/$5.
Contact: Andy Aquino, 959- 5960, alpismo@aol.com
VOLCANO HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 9 a.m. July 21
Details: Architect Boone Morrison leads tour with William Chapman, director of Graduate Program in Historic Preservation at UH-Manoa. Volcano Community Foundation, Volcano Art Center present tour. $40; lunch. Sign up at volcanocommunity@gmail. com or call 967-7366.
Contact: 967-8222, director@ volcanoartcenter.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Where: Francis Wong Stadium, 323 Manono St, Hilo
When: 6 p.m. July 21
Details: All invited to annual event to benefit ACS and celebrate cancer survivors. Remember those we’ve lost and fight back with funds collected and promotion of awareness. Theme is Super Heroes of Hope. Bring family for a night of music, activities.
Contact: Cathy, 935-0025
WHY KECK TELESCOPES WON’T TAKE PRETTY PICS
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
When: 7 p.m. July 21
Details: Luca Rizzi explains why Keck Telescopes opt to gather spectra of starlight rather than high resolution images like the Hubble Space Telescope. Admission.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
60TH ANNUAL BAZAAR
Where: Puna Covenant Church, Keaau
When: 8 a.m. July 21
Details: Rummage, household goods, plants, bake sale, books, food concessions, toys, silent auction, face painting, etc. Proceeds support local outreach and missionary families around the world. Free.
Contact: Wendy Sugai, 966- 9622, punaccc@msn.com
KAPONO IS NEW LOWER PUNA ORGANIZATION
Where: Uncle Robert’s in Kalapana
When: 2 p.m. July 22
Details: First meeting of group for communities from Kalapana to Opihikao, including Kaimu, Kehena Beach, Puna Palisades, Seaview Estates, S.P.A.C.E./ BellyAcres, Kalani Honua and homes near Highway 137, the Red Road. All invited; meet at south end of highway.
Contact: Pat Rocco, 965-8122, patrocco808@aol.com
MAYORAL FORUM
Where: P. Neighborhood Facility
When: 5:30 p.m. July 24
Details: All candidates invited. Questions from host Malama O Puna and audience.
Contact: Rene Siracusa, 965- 2000, renesiracusa@hotmail.com
COUNCIL FORUM
Where: P. Neighborhood Facility
When: 5:30 p.m. July 25
Details: Candidates for Council Districts 4-5 field questions from Malama O Puna, audience.
Contact: Rene Siracusa, 965- 2000, renesiracusa@hotmail.com
CANDIDATE FORUM
Where: Hawaiian Shores park
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28
Details: Community association forum at Honu Park. Senate District 2 and House District 4 candidates at 11 a.m.; mayor, prosecutor and Council District 4 at 1 p.m. Hot dog/soda fundraiser. Facilitator: League of Women Voters. Open to the public.
Contact: Kathy Marchese, 965- 8140, hsca_bod@hawaii.rr.com
‘THE LAST ATOLL’
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. July 28
Details: Pamela Frierson will discuss her book, “The Last Atoll, Exploring Hawaii’s Endangered Ecosystems.”
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
