TODAY, Sept. 15
CRAFT FAIR WITH ALOHA
Where: Hilo Shopping Center
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15
Details: Celebration of Aloha Craft Fair encourages people to share their aloha by donating to the RedCross to aid victims of Hurricane Isaac. Local crafters, ono goodies. Free.
Contact: Marcia Prose, 959- 7707, grafadv@hawaiiantel.net
BETH MOORE SIMULCAST
Where: Hilo Missionary Church
When: 8 a.m. Sept. 15
Details: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Join 250,000 women around world for live Internet event of Bible teaching and worship. Brown bag lunch. Cost $25
Contact: Janet Belcher, 959-9211, hmc.office@hawaiiantel.net
SUNDAY, Sept. 16
KALAPANA BEE BUDDY FESTIVAL
Where: Uncle Robert’s Kava Club, Kalapana, Kaimu
When: noon Sept. 15
Details: In celebration of the honey bees, learn about our precious pollinators. Bee films, talk with bee keepers, state apiary specialists, seed giveaways, Diana Aki.
Contact: Star Newland, 896-8658
KAU KAU KAILUA
Where: Kailua Village
When: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16
Details: Kau kau means food, and this week-long event features special deals. Visit www. HistoricKailuaVillage.com
Contact: Dorlene, 936-9202, dorlenechao@yahoo.com
MONDAY, Sept. 17
CONNECTIONS BOOK FAIR
Where: Connections PCS, 174 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Sept. 17
Details: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Thursday 1:30-5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Specially priced books, educational products. Raffles, prizes and special events on Thursday.
Contact: Lauren Wear, 966- 8481, laurenwear@live.com
THURSDAY, Sept. 20
BUSINESS ACTION CENTER
Where: Hawaii SBDC, 100 Pauahi St Suite 109, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20
Details: Reps from branch of DCCA help entrepreneurs obtain general excise license, business registration forms, info on state, county and federal licensing requirements.
Contact: Jayna, 974-4000, ext. 62545, bac@dcca.hawaii.gov
FRIDAY, Sept. 21
HHS CLASS OF ’62 REUNION
Where: Various Hilo locations
When: 5 p.m. Sept. 21
Details: 50th-year class reunion, with several events over five days, Sept. 19-23. Visit www.viking6250.info.
Contact: Bob Roman, 987- 9663, viking6250@yahoo.com
EAST HAWAII CONSCIOUS BUSINESS NETWORK
Where: Keaau Village Market
When: 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21
Details: Forum for like-minded individuals to find resources, assistance to create new business opportunities.
Contact: 990-6838, sherricarden@ymail.com
COMING
SEED EXCHANGE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
Where: Laakea Permaculture
When: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Exchange seeds, plant cuttings, bare roots (please check for fire ants). Panel on “Preparing Local Favorite Foods, Dealing with Fire Ants, Slugs & Rats.” 100-percent local food potluck and cook-off. Marimba dance. Free; call for directions.
Contact: 443-4076, laakea@ mindspring.com
BURGER EAT-OFF
Where: Ultimate Burger at Kona Commons
When: 4 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: 40 contestants in qualifying round. (Finals Oct. 20, 4 p.m.) Fee to compete.
Contact: Abra Pintor, 707-799- 9193, abraeve@yahoo.com
ATHLETIC WELLNESS CLINIC
Where: Sangha Hall, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Free health screening, flu shots, food demos; games, activities for kids; hula, yoga, Zumba classes; martial arts, gymnastics, roller derby demos, food concessions. In support of health and fitness for all ages. Sponsored by Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Detailed program schedule available. Call or stop by 398 Kilauea Ave.
Contact: BJ Soriano, 961-6677, bjsoriano@hilobetsuin.org
SOLAR POOL PARTY
Where: Hawaiian Shores
When: 2 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Tour first solar powered pool pumping system at Hawaiian Shores Community Association, 15-2793 Papio St., Pahoa. Blessing followed by food/entertainment.
Contact: Kathy Marchese, 965-8140, BOD_HSCA@ hawaii.rr.com
EQI-HIP-NOTIX PARTY
Where: Hawaiian Acres Community Center, Kurtistown
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Celebrate autumnal equinox with organic, earthy vibrations & visual stimulations to stir the soul. Free.
Contact: Leo, 217-2925, leobarnett@yahoo.com
KONA BEER PARTY
Where: Boston Basil’s
When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 25
Details: Open political roundtable forum. Stop by, or listen on blogtalkradio.com/konabeerparty. Come have your say.
Contact: John Ruiz Jr., 990-2252, pineapplebanana@hotmail.com
HGEA RETIREES
Where: HGEA office, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 26
Details: Get reports from Sept. 19 meeting in Waimea with members from Kona, Honokaa, Kohala, Waimea, Hilo.
Contact: Linda Matsushita, 959- 5163, miyolin@hawaiiantel.net
KECK ASTRONOMY TALK
Where: Gates Performing Arts Center, Waimea
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 26
Details: Jessica Lu from the University of Hawaii on “Stars Born in Extreme Environments. Seating is limited; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Joan Campbell, 881- 3854, jcampbell@keck.hawaii.edu
ANCIENT KONA
BREADFRUIT PLANTATION
Where: UHH Campus Center 301
When: noon Sept. 27
Details: Noa Kekuewa Lincoln discusses history, future of breadfruit focusing on large grove in pre-European Kona.
Contact: Joy Cunefare, 322- 5340, info@kohalacenter.org
DESTINATION HILO
Where: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
When: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27
Details: Annual meeting; buffet luncheon with guest speaker Allan Ikawa. Cost $25. RSVP by Sept. 18. Visit www. destinationhilo.com.
Contact: Dinnie Kysar, 963- 5091, desthilo@hawaiiantel.net
AUTUMN HILO PLANT SALE
Where: Kanaka‘ole Stadium, Hilo
When: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29
Details: Big Island Association of Nurserymen annual fall plant sale blowout. Meet growers, talk story. Browse huge selection of plants. University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service plant clinic, other booths. Sale helps fund agricultural scholarships. Free.
Contact: Desmond Pagen, 937-6305, Kausideman@ yahoo.com
KAUMANA ELEMENTARY PTSA RUMMAGE SALE
Where: Kaumana El cafeteria
When: 7 a.m.-noon Sept. 29
Details: KES pre-K-2 annual rummage/plant sale. Donations accepted Sept. 27-28, 2:30-5 p.m.; no TVs, monitors.
Contact: 974-4190, Noelani_ Spencer@notes.k12.hi.us
BREADFRUIT FESTIVAL GOES BANANAS
Where: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kona
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 29
Details: Recognizing ulu’s traditional role in mixed agroforestry, and ulu’s Pacific-wide companion, mai‘a (banana). Cultural and horticultural presenters, practitioners, storytelling, breadfruit cooking contest, ulu and banana cooking demos, youth crafts, ulu buffet and snacks, ulu and banana tree sales, fine art and youth art contests, music. Free; www.breadfruit.info.
Contact: Craig Elevtich, 324-4427, hooulu@hawaiihomegrown.net
PUNA LIONS STEAK BBQ
Where: Pahoa Sacred Heart
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29
Details: PLC’s annual community fundraiser, with ribeye steaks and all the trimmings. $12.50 full steak (12 oz.), $8 half steak. Sodas 50 cents. Eat in or take out (raw steaks available). Tickets at door, or call.
Contact: Storm Steiger, 937- 3906, stormsteiger@gmail.com
FIBER AND FARM FESTIVAL
Where: Ahualoa Alpacas, 46-3859 Kahana Drive, Honokaa
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 29-30
Details: Bring the family. Visit booths of local artisans, meet alpacas, rabbits and lambs that produce our local fibers, learn to weave with cards or spin with a drop spindle. Produce from local farmers.
Contact: Jennifer Brundage, 343-4567, ahualoa@gmail.com
CHEF JASON LOFLAND
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Sept. 29
Details: Kona chef Jason Lofland shares samples and tips inspired by his new cookbook, “Catch!” co-authored by brother Travis Lofland.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
WAYFINDING FESTIVAL
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29
Details: Fifth annual Wayfinding & Navigation Festival. Free hands-on activities, makahiki games, presentations, music.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
LISA KANAE READING
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Oct. 6
Details: Lisa Linn Kanae, author of Sista Talk, and Islands Linked by Ocean will read.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
VOLCANO HUNA TALK
Where: Cooper Center
When: 1 p.m. Oct. 7
Details: Learn to “Expect The Best And Get It!” using secrets from ancient Hawaiian Huna philosophy. Free to all.
Contact: Serge Kahili King, 985-8880, serge@huna.org
CHURCH FALL FEST
Where: Connection Point Church
When: 9 a.m. Oct. 20
Details: Free food, keiki games; rummage sale, bake sale; entertainment. On 32nd, between Paradise and Maku‘u.
Contact: Pastor Joe Crosby, 982-5177, office@connectionpointnaz.org
PEACE CORPS REUNION
Where: Wailoa pavilion No. 1
When: 11 a.m. Oct. 21
Details: Potluck gathering for Peace Corps volunteers, former training staff members and others interested. Bring food, join in talk-story session.
Contact: Bill Sakovich, 933- 2717, swimsak@yahoo.com
HAWAII BUSINESS FAIRS
Where: Afook-Chinen Civic
When: 9 a.m. Oct. 25
Details: Annual event to create job, business opportunities; booths for rent. Exhibit Oct. 26-27; premiere Oct. 25, with workshops. Call for info.
Contact: 756-9245/808-747- 7670, hawaiibiznet@gmail.com
HAUNTED HOUSE
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 26-31
Details: For all ages, with a maze filled with scary creatures, candy land featuring life-size candies, lots of fun.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
BICC ANTIQUE & COIN SHOW
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28
Details: The Big Island Coin Club presents its fifth annual Antique & Coin Show. Big Island, Neighbor Island and mainland vendors will be represented. Show is free and open to the collecting public.
Contact: Steve Nemeth, 935-1035
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Where: Hilo Missionary Church, 1044 Komohana St.
When: 7 a.m. Nov. 12
Details: Impact a life with simple shoebox gift. National collection is Nov. 12-19. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Contact: Nell Quay, 987-7373, bigislandshoeboxes@gmail.com
25TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT ‘EG’STRAVAGANZA
Where: Kanaka‘ole Stadium, Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 16
Details: Craft booth applications available at Burgado’s Fine Woods in Hilo, Pikake Beads in Kona, and by emailing egplants@gmail.com. Fees start at $170 for two days.
Contact: Evelyn Garbo, 959- 7389, egplants@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS AT HULIHE‘E
Where: Hulihe‘e Palace
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Third annual Christmas at Hulihe‘e Palace. $100; dinner, live and silent auctions, island entertainment. Benefits palace restoration, W.H. Habitat for Humanity. Tickets: www.huliheechristmas.org, or call 756-8928.
Contact: Margo Takata, 331- 8010, pr@habitatwesthawaii.org
ONGOING
HILO VET CENTER SEPTEMBER OUTREACH
Where: Around Big Island
When: September
Details: For vets, families, others with questions about benefits, issues or services: Waikoloa Village Market, third Friday, 9 a.m.-noon; West Hawaii College, second and fourth Friday, 10 a.m.-noon; Hilo VA Clinic, third Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon; Cooper Center in Volcano, second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon.
Contact: Maricar Souza, 969-3833
SWAP MEET & CHEF’S
BREAKFAST
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 8 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Saturdays
Details: New, used items, crafts, jewelry, art, honey, produce, plants, furniture. Musicians; thrift store, book store; chef’s breakfast, other grinds. Benefits Cooper Center, Volcano Friends Feeding Friends.
