TODAY, Oct. 20
HAAS SPOOKTACULAR
Where: Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science, Pahoa
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 20
Details: HAAS 5th Annual Spookacular: Oct. 20, 26-27, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m.; Puna’s scariest haunted house for ages 7 and older, parental discretion advised. Carnival, food, entertainment. $6.
Contact: Maiva Blaisdell, 965- 3730, ext. 244
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: 982-5177, office@ connectionpointnaz.org
TENRIKYO CHURCH CRAFT FAIR
Where: 135 Iiwipolena, Hilo
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20
Details: Baked goods, holiday decorations, handmade items.
Contact: Rev. Baron Kimura, 935- 3573, kathyk711@hotmail.com
FRANCES KAKUGAWA BOOK
Where: Book Gallery, Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 20
Details: Frances Kakugawa will sign “Kapoho: Memoir of a Modern Day Pompeii.”
Contact: Barbara Nakamoto, 935- 4943, bookgalleriesinc@aol.com
FARM, ART MARKET
Where: Seaview Performing Arts
When: 8 s.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 20
Details: Every Saturday, with local farmers, artists and service vendors. Swap meet every second Saturday of the month. EBT welcomed.
Contact: Jenna Way, 965-8756, info@hawaiispace.com
SUNDAY, Oct. 21
ALOHA ‘AINA: BI MEMORIES
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 2 p.m. Oct. 21
Details: Aloha ‘Aina Big Island Memories premiere reception, with readings, music, pupus. Meet the authors, illustrators.
Contact: Claudine, 961-5711, admin@ehcc.org
KTA TERI-BEEF PLATE
Where: KTA-Puainako, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21
Details: East Hawaii 4-H Federation in front of store selling teri-beef plates; fundraiser helps with annual programs and scholarships. Stop by and support the kids.
Contact: Becky Settlage, 969- 8213, settlage@hawaii.edu
PATRICH KIRCH BOOK
Where: Basically Books, Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Oct. 21
Details: “A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief: The Island Civilization of Ancient Hawaii” integrates oral traditions with archaeology. Free event.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
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
MONDAY, Oct. 22
KALANIANA’OLE SCHOOL
Where: School cafeteria
When: 5-6 p.m. Oct. 22
Details: Community invited to share ideas for 2013-2014 school year. Students also invited to give input.
Contact: Robin Miller, 964-9700
TUESDAY, Oct. 23
PAHOA TOWN MEETING
Where: Pahoa Neighborhood/CC
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23
Details: Pahoa Regional Town Center planning group will update area residents on the plan’s progress. There will be an interactive poll. Email PahoaPlan@gmail.com.
Contact: Mark Hinshaw, 965-7402
RESTORING MAMANE ON MAUNA KEA FOR PALILA
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 23
Details: Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project volunteer coordinator Jackson Bauer on restoration of mamane forest and its feathered friends. HI Volcanoes National Park After Dark in the Park event. Free.
Contact: HVNP, 985-6011
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24
UNITED NATIONS DAY
Where: Unitarian Church, HPP
When: 12 p.m. Oct. 24
Details: Bring your lunch and learn about the United Nations and its relevance today.
Contact: Ruth Larkin, 965- 0909, larkinruth@gmail.com
HILO HINA MEETING
Where: UHH Room UCB 127
When: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24
Details: South Hilo District meeting on Volcano Art Center HINA Project in support of isle artists; www.HINArtists.org.
Contact: Tanya Aynessizian, 967-8222, director@volcanoartcenter.org
THURSDAY, Oct. 25
VAC ANNUAL MEETING
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 25
Details: Membership meeting, awards, light dinner, followed by grand opening celebration at Rainforest Gallery.
Contact: 967-8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
KECK ASTRONOMY TALK
Where: Gates PAC, Waimea
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 25
Details: Ben Zuckerman of UCLA on “Violent Events in Rocky Planetary Systems.” Free; limited seating.
Contact: Joan Campbell, 881- 3854, jcampbell@keck.hawaii.edu
HAWAII BUSINESS FAIRS
Where: Afook-Chinen Civic
When: Noon Oct. 25
Details: Oct. 25-27, with registration at noon first day at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale. Workshops and speednetworking dinner info at hawaiibiznet.eventbrite.com. Exhibits at Afook-Chinen. Free admission for all ages.
Contact: Liza, 756-9245, hawaiibusinessfairs@gmail.com
FRIDAY, Oct. 26
SPOOKY SCIENCE HALL
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Cen.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27
Details: Annual Spooky Science Hall featuring Mauna Kea’s strange endemic species; activities for all ages. $6.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
COMING
P.E.O. SUPER SALE
Where: Ainaloa Longhouse
When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: “Sale to end all garage sales!” Items from 36 households, with proceeds for scholarships for women continuing their education. Good food, too.
Contact: Linda, 443-4973, jamessumter2000@yahoo.com
HOOT FOR HUNGER
Where: Sangha Hall, Hilo
When: 4 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Benefit for The Food Basket. Comic Hula Contest, food, Na Pua O Uluhaimalama & The Browns. Auction, crafts, demos. Big Ben Train Ride, shoulder massage. Tickets $25 at Ken’s House of Pancakes, and at Food Basket.
Contact: Debbie Maiava, 987- 6962, khopdeb@hawaiiantel.net
SPARTAN SPOOKTAKULAH
Where: Hilo Inter. School
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Haunted house, games, food, entertainment for whole family. The event is free, with a $3 donation to visit the haunted house.
Contact: Lindsay Pickup, 974- 4955, hispcnc@gmail.com
HALLOWEEN FUNFEST
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Halloween games, crafts, photo taking, costume parade, coloring contest, trick-or-treating. Family fun.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
ST. THERESA’S SALE
Where: St. Theresa’s, Mt. View
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Across from Mt. View P.O. Working refrigerator, lots of baby items,clothes, books, more. Proceeds benefit Food Pantry.
Contact: Maxine Magnani, 989-1865, stcmv1@gmail.com
WAIAKEAWAENA BOOK FAIR
Where: Waiakeawaena Elem.
When: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Bring the family to browse for all kinds of books; lunch 11 a.m.-12:15, $2 adults, $1 students. Hear chorus sing in the cafeteria at 11:15 a.m. Portion of profits benefits Waiakeawaena Library.
Contact: Leslie Fukushima, 981-7200, ext 283; leslie_fukushima@notes.k12.hi.us
PALC FANCY DRESS MASQUERADE BALL
Where: Hilo High Auditorium
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: For all-ages; music by DJ Apollo. Enjoy games, entertainment, food, a costume contest, and a haunted house (separate admission). Come in costume and dance; fundraiser for Performing Arts Learning Center. Admission $7.
Contact: Jacqueline Seaquist, 974-4021, jackie_seaquist@ notes.k12.hi.us
BICC ANTIQUE & COIN SHOW
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28
Details: Big Island Coin Club fifth annual Antique & Coin Show. Big Island, Neighbor Island and mainland vendors will be represented. Free.
Contact: Steve Nemeth, 935-1035
CINDER SALE
Where: St. Joseph HS Gym
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28
Details: St. Joseph School Post-Country Fair Cinder Sale; $3/bag or $10/four bags. Proceeds for tuition assistance.
Contact: Bill, 935-4936, wloewenstein@sjshilo.org
COLLEGE PREP INFO
Where: Waiakea High Gym
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Details: Lloyd Yonemura helps parents, students select a college to attend. Free.
Contact: 989-0777, guekawa@ wwdb.org
SING NIHONGO
Where: E.H. Cultural Center
When: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5
Details: Learn Japanese via song, other creative ways. $20/ month; $5 music, etc.
Contact: 961-5711, admin@ ehcc.org
BUSINESS ACTION CENTER
Where: Hawaii SBDC, 100 Pauahi
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 1, 15
Details: Business Action Center branch of DCCA helps entrepreneurs to obtain general excise license, business registration forms, state, county, federal licensing info.
Contact: Jayna, 974-4000, ext. 62545, bac@dcca.hawaii.gov
‘BOWL OF LIGHT’
Where: Basically Books
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Hank Wesselman’s book recounts discussions with kupuna Hale Makua.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ALUMS
Where: Hilo Clubhouse, 100 Kamakahonu St., Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Free event bridging generations of BGCBI members. Reconnect, discover old photos, play games, celebrate rich history of organization. Light pupus provided; please bring a side dish to share.
Contact: Vicky Chung, 961- 5536, Alumni@bgcbi.com
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Where: Puna Covenant Church
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Crafts, cookies, concessions on Old Volcano Highway in Keaau.
Contact: Marcia Prose, 959- 7707, mmprose@hawaiiantel.net
CONTRA DANCE
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Intro for beginners at 7 p.m. Bring clean soft-soled shoes or socks. Dances will be taught and called. Music by The New Lost Puna Ramblers. $5.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
HUNA TALK
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 4
Details: Serge Kahili King teaches “How To Handle Guilt” using Hawaiian Huna philosophy. Free to all.
Contact: Serge Kahili King, 985-8880, serge@huna.org
MARINE DEBRIS NIGHT
Where: Mokupapapa Discovery
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 8
Details: Evening dedicated to raising awareness of impacts of marine debris in ocean. Presentations on Japan tsunami debris, booths, marine debris art display.
Contact: Nakoa Goo, 933-8184
KEAAU CHRISTMAS PARADE
Where: Keaau Village Market
When: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Nov. 9 deadline to sign up for the ninth annual Keaau Christmas Lighted Parade. Applications at the market, or call 896-1236.
Contact: Arlin, 966-4853, acias3@msn.com
CONSERVATION SEMINAR
Where: Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, 60 Nowelo St.
When: Noon Nov. 8
Details: Natural History & Conservation Seminar Series ”Can Unwanted Suburban Tortoises help in restoration of Hawaiian Native forest?” Professor Jim Juvik. Free; bring your lunch.
Contact: Susan Cordell, 854- 2628, scordell01@fs.fed.us
TABLE TENNIS OPEN
Where: Boys & Girls Club
When: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11
Details: Twelve divisions; players at all levels from mainland, Hawaii. Free to B&GC members. Events $10-$20.
Contact: Len Winkler, 889-1099
HCC DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
Where: HCC Manono cafeteria
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10
Details: Talk with students/ faculty about fields of graphic design, digital photography, video production, animation, web design. Free. All invited.
Contact: Bert Klunder, 934- 2598, dma@hawaii.edu
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Where: New Hope Volcano
When: 7 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: Vendors present wide variety of items, swap meet finds and thrift shop; free clothes giveaway. Highway 11, 22-23-mile marker.
Contact: 967-7129, EkoluS003@hawaii.rr.com
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Where: Downtown Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Nov. 10
Details: Sixth annual Veterans Day Parade from Kamehameha statue through town in tribute to all who served in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq and Gulf War. To get involved, email bivetparade@yahoo.com.
Contact: Jan Trombly, 895-4188
HILO HARVEST FEST
Where: Mooheau Park
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 10
Details: Support downtown Hilo’s edible landscaping, Honey-Tasting Challenge with the Big Island Beekeepers Association. Family entertainment, plant sales, seeds, info booths, crafts, food.
Contact: Georgia Pinsky, 935- 8850, info@downtownhilo.com
KOHALA MISSION FEST
Where: Kohala Mission School
When: noon-4 p.m. Nov. 11
Details: Multicultural food, games, keiki activities, entertainment, country store. Free; sales benefit the school.
Contact: Kelli Larson, 889-5646
CANDLE LIGHTING
Where: Life Care Center
When: 2 p.m. Nov. 11
Details: Candle lighting, incense burning for those who have died of dementia; with Calvary Church Pastor Ron Brav. Community invited to submit names for the service.
Contact: Lee Guillermo, 959- 9151, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Where: Hilo Missionary Church
When: Nov. 12-19
Details: Impact a life with simple shoebox gift. Drop off boxes at church 3-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; or, at Big Island Toyota, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Contact: Nell Quay, 987-7373, bigislandshoeboxes@gmail.com
CRAFT ‘EG’STRAVAGANZA
Where: Kanaka‘ole Stadium, Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 16
Details: Booth applications at Burgado’s Fine Woods, Hilo; Pikake Beads, Kona, and egplants@gmail.com. Fees.
Contact: Evelyn Garbo, 959- 7389, egplants@gmail.com
KECK ASTRONOMY TALK
Where: Gates PAC, Waimea
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20
Details: Ben Zuckerman of UCLA on “Violent Events in Rocky Planetary Systems.” Free; seating is limited.
Contact: Joan Campbell, 881- 3854, jcampbell@keck.hawaii.edu
‘CHRISTMAS AT HULIHE‘E’
Where: Hulihe‘e Palace
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Third annual benefit; $100. For palace restoration, W.H. Habitat for Humanity. Tickets: www.huliheechristmas.org, or call 756-8928.
