TODAY, Oct. 27
STORIES OF YAP, CHUUK
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Learn about Micronesian Islands of Yap and Chuuk; students from UH-Hilo Global Ambassadors Program will share stories about their home islands. For all ages.
Contact: Leslie Chow, 933-8890
SPOOKY SCIENCE HALL
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Cen.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Details: Annual Spooky Science Hall featuring Mauna Kea’s strange endemic species; activities for all ages. $6.
Contact: 969-9703, info@ imiloahawaii.org
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. 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
SUNDAY, Oct. 28
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
TUESDAY, Oct. 30
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
FRIDAY, Nov. 2
PETROGLYPH PRESS: 50 YEARS OF ALOHA
Where: Petroglyph Press & Basically Books, 160 Kamehameha Ave. downtown Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Nov. 2
Details: Celebrating 50 years of business in Hilo, Petroglyph Press and Basically Books join in the Black & White Night festivities. Leonard Kubo and the Jazztones will entertain from 6 to 7 p.m. Dietrich Varez will sign copies of “Pele & Hi‘iaka” and “Hina, The Goddess.” Free Varez special edition postcards. Free refreshments, giveaways and drawing entries.
Contact: Christine Reed, 961- 0144, bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net
COMING
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
HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
Where: Keaau Elementary
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: KES PTSA invites public to craft and rummage sale, with food, fun games, face painting, variety of vendors. Steak-fry plate $10. Proceeds support student-centered activities at the school.
Contact: Sally, 982-4210, sally_deryke@notes.k12.hi.us
KUA O KA LA TREES
Where: HELCO, 1200 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 3
Details: Kua O Ka La Public Charter School to give free native trees in celebration of Hawaii Arbor Day.
Contact: Leila Kealoha, 965- 5098, leila@kuaokala.org
STORIES FROM KOSRAE
Where: Hilo Public Library
When: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 3
Details: Meet the Micronesian Island of Kosrae, via stories told by students from UH-Hilo Global Ambassadors Program. For all ages.
Contact: Leslie Chow, 933-8890
KUA O KA LA TREES
Where: Maku‘u Farmers Market
When: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 4
Details: Kua O Ka La Public Charter School to give free native trees in celebration of Hawaii Arbor Day.
Contact: Leila Kealoha, 965- 5098, leila@kuaokala.org
WORLD MEDITATION
Where: Ke Alo Lani, Pahoa
When: 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 4
Details: Originates in Seattle, with Tom Kenyon (tomkenyon. com) and the Hathors. Potluck will follow. Call for directions,
Contact: Barbara Leonard, 965- 1738, aloha@kealolani.com
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
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
TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE
Where: Carvalho Park, Hilo
When: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8
Details: Kids 5-12 can practice for P&R track meets set for February. This is a way to learn and practice your events. Registration required.
Contact: Chris, 961-8737, drayerc001@ hawaii.rr.com
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
‘THE STATUES THAT WALKED’
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13
Details: Terry Hunt discusses “The Statues That Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island,” a book he co-authored with fellow archeologist Carl Lipo. Free.
Contact: 985-6166, elizabeth_ bell@nps.gov
BRINGING BACK KOA
Where: Mokupapapa DC, Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 14
Details: Free talk on “Bringing Back Koa” by J.B. Friday, Ph.D., University of Hawaii extension forester; sponsored by Friends of Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge.
Contact: Layne Yoshida, 640-0435
WHOSE FOOTPRINTS ARE THESE?
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 27
Details: Footprints found in Ka’u desert ash layers were believed to have been created in 1790 by the army of Chief Keoua. Join Jadelyn Moniz- Nakamura as she examines geologic evidence. Free.
Contact: Elizabeth Bell, 985- 6166, elizabeth_bell@nps.gov
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.
Contact: Margo Takata, 331- 8010, pr@habitatwesthawaii.org
HILO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Where: Hilo Recycling & Transfer Station, Leilani Street
When: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Free. Sponsored by County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management. For a list of acceptable and non-acceptable materials, visit http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous/. No business or farm waste and no e-waste allowed.
Contact: Chris, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us
PHIS HO`OLAULE`A
Where: Pahoa High & Inter
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1
Details: Fun, annual event follows the Pahoa Christmas Parade. Vendor applications must be received by Nov. 21.
Contact: Carol Yanagisawa, 965-2150, ext 180; Carol_ Yanagisawa@notes.k12.hi.us
KAILUA-KONA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Where: Kailua (Kealakehe) Recycling & Transfer Station
When: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 8
Details: Free. Sponsored by County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management. Visit http://www. hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/ household-hazardous/. No business, farm or e-waste.
Contact: Chris, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us
OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Where: Waimea, Kohala
When: Jan. 3-6, 8-11
Details: Films, activities in celebration of ocean and island culture. Jan. 3-6, Waimea venues; Jan. 8-11 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Early-bird rates through Nov. 15.
Contact: Tania, 854-6095, info@waimeaoceanfilm.org
