HUNA TALK WITH SERGE KAHILI KING
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 1 p.m. Sept. 2
Details: Learn “How To Deal with Criticism” using secrets from the ancient Hawaiian Huna philosophy. Free to all. Contact: Serge Kahili King, 985-8880, serge@huna.org
TUESDAY, Sept. 4
HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Where: Papaikou Comm.Cen.
When: 5 p.m. Sept. 4
Details: Steering committee to offer brief CDP process update, operating budget priorities, update on Sunshine Law changes for boards and commissions. Refreshments will be served; public testimony invited.
Contact: Christian Kay, 961- 8136, ckay@co.hawaii.hi.us
COMPUTER FOR SENIORS
Where: SeniorNet at Maluhia
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 4, 5, 7
Details: Learn how to use a computer even if you have never touched a mouse. $36 for six-hour class plus $40 annual membership fee.
Contact: Lois Zimmermann, 974-7603, cyberlu@gmail.com
THURSDAY, Sept. 6
BUSINESS ACTION CENTER
Where: Hawaii SBDC, 100 Pauahi St Suite 109, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6, 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
COMING
PUNA BAPTIST CHURCH LIVE AUCTION
Where: Old Puna Baptist Church
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: At old location on corner of Old Pahoa Village Road and Transfer Station Road. Previews day before, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 9 to 10 a.m. on auction day. Absentee bids welcome. Donations also welcome and free pick-up is available.
Contact: 965-9970, PunaBaptistChurch@gmail.com
WAIOHINU HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Where: Waiohinu Recycling & Transfer Station
When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: Free collection event sponsored by county Department of Environmental Management. For a list of acceptable and non-acceptable materials, visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/householdhazardous. No e-waste, or waste from businesses or farms, will be allowed.
Contact: Chris, 961-8554, recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us
HILO HONGWANJI ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
Where: Sangha Hall (next to Hongwanji Temple), 424 Kilauea Ave.
When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: The Hilo Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association will hold its annual one-day garage sale. Proceeds from this shoppers’ delight will be used to continue the temple’s programs. Free admission and free parking.
Contact: Amy Ban, 959-8168
CofC GARAGE SALE
Where: Community of Christ, 1842 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 8
Details: Household goods, clothing, books, toys, white elephant items, etc.
Contact: Rosemary, 959-4032, rnkawamoto@gmail.com
COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS
Where: County Building, Puna conference room, 25 Aupuni St.
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 12
Details: Board meeting open to public. Agenda posted on county website.
Contact: Mary Fujio, 961- 8251, mfujio@co.hawaii.hi.us
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
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
EAST SIDE SEED EXCHANGE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
Where: Laakea Permaculture Community, Pahoa
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, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Free health screening, flu shots on site, food demonstrations, games and activities for kids’ hula, yoga and Zumba classes; martial arts and gymnastic demonstrations, roller derby demonstration, food concessions and more. In support of health and fitness for all ages. Sponsored by Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Detailed program schedule available. Call 961-6677 or visit Hilo Betsuin office at 398 Kilauea Ave.
Contact: BJ Soriano, 961-6677, bjsoriano@hilobetsuin.org
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
TOTALLY LOCAL 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
PEACE CORPS REUNION
Where: Wailoa State Park
When: 11 a.m. Oct. 21
Details: Potluck gathering at pavilion No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers, former training staff members and folks interested in the Peace Corps. Bring potluck dish and join in fun talk-story session.
Contact: Bill Sakovich, 933- 2717, swimsak@yahoo.com
BICC ANTIQUE & COIN SHOW
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, Hilo
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
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: Kick off holidays at third annual Christmas at Hulihe‘e Palace. $100; sumptuous 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 COFFEE MILL FARMERS MARKET
Where: Mountain View
When: 8 a.m. Saturday
Details: Locally grown food, assorted products. Live entertainment, petting zoo for keiki. EBT accepted.
Contact: Jeanette Baysa, 968- 1333, hcmcoffee@msn.com
VOLCANO FARMERS MARKET
Where: Cooper Center, Volcano
When: 6-10 a.m. Sundays
Details: EBT cards accepted. Everyone is invited. Lots to see and buy, from bountiful produce to ono grinds. Contact Linda Ugalde, 936-9705.
Contact: 936-9705, allank3@ gmail.com
NEW MOON ONENESS MEDITATION
Where: 996 Iolani St., Hilo
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Details: People of all faiths, beliefs gather in oneness with a powerful meditation on each Monday closest to the new moon. A vegetarian potluck follows. Call for details.
Contact: Cynthia, 640-2345, torian1103@yahoo.com
CAT AND DOG
OVERPOPULATION CLINICS
Where: Keaau Village Market
When: 10-11:30 a.m., second Sunday of each month
Details: Nonprofit Hui Pono Holoholona public meeting to share ideas, concerns, energy with group dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation via spaying/neutering.
Contact: Frannie Pueo, 968-8279, webmistress@hphhawaii.org
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.
Contact: Barbara Toles, 967-7800
HAWAIIAN FARMERS
MARKET
Where: Railroad and Makaala, Hilo
When: 7: a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays
Details: Shop for island produce, plants, flowers, food; event programs. Food vendors sought for Wednesdays.
Contact: Howard, 769-3989; Russell, 959-6073; hawaiianfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
KINOOLE FARMERS
MARKET
Where: 1990 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 6:30 a.m. Saturdays
Details: Big Island Farm Bureau sponsors. Meet growers, cooks and bakers in person with fresh produce, nursery plants, baked goods and prepared meals. EBT cards now accepted.
Contact: Nate, 937-2663, nategaddis@gmail.com
KANIKAPILA IN VOLCANO
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Details: Jam session open to those of intermediate talent who can sing or play a musical instrument. $3/session.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967- 8222, julie@volcanoartcenter.org
KA‘U FARMERS MARKET
Where: Ace Hardware, Naalehu
When: 7 a.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday
Details: Naalehu Main Street sponsors market with fresh produce, baked goods, local arts and crafts and ambience. Ka‘u coffee freshly brewed and packaged. Vendors welcome.
Contact: Marge Elwell, 929- 7236, marge@hawaii.rr.com,
