TODAY, May 26
HILO HOSTS ANNUAL THREE-DAY INTER-TRIBAL
POWWOW
Where: Wailoa River State Park
When: 9 a.m. May 26-28
Details: Everyone invited to three-day event; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Drumming, Native American dancers in regalia, fry bread, fun things for kids. Hoop dancing on Saturday and Monday. Craft fair. Taiko drums on Saturday, hula kahiko on Sunday.
Contact: Rudy Webster, 968-1591, rciservices@yahoo.com
Interfaith Memorial Day
SERVICE AT PUNA HONGWANJI MISSION in Keaau
Where: Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-592 Old Volcano Road, Keaau
When: 10 a.m. May 26
Details: Interfaith Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to military men and women killed in action in past wars and current conflict. Coordinators will honor all from the Puna District who gave their lives in battle. Veterans groups, ministers, families, relatives and friends of the honorees will attend. Guest speaker Bob McElroy, public affairs officer from U.S. Army Garrison, Pohakuloa Training Area. Refreshments afterward.
Contact: Rev. David Fujimoto, 966-9981, davidfujimoto@hawaiiantel.net
ANNUAL WAIMEA
BONYU KAI BONSAI CLUB
EXHIBITION
Where: Waimea Community Center, next to Waimea Park
When: 9 a.m. May 26-27
Details: More than 50 bonsai showcased by the club, which has been holding meetings for more than 50 years. Free. Come talk story and view the bonsai. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday.
Contact: Waimea Bonyu Kai Bonsai Club, 333-2122, waimeabonsai@gmail.com
I Will Survive Family
ACTIVITIES Day
Where: Hawaiian Beaches Park, Pahoa
When: 9:30 a.m. May 26
Details: Booths and demos; 72-hour kit, ham radio, food storage. Women can get instructions in making a survival shelter, signaling for help, collecting clean water in the wild, etc. Activities for keiki. B.Y.O. soda/juice, sports equipment, chairs, swim clothes for children; for training, wear closed-toe shoes.
Contact: Neilani Chittenden, 217-7007, ichitt@aol.com
LIVE MUSIC AT SATURDAY
NIGHT ALIVE!
Where: Kinoole Baptist Church
When: 6:30 p.m., last Saturday of each month
Details: Enjoy live music from blues and rock to funk and Christian; rotating lineup of musicians and speakers on last Saturday of every month.
Contact: Wally Dyer, 959-8012
