Community Calendar for August 16
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TEAM MEETING
ADVERTISING
Where: Sweet Cane Cafe, 48 Kamana St., Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m. today
Details: Team captains asked to come for this information meeting.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443-7360, ridley0428@gmail.com
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care, 34 Rainbow Drive, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Thursday
Details: Support group for caregivers who provide assistance to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association will provide information and support. Free respite service available. Third Thursday of each month.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443-7360, ridley0428@gmail.com
FREE CONCERT
Where: Lili‘uokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo
When: 12:30 p.m. Thursday
Details: Part of the second annual Hawaii International Music Festival. Special performances of the queen’s compositions. Joining festival founders Carlin Ma, Eric Silberger and Amy Shoremount-Obra will be cellist Sung Chan Chang, Argentinean bandoneon player JP Jofre and Mexican tenor Manuel Castillo. In addition, Desmon Haumea, Cymber Lily Quinn and Kathy Dorn will open with compositions by the queen. Prelude to a paid festival event the same evening.
Contact: K.T. Cannon-Eger, 895-8130, kteger@hawaii.rr.com
ALOHA FRIDAY ON THE PORCH — HULA AND ‘OLI WITH MOSES KAHO`OKELE CRABBE
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 11 a.m. Friday
Details: The kumu hula of Halau Ke Ola o Ka Lani shares his extensive knowledge to teach the basics of hula, language and chant. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Jenette Goss, 967-8222, jenette@volcanoartcenter.org
BON DANCE
Where: Life Care Center of Hilo, 944 W. Kawailani St., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Details: Community members welcome to attend this traditional event provided by Project Dana, the local Hongwanji, Hawaii Island Buddhist Women Association and the Hilo Bon Dance Club. Come to dance in traditional kimono, happi coat or aloha attire. Come to honor our elders. Enjoy the beautiful experience.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959-9151, ridley0428@gmail.com
INTRODUCTORY HALAI ENERGY HEALING WORKSHOP
Where: Halai Healing Place, 75-5737 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona
When: 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Details: Discover ancient mysteries of the human aura and learn about the chakra system. Explore the body’s energy field to balance mind, body and spirit for yourself and others. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. Cost is $295. Pre-registration required. Limited space available.
Contact: LaRen, 987-6010, LaRen@HalaiHealingPlace.com
PU‘U O LOKUANA HIKE
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sept. 3
Details: A short 0.4-mile hike to the top of this grassy cinder cone. Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill through time and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka‘u.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
INSTANT DRAWING
Where: Ben Franklin, 333 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: Noon on Saturdays (through September)
Details: Learn to draw everything from plants to animals to people. For ages 10 and older. Cost is $17.50 for each two-hour class. Supply list can be found at the store or during the first class. You also can bring your own pencils, paper and drawing board.
Contact: Joy, 935-0005, tinacintron.art@gmail.com
DEMENTIA SERIES
Where: Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1055 Kinoole St., No. 101, Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Details: Alzheimer’s Association presents Communication and Behaviors in Dementia at 1 p.m., “Memories of Tomorrow” at 3 p.m. and Living With Forgetfulness – Part Three at 5 p.m. Limited seating. Call or email for reservations.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443-7360, ridley0428@gmail.com
AVERAGE JOES
Where: Laverne’s Sports Bar, 75-5819 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Details: High-energy pop/rock, Top 40 music.
Contact: Ryan Sabate, 854-4173, ultrazone777@msn.com
PEOPLE AND LAND OF KAHUKU
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Sept. 17
Details: Moderate 2-mile, three-hour guided hike that loops through varied landscapes to explore the human history of Kahuku. Emerging native forests, pastures, lava fields and other sites contain clues about ways people have lived and worked on the vast Kahuku lands – from the earliest Hawaiians through generations of ranching families to the current park staff and volunteers.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
HILO HULA TUESDAYS AT THE BANDSTAND
Where: Mo‘oheau Park Bandstand, 329 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Tuesday
Details: Hilo’s own Halau Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna returns for a lively hour of Hawaiian music, hula and a craft workshop. Free event.
Contact: Dinnie Kysar, 896-7284, destinationhilo@gmail.com
MICROSOFT WORD INTRODUCTION
Where: Hawaii Community College, 1175 Manono St., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 23
Details: Covers the basics of word processing. Training funds are available to help with tuition. Call 934-2700 or visit www.ocethawcc.org for more information or to register.
Contact: Tiana Hirota, 934-2696, hirotat@hawaii.edu
COMING
WAIAKEA SWCD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Where: NRCS office, 154 Waianuenue Ave., Room 302, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 25
Details: Public invited to attend.
Contact: Jennifer Lopez Reavis, 808-933-8350, jennifer.lopez@hi.nacdnet.net
ALOHA FRIDAY ON THE PORCH — LEI MAKING WITH KAIPO AH CHONG
Where: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 11 a.m. Aug. 25
Details: This tropical agriculture farmer shares his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
Contact: Jenette Goss, 967-82222, jenette@volcanoartcenter.org
HI‘IAKA AND PELE
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 16
Details: Discover these two fascinating Hawaiian goddesses and sisters and the natural phenomena they represent. Visitors will experience the sisters coming alive through the epic stories depicted in the natural landscape of Kahuku on this easy 1.7-mile walk on the main road in Kahuku.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
FEARLESS ABSTRACT PAINTING
Where: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano
When: 10 a.m. Aug. 26
Details: Workshop covers basic overview of acrylic paints and mediums, the emotional language of color and so much more. Students will be encouraged to find and explore their own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment. No experience is necessary. Cost is $90 or $85 for VAC members plus a $15 supply fee. A list of additional materials will be provided to students upon registration and can be viewed online. To register, call or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Contact: Alyssa Johnasen, 967-8222, workshops@volcanoartcenter.org
‘OHI‘A LOVE FEST
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Aug. 27
Details: Free family friendly event. Celebrate ‘ohi‘a and promote awareness about this important tree. There will be music, entertainment and fun activities throughout the day. Talks, demonstrations and educational booths will promote ways we can all help to prevent the spread of the disease devastating our forests. This is a zero-waste event.
Contact: Corie Yanger, 969-8268, cmyanger@hawaii.edu
NATURE AND CULTURE: AN UNSEVERABLE RELATIONSHIP (HE PILINA WEHENA ‘OLE)
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 27 and Sept. 23
Details: Hike the Palm Trail and be inspired by a place where hulihia (catastrophic change) and kulia (restoration) can be observed as the land transitions from the 1868 lava flow and its pioneer plants to deeper soil with more diverse and older flora. This moderate hike is about 2 miles and takes two hours.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
HILO HULA TUESDAYS AT THE BANDSTAND
Where: Mo‘oheau Park Bandstand, 329 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
When: 11 a.m. Aug. 29
Details: Christy Leina‘ala Lassiter and friends provide a beautiful hour of Hawaiian music and hula. Free event; includes a lei-making workshop.
Contact: Dinnie Kysar, 896-7284, destinationhilo@gmail.com
NAEHU-SAFFERY OHANA REUNION
Where: Velma McWayne Santos Community Center, 395 Waena St., Wailuku, Maui
When: Sept. 1-3
Details: Descendants of Judge and schooner Capt. Edmund Saffery (1806-74) and their wives, Kupuna Naehu and Waiki Kawaawaaiki Naehu (1828-1900) of Olowalu are bringing together ohana from their combined 14 children. Registration forms and additional information can be found at www.SafferyOhana.org. Event being organized by the Naehu-Saffery ‘Ohana Association.
Contact: Donna Hue-Sing Curimao, 264-3178, meleana1839@hotmail.com; Dayton Labanon, Ltadashi@aol.com
REALMS AND DIVISIONS OF KAHUKU
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 2
Details: Experience the sense of place that evolves at the intersection of nature and culture on this moderately difficult 2-mile, two-hour guided hike on the Pu‘u Kahuku trail. Bring a snack for the talk-story segment of the hike.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
BUDDHI YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Where: Yoga Centered, 37 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 8; 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9; noon and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10
Details: Starts by tuning in to the subtle energetic body then proceeds to explore the individual elements of the Buddhi Yoga system. This certification allows you to have the rights of the Buddhi Yoga level 1 teacher, to lead and teach classes commercially and independently, use of logo and brand name. Cost is $425.
Contact: Yoga Centered, 934-7233, frontdesk@yogacentered.com
AVERAGE JOES
Where: Coquis Diner and Sports Bar, 1550 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo
When: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: Group plays the second Friday of every month. High-energy pop/rock, Top 40 music.
Contact: Ryan Sabate, 854-4173, ultrazone777@msn.com
NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK EVENT
Where: Waimea Town Market at Parker School, 65-1224 Lindsey Road, Waimea
When: 8 a.m. Sept. 9
Details: Free event is a great opportunity to meet other EV owners, learn about electric car benefits and ownership experiences and see the latest EVs. We hope to see you there. Visit BigIslandEV.org for more details.
Contact: Noel Morin, 987-7428, nmorin99@yahoo.com
THE BIRTH OF KAHUKU
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 9 and 30
Details: Explore the rich geologic history of Kahuku. Traverse the vast 1868 lava flow, see different volcano features and formations and identify many parts of the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Learn about the Hawaiian hot spot and the creation of Kahuku. Guided easy-to-moderate hike.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
HAWAII HORSE EXPO’S SECOND EQUINE MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM
Where: Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Waimea
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 9-10
Details: This two-day intensive clinic examines the nature and correction of the many hoof-related issues confronting today’s horse owners. Event offers a rare opportunity for lay people to be exposed to the same information as veterinarians. Limited seating.
Contact: Donna Whitaker, 329-8002, exec.dir@hihs.org
OHIA LEHUA PROGRAM
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10
Details: Learn about the vital role of ohia lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the ohia and rapid ohia death. Visitors will be able to identify the many differences of the most prominent native tree in Kahuku. Easy, 1-mile (or less) walk.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
WAIKOLOA DRY FOREST INITIATIVE BEER, BITES AND BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT
Where: Anna Ranch, 65-1480 Kawaihae Road, Waimea
When: 2 p.m. Sept. 10
Details: Create a team or just come to attend some friendly competition in this double-elimination lawn game that is fun and easy to play for all ages. Ticket prices include access to the event, drink tickets, food and entertainment. There also will be kid’s activities, educational booths, a silent auction and fine art for sale. All proceeds will benefit the forest restoration efforts of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative. Visit www.waikoloadryforest.org for more information.
Contact: Jen Lawson, 494-2208, jen@waikoloadryforest.org
HILO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965
Where: Las Vegas
When: Sept. 11-14
Details: Flier to be sent out this month via email. If you don’t get the flier/registration, contact Bobbi (Ishimaru) Miyashiro at 935-3890 or rlmiyashiro@hawaiiantel.net or Dwayne Miyashiro at 959-7416 for more information.
Contact: Margaret Masaki, 959-5665, marge.masaki@hawaiiantel.net
CITIZENSHIP DAY 2017
Where: Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Sept. 15
Details: All newly naturalized US citizens will be recognized and honored by various civic organizations and public officials and are encouraged to participate in this special event. Those interested in participating should call or email for more information. Event is free to attend.
Contact: Tulpe Day, 961-8220, tday@hawaiicounty.gov
NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK EVENT
Where: Home Depot, 380 Makaala St., Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 16
Details: Free event is a great opportunity to meet other EV owners, learn about electric car benefits and ownership experiences and see the latest EVs. We hope to see you there. Visit BigIslandEV.org for more details.
Contact: Noel Morin, 987-7428, nmorin99@yahoo.com
5TH ANNUAL HAWAII ISLAND ALL NATIONS POWWOW
Where: Keaukaha Hawaiian Village
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 16
Details: The Hawaii Island All Nations Powwow is a cultural event celebrating the powwow culture of Native Americans and to honor the host culture, Native Hawaiians. There will be arts and crafts, Native American frybread, intertribal dancing, guest speakers, cultural presentations, special raffles and more. The event is family-centered and alcohol- and drug-free.
Contact: Rudy Webster, 968-1591, hawaiipowwow@hotmail.com
AVERAGE JOES
Where: Hilo Town Tavern, 168 Keawe St., Hilo
When: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16
Details: High-energy pop/rock, Top 40 music.
Contact: Ryan Sabate, 854-4173, ultrazone777@msn.com
AVERAGE JOES AT THE FAIR
Where: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 799 Piilani St., Hilo
When: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22
Details: Hilo’s newest high-energy pop/rock, Top 40 band hits the stage during the Hawaii County Fair. For more information, check out the Average Joes on Facebook.
Contact: Ryan Sabate, 854-4173, ultrazone777@msn.com
PALM TRAIL HIKE
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24
Details: Guided moderately difficult 2.6-mile loop traversing scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer.
Contact: Park information, 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
‘AHA PUHALA O PUNA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY LAUHALA WEAVING CONFERENCE
Where: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo
When: 8 a.m. Oct. 12-15
Details: Join club members and kumu from throughout the state.
Contact: Katie Lowrey, 756-0093, ahapuhala@gmail.com
19TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HILO
Where: Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo
When: 1 p.m. Oct. 22
Details: Features the culinary skills of more than 35 chefs, restaurants and patisseries, who provide their talents, ingredients and staff to make this annual event a success. A portion of proceeds goes to support Hawaii Community College. Tickets are $55 presale, $70 at the door (subject to availability).
Contact: Mike Miyahira, 987-8328, miyahira@hawaiiantel.net
47TH ANNUAL KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Where: Kailua-Kona
When: Various times Nov. 3-12
Details: Celebrate the harvest as Kona coffee farms offer a firsthand look at growing this world-famous crop, the coffee art scene fills with inspiration and music and dance enrich cultural exchanges. Kona coffee and food events offer tastings, and hands-on cultural events help tell the story of Kona’s rich coffee history. For more information, visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
Contact: Laura Aquino, 326-7820, laura@current-events.com
W.M. KECK OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
Where: W.M. Keck Observatory headquarters, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea
When: 10 a.m. Nov. 11
Details: A fun, family friendly event filled with cosmic activities, stellar food and a star-studded program featuring renowned astronomers and engineers. Bring your keiki, ohana, friends and neighbors to experience dozens of science-rich, interactive booths. Parking is free.
Contact: Mari-Ela Chock, 881-3827, mchock@keck.hawaii.edu
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NOTE: Didn’t see your item? All ongoing events and any other items that didn’t appear in this week’s Community Calendar can be found in the Calendar for Aug. 12 under the Community section here at www.hawaiitribune-herald.com.
