‘Mana Wahine’ show postponed
The Okareka Dance Company performance of “Mana Wahine,” scheduled for Tuesday (Oct. 24) at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center, was postponed because of travel issues.
The performance is expected to be rescheduled for February 2018. An announcement will be made once a new date is finalized.
For more information, call the UH-Hilo box office at 932-7490.
Pick pumpkins
at Waiakea High
Pick the perfect pumpkin for Halloween during the Waiakea High School PTSA’s Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 21) at the campus gym.
In addition to pumpkins and craft booths, the event will include food, games, a petting zoo, haunted house, live music, a dummy-roping demonstration and more.
Pumpkins can be purchased online at whspumpkinpatch.ecwid.com.
Proceeds will go to support Waiakea High School programs, Waiakea High School Band Boosters, Waiakea Elementary School Student Council and Waiakeawaena Elementary School Student Council.
The school is located at 155 Kawili St. in Hilo. For more information, call Shari Uyeno at 938-8800 or visit www.facebook.com/WHSPUMPKINPATCH.
UN Day event at Nani Mau Gardens
In observance of United Nations Day, the U.N. Association of the U.S. Hawaii Island Chapter is hosting its annual luncheon meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Nani Mau Gardens.
The theme of the event is “Global Goals, Local Leaders: Achieving Zero Hunger and Zero Food Waste on Hawaii Island.”
The keynote speaker is Brooke Hansen, affiliate associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She also is a member of the UH-Hilo Blue Zones committee, Slow Food Hawaii Island Chapter and the Hawaii Island Food Alliance.
The cost of the luncheon is $30, to be paid at the door by cash or check. RSVP to Ruth Robison by Thursday (Oct. 19) by email at rrobison@hawaii.edu or call 935-7991.
Hilo Betsuin
to honor veterans
The Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin’s 22nd annual Veterans Appreciation Service will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Nov. 5.
All veterans, spouses, family and friends — regardless of religious preference — are invited to participate.
Featured speaker will be Donna Hara Shimizu. Born and raised on the Big Island, Hara Shimizu is part of a military family with a combined 309 years of military service, of which 269 were with the Hawaii National Guard. In 2010, she retired as a recruiter after serving 35 years with the 291st Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii National Guard.
Refreshments will be served after the service. For more information, call 961-6677.
