Community Calendar for August 23
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
ADVERTISING
Where: Palace Theater, 28 Haili St., Hilo
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Deatails: Stephanie Becher was a mother, friend, attorney and beloved member of the Hilo theatre community. She died in July, and this variety show will be performed in her memory by her many friends in the theater community. The show will feature scenes, songs and dances from a variety of shows in which Becher performed. This evening of laughter and loving memories also will help raise funds for her husband and two young sons. A $20 donation is suggested; all proceeds benefit the Becher ‘ohana. Tickets are available in advance from performers and at the Palace Theater box office in Hilo. Remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Contact: Palace Theater box office, 934-7010
WAIAKEA SWCD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Where: NRCS office, 154 Waianuenue Ave., Room 302, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m. Friday
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. Friday
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. Saturday 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. Saturday
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
ANNUAL OBON SERVICE AND BON DANCE
Where: Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Malamalahoa Highway, Ninole
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Details: Evening starts with a Hatsubon service, a Buddhist ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of a loved one’s death. Bon dance follows at 7 p.m. Parking is limited; please carpool with family and friends.
Contact: Harold Uyeno, 959-9974, nishieast888@gmail.com
‘OHI‘A LOVE FEST
Where: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Sunday
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. Sunday 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. Tuesday
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
COMING
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
PU‘U O LOKUANA HIKE
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. 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
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
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
PEOPLE AND LAND OF KAHUKU
Where: Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
When: 9:30 a.m. 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
ORCHIDLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Keaau Aerie, 16-111 Opukahaia St., Keaau
When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19
Details: The regular monthly meeting for the month of August 2017 was canceled.
Contact: Barbara Arthurs, 966-6141, babsarthurs@gmail.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. 19 under the Community section here at www.hawaiitribune-herald.com.
