More than 100 vendors will be at Puna Hongwanji craft fair: Free event is this Saturday in Keaau
The Puna Hongwanji Mission is having its fifth Winter Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday on the temple grounds at 14-692 Old Volcano Road in Keaau. Entry is free.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
The Hawaii Police Department invites the public to join officers for two “Coffee With a Cop” events in North and South Kohala this month.
Hilo Woman’s Club holds Rummage Sale
The Hilo Woman’s Club will be hosting a Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday at their clubhouse in Hilo.
Sign up now for Kona’s Christmas Parade
The annual Kailua Kona Community Christmas Parade is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.
‘Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival this weekend
WAIMEA — Kahilu Theatre will present its 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele &Slack Key Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday.
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment in 1879. Congress created the USGS to “classify the public lands and examine the geological structure, mineral resources, and products within and outside the national domain.”
Learn how to recognize your triggers at Ku‘ikahi talk
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center of Hilo will host a free talk on Nov. 21 as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Meet the growers, get expert advice at free Plant People Road Show
KAILUA-KONA — Featuring five Big Isle mom-and-pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show returns to Kona with new operating hours. Time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free.
Law enforcement personnel complete CIT training
The Hawaii Police Department has announced the addition of 10 new officers to its Crisis Intervention Team, or CIT.
Honor military veterans on Saturday: Annual parade in downtown Hilo begins at 10 a.m.
The Big Island community will unite on Saturday to celebrate and honor service in all its forms at the 17th Annual Hawaii Island Veterans Day Parade.
Dink in Pink Pickleball Tournament set
KAILUA-KONA — Ready, set, serve!
Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition on display through Dec. 12
The public is invited to the free 16th Annual Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition at Wailoa Center in Hilo.
Acclaimed Escher String Quartet returns to Hilo
The Hawaii Concert Society’s second presentation of its 2024-25 season features a string quartet that takes its name from the renowned Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher and draws inspiration from that artist’s use of individual components working together to form a whole, as any quartet must do in order to succeed.
YWCA fundraiser raises $11K: ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ event benefits Sexual Assault Support Services program
YWCA of Hawaii Island on Saturday held its 15th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser.
Hawaii Care Choices kicks off talk show about health care
Hawaii Care Choices has launched “Let’s Talk Healthcare Hawaii!” — a new TV talk show and podcast dedicated to palliative care education.
Rotary forum today will feature Roth, Alameda
The Rotary Club of Hilo will host a forum from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at WSW Steakhouse, located in the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. This event will feature Hilo’s current Mayor Mitch Roth and his primary challenger, Kimo Alameda, in a discussion of key issues impacting the Hilo community.
HPD detective named TOP COP
Hawaii Police Department’s Detective Chandler Nacino received the 2024 TOP COP Hawaii award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii during a ceremony in Honolulu on Friday, Oct. 18.
County seeks applicants for boards, commissions
Mayor Mitch Roth encourages residents to apply for open positions on several of the county’s boards and commissions.
Concert offers fusion of Navajo melodies, jazz, funk
Kahilu Theatre in Waimea will host a one-of-a-kind concert featuring the Delbert Anderson Quartet at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Arbor Day celebration set for Kona
Arbor Day in Hawaii is this Saturday, Nov. 2.
