Cherry blossom fest returns to Waimea
‘Tis the season when thousands of locals and visitors descend upon Waimea to celebrate heritage, culture and cherry blossoms.
Meet growers, get advice at Plant People Road Show
Featuring Big Isle mom-and-pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
Junior Country Fair this Saturday at Waiakea High
The Waiakea High School Class of 2025 will be hosting this year’s Junior Country Fair from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the school’s cafeteria.
Kupu seeking applicants for youth summer programs
Kupu, Hawaii’s leading conservation and youth education nonprofit, is seeking applicants for the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program, which offers an intensive, hands-on experience into the world of conservation.
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The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai will celebrate the new year with its annual luncheon meeting to be held this Saturday at the Arc of Hilo.
Dispose of household hazardous waste at two sites this month
Household hazardous waste collection events will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
Donations sought for upcoming Ka‘umana school rummage sale
Do you have stuff just gathering dust in your back room or garage? Donations are welcomed for the annual Ka‘umana Elementary School PTA Rummage Sale.
Let’s Talk Food: Pot pies
Pot pies have been around since ancient Greece and they were called artocreas. These pies had a bottom but no top crust. When the Romans started to make artocreas, they added the top crust.
Volcano Watch: Iceland’s recent eruption a reminder of lava flow hazards
Lava flows slowly approaching houses. Authorities evacuating neighborhoods. The tension of residents not knowing when, or if, they can return to their homes.
Tropical Gardening: For fragrance don’t miss the Plant People Road Show Saturday, Feb. 10
Days are a bit chilly but are getting longer. However, there is a noticeable spring fever effect when it comes to local gardeners because many fragrant flowering plants start blooming at this time. Also, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it is time to shop for gifts.
Hawaii Wood Guild show underway in Waimea
The Hawaii Wood Guild’s 38th Invitational Masters Show is being held now through Thursday, Feb. 29.
Puna Strong grant recipients announced
Hawaii County and the Hawaii Community Foundation have announced a third round of Puna Strong grant recipients.
Wiliwili Festival set for Feb. 10
The 13th Annual Wiliwili Festival is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve.
Two Ka‘u District police officers honored
Two Ka‘u District police officers recently were recognized as the 2023 Ka‘u Officer of the Year and Ka‘u Top Enforcer.
LWV of Hawaii County hosts panel discussion about civics education
Members of the public are invited to join the League of Women Voters of Hawaii County, with co-sponsorship by the UH-Hilo Political Science Department, for a panel discussion about approaches to civics education that encourage students to be active, informed citizens.
Ambassadors sought for Vibrant Hawaii program
Vibrant Hawaii is recruiting its next cohort of youth Ambassadors aged 18-24.
Master gardeners to share information on their trade with Sunday event in Hilo
The East Hawaii Master Gardeners will gather hundreds of plants grown in Hilo for a plant sale next week.
Let’s Talk Food: Muffins for breakfast
Muffins for breakfast are always a nice treat for the family. The aroma from the kitchen from warm muffins is a great way to start the day.
Volcano Watch: Upgrades below the surface
Technicians at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are constantly engineering, building, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, or upgrading equipment and instruments that we use to monitor Hawaii’s active volcanoes. This week’s “Volcano Watch” article focuses on the installation process of newly upgraded seismometers that are used to detect and locate earthquakes.
Magic of the Season events deemed a success
The Magic of the Season Food Drive at the Hawaii County Building resulted in the generous donation of 1,142 pounds of food and $114 in cash to The Food Basket.
