Hawaii Tourism Authority issues request for proposals
The Hawaii Tourism Authority, the state’s agency responsible for managing tourism and enhancing The Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has issued a Request for Proposals seeking strategic visitor education and destination brand marketing and management services for the Japan major market area.
Free ocean learning kits to be distributed
The community is invited to pick up free Grab-&-Go Ocean Learning Kits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center and at state public libraries in Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Waimea. All state public library distribution locations will start at 9 a.m. until supplies last.
Subaru Telescope mentors four Hawaii students
If STEM careers offer Hawaii students a path to the future, then four interns are well on their way, thanks to the Akamai Workforce Initiative and the Subaru Telescope staff.
Free training offered to learn collaboration principles
Sylvia Dolena presents “Boundless Collaboration: Conversation + Contribution + Teamwork = Innovation” on Friday, Oct. 14. Part of Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s “Teamwork, Leadership, and Preparing for the New Economy” training series, the free workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, UCB 127, 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo.
An Evening With Country Gospel Singer Wade Hammond
Island Faith Center presents “An Evening with Country Gospel Singer Wade Hammond,” which will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Laupahoehoe Library Humanities Room (35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe).
Kahilu Theatre presents Alphabet Rockers
Kahilu Theatre is psyched to present Alphabet Rockers live from the Kahilu Theatre stage at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The audience is invited to explore elements of hip hop and move their bodies in celebration and joy.
Let’s Talk Food: Some vintage cookbooks
My friend Donna Aoki was cleaning out her mother’s things and gave me a bunch of her cookbooks. Many were never sold at a bookstore but instead probably sold or given within a circle of people, like the Title Guaranty Escrow &Title Services or the recipes from the ‘Legaspi Ohana Happy Holidays 2003.’
Volcano Watch: Where’s that lava headed and when will it get there?
When lava flows break out on the flanks of Kilauea or Mauna Loa, Hawaii residents and emergency management agencies want to know what to expect.
Tropical Gardening: Build soils with animal manures and other nutrient sources
When our aina gets scorched by fires or lava, we need to take time to build life again. We are in Italy now and even with the extremes of heat this summer, farmers are working to bring new crops to life. Some lands here have been farmed for thousands of years using age-old techniques to bring about healthy soils. In Hawaii we can use these same practices. Where animal manures are available they are probably the best source of fertilizer and organic matter for the organic gardener.
Commnity meeting scheduled on Upolu well improvements project
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Engineering Division is partnering with the Department of Agriculture and Hawaii State Senator Lorraine Inouye to host a community meeting on the Upolu Well Improvements project in North Kohala on Hawaii Island.
VAC offers botanical dyes workshop
The community is invited to join Puakea Forester from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
2 Big Island students named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships
Two Hawaii Island students have been named semifinalists for Hawaii’s National Merit Scholarships.
Kahakai Elementary School celebrates 40 years
Kahakai Elementary School marked 40 years of educating keiki during a celebration Friday in Kailua-Kona.
Celebrate the Jewish New Year in Hilo
Ahava ‘Aina, East Hawaii’s first and only Jewish community congregation, will be reading for the first time from its special sacred Holocaust Torah in celebration of the new year ahead — 5783.
Puna community garden receives $2,500 grant
Black Sands Beach community received a generous grant of $2,500 from District 5 Hawaii County Councilman Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelders’ office. The grant funding comes from the Hawaii County Contingency Relief fund and was awarded to the garden earlier this month. The grant is the product of a public-private partnership to promote sustainable gardening practices and fight local food insecurity.
Hawaii Concert Society to open season with Ukrainian pianist
Some of the world’s finest performers of classical music and dance have East Hawaii in their travel plans. They will be part of the Hawaii Concert Society’s 2022-23 season, its 61st, which begins in October and runs until March 2023.
Sounds at the Summit concert features Constant as the Moon
The Volcano Art Center’s Sounds at the Summit series continues with Constant as the Moon at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Waimea Arts Council sends out a call for artists
Big Island artists are invited to enter The Waimea Arts Council’s 38th Annual Founders Show to be held Sept. 30-Nov. 27 at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
Hilo native named steward, educator of Kukuau Forest
Hawaii Land Trust has named Hilo native Ulumauahi “Ulu” Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani as the first steward and educator for Kukuau Forest on Hawaii Island.
Let’s Talk Food: Oktoberfest begins
Oktoberfest festivities have already started in Munich this year. In fact it started three days ago, on Sept. 17, with the opening ceremony in the Schottenhamel tent, with the phrase “O’ Zapft Is!” This means, “It’s tapped, yo!” The Oktoberfestivities have officially begun, prost!”
