Slack key guitar master Makana to perform in Waimea
Kahilu Theatre in Waimea presents “Makana, Live” from the Kahilu stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, performing vocal and slack key guitar renditions of classics from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
Zonta Club awards microgrants to women
The Zonta Club of Hilo recently presented $6,000 in microgrants for its 2023 “Pay It Forward” program. The award program supports women entrepreneurs on Hawaii Island who are starting a new business or working to expand an existing business.
AARP offers dementia care workshop
A free workshop will help caregivers with loved ones with dementia better understand the condition and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviors.
Veterans Day Parade this Saturday
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and a number of ceremonies will take place throughout Hawaii.
Let’s Talk Food: Pumpkin in season
Happy Halloween! On this day, the souls of the dead return to their homes, according to ancient Celtics who celebrated a festival called Samhain on Nov. 1. They dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits,
Volcano Watch: Unrest continues at Kilauea summit
The most recent eruption at Kilauea’s summit began on Sunday, Sept. 10. Following weeks of heightened unrest, fissures opened on the Halema’uma’u crater floor and to the east on the “down dropped block,” a remnant of the older caldera floor that collapsed in 2018.
Tropical Gardening: Dryland forests’ protection often forgotten
We frequently talk of protecting the rainforests and cloud forests of Hawaii, but often neglect the importance of Hawaii’s dry land forests. However, thanks to the efforts of Ka‘ahahui o Ka Nahelehele we are beginning to understand the importance as well.
Taste of the Philippines raises over $10,000 for charitable causes
Taste of the Philippines attracted over 250 people to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort on Saturday, Oct. 21.
‘Badges and Buckets’ raises $20K for Special Olympics
The Hawaii Police Department would like thank the community for helping to make the recent “Badges and Buckets” fundraiser a huge success.
Drop off unneeded or expired prescription drugs on Saturday
To help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse, the Hawaii Police Department encourages the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative on from 10 am. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Art fair today through Saturday in Waimea
The Big Island Art Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea.
Plant show to feature growers from around the island
Featuring Big Isle mom-and-pop nurseries, the Plant People Road Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is free.
Volcano Watch: Aloha ʻoe to a remarkable and beloved volcanologist, Dr. Jim Kauahikaua
Distinguished volcanologist Dr. James P. “Jim” Kauahikaua, Ph.D., passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. James Puupai Kauahikaua was a respected geophysicist and the first kanaka maoli (indigenous Hawaiian) to serve as scientist-in-charge of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Tropical Gardening: Mark your calendar for fall gardening events
Starting this weekend, Saturday Oct. 21, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society is having a tropical vireya outreach at the Pana‘ewa Zoo. Members will be there from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to share their knowledge and plants with the public. There is also a vireya garden you may visit at any time at the zoo. For further information call Sherla Berttelmann at (808) 966-9225.
Police employees recognized by county
Two Hawaii Police Department officers and a clerical staff member were recognized for their outstanding service during the county’s annual employee recognition ceremony Monday.
Hawaii Festival of Birds returns to Hilo
After a two-year of absence, the Hawaii Festival of Birds is once more making its annual migration to Hilo this weekend.
County General Plan comment period extended
The public comment period for the Hawaii County General Plan has been extended.
‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ march set for Oct. 28
YWCA of Hawaii Island will hold its 14th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
Humanity Hale fundraiser this weekend
Family fun is on tap from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday during Humanity Hale’s Fall Fest Fundraiser at scenic Bolton Farms in Holualoa.
Councilman Inaba to speak at next League of Women Voters meeting
The League of Women Voters of Hawaii County members on Sept. 14 participated in the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Constitution Day at the invitation of Su-Mi Lee, associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science.
