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Fresh from a two-year sabbatical, Tavares returns reinvigorated by new food ideas coupled with his ongoing commitment to the fresh produce and fish local farmers and fishermen provide. His goal “is to continue the quality, consistency and value.”

Nurserymen plan annual plant sale

The Big Island Association of Nurserymen is hosting its annual summer horticultural show and scholarship plant sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium. More than 20 of the Big Island’s plant growers will be selling a variety of quality plants. Participants can learn more about plant care at the educational booths.

Admission is free.

For more information or special assistance, call Sean at 966-7169.


Dance club hosting salsa dance evening

Salsa club members of the Dance Hawaii Ballroom Dance Club will host a salsa dance from at 7 to 9 p.m. July 19. The public is invited to attend this free evening of dancing just to watch, learn and have some fun. Lessons will be given during the course of the evening so everyone may experience the fun of salsa dancing.

The club is located at 74-5617 Pawai Place Bay G in the Old Industrial Area. For more information, call Gil or Carolan at 334-0224.


Tavares returns to Cafe Pesto

Cafe Pesto, Kawaihae Harbor, announces the return of chef Moses “Moki” Tavares to lead the Kawaihae operations.

Fresh from a two-year sabbatical, Tavares returns reinvigorated by new food ideas coupled with his ongoing commitment to the fresh produce and fish local farmers and fishermen provide. His goal “is to continue the quality, consistency and value.”