Holiday Happenings: Friday through Dec. 13
FRIDAY, Nov. 20
Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair
Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, Hilo/9AM-4PM
This fair features more than 70 artists and crafters. Admission is $2 for adults; children younger than age 12 enter free. Fair continues Nov. 21.
Info: kim@malamaponoevents.com
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SATURDAY, Nov. 21
Fancy letters for the holidays
Akamai Art Supply classroom, Kona/10-NOON
Amy Hoogs of Fine Lines Calligraphy will teach four different writing styles for holiday envelopes and invitations. Must be at least 15 years old to attend. Cost is $35.
Info: 334-0292
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SUNDAY, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Celebration
Kona Faith Center, Captain Cook/10 AM
Join the Kona Faith Center for a Thanksgiving celebration service with a Ministry of Arts performance. Free.
Info: 323-3788
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25
Kalua Your Turkey workshop
Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook/7-8 AM & 3-5 PM
Participants will begin preparing turkeys and the imu (pit) between 7 and 8 a.m. When turkeys are ready, they will be put into the imu, and the imu will be closed. Participants return to the Garden in the afternoon to open the imu and retrieve their kalua turkey between 3 and 5 p.m. Cost per turkey $30/$25 for Bishop Museum or Amy Greenwell Garden members. Registration is required.
Info: 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org.
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Meet & Eat Thanksgiving Dinner
Kealakehe Intermediate School, Kona/5:15-7 PM
The Kona Task Force on Feeding the Hungry announces the 22nd Annual Meet and Eat
Thanksgiving Dinner. The public is invited to this traditional Thanksgiving meal, which is free, but a bag of rice is suggested to be donated to the Food Basket.
Info: Ardie Ikeda at 987-1664.
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14th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Worship Concert
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Kona/6:30 PM
Big Island faiths will come together for this free concert. Canned food and monetary donations for The Food Basket are suggested.
Info: 987-4219.
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One year anniversary and Thanksgiving Celebration
Kona Sunset Farmers Market, Kona/2-6 PM
Celebrate the one year anniversary of this farmers market at Kmart’s parking lot. Attendees can take a shot at answering trivia questions to win prizes from booths. There will also be free birthday cake, samples, and live music by the Uke and Bass with Friend.
Info: konasunsetmarket.com
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
THURSDAY, Nov. 26
Free Thanksgiving Day Lunch sponsored by the Salvation Army & Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill, Kona/10:30 AM to 1 PM
Jackie Rey’s and Salvation Army will offer a sit down meal. Delivery meals are available for elderly and those unable to leave their home. Call 326-2330 to request a delivery meal.
Info: 326-2330
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FRIDAY, Nov. 27
Kailua Kalikimaka Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kailua Village, Kona/5:45 PM
A traditional lighting of the village Christmas tree on Alii Drive.
Info: historickailuavillage.com.
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Volcano Village Artists Hui Art Studio Tour and Sale
Various locations, Volcano Village/10 AM-4 PM
Visitors are invited to meet the Volcano Village artists in their studios and experience their works in a variety of media including pottery, art glass, wood and metal sculpture, metal and fiber art, photos, paintings and more. Event runs Nov. 27, 28 and 29.
Info: eherb@hawaii.rr.com, VolcanoVillageArtistsHui.com.
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Handpaint silk scarves for the holidays
Debra’s Silk Studio, Kona Palisades, Kona/Noon – 5 PM
Participants will paint two silk satin scarves; materials provided. Debra Dolsberry will teach basic and intermediate techniques, set the dye and return the scarves within two days. Cost is $95 per class, which is offered Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 20.
Info: debrasilks.com, 987-5251
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Joann Williams Craft Fair
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kona/9 AM-6 PM
The event features vendors from all over Hawaii with exclusive items for sale. The wide selection of gifts includes jams, jewelry, crafts, artwork, household items, clothing and homemade personal care products. Admission is free and door prizes donated by each vendor will be given away throughout the day. The fair aims to promote Island artists and craftspeople and several nonprofit organizations. Event continues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28.
Info: N/A
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SATURDAY, Nov. 28
Take a photo with the Grinch
Kona Stories, Keauhou/1-3 PM
Free photos with the Grinch. Participants can use their own camera or the bookstore’s camera. Also during the event will be pupu and free gift wrapping. Event continues Saturdays through Dec. 19.
Info: 324-0350/konastories.com
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21st annual Na Lima Hana Arts and Craft Fair
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa/9 AM-5 PM
Crafters from Hawaii Island will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind pieces including Hawaiian quilts, wood carvings, holiday ornaments, jewelry, clothing and more. Free. Event continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29
Info: 886-2885
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SUNDAY, NOV. 29
Kona Business and Professional Women’s Annual Poinsettia Sale
Hale Halawai/9AM-2PM (or until sold out)
Six- and 8-inch and two-gallon pots will include a variety of colors of reds, pinks and whites. This event raises money for their high school scholarship gifting as well as their “Grant for Success” re-entry in to the work field gifting. There will also be offered crafts and local flavored jams.
Info: 987-8412
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FRIDAY, Dec. 4
Kona Vet Center Holiday Party and Barbecue
Old Airport Pavilion #1, Kona/10 AM-1:30 PM
All veterans, vet center clients and their families are welcome to this holiday potluck and barbecue. Bring a dish. No alcohol.
Info: 329-0574
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Na Makua Invitational Craft Fair
Ah Fook Chinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo/4-9 PM
Fair features products from local artists. Free admission. Life entertainment. Event continues Dec. 5.
Info: 966-4647, email puna@namakua.com, namakua.com
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SATURDAY, Dec. 5
Keiki Movie Night: Polar Express
Kona Commons, Kona/5:30-8:30 PM
Bring the family to enjoy this holiday classic featuring Tom Hanks. Free.
Info: konacommons.com
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Holualoa Music and Light Festival
Holualoa Village/5:30-8:30 PM
The town Christmas tree will be lit during this event, which also feature live entertainment and treats. Santa will make an appearance.
Info: 322-8484, holualoahawaii.com
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Twilight Christmas Parade
Waimea town/5:30 PM
The 54th installment of this North Hawaii tradition will run from Church Row to Waimea Town Park. It will feature an array of floats, units and community organizations.
Info: waimeatown.org
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Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Stargazing Party
CFHT, Waimea/7 PM
CFHT will host its annual stargazing party. Members of the West Hawaii Astronomy Club will also be present with telescopes. Free.
Info: outreach@cfht.hawaii.edu
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Christmas with the Chefs
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kona/5:30-8 PM
The American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association presents its 27th annual holiday scholarship fundraiser benefiting local culinary students attending Hawaii Community College – Palamanui. Tickets are $85 presale; $90 at the door. VIP table of 10 for $1,000.
Info: konakohalachefs.org
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Build a gingerbread house, support Habitat for Humanity
Daylight Mind Coffee Co., Kona/9 AM-Noon
The Great Gingerbread Competition, presented by Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii and ChoiceMart, will feature add-ons that teams and individuals can purchase to increase their chances of winning and other teams can buy slow work permits for their competition. Teams of five people can form a corporate team for $500 or individuals can compete for $100 to raise more money to help Habitat for Humanity build a home for the Aukai family in HOVE. Finished houses will be judged by local “building” official celebrities and the winner will be showcased at the prestigious “Dining with the Chef” event. The public is invited to attend for $5.
Info: habitatwesthawaii.org
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Paskong Pinoy (Filipino Christmas)
Makaeo Events Pavilion, Kona/6-10 PM
Paskong Pinoy is an annual Filipino Christmas event organized by the Kona Visayan Club. It features live entertainment, holiday photo with Santa and raffle drawing for fun prizes. The event is open to the public; $10 entry fee includes dinner.
Info: Jane Clement, 756-3103
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SUNDAY, Dec. 6
Auntie’s Angels Third Annual Celebrate Seniors Christmas Luncheon
Hualalai Elderly Housing, Kona/Noon-3 PM
No cost for tenants of Hualalai Elderly Housing. Donations will purchase food, which The Fish Hopper will cook. Island Breeze Halau will perform. Wish List includes gift certificates for breakfast, lunch, or dinner from fast food to local restaurants
Info: ancientlomi@aol.com
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‘An Evening at the Stork Club’ with HPAF
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel breezeway, S. Kohala/7 PM
Join the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival and step back in time for “An Evening at the Stork Club.” Tickets are $60 to $85.Info: 333-7378
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FRIDAY, Dec. 11
Feast on the Beach benefit for Kona Hospital Foundation
Lava Lava Beach Club, S. Kohala/6-10 PM
Presented by Kona Hospital Foundation. Listen to the sounds of LT Smooth and Henry Kapono while enjoying food and drinks. Tickets are $125, or reserve a table of eight for $1,400, plus tax.
Info: 322-4587, khfhawaii.org
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SATURDAY, Dec. 12
31st Annual Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade
Kailua Village, Kona/5 PM
Parade begins at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium and heads south on Kuakini Highway before heading along Alii Drive to Walua Road.
Info: paradesinkona.com, 313-0025
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Ohia wreathmaking workshop
Society for Kona’s Education and Art/10AM-1PM
Make you own ohia holiday wreath. Cost, which includes supplies, is $20 for SKEA members/$25 for nonmembers. Register by calling SKEA at 328-9392 or emailing skea@hawaii.rr.com.
Info: 328-9392
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SUNDAY, Dec. 13
Mark Yamanaka offers free holiday concert
Emma’s Square, Kailua Village, Kona/5 PM
Stroll through Kailua Village during Kokua Kailua, which runs 1 to 6 p.m., and checkout vendors, artists and musicians. At 5 p.m., Mark Yamanaka takes center stage at Emma’s Square for a free holiday concert.
Info: historickailuavillage.com
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Hulihee Palace Monthly Concert
Kailua Village/4 PM
Free Hawaiian music concert featuring the Merrie Monarchs men’s glee club and Kumu Hula Etua Lopes and his halau Na Pua Ui O Hawaii on the palace’s south. Bring your own beach mat or chair. Before and after the concert, stroll thru Kailua Village amid Kokua Kailua.
Info: historickailuavillage.com
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Lighted boat parade
Kailua Bay/6-7 PM
Parade within Kailua Bay showcases Kona’s fleet of boats with holiday light show.
More info: historickailuavillage.com
