Hawaii Community College launches new butchery course
Hawaii Community College’s Ko Education Center in Honoka‘a announces the launch of its new six-week, noncredit butchery course starting in spring 2025.
General Election Candidate Forum set for Oct. 17
The Waimea Community Association will host a General Election Candidate Forum spotlighting three key races: Hawaii County mayor, state House District 8 and County Council District 9.
Waimea Fall Festival is this Saturday
WAIMEA — The public is invited to welcome the fall season with a full day of family fun and something for everyone at the fifth annual Waimea Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Spencer K. Schutte Waimea District Park (67-1315 Ala ‘Ohia Road).
Learn how to prepare an advance health care directive
Community First Hawaii will hold three free advance health care directive (AHCD) workshops, two in Kona and one in Waimea.
Three ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
An evening of Broadway favorites at Aloha Theatre
The Aloha Performing Arts Company is pleased to announce an evening of Broadway favorites at the historic Aloha Theatre at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Public invited to ALS charity walk
The ALS Network announces the 2nd annual Big Island Walk & Roll to Cure ALS (formerly the Big Island Walk to Defeat ALS) on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Old Kona Airport in Kailua-Kona.
Registration open for community art class
WAIMEA — Registration is open for the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library’s First Saturday Community Art Class, Wabi-Sabi, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1.
The moon in the spotlight at ‘Imiloa: Special exhibit on display through June 9
Learners of all ages are invited to explore the special traveling exhibit “Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!” at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center until June 9.
Tavana and Brother Noland to perform March 30 in Waimea
Tavana — a multi-instrumental one-man band that showcases his diverse, island-inspired blues — will perform March 30 in Waimea.
‘The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt’ set for March 29
“The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt” will take place Friday, March 29, at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.
Election officials to speak at LWV meeting
The public is invited attend the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Hawaii County to be held in person and via Zoom starting at starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua-Kona.
Kamuela Philharmonic to perform on Sunday
The Kamuela Philharmonic will perform a MasterWorks concert, “Greatness from Start to Finish,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
Public comment period extended for county’s General Plan update
Hawaii County has extended the public comment period to April 1 for the General Plan Comprehensive Review and Update.
Kona coffee festival seeks ‘signature’ artwork
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has announced its “call for signature art” for the 53rd festival, which will be held Nov. 1-10.
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.
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.
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.
Island Life photo for Friday, October 20, 2023 – ‘Vibrant view’
Island Life photo for Friday, October 20, 2023 – ‘Vibrant view’
HPM pledges $100K for college scholarships
The HPM Foundation has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at UH campuses across the state.
