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.
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.
Island Life photo for Friday, October 20, 2023 – ‘Vibrant view’
Island Life photo for Friday, October 20, 2023 – ‘Vibrant view’
Island Life photo for Thursday, October 19, 2023 – ‘Rainbow arrival’
Island Life photo for Thursday, October 19, 2023 – ‘Rainbow arrival’
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.
Island Life photo for Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – ‘Bee happy’
Island Life photo for Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – ‘Bee happy’
International Dot Day is Sept. 15
Kokua Academy, the Hawaii Kieki Museum and the Hawaii Public Library will join over 26 million children and adults around the globe in 200 countries and sovereign territories to celebrate International Dot Day on Sept. 15. International Dot Day, a grassroots “creativity and courage” movement started in 2009 by a teacher in Iowa, was inspired by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds’ storybook “The Dot.”
Festival awards $8K to three beneficiaries
KAILUA-KONA — Proceeds totaling $8,000 from the 2023 Big Island Chocolate Festival were awarded to three educational organizations at the event’s recent volunteer appreciation celebration at Magics Beach Grill.
Krua Thai Celebrates 15 Years in Kailua-Kona with a Gift to the Community
In 2008, Samrit and Ailyn Ounyoung celebrated the grand opening of their restaurant at the intersection of Henry Street and Kuakini Highway. It was Samrit’s refined palate and nostalgia for his home country of Thailand that started the idea – he hadn’t been able to find cuisine spiced and cooked to his liking.
Announcements for Sunday, June 4, 2023
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program application period starts June 1 for electric customers in need
Not a shot in the dark
Indiscriminate violence is unacceptable whether the perpetrator is insane, a police officer, a soldier, or anyone else. Shootings of innocents by deranged individuals have become common in the news. It is hard to know how much worse it has become compared to the past. The parameters keep changing and the statistics are usually about three years behind. How many victims do there have to be to make it a mass shooting? One is too many.
Waimea Bon-yu Kai Bonsai Club exhibition coming in May
Waimea Bon-yu Kai Bonsai Club (which translated literally means “Bonsai Friendship Club”) has begun to settle back into its normal operations. Last year, after a 3 year hiatus, they were able to hold a small exhibition at the Waimea Community Center (Route 19, next to Waimea Park). This year it will be a little larger. Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, 2023, 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Announcements for Friday, May 5, 2023
Kona Brain Injury support group Zoom meeting
Big Island Chocolate Festival names winnwes
WAIKOLOA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—
Fun and educational ways to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual holiday that has been celebrated since 1970. Despite somewhat humble beginnings, much of the globe now celebrates Earth Day, which this year takes place on Saturday, April 22.
‘Colors of the Rainbow’
I was living in an old cane shack in Hilo wondering what to do with my life. I’d just graduated from UH Hilo, now what?
