Waimea, Echo City roller derby on tap
Saturday: The Waimea Wranglers Rough Rollers will end their season against the Echo City Knockouts in the “Derby of the Dead” at Honokaa Complex Gym.
Admission is free. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6. Food and refreshment will be available for purchase.
The bout, in honor of the Mexican “Day of the Dead” holiday, will include a halftime performance by the children of Sasha Knowles Dance.
For more information, visit waimeawranglers.com or the team’s Facebook page.
Nov. 15: Kona-based Echo City will participate in the “Battle of the Islands” in Hilo.
The state tournament, which includes teams from Kauai and Maui, starts at 9 a.m. in Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
For more information, visit echocityknockouts.com or the team’s Facebook page.
Parker hosts golf benefit
Parker School will hold its 12th annual Fairways &Friends Golf Tournament at Hualalai Resort on Nov. 8.
Proceeds go directly to the school’s financial aid.
Check-in for golf begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
In addition to golf, Hualalai Spa treatments will be offered that day. The services will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the services will go toward the school’s financial aid.
After the tournament, there will be an awards reception with pupu, cocktails and prizes.
The golf fee is $250 and includes the cost of the reception. For nongolfers, the reception fee is $50.
Registration forms can be downloaded at parkerschoolhawaii.org. Reservations can be made by emailing advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or calling 885-8709.
Spa reservations can be made directly through the Hualalai Spa at 325-8000; mention Parker School.
Library benefit walk/run in Waikoloa
The Friends of the Library-Waikoloa Region will hold its fifth annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy on Nov. 8.
The event starts and finishes near the playground of the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School complex.
Entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 for adults, $10 for 13 and younger; keiki in strollers are free. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; start time is 7:30.
For more information, visit flwr-runforliteracy.com, or contact Bette Green at 883-0764 or bettejgreen@yahoo.com.
Karate tournament comes to Kona
The Kona branch of the International Karate League will host its 10th annual IKL Karate Championship from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
IKL branches from the Big Island, Oahu and California will attend. Other karate schools throughout Hawaii Island are invited.
The tournament will feature competition in kata (forms), kumite (sparring) and kobudo (weaponry).
The tournament is open to the public, with free admission.
For more information, call Julian Shiroma at 328-9458, 938-2414 or visit ikl.org.
Junior golf tourney at Waikoloa resort
Amateur golfers are invited to play with top world junior golfers Nov. 8, during the Asia Pacific Junior Cup golf tournament at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
The $100 entry fee — $50 is tax-deductible — includes golf, the APJC awards ceremony and luncheon. Entries must be received by Nov. 1. To sign up, call the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association at 532-0559.
The Ryder Cup-style APJC tournament, Nov. 9-11, features the top 16 junior golfers from Hawaii/USA competing against a squad from Japan.
For more information about the APJC, contact tournament director Karen Murray Boston at 480-495-5593.
Makalei to hold invitational
Makalei Golf Club will hold its third annual Makalei Invitational on Nov. 8.
A 10% discount for early entry ends Sunday. All entries must be postmarked by Nov. 1.
For more information, call 325-6625 or email info@makalei.com.
Mauna Kea presents charity golf tourney
Mauna Kea Resort is holding the inaugural Big Island Bites Golf Tournament on Nov. 8.
The four-person scramble shotgun start is at noon. Food and specialty drinks courtesy of various restaurants are available on the course. There will be a dinner and awards ceremony at 6 p.m.
The cost of $300 per golfer, plus tax, includes green fees, dinner and prizes. Admission to the reception for guests of golfers is $75 plus tax.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association’s campaign to help equip the kitchens at West Hawaii Community College at Palamanui.
For more information, call 882-5406 or email Wallene Blizzard of Mauna Kea Resort at wblizzard@maunakearesort.net.
Konawaena hosts golf benefit
Konawaena is holding its inaugural Wildcat Golf Challenge on Nov. 17 at Hokulia.
The $250 fee per golfer includes cart, continental breakfast and lunch.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., with shotgun start at 10. The format is two best balls of four.
Proceeds support the school’s athletic programs.
Space is limited. To sign up, contact Athletic Director Bill Trumbo at 323-4500 or any of the team coaches.
Horseshoe club offers free play
The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club offers free, informal play from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Pitchers of all skill levels are welcome.
For more information call Reggie at 756-8085 or Al at 322-7085.