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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
