Activities
Sword Play: EHCC to Host Free Fencing Demos on First Friday in Hilo
It might not be the first place you think about when it comes to learning about the art of fencing, but the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo invites everyone to sharpen their sword knowledge this week on First Friday.
Fireworks Permits for Fourth of July Go on Sale This Week
Flash, boom, crackle and sparkle — its time to celebrate the Fourth of July, and firecrackers and fireworks are the main attractions.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Awarded $10K Grant From OHA
La‘i‘ōpua 2020, a West Hawai‘i nonprofit organization with a mission to provide social, recreational, vocational, economic, educational and cultural opportunities and infrastructure to Native Hawaiians was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Keauhou Shopping Center to Host Back-to-School Drive, Bash
Keauhou Shopping Center is providing the community with different ways to celebrate the fresh start of a new school year.
Have Coffee With a Cop This Week in Kealakekua
West Hawai‘i residents are invited later this week to have a cup of coffee and a conversation with their local police officers.
US Army Recruiters to Participate in Food Truck Fridays
Recruiters with the U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Kona, will be on hand this Friday, July 1, during Food Truck Fridays at Tony Honda Kona to speak with anyone interested in a military career.
Hundreds Turn Out For 10th Anniversary Pride Parade, Festival
Anyone searching for a rainbow Saturday, June 25, on the Big Island only had to look as far as downtown Hilo.
Big Island Police Participate in Keaukaha Summer of Fun Event
Big Island police got to have some summer fun with keiki this week during an event in Keaukaha.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau Cultural Festival Postponed Because of COVID
Plans to celebrate Hawaiian culture at a West Hawai‘i national park have been postponed.
Parade, Festival Highlight Packed Pride Weekend in Hilo
Everybody is encouraged to come out this weekend to show support and celebrate the Big Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community members.
Festival at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Celebrates Hawaiian Culture
The Big Island is invited to celebrate Hawaiian culture this weekend at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in Hōnaunau.
Scholarships Available For Students, Teachers to Attend ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Workshop
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is giving students and teachers scholarship opportunities to attend the 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention on O‘ahu.
Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab
Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Celebrates Birthday of Double-Hulled Canoe
A West Hawai‘i organization invites the public to celebrate the birthday of its newest ocean-voyaging addition.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Sign Up Now For 2022 Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
Aspiring youth basketball players are encouraged to sign up now for a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo summer tradition.
Grand Naniloa to Celebrate All Things Hawai‘i
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day on Saturday, June 11, with the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Online Ocean Camp Returns
The Pacific Whale Foundation is giving keiki throughout the islands a chance to have some online ocean fun again this summer.
Lowen to Host Online Talk Story With Kanuha, Luke
State Rep. Nicole Lowen invites residents of West Hawaiʻi to an online talk story event with special guests state Sen. Dru Kanuha and state House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke.
Register Now For Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s Ka Huina 2022 Conference
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association is creating a path toward a regenerative tourism future for the islands — and it invites the community to be part of the discussion.
