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It’s another interesting mix of events happening during the next week around the island; be sure to check out all top 10 things to do now!

Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.

The 3-day event features law enforcement officers spending their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at Hilo and Kona Walmart stores to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i within the community.

Parents and guardians can register their children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old now for the youth development program that helps keiki build strength of character while hitting the links.

The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

There are 220 residents, many kūpuna and veterans, who have been without electricity because of impacts caused by Hurricane Lala, which wreaked havoc on the Big Island two weeks ago.

A quick look at stories happening around the Big Island and throughout the state, from Hawai‘i unemployment for July, upcoming free ‘Finding Solutions, Growing Peace’ talk in September, new jersey patches to debut on Rainbow Warriors football jerseys, new chefs at Hilton Waikōloa Village, Fill a Police Cruiser Kōkua Food Drives success and much more.

After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.

The department’s Kona and Hilo community policing sections are partnering with local businesses and community organizations to collect essential supplies for individuals and families affected by the hurricane. Collection events are planned for Aug. 20 in Kona and Hilo.

Mark your calendars now for the Aug. 29 event at Hisaoka Gym in Kamehameha Park focused on wildfire safety, emergency preparedness and planning.

On Monday, volunteers handed out bottled water, groceries, chili made by a community member and 200 burritos donated by Luquins Mexican Restaurant in Pāhoa.

With Hurricane Lala approaching, Big Island Now is encouraging its viewers to share footage they capture.

“Ma-Ke Die Dead: Writing Poetry About Loved Ones Who Stay Gone” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 and open to ages 14 years old and older.

Briefs involving the Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Division’s recent community events and second quarter officer awardees.

Waikoloa Village residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the driving the evacuation route on Hulu Street from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 15.

Local leaders and community members will converge to explore innovative strategies for building a more resilient agrifood system on Aug. 14 and 15.

The work was part of an ongoing effort led by School Resource Officer Kui Dela Cruz.

The unique variety of events happening during the next week around the Big Island features an array of culture, music, history, health, art and more.

The free community event is aimed at giving Puna’s youth a path to stay, work and thrive at home; businesses and employers who want to host a table should register by Aug. 6.

The first episode of “Hānau Ka Mele” from Nā Leo TV will reveal how mele carries history, identity, and aloha across generations through the Lim Family.