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Hawai’i Care Choices is hosting a Celebration of Life event on May 28 to honor loved ones who have passed away and recognize healthcare workers who have served families for decades.

Kalani Retreat Center in Pāhoa is hosting the “Grow Resilience” class series, which focuses on sustainable living and growing food.

The tradition of lei giving and receiving is an important part of high school graduations in the Aloha State. From the fragrant blossoms of the plumeria or tuberose to the candy and money lei, all are made with care and cherished by the receiver.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo has been awarded a Four-Star Rating, the highest, from Charity Navigator.

The National Association of Letter Carriers is conducting its 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13 with local donations to support the Food Basket on the Big Island.

The Ēlama & Hilo One scholarship programs at Hawai’i Community College help youth and adults who might not otherwise go to college due to “compelling barriers” with a free year to get them started.

Registration at the Hawaiian is open for children who will be 5 years of age on or before July 31.

Coffee With a Cop is an international program designed to help build trust between police and the community through informal events over coffee.

The cast and crew used fresh local ti leaf, recycled and up-cycled set pieces, donated plants from Garden Exchange, donated coconuts from Onomea Farm HUB and more.

“I HEART Summer – The Grease Experience” will be a four week tuition-free summer camp for performers and young people interested in technical crew up to age 18.

Hawaiʻi Care Choices will host a virtual Healthcare Talk Story on May 10 to provide support and guidance to individuals facing grief and loss.

Registration and a swim test will be held on June 17 at 9 a.m. at Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Kua Bay Beach Park or Hapuna Beach State Park.

McDonald’s of Hawaiʻi is showing appreciation for educators across the state by offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and two chocolate chip cookies from May 8-12.

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has announced that it has extended the deadline for its annual Masami Oishi Memorial Scholarship program to May 26.

Hawai‘i Contemporary is hosting its first public fundraiser, artXchange, to raise support for the organization and celebrate local and Pacific talent.

Local students will showcase their musical talent at the “Showcase of Music in Schools” on May 7 in Hilo.

Beloved Hawaiian music icon Robert Cazimero will perform at Kahilu Theatre on May 13, continuing his 37-year tradition of May Day concerts.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is offering a 6-12 month paid part-time ambassador internship for Hawaiʻi Island youth and graduates taking a gap year.

All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating in Walmart Wellness Day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The purpose of Noiʻi OHA grants is to increase the Hawaiian language fluency of ʻohana in homes throughout the state.