Community
Christmas Parade and Keiki Festival at Waikōloa Village on Dec. 10
The Christmas parade starts at 10 a.m. at Kamakoa Park (skatepark) and ends at the Waikōloa School.
Road closure into Hilo from Keaukaha scheduled later this week
DPW and Nan, Inc. will be closing the mauka-bound lane and opening the makai-bound lane into Hilo town from Keaukaha on Dec. 8, at 7 a.m. for striping of the roadway and shoulder maintenance.
Food Basket has four more ‘Ohana Food Drops in December
The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank, will be holding four ʻOhana Food Drop distributions this month to help alleviate low food security during the holiday season.
Bananarama Bakery in Pāhoa to host anniversary, grand opening celebration
The celebration is Dec. 10-12 and will feature sales, discounts, giveaways and some surprises.
Hawai’i Care Choices to host free Season of Light celebration
Hawaiian Santa and one of his elves will make a special appearance during this year’s Season of Light celebration hosted by Hawai‘i Care Choices.
‘Ohana Fuels donates $6,400 to Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council
The Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council was selected by ‘Ohana Fuels as its “Fuel up. Do good.” beneficiary for the months of July through September 2022.
Calling all Hawai‘i students: Entries sought for ‘We (Heart) Veterans’ pin design challenge
Students will flex their design and engineering skills by creating a digital 3-D model of a wearable pin that celebrates their unique appreciation for veterans.
Public invited to experience a World of Magic at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater
The free performance will feature magician Alexander the Amazing, contortionist Artemis and young music talents from Puna Taiko.
Action 4 Animals to host Howling Meowing Holidays adoption event
The adoption event will give people an opportunity to meet some wonderful cats and dogs that are longing for their forever homes.
Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites Big Island to Holidays in Kahuku
The free community event is this weekend and will feature crafts, food, music and more.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
Project Hawai’i seeking donations to bring Christmas cheer to homeless keiki
About 1,600 homeless keiki have registered with Project Hawaiʻi for Santa’s arrival across the Big Island, Maui and O’ahu.
Hilo’s beloved Christmas lights parade was back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021
The East Hawai’i Lions Club spearheaded the festivities of Christmas music, colorful lights and family fun.
Celebrate holidays with music: Kona Aloha Singers to hold holiday concert
The Kona Aloha Singers will hold a holiday concert — Holiday Aloha — at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel on Dec. 3.
N2 Dance presents ‘Willy Moon and the C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E. Factory’
The production is scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2 at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater.
Jackie Rey’s and Salvation Army team up again to deliver Thanksgiving meals to elderly
Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill in Kona, with help from volunteers and the Salvation Army Kona Corps, will deliver 500 to 600 meals to the elderly and shut-ins on Thanksgiving.
U.S. Postal Service now accepting keiki wish list letters to Santa
Santa Claus and his postal elves are now accepting wish list letters from keiki.
Community and county step up to help stock Food Basket shelves for holidays
Federally-funded food shipped from the mainland typically makes up 85% of the supply for the Big Islandʻs nonprofit Food Basket, but now it’s only about 10% due to national supply chain issues.
Historic Kailua Village celebrating holiday season with tree lighting, concert, parades
The holiday season begins in Kailua Village with a tree lighting on Nov. 25 that features a special musical performance by Kapulanakēhau Tamure and keiki hula performances.
