This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday at Wailoa River Park in Hilo. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food, arts and crafts. This is a drug and alcohol free event. The powwow is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the County of Hawaii, and the Connections Charter PCS. For more information, go to www.hilopowwow.com or send e-mail to info@hilopowwow.com
Time:
6:30am
Location:
KKOA Country 107.7 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on KKOA Country 107.7 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
LAVA 105.3 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on LAVA 105.3 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Captian Cook
Description:
South Kona Green Market
Sundays 9am to 1pm
100% Kona Coffee
Fresh Produce
Local Artists
Food and Live Music
From the land... by our hand!
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
Time:
All day event
Location:
Wailoa River Park in Hilo
Description:
This free, family-oriented event starts at 9:00 am and ends at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday at Wailoa River Park in Hilo. On Monday, there will be a Veterans' Honoring Ceremony and the colors will be retired at 4 pm. Grand Entry is at 10 am, all three days. Everyone is invited to experience the sights, sounds, flavors and spirit of Native America through music, dance, storytelling, food, arts and crafts. This is a drug and alcohol free event. The powwow is hosted by the Federation of American Natives in partnership with Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. with support from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the County of Hawaii, and the Connections Charter PCS. For more information, go to www.hilopowwow.com or send e-mail to info@hilopowwow.com
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
78-128 Ehukai Street (Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa)
Description:
A new Farmers Market has just debuted on the front lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. The market is open from 8am-noon each Wednesday. This is now in addition to the Saturday morning farmers market at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Along with local farm-fresh fruit, produce, coffee, flowers, vendors also offer craft products with primary ingredients or materials that come from Hawaii Island’s land or waters.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Palace Theater, Hilo
Description:
A unique 45-minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Description:
The Kealakekua Public Library will be hosting the 2010 Summer Reading Program from June 1st to July 2nd. This year's theme is Make A Splash @ Your Library. There are prizes for reading books and a free weekly prize just for coming in to the library! Kid's Craft Stenciling (5 years and older with parent; teens) is the first of many scheduled events for all ages. If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Mayor's Office Conference Room
Description:
Are tough economic times causing you to put your financial plans on hold? Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is educating families in financial literacy. Home buyer education and counseling is also provided. This is a free presentation open to the public. Call to reserve a space at 930-7661. Time: 6-7 PM at Mayor's Office Conference Room, Kailua- Kona. For more information, call 930-7614, email hanah@hihomeownership.org or visit www.hihomeownership.org
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua
Description:
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Description:
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run; half Ironman Triathlon distance event and qualifier for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship. 35 qualifying slots for Big Island athletes, 20 slots for other Hawaii residents and 24 international slots. For more information, call 808/329-0063 or visit www.ironman703hawaii.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Hamakua Golf Course
Description:
Golfers - play the private Hamakua Golf Course in the morning and stay for lunch and a celebration of youth in the afternoon. Everyone else come for entertainment, food, and learn about the Hamakua Youth Center. Time: Golf, 8 AM - Noon; Celebration, 1-3:30 PM at Hamakua Golf Course Clubhouse, Honoka'a. Cost: $50 Golf Tourney Fee; Celebration - Free to the public. For more information, call (Barbara) 775-0530; Hamakua Youth Center 775-0976 or email info@hamakuayouth.org or visit www.hamakuayouth.org
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Keauhou Shopping Center
Description:
Support our local farmers. Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh cut flowers, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, 100% Kona Coffee, jams and jellies, potted orchids and talk story with the farmers!
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Hualalai Academy end Kealakaa St.
Description:
S.A.F.E. : Striking, Accuratly, with Focus and Expolsion.
A 6 hr. of intense and informative program to keep women safe and to be able to fight back and stop an attacker in there track.
Learn self preservation and awareness tactic, also 9 natural tools to fight back and drop your attacker in an heart beat.
June 5 & 12 2010,
For more information call # 325-2368
ask for Instructor Albert Rosario
www.advancedkempokaratesystem.com
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Kealakekua Public Library
Description:
The Kealakekua Public Library will be hosting the 2010 Summer Reading Program from June 1st to July 2nd. This year's theme is Make A Splash @ Your Library. There are prizes for reading books and a free weekly prize just for coming in to the library! The Sakura Music Ensemble, featuring a flutist and keyboard player is a program for all ages.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
Hilo Lanes
Description:
The Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation will be hosting "Bowling for Life" on Saturday, June 5th at Hilo Lanes. You are invited to join this fundraising effort by forming a five person team to raise money by bowling at this event. This is a three game, five member mixed team event. Registration begins at noon and the "bowl off" begins at 1:00pm. The Entry fee is $40 per bowler, for a total of $200.00 per team. All bowlers will receive T-shirts commemorating the event. For further information, please contact any staff member at Kea'au's Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation at 982-8800, Kona's office at 331-8177, or email david@hihaf.org or visit www.hihaf.org
Time:
6:30am
Location:
KKOA Country 107.7 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on KKOA Country 107.7 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
LAVA 105.3 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on LAVA 105.3 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Captian Cook
Description:
South Kona Green Market
Sundays 9am to 1pm
100% Kona Coffee
Fresh Produce
Local Artists
Food and Live Music
From the land... by our hand!
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
78-128 Ehukai Street (Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa)
Description:
A new Farmers Market has just debuted on the front lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. The market is open from 8am-noon each Wednesday. This is now in addition to the Saturday morning farmers market at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Along with local farm-fresh fruit, produce, coffee, flowers, vendors also offer craft products with primary ingredients or materials that come from Hawaii Island’s land or waters.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Palace Theater, Hilo
Description:
A unique 45-minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Kealakekua Public Library
Description:
Temporary Tattoos, for preschoolers and older with parent as well as teens is a scheduled event of the 2010 Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Make A Splash @ Your Library. There are prizes for reading books and a free weekly prize just for coming in to the library! If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua
Description:
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Hawi
Description:
8:00am, Lei Draping at the statue of King Kamehameha in Kapa'au; 9:00, Parade from Downtown Hawi to the Statue in Kapa'au, with floats, Pa'u Units and more; 10:00am-4:00pm, Ho'olaule'a (crafts fair) at Kamehameha Park top field - lots of local exhibits, including saddle and lei making, Hawaiian health, quilting, and more. Ono food and live entertainment. For more info, contact Cicely Ho'opai at 884-5840 or Maile Carvalho at 895-3168
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Hilo
Description:
This festival features features a ho'olaule'a with top Hawaii recording artists, hula halau, and various cultural presentations. 10 a.m. Š 5 p.m. at Moku Ola (Coconut Island) in Hilo. Free. A drug, alcohol and smoke-free event. For more information contact Pua at (808) 989-4844 or e-mail pua@mamalahoa.org.
Time:
All day event
Location:
Hale Halawai
Description:
There is something for everyone at this year’s FREE King Kamehameha Day Ho‘olaule‘a presented by Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu. Visit the craft vendors, master Hawaiian artists, food booths, watch live entertainment, Hula, and so much more. The celebration takes place Saturday, June 12 at Hale Halewai from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public! Festivities take place during the King Kamehameha Day parade in Kailua Kona. Watch the parade awards ceremony at Hale Halawai following the procession, then stay for performances by the dancers of Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu and Pa‘ani Pila.
Local craft vendors and master Hawaiian artists will be on hand demonstrating their craft and selling their wares. Outside on the lawn of Hale Halewai kids can visit the “Keiki Korner” and climb a rock wall, play on a train maze or jump in a bouncing castle.
For more information regarding this FREE community event, call 989.4616.
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Keauhou Shopping Center
Description:
Support our local farmers. Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh cut flowers, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, 100% Kona Coffee, jams and jellies, potted orchids and talk story with the farmers!
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Kailua Kona Library Lanai
Description:
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK) will hold its next Book Sale on Saturday, June 12th from 9 AM to 1 PM on the lanai of the Kailua-Kona Library. Proceeds from sales help support the needs of the Kona libraries, with funding that includes educational and entertainment programs, community summer reading programs, visiting authors, magazine subscriptions, CD’s, DVD’s and new book purchases.
Come and stock up for your summer reading and as always volunteers are welcome. If you find yourself willing and able, please call 322-0077.
Time:
9:30am
Location:
Volcanoes National Park
Description:
See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala o Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Car pooling recommended. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations appreciated. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Kealakekua Public Library
Description:
Paper Engineering, a program for ages 5 years and older with parent or teens and adults) is a part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program Make A Splash @ Your Library. There are prizes for reading books and a free weekly prize just for coming in to the library! If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
6:30am
Location:
KKOA Country 107.7 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on KKOA Country 107.7 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
LAVA 105.3 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on LAVA 105.3 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Captian Cook
Description:
South Kona Green Market
Sundays 9am to 1pm
100% Kona Coffee
Fresh Produce
Local Artists
Food and Live Music
From the land... by our hand!
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
Time:
4:00pm
Location:
Denny's Kailua-Kona
Description:
Denny's will be donating 20% of all food and beverage sales, and the special guest servers from the community will be giving 100% of their tips to Child and Family Service. Child and Family Service of West Hawaii has three Domestic Violence programs. Yearly they serve 600 adults and 75 youth. They offer shelter to victims of domestic abuse and their children, and counseling for victims. The Alternatives to Violence Program provides anger management for youth, and the Domestic Violence Intervention Programs support men and women who have used abusive behaviors towards family members. The proceeds generated from this fundraiser will assist with meeting the transportation and daily necessity needs of clients. Project Compassion is a partnership between the Rotary Club of Kona and Denny's restaurant to provide funds to non-profits in the West Hawaii community. Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information, call 329-6077 or email brian@konaimpact.com
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
The Kailua Kona Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 15th on the library lanai. Jamie Ford's novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet set in Seattle during World War II, is a story of the tribulations of Asian peoples during the time of Japanese internment, and even of the Seattle jazz scene of that time. It tells the story of an innocent passion that crosses racial barriers - and then, of the whole life of a man who forsook the girl he loved. Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments. New members are welcome.
The Book Club will meet in July to discuss Peony in Love by Lisa See.
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
78-128 Ehukai Street (Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa)
Description:
A new Farmers Market has just debuted on the front lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. The market is open from 8am-noon each Wednesday. This is now in addition to the Saturday morning farmers market at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Along with local farm-fresh fruit, produce, coffee, flowers, vendors also offer craft products with primary ingredients or materials that come from Hawaii Island’s land or waters.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Palace Theater, Hilo
Description:
A unique 45-minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Description:
Summer Net Baskets a program for ages 5 years and older with parent, or teens and adults, is a part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program Make A Splash @ Your Library. If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua
Description:
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Keauhou Shopping Center
Description:
Support our local farmers. Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh cut flowers, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, 100% Kona Coffee, jams and jellies, potted orchids and talk story with the farmers!
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook
Description:
Farmers and gardeners interested in learning to grow, select, and save seed and in building food self-reliance resources are invited to the 8th Annual Hawai'i Island Seed Exchange. The event begins with a meeting to review the recent Hua Ka Hua Restore Our Seed Symposium, which created a statewide seed working group of UH Manoa, UH Hilo, and island representatives. The next step is to form
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Holualoa
Description:
From 9-3pm, partake of free samples from West Hawaii's finest farms. Live 'ukulele music all day long on three stages throughout town. Parking at Imin Center and Holualoa School. Visit www.holualoahawaii.com for more info.
Time:
9:30am
Location:
NELHA's Gateway Center Building
Description:
Live Aloha is Kanu Hawaii's annual day of giving back to the island. The ambitious goal this year is to mobilize over 1000 people statewide into participating with volunteering. On Hawaii Island, the project will be to clean up Pine Trees, Kona's favorite surf and camping spot. Beach cleanup will take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm, followed by a potluck and surf from 1-3pm. Bring sunscreen, hat, water, food to share, and some friends. See you there! Meet at NELHA's Gateway Center Building (the one with solar panels near the highway). For more information, call 808/443-1377, email nova@kanuhawaii.org or visit http://bit.ly/ALOHA2010kailua-kona
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Ocean View
Description:
Dream of owning your own home? An opportunity exists for a family in Hawaiian Ocean View. Join Habitat for Humanity at their open house on Saturday, June 19 from 10am-1pm at the Habitat home at 92-1536 Tiki Lane in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. You will learn about the organization and how you can become a Habitat Partner Family and Volunteer. For more information, call (808) 331-8010, email info@habitatwesthawaii.org or visit www.habitatwesthawaii.org
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Waimea Community Education
Description:
This class is your introduction to working in the digital environment. Are you confused about how to take pictures with a digital camera you do not understand? This class will show you how your camera works, and then help you to optimize your camera for your specific needs. You will learn how to get the best quality images and acquire an in-depth understanding of digital imaging, including resolution, software, and printers. Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Waimea Community Education. Cost: $55. For more information, call 885-1539, email learn@waimeaeducation.com or visit www.waimeaeducation.com
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Worm Composting a program for ages 8 years and older with parent, or teens and adults is a part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program Make A Splash @ Your Library. If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Mixx Bistro - kailua-Kona
Description:
The Throwdowns and Dead Beats will be rocking the house at The Mixx Bistro June 19th at 8pm to benefit Surfrider, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our worldÕs oceans, waves and beaches. Come have a good time for a good cause. Cost: $15. For more information, call 937-4101 or email john@proservicehawaii.com or visit http://www.surfrider.org/
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
6:30am
Location:
KKOA Country 107.7 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on KKOA Country 107.7 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
LAVA 105.3 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on LAVA 105.3 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Halawai County Park on Alii Drive
Description:
A Father's Day event at the Hale Halawai County Park on Alii Drive in downtown Kona, sponsored by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and the Kona Marathon. A day of fun for the whole family. Children ages 1-14 can participate in age specific runs/walks. All entrants receive t-shirt, finisher ribbon, and goodie bag. Entry Fee is only $5. Register at Bubba Gump's in Kailua-Kona, or printout application at www.konamarathon.com Time: 8:00 AM -Noon at Hale Halawai County Park, Kailua Kona. For information call 808-967-8240 or email Raceinfo@konamarathon.com
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Captian Cook
Description:
South Kona Green Market
Sundays 9am to 1pm
100% Kona Coffee
Fresh Produce
Local Artists
Food and Live Music
From the land... by our hand!
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Yoga Centered, 37 Waianuenue Ave., downtown Hilo
Description:
Enjoy Parashuram Bhandari on sarangi & Teed Rockwell on touchstyle veena for an intimate and soulful evening of music, with Boaz Hashimoto-Martin on tabla and Babette Ackin on tamboura. Time: 6:30pm at Yoga Centered, 37 Waianuenue Ave., downtown Hilo. Cost: $20 ($15 advance purchase by June 13). For more info, call 965-1053.
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
78-128 Ehukai Street (Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa)
Description:
A new Farmers Market has just debuted on the front lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. The market is open from 8am-noon each Wednesday. This is now in addition to the Saturday morning farmers market at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Along with local farm-fresh fruit, produce, coffee, flowers, vendors also offer craft products with primary ingredients or materials that come from Hawaii Island’s land or waters.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Palace Theater, Hilo
Description:
A unique 45-minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua
Description:
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Location:
Pane'ewa Zoo & Gardens
Description:
Experience the diversity and wonder of Hawai'i's birds and celebrate the summer solstice with the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the Friends of the Zoo. Docents will lead small groups to learn about the zoo's native bird species, followed by a delicious catered dinner from Soontaree's Deli in Hilo. The evening culminates with a special presentation by noted nature photographer, wildlife biologist, and birder Jack Jeffrey. Don't miss this exclusive after-hours program at the Pane'ewa Zoo & Gardens! Cost per person is $30. To register, please call (808) 985-7373 or visit www.fhvnp.org
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Location:
The Swing Zone - Kona
Description:
To be held at the Swing Zone, Kailua-Kona. Miss Hawaii Island Pride Pageant and more. Free to the public. Gay Pride After Hours Party at Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill on the 26th. For more information, call 808/557-4668, email crystal@hawaiiislandpride.com or visit www.hawaiiislandpride.com
Location:
The Swing Zone - Kona
Description:
To be held at the Swing Zone, Kailua-Kona. Miss Hawaii Island Pride Pageant and more. Free to the public. Gay Pride After Hours Party at Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill on the 26th. For more information, call 808/557-4668, email crystal@hawaiiislandpride.com or visit www.hawaiiislandpride.com
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Keauhou Shopping Center
Description:
Support our local farmers. Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh cut flowers, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, 100% Kona Coffee, jams and jellies, potted orchids and talk story with the farmers!
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park
Description:
Annual major cultural festival in a beautiful historic setting, from 9am-3pm. Storytellers, canoe builders, carvers and weavers will share their skills both days. Hula followed by a traditional Hawaiian food tasting and hukilau (traditional Hawaiian community fishing event) on Sunday. Call 328-2288 for more info.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Prince Kuhio Plaza - Hilo
Description:
Bayfront Coffee, Kava & Tea will be the location for the Abled Hawai'i Artists (AHA)' Big Island 3rd Annual Art Festival art opening. This one of a kind silent art show is a silent auction art preview, featuring a diverse selection of art pieces donated by artists with and without disabilities. The silent auction will be part of the AHA's Big Island Annual Art Festival at the Prince Kuhio Plaza, July 24, 2010 between 10am and 4pm. (See July 24th calendar listing for more details.)
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Arnie the Magician will offer a program for all ages as a part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program Make A Splash @ Your Library. If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
Holuakoa Gardens & Cafe, Holualoa
Description:
This workshop will empower participants to be in control of their own food sources, reduce food budgets, increase consumption of fresher, more nutritious food, decrease the impact of spiraling fuel costs, and help create an abundance of food for sharing or sale. Gardeners, farmers, homeowners, landscapers, teachers, extension professionals and anyone interested in expanding Hawai'i community food self-reliance are welcome to attend. Tim Lloyd, sustainable gardening advocate from Pohoiki, will demonstrate how to easily construct and utilize garden benches made from recycled pallets and how to make Bokashi, which is a type of fertilizer based on EM (Effective Microorganisms) that was originally developed in Japan. Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Holuakoa Gardens & Cafe, Holualoa. Cost: $25. For more information, call 938-5618, email pedro@hawaiihomegrown.net or visit http://hawaiihomegrown.net/events
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Kailua Kona Public LIbrary
Description:
Jennifer Bach will be at the Kailua Kona Public Library to discuss raising bees and the spread of the veroa mite that is killing bees and whole hives. She will also be bringing home grown honey to taste. If you are interested in bees, have a farm or orchard, or would love to become a hobbyist beekeeper; come and learn about the unique world of honeybees and their importance in Hawaii, as well as how all of us can contribute to keeping our honeybee stocks healthy.
Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona,(www.folkhawaii.com) this program is offered free to the public. Contact us at FOLK@folkhawaii.com.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Old Airprt
Description:
Teams of 10 to 20 or more will take turns walking, running or strolling around a designated area between 6 pm, July 11 and 6 am, at Old Airport State Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. Team members will camp out during the 12 overnight hours, enjoying food, music and camaraderie. There will also be a candle lighting ceremony to honor and remember those who lost their battle with cancer. For more information, call 808/895-3168, email maile.carvalho@cancer.org or visit www.relayforlife.org/konahi
Location:
Aloha Theater
Description:
The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents Disney's "Geppetto & Son", a musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. This is a family friendly show and is cast mainly with children. From June 18th through July 3rd. The show will play Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets: $10-$15. To order tickets, visit the theatre Mondays thru Thursdays from 10am-4pm, call 322-9924, or order online at apachawaii.org. For more information, call 322-9924, email info@apachawaii.org
Time:
All day event
Location:
Kona
Description:
Southbound Alii Dr. from Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort to Palani Rd., from 5am-12:30pm
Southbound Kuakini Hwy. from Makala Blvd. to Palani Rd., from 5:45-10:45am
Southbound Makala Blvd. from Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy. to Kuakini Hwy., from 6-10:30am
OTEC Rd. - both directions, from 7-9:30am
Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy will remain open during the race, however the makai (west) shoulder will be coned off to separate runners from traffic. Motorists are advised to use caution. For more info, please call 325-0287
Time:
5:30am
Location:
Keauhou Beach Resort
Description:
These 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K courses run along the spectacular scenic shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, offering beautiful views of crashing waves and lush rain forests, and extending into the unique black lava volcanic landscape of the Big Island. Get a taste of the Ironman running course, and experience the true aloha of Hawaii in this smaller family-friendly event. Time: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM at Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona. Cost: Marathon $60, 1/2 Marathon $55, 10K $35, 5K $25. For more information, call 808/967-8240, email raceinfo@konamarathon.com or visit www.konamarathon.com
Time:
6:30am
Location:
KKOA Country 107.7 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on KKOA Country 107.7 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
LAVA 105.3 FM
Description:
Listen to Island Issues
on LAVA 105.3 FM
For more information and guest line-up, please go to www.islandissues.com
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park
Description:
Annual major cultural festival in a beautiful historic setting, from 9am-3pm. Storytellers, canoe builders, carvers and weavers will share their skills both days. Hula followed by a traditional Hawaiian food tasting and hukilau (traditional Hawaiian community fishing event) on Sunday. Call 328-2288 for more info.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Captian Cook
Description:
South Kona Green Market
Sundays 9am to 1pm
100% Kona Coffee
Fresh Produce
Local Artists
Food and Live Music
From the land... by our hand!
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook
Location:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Description:
Quilt Hawaii 2010 is a quilt show and conference with Aloha! Celebrate the beauty and tradition in the art of quilt making. Enjoy a quilt show with many beautiful quilts from traditional Hawaiian designs to contemporary art quilts, shop many tempting vendors, and take classes with teachers from across the United States and Japan. Tours, lectures, and evening programs also available. Admission to the show is free to the public; fee for classes. For more information, call Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop at 329-7475 or visit www.quiltventures.com to register for classes. Time: June 30, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; July 1-3, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
78-128 Ehukai Street (Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa)
Description:
A new Farmers Market has just debuted on the front lawn at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. The market is open from 8am-noon each Wednesday. This is now in addition to the Saturday morning farmers market at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Along with local farm-fresh fruit, produce, coffee, flowers, vendors also offer craft products with primary ingredients or materials that come from Hawaii Island’s land or waters.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Palace Theater, Hilo
Description:
A unique 45-minute cultural tourism program onstage. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Description:
Seashell Designs a program for ages 5 years and older with parent or teens and adults is a part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program Make A Splash @ Your Library. If you need a sign language interpreter/other accommodations, please contact the library 3 weeks in advance. 323-7585
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
KOC Education Center
Description:
Learn to identify and control garden pests with Diana Duff and Garrett Webb. Summer is high season for bugs in Kona and this workshop will help you learn how to keep them under control. Bring samples of insects from your garden for identification and control solutions. Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at KOC Education Center at junction of Kuakini and Queen Ka'ahumanu Highways, Kailua-Kona, Cost: $30 KOC members/$40 non-members. For more information, call KOC at 331-2426, email diana at hokudi@aol.com or visit konaoutdoorcircle.org
Location:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Description:
Quilt Hawaii 2010 is a quilt show and conference with Aloha! Celebrate the beauty and tradition in the art of quilt making. Enjoy a quilt show with many beautiful quilts from traditional Hawaiian designs to contemporary art quilts, shop many tempting vendors, and take classes with teachers from across the United States and Japan. Tours, lectures, and evening programs also available. Admission to the show is free to the public; fee for classes. For more information, call Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop at 329-7475 or visit www.quiltventures.com to register for classes. Time: June 30, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; July 1-3, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua
Description:
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Location:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Description:
Quilt Hawaii 2010 is a quilt show and conference with Aloha! Celebrate the beauty and tradition in the art of quilt making. Enjoy a quilt show with many beautiful quilts from traditional Hawaiian designs to contemporary art quilts, shop many tempting vendors, and take classes with teachers from across the United States and Japan. Tours, lectures, and evening programs also available. Admission to the show is free to the public; fee for classes. For more information, call Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop at 329-7475 or visit www.quiltventures.com to register for classes. Time: June 30, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; July 1-3, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
Location:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Description:
Quilt Hawaii 2010 is a quilt show and conference with Aloha! Celebrate the beauty and tradition in the art of quilt making. Enjoy a quilt show with many beautiful quilts from traditional Hawaiian designs to contemporary art quilts, shop many tempting vendors, and take classes with teachers from across the United States and Japan. Tours, lectures, and evening programs also available. Admission to the show is free to the public; fee for classes. For more information, call Quilt Passions Quilt and Needlework Shop at 329-7475 or visit www.quiltventures.com to register for classes. Time: June 30, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm; July 1-3, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Keauhou Shopping Center
Description:
Support our local farmers. Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh cut flowers, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, 100% Kona Coffee, jams and jellies, potted orchids and talk story with the farmers!
5th Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow
