The County of Hawaii invites the public to two special holiday events this year — the fourth annual Magic of the Season open house at the Hawaii County Building in Hilo, and the inaugural A Holiday Family Affair at the
The County of Hawaii invites the public to two special holiday events this year — the fourth annual Magic of the Season open house at the Hawaii County Building in Hilo, and the inaugural A Holiday Family Affair at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona.
Hilo’s Magic of the Season will run weeknights Dec. 8-19 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hawaii County Building. County volunteers will decorate dozens of trees and offer holiday cheer so families may enjoy a safe, community-oriented event. Members of the public may view the exciting decorations weekdays starting at 8 a.m. Live entertainment and holiday activities will be available weeknights between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Kuana Torres Kahele, Lehua Kalima, Henry Kapono, Cyril Pahinui, Darlene Ahuna, and Mark Yamanaka will be among the Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning performers joining local favorites, hula groups, and the Hawai‘i County Band to entertain audiences.
Kona’s inaugural event, A Holiday Family Affair, will take place on Friday, December 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the West Hawaii Civic Center. The program will consist of a pule by Kumu Keala Ching and performances by Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola and the Kealakehe Intermediate School Chorus & ‘Ukulele Ensemble. Bring a towel or mat for seating on the courtyard lawn.
At both events, non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Hawaii Island Food Basket. Please kokua. For more details on either event, please contact the Office of the Mayor in Hilo at 961-8211 or Kona at 323-4444.
