The benefit preview party that kicks off the Hilo Orchid Society’s 63rd anniversary Orchid Show and Sale will be in memory of Sandra Song.
The benefit preview party that kicks off the Hilo Orchid Society’s 63rd anniversary Orchid Show and Sale will be in memory of Sandra Song.
The party is dedicated to the late Song as a tribute to her years of devoted board service to Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and her avid orchid growing and judging.
“It’s Ku‘ikahi’s way of honoring Sandy,” said party chairperson Cody Frenz. “She did so much every year to make the preview party a success. She donated orchids and wine, sold tickets and garnered the loyalty of party volunteers.”
The party from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 will feature drinks, food, music and orchid pre-sales. The location of this year’s party and show has changed to the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The event is zero waste, with eco-friendly eating utensils, plus recycling/composting stations.
Each partygoer receives a souvenir glass in order to enjoy a selection of fine wines, plus beer on tap from Kona Brewing Co. Nonalcoholic beverages and coffee from Hilo Coffee Mill also will be served.
Pupu, dinner and dessert buffets are compliments of Island Naturals and AJ &Sons Catering, featuring the food stylings of Dean Shigeoka and Audrey Wilson, food columnist for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Tickets for the preview party are $65 ($25 of which is tax deductible) and can be purchased in advance from The Most Irresistible Shop, Hilo Coffee Mill, Day-Lum Properties and Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center, or by calling Julie Mitchell at 935-7844, ext. 5.
For more information, visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org/preview-party.