The public is cordially invited to the Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party “fun”-raiser from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium.
The public is cordially invited to the Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party “fun”-raiser from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-Purpose Stadium.
The gala kicks off the Hilo Orchid Society’s 64th anniversary Orchid Show and Sale, “Carnival of Orchids,” June 3-5 at the stadium. Thursday’s party features drinks, food, music and orchid pre-sales. The event is zero waste, with eco-friendly eating utensils and 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 are 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.
Proceeds from the preview party will benefit the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and Orchid Society Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $65 ($25 of which is tax deductible) and can be purchased at the door or in advance from Hilo Coffee Mill, Day-Lum Rentals, The Most Irresistible Shop and Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center, or contact Jenifer at 935-7844, ext. 1, or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org.