Community briefs for November 28

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Elks to sponsor World of Magic performance

The Hilo Elks Lodge 759 will present its annual World of Magic show from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 2) at the Palace Theater in Hilo.

This year’s special performers are Harmony On Tap and magician Glen Bailey.

Harmony On Tap is a women’s a cappella group based in Hilo. Since 2009, this group has been staging performances to benefit local charity groups.

Glen Bailey of Aiea, Oahu, is a 36-year performing veteran of close-up tableside magic and stage magic shows for both adult and family parties. He delights his audiences by bringing laughter and smiles through his incredible magic ability.

Audience members will also get to meet the Elks speech therapist Cory Sutter. She is based on the Big Island and provides free services to keiki in need. At the end of the show, expect Santa to make a special appearance.

Sponsored by the Elks National Foundation and community members, admission to this performance is free, but donations are welcome.

For more information, please contact Lily at the Hilo Elks at 935-1717.

Christmas Fair set for Saturday

Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa is hosting their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday (Dec. 1) from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be a classic car show, rummage and bake sale, vendors, entertainment and more.

The church is located at 15-3003 Pahoa Village Road.

For more information, please call the church office at 965-8202.

Holiday cheer for zoo animals

Please join the Friends of the Zoo Animal Enrichment Team in spreading some Christmas aloha at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 1) at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens.

It will begin at 9:30 a.m. as the spider monkeys are let into their Primadome to open their presents.

Then, the team will give Christmas gifts to all of the furred and feathered friends who live at the zoo.

The public is invited to bring cameras and share in the spirit.