Yuking it up building ukes
Instructor Calvin Enoki laughs with Patricia Dunn on Monday during the Kit Ukulele Making class at Kamana Senior Center in Hilo.
Raising awareness about domestic violence
Sign-wavers line Pauahi Street on Oct. 12 during the annual Domestic Violence Family Peace Walk and Vigil outside the Aupuni Center in Hilo.
PATH awarded $45K grant from Kaiser
HONOLULU — Kaiser Permanente Hawaii awarded a community benefit grant to a Big Island nonprofit organization working to improve community health and promote active living.
Sure Foundation Puna hosting Halloween alternative
Looking for something not so spooky to do for Halloween?
Hawaii Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association convention this weekend
The 64th annual convention of the Hawaii Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association is slated for Sunday (Oct. 21) at Puna Hongwanji Mission. The convention is hosted by Puna and Naalehu BWA.
Makers Market showcases local artisans at East Hawaii Cultural Center
East Hawaiian Cultural Center will showcase a Makers Market this year from 4-9 p.m. Nov. 2 during downtown Hilo’s biggest First Friday event, the annual Black and White Night.
Learn about fermentation during VAC workshop
Fermented foods have been a part of every ancient culture throughout history. Sauerkraut, pickles and yogurt are a few of the many traditional live-cultured, fermented foods. These foods developed out of the need to preserve food before refrigeration was possible.
Learn how to ‘make right more right’ during free workshop
In observance of International Conflict Resolution Day, the public is invited to a free workshop, “Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala: Making Right More Right, the Path,” from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26 in University of Hawaii at Hilo Campus Center Room 301.
Halau E Hulali Mai I Ka La to perform this weekend
The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kilauea performance series features a second event this month with a performance at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 20) by Kumu Hula Chrissy Kama Henriques with Halau E Hulali Mai I Ka La.
‘Hamilton’ star performing in two Big Island concerts
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to announce two spectacular fundraising concerts featuring “Hamilton” star Julius Thomas III. These exclusive events are slated for 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Waikii Ranch Clubhouse and 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at a private estate in Kailua-Kona.