Jeff Peterson: Slack Key Guitar

Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Recognized as one of Hawai'i's most versatile musicians, Jeff Peterson is at the heart of the Hawaiian music scene today. His focus on Slack Key guitar, classical, and jazz music has allowed him to develop a unique and transcendent voice on the guitar while being deeply rooted in the traditions of his Hawaiian heritage. Program […]

Pesticides in Paradise: Our Keiki & Aina at Risk

Kalanianaole Hall Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Hawai'i Center for Food Safety encourages you to attend a free evening presentation on the island of Molokai on Wednesday October 14th about pesticide-promoting genetically engineered (GE) crops in Hawai‘i, and the impacts of the pesticide-seed industry on our families, farms and food. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ashley Lukens, director of the nonprofit […]

40th Celebration of the Lāna’i Public & School Library

Lanai Public Library 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI, United States

12:30 pm Welcome Oli by La’ikealoha Hanog & Mikala Enfield 12:45 pm Mele by Lanai MEO Senior Ukulele Group (with Mrs. Savage’s 5th grade class) 1:15 pm Songs with the Lanai Kosraean Community Choir 2:00 pm Slam poetry with Kealoha (main reading room) 2:00 pm Stories of Hawaiian Heroes: Past and Present by Nyla Fujii-Babb […]

Hawai`i Chocolate Festival

Neal S. Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States

Save the date for the 5th Annual Hawai‘i Chocolate Festival, the state’s premier showcase of Hawai`i-grown chocolate products. Hawai`i’s sweetest celebration takes place on Friday through Sunday, October 16 - 18, 2015 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in a special section of the Food and New Product Show. Event hours are Friday from 5 […]

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Complimentary Ukulele Lessons by Damon Parrillo

Hula Grill Kaanapali 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Bldg P-1, Lahaina, HI, United States

Join us every Friday morning for complimentary ukulele lessons. Class size is limited, so advanced sign-up is required. Call 808.667.6636 to sign up. And after class, have a seat in the Barefoot Bar and watch your teacher perform. His set goes from about 11-1. http://www.kulewa.com for more info about Damon Parrillo.

Weekly Story Time

North Kohala Public Library 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us for story time fun. We host story time every Friday for keiki 2-5 and their caregivers. Each story time includes stories, songs, and crafts. Story time has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration. Please call […]

Silent Auction Fundraiser for Student Financial Aid

Pukalani Stables Puopelu, HI, United States

Held at the North Hawaii Rotary’s Oktoberfest on Friday, October 16. Part of our partnership agreement with Rotary is to sell tickets. WCS is a ticket outlet, so please buy your tickets at WCS for this event and send folks our way as well. The Rotary earns all proceeds for the ticket sales for their […]

Yoga for a Cause

Balancing Monkey Yoga Center Hilo Shopping Center1221 Kilauea Avenue Suite 10, Hilo, HI, United States

Yoga for a Cause will occur 3 times in October. Friday, October 16th, 23rd and 30th from 5:30pm-6:45pm. This class is a 75 minute all-levels blend class that raises money to help out organizations that our teachers feel passionate about. This month we are raising money for the Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center in Hilo. All […]

Yoga for a Cause

Balancing Monkey Yoga Center Hilo Shopping Center1221 Kilauea Avenue Suite 10, Hilo, HI, United States

Yoga for a Cause will occur 3 times in October. Friday, October 16th, 23rd and 30th from 5:30pm-6:45pm. This class is a 75 minute all-levels blend class that raises money to help out organizations that our teachers feel passionate about. This month we are raising money for the Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center in Hilo. All […]

19th Annual Hula Grill Keiki Ukulele Contest

Hula Grill Kaanapali 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Bldg P-1, Lahaina, HI, United States

Check out the video below to get an idea of what the contest is like, then visit our website for more details or to download registration brochure. http://www.hulagrillkaanapali.com

Kihei Charter Middle School “Work and Learn Day” and Composting with Worms Workshop AND ‘Ulu Trees

41 East Lipoa Street

KCS WORKDAY 8:30am-11:30am, Saturday October 17th Join the Kihei Charter Middle School Ohana for a transformative day in the school garden on Saturday, October 17th from 8:30am-11:30 am to be followed by a vermicomposting (composting with worms) bin making workshop from 11:30am-12:30pm. Much to do as we prepare the garden for fall plantings. Come help […]

Honolulu: Fascianation Method

Down to Earth Hawaii Honolulu, HI, United States

The fascia was classified as the largest organ system of the body in 2012. Your fascia has been determined to be the root cause of the majority of musculoskeletal ailments including: knee pain, shin splints, elbow tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and many more! Anthony Chrisco BS , ACE, NASM PES, is co-owner of Your […]

Keiki & ‘Ohana Chess Club

Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

The Hilo Public Library welcomes chess players of all ages and skill levels to our weekly club gatherings every Saturday. Players can challenge one another in friendly weekly competitions and learn various strategies from ranked BICC chess players. Players may use chess boards purchased with Friends of Hilo Public Library funds during this designated time. […]

Harmonica Recital featuring Danilo Marrone

Kapolei Public Library Kapolei, HI, United States

Enjoy the melodious sounds of the harmonica, or "mouth organ" during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will open your ears and minds to this much beloved instrument that can be heard in all genres of musical styles. This performance and Q&A session may even inspire you to try it out yourself. Hope you […]

Fall Honoka’a Seed Exchange

NHERC Conference room 45-539 Plumeria st. Honoka'a HI 96727

Bring seeds and a dish if can or just come talk story with fellow farmers and gardeners and take home catalogs and seeds from Johnny's Seeds, Baker Creek and Territorial Seed... among others

Moving Beyond Denial Into Recovery: book discussion with author Shirley J. Davenport

Waianae Public Library 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI, United States

Shirley Davenport, counselor and author of the newly released book Moving Beyond Denial Into Recovery will be at Waianae Public Library to share excerpts from her book. Dr. Davenport’s book offers tools designed to help the reader grow into the person that they were meant to be. Dr. Davenport has 30 years of experience in […]

Christ Centered at Yoga Centered- Christian Yoga Series!

Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Christ Centered at Yoga Centered Christian Yoga Series with Mina Humphreys Saturdays Oct 17th - Nov 7th 1pm-3pm $15 drop-in or $45 for 4-week series Body- Use physical postures to help the body feel good. Make every move a prayer. Mind- Use your thought awareness to Praise Jesus and Worship Spirit- Once the body and […]

Music and Dance of Bali

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Come watch performers I. Made Widana and Anna Reynolds and be enthralled by Balinese theater, music, puppetry and dance! This program is produced by the UH Manoa Outreach College's Statewide Cultural Extension Program with funding provided by the Friends of the LIbrary Hawaii, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and National Endowment for […]

Music and Dance of Bali

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Come watch performers I. Made Widana and Anna Reynolds and be enthralled by Balinese theater, music, puppetry and dance! This program is produced by the UH Manoa Outreach College's Statewide Cultural Extension Program with funding provided by the Friends of the LIbrary Hawaii, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and National Endowment for […]

Motown Tribute Party

Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Temptations The Platters The Sumpremes The Coasters The Four Toups The Marvelettes The Drifters Salute

Beginner’s Series with Shannon Schafer

Yoga Centered Studio & Boutique 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Beginners Yoga Series with Shannon Schafer Sundays October 18th- November 8th 1-3pm $15 per class, or $50 for series The beginner series is a great way to start your yoga practice. This 5-week series teaches new students the fundamentals of yoga and provides a safe and engaging learning environment. Students learn yogic breathing, yoga postures, […]

Epik High Live In Hawaii

Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Epik High of YG Entertainment Live in Hawaii YG Recording Artist Epik High to Have their First Live Concert in Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii, September 09, 2015 -- YG Recording artist, and Korean music scene heavy-hitter, EPIK HIGH, will perform their first LIVE CONCERT in Hawaii at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on October 18th, 2015. A […]

Epik High Live In Hawaii

Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Epik High of YG Entertainment Live in Hawaii YG Recording Artist Epik High to Have their First Live Concert in Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii, September 09, 2015 -- YG Recording artist, and Korean music scene heavy-hitter, EPIK HIGH, will perform their first LIVE CONCERT in Hawaii at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on October 18th, 2015. A […]

Maui’s Native Forest Birds: Their Past, Present, and Future

Makawao Public Library 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Learn about the natural history of Maui's native forest birds, the Hawaiian honeycreepers. Through photos, stories, and data, ornithologist Laura Berthold will inform you about their threats and the work that is being done to help their populations. These birds are rare and found nowhere else in the world. Recommended for ages 15 and older.

Kahului Cooking Class: Fabulous Fall

Down to Earth Kahului

Join Mama T for FREE Vegetarian Cooking Classes. A huge range of recipes will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! She'll be sharing outstanding recipes that are easy on effort and big on taste! Romaine & Beet Salad w/ Tarragon Dressing Pumpkin Smoothie Sprouted Quinoa Salad Every 3rd Tuesday night from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Kahului Cooking Class: Fabulous Fall

Down to Earth Kahului

Join Mama T for FREE Vegetarian Cooking Classes. A huge range of recipes will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! She'll be sharing outstanding recipes that are easy on effort and big on taste! Romaine & Beet Salad w/ Tarragon Dressing Pumpkin Smoothie Sprouted Quinoa Salad Every 3rd Tuesday night from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Movie Night

Kahului Public Library Kahului, HI, United States

October is the scary month here at Kahului Public Library, so this month we will be showing a collection of classic Bugs Bunny shorts, the spooky ones. Watch and giggle as Bugs outwits vampires, mad scientists, witches, and monsters. Classic cartoon fare for young and old.

Howl-O-Ween with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band

Kahuku Public & School Library 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Join us for a howling good time at Kahuku Public & School Library featuring Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band! This is a potluck event! You may sign up @ the circulation desk or call 293-8935. There will be entertainment and fun activities including: Keiki costume parade and a Jack-o-lantern Contest. Be sure to […]

Honolulu: Fermentation Class

Down to Earth Hawaii Honolulu, HI, United States

Fermentation is both an art and a science. These wild and wonderful ferments are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to their multiple health benefits and magical flavor. Andrea will share why fermented foods are so healthful, and how they are linked to improved immunity, digestion and even mood! She'll also share her own fermentation […]

Howl-O-Ween with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band

Kahuku Public & School Library 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Join us for a howling good time at Kahuku Public & School Library featuring Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band! This is a potluck event! You may sign up @ the circulation desk or call 293-8935. There will be entertainment and fun activities including: Keiki costume parade and a Jack-o-lantern Contest. Be sure to […]

Movie Night

Kahului Public Library Kahului, HI, United States

October is the scary month here at Kahului Public Library, so this month we will be showing a collection of classic Bugs Bunny shorts, the spooky ones. Watch and giggle as Bugs outwits vampires, mad scientists, witches, and monsters. Classic cartoon fare for young and old.

Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project with Alice Kim

Kaimuki Public Library

Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project with Alice Kim at Kaimuki Public Library. The Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project is a collection of Chronicling America (http://chroniclingamerica.com), which provides free public access to digitized American newspapers published from 1836 to 1922. This one hour presentation will feature topics of interest from Hawaii newspapers and demonstrate search strategies on Chronicling […]

Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project with Alice Kim

Kaimuki Public Library

Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project with Alice Kim at Kaimuki Public Library. The Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project is a collection of Chronicling America (http://chroniclingamerica.com), which provides free public access to digitized American newspapers published from 1836 to 1922. This one hour presentation will feature topics of interest from Hawaii newspapers and demonstrate search strategies on Chronicling […]

Maui Film Festival – “THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING”

Maui Arts & Cultural Center 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

You're invited to the Hawai‘i premeire of: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING DATE: Tuesday, October 290th TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater A FUNDRAISER FOR: Sierra Club Maui Groupi, Maui Chapters of Hawaii Farmers Union United, and Pivot In The Pacific: SHAKA Movement What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance […]

Simple and Unpretentious – A Program of American Folk & Fun Music with Cordell Keith Haugen & Frank Uehara

Moloka'i Public Library 15 Ala Malama St, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Sing along with the musicians as they play a four-string ukulele and single string (pakini) bucket bass. Keith is best known for work as part of the duo, Keith & Carmen Haugen, regulars in Waikiki venues for over thirty years. He has composed and written more than 200 songs, 75 in Hawaiian. Frank has been […]

Simple and Unpretentious – A Program of American Folk & Fun Music with Cordell Keith Haugen & Frank Uehara

Moloka'i Public Library 15 Ala Malama St, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Sing along with the musicians as they play a four-string ukulele and single string (pakini) bucket bass. Keith is best known for work as part of the duo, Keith & Carmen Haugen, regulars in Waikiki venues for over thirty years. He has composed and written more than 200 songs, 75 in Hawaiian. Frank has been […]

Writing a Novel: from Idea to Publication

Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Award-winning, internationally-published author Wen Spencer will cover writing a novel from the first idea, to marketing the manuscript, to being published. She will explain how to avoid con artists and guide attendees to helpful resources to use along the way. Program schedule is subject to change. For more information or to arrange a sign language […]

Writing a Novel: from Idea to Publication

Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Award-winning, internationally-published author Wen Spencer will cover writing a novel from the first idea, to marketing the manuscript, to being published. She will explain how to avoid con artists and guide attendees to helpful resources to use along the way. Program schedule is subject to change. For more information or to arrange a sign language […]

Family Fun Nite: Back to the Future

Waianae Public Library 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI, United States

Waianae Public Library is celebrating “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly’s arrival back to the future on October 21, 2015. Join us as we seal our time capsule and watch the movie Back to the Future II. The time capsule will tell people in the future something about our lives’ here in Waianae in 2015. Think […]

Haunted Forest at Waipahu Public Library!

Waipahu Public Library 94275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI, United States

Come dressed in your Halloween best and walk through the FREE Haunted House for childen ages 7 and up. Don't like to be scared? Then come check out our mini carnivial featuring a MASK Making Station, carnival games, and free prizes while supplies last! Parking is FREE after 5:00 p.m. This program sponsored by Friends […]

Hula Ku’i with Mu’olaulani Dance Company

Kapolei Public Library Kapolei, HI, United States

Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company, showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang brings to the stage Hawaiian rituals, myths, and legends with a contemporary flair, to tell the stories of Hawai‘i and its rich culture. Performers have been trained through the dance school Halau Hula […]

Hula Ku’i with Mu’olaulani Dance Company

Kapolei Public Library Kapolei, HI, United States

Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company, showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang brings to the stage Hawaiian rituals, myths, and legends with a contemporary flair, to tell the stories of Hawai‘i and its rich culture. Performers have been trained through the dance school Halau Hula […]

Kids Magic Show & Face Painting with Jolie Strickland

Makawao Public Library 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Jolie Strickland aka "Cirque Jolie", a Maui entertainment group will present a 30 minute interactive Magic Show followed by face-painting by her assistant Chelleigh Starfish. This show has lots of audience participation. A free show and children must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. Sponsored by the Maui Friends of the Library.

Spooky Tales with Peter and Melinda Wing

Kahului Public Library Kahului, HI, United States

It's that time of year again to tell scary stories, and Peter and Melinda Wing have a bagful! Join us for eerie songs and spooky stories, suitable for ages 5 and up. The Wings always bring a special seasonal sparkle to the library.