In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The children were Japanese-American, were malnourished and barefoot and had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches […]
Free Admission! The Marriage of Figaro cast presents an evening of Art Song masterpieces. Sponsored by Dr. Marcia and Stanley Wishnick.
How did a teenager from Spain’s rural mountainous Basque region go on to amass 300,000 subscribers on YouTube with over 34 million video views? It started an early age when Leroy Sanchez discovered his love for singing and began teaching himself to play his mom’s guitar and developed his voice entirely by ear. At age […]
July 7th - Propagating Breadfruit Learn how to grow and multiply this amazing crop! Learn how to dig up keiki, air layer (make a new tree on the branch of an existing tree!), root cuttings and more! Grow Your Own Food Gardens Thursday Mornings ~ Summer 2016 permaculture Classes Join us at Hawaiian Sanctuary Thursdays […]
Keiki of all ages and their families can learn about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced meal and exercising 60 minutes every day! Bring your cameras for a photo op with Lani Moo and Calci Calcium! Young keiki must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Recommended for Children 3 years and up) Rebecca Hilton pairs classic children’s stories with yoga poses to get kids moving! It’s not only a fun activity for children but it teaches fitness, flexibility, mindfulness, and relaxation.
Keiki ages 5 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, can join-in this special “Hardware Science” program that ties-in to this year’s theme of “Health and Fitness for the Mind, Body and Soul” through hands-on experiments. Keiki can discover how ordinary items from a hardware store come together in extraordinary ways! Experiment with an […]
Phone bank for TIARE LAWRENCE, Hawaii Center for Food Safety Action Fund's pick for True Food Candidate in House District 12. Join us Thursday in Makawao from 4-5 for pizza, refreshments and training. Stay until 7 for a couple hours of group phone banking to support each other in our efforts to elect Tiare Lawrence! […]
Phone bank for TIARE LAWRENCE, Hawaii Center for Food Safety Action Fund's pick for True Food Candidate in House District 12. Join us Thursday in Makawao from 4-5 for pizza, refreshments and training. Stay until 7 for a couple hours of group phone banking to support each other in our efforts to elect Tiare Lawrence! […]
Our weekly "A Go Go" series just got a REFRESH! Join us for a new set of weekly themes! This event is different from our monthly Eat The Street with a smaller, rotating vendor count. Perfect for families or for those that don't like dealing with the BIG crowds and long lines at the end […]
Complimentary ukulele lessons given from 9:30-10:30am Join us before we open for lunch and take lessons from the same musician Oprah hired to teach her! Derick Sebastian is a super talented and humble musician that can teach YOU to play ukulele. http://www.dericksebastian.com | https://youtu.be/yXcUiYKncZM Call (808) 667-6636 to reserve your spot.
Keiki of all ages and their families can learn about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced meal and exercising 60 minutes every day! Bring your own camera for a photo op of their child with Lani Moo and Calci Calcium after the 20-minute program! Young keiki must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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 […]
Children ages 5 and up can learn simple exercises that they can do to stay fit. A Mililani YMCA instructor will be at the Mililani Public Library on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 10:30am to teach children: warm-up, stretching, balance and strength exercises. Participants should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. This free 45 minute program […]
Bring the keiki to learn about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced meal and exercising 60 minutes every day! Bring your camera along and take a photo with Lani Moo and Calci Calcium!
Join Wahiawa Library as Stuart Holloway presents a special program for Seniors and adults of all ages on Qigong and Wellness. Participants will learn about specific moves and techniques to improve flexibility and balance, as well as other key components of healthy living. Qigong/Tai Chi concepts will be applied to a range of considerations for […]
Immerse yourself in this form of moving, musical exploration. Develop your awareness and deepen your understanding of rhythm in its many forms. You don’t need to play an instrument. People from all paths come together to transform their relationship to music, to each other, and to life. Bring your curiosity! In a two-hour rhythm circle, […]
Immerse yourself in this form of moving, musical exploration. Develop your awareness and deepen your understanding of rhythm in its many forms. You don’t need to play an instrument. People from all paths come together to transform their relationship to music, to each other, and to life. Bring your curiosity! In a two-hour rhythm circle, […]
Beginner Yoga taught in Japanese. Second Friday of every Month at 5:30pm. Cost $10 Taught by Masae, Yumi and Megumi. 英語がちょっと苦手・・・ ヨガをしてみたいけど、英語に自信がない・・・ 日本語で気軽にヨガを始めてみませんか？ 日本人講師が初級クラスを教えます。 初心者の方、大歓迎！
Beginner Yoga taught in Japanese. Second Friday of every Month at 5:30pm. Cost $10 Taught by Masae, Yumi and Megumi. 英語がちょっと苦手・・・ ヨガをしてみたいけど、英語に自信がない・・・ 日本語で気軽にヨガを始めてみませんか？ 日本人講師が初級クラスを教えます。 初心者の方、大歓迎！
Free admission! HPAF’S faculty of renowned performers in a concert of opera and chamber music.
Songwriters of the Big Island & beyond will be showcasing their original music in it's most raw form, with only a microphone & thier instrument. This intimatte evening of music is a reacurring event that happens on second Fridays. Enjoy a different line-up every month with some great Big Island Songwriters. 7-10pm, All ages, $5. […]
Health & Wellness Event 3 of 4! Join us for a Summer Hike & Swim adventure to the Puukohola Heiau & Hapuna Beach! RSVP by July 5th
Enjoy a morning of working and learning in the garden! This month we will be doing summer maintenance projects and preparing the garden for planting when school starts in August. Grow Some Good volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about bugs, plant disease issues and tips on growing an organic garden in Kihei. […]
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. […]
Bring yourself, your keiki, or come as a team to TGH for an Indigo dye adventure. Create a new wardrobe with indigo dye. Bring something with a stain/imperfection to recycle, reuse, & renew! Price: Adult: $25; Parent/Keiki team (1 adult/1 keiki) $35. Ages: 10 and up ***Bring two garments to dye (only: cotton, linen, rayon, […]
The ʻAlalā Project leaders will give a talk about the ʻAlalā, and share information about the upcoming release of captive-bred ʻAlalā in the Fall of 2016. Following the presentation, an informal session for families to participate in making an ʻAlalā mask (coloring activity) and a talk story will take place afterwards. Program schedule is subject […]
Presented by HouseMart Ace Hardware and HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts in celebration of the Hawaii State Public Library System’s 2016 Summer Reading Program. Keiki ages 5 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, can join-in this special “Hardware Science” program that ties-in to this year’s theme of “Health and Fitness for the Mind, Body […]
Be amazed at a Magical Bubble Show by Aloha Party Experts! This fun, educational, and interactive event will stimulate your critical thinking skills. There will be bubbles of all sizes, some even big enough to put a person inside!
Dr. Terry Shintani, Univeristy of Hawaii medical professor, Harvard-trained nutritionist, and author of 14 books, describes the benefits of eating for peace of body, mind and spirit. Discover how eating following Dr. Shintani's Peace Diet can help heal and control obesity, aging and disease. His newest book, The Peace Diet, will be available for purchase.
Bring the keiki to watch Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG)! Free popcorn & fruit punch provided by the Friends of McCully-Moili'ili Library while supplies last!
As a part of the Summer Reading Program's focus on fitness and wellness, come hear about the average day of an Emergency Room doctor (from Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center) and a Paradmedic (from Maui). Learn about how they make decisions and care for people.
(details to be announced) Free hands-on art activities for all ages! Every second Saturday of the month. Museum galleries will be open; admission is always free. First floor Multipurpose Room, No. 1 Capitol District Building. Parking across the street in the Ali'i Place building (entrance at 1099 Alakea St., $3 flat rate on weekends, cash […]
Can you remember the sense of peace and enjoyment you felt while coloring as a child? Can coloring help you relax? From choosing colors to the gentle, repetitive motion of your hands as you bring color to paper, coloring can be seen as a form of "active meditation". Oftentimes, when you think of meditation, you […]
Chee-Yun and Friends Perform "Vivaldi’s Four Seasons" Four Seasons Resort Hualalai ballroom, Kailua-Kona. $65 general admission & $100 ticket includes: reserved upfront seating, plus a Meet and Greet at Ke’Olu at Hualalai post- concert, Q&A with Chee-Yun and Iggy Jang. Pupu and wine included. Limited to 75 reserved seats. Sponsored by Eve Bernstein and Alex […]
Saturday, July 9th... $10/person; includes dinner of chili, vegetarian chili, rice, cornbread, salad and a variety of desserts! You receive 2 cards complementary with dinner!
Saturday, July 9th... $10/person; includes dinner of chili, vegetarian chili, rice, cornbread, salad and a variety of desserts! You receive 2 cards complementary with dinner!
We will not be at Wai'oli Lounge on Saturday July 9 (there will be a sub band). We return to the Lounge on July 16. Mahalo for your support.
Layers of Sounds A convergence of waves where various artistic styles, instruments and techniques meet to create a night of seamless musical energy. Layers of Sound will feature one of the Big Island's favorite turntablists DJ Uplifter, lyrical folk/reggae songwriter Drew Daniels and tribal drum collective Nani Ka Ala. Bringing together a fusion of styles […]
William Singe has rapidly taken the game by storm, breaking out and rising from 100 to 1.5 million Facebook followers in a matter of months. With his massive growth, Will has become one the most talked about artists online, recently being praised by One Direction alongside a long collective of other powerhouse artists. With his […]
HPAF Strings at the United Methodist Church, Honoka’a. Free to the public! Iggy Jang brings his string program to this beautiful and historic setting. Sponsored by Jane and Bill Lichter, and Elodie and Robb Imogen.
nformational seminar on the Leeward Bikeway by presenters from the Hawaii Bicycling League. The Leeward Bikeway is a proposed 23 mile multi-use path that will run from Pearl Harbor in Aiea to Nanakuli.
Teacher and students practice together in this once-a-month led class. Expand and explore your practice in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all-levels.
Teacher and students practice together in this once-a-month led class. Expand and explore your practice in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all-levels.
An evening of Italian food with Hawaiian ingredients with Casey Halpern of Cafe Pesto as your Chef.
Dinner of Italian food with Hawaiian ingredients with Chef Casey Halpern from Cafe Pesto Hilo Music by David Gomes
An evening of Italian food with Hawaiian ingredients with Casey Halpern of Cafe Pesto as your Chef.
Dinner of Italian food with Hawaiian ingredients with Chef Casey Halpern from Cafe Pesto Hilo Music by David Gomes
Opera on the Rocks! Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s Coast Grille, Kohala Coast. $65 general admission, cash bar and pupus for purchase. We’re taking opera out of the opera house and into the bar! Favorite arias in a fun and casual setting. Sponsored in part by Dr. Marcia and Stanley Wishnick, and by The Leonore and […]
