In this workshop we will explore the importance of butterflies as beneficial insects and how they help plants. We will learn about their life cycle, get to taste "nectar", what flowers attract them. Each keiki takes home a flower to start their own butterfly garden plus a caterpillar to feed and discover the magic of […]
In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, please join us for an exciting morning of keiki games, activities, and family financial education resources. Speakers will include Dr. Ilisha Newhouse, Professor of Economics - McKinley College; Orin Sherman from Ewa Beach - Community Based Development Organization; Jeff Gilbreath from Jump Start Hawaii; Kevin Matsuda from Hawaii […]
https://www.downtoearth.org/events/5936 Join our Love Life! Team's Monthly Cooking Class in Honolulu in our beautiful Honolulu Community Room. $5/Student, Children under 12 are Free Cash or Check payments will be accepted at the door - Sprout Salad w/ Red Pepper Dressing - Shiitake Croquette - Miso Roasted Eggplant - Cinnamon Banana Ice Cream For more information, […]
In this workshop we will explore a variety of plants and other materials used to make natural dyes by our Hawaiian ancestors. We will then use our lovely dyes to color eggs just in time for Easter! Bring boiled eggs to dye... The Green House Saturday, April 4th 12 - 1:30pm Fee $20 for a […]
Patrick Ball returns to Hawaii with his latest combination of Celtic stories and sounds from his Maplewood harp. Patrick is considered one of the premier Celtic harp players and storytellers in the world. The crystalline, bell-like resonance of the legendary harp is guaranteed to take the listener into the deepest realms of the imagination. Patrick […]
Kim Kido, a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects - Hawaii chapter, will share the history of Ala Moana Park that she discovered while preparing for the National Park Service's Historic American Landscapes Survey challenge. Through early photographs and plans, the talk will explore the park's development, Art Deco architecture, and evolving design. […]
BAMP Project presents Mastodon performing live in Honolulu at The Republik Saturday, April 4th, 2015. Tickets are on sale NOW. This event is open to all ages accompanied by an adult. Art is a cyclical beast. The same can easily be said of Grammy Award nominated hard rock juggernaut Mastodon. The group’s four members recognize […]
Picking some tunes live for RedWater Café this Saturday evening. Come join us! great food there too!
Amy & Willie K - Hana Hou! Saturday, April 4, 7:30 PM Castle Theater | Maui Arts & Cultural Center If you missed their sold-out reunion concert here last November... or if you loved it then and want to re-live the magic again ...HANA HOU! Two of Hawaii’s favorite musical luminaries, together again! Amy Hanaiali’i […]
A NIGHT OF LAUGHS WITH THE WOMEN OF COMEDY Capone’s Comedy Smash is back for its fourth run, this time, celebrating an impressive line-up of legendary comediennes for “A Ladies Night Out.” Comedy Smash 4 will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall; doors open at 7:00 p.m. and […]
On the First Sunday of the month, we feature musicians that aren't part of our regular line-up. This Sunday we feature Na Hoku winner ukulele master Walt Keale, first cousin of Bradda IZ!. In addition to great live Hawaiian music, we will also unveil our new featured Drink of the Month of the month and […]
We are happy to welcome Alexa Sunshine Rose back to the Big Island and are blessed to have her share her amazing acoustic music at the Shala. Her voice and songs have touched so many hearts in such profound ways and she will also be introducing songs from her new album "POOL OF LOVE" as […]
Free HIV/HepC Testing conducted by the Hawai'i Island HIV/AIDS Foundation. Testing is confidential, safe & fast!
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for a free movie screening :D Free popcorn! Open to everyone! This Tuesday's feature: Dolphin Tale 2 Movie info: http://imdb.to/1Eyp0RS Program schedule is subject to change. For more info or special accommodations, please contact the library as soon as possible at 939-2442
The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us every Tuesday for the Kohala Kendama Club. We have so much fun practicing tricks, learning new tricks, playing games, and holding friendly competitions. We use different level cards (beginner, moderate, and advanced) with a list of various tricks for the kids to work […]
The North Kohala Library would like to invite you to join us every Tuesday for the Kohala Kendama Club. We have so much fun practicing tricks, learning new tricks, playing games, and holding friendly competitions. We use different level cards (beginner, moderate, and advanced) with a list of various tricks for the kids to work […]
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for a free movie screening :D Free popcorn! Open to everyone! This Tuesday's feature: Dolphin Tale 2 Movie info: http://imdb.to/1Eyp0RS Program schedule is subject to change. For more info or special accommodations, please contact the library as soon as possible at 939-2442
https://www.downtoearth.org/events/5941 Free Admission, No Reservations Required Join Mama T and Jordan in Kailua for their FREE Vegetarian Cooking Class! They'll be showing how to make easy and incredibly delicious vegetarian meals. Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Potatoes Avocado Toast Every 1st Tuesday of the month 4:30pm-5:30pm
https://www.downtoearth.org/events/6086 No Registration Required What is inflammation? Is it good or bad? What does it do to our bodies? Why should we care? In this class we will present an introduction to inflammation and discuss numerous Hawaiian plants which grow in our yards that we can use to help us reduce chronic inflammation in our […]
Hyrule Warriors, Super Mario 3D World, and Xenoblade Chronicles will be available. Free chips and soda available too! First come, first served. The following is our Wii Gaming schedule (dates & times) throughout the month of April: Wii Gaming Schedule for Young Adults/Teens Tuesday, April 7, 5pm-6:30pm Saturday, April 25, 10am-12noon Some videos may be […]
Take the Pledge! Men of Strength will be collecting pledges from students who choose to “Stand Strong” against violence. Participants will be eligible to receive a StandStrong Card.The StandStrong Card entitles UH Hilo and HawCC students, faculty, and staff to discounts and special services with our campus and community business partners.
Kunewa Mook is coming to Basically Books on April 8th! He's performing at 1:30PM, so come down and hear a performance from Kunewa! Meet & greet to follow!
Join us at the Hilo Public Library to meet David Kāwika Eyre, author of Kamehameha: The Rise of a King. His book is an exciting work of historical fiction based on Hawaiian sources and years of research by David Kāwika Eyre. Targeted for young readers, the stories shed new light on Kamehameha’s upbringing and his […]
Oahu Agricultural Lands Initiative Community Meeting http://www.downtoearth.org/events/calendar/month/2015-04 The City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting invites you to learn about the Important Agricultural Lands initiative and be a part of the conversation to map Oʻahuʼs inventory of future agricultural land. ALL MEETINGS WILL BE FROM 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM APRIL 1, […]
The "Super Bowl" of Hula Competitions is held in Hilo, Hawaii every spring! The best Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers all head to Hilo for the #1 Hawaiian Cultural event! Merrie Monarch Week runs April 5-12 with Hoʻike on April 8 and competition April 9-11, 2015
This educational program will focus on the age of chivalry in Europe, from the start to the modern ideals of knighthood. Greywolf is a Native American with over 10 years of experience in weapons smithery and is Hawaii’s only professional medieval armorer. In addition to being a student of medieval history, he is a martial […]
Mr D. will be doing a performance with the feel of a pop-up storybook and silly songs set to classical music. For more info call: 573-8785
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 […]
“Three Tenors — ULTIMI in Concert” Vocal and instrumental powerhouses performing opera/classical/crossover and Broadway in the beautiful setting of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
https://www.downtoearth.org/events/6091 Free Admission, No Registration Required Join us for this great FREE Talk as well as 10% off Espresso coupons for everyone (Only at Down to Earth Kailua). Dr. Hector Valenzuela will be sharing lots of information on how to Take Care of your Soil Organically and will also answer any other gardening questions. He […]
The Aloha 'Āina Recycling Drive, in partnership with Schnitzer Steel, will be at Moanalua Elementary School from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday, April 11th. We will be collecting scrap metal, computers, printer cartridges, laptops, game systems, batteries, TVs, reusable clothing, household items, used cooking oil, confidential documents, paper, corrugated cardboard and HI-5 containers. Proceeds will […]
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. […]
Join us at the Hilo Public Library for a talk with local authors Steve Hendricks and Sharon Reed-Hendricks. The authors will share highlights from their book "One Man's Dream, One Woman's Reality", a true story of how they lived their dream on a budget. Told from both points of view, their story includes: their difficulties […]
In this workshop we will harvest a variety of plants and explore the differences in the fiber they produce. Keiki love the process of turning fiber into paper: harvesting, beating, cooking, blending and sheet formation, all aspects—from “seed to sheet." Handmade paper makes a great gift too! The Green House Saturday, April 11th 10 - […]
Join us in East Hawai`i for Part 2 of 4 of the 2015 YES Hawai`i Health & Wellness Series! Take your workout to the streets and get your sweat on with Hawaii Urban Training (HUT) & YES Hawai`i!
Traditional Wetland Kalo Cultivation Hosted by The Kipahulu 'Ohana Come prepared to get muddy! Bring a dry set of clothes, water and snacks. Lunch will be provided, potluck contributions welcome. Enjoy and take home some nice taro, ulu, bananas, sugar cane and whatever else is ready to harvest at the time. All ages welcome. Kapahu […]
Super Special Instore performance by the amazing Kuana Torres Kahele!!! Don't miss it!
The Magic of Natural Cleaning! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of natural cleaning. We will create a batch of handmade soap and re-imagine the cleaning recipes our grandmothers used to make using pure essential oils. You will experience cleaning as a truly sensual experience. Take home handmade soap and a comprehensive handout of natural […]
Every 2nd Saturday of each month beginning April 11th. Top Rankin' DJs, Live Bands and local food and crafts. ALL AGES-FAMILY VIBES! From 1pm-6pm after the Outer SPACE market at Uncle's Awa Club in Kaimu (Kalapana)
Learn how to play chess! In collaboration with the Hawaii Chess foundation, Kapolei library is hosting a two hour program for young adults. There will be a twenty minute tutorial and quick five and ten minute tournaments for the remainder of the program. Chess boards and chess pieces will be provided.
Join us for a training session at The Club in Kona! Tour the gym, meet the trainers, and work up a sweat!!!!
We invite You to join our Hawaii Yoga Teacher Training Program at the breathtaking Kalani Retreat Centre. Yogacara is a Certified, Registered & Accredited Yoga School. What does this mean for you as a Student? Yoga Alliance is the governing body for Yoga Schools. They ensure that programs follow strict ethical, educational & practical guidelines […]
BAMP Project presents Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue performing live in Honolulu at The Republik Saturday, April 11th. Tickets on sale NOW at the locations listed below. This event is open to all ages accompanied by an adult. New Orleans native Trombone Shorty began his career as a bandleader at the young age […]
A grassroots effort to fight hunger, to take place on Saturday, April 11 in #ourkakaako. Purchase a handmade soup bowl, enjoy a small bowl of soup, and help the hungry. Participating restaurants that are donating soup include 12th Avenue Grill, Le Bistro, Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, Murphy’s Bar & Grill, Roy’s Waikiki, Side Street Inn, […]
Join us for a Wicked-good evening of Diva showstoppers from the world of Broadway, opera and pop, highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked! Hawaii’s own Sarah Hicksreturns home to conduct the HSO and the two Broadway stars in this exciting production. This program features the Elphaba (Nicole Parker) and Glinda (Laura Woyasz) […]
April 12-18th at Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center A 6 nights/5 full days Women's Residential Retreat Local residents can also inquire about a non-residential, kama 'aina option. Are you ready to reclaim Freedom, Creativity, and Joy in your life? Do you feel like there is something deeper that you are yearning to tap into? Are you […]