Apr 27 Saturday
The North Shore Country Market is a non-profit that has served the North Shore and greater Oahu community for 25 years. We provide vendors an opportunity to see if their product can become a viable business. We offer farm fresh produce, flowers, jewelry, photos, kiddie clothes, wood products, delicious sweets, ono burritos and more. We have a loving community of vendors and welcome families, visitors, everyone. Come have fun!
The return of Par Hawaii’s annual Fueling Dreams campaign is helping Special Olympics Hawaii athletes on their journey for gold. From April 1, through May 13, 2024, Hawaii drivers can put the pedal to the metal and drive support for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes by making a donation at 33 participating Hele stores across Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui. All donations received from the Fueling Dreams campaign allow Special Olympics Hawaii to continue to provide programs and training – both online and in-person – for more than 6,000 athletes and Unified partners across Hawaii.
For more information on the annual Fueling Dreams campaign or on Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit www.sohawaii.org.
Picture Credit: Special Olympics Hawaii
Join us for our annual educational Parkinson's Symposium. You ask and they answer! We'll have panels of experts who will answer your questions on Exercise, Diet, & Speech/Swallowing with PD, followed by a Parkinson's research update. It's free to attend but you must register ahead of time.
Friends of the Pana'ewa Zoo is hosting their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27th at the entrance to the Equestrian Center. Hours are 8 am to 2 pm. Available plants: bamboos, orchids, bromeliads, fruit trees, house plants, water garden plants, palms, edibles, and much more. There are specialist growers offering unusual and rare plants you won't find anywhere else. Come and support Friends of the Zoo and get some nice plants too.
Date: April 27, 2024Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location: Check-in and free parking at 1505 Dillingham Blvd. (Dillingham Plaza, ‘Ewa end, near the corner of Colburn St. and McNeill St.)
Join Us to Mālama ‘Āina in Kapālama Kai: Bring your ‘ohana and friends, and kōkua to care for the lands in Kapālama Kai. Volunteers of all ages are welcome at the Mālama ‘Āina Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We will meet at Dillingham Plaza (where Foodland is located, 1505 Dillingham Blvd.) and clean up the surrounding streets. All registered volunteers will receive a free Kapālama Kai T-shirt and a bento lunch from Nippon Bento. Registration is now open online at kapalamakai.com/malamaaina.
Don't miss YMCA's FREE Healthy Kids Day Event! Saturday, April 27, 9 am – 1 pmWe're opening up all of our YMCA locations to the community! Join us for a free day for family-friendly fun featuring games, indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, family fitness classes, bouncers, and more. In addition, unique activities such as butterfly experiences, bubble play, science activities, a petting zoo, pony rides, swim safety skills, keiki and kupuna IDs, free bike helmets and bicycle rodeo, an obstacle course, fun snacks, and a youth basketball clinic are being offered at various Y locations.Mililani Y Fun Run – Starts at 7:15 am Get an early and energetic start at our Mililani Y at their annual 5K Fun Run that kicks off at 7:15 am. All ages and abilities are welcome to walk/jog/run for a great cause, with proceeds supporting the YMCA financial assistance fund.Get a Jump on Summer Fun! Create the perfect summer for your family, from fitness memberships and swim lessons to day and overnight camps for all ages, preschool for toddlers, and our newly expanded junior leadership and enrichment program for teens. Limited-time offers at the event will include:$99 Savings on new Y Family Memberships$99 Saving AND first month free on new Leeward Y Memberships50% off Teen Junior Leadership & Enrichment Program10% off Mililani Y Hula, Ballet, Sports, K-Pop, and Hawaiian Studies ClassesFree Opio Summer Teen Y MembershipsAffordable deposits, payment plans, and financial aidLearn more about Summer ProgramsGet your free Healthy Kids Day tickets online.
The Hawaii Kai Library Community Bookstore will be having a 50% off sale of all History and Autobiographies/Biographies during the month of April. Prices continue to be very reasonable with all proceeds going to the Hawaii Kai Library! The Bookstore also carries books of every genre as well as CDs, LPs, DVDs, Comics, Anime,Children's books, Maps, Puzzles, Games at great prices so stop by and browse!
Itʻs glitz, glam and glorious fun for the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” at the 11th Big Island Chocolate Festival April 26-27 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Attendees are encouraged to dress their best for the Saturday night gala—fancy costumes and masks are encouraged.
The annual, two-day festival offers chocolate-themed culinary demonstrations for the home cook, cacao growing and processing seminars by industry experts, a farm tour and a festive evening gala with walkabout savory and sweet culinary booths, chocolate fountain, entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Guests can enjoy unlimited wine, beer, special edition Ola Brew chocolate seltzer and beer, iced tea and coffee. The gala also offers VIP seating with two specially curated drinks paired with pupus.
At the gala, a panel of invited judges and attendees will again critique chef and confectionary offerings while culinary stations will vie in a contest for Best Booth decorated to this year’s raucous theme. A photo booth will stage fun, playful props for selfies.
In its 11th year, the celebration of chocolate is presented by the non-profit Kona Cacao Association (KCA). This year’s beneficiaries include Hawai‘i Institute of Pacific Agriculture, Kona Dance & Performing Arts and Hawai‘i Keiki Museum.
A general admission gala ticket is $99 with VIP for $169. Also available are specially priced event room packages at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort. Educational activities and prices will be announced on the website. All event tickets are sold online and additional tax and ticketing fees apply. Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. Details: https://bigislandchocolatefestival.com
Kona Cacao Association: The mission and goal of KCA is to promote the cacao industry on the Island of Hawai‘i by presenting the Big Island Chocolate Festival as an educational and outreach opportunity for local cacao farmers, the hospitality industry and cacao enthusiasts. Visit http://konacacaoassociation.com. @BIChocoFest
Discover the quiet beauty of 'Stillness in Motion' at Blue Hawai'i Lifestyle, Ala Moana Center. 📸 Join us in appreciating the delicate interplay between tranquility and activity, as captured by our talented Hawaiʻi-based artists.
This humble exhibition invites you to reflect on the simplicity of observation, finding stillness in motion within our island environment. Embrace the subtle stories told through the lens of local creators.
German-born artist Max Ernst was a key figure in the movements of Dada and Surrealism that took place in Europe in early part of the 20th century. This exhibition highlights Ernst’s role in the development of these historical art movements through a selection of sculptures, prints, and a series of tapestries by Yvette Cauquil-Prince, who worked closely with the artist to translate his paintings into large-scale woven textiles. With a number of rarely exhibited works from Ernst’s wide-spanning career, the experience will provide windows of insight into his working process and his life spent in Sedona, including original concrete frieze sculptures that were embedded into the walls of his home. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. The exhibit will be closed the following days: April 19, April 27, May 10-11, and May 18.