Community Calendar

Over 100 pieces of art in a wide variety of 2D and 3D mediums are on display.

The 2025 Hawaii’s Woodshow™ marks the 33rd anniversary of Hawai‘i’s
premier woodworking exhibition, presented by the Hawai‘i Forest
Association (HFA). This annual showcase celebrates masterful
craftsmanship, innovative design, and the unparalleled beauty of
furniture and fine woodworking created from Hawaiian-grown woods.

Artists are challenged to create exceptional works that highlight the
character, figure, and spirit of local species—especially those
cultivated and matured in Hawai‘i. By doing so, the Woodshow not only
inspires excellence in artistry but also underscores the value of
planting and stewarding high-quality hardwoods for future generations.

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.

October 16 Free Brown Bag Talk on “Conflict Resolution as a Tool for Personal Expansion”

The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host a free talk on October 16th as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series. Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm via Zoom.

This month’s speaker is Paula Thomas on the topic “Conflict Resolution as a Tool for Personal Expansion.”

“How would you handle conflicts if your goal was to open yourself to more loving kindness and expand your consciousness?” asks Thomas.

Often in conflicts we focus on what is wrong and prioritize solutions. But what if you focused instead on the relationship you want to develop, and allowed your deeper desires to shape what you say? Join this talk and learn the keys to turn any conflict into an opportunity to deepen your relationships.

Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. To get the Zoom link, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

All Literature and Fiction books will be on sale at 50% off for the month of August. If you haven't finished your summer reading then stop by as the shelves are always being restocked and Pop-up sales are frequent.

The Bookstore also has DVDs, CDs, audio books, records, anime, comics, games, puzzles and so much more at great prices. Please note that Statehood day will be Friday August 15th and all libraries will be closed.

You’re invited to RevoluSun’s next Commercial Solar Strategy Session!

As 2025 winds down, Hawaii’s commercial solar owners face critical decisions. With less than 99 days left in the year, deadlines are fast approaching. Securing safe harbor before December 31 could mean the difference between locking in guaranteed incentives—or navigating a far more complicated FECO path with fewer benefits under the new FEOC rules.

Join us on Thursday, October 16th at the RevoluSun Innovation Center in SALT at Our Kaka‘ako to gain the clarity, strategies, and real-world insights you need to plan with confidence.

Topics We’ll Cover:

- Safe Harbor Deadlines – Why acting before December 31, 2025, is critical.
- FEOC Updates – What the latest Treasury guidance means for Hawaii businesses.
- Permitting & Planning – Realistic timelines for commercial solar projects.
- Repowering & Decommissioning – When systems begin to fail and how to maximize ROI with upgrades.
- Case Studies & Client Perspectives – Including remove-and-replace projects like Walmart, with photos, savings, and lessons learned.

Who Should Attend:

- Commercial property owners & managers
- Business leaders considering solar or system upgrades
- Anyone looking to maximize incentives and long-term energy savings

Event Details:

- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: RevoluSun Innovation Center at SALT, Kaka‘ako
- Speaker: To be announced

Why Attend?

Protect your incentives before the December 31 safe harbor deadline
Get the latest FEOC updates and what they mean for your business
See real-world case studies from Hawaii projects
Network with local business leaders and energy experts
Reserve Your Spot Today!

Seating is limited. Don’t wait—secure your place and make sure your business is ready for 2026.

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Seabird ecologist Beth Flint and marine journalist Susan Scott provide a trip through the natural and unnatural histories of Johnston and Palmyra Atolls.
Some of the least visited sites on Earth, these islands, reefs, and pelagic waters aren’t suitable for sustained human habitation, which has insulated wildlife there but also invited people to propose them as sites for activities that would be inappropriate closer to human population centers. Both speakers have extensive experience at these remote outposts. They will describe some of the exploitative, destructive, wacky, and scientifically important uses suggested—and sometimes executed—there… and how wildlife has held on and thrived.
Attend in person at AgriSci Building Room 214, 1955 East-West Road on the UH Manoa Campus beginning at 5:30 p.m., or via Zoom at 6 p.m.
Can't make it? All registrants will receive a link to the recording once it is available on YouTube.
Visit the website - https://go.hawaii.edu/mGp - for more information, a downloadable flyer, or to register for the Zoom link.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Darin Cumpston. He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

The 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF45) will light up screens across the islands with an exhilarating program of screenings, the inaugural HIFILM Industry Conference, special events. The festival runs October 15–26, 2025 in Honolulu; October 28-30 in Kapolei; November 1–2 on Kaua‘i; November 8–9 in Waimea, Big Island & Maui; November 14–16 in Hilo, Big Island and November 15-16 on Moloka‘i.