Community Calendar

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

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

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.

The Friends of the Libraries, Kona will be holding there next book sale on Friday, October 17 from 11:00 - 3:00 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 to 12:00. There will be tables and tables filled with books for you to browse through (and purchase) with most books priced @ only $2.00!

Hawaiiana, Fiction, Collectible Books, Children's and NonFiction...there's sure to be something for everyone! Please plan to stop stop by the Kailua-Kona Library on Hualalai Road.

All proceeds go to support the libraries of Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua.

Please refer any questions to folk@folkhawaii.com or call the Kailua-Kona Library @ 808.327.4327

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.

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.

Wild boar overpopulation is threatening Hawai‘i’s ecosystems — but with the right skills, you can turn this invasive species into a delicious, sustainable food source.

Join renowned butcher and educator Bryan Mayer for a butchery and cooking demonstration at the Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center.

This unique, hands-on workshop will include:

Butchery Demonstration: Observe expert techniques as you’re guided through the process of breaking down wild boar, learning about different cuts and their culinary uses.

Cooking & Tasting: Watch cooking demos and sample three wild boar dishes — crispy pork katsu, Hawaiian chili & calamansi lime pork loin, and unique cuts you may not have tried before — while learning about flavor, texture, and preparation methods.

Support Sustainability: Learn how to responsibly source and add value to invasive species to protect native habitats and reduce ecological damage.

All supplies will be provided, and there is free on-site parking in the WVAPDC’s gated lot.

In honor of International Conflict Resolution Day, the public is invited to the free workshop “The Aloha Spirit & How to Have Difficult Conversations” with Dr. Jo Hittner. The in-person event is Friday, October 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at UH-Hilo Campus Center Room 301. A reception with pupu begins at 4:30 p.m. “Nowadays, there is so much in the news and on social media concerning polarization and the lack of civil conversations,” says Dr. Hittner, “but that doesn't mean we are powerless against this divisive trend.” In this interactive workshop, we will explore how to converse with others who hold differing viewpoints, while embodying the spirit of aloha, in order to retain our relationships and still speak our truth. These techniques are useful for both personal and professional conversations. To RSVP to this free public workshop, 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.

Hawaiian Historical Society (HHS) is excited to announce our new program series, Books & Brews. This afterhours, exclusive event held at HHS’ Reading Room Library and Archives on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm combines a rare peek into the historical archives with a special tasting with a certified sommelier. Ticket includes: a two-station tour, one drink, and light pūpūs. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 for members and $50 for non-members per person, reservations limited to 40.

Our first program, Books & Brews: Tales from the Sea, explores centuries of seafaring voyages to and from Hawaiʻi from the 1700s to 1900s. Start the night in the courtyard with a glass of wine and dine at the Captain’s table under the stars. Voyage through the Archives with the Executive Director to hear tales of Captain Devereaux’s buried treasure on the island of Kahoʻolawe, Boki’s search for sandalwood, and the Kamehameha Statue thought to have been lost at sea. Guests will encounter rare voyage publications that include eye-catching illustrations, personal accounts, and detailed maps as well as original ledgers and journals offering an intimate peek into maritime history.

Enjoy a curated selection of rum tasting and historical talkstory with guest speaker, Krystal Kakimoto, Librarian at Bishop Museum and certified sommelier. Learn and sip the history of rum from a sailors’ grog to today’s modern cocktail. Join us for Books & Brews: Tales from the Sea for a night of yo hos, a bottle of rum, and an archival tour of this historically renowned organization. Come sip, snack, and learn about Hawaiʻi’s history.