Community Calendar

Attend a free interactive workshop about building your budget and Elder Fraud. The event will be held in the library's First Floor Reading Room.

Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Register by October 10th--call (808) 733-8422 or visit the library.

BUILD YOUR BUDGET: You’ll learn what is a budget and isn’t, then be guided through the process of creating a plan for allocating your funds effectively. You’ll also get useful tips for putting your new budget into action successfully.

ELDER FRAUD: Unfortunately, there are many clever individuals who will go to great lengths to exploit honest people’s personal information and hard-earned money. This discussion will offer tips on what to watch for, how to safeguard yourself, and the steps to take if you find yourself a victim.

This 90-minute community engagement program is sponsored by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union as part of HSFCU Cares Day.

Attend a free interactive workshop about building your budget and Elder Fraud. The event will be held in the library's First Floor Reading Room.

Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Register by October 10th--call (808) 693-7050 or visit the library.

BUILD YOUR BUDGET: You’ll learn what is a budget and isn’t, then be guided through the process of creating a plan for allocating your funds effectively. You’ll also get useful tips for putting your new budget into action successfully.

ELDER FRAUD: Unfortunately, there are many clever individuals who will go to great lengths to exploit honest people’s personal information and hard-earned money. This discussion will offer tips on what to watch for, how to safeguard yourself, and the steps to take if you find yourself a victim.

This 90-minute community engagement program is sponsored by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union as part of HSFCU Cares Day.

Boombox Bingo every Monday at Aloha Beer Co!

FREE to join + win awesome brewery swag for every Bingo and Blackout you score.

Starts at 7PM every Monday. Get here early or call for a reservation!

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.

On your mark, get set, the 17th Annual Run for the Dry Forest is coming to Puʻuwaʻawaʻa on Saturday October 19, 2024. You can choose to run or walk a 5K course (suitable for most people and jogging strollers) or a 10K course, which is an “extreme trail running experience” featuring a 1200 ft. elevation gain in the first 3 miles. There will also be a free, non-competitive ¼ mile Keiki Dash, educational booths, and a silent auction with items from local businesses. It’s fun for the whole family. The 10k begins at 7:45 am, and the 5k follows at 8am.
Every year we highlight a special native dry forest species. This year we are featuring A‘e, a member of the rue family and endemic to Hawaiʻi. Aʻe can be found on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, in dry forests, where it grows on lava flows, and mixed mesic forests. Itʻs bark is pale to dark gray, and the leaves are lemon-scented!
Paid entries receive a 2024 Honohono race t-shirt, a reusable race cup (to reduce waste) and a ticket to enter a drawing for a door prize.
The Run for the Dry Forest is a collaborative event hosted in conjunction with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the US Forest Service, and Akaka Foundation for Tropical Forests. Proceeds from this event will be utilized to support natural resource conservation and management of related projects in Puʻuwaʻawaʻa and the adjacent Puʻu Anahulu. General admission fee is $45 for adults and $25 for kids 14 and under running in the 5k or 10k races. Sign up early as we will have staggered increases in registration fees and there will be no race day registration. For more information please visit akakaforests.org or the napuuconservationproject facebook or instagram.

AIA Honolulu is pleased to offer our special annual walking tour for Architecture Month.

The McKinley High School campus and surrounding area has several buildings on the National Historic Register built between 1924 and 1939. We'll walk throughout and discuss the architects who designed the buildings and the character they exude today. Staggered tours will start every 10 minutes.

Join the Third Annual He Ala Pono Electric Vehicle and Sustainability Expo.

Big Island EV, Hawaiian Electric, Sustainable Energy Hawaii, and Hawaii County will host the third annual He Ala Pono Electric Vehicle and Sustainability Fair, celebrating clean transportation and sustainability on Hawaii Island at this event.

What to Expect

This event will include an indoor display of the latest EVs from local dealers and an information booth where mall-goers can get all of their EV and EV charging questions answered. Several local organizations and companies involved in clean energy, transportation, and sustainability will make this an educational event.

Save the date and learn how to contribute to a more sustainable future! ⁤

This event is free and open to all. (Spread the word!)

Join us at the Banana Festival, Ka Mai‘a ‘Ho‘olaule‘a on Sunday, October 20. Only $10.
10AM-2PM • Windward Community College
Special Pre-Festival Banana Lecture at 9AM

Bananas have been an essential part of Hawaiian life for centuries, from ancient Polynesian voyaging to modern-day gardens. Join us as we celebrate this incredible fruit in all its forms—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Experience the sweet aroma of caramelized bananas and dive into a sensory journey with cooking demos, tastings, and fun activities for the whole family.

Discover just how versatile bananas are with tastings, hands-on workshops like textile dyeing, or join the fun in the Great Banana Cook-off contest.

Hosted by Slow Food O‘ahu, known for promoting sustainable food practices, and Hawaii Banana Source, your go-to resource for all things banana in Hawai’i, this event promises a unique blend of culture, cuisine, and community.

Whether youʻre a banana enthusiast or simply looking for a day of fun and relaxation, indulge in all things banana from delicious treats to great activities at Ka Mai‘a ‘Ho‘olaule‘a Banana Festival. Get your tickets for October 20 and join us for a truly ʻa-peelingʻ experience! Find out more at slowfoodoahu.com/bananafest.

Boombox Bingo every Monday at Aloha Beer Co!

FREE to join + win awesome brewery swag for every Bingo and Blackout you score.

Starts at 7PM every Monday. Get here early or call for a reservation!

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held every Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: 1st Fridays - Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong, 2nd Fridays - kapa stamping with Desiree Moana Cruz. 3rd Fridays - ʻukulele with Wes Awana, and 4th Fridays - Lauhala Weaving with Kuʻuipo Morales.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawai’i State GIA Wai Wai Program.