Community Calendar

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

YOUTH INVITED TO ENGAGE IN CLIMATE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AT THE HAWAIʻI STATE CAPITOL

HONOLULU – Keiki, teens and young adults are invited to attend the Youth Climate Summit and Climate Future Forum on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol where they will have opportunities to engage policymakers and environmental organizations. The family-friendly event is being hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC) and is free to the public.

First, youth ages 14-26 can attend the Climate Future Forum from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to work on policies with lawmakers and learn about the legislative process and plan for a healthy, safe and affordable Hawaiʻi. The mission is to inspire young people to take action on climate by engaging in the 2026 legislative session.

Then, the Youth Climate Summit will occur from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for all ages. There will be live music and networking opportunities for participants to learn how they can make a difference.

An attendee of the 2024 Climate Summit said: "As youth, we hold one of the greatest responsibilities in environmental advocacy and in driving a future-forward shift across society—raising our collective voice. The Climate Future Forum empowers us not only to extend our views outward into the community and partner with legislators over dire issues, but also to challenge existing systems, using our diverse insight to propel tangible change."

There will also be a prize giveaways with climate-friendly prizes. Registration is required by October 31 for the Climate Future Forum; it is recommended but not required for the Youth Climate Summit. To sign up for the Climate Future Forum register at www.climatefuturehawaii.org. To register for the Hawaii Youth Summit, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-youth-climate-summit-2025-tickets-1722764247239?aff=oddtdtcreator. For additional information, please contact Bill Unruh, Climate Outreach Leader: bill.unruh.contractor@hawaii.gov

Hawaii Watercolor Society’s Little Picture Show, ARTINI: - See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.

The Downtown Art Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 28th.

Hawaii Watercolor Society’s Little Picture Show, ARTINI: - See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.

The Downtown Art Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 28th.

Hawaii Watercolor Society’s Little Picture Show, ARTINI: - See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.

The Downtown Art Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 28th.

Hawaii Watercolor Society’s Little Picture Show, ARTINI: - See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.

The Downtown Art Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 27, 28th.

Hawaiʻi Nei Art Exhibition Opens Friday, November 7, 2025 at Wailoa Center!
The community is invited to the Opening Night of the 17th Annual Hawai‘i Nei Art Exhibition on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wailoa Center in Hilo. Enjoy live music by Kaimana Kawaha, keiki art activities, and light refreshments as we celebrate the incredible creativity of Hawaiʻi Island’s artists.
Hawaiʻi Nei is a multi-media, juried art exhibition that celebrates the native flora and fauna of Hawaiʻi Island. The show is hosted by the Three Mountain Alliance, the Hawaiʻi Island Art Alliance, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and the Wailoa Center. Artists of all ages are invited to submit original works highlighting Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems - from mauka to makai - showcasing the diversity and beauty of our beloved Hawaiʻi Nei.
Now in its 17th year, this cherished community event continues to bring together powerful imagery of Hawaiʻi’s unique species and landscapes. Through art, Hawaiʻi Nei raises awareness and appreciation for the original kamaʻāina that make these islands so extraordinary, reminding us that conservation begins with connection.
This year’s jurors are Scott Gorrell, Alex Wang, and Aleysia Kaha. Gorrell is known for his intricate paper sculptures experimenting with the depth and texture the medium offers. Wang, a talented photographer and wildlife biologist, brings a keen eye for composition and knowledge of our native manu. Kaha, a multidisciplinary artist rooted in Hawaiʻi lifeways, shares her passion for cultural identity and ʻāina-based perspectives through her work to create colorful pieces that weave in the designs and layers she observes, honoring the plants and creatures that continue to inspire her. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and heart to this year’s jurying process.
In addition to the exhibition, Hawaiʻi Nei will host several special events to help celebrate our native species:
Guided Birding around Wailoa River State Park with Alex Wang – Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m.

DIY Holiday Wrapping Paper Workshop – Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Hawaiʻi Nei Art Exhibition will be on display from November 7 through December 11, 2025. The Wailoa Center is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed on State holidays and Thanksgiving weekend).
The Wailoa Center is located at 200 Piʻopiʻo Street, Hilo, HI 96720. For more information about Hawai‘i Nei, visit www.hawaiineiartexhibition.org or follow us on social media @hawaii.nei.art.exhibition.

Calligraphy | Ceramics | Omamori | Books | Temple Tours | Demonstrations

Visit Chozen-ji for the one time a year the beautiful grounds are made open to the public. Zen artworks made by Chozen-ji priests and monks are available for sale, and visitors are welcome to join temple tours and demonstrations of martial arts and Japanese tea ceremony. Reservations requested to help us manage parking and crowding.

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Celebrate Aki Matsuri 秋祭り (Fall Festival) at the next JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair! Browse a selection of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items while supporting small business owners. The JCCH Gift Shop and Historical Gallery will be open until 3:00 PM. A list of this month’s vendors is now available on our event page. Event highlights include:

FOOD + SNACKS: Chibi Confectionery • Green Times Matcha • goodneighbors bento • Mochiffle • MOSA! • O•I•DE Kitchen • SweetiE • Travie's Patties

PERFORMANCES + DEMONSTRATIONS: Aloha Hawaii Brother Sister Duo • Shishimai (Okinawan Lion Dancing) • Psycho Jane • Urasenke Tea Ceremony Demonstration

JCCH CRAFT TABLE: Shop for handcrafted holiday gift items made by JCCH volunteers at our special pop-up fundraising booth. 100% of sale proceeds will benefit the JCCH!

SHICHI GO SAN: Keiki are invited to experience a traditional kimono dressing with Masako Formals, a portrait sitting with Expressions (with digital images), and a Shintō blessing with Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, hosted by Expressions. By appointment only. Spaces are limited.

📆 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Gift Shop closes at 3:00 PM)
📍 JCCH 1st Floor Courtyard & Breezeway

*Free event admission. 2-hr parking validation with a JCCH Gift Shop purchase.