Community Calendar

Could your children write without a pen or color without crayons or paints? That's
the problem facing many Wahiawa children who are going back to school without these and other vital school supplies! The Wahiawa Lions are conducting a drive on July 18th and 25th in Wahiawa to collect supplies for the needy children of the Wahiawa area: new pens, pencils, composition books, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, and all the usual things kids need. Drop off your donations near Longs in the Wahiawa Shopping Center or Tamura's Market on Saturday, July 18th or Saturday July 25th between 10 AM and 2 PM. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For more information, please call 808-228-3722.

Drink, Food, Flowers, Fun at Orchid Show Preview Party July 23

The public is cordially invited to the Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party on Thursday, July 23. Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, this "fun"-raiser kicks off the Annual Orchid Show and Sale in Hilo... and raises funds for peace and agriculture. All ticket proceeds benefit the non-profit Ku'ikahi Mediation Center and the cause of "Finding Solutions, Growing Peace." All silent auction proceeds benefit Hilo Orchid Society’s agriculture student scholarship fund. The evening gala is a truly a ‘fun’-raiser. People drink, eat, socialize, and get a sneak preview of the lush displays and the first chance to buy orchids. The Preview Party features live music, delectable catered food, and a selection of hard and soft beverages. Service includes fine wines, beer on tap, kombucha, gourmet juices, and more. Tickets for the July 23 Orchid Preview Party are available in advance at The Most Irresistible Shop and Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center. For tickets, tables, and sponsorships, call (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

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

Could your children write without a pen or color without crayons or paints? That's
the problem facing many Wahiawa children who are going back to school without these and other vital school supplies! The Wahiawa Lions are conducting a drive on July 18th and 25th in Wahiawa to collect supplies for the needy children of the Wahiawa area: new pens, pencils, composition books, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, and all the usual things kids need. Drop off your donations near Longs in the Wahiawa Shopping Center or Tamura's Market on Saturday, July 18th or Saturday July 25th between 10 AM and 2 PM. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For more information, please call 808-228-3722.

Join us at the beautiful YMCA Camp Erdman (69-385 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791) for Art Market at The Camp, a community art market organized by Waveline Collective.

Waveline Collective is a Waialua-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local artists by creating more opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, while providing workshops in art business, professional development, networking, and international exposure. We believe artists thrive when they support one another, and our mission is to strengthen Hawaiʻi's creative community through collaboration and education.

Browse artwork by talented local artists, enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, hands-on art activities, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Take in the breathtaking scenery of Mokulēʻia Beach with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kaʻala, or bring your own painting supplies and join local artist Mark N. Brown for a BYO plein air painting experience inspired by the surrounding landscape. Whether you're looking for original artwork, great food, a chance to paint outdoors, or simply a beautiful afternoon on the North Shore, there's something for everyone..

Fun Fact: Camp Erdman is also a famous filming location for the hit TV series Lost!

Come support local artists, connect with the community, and enjoy a day where art, nature, and aloha come together. 🌺🎨

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

The Huliau Food & Film Festival is a farm-to-table celebration of local agriculture, featuring Maui’s talented chefs and student-produced films. This year, the event moves to a beautiful new outdoor setting at Kapuakukui Farm on Saturday, August 29th, where guests will enjoy stunning sunset and ocean views from Upcountry Maui.

The evening will welcome 180 guests and feature chef stations serving a variety of pupu and desserts inspired by locally sourced ingredients. Guests can choose between limited reserved table seating with partial table service, or the Mix and Mingle Pass, a more casual tasting experience with access to highboy tables and open, lounge style seating throughout the event. This option invites guests to explore the chef stations, connect with others, and enjoy the evening at their own pace.

Event entertainment will include live music, hula, and student-produced films that highlight the unique attributes and abundance of the Kula moku, as well as some of the farms featured in the evening’s dishes.

This year’s event is BYOB. Funds raised will support Maui Huliau Foundation’s environmental education programs for Maui youth.

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage and resilience he never knew he possessed.

In a bold and playful theatrical feat, The Hobbit is brought to life by just five actors who transform everyday objects into dragons, dwarves, goblins, and epic landscapes. Set inside “Tutu’s garage,” the production celebrates the ingenuity of local storytelling and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the make-believers—those who understand that imagination can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

This production also marks a major milestone: the 55th anniversary of the Theatre for Young Audiences program at UH Mānoa. Founded in 1971 by Tamara Montgomery as Children’s Theatre (later known as Youth Theatre), the program has spent more than five decades inspiring young audiences and training generations of actors, directors, puppeteers, teaching artists, and arts leaders who have gone on to enrich communities throughout Hawai‘i, the nation, and
beyond.

In honor of this legacy, all proceeds from The Hobbit will support a newly established University of Hawai‘i Foundation account dedicated to sustaining and strengthening the TYA program for future
generations. 

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Adapted for the Stage by Greg Banks

Music by Tom Johnson

Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences