Community Calendar

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.
PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color. Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

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.

Come see for yourself the Beauty of Pastel in a FREE exhibit sponsored by Pastel Artists of Hawaii (PAH). The exhibit highlights recent works by members of various skill levels.

PAH is a Hawaii-wide group of artists who produce works using soft, sometimes known as dry, pastels. The pieces must consist of at least 80% soft pastel. Used for hundreds of years by the likes of Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-August Renoir, soft pastels are nothing more than pigment (or color) held in a stick form by a minimum amount of binder, allowing the artists many ways of applying and manipulating the color.

Scenes from Hawaii tend to feature prominently in PAH paintings, but you can also see portraits, still life, and even a few abstracts. Come see some views of the islands and more through the loving eyes of these local artists.

Join the Heart Lotus Youth Warriors Program and help Palolo Elementary students with homework, reading skills, and cultural activities. Hours are 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Whether you can come weekly or just occasionally, you can make a difference to a child. Orientation required. Sponsored by Tzu Chi Hawaii, a Kaimuki-based nonprofit that promotes values of gratitude, respect, love, and mindfulness.

Apply here: bit.ly/TzuChiVolunteers

Kaua‘i Diabetes Care Community Gatherings
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Auditorium (4800 Kawaihau Rd, Kapa‘a)

Register Online: https://www.hiahec.org/event-details-registration/kauai-diabetes-care-community-gathering-sep-23

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital Learning Lab (4643 Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea)

Register Online: https://www.hiahec.org/event-details-registration/kauai-diabetes-care-community-gathering-sep-24

These Free community events are designed to listen, learn, and connect around diabetes care. Attendees will share experiences, discover local resources, and enjoy a nutritious, healthy meal!

For more information, call Jessica DeCamp at the Area Health Education Center at 808-932-3636, or register online at HIAHEC.org. That’s Sept. 23 in Kapa‘a and Sept. 24 in Waimea. We hope to see you there!” Mahalo!

Mahalo nui loa for your support!

This event is a part of Honouliuli National Historic Site's 10th Anniversary Celebration.

The Center for Oral History team (led by Mary Danico) is conducting archival research in both the U.S. and Korea and has interviewed descendants of Korean POWs who later returned to Jeju Island. Dukhee Murabayashi contributed significantly to this research by translating the names of over 2,700 Korean POWs listed in the Free Press and has worked closely with Honouliuli efforts to highlight how Hawaiʻi’s Korean communities interacted with and responded to the presence of these POWs. Together, Danico and Murabayashi will offer a glimpse at the lived experiences of Korean POWs during their internment in Honouliuli and share insights into their lives upon returning to Jeju Island, S. Korea.

Live music & sunset vibes! Join us every Tuesday from 6-9 PM for the incredible Cajun Peaches—a band that brings the energy you didn’t know you needed. Their electric style pairs perfectly with Hula’s iconic sunset views from the 2nd floor of the Waikiki Grand Hotel. Adults 21+ welcome.

"Smother" is a hilarious play about Marcia, a bossy but well-intentioned mother, who cooks up increasingly outlandish schemes to control her daughter, Julia's, love life. Unfortunately, Julia has a track record of hooking up with loser boyfriends, and Marcia vows to change that. Ultimately, Marcia learns by seeking professional help, and through the efforts of those who love her, how to let go.....maybe.

Pianist Rich Crandall will be joined by bassist Bruce Hamada and drummer Stacey Tangonan in a program of piano jazz entitled "September In the Rain." Doors open at 7pm. BYO refreshments.

Farmers and Artisan market