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Big Island Chocolate Festival hosts 'Mystical Chocolate Masquerade' in April
The Kona Cacao Association has announced the dates for its annual Big Island Chocolate Festival. This year's event, featuring the "Mystical Chocolate Masquerade," is scheduled to take place on April 26-27.
Kona Coffee Farmers Association to host coffee symposium
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association (KCFA) is set to host its second annual coffee symposium at 8 a.m. on March 1. The event will encompass discussions on various aspects of coffee cultivation, featuring multiple guest speakers.
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Waimea Arts Council hosts 'Abstraction and Distraction' at Firehouse Gallery
By Big Island Times | Feb 21, 2024
The Waimea Arts Council is set to host "Abstraction and Distraction" at the Firehouse Gallery, a showcase of Big Island artists' works that delve into colors, shapes, lines, and textures as mediums for expressive freedom. The exhibition will be open from March 1 through March 31, inviting spectators to immerse themselves in the realm of abstract art.
Waimea Arts Council's 'Abstraction and Distraction' exhibit coming to Firehouse Gallery
By Big Island Times | Feb 21, 2024
The Waimea Arts Council has announced the arrival of a new exhibit, "Abstraction and Distraction," to the Firehouse Gallery. The exhibit is scheduled to be open throughout the month of March.
Plant People Road Show to take place Feb. 10
By Big Island Times | Feb 3, 2024
Several local nurseries are set to be highlighted in the forthcoming Plant People Road Show, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will be held at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is set for Feb. 3
By Big Island Times | Jan 22, 2024
The 31st annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is scheduled to take place on Feb. 3. The event will feature the artwork of Patti Pease Johnson and will include a variety of activities for attendees.
Hawaii Coffee Association to host webinar on coffee leaf rust disease
By Big Island Times | Jan 18, 2024
The Hawaii Coffee Association is set to host the final session of its webinar series on the Hawaiian coffee industry. Scheduled for 10 a.m. on Jan. 25, this marks the third and concluding webinar focusing on the coffee leaf rust disease in Hawaii.
Agriculture tours in Hawaii benefit visitors, local farmers
By Big Island Times | Dec 28, 2023
The Island of Hawai'i Visitors Bureau has highlighted the significant role agricultural tours play in supporting the financial sustainability of local farms. These tours, according to the bureau, provide direct sales opportunities for farmers and strengthen connections between agricultural producers and the community.
Hawai'i Coffee Association hosts fundraising coffee competition
By Big Island Times | Dec 1, 2023
The Hawai'i Coffee Association turned this year's Coffee Champs Brewer’s Cup into a fundraiser for the Maui Coffee Association, assisting their members who were affected by the summer fires in Hawai'i. The event took place at Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kailua and saw 12 competitors from O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, and Los Angeles.
Mokuaikaua Church to host 'Journey to Bethlehem' nativity event Dec. 2
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2023
Mokuaikaua Church will host "Journey to Bethlehem," a free live nativity event that will go from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 2. This annual tradition offers a unique experience, where attendees can walk through scenes of the biblical journey.
Kona Aloha Singers to host Spring concert 'Journey Into The Holidays' December 3
By Big Island Times | Nov 7, 2023
The Kona Aloha Singers (KAS) have announced they will be hosting a spring concert titled 'Journey Into The Holidays' on Dec. 3, according to a statement by the group. The event will take place at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, starting from 4pm.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park announces December events
By Big Island Times | Nov 6, 2023
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is set to host eight diverse events throughout Dec., according to a press release from the park. "Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park announces December events," the statement read.
Hāmākua-Kohala Health to host breast cancer awareness event
By Big Island Times | Oct 26, 2023
Hāmākua-Kohala Health, a federally qualified health center located in Hawaii, will host a Breast Cancer Awareness event at Honokaʻa Gym Complex on Nov. 3. The event, called Ladies Night Out, will feature free health screenings, massages, nail paintings, and more.
Big Isle mom and pop nurseries to host the Plant People Road Show on Saturday, October 28
By Big Island Times | Oct 12, 2023
Big Isle mom and pop nurseries will be hosting the Plant People Road Show on Saturday, October 28. It will take place at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i to host community event: ‘Our goal is to try to make this information more accessible to members of the community’
By Big Island Times | Sep 30, 2023
The Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i will offer free legal information presentations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Kaʻū District Gym Multipurpose Room. Attorney Scott Shishido hopes this event will benefit the community by providing information that isn’t usually readily accessible.
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American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association and Sysco to host Christmas with the Chefs on Saturday December 2
By Big Island Times | Sep 28, 2023
The American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association and Sysco will be hosting Christmas with the Chefs at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 pm. The event will include flavorful dishes and treats made by Chefs and local culinary students.
Hāmākua district's third annual 'Back to School Keiki Fishing Derby' celebrates success and community connection
By Big Island Times | Sep 26, 2023
The Hawai'i Police Department's Hāmākua District Community Policing Officers have congratulated the participants and winners of the department's Third Annual Back to School Keiki Fishing Derby. The event took place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park in Laupāhoehoe. Around 80 young fishing enthusiasts between the ages of 3 and 17 from across the Hāmākua district gathered at the tournament with the goal of catching the heaviest fish of the day. The top four winners from each age group received exciting prizes, and all registered participants were...
New Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks Superintendent: 'I'm equally excited to meet, learn from and support the Native Hawaiian communities associated with the parks, so...
By Big Island Times Report | Sep 15, 2023
Paul Scolari has been appointed as the new superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks on Hawai'i Island, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Scolari, who has 29 years of experience within the NPS, will begin his duties in late October. He has held various positions within the NPS, including a six-month assignment as the acting superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park and American Memorial Park in Guam and Saipan, and his most recent role as the superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument spanning...
Hawaiian Airlines to resume nonstop flights between Tokyo and Hawai'i Island
By Big Island Times | Sep 9, 2023
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will resume nonstop flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on Hawaii Island. The airline plans to operate three flights from October 29 to November 4, before restarting regular weekly service on November 22. By March 2024, Hawaiian Airlines aims to return to its original thrice-weekly schedule.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to hold celebration of Queen Liliʻuokalani
By Big Island Times Report | Sep 6, 2023
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo in Hilo, Hawaii, recently announced that it will hold a celebration of the birth of Hawaiian icon Queen Liliʻuokalani on Saturday, Sept. 9. Hotel guests and island locals alike are invited to take part in the festivities.