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September/October 2009 Events
September 1Family Literacy Program "BOOKS ARE BUILDING BLOCKS" Kona Public Library.
5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by The Friends of the Libraries, Kona, this free program will continue the first Tuesday evening of each month and will give families the opportunity to enjoy books being read aloud. For children ages 5-7, 8-10 and tweens. Adults must attend the program with their child(ren). Participants will enjoy a free book swap/giveaway, refreshments and door prizes.
(808) 443-1093
www.geocities.com/Konalibraries
September 2Mauka Akamai Keiki Reading Program2 PM
Kona Stories Book Shop
What would happen if you discovered that our family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family’s power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 clues? What if you were given a choice, take a million dollars and walk away, or get the first clue? If you’re Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the clue, and begin a very dangerous race.
Join us at Kona Stories for this exciting adventure as we discover the “39 Clues” in the new kid’s series “39 Clues”. This reading program is appropriate for children in grades 4 – 7.
Call Kona Stories for more information at 808-324-0350 or visit the web site at www.konastories.com.
This adventure is FREE with the purchase of “39 Clues” at the bookstore.
September 4HELPING CHILDREN GRIEVE WORKSHOP9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave.
Who's invited? Parents of children ages 5-17
Learn about how children experience loss and grief and what you as an adult can do to help them through this time.
FREE.
Please call 969-1733 to register or visit www.hospiceofhilo.org.
September 4-6Hawaiian Cultural WeekendQueens’ Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort celebrates the endurance of the Hawaiian culture with a fantastic mix of Hawaiian arts and crafts, hula performances, food & live entertainment.
FREE.
www.waikoloabeachresort.com
September 5-6QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI CANOE RACESThe largest long-distance canoe race in the world, attracting dozens of canoe clubs and hundreds of paddlers from Hawai‘i and beyond. Featuring a torchlight parade, dance and luau awards ceremony.
(808) 334-9481
www.kaiopua.org
September 5-635th ANNUAL PARKER RANCH ROUND-UP CLUB RODEOParker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea.
Starts Noon on Saturday
1 p.m. Sunday.
Family-style fun includes team roping, bull riding, barrel racing and more.
(808) 885-5669
www.parkerranch.com
September 6ANNUAL HAWAII SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVALKeauhou Bay Resort & Spa
12 to 6 p.m.
This annual festival features the greats of slack key guitar. Food & drink available for purchase; no outside food or beverages allowed. FREE.
(808) 226-2697
September 78th Annual Up Country FaireChrist Church, Kealakekua.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Corner of Konawaena School Rd. & Mamalahoa Hwy, Fun for the entire family. Games, prizes, bouncy castle and climbing wall. Great food and special treats.
FREE.
(808) 323-3429
September 10-13Kona FairOld Kona Airport State Park, Kailua-Kona.
Fun for the whole family.
September 12Aloha SaturdayEast Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have family time with live entertainment, food and crafts booths.
FREE.
(808) 961-5711
www.ehcc.org
October 16Annual Family Peace Walk & Vigil - Commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4:45pm Peace Walk (Meet at Hale Halawai at 4:30pm)
5:15pm – 6:00pm Vigil & Program
Light Refreshments
Resource Center
We remember those who have died due to domestic violence, celebrate those who have survived and empower the community to end violence in our town.
PARTICIPATION OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS NEEDED!
Coordinated by (CFS) Child and Family Service’s West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter
Information Contact: Kelly Shaw 322-7233 or 322-2799
September 17-20Hawaii County FairAfook Chinen Civic Auditorium Complex, Hilo.
Fun for the whole family.
September 19WAIMEA PANIOLO PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'AStarts at "Church Row" and goes to Waimea Park. 10 a.m.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parade is followed by crafts show, island foods, games, arts & crafts, & live entertainment at Waimea Ball Park. Great family event.
FREE.
(808) 885-3110
September 203rd ANNUAL ‘GIVE PEACE A CHANCE’ PARADE & FESTIVAL. Honoka'a. Parade is at Noon. Festival is at 1 p.m.
Spread the message of peace. Parade & Festival featuring bands, floats, performance artists & dancers. Food vendors, information booths, entertainment & more.
FREE.
(808) 883-0669
www.peacedayparade.org
September 20HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AND VILLAGE STROLLHulihe`e Palace, Kailua-Kona.
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday Concert Series & Village Stroll featuring Local Musicians & Artists. After the concert, stroll Kailua Village & enjoy Kama‘aina discounts at participating restaurants & merchants.
FREE.
www.kvbid.org
September 26Birthday Celebration for Namaste, The White Bengal TigerPanaewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Live music, keiki games, crafts, a petting zoo (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m), face painting, food booths birthday cake & more.
FREE.
(808) 959-9233
www.hilozoo.com
October 1The Hero's Journey: 4 Week Grief Support4:00-5:30 p.m.
Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
Contact Name: Hospice of Hilo
Contact Telephone Number: 8089691733
Your Email: hospice@hospiceofhilo.org
Who's invited? (what ages?): Teens (ages 13-17)
Please describe the event:: Intensive educational support open to all youth and their parents/guardians, who have experienced a loss of a loved one. No charge, pre-registration is required, 969-1733 or visit www.hospiceofhilo.org. Group meets for 4 weeks.
October 3Kohala Country FairCorner of Akoni Pule Highway & Hawi Road, under the banyan trees. Hawi.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Food, live music, silent auction, a raffle, art, Spam carving & bubble blowing contests, special keiki activities, & much more.
FREE.
(808) 889-5324
www.kohalacountryfair.com
October 321st Annual St. Joseph Country FairSt. Joseph High School, Hilo. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live entertainment, local style foods, silent auction, hand-made arts & crafts, carnival-style games, fun activities, community service displays, plants, produce, lucky-ticket drawings, & much more.
FREE.
(808) 935-4935 or (808) 935-4936
October 8-9, 2009`Imiloa Sleepover at the Museum 6:30 pm to 9:00 am
`Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
Who's invited? Ages 11 and older
Enjoy Imiloas first overnight event Take Me to the Moon from Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. to Friday, October 9 at 9:00 a.m. Spend the night exploring the wondrous exhibit hall, watching a spectacular 3D planetarium show and tour of the Solar System, listening to presentations about the LCROSS mission by NASA experts, and enjoy a fun array of activities. Just bring your sleeping bag and toothbrush.
The cost is $40 for adults, $35 for children. Children must be 11 years or older, and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration and payment is required.
Please call: (808) 969-9720 for more information.
October 10Aloha Saturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Hawaii Cultural Center
Have family time with live entertainment, food and crafts booths.
FREE.
(808) 961-5711
www.ehcc.org
October 10Ironman TriathlonKailua-Kona. All day.
FREE.
www.ironman.com
October 16 to 18
2nd Annual Hilo Wayfinding and Navigation Festival9:00 am to 4:00 pm
`Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
Who's invited? All ages
`Imiloa celebrates the historic feats of pacific
navigators and current efforts to revive these traditions during the
2nd annual Wayfinding
and navigation Festival. October 16 to the 18th there will be hands on
activities, knot tying, hand calibration, 10 am and noon Hawaiian
Navigational star line shows, canoe plant garden tours, documentaries,
"Voyagers" movie, navigator panel discussions and much more. Visit www.imiloahawaii.org for details.
808-969-9714
October 17Meadow Gold Healthy Baby ContestPrince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo. 10 a.m. Check-in
Enter keiki ages one to two years old. Must register in advance. Space is limited. Show off your healthy babies!
FREE.
(808) 935-5481
October 17FALL ARTS FESTIVAL Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All-day festival to get creative in a variety of arts media. Featuring door prizes, raffles, 'ukulele entertainment, food, & more.
(808) 322-3362
www.donkeymillartcenter.org
October 18HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AND VILLAGE STROLLHulihe`e Palace, Kailua-Kona.
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday Concert Series & Village Stroll featuring Local Musicians & Artists. After the concert, stroll Kailua Village & enjoy Kama‘aina discounts at participating restaurants & merchants.
FREE.
www.kvbid.org
October 18HPA Annual Pumpkin PatchHawaii Prepatory Academy, Waimea. Upper Campus
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Largest Pumpkin Patch on Hawaii, live entertainment, games & activities, food & silent auction.
FREE.
www.hpapumpkinpatch.com
October 24Galileo Block Party1:30 pm to 7:00 pm
UHH Science and Technology Park, Hilo
Who's invited? All ages
The community is invited to the Galileo Block
Party Saturday October 24, where the Maunakea observatories will have
family oriented activities, and booths to learn about astronomy.
Hosted by Mauna Kea Observatories Outreach Committee and `Imiloa
Astronomy Center. Complete your "passport" for free admission to
`Imiloa in the afternoon. The Galileo Block Party is open and free to
the public. It will take place from 1:30-7:00 p.m. in Hilo off
Komohana Street at the UHH Science and Technology Park, where most of
the observatories base facilities are located.
`Imiloa and its beautiful Sky Garden Restaurant
will remain open throughout the event, and `Imiloa will offer a range
of special planetarium programs and activities until 7 p.m. Visit www.naoj.org/IYA/Blockparty for more information.
808-934-5022
October 30Keiki Halloween Movie Day11 am - 3 pm
Kona Stories: 79-7460 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua
Calling all Keiki!
Kona Stories new Ohana is now open and we will be showing movies all day for the Keiki.
Halloween theme....so it may be scary for the little ones....but we'll give them candy instead!
Visit www.konastories.com for more information.
October 31Trick or Treat & Halloween Costume ContestQueens' MarketPlace.
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dress up the entire family & enjoy Halloween fun & entertainment. Pick up a bag & trick or treat for candy, coloring books & surprises. FREE.
www.waikoloabeachresort.com
October 31Trick or TreatPrince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Come in your costume & enjoy a safe evening of Trick or Treating!
FREE.
(808) 959-3555
www.princekuhioplaza.com
October 31Spooky Science Hall at `Imiloa6 pm to 8 pm
`Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo
Who's invited? All ages
Come to `Imiloa if you dare Saturday October 31
for a walk through the exhibit hall in a different light. Experience Brains in Space, Alien Autopsy, the pit of science, much more. $5 for non member and $4 for members. visit www.imiloahawaii.org for more details.
808-969-9714
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