As part of its increased level of sponsorship of the Waimea Christmas Parade and Lokahi Giving Tree Project, North Hawai’i News is running a complete guide to the details of Waimea’s Christmas tree lighting and 51st Annual Christmas Parade. The guide also includes details of the Lokahi Giving Tree Project, Waimea’s way of supporting community [...]

The 51st annual Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade and All-Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 3. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. this year—a half-hour earlier than previous years. The gathering of donations and entertainment will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Waimea Center with emcee Penny Keli’i Vredenburg and [...]

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Features women’s hālau from Hawai‘i, Mainland USA, and Japan, competing in kahiko, ‘auana and kupuna divisions, solo and group.   The sponsor, Moku O Keawe Foundation, puts emphasis on education so event includes intensive, hands-on workshops in hula and related arts, and excursions to cultural sites to offer a deeper experience.  Classes are taught by noted [...]

1st Paniolo Preservation Society Paniolo Talk-Story:  ‘Chicken Skin’ Paniolo Ghost Stories!   At Paniolo Preservation Society’s new Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables in Waimea.  Free for the whole family – donations welcome.  Begins with informal talk-story.  Soft drinks plus hot cocoa ‘n crackers available.  May bring your own mea ai and mea inu.  Host [...]

An interactive and informative presentation.  A voucher for a free Earth Machine home composter will be given to all participants.  The workshop will address composting home and yard greenwaste, including composting with worms and how to set up your own worm condo. Sat., Oct. 22, 2011, 10 a.m. – noon at Waimea Country School Workshop [...]

An interactive and informative presentation.  A voucher for a free Earth Machine home composter will be given to all participants.  Workshop will address composting home and yard greenwaste, and also composting with worms, including how to set up your own worm condo.  Sponsored by Recycle Hawai’i and funded by the Hawaii County Dept. of Environmental [...]

Will feature pumpkins from a number of island growers, all competing for the grand prize ribbon and a $100 cash reward.  Ribbons are also awarded to individuals and to school groups in this entertaining competition that seeks to re-acquaint community residents with the joys of digging in the dirt.  More info:  938-4540.

6-8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 30, 2011.  Hilton Waikoloa Village.   Bringing together local ranchers, farmers, restaurateurs and eager eaters to celebrate a bounty of locally produced food including over 30 of the state’s top chefs creating delectable dishes using grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar—plus fresh island fruit and veggies.  Also, participants may [...]

Hawaii District Rodeo Schedule: October 1 and 2 November 5 and 6 January 7 and 8 February 4 and 5 March 3 and 4 April 14 and 15 May 5 Saturdays: Keiki rodeo at 8am until pau then Jr High School after Keiki Sundays: High School only at 8am Keiki grades K-5     Junior High grades [...]