Special Event on Oahu: Thursday, December 6: 
“It’s In the Air”: Pacific Aviation Museum’s 6^th Anniversary Dinner Gala.  The public is invited to spend a gala evening at the Museum, with military, civic and community dignitaries.  Guests will be greeted at the door of Hangar 37 with aircraft, vintage military vehicles, and re-enactors dressed in period costumes.  Enjoy a “1940’s Radio Show” for entertainment, award winning cuisine, and a silent auction to raise funds for education and restoration projects for the museum.  5:30 – 9 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., on Historic Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, Oahu.  For tickets and information call (808) 441-1006 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  December 5 – No Show Scheduled; December 12 – Owana Salazar; December 19 – Ledward Kaapana; December 26 – Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Sunday, December 2: 
9^th Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Garden.  Presented by The National Tropical Botanical Garden.  Kauai made products, local food, art, jewelry, Keiki Korner, plant sale, Adopt a Christmas Critter sponsored by the Kauai Humane Society, music, and more.  Located at the Visitor Center in Koloa on the south shore across from the Spouting Horn.  The event is free. 9:30am to 3:30pm. For more information call (808) 742-2623.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 9 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 23 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; December 30 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterkslackkey.com.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm: 
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more.  Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona.  Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Sunday, December 2: 
Maui Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops 2012.  Maui Pops Orchestra and guest performers will share holiday favorites in a festive atmosphere during the annual Holiday Pops concert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Saturday, December 1: 
Waipa Kalo Festival.  A fun and informative day celebrating kalo (taro) with activities for the whole family including educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on keiki (children) activities, unique Kauai artisans, and local food showcasing kalo. Community contests for best kalo recipe and biggest kalo. Live local music all day. Admission $3 for adults and $1 for keiki under 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waipa’s Halulu Fishpond, alongside Hanalei Bay. Waipa Foundation, ½ mile past Hanalei.  For information call (808) 826-9969.