Friday, October 9: 
Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range.  Enjoy dishes by 35 chefs using pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton, plus fresh veggies and fruits, 6 to 8 p.m. Culinary adventure seekers can taste all the cuts of pasture-raised beef; everything from tongue to tail. Browse food product and educational ag booths and displays. Ticket cost is $45 presale, $60 at the door.  Chef Roy Yamaguchi leads Cooking 101 class 3 p.m., $10. Peter Merriman presents culinary seminar 1:30 p.m., free. Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 1:30 to 8 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 969-8228 or visit www.TasteoftheHawaiianRange.com.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only.  Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required.  Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Tuesday – Thursday, October 6 – 8:
Explorers Club. A 3-day STEM experience for 3^rd through 5^th graders. Students explore topics in science, technology, engineering and math plus flight simulation programs. Participation is $175 ($155 Museum Members) and includes all program materials, meals, snacks, and T-shirt. To register, call 808-445-9137. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1005 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 various 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”.  October 7 – Nathan Aweau; October 14 – Led Kaapana, George Kahumoku Jr., Richard Ho`opi`i; October 21 – Mark Yamanaka; October 28 – Jeff Peterson. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Come to BikeWorks Beach  Sport at the Queens Marketplace.  Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call (808) 886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via iTunes and a free podcast.

Tuesday, October 6: 
A Kaua`i Food Tour on the North Shore.  Hop in your car and follow the guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s lush North Shore, including tastings at six stops, and ending at a farmers market. Experience out-of-the way establishments, taste products made with exotic fruit, sample Hawaiian food, learn about Tiki cocktail culture, meet farmers and food artisans, and more. For reservations, information and meeting location in Princeville, call (888) 431-6660 or visit www.tastingkauai.com.

Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332.

Every Monday: 
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives.  Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors.  The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m.  For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Every Monday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming.  Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park.  The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.