Mondays, March 4 – 25: 
E Kankapila Kakou 2019:  E Kanikapila Kakou enters its 36th season with the theme “Music is Our Mo`olelo”. Guest entertainers from around the islands will share their stories of important events, places and people in song.  A donation in the calabash treats you to an unforgettable evening of aloha from the heart.  There’s a No-Host bar and food concession in the ballroom. March 4 – Mark Yamanaka and Friends; March 11 – Kaua`i Rising Stars; March 18 – Iron Mango (Kalei Gamiao, Lopaka Colon, Jon Yamasato, Richard Gideon); March 25 – Makaha Sons (Jerome Koko, Kimo Artis, Mark Yim).  Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. 6 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at www.mauihumanesociety.org. 

Every Wednesday:
Weekly Tahitian Dance Camp for girls 5-14yrs from 9:30am-12:30pm at Kilauea Dance & Fitness. Girls will learn traditional and contemporary dance, a song and its meaning, and with camps of 6 or more, Uncle Tepairu Manea will teach Tahitian drum rhythms.  The camp will finish with a Hawaiian craft.  Reservations required. $55, includes snack.  For more information, contact: info@kilaueastudio.com, 808-652-5722.

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Saturday, March 5: 
Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day Festival.  Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) is when people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls. Celebrate this tradition with a big brunch feast, Hinamatsuri doll collection, Maui Taiko drums, Japanese calligraphers and crafts, and more. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Reservations are required for brunch. For information and reservations call (808) 661-0124 or visit www.kbhmaui.com.

Saturday, March 2: 
Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival.  The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teachers Roy and Kathy Sakuma, non-stop concerts, `ukulele giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Kings’ Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village,  and Queens’ MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 11a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, recent shows include interesting talk stories with John and Judy Collins, founders 40 years ago of the Ironman World Championship which was held in Kailua-Kona in October.  Emily will have interviews with players, fans, PGA officials, volunteers and others from the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai that was at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in January for the 23rd year. Tom Lehman won by 1 shot over David Thoms.  The MEC and PGA have donated over a million dollars to the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, Big Island Junior Golf, and Daniel R. Sayre Foundation.   Emily will have updates about events and activities for Big Island Activities including Aloha Kona Sports, the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club. She will remind you of the many complimentary activities available in Kailua Village, Queens Marketplace and Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort and The Shops at Mauna Lani.  Emily T Gail Talk story is available at www.emilytgailtalkstory.podomatic.com online 24/7, via www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory, a free iTunes podcast, and Emily T Gail Talk Story on You Tube. Contact Emily T Gail at 808 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Sunday, March 3:
Historical Walking Tour of Makawao Town.  Want to learn more about the history of Makawao? The Makawao History Museum will be having walking tours of Makawao Town with a guide and brochure/map.  Meet the tour guide at the Museum at 10 a.m. Residents and visitors are invited, families welcome. Suggested donation of $10.00 will help ensure the continued preservation of the history of Makawao and Upcountry. Additional Walking Tours are scheduled for the first Sunday of every month.  Reservations are helpful in enabling a more personal tour experience, but they are not required. Makawao History Museum, 3643 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 10 to 11 a.m.  For information and reservations, call or email the Makawao History Museum at (808)572-2482 and info@makawaomuseum.org, or visit www.makawaomuseum.org.