Saturday, December 8: 
Christmas at the Fairmont Orchid: Dining with the Chefs.  A sumptuous holiday gala with tantalizing cuisine by top island chefs, handcrafted ales, wines and Kona coffee, plus entertainment and live auction. A scholarship fundraiser presented by the American Culinary Foundation, Kona Kohala Chefs Association. Fee charged. 5:30 p.m.  Fairmont Orchid Hotel, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela.  For tickets and information call (808) 329-2522 or visit www.fairmont.com/orc/ChristmasatTheFairmont.