Sunday, April 1: 
Lavaman Triathlon.  This race is sold out, but you can still volunteer or just be a spectator!  The Lavaman swim starts off with a beautiful 1500 meter (.9 Miles) Pacific Ocean swim that starts at Anaeho’omalu Bay.  Lavaman Triathlon bike is a 40 Kilometer trek on a portion of the Ironman World Champion Bike Course.  Finally, The Lavaman run is a 10 Kilometer run that is one of triathlon’s most scenic. Starting off with a lava field run, fast street sections and tour through the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort grounds and then finishing with 1 mile single track beach trail to the sandy beach finish line.  For full course map and information for volunteering, visit www.lavamantriathlon.com/waikoloa.

Sunday, April 1: 
Kamuela Philharmonic PDQ Bach Spectacular.  An uproarious April Fool’s Day concert of music written by the composer who was “born too late to begin many works.” Selections include: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, a sportscast of Beethoven’s Symphony #5, Sonata for Four Hands and more. Fun for all. Free community event. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela.  4:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 885-6868.

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.

Friday, March 30: Bike Works Beach & Sport at Queens’ Marketplace hosts the Lavaman 3.1 Sunset Run throughout Waikoloa Beach Resort – with the start and finish at Queens’ Marketplace. 5:00pm race start time. This is a benefit for PATH (Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii).  Entry forms are available at bikeworkshawaii.com or contact 326-PATH (7284).

Daily, March 19 – 24: 
Haili Men’s Invitational Volleyball Tournament.  Now more than a half-century old, this popular sporting event features novice to nationally ranked AA players from around the United States. The five-day tourney is held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium and other locations around Hilo. A great reason to visit Hilo if you are into volleyball.  Hilo Civic Auditorium, 799 Piilani St., Hilo.  For information call (808) 961-3633.

Sunday, March 18:
Big Island International Marathon.  In this annual 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile and 3.1-mile fun runs, participants run the coast of old Hawaii along the Pacific Ocean, through tropical rainforests, past rushing waterfalls and along black lava beaches to finish at the historic Hilo Bay front. A flat, cool and fun course in the beautiful Hilo area.  For information call (808) 969-7400 or visit www.hilomarathon.org.

Sunday, March 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, March 17: 
Aloha Saturday.  These programs feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups.  Noon – 4 p.m.  Kālakaua Park in Hilo.  Free.  For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Saturday, March 17: 
Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance.  Featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery.  10:30 a.m. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

Friday, March 9: 
Aloha Friday Boat Day Fundraiser.  Experience the nostalgia and aloha of Hawaii’s old-time boat days, replete with colorful flower lei, graceful hula auana, and lively Hawaiian music.  The public is invited on board Holland America Line’s m.s. Rotterdam, which docks in the Hilo Harbor, for a benefit luncheon in the ship’s elegant La Fontaine Dining Room.  Served with wine, the benefit luncheon features a delicious four-course meal. Vegetarian options are available.  Live entertainment features Hawaiian music and hula.  Tickets are $65 and benefit the non-profit Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Group rates available for tables of 5 or more.  Due to security regulations, tickets are not transferable, photo ID is required to board the ship, and RSVPs must be made by March 5.  For tickets and information call Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at (808) 985-7373 or email admin@fhvnp.org.