Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, March 4: 
11^th Annual Avocado Festival – Kailua Kona.   Live entertainment will be offered throughout the day, along with avocado presentations and food demonstrations, avocado variety sampling, and more. There will be food available for sale.  Hale Halewai, 75-5760 Ali`i Dr., Kailua Kona.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 4: 
Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival – Waikoloa Beach Resort.  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. Waikoloa Beach Resort, Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village.  For more event schedules and information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.

Every Friday: 
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ About recreational, high school​, professional ​sports​ along with ​talking story with ​​athletes, ​coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how ​sports and recreation play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, ​Emily ​has ​updates on ​Waikoloa Beach Resort​ events such as the Community Bike ​Rides​ every​ Tuesday at​ 8:15 a.m. from Bike Works at Queens Marketplace​ and Queens Marketplace Center Court Entertainment. ​She has events and activities updates for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center and Kailua Village Peaman & Team Mango multi -sport activities and more.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, February 4:
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival.  This event showcases the blooming of Church Row Park’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami. The festival includes a variety of activities at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners identifying site locations sprawling throughout town. New this year is Historic Spencer House. Spend the day to experience an all-day lineup of Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts at several locations, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, fun mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs, a quilt show and food booths. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues.  Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 962-8706.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how keiki, high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide.  Emily will also have updates on local events like the Community Bike rides every Tuesday 8:15 a.m. from Bike Works at Queens Marketplace, AmerAri Division I Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Waikoloa Kings’ February 1-4, Waikoloa Dry Forest Volunteer Days and PATH Connecting People & Places activities and events. Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Saturday, January 28:
Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit.  An amazing silent auction and Vegas style games to benefit Kona Aerials. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and there will be a Raffle. Hale Halawai, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 to 11 p.m.  Cost: $15 Donation in Advance/$20 Donation at Door. For more information, call (305) 510-3759, email konaaerialsgym@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/VegasNightKonaAerials/.