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Registration now open for summer meal program for keiki
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (249+ words) Registration for Kaukau 4 Keiki, a community-based summer meal program, is open now through March 1. Vibrant Hawaii announced that online registration for Kaukau 4 Keiki, the island's largest community-based summer meal program, is open now through March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Since 2021, Kaukau 4 Keiki has…...
Summer Jam returns to Hilo; BISAC’s annual event offers fun for the whole family
7+ mon, 12+ hour ago (442+ words) Isaiah Berg lifts a weight during the Strong Man/Strong Woman competition at the 2023 Summer Jam in Hilo. Big Island Substance Abuse Council is hosting its 11th annual Summer Jam event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to gather the community and reduce the…...
Auditions set for upcoming stage comedy in Hilo
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) Kilauea Drama &Entertainment Network, or KDEN, has announced auditions for the Tom Stoppard comedy "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, at Keaau Armory. There are roles for at least 15 characters in this…...
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival unveils 21st season
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (514+ words) The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is kicking off its 21st season of summer performing arts shows starting tonight. The opening performance, "An Evening at the Stork Club," will offer two showings of the high-energy Stork Club cabaret show put on by…...
Tropical Gardening: Insect repellents important because summer often means more insects
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Some insects are more than just pesky especially when it comes to ones that spread disease. Malaria and other diseases are scary. However, it is even scarier when you realize how vulnerable we are when it comes to problems caused…...