Category — fun

Downtown’s “biggest strolling party” draws a crowd
November 7, 2008 - Hilo, Hawaii

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A family oriented night of strolling took place in Downtown Hilo, as the Black and White Night festival welcomed hundreds of visitors.

The shops around Hilo’s popular bayfront were busy with activity late into the evening hours. People were encouraged to dress entirely in black and white, and even to wear costumes.

Jazz and swing bands filled the air with music, and vendors offered food to guests.

The event is designed to bring increased interest in Downtown Hilo, and support for the small businesses that make up the heart of the community. Black and White Night is produced by Alice Moon and Company in partnership with the Big Island Conservation & Development Council. It is sponsored in part by P.O.S.H. (People Out Supporting Hilo) as well as Councilman Stacy Higa and the County of Hawaii Research and Development.

Popular food event brings the community together
October 26, 2008 - Pau`uilo, Hawaii

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It was another year of family fun and locally grown food at the ballfield at Pau`uilo School on Saturday, when the town hosted the Hamakua Alive festival.

Founded by Jim Reddekopp of the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, the event featured the unique agricultural bounty of the Hamakua Coast. Peope browsed tables set with organic honey, taro, fruits, tea and more.

Family oriented games and music were also enjoyed.

This was the second Hamakua Alive event in October. The first was held in 2007.

$16.3 million complex proposed for vacant land near Waiakea Villas
10.23.2008 - Hilo, Hawaii

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A story by John Burnett in Wednesday’s Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported on a proposal by two Big Island businessmen to build an entertainment center on 6.2 acres of vacant land in Hilo. The land, overgrown by with vegetation, is zoned for resort and commercial use, and sits next to the Waiakea Villas.

Ho`oluana Place LLC and David DeLuz Sr are the interested business parties. The development, known as Hilo Family Entertainment Center, would include a 32 lanes bowling alley, laser-tag, indoor mini-golf, and private banquet rooms. There would also be restaurants and sports bars. A retail complex is planned for later project phases.

The proposal requires the completion of an environmental assessment, as well as other state and county approvals.