EVENT SCHEDULE

Hawaii County Redistricting Public Hearing
Hilo Council Chambers (25 Aupuni Street)
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m

Commission is holding a series of nine public hearings during October and public input invited. To view proposed maps, meeting agendas, etc., go to the County of Hawai’i website re: Redistricting Commission. If planning to speak at hearings, it’s best to submit written comments too but not essential. Bring at least 10 copies if possible, but again, not essential. Info: Karen Eoff (323-4264)

13th annual Taste of Hilo
Sangha Hall
Sunday – October 16, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Featured this year will be range fed beef prepared by Beth An Nishijima of Nori’s Saimin. Beth is one of Hilo’s own, and has been a featured chef on many cooking shows across the state. We are certainly very happy to have her help us prepare this treat! The range fed beef is coming from Hawaii Beef Producers located in Paauilo. As before, we’ll have about 35 to 40 local restaurants, bakeries, and beverage suppliers at this year’s Taste of Hilo.

In addition to great food, the Taste of Hilo also features a silent auction. Art work, golf and hotel room packages, and products from Hawaii Community College’s woodshop are just some of the items to bid on.

Proceeds from the Taste of Hilo benefit the Hawaii Community College and the chamber.

Tickets are available ($40 presale and $60 at the door) at the Japanese Chamber office at 714 Kanoelehua Avenue. The office can be reached at 934-0177 or by email at jccih@jccih.org.

Hawaii Island Humane Society’s FREE Pet Walks
Queen Liliuokalani Park
Saturday – October 29th, 2011
Registration begins at 8am and the walks begin at 9am

Dog or no dog, costume or no costume – join us for the fun and help us raise money! Form teams or fundraise online at FirstGiving.com/HIHSPetWalk. It’s so easy! Or pickup registration forms at any shelter or download at HIHS.org.

The Hilo walker and the Kona walker that are first to raise $500 in donations by October 1st gets a FREE costume from HalloweenCostumes.com valued at $50.

ARE YOU WALKING??

UH Hilo baseball team benefit w/ Mark Yamanaka
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort’s Crown Room
Sunday – October 30th, 2011
5:30 p.m.

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards recording artist Mark Yamanaka will be performing in a benefit for the University of Hawaii at Hilo baseball program on Sunday, October 30 in the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort’s Crown Room.

Yamanaka’s debut album “Lei Pua Kenikeni” won Album of the Year at the 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. He also won as Male Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Artist, and his “Kaleoonalani” won him the composer’s award, Song of the Year.

“We are honored that Mark will be performing for us,” said UHH Head Coach Joey Estrella. “The evening is extremely important to Vulcan Baseball not only from the standpoint of introducing our team but from the point of raising critical dollars to augment our operating budget.”

A silent auction and no-host cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the buffet dinner to follow.

Tickets are $75. Reservations for individuals or corporate tables of six or eight may be made by contacting Estrella at 974-7700 or josephe@hawaii.edu.

Hilo “Talk Story” Forum – Sen. Gil Kahele
Waiakea High School Cafeteria
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:30pm – 7:30pm