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RING IN THE HOLIDAYS DEC. 3 AT CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHEFS KAILUA-KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI’I—The holiday happening of the season returns to the seaside grounds of Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel for Christmas with the Chefs. Time is 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Over 20 members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala […]

August’s Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Wednesday, August 31, 5:30pm – 7:00pm West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona How do you handle, clean and store your most precious family photos, documents and heirlooms? Bring your questions to “Care of Family Treasures” on Wednesday, August 31 when Kona Historical Society is honored to present […]

NEW RESTAURANTS, EXHIBITORS JOIN 21st TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE MEET THE FACES BEHIND OUR FOOD  KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Fresh and nutritious Hawai’i Island food and the people who produce it are the stars of Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.  Tasty culinary stations, food […]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WAIMEA OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL HAWAI‘I ISLAND—The seventh annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival (Ocean Film) is January 2-10, 2017 at numerous venues in Waimea, as well as The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, Mauna Kea Resort and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Festival passes are available online at www.waimeaoceanfilm.org with extra early purchase pass rates available.  Ocean Film […]

July’s Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Wednesday, July 27, 5:30pm – 7:00pm West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona Travel back in time to 1916 with park archeologist Dr. Jadelyn Moniz-Nakamura as she shares the story of the development of Hawaii National Park through the presentation, “After Dark Out of the Park: The Establishment […]

KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STORE MUSEUM CLOSES FOR EXHIBIT PREPARATION The H.N. Greenwell Store Museum in Kealakekua is closing its doors June 17 for a couple of weeks as the Kona Historical Society prepares for a special exhibit.”Kona Ranching & Kona Cowboys: Our Way of Life” will open to the public July 12 and run through […]

Father’s Day Kona Coffee Gift Baskets What do you get the Dad who has everything?   100% Kona Coffee with a Mission! You’re sure to find something special in the selection of Father’s Day gift boxes of 100% Kona coffee that Kona Historical Society has put together. Send your Dad one of the tastiest coffees […]

Family Fun at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm  Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm wants to help stop the “brain drain” during summer vacation. That’s why their admission for all children under 7 is free and 7-17 is only $5. Come on a Wednesday or Friday at 11a.m. and participate in a […]

21st Annual Taste of the Hawaiian Range Sept. 9, 2016 6:00-8:00 p.m. Hilton Waikoloa Village, Island of Hawai`i Visit our site. Room Packages Hawai’i residents eager to savor the flavors of the Taste can take advantage of Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range Package with rates starting at $239 + tax per room […]

MEALANI’S TASTE OF THE HAWAIIAN RANGE SAVE the DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016  —It’s where you can sample the rich flavor of numerous cuts of pasture-raised meat and talk story with the people who are producing our food. The 21st Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range is Friday, Sept. 9 at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Attendees […]