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The Volcano’s Lava Flows Fantastically

Aside from the pesky vog, the new eruption is captivating.

photos from Bill McDowell

Sunrise, Sunset

 

It’s a beautiful morning: Bill McDowell

 

 

Sunsets

photo by Cindy Muscatel

photo by Cecilia Hirko

Fiery Sunset Lights Up the Sky

Welcome back Bill McDowell!

Hoku Concert Series Event

 

There are 4 seats remaining for this private concert on December 5 at 5:30pm at a private residence in Keauhou Estates.

(If a host or co-host wishes to have a day added at their home on Friday Dec 4, contact Frank Meyer 206 853-5393.)

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Three Ring Ranch:

Exotic Animal Sanctuary

Comet Neowise in the Hawaiian Skies

Comet watchers have enjoying the newly-discovered NEOWISE comet since it was first spotted in March 2020. … WISE was an infrared survey mission, but in 2013 it was re-christened as NEOWISE, which stands for Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer. NEOWISE was given a new job: detecting asteroids and comets.

 

Really out-of-this world […]

27th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Full Bloom

The Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the first blooms of the historic cherry trees at Church Row Park, as well as the heritage of Hawaiians and immigrants to Hawaii.

photo courtesy of Bill McDowell

photos courtesy of Becky Holman

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Stormy Weather: Tropical Tempest

For two days, Hualalai was the calm in the middle of a storm. Thunder boomed during the day and at night, shaking our foundations. Lightning slashed across the dark skies, appearing as if commanded by a magician’s wand. As the growl of thunder reverberated around us, it made me understand why Native people felt that […]

Award Winning Orchid Grower: Matthias Seelis

For those of you who wanted to know where I bought the incredible orchids at the Kamuela Farmers Market, it was at SHOGUN HAWAII. Owner, Matthias Seelis, is an award winning orchid grower.

This cattelya he created is named after Becky Holman.

photos courtesy of Becky Holman.

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A Saturday Morning at Waimea Farmers Markets

Going up to Waimea on an early Saturday morning to the several farmers markets is not only a scenic drive–we also came back laden with orchids, flowers, papayas, all kinds of veggies….and cinnamon rolls.

 

 

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Farm Fest on November 10

 

Hundreds of Hawaii residents and visitors will be transported back in time Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook where Kona Historical Society is hosting Farm Fest. This eighth annual free celebration honors Kona’s heritage by offering stories, entertainment, food, and numerous hands-on activities sharing […]

Hoku Concert Series Presents:

Allison Blackwell In Concert is presented in association with the Hoku Concert Series, are on Saturday, November 2, 2019, and Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at a Private Estate in Kailua-Kona.

All proceeds from these exclusive benefit concerts will go towards helping the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra continue […]

Waimea Ocean Film Festival

SAVE THE DATE!

The Film Festival will be here before we know it! Get all the information you need now.

 

Get Out Your Calendars!

Thank you, Kate Bell, for alerting us to these coming events.

August 18, Kahilu Theatre, 2:00 PM.

 

August 22, 5:30 to 7PM. Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii Authority.

 

Go online to The Kohala Center for all the information.

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Out of This World Opportunity

Putt for Paws

Superb Sunset, Hualalai Style

photo courtesy of Chantal Prunier

Robert Cazimero Concert

Members Kate Bell, Tom Blackburn and Chantal Prunier experienced the magic of Cazimero and hula recently at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

photo courtesy of Chantal Prunier

Shake, Rattle and Jolt 2019

The island of Hawaii experienced a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening. Hualalai Club members reported feeling a sharp jolt that shook them and the door frames of their houses, as well as knocking items off of shelves. There were no reports of injuries or extensive damage. Of course, the dramatic shifting of the earth […]

Botanical Couture Workshops