http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/Big-Island-blog.html Welcome to our Big Island Blog of updates, you will find restaurants, history, events, news and more in the order we post it. 2 Scoops of Aloha Leah and David en-us Big Island Mon, 07 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT Mon, 07 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT bigisland-bigisland.com http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/well-be-setting-up-at-the-kau-spring-fling-festival-this-weekend-saturday-may-5th.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/well-be-setting-up-at-the-kau-spring-fling-festival-this-weekend-saturday-may-5th.html So we will be setting up shop at the Kau Spring Fling Festival in Naalehuu this weekend Saturday May 5th at the punaluu bake shop gardens. This is a fundraiser Fri, 04 May 2012 08:46:16 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hawaii-solar-oven-spring-special.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hawaii-solar-oven-spring-special.html Hawaii Solar Ovens is offering a special good through June 20,2012. Here is what is included in your purchase. Emergency Preparedness Accessory Package Wed, 02 May 2012 20:22:49 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-art-of-collage.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-art-of-collage.html Create your own unique expression through the Art of Collage. The North Kohala Learning Center at Kenji’s will sponsor two sessions of three classes each Wed, 02 May 2012 20:14:59 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/may-20kms-annual-spring-concert.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/may-20kms-annual-spring-concert.html MOONLIT SERENADE The Kona Music Society Chorus and Orchestra present Morten Lauridsen'sLUX AETERNA, Susan McCreary Duprey, conductor, with selections Wed, 02 May 2012 20:14:25 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/fundraiser-for-jaraysha-daniels-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/fundraiser-for-jaraysha-daniels-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC Presents....Fundraiser Finale for Jaraysha Daniels, vying for 2012 National Showgirl Goddess(pageant this summer on Wed, 02 May 2012 20:13:16 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kiilae-farms-open-house-this-weekend.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kiilae-farms-open-house-this-weekend.html Typically the homes in the exclusive Gated Community Kiilae Farms are shown by appointment only, but this weekend, National Open House weekend, we will Wed, 02 May 2012 20:12:44 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hospice-of-hilos-celebration-of-life.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hospice-of-hilos-celebration-of-life.html Celebrate Life with Hospice of Hilo Memory Walk and Lights of Remembrance Fundraiser Saturday, May 5, 2012 3:00-8:00 p.m. Large Pavilion at Wailoa State Wed, 02 May 2012 20:06:37 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/nani-kahuku-aina-project.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/nani-kahuku-aina-project.html Can you update me as to what is going on with this project. IF it has been approved or not. I have seen a lot of hype for and aginst this but no conclusion Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:17:39 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/baba-bs-cd-release-comeback-bash-feat-an-all-star-backline-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/baba-bs-cd-release-comeback-bash-feat-an-all-star-backline-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC Presents..SATURDAY MAY 19TH MOXIES CLUB: BABA B's CD Release Comeback Bash Ft an All Star Big Island Backline w/Star Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:16:24 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/jump-that-disco-feat-dj-pa3co-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/jump-that-disco-feat-dj-pa3co-presented-by-ekena-cox-event-management-svcs-llc.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs Presents...Pump That Disco featuring DJ PA3CO! BRING EVERYONE;) Saturday April 28th at MOXIES CLUB! Taking disco to another Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:15:40 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-big-island-coconut-man.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-big-island-coconut-man.html We Supply Coconuts for Farmers Market Hilo. We are here to serve you with the Islands Greatest Pleasure. Coconuts and Coconut Water. We Offer FREE DELIVERY. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:14:10 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/day-of-mindfulness-meditation-set-for-may-19th-in-hpp.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/day-of-mindfulness-meditation-set-for-may-19th-in-hpp.html Happiness Is The Way Day of Mindfulness Meditation set for May 19th in HPP. The first Day of Mindfulness in Paradise Park – back in March - was so well Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:20:13 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kodomo-no-matsuri-childrens-day-festival.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kodomo-no-matsuri-childrens-day-festival.html The Japanese Community Association of Hawaii will present its 6th biennial “Kodomo No Matsuri” or Children’s Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:13:30 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/easter-portraits-with-live-bunnies.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/easter-portraits-with-live-bunnies.html JOIN US ON MARCH 31ST FROM 9AM-3PM WHILE WE HAVE FUN TAKING PORTRAITS WITH LIVE BUNNIES AND CHICKS! WE WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME TAKING PORTRAITS WITH KIDS Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:58:16 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kau-country-fair.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kau-country-fair.html The first annual, Ka'u Country Fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday September 29th, from 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. at Kahuku Park in Ocean View. For Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:57:26 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-kava-bar-poetry-slam.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-kava-bar-poetry-slam.html Press release Press Release Press Release On Thursday April 5th at 7:00 P.M. Life will present “The Kava Bar Poetry Slam at The Bayfront Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:06:50 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/occupy-helco.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/occupy-helco.html OCCUPY HELCO ARE YOU TIRED OF HIGH ELECTRIC RATES! COME JOIN US AND SPEAK OUT. WE WILL BE THERE EVERY MONDAY 4:00 TO 5:30 AT 12OO KILAUEA AVE IN HILO. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:42:46 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/lighthouse-band-the-states-1st-got-talent-hawaii-winners-1st-single-release-party.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/lighthouse-band-the-states-1st-got-talent-hawaii-winners-1st-single-release-party.html SATURDAY MARCH 24TH (9p-2a): OUR STATE'S 1ST GOT TALENT HAWAII WINNERS, LIGHT HOUSE BAND'S 1ST SINGLE RELEASE PARTY AT MOXIES CLUB HILO! THEIR SINGLE TEMPORARY Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:10:42 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/lets-get-trashy.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/lets-get-trashy.html The 6th Annual Trash Bash Art Show will take place Saturday, April 21, from 6 – 9 pm, upstairs at The Kohala Coffee Mill in Hawi town. In addition to some Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:11:08 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kamuela-philharmonic-gala-event-march-17-2012.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kamuela-philharmonic-gala-event-march-17-2012.html The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra will be holding their first gala benefit concert and auction in partnership with the Hilton Waikoloa, to be held in Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:47:14 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-coffee-berry-borer-beetle-cbb-video-realesed.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-coffee-berry-borer-beetle-cbb-video-realesed.html Collaborating Organizations Kona Coffee Farmers Association The Kohala Center Kamehameha Schools UH-CTAHR Contact People Suzanne Shriner, 989-4883 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:27:23 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/march-17-2012-26th-annual-magic-spectacular.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/march-17-2012-26th-annual-magic-spectacular.html The Society for Kona’s Education & Art and the Big Island Magic Club proudly present The 26th Annual Magic Spectacular, Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:05:11 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/skea-spring-art-camp-under-the-sea.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/skea-spring-art-camp-under-the-sea.html Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 13, 14 & 15 2012 from 8:30-2:00, for children ages 6-11. This art camp's theme is Under the Sea inspiring local Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:03:59 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/12th-annual-waikoloa-ukulele-festival.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/12th-annual-waikoloa-ukulele-festival.html 12th Annual Waikoloa Ukulele Festival All Day Event With Multiple Stage Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:13:20 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-music-awards-please-encourage-all-to-vote.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-music-awards-please-encourage-all-to-vote.html Aloha My Dear Friends, We are so happy to announce that Poli’ahu i ke kapu is on the Big Island Music Awards ballot for Single, Hawaiian Language. As Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:29:01 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-town-restaurants.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-town-restaurants.html I was surprised of the few you have listed on here. We visit quite often from the east coast and some of our go-to spots wern't listed. Maybe just needs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:27:27 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/sam-choys-keauhou-poke-contest.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/sam-choys-keauhou-poke-contest.html Hawai‘i’s favorite pupu gets its due at the first Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest Sunday, Mar. 18 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. The inaugural Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:51:14 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-us-living-a-lie-in-the-hawaiian-islands-the-evidence-is-here.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-us-living-a-lie-in-the-hawaiian-islands-the-evidence-is-here.html Am a longtime researcher (30+years history, 22+ years genealogies, 10+ years legal research) and have discovered and documented that the U.S. in the Hawaiian Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:48:10 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-events-waiaka-events-salon-presents.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-events-waiaka-events-salon-presents.html A VALENTINES GIFT FOR YOU AND YOURS ... Nikki Cotton has been a lifestyle coach and healthy living consultant for 18 years. She empowers healthier lifestyle Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:34 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-return-of-iland-boiz-single-release-party.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/the-return-of-iland-boiz-single-release-party.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC & 100% Moxies Club Presents...The highly anticipated Return of I'land Boiz & Single Release Party to be held on Saturday Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:23:48 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-events-open-house-at-hawaii-college-of-oriental-medicinehicom.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-events-open-house-at-hawaii-college-of-oriental-medicinehicom.html Nani Loa Resort, 5th Floor, Feb.11, 10-2. Free Acupuncture, medicinal teas, tours and more! The college will be open for public tours, including Free Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:16:46 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-judiciary-complex-final-eis-published.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-judiciary-complex-final-eis-published.html The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Kona Judiciary Complex has been published and is available on the Office of Environmental Quality Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:00:25 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/pahoa-surf-film-festival.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/pahoa-surf-film-festival.html When Saturday, February 4, 2012 Time 3:00pm until 9:00pm Don't miss the Pahoa Surf Film Fest at the Akebono Theater the first Saturday Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:50:39 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/narcotics-cop-says-enough-legalize-drugs-and-stop-the-violence.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/narcotics-cop-says-enough-legalize-drugs-and-stop-the-violence.html Friday, February 3, 2012 4:30-6:30 p.m. East Hawai’i Cultural Council 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo $3 Suggested Donation If you are the Hilo side, try Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:55:53 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/celebration-of-civil-union-act-ft-clay-callaway-dj-frizel.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/celebration-of-civil-union-act-ft-clay-callaway-dj-frizel.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC & 100% Moxies Club Cafe Presents....Celebration of Civil Union Act Ft the amazing Clay Callaway (Nationally known producer, Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:43:18 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/ocean-day-malama-kanaloa-festival-2012.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/ocean-day-malama-kanaloa-festival-2012.html February 18th, 2012. 10am to 3pm 1079 Kalaniana'ole Ave, Keaukaha, HI PACRC’s mission for Ocean Day is to raise public awareness of the impact people Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:04:56 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/nolan-hao-tribute.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/nolan-hao-tribute.html Sunday Jan. 29 Family & friends come together as one as we honor & tribute Hawaiian Reggae/Slack Key Guitar legend...The Original Ho'aikane...The Pride Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:59:42 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/first-fabulous-friday-in-february-ft-pomai-special-guests.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/first-fabulous-friday-in-february-ft-pomai-special-guests.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC & 100% Moxies Club Cafe presents....First Fabulous Friday in February Ft: Pomai & Special Guests, performing their Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:39:11 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/feather-earrings-and-quartz-crystal-earrings-handmade-by-krystal-radio-designs.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/feather-earrings-and-quartz-crystal-earrings-handmade-by-krystal-radio-designs.html Feather Earrings and Quartz Crystal Earrings Handmade by Krystal Radio Designs Free Shipping with Purchase of $50 or More! Feathers/Quartz Points Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:36:29 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/how-i-protect-myself-from-vog.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/how-i-protect-myself-from-vog.html VOG is toxic to lungs, blood vessels and heart. http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/08/13/air-pollution-can-damage-heart-blood-vessels-too_print.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:38:07 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/sign-wave-for-dr-ron-paul-jan-23-mon-and-27-fri.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/sign-wave-for-dr-ron-paul-jan-23-mon-and-27-fri.html Sign wave for Dr. Ron Paul is both Monday, Jan. 23rd and Friday, January 27, 2012 3:00 PM Kamuela Food Land on the Hiway Malamahoa Hiway Kamuela, HI 96743 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:12:37 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kneaka-slide-and-heeia-bay-lecture.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kneaka-slide-and-heeia-bay-lecture.html Mähealani Pai and Keone Kalawe of the Keauhou-Kahalu‘u Education Group will discuss the historical significance of Käneaka slide and He‘eia Bay in Keauhou, Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:08:18 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/independent-media-promotion-presents-never-enough.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/independent-media-promotion-presents-never-enough.html U.H. Student Elisabeth Christensen and HCC student Steve Campbell join West Coast hardcore Legend Dave Dictor of M.D.C. Millions of Dead Cops February Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:55:36 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/ron-paul-waimea-sign-wave-this-friday-jan-27th.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/ron-paul-waimea-sign-wave-this-friday-jan-27th.html When: Where: RSVP: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:00 PM Kamuela Food Land on the Hiway Malamahoa Hiway Kamuela, HI 96743 Anyone interested in showing support Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:53:12 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hawaiian-sovereignty-flag-tshirts-now-available.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/hawaiian-sovereignty-flag-tshirts-now-available.html Many People come here and see the Union Jack/stripes Flag hanging on poles, however it is not the original flag! The Hawaiian Sovereignty Flag Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:52:31 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/Sage-Smudging.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/Sage-Smudging.html We now carry white sage, cedar, and desert sage sticks. On this page you will find history of sage smudging, info on our sticks and more Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:35:11 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/international-nights-at-uh-hilo.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/international-nights-at-uh-hilo.html February 17 and 18, 2012, 7:30 pm at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. This annual show features performances from around the world and is a favorite Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:16:19 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/gray-guns-band-marcie-mejia-alex-shelly-amys-bday-bash-at-100-moxies-club-cafe-hilo.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/gray-guns-band-marcie-mejia-alex-shelly-amys-bday-bash-at-100-moxies-club-cafe-hilo.html Ekena Cox Event Management Svcs LLC & 100% Moxies Club Cafe Hilo Presents...GRAY GUNS BAND, MARCIE MEJIA & SHELLY, ALEX & AMY'S BDAY BASH! IT'S A NIGHT Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:05:16 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-billfisher-condo-right-next-to-kona-bay.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/kona-billfisher-condo-right-next-to-kona-bay.html Newly remodelled 1BR units, fully equipped kitchen, sleeps 4. Available December, January and first half of February. $75 to $90 per night depending on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:04:27 GMT http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-county-council-bill-270-legislation-to-adopt-a-new-building-code-friday-january-20th-8am.html http://www.bigisland-bigisland.com/big-island-county-council-bill-270-legislation-to-adopt-a-new-building-code-friday-january-20th-8am.html Aloha, There is current legislation pending in front of the Big Island County Council that will severely impact the bamboo construction industry. Bill Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:50:54 GMT