When there’s a generation gap between roommates of about 40 years, their differences might seem too problematic for a peaceful co-existence, but Catherine Graham of Alewa Heights enjoys having a young person around. Read more
A year ago, Susan Cho of Alewa Heights was approaching her 70th birthday and was having bad dreams about getting lost and not knowing how to find her way home. Read more
Reducing the amount of rainwater that runs off the land can in turn help reduce pollution, water flow rates and erosion, water volumes and flooding, and it also recharges groundwaters, according to the city Department of Facility Maintenance’s website. Read more
Who knew bananas are much more than a favorite fruit to eat with breakfast cereal or bake into breads and desserts? Read more
Since the deadly wildfire in August that decimated its sanctuary, Lahaina United Methodist Church has held service every Sunday but one. Read more
The KEY Project in Kahaluu invites the public to the Ko‘olau ‘Ohana Festival, its annual fundraiser, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Read more
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Book lovers will be in heaven at the 18th Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival, a three-day event with 12 interviews and panels featuring top Hawaii authors with new books in 2023. Read more
Bishop Museum gets festive Friday with a family film and offers a two-day wood inlay workshop that starts Saturday. Read more
The Waikiki Aquarium starts the Halloween season early with its Hoa Ho‘olaule‘a festivities, featuring a “glow in the dark” theme, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Latin entertainment, cultural displays, children’s activities and more will be part of a two-day celebration at the 31st Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair Saturday and Oct. 15 in Ewa Beach. Read more
Everyone is invited to an evening of spooky storytelling at the 35th Annual Talk Story Festival, sponsored by the city Department of Parks and Recreation, on Friday — the 13th! Read more
One of the few remaining emblems of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Lahaina that wasn’t incinerated in the August wildfire is a large standing sign out front with an image of a Hawaiian Madonna and baby Jesus. Read more
After a three-year hiatus, the Cherry Blossom Cabaret under director Violetta Beretta will present two burlesque shows for The 9th Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue. Read more
Chaminade University will host a free lecture Oct. 8 by Brother Guy Consolmagno, titled “God’s Mechanics: How Scientists and Engineers Make Sense of Religion.” It runs 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Chaminade University. Read more
Buddhist scholar and author Vanessa Sasson will discuss her latest novel, “The Gathering, A Story of the First Buddhist Women,” on Oct. 8. Read more
All Lahaina and Kula residents may apply for assistance from the Maui Disaster Relief Fund, sponsored by the Hawai‘i Catholic Community Foundation and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, starting Oct. 1. Read more
A sacred cemetery and tomb of Hawaiian royalty at Waiola Church, which just celebrated its 200th anniversary, has survived the devastating Lahaina wildfire. Read more
In honor of Filipino History Month, the public can learn about Filipino martial arts at the FilAm HistoryFest 2023: Hawaii Masters of Eskrima III, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu. Read more
See what it’s like to sit in the cockpit of a historic airplane and explore the controls at the PHAMily Fun Day Saturday Sept. 30 at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Read more
For most of his 15 years, Ryan Edghill-Pearson was trapped in a prison of silence like many people with autism — he couldn’t speak. Read more
At 94, her latest effort is a college scholarship program to enable people from Waianae and other economically challenged areas to become teachers on the Leeward Coast. Read more
