
Gather (n. v. adj.) bring/come together, collect, understand
Core (n. v. adj.) center, heart, gut, mind, innermost, enduring
The anahulu is Hoʻonui. The malama is Kaʻaona. It is Kau, dry season. What seasonal environmental shifts do you observe? Hurricane season has begun; do you and your family have a preparedness plan?
This newsletter follows the Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club’s kaulana mahina, inspired and created through the research of the late Aunty Bobbee Mills-Diaz; and edited, updated, and enhanced by Kalei Nuʻuhiwa. We kilo in Hilo and Hāmākua.
Farmstand: Local Produce

Stay up to date with additions or if we’ve run out of stock by checking back in with this issue on our newsletter’s webpage - updated daily
Lono - Friday 6/12
Lychee
Pink Guava
Papaya
Calamansi
Tahitian Lime
Apple Banana
ʻŌlena
Ginger
Carrots
Radish
Green Beans
Celery
Zucchini
Macadamia Nuts In-Shell
Kūkolu - Friday 6/19
Lychee
Lilikoʻi
Star Apple
Pink Guava
Papaya
Calamansi
Tahitian Lime
Apple Banana
ʻŌlena
Ginger
Macadamia Nuts In-Shell
Farmstand: Baked Goods

Assorted Baked Goods available Fridays through the week until sold out

Fresh Rosemary Bread available on Fridays by 1pm - 1st come 1st serve or pre-order
Farmstand: Value Added Farm Products


Mānoa Chocolate
Song of the Anahulu
No Loafters by Kali Navales
Selections by Māwae - vinyl DJ available for events. Contact @braddahmawae on Instagram or [email protected] for inquiries.
Hub Happenings

Garden Party at The Lei Bar
Lei Making, Block Printing, Tea, Talk Story
Mōhalu / June 26th / 4-6pm
Limited spots left, DM @theleibar to reserve
Community Happenings
Applications Open
ʻUlu Co-op is hiring a full-time Agricultural Processor at the ʻAlae facility in Hilo. Find more info at ulu.coop/agricultural-processor-hilo
huiMAU is hiring an ʻĀina Education Program Assistant. Join Hui Mālama i ke Ala ʻŪlili in working to re-establish the systems that sustain communities. Apply here or email [email protected].
Terraformation Hawaiʻi is hiring a Restoration Technician & Nursery Assistant to help restore Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems. Based in Waimea, Kohala, and Kona. Apply at terraformation.com/careers
Join the KauKau 4 Keiki Waitlist Summer food support may still be available for your keiki. Now open across Hawaiʻi Island. If food boxes become available at your area's distribution site, families on the waitlist may be contacted and invited to pick up. Register at https://www.vibranthawaii.org/kaukau4keiki
Artist Opportunities at Wailoa Center: 16th Annual Abstract Only! A Multimedia Juried Exhibition. Entries Due July 17th wailoacenter.com/artist-opportunities
Events, Workshops, ʻĀina Workdays
E Ulu Kākou: CTAHR Hawaiʻi’s Agriculture Market Readiness Program Free Zoom Webinar Series for Farmers & Food Producers. Every two weeks from 5:30-6:30pm. Upcoming Sessions: Crop Variety Selections on Tues. June 16th, Irrigation Management on Tues. July 7th, Fertility Management on Tues. July 21st. Register here
Planting Seeds of Wellbeing & Nurturing Yourself: Farmers’ Healing Sessions via Zoom with SOW CTAHR. Upcoming sessions: Fire & Ice: Flourishing with Stressful & Challenging Conditions on Thurs. June 18th, 4-5:30pm. To register email [email protected]. Visit SOW website or their instagram for more information.
Hilo Pride Art Build on Fri. June 19th, 1-4pm at Kawaihona inside Island Nation. Join PSL Hawaiʻi. Bring art materials if can, some materials provided.
36 Views of Mauna Loa Part II Opening Reception on Fri. June 19th, 6pm. On View June 20 - August 28. https://ehcc.org
Agroforestry Field Day on Sat. June 20th, 9am-12pm at HIP Agriculture Farm as a part of the free Growing Resilience Series. Agroforestry tour, propagation, outplanting, chop-and-drop. Find more info here
HFU TOPP Webinar Series: #10 Land Access & Farm Succession on Wed. June 24th, 5pm via Zoom. Join Kyle Barber from GoFarm Hawaiʻi and Maile Woodhall from HFUF to explore how farm succession can create land access opportunities for both new and established farmers. Register for free here
Annual Bonsai Exhibit on June 26th-27th at Wailoa Center. Put on by the Mokuhonua Bonsai Kai along with the Hilo Bonsai Kyoshitsu. www.wailoacenter.com
Vegetable Production In Hawaiʻi on Sat. June 27th, 10am-12pm at Kohala Village Hub Barn with Dr. Ted Radovich from UH Mānoa, as a part of the free Growing Resilience Series with HIP Agriculture. Seed selection, crop rotation, fertility, production strategies. Find more info here
Kapa Kuiki Hawaiian Quilting Workshop w/ Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Hilo on Sat. June 27th, 12-3pm at Ka Waihona inside Island Nation. Receive your very own kit and learn the basics of Hawaiian quilting during this workshop. Open to all skill levels. Register at kawaihona.com
Unko Apo’s ʻUpena Workshop on Sun. June 28th, 12-4pm at Ka Waihona inside Island Nation. $85/person. Open to all levels! Come to learn the beginner basics of ʻupena sewing, repair your own ʻupena, or work on a current ʻupena and get advice from Unko Apo. This month Unko Apo will be doing special demonstrations on Indigo Dyeing and Hau Cordage. Register at kawaihona.com
Global Breadfruit Summit 2026 on September 22nd-24th in Kailua-Kona. Early bird pricing ends June 30th. 2026celebration.breadfruitpeople.com
Hilo Regional Agrifood Summit on Tues. June 30th, 4-7:30pm at Arc of Hilo. Join the summit in your district and help shape Hawaiʻi Island’s agrifood future. Register here Save the Date: Island-Wide Summit on August 14th & 15th to share the final County of Hawaiʻi Five-Year Agrifood System Plan
The AHA! Art Immersive, honors the Americans with Disabilities Act. Part immersive installation experiences, part juried exhibition, this exhibit celebrates disabled artists and the portraits created of them. July 3rd - August 6th at Wailoa Center. wailoacenter.com
Farm Finance Fundamentals: The Capitol Ladder on Mon. July 6th, 5:30-7pm via Zoom. Join GoFarm Hawaiʻi in collaboration with Feed the Hunger Fund for the 2nd session of this two-part webinar series. Register at gofarmhawaii.org
Hāmākua Regional Agrifood Summit on Thurs. July 9th, 4-7:30pm at Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School. Join the summit in your district and help shape Hawaiʻi Island’s agrifood future. Register here Save the Date: Island-Wide Summit on August 14th & 15th to share the final County of Hawaiʻi Five-Year Agrifood System Plan
Sip & Paint with Ioana on Fri. July 10th, 5-7pm at Big Island Meadery in Keaʻau. Paint the endemic koa bug on… koa! A creative evening of acrylic art and relaxation fueled by a flight of mead. Book a spot at bigislandmeadery.com
Hale o Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. July 11th, 9am-11:30am. Join in connecting with ʻāina through traditional Hawaiian fishpond management in Keaukaha. More info at instagram.com/hale_o_lono and edithkanakaolefoundation.org/sites. Potluck encouraged. Recommended to bring tabis, gloves, sunscreen, and water.
Zine Scene Fest Hawaiʻi on July 11th, 10am-3pm at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center. DIY zine table, punk bands, know your rights, food not bombs, & more.
Agribusiness Marketing: Growing Your Food Business on Sat. July 11th, 1-3pm at Touching The Earth Farm in Hāwī. Free, expert led, hands-on workshop with Larisa Pruitt from Hoʻōla Farms. Register here. Find more info at touchingtheearthfarm.com
Pepeʻekeo Mill Farmer’s Market on Sun. July 19th, 10am-3pm. Join for a delightful experience filled with fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and a wonderful community atmosphere. Interested vendors? Email [email protected]. HWY 19 & Sugar Mill Rd, Pepeʻekeo, HI 96783. Look for the gear! Find more info on their Instagram
Youth Arts Summer Camps & Workshops throughout June & July at the East Hawaii Cultural Center https://ehcc.org
Local Food Resources
Onomea Country Market is a distribution location for Hawaiʻi Farm-To-Car by Hoʻōla Farms; an online farmers market for local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, value-added products, and more. SNAP/EBT accepted. Shop online Friday-Monday and pickup on Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm at the Pepeʻekeo location. hoolafarms.org/hawaii-farm-to-car
Food Distribution Community Kitchen every 3rd Friday at the huiMAU hub in Paʻauilo. June 19th, 10am-pau. Pūʻolo meaʻai (food bundles) for kūpuna and ʻohana. Includes 1 pound of fresh Waipiʻo poi, a variety of locally grown veggies, and every so often a ready-to-eat meal/protein. To join the food program, all you need to do is answer a few registration questions as a walk-in. alaulili.com/community-kitchen
The Food Basket’s Kōkua Harvest program is a community-driven gleaning project that works to reduce food waste, strengthen community ties, and improve access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables for all by harvesting crops that would otherwise go to waste. You can support by volunteering to harvest, donating crops (volunteers will harvest for you), or making a donation. hawaiifoodbasket.org/kokua-harvest
Hawaiʻi Island Food Hub Directory foodhubhui.org/hawaii-island-food-hubs























Saturday, July 11th


Onomea Country Market is a seasonal market located at the end of the Onomea Bay scenic route in Pepeʻekeo. We carry produce from Hawaiʻi farms and locally made goods from Hawaiʻi farmers, artists, and makers. Along with Piʻilani Kitchen and The Lei Bar, we are apart of Onomea Hub. OPEN Sun, Mon, Tues 10am-4pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm; CLOSED Thurs.
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