
The anahulu is Hoʻonui. The malama is Welo. It is the last malama of Hoʻoilo, wet season.
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
Hilo - Friday 4/17
Mangosteen
Rambutan
Longan
Apple Banana
ʻUlu
ʻŌlena
Ginger
ʻOlekūlua - Friday 4/24
Longan
Tangor (Tangerine + Mandarin Orange Hybrid)
Calamansi
Meyer Lemon
Tahitian Lime
Apple Banana
ʻUlu
ʻUala
Kalo
ʻŌlena
Ginger
Lūʻau Leaf
Baby Bok Choy
Japanese Cucumber
Cherry Tomato
Eggplant
Radish
Macadamia Nuts In-Shell
Farmstand: Baked Goods
Assorted baked goods available Fridays through the week until sold out
Fresh Rosemary Bread available Friday afternoons - 1st come 1st serve or pre-order


Song of the Anahulu
Naau or Neva by Ikaakamai & Kiliona Young
Ola Hilo 2026 Live Set with Ikaakamai, Kamuflauge, Small Axe, Kuulei Music
Selections by Māwae - vinyl DJ available for events. Contact @braddahmawae on Instagram or [email protected] for inquiries.
Hub Happenings
Lā Honua Fest 2026
Our favorite month of the year is here! And Onomea hub is excited to be collaborating with some amazing people and organizations.
Mark the dates and come along for a sweet month(ish) celebrating our Island Home. 🌏
What is open now for signups?
5k/10k fun run
mālama ʻāina day in Kohala


Join us on Sun, April 26th to run or walk along the historic Old Māmalahoa Highway. This year, in addition to the 5K course, weʻre excited to introduce a 10K route for anyone wanting a little extra challenge!
Start/Finish: Pepeʻekeo Community Park
5K: Out to the Donkey Trailhead (Botanical Gardens) and back
10K course: Continues to the Hawaiʻi Belt Rd and back
For full event details, visit keaukahacanoeclub.com
Mahalo to the amazing team making this event possible!
Stay tuned for more details about Lā Honua Festival 2026 @keaukahacc53 @onomeahub @projectkanu



Community Happenings
Applications Open
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].
Koʻa Camp - Koholālele ʻŌpio ʻĀina Camp applications open. Summer break June 9-12th. 4-day immersive overnight program primarily focused on empowering Hawaiʻi youth (ages 13-17) who are drawn to growing practices that cultivate aloha ʻāina. Guided by huiMAU ʻohana and the ʻāina of Koholālele, Hāmākua. Find more info and apply here
Kāhea for the Ea Hou Short Film Fest submissions open Feb. 11th - April 20th. Calling all filmmakers to share their stories of Ea and Sovereignty. Submissions accepted here
Do you have something to share about ʻulu? Join the 2026 Global Breadfruit Summit! If you work with ʻulu they want to hear from you! Farmers, chefs, innovators, researchers, cultural practitioners; the Global Breadfruit Summit is seeking contributions across the global breadfruit community. Submit here. Applications due April 30th breadfruitpeople.com
Zine Scene Fest Hawaiʻi is accepting vendor applications here. Festival will take place on July 11th, 10am-3pm at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center.
Events, Workshops, ʻĀina Workdays
The Ecology of Cultivation Workshop Series on April 18th, May 2nd, & May 16th at One Village Farm. An introduction to regenerative agriculture, observation, agroforestry systems, and building relationship with land. Find more info & register here
Haku Mele Workshop with Kuulei Music on Sat. April 18th, 10am. Kuulei is a bilingual Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter from the Panaʻewa Homestead on Hawaiʻi Island. As a recording artist, she has released one album and multiple singles. Her music is inspired by her loyalty to Hawaiʻi land and people, as well as her experiences as a homestead farmer. RSVP here
ʻĀina Movement Writing Workshop on Sat. April 18th, 9-11am via Zoom. For Earth month, Talk Story Collective invites individuals in the diaspora to participate in a movement session focused on connecting with the ʻāina, followed by a writing session. Free and open to all levels of writers. Register here
People For Puhi: Community Beach Clean-Up on Sat. April 25th, 8am-12pm at Puhi Bay in Keaukaha instagram.com/keaukahacommunityassociation
Managing Water Risk Webinar on Mon. April 27th, 5:30-7pm via Zoom. Irrigation strategies and technology for efficient water use. Register for free at gofarmhawaii.org
Hale o Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. May 9th, 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.
Pepeʻekeo Mill Farmer’s Market on Sun. May 10th, 10am-4pm. Join us 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. Find more info on their Instagram
The Sea Is Never Full by Nainoa Rosehill: A solo exhibition at Ola Nā Iwi curated by Kanani Daley. Exhibition on view April 8 - June 13. https://ehcc.org/content/sea-never-full-nainoa-rosehill
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. https://hoolafarms.org/hawaii-farm-to-car/
Food Distribution Community Kitchen every 3rd Friday at the huiMAU hub in Paʻauilo. May 15th, 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. https://www.alaulili.com/community-kitchen.html














Saturday, May 9th


Onomea Country Market is a corner store and seasonal market located at the end of the scenic route in Pepeʻekeo. We carry produce from Hawaiʻi farms and locally made products 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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