Kāʻelo, Hoʻonui

1st Pepeʻekeo Mill Farmer's Market Today! Calendar Change

Author

Cora Johnson
January 18, 2026

The malama is Kāʻelo. The anahulu is Hoʻonui. It is Hoʻoilo, wet season.

Stay up to date with changes throughout the anahulu (additions or if we’ve run out of stock) by checking back in with this issue on our newsletter’s webpage - updated daily 

Local Produce

Available starting Fri 1/16

  • Lilikoʻi

  • Starfruit

  • Cacao

  • Papaya

  • Lemon

  • Avocado

  • Orange

  • Apple Banana

  • ʻUala

  • ʻŌlena

  • Ginger

Available starting Fri 1/23

  • *same as above

Baked Goods

  • Fresh Rosemary Bread available on Fridays (1st come 1st serve or pre-order thru DM, phone, email to reserve a loaf) *not available Fri 1/23

Song of the Anahulu

Shuwop by Small Axe

Selections by Māwae - vinyl DJ available for events. Contact @braddahmawae on Instagram or [email protected] for inquiries.

Hub Happenings

Onomea Farm Hub, Project Kanu, and The Lei Bar present: Malama Aina & Farm-to-Lei Monthly Community Day at OFH Farm in Papaikou. Get grounded with Aina and each other. Featuring Meakanu of the month.

This is a 6 month installation to:
-malama aina & cultivate food
-provide education on lei & fiber crafting
-foster connection to canoe crops & native plants
-build community, share space with each other
-keiki fun
-get involved in developing our shared Hub spaces/facilities

January Farm-to-Lei Registration

Hosted by Onomea Farm Hub x Project Kanu x The Lei Bar Mahalo for registering for our monthly aina workday and lei workshop! Get ready to have fun learning and working alongside our amazing community at the Onomea Farm Hub. This month we are higlighting kukui (canoe crop) & kupukupu (indigenous/endemic) as our mea kanu of the month. Date: January 31, 2026 Time: 2-5 PM Location: Papaikou, Hawaii (address + directions will be sent via email confirmation) After farm work, volunteers will be taught to make both lei hipu'u & the Micronesian-style lei by knotting using lau kukui (kukui leaves). Pau hana farm tasting and potluck to follow!

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Save The Date: Lā Honua

Lā Honua Earth Day Fest returns on April 26th, and we’re teaming up with the Keaukaha Canoe Club to bring you the Onomea Scenic Route Fun Run again! A day rooted in mālama ʻāina, community, and movement — don’t miss it. Details coming soon! @projectkanu @onomeahub

Community Happenings

  • Pepeʻekeo Mill Farmer’s Market on Sun Jan. 18th, 12-4pm. 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. instagram.com/pepeekeo.mill.farmers.market 

  • Pepeʻekeo Community Gathering on Sun Jan. 18th, 5:30-7:30pm at Kula'imano Community Center. Main dish, starch, & drinks provided. Potluck dessert or sides. Bring your favorite pictures of living in Pepe'ekeo. A time to talk story and reminisce, creating new memories. https://www.pepeekeocommunity.org

  • Lauhala Peʻahi Workshop on Sun Jan. 18th, 10:15-12:45 & Loveknot Earrings Workshop on Sun Jan. 18th, 2-4:30pm at Ka Waihona in Island Nation with Lauhala Love. https://www.kawaihona.com

  • Hui ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on Mon Jan. 26th, 5-6pm at Ka Waihona in Island Nation. E hele mai! Join us as we gather and hold space for 'ōlelo Hawaiʻi. This is not a formal class, but a welcoming space to practice, listen, learn, and build confidence in 'ōlelo Hawaiʻi together. We will focus on beginner level speaking skills but all levels of 'ōlelo Hawaiʻi are welcome. https://www.kawaihona.com

  • Ka Huli Hou - The Aloha Wear Revival on Sat Jan. 31st, 5-9pm at Nani Mau Gardens. A celebration of Hawaiian fashion, culture, & community. Swap, shop, learn. Live music & hula, fashion showcase, DJ, bar & concessions. Free admission, donations welcomed. Get VIP tickets here

  • Unko Apu’s ʻUpena Repair Workshop every 2nd Sunday of the month. Feb. 8th, 12:30-4:30pm at Ka Waihona in Island Nation. Materials & tools provided. https://www.kawaihona.com

  • Hale O Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. Feb. 14th. 9am-11:30am. Join them 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.

  • Island Soul Session: Hoʻoilo 2026 with Will Evans, Kuʻulei, and Pohai on Fri Feb. 20th, 6:30-10pm at The Airhouse/Aerial Arts Hawaiʻi. Island Soul Session returns with an intimate winter gathering rooted in conscious music, presence, and connection. Hoʻoilo is the Hawaiian season of rain, reflection, and inward turning - a time to gather close, warm the spirit, and listen deeply. This listening room is intentionally crafted to honor that season through music that speaks to the heart, the land, and the shared human experience. Get tickets here.

  • 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/

Unko Apo’s ʻUpena Repair Workshop

Saturday, February 14th

Follow this link to make submissions for Community Happenings.

Onomea Country Market is a corner store and seasonal market located at the end of the scenic route in Pepeʻekeo. We carry local 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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