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WELEHU – First new moon after ‘Ikuwā, ending with Muku. Makali‘i, the constellation Pleiades rises over the horizon this month. The star Antares rises. Southerly storms and murky water. O‘io spawn nearshore. Uouoa and kole fat. Generally, few fresh fish for the community.

Kilo in your ahupuaʻa to get more in depth

Sources

Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club Moon Calendar (direct quotes for farming & fishing); https://archive.hokulea.com; http://kohalacenter.org Kalei Nu‘uhiwa; http://wpcouncil.org; http://nupepa-hawaii.com; Nā Inoa Hōkū: Hawaiian and Pacific Star Names by Johnson, Mahelona, Ruggles

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We accept SNAP/EBT

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Food Resources

The Food Basket Hilo (808)930-6030, Kona (808)322-1418 https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org

Vibrant Hawaii Aloha In Action Food Distribution registration opens Thurs Oct. 30th at 4pm. Distributions will take place during the first three weeks of November. This project prioritizes households whose SNAP benefits have been paused and federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. Proof of eligibility is required. Register at vibranthawaii.org/alohainaction 

Weekly Kōkua Fridays at The Locavore Store beginning this Fri Oct. 31st, 10am-4pm. Every Friday through the end of November (and beyond if needed). Free food from local farms available for families & individuals in need. No questions, no shame. Just food for your ʻohana if you need it. https://www.instagram.com/thelocavorestore/

Puna Hawaiinui Ahupuaʻa Trade Market Sun Nov. 2nd, 5-6pm. Bring your homemade goodies, value added products, & best garden tingz to trade with other lāhui members. Returning to ahupuaʻa living in Puna. Sign up by 10/31 at https://tinyurl.com/makekeahupuaa

Free Chili Bowls & Rice for ʻohana feeling the burdens of the government shutdown on Mon Nov. 3rd pickup 8:30am til they run out. @FitbyWhitt Gym Keaau 16-212 Kelekahiwa Pl. https://www.instagram.com/fitbywhitthawaii/

ʻUlu, Palula (ʻuala leaves), and ʻUhaloa (endemic medicinal) for whoever needs it especially with these cuts to ebt. DM @momonamala or @kolohe_ka.inani on Instagram

First Assembly of God Hāmākua Food for Friends grocery distribution for ʻohana every 4th Saturday in Pepeʻekeo (808) 964-8703 firstassemblyofgod.com

HuiMAU Hub Community Kitchen Food Distribution Every 3rd Friday of the month 11am til pau in Paʻauilo. Pūʻolo Meaʻai 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. These pūʻolo meaʻai are expected to aid in feeding a family of four. To join our food program, all you need to do is answer a few registration questions as a walk-in. https://www.alaulili.com/community-kitchen.html

Honalo Community Kuʻakuʻai Trade Market open weekly Fridays 11:11am-3:33pm at Otsuka Farm Gate A in Holualoa, South Kona. A space for kuʻakuʻai or the aboriginal practice of pono exchange and trade of regenerative, intention added offerings. Find more info at https://www.instagram.com/honalocommunitykuakuaimarket/

Szn Check In & Full Moon Notes

Poepoe begins with Huna in the next couple days and the full moons coming soon. Hoʻoilo, wet season is beginning with Welehu. Fall is here and Halloween tomorrow. We’re in the midst of Scorpio season. Makahiki season starts later this month or early next, with the rising of Makaliʻi.

1. Gratitude for food & the plants, water, people, and ʻāina that grows it.

2. Strengthening community & mutual aid networks. Connecting & keeping resources circulating amongst community members. Giving & receiving, living simply, and shopping small.

3. Enjoy the festivities, offerings, and busyness of the season.

Video of the Mahina

Haunani Kay Trask speech, Jan 17, 1993

“Haunani-Kay Trask speaks at the ʻOnipaʻa event at ʻIolani Palace, Honolulu, on January 17, 1993, the centennial of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom government.”

You may have seen clips of this speech online; most famously Aunty Haunani saying “We are not American. Say it in your heart say it when you sleep. We will die as Hawaiians, we will never be Americans”. Watch the full speech this mahina if you haven’t before, or listen in again.

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Song of the Anahulu

Happy Halloween ~

Chase Vampire by Kamuflauge

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

Hub Happenings

Boos & Brews: Halloween Party on mahina o Huna, Sat Nov. 1st 6-10pm at The Lei Bar. Music by Peanut Brotha & special guests. Tonics & cold brew by The Hive. Thrift popup by Onomea Country Market. Free block printing crafts with In Moon Gardens. 21+ costume contest.

Community Happenings

• AgOrchard Course with GoFarm Hawaiʻi Applications due by Nov. 3rd at gofarmhawaii.org Course schedule Nov. 20th-April 18th.

• Hale O Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. Nov. 8th, 2025. 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.

• Kupukupu Unfurling Art Exhibition Opening Night on Sat Nov. 8th, 5-8pm at Laulima Nature Center. First-ever art exhibition with 30 community submissions and nine original artworks made by their 2025 Kupukupu Artist Camp Cohort. Live music, refreshments, pūpūs, silent auction, & art sale. Find more info at https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events

• Mamaki Tea & Product Sampling at Waiholokuʻi Garden Store on Nov. 9th & 23rd and Dec. 7th & 21st from 10am-2pm. 

• Laulau 4 Lāhui on Wed Nov. 26th at 5pm & Thurs Nov. 27th at 8am. Making laulau together to feed vulnerable lāhui/houseless/kupuna. Prepping on Friday and wrapping on Saturday. Donations accepted, drop off in Puna. DM @moonkinetingz on Instagram.

• ʻĀina by Haley Kailiehu, Perspectives of Kaholālele on Fri Dec. 5th, 5pm til pau. The first art night fundraiser with Hui Mālama i ke ala ʻŪlili to support huiMAU’s work to re-establish the systems that sustain our community so they can nohopapa, live and thrive here for generations. VIP and general tickets are available at shophuimau.com. Find more info at instagram.com/huimau_ohana and https://www.alaulili.com/events.html

• 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/

Follow this link https://linktr.ee/gathercore to make submissions for Community Happenings and/or Maker Spotlights.