Events

Wednesday 4/8/26 Merrie Monarch Hoike

Two Shifts —arrive at back gate w water & small crossbody type bag
shift 1:  3:30pm-8:00pm
Shift 2:  7:30-midnight
Orientation 5-10minutes upon arrival. We help security. People can move around during performances only this night. 
Two bright MM landyards issued to wear. IMPORTANT! Return them after your shift!!

No hands on any guests at any time!
Service dog, photography protocols & map info will be sent to you upon 

Aloha Members,

Join us for a wonderful opportunity to be part of the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Parade on Saturday, April 11. This is one of Hilo's most celebrated events, and we have a unique opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to community service through Rotary while proudly celebrating the spirit and culture of our island. Your participation will help make this a memorable showing for our club.

We invite all members to walk in the parade carrying our club banner, or if walking isn’t your preference, you may ride on a decorated flatbed truck generously provided by Past President Jeremiah Leonard. We will gather around 8:30 a.m. to decorate with foliage, and the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Why participate?
This is an amazing way to increase Rotary’s visibility, connect with the community, and show that we are truly People of Action. Thousands of residents and visitors line the streets for this iconic event, making it the perfect opportunity to share the spirit of service that defines our clubs.

It’s also simply a lot of fun, fellowship, community pride, and celebrating together.

If you would like to participate, please register or contact me directly. Let’s show up in a big way and represent Rotary and our clubs with pride!

Event Participation Details

• Arrive at 8:30 a.m. to decorate the truck

• Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.

• Walkers will carry club banners and Rotary signs

• Riders may sit or stand on the decorated flatbed truck

• Members are encouraged to wear club or district shirts

Thank you for all you do for our club and community.

With appreciation and continued support,
Beverly

Aloha Fellow Rotarians,

You are warmly invited to a special and meaningful gathering to honor the legacy of Richard Miyashiro and the historic contributions of the 100th Infantry Battalion.

What: Presentation of a Historical Storyboard to Café 100, short remarks, and lunch
When: Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Café 100, Hilo

This event recognizes the enduring legacy of Richard Miyashiro, a proud member of the 100th Infantry Battalion, who founded Café 100 and named it in honor of his unit. Beyond its well-known local cuisine, Café 100 served as a place of comfort and quiet connection for fellow veterans, a sanctuary where shared experiences required no words.

Today, Café 100 continues under the leadership of Mari Kobayashi Leung, granddaughter of Richard Miyashiro, who, along with the Miyashiro family, looks forward to celebrating this special tribute. As Café 100 marks its 80th year in 2026, this presentation is a fitting way to begin the year by honoring both family and history.

District Governor Nancy Cabral will offer brief remarks during the program.

We invite you to arrive between 10:00 and 10:15 a.m. for a casual meet and greet before the presentation, and to proudly wear your Rotary shirt. Lunch will be provided with a voluntary donation.

Rotary Clubs are honored to recognize this legacy and to help educate our community about the significance of the 100th Infantry Battalion, whose story deserves to be remembered and shared.

We hope you will join us for this special occasion.

In continued support,

Beverly

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Sign up for this informative Mini Mixer on Women's Gut Health, featuring liscensed acupuncturist and functional Medicine Paractitioner, Kim Gitzel.  Cost is $5 with only 10 spots available.  

Expect Healthful drinks & pupus, insightful conversation and interaction.

Contact Mandi Fong for more info.  (719) 679-7414

Hey Hilo Rotarians,

Now is the time to come together and get your hands and feet all mucky in removing that invasive gorilla Ogo from the beautiful ponds of The Queen Liliuokalani Park and Botanical Gardens.
 

WHEN:  April 18,  2026  8am - 11am

WHERE:  Meet at the East gate

WHY:  To give life to our ponds

WHAT to bring:  Water, Shoes, Gloves, Bucket & Shovel  

Harvey's first Walk n Talk of the year is scheduled for April 24th, meeting at 10 a.m. at Kuhio Grill.  Since space is limited, we'll open this up to the new members, RCH Class of 25-26 first.  Please reply to this email if you want to attend and I can give more details.  First 8 to respond 👍🏻

The BrewFest Committee will be joining us to share an update on the Rotary Club of Hilo BrewFest, one of our club’s signature fundraising events. During this presentation, the committee will provide an overview of this year’s BrewFest, including planning progress, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and how members can help make the event successful.

Important: This meeting is not the BrewFest event itself. The committee will simply be providing an update to the club.

The actual Rotary Club of Hilo BrewFest will take place on July 11.

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Hawai'i Environmental Restoration (HER) has been restoring Keau'ohana State Forest Reserve since 2014, under the direction of President and Project Director Cindy Jaya Dupuis, M.S., a tropical conservation biologist and environmental scientist with over 35 years of experience working in Hawai'i. Jaya began her restoration work as a volunteer in the Keau'ohana and Halepua'a Reserves before completing her master’s research at UH Hilo, which examined vegetation patterns across 360 plots throughout Puna's forest reserves. Her personal and academic commitment has since evolved into a long-term community-based restoration project dedicated to protecting this rare lowland rainforest

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Dr. Burns is a research scientist who studies coral health and disease. His work has investigated the physiological impacts of disease on affected corals and how coral mortality affects the ecology and biology of coral reef ecosystems. John has been continuously searching for both global and localized drivers of coral diseases in order to promote healthy coral ecosystems in the face of global stressors such as climate change. His expertise led to his inclusion in the award-winning documentaries, Chasing Coral, Reefs at Risk, and Island Earth. John has recently developed innovative techniques to create three-dimensional maps of coral reefs to accurately measure how natural and human-induced disturbances impact ecosystem function. John’s research has been presented at scientific conferences around the globe and he has authored multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Meeting starts promptly at noon.  Please arrive early enough to order your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Additional information to follow...

Please join us at the Hilo Methodist Church to help prepare the meal served to our community members in need.  At least 3 volunteers needed for each event.  Reach out to Cathy Ognio-Williams for more information

Additional info to follow

Please join us at the Hilo Methodist Church to help prepare the meal served to our community members in need.  At least 3 volunteers needed for each event.  Reach out to Cathy Ognio-Williams for more information