Events

For many young people facing homelessness or housing instability, finding a safe space and the right support can feel overwhelming. That’s why Neighborhood Place of Puna is proud to introduce the Anchor Point Youth Center, a new drop-in center in downtown Hilo designed specifically for youth and young adults aged 14 to 24 who need a helping hand.

Anchor Point Youth Center is the result of a collaborative effort between HOPE Services Hawai’i, Neighborhood Place of Puna, and The Salvation Army. Together, these organizations have created a space where young people can access critical resources and build a foundation for a brighter, more stable future.

Your Mission, if you choose to accept it, is to form eleven teams of like minded Rotarians, to adopt one of eleven Rotary Rooms and fill them with the “must have” items on the attached list. As always, if you are not able to find a team of Rotarians, the Secretary will assign you a team.  

This will be our Rotarians At Work Day project for April. Let’s get working to help fill these rooms for Foster Children that are “aging out” of their families and in need of a new place to call home. 

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

Aloha Hilo Rotarians,

Volunteers needed for this event to assist with parking and tent set up  

If you are able to assist or was planning to attend this event, please see the link on the attached flyer to purchase a ticket.  

Volunteers needed from 8am-11am.  Festival starts at 10am.

Music, Food, Crafts and FUN!

Mahalo

Meeting Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84545267521?pwd=TXMua7FRocrUZnT5lph8S0ZLi9MoQF.1

Join us for a Pau Hana Membership Mixer at Coco Cantina!

Enjoy a taco bar for just $20 per member and spouse, and feel free to bring potential new members—they join us at no charge!

It’ll be a fun evening filled with great conversations, games, and even a little magic! Magic Pat will be performing live magic tricks for your entertainment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Saturday, April 19; 9 am-12 pm the Eco Satellite Club will be working at the Hawaii Island Home for Recovery and is asking for your help and support.

We are having mulch delivered on Thursday, April 17 and need help to spread mulch and clean out grow beds.

Working in the dirt not for you?  NO problem!  We also would appreciate any snacks or lunch items you can drop off.  

Our goal is to help start a garden for the residents and encourage self sufficiency, sustainablity, and restoration.

Join us for a Mini Mixer! Learn how to make lei po'o using artificial flowers and greenery. 

We will be provided with an instructor and supplies. The cost is $60 per person, and will be paid on the day of the event. 

This event will accomodate a maximum of 10 people - please don't hesitate to sign up.

Refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments as well.

*** REMINDER TUESDAY THE 22nd  *** Please Come & join us for another impactful event in Hilo across the King Kamehameha statue on Bayfront Hwy as we come together monthly & unite to combat veterans suicide.

Let's join forces on the 22nd of EVERY Month @ the Any Is Too Many - Together With Veterans - TWV Suicide Prevention & Awareness Campaign ** JUST FOR TODAY ** 10:40am-11:40am (Normally 11am-12pm) Due to another event

The Satellite SMVF & First Responders Club has joined forces with TWV HI, Hawaii Vet2Vet & The Guardian Foundation to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Every DAY, an average of 22 veterans across the United States lose their lives to suicide. Thanks to ongoing efforts such as sign-waving campaigns, educational classes & awareness initiatives, this number has decreased to 17.6. While this progress is encouraging, even one veteran suicide is one too many. To honor the lives lost & continue spreading awareness, we dedicate one hour on the 22nd of every month to holding signs & educating others, reminding everyone that help is available—because Any Is Too Many!

This in-person sign waving event aims to raise awareness & provide support to those who have served our country. Together, we can make a difference. Let's stand up against this critical issue & create a community that supports our heroes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your solidarity and contribute to a cause that truly matters. Mark your calendars for the 22nd of every month & join us for an hour filled with compassion, understanding & hope!

Veterans Crisis Line 988 Press 1
if you are a Service Member or a Veteran
Text ALOHA to 988
Chat 24/7 ON 988lifeline.org 

📅 Special Rotary Club of Hilo Meeting – April 25, 2025

Location: The Salvation Army – 219 Ponahawai St. in Hilo
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special off-site Rotary meeting on Friday, April 25th, hosted at the beautifully renovated Salvation Army location in Hilo. This is not our usual meeting spot—and for good reason!

We’ll be honored by the presence of our Honorable Mayor, Dr. Kimo Alameda—who will share his vision for Hawai‘i County and what’s ahead during his term as Mayor.

💡 Important Note:
Please RSVP by APRIL 19th so we can plan accordingly—lunch will be catered and I need an accurate headcount to ensure everyone is taken care of.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from our island’s leadership, connect with fellow Rotarians, and show support with a strong turnout.

📍 Reminder: This meeting will NOT be at the Grand Naniloa—please make note of the venue change!

See you all there!

Chocolate Tasting -- A Journey from the Cacoa Pod to the Yummy Final Product.  Your hosts: Treena Breyfogle, Gail Takaki, Amy Hamilton, and Alexy Katko.

$25 per person to include light pupus, a variety of chocolate tastes, a special chocolate nectar sorbet.  To maintain a reasonable cost per person, this is a BYOB to include alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.  Water will be available. No corking fee.  If you register, you MUST pay. Cash or check. NO credit cards.  The cap is 24 people.

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

The Friends Of The Children’s Justice Center 24 Hour Emergency Clothes Closet is ready to be filled. 

Our next mission is for every member to help provide a pair of underwear and plain old rubbah slippers for toddlers to adult sizes to help fill this closet. 

Donations will be collected at our May 9 & 23 membership meetings at The Grand Naniloa. 

Just a reminder that these children are pulled out at odd hours with nothing but the clothes they have on. Let’s fill this closet to capacity, so the Children know that there are people that Really Do Care About Them.

Service Above Self

Meeting Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84545267521?pwd=TXMua7FRocrUZnT5lph8S0ZLi9MoQF.1

On the anniversary of the devastating  Chilean tsunami of 1960, join us as we explore the powerful stories of resilience and recovery, connecting Chile to Hilo's own tsunami history. Enjoy a guided tasting of Chilean wines as you learn about disaster management and community strength in the face of adversity.

Price:  $30 per person

Please register by May 15th

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.

Oops—our apologies for the mix-up! It's actually $7 burgers and $5 draft beers (not tacos and margaritas). Thanks for your understanding—we hope you’re still hungry and thirsty for a good time!Please bring cash to pay your table host directly.

Your hosts:  Terianne Brown and Steve Pavao

A casual, relaxing pau hana time with our club Members!  Register today!  Space limited.

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 enjoy your meal and be seated before the President calls the meeting to order.

Board meeting follows immediately after the regular club meeting.

The Hilo Bewfest if our annual fundraiser..  Additional information is available at www.hilobrewfest.com.

Celebrate the New Year of Rotary with our new Rotary Leadership: District Officers, Assistant Governors, Club Presidents and Club Board Members along with our new District Governor, Nancy Cabral.

Paniolo Cowboy Fun!

BBQ with beef, chicken, corn and more...all chuck wagon style!

Horse Riding for Keiki and (and you, if you're brave enough!)

Line Dancing (instructions included)

Bring the kids, grandkids, partners & future Rotarians.

Rotarians please pay $50...all family and guests are FREE!

Please RSVP at: nancyd5000@gmail.com

CALLING ALL DOGS, CATS, BUNNIES!

ENCOURAGE YOUR HUMAN TO PARTICIPATE IN PET THERAPY AT HAWAII ISLAND DAY CARE.  PET THERAPY IS A RELAXING, FUN, STRESS REDUCING ACTIVITY THAT BENEFITS THE KUPUNA, AS WELL AS OUR FURRY FRIENDS!

YOUR FURRY FAMILY MEMBER SHOULD TO BE ON LEASH, CALM,  SOCIABLE, AND READY TO RECEIVE LOTS OF LOVE AND ATTENTION.

WE ARE TRYING TO SCHEDULE THIS ACTIVITY ONCE A MONTH, THE THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 1:30-2:30 P.M.  THE FIRST ONE IS JULY 15.  PLEASE REGISTER ASAP.

Optional walk for members on off-meeting Fridays.  More details to follow.

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

Peanut Butter Ministry serves the community with a hot meal. Rotary Club of Hilo helps every 5th Monday in the year at the Hilo Methodist Church, 374 Waianuenue Ave from 2-3:30 p.m.  Volunteers are encouraged to help prepare the meals (cut vegetables,open cans, make rice).

Optional walk for members on off-meeting Fridays.  More details to follow.

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

Board neeting immediately follows regular club meeting.

Optional walk for members on off-meeting Fridays.  More details to follow.

Aloha Club Members,

Please join us for our second visit to HIAC (Hawaii Island Adult Care) from 1:30-2:30 on Tuesday, August 19.  The participants loved cuddling, petting, and socializing with our furry friends! 

Even if you don't have a pet to share, come and spend time talking story with the kupuna.  They are such a joy!

If you have any questions, please text me - 808.896.4926.

See you next Tuesday!

Connie Ichinose, Membership

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

Inviting Rotarians and guests to bowl, cheer, get to know one another, and have fun!!!

Saturday, August 23, from 3:30-5:30PM

Dawn De Coito will be hosting a mini social event at 10 Pin Grill, which is the bowling alley at KMC, Volcano National Park. 

Lanes have been reserved. There are 9 spots available - please RSVP. Dawn will be providing the bowling lanes, and each person will be responsible to pay for their own food, drinks, and bowling shoe rental (if bowling).

If you don't want to bowl, you don't have to RSVP - come down and join us. You can watch, mingle, and eat. 

Two lanes have been reserved from 4-5pm. If you are bowling, please arrive at 3:30pm, as you will need to have bowling shoes. Shoe rental is $4 per person, and you must wear socks. 

Please wear your Rotary shirt - see you there!!!

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

Join us for a casual Saturday morning mixer at Coffee Notes in downtown Hilo! 

If coffee isn't your thing, they have matcha, herbal teas, and refreshing Italian sodas. Pair your drink with a light breakfast, like fresh scones, bagels, or hearty sandwiches, while you connect and talk story with fellow Rotarians.

Join in on this fulfilling new project.  Pet Therapy has become very popular to the Hawaii Island Adult Care participants.  The kupuna's spirits are lifted and yours will be too when you see their eyes light up and the big smiles that greet Rotarians and their furry FRIENDS!  

If you don't have a pet to share, you can still participate!  They love "talking story" with visitors and we always need help with the doggies. 

Hope you will consider helping out!  Connie, 808.896.4926 call/text

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

Join in on the fun! Thursday, Sept. 25 from 5-8 p.m. we'll be getting together for some "get to know you" FUN!  $10 for Rotarians/spouses/partners.  Potential members - no charge!

Meet at the Civic Auditorium's butler bldg (the one on the Suisan side of the civic, next to the baseball & soccer fields).  

Bring a potluck pupu dish to share.  Wine/beer will be provided.

This is a MEMBERSHIP MIXER so please invite any prospective members.

See you there!

The Peanut Butter Ministry serves the community with a hot meal. Rotary Club of Hilo helps every 5th Monday in the year. This event is held at the Hilo Methodist Church, 341 Waianuenue Ave from 2-4:00 p.m.  Volunteers are encouraged to help prepare the meals. Cut vegetables and open cans (tomatoes).