(For a more complete listing of events, go to KONAWEB's Big Island Events Calendar).

May 18, 2013
BENEFIT FOR PUNANA LEO O KONA IMMERSION SCHOOL - THE SCRIPT, KALOKO NEW INDUSTRIAL AREA
Time: 2PM - Midnite. Tickets $10 at the door. Activities both indoors and outdoors: inside will be live music, hula and keiki jumping castles; outside will be merchandise, craft booths and food vendors, henna tattoos, face painting and crafts for the keiki. Families are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, small coolers, and small fold-out tables. Enjoy the day! Earlier in the afternoon, local school children and halau will take the stage, along with Micah DeAguiar, Bula Akamu, Pomai Brown and Friends, Ali`i Kama`aina and Hel Mele No, Kalani Pe`a and KAPA radio, with big-name acts Sudden Rush and The Steppas later. The Script is a new-1000-person capacity venue located below Costco on the corner of Kanalani and Lawehana streets.

May 18, 2013
IKEBANA PROGRAM - KAILUA-KONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Nobuko Humphries will present a program at the Kailua-Kona Public Library demonstrating Ikebana, the Japanese art of formal flower arrangement with special regard to balance, harmony, and form. Time: 3:30-4:30pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona, a non-profit organization, this program is offered free as a community service. For more information, call 331-1781 or email folk@folkhawaii.com or visit www.folkhawaii.com

May 18, 2013
SWINGIN' SOUNDS CONCERT - KAILUA-KONA
Enjoy swing music and big band songs of Chicago, Westside Story, Satchmo, The Sound of Music and more performed LIVE by the Chamber Orchestra of Kona! Time: 5 to 6:30 PM at Makae`o Pavilion at Old Airport Beach Park. Free to the public. For more information, call 808-987-4129 or email AlohaJulieChing@gmail.com

May 18, 2013
HULA ARTS AT KILAUEA - HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Time: 10:30-11:30am. Hula featuring Halau Kahula O Nawahine Noho Pu'ukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopi`i. This inspired outdoor presentation will take place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service should call (808) 967-8222 or email julie@volcanoartcenter.org with at least two weeks notice. This program is supported in part by the County of Hawai'i Department of Research and Development and the Hawai`i Tourism Authority. Event is free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For more info, call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org

May 19, 2013
"KOKUA KAILUA" VILLAGE STROLL AND HULIHE`E PALACE MONTHLY EVENT - KAILUA-KONA
Free Hawaiian music featuring the Merrie Monarchs men's glee club and Kumu Hula Etua Lopes and his Halau Na Pua Ui O Hawai`i on the Palace's South Lawn at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawaii. Bring your own beach mat or chair. Before and after the Palace performance, stroll thru historic Kailua Village (the Stroll starts at 1pm & goes till 6pm), enjoy oceanside cafes and restaurants, local musicians & artists. For more info about the Palace event, email hulihee@ilhawaii.net. For info about the Village Stroll, call 808-936-9202, email dorlenechao@yahoo.com or visit historickailuavillage.com

May 19, 2013
5th ANNUAL ROYAL TEA BENEFIT - FOUR SEASONS HUALAI RESORT
A benefit for Hospice of Kona, from 1:30-3:30pm in the Four Seasons' Hualalai Ballroom A, featuring tea served with assorted pastries, finger sandwiches, scones and clotted cream; a fabulous Silent Auction; hat contest; live music. $47 person, open seating; tables of 10, $500. For reservations and infomation, call 324-7700.

May 25, 2013
HAWAI`I ISLAND COMMUNITY GATHERING; WORLDWIDE MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO - MAKAE`O PAVILION, OLD AIRPORT BEACH PARK
2pm. Panel discussion with Dr. Melissa Yee of Seeds of Truth; Dr. Hector Valenquela of Univ. of Hawai`i Dept. of Agriculture; Mauna o Wakea, Idle No More Hawai`i.

(More events can be found on KONAWEB's Big Island Events Calendar).