10 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY Kona library holds annual Holiday Ornament Contest WEST HAWAII TODAY Kailua-Kona Public Library’s annual Holiday Ornament Contest gets underway this week. Keiki, teens and adults are encouraged to take part in the free contest by filling out an entry form and dropping off their creations starting Tuesday through Nov. 30 at the library’s circulation desk. There is no cost to enter and three age category winners will receive a $20 gift card donated by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Ornaments must be no larger than a 4-inch cube and must hang from a hook. Glass and edible ornaments will not be accepted. Public voting will run Dec. 1-14. Winners will be announced on Dec. 15. Info: 327-4327, elizabeth.poire@librarieshawaii. org. GET IN and GET OUT CalendaR Due to space constraints, the Get IN & Get OUT Calendar is not included in today’s print edition. It can be found online at www.westhawaiitoday.com. West Hawaii Today apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. KOHOMUA: ‘Being part of the community is showcasing the community’ ➠ Continued from page 3 Schedule but attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for laying on the grass lawn. In addition, cold tapasstyle dishes and libations including water, red and white wine, and two varieties of beer and kombucha will be available for sale; cash only. In keeping with the store’s tradition of featuring as many local items as possible, the series is also plucking its talent from nearby sources, such as Saturday’s headliner, who was born and raised in Ka’u. “It’s truly important to us to feature local talent like it is truly important to us to feature local products in the store,” said Kavanagh. “We did not want to have headliners from the mainland or somewhere else, we wanted to feature great local talent because there is a lot of great local content here … and being part of the community is showcasing the community.” A 2002 Ka’u High School graduate, Akamu spent a year studying at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas before realizing music — the very thing he enjoyed taking part in with his family growing up in Ka’u — was what he wanted to do in life. “I didn’t grow up wealthy, I grew up in plantation home in Pahala with nothing much. That’s why music was my passion. It never failed me, it always kept me happy, and I wanted it to be a part of my life,” he said. With the dream of being a professional musician, he decided to take it to the next level by attending one of the most prestigious music schools in the U.S., the Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 2007, he earned his master’s degree with specialty in vocals and guitar. Up until the past year, he was a teacher at Kahakai Elementary School, instrumental in revitalizing the school’s ukulele ensemble in recent years. Today, he’s a full-time, professional musician who performs Sundays through Tuesdays and at least three wedding gigs each week and is looking forward to Saturday’s performance in Captain Cook. “It’s great,” he said about coming back to Kealakekua Ranch Center, Saturday: Bula Akamu Dec. 10: John Keawe Jan. 14: Alii Keana’aina Feb. 11: Micah DeAguiar where he has performed for several community events in the past. “It’s great for people on that side because it’s fun for the people who live up there. That’s the old Kona and we got to get back to old Kona — we can’t forget old Kona, it’s where it all started.” Though just four Saturdays are planned for the series at this time, organizers are open to continuing it beyond February, said Kavanagh. “If it’s a hit and the community and people are enjoying and it’s popular, then of course we would, I would personally love for it to continue on because for me that would help us fulfill that need that we see in the community for a chance for people that live in the southern part to have a place closer to home where they can have family entertainment and relaxation,” she said. Denny’s is proud to sponsor non-profi t local charities. For further contact, please call Kara or Ali Sahito at Denny’s. 808-327-2184 *See restaurant for details. Limit two free kid’s entrées from the Kid’s menu per one adult entrée and beverage purchase. Children must be 10 years old or younger and accompanied by an adult. KIDS EAT FREE EVERY SUNDAY & TUESDAY between 4pm to 10pm DENNY’S KONA Franchise Location DENNY’S is proud of our veterans and we like to show it! Veterans, active, non-active, retired personnel with valid ID – Come in between 5am to noon this Veterans Day, 11/11, and have a FREE Grand Slam on us. Mahalo for your service - Kara, Ali, Allison, & our Denny’s-Kona Ohana
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