Posts Tagged ‘ Alii Drive ’

PATH Fun Run Coming Sunday

October 4, 2012
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Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii presents the 27th Annual PATH Run on Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 a.m. with the Start and Finish at Hale Halawai on Alii Drive.   The PATH Run offers a 5 km walk/run, a 10 km run and a free keiki dash. This event, which is Kona’s traditional kickoff to Ironman week, is a family friendly FUNdraiser benefiting the PATH Bike Ed Safety Program for Hawaii Island 4th graders.   Entry forms and in-person registration are available at Big Island Running Company and Bike Works until Friday October 5 and…

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Lions Club Vision Charity Walk Set for September 30

September 10, 2012
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The West Hawaii Lions Club consisting of the Hamakua, Waimea, Waikoloa, Kohala, Kaloko Branch, Kailua Kona, and Lions Club of Kona will be holding a charity walk- Walk for Vision and Hearing” to benefit the Hawaii Lions Foundation.   The Hawaii Lions Foundation, is the non-profit arm of Hawaii Lions. One of their programs, includes the “Uninsured/Underinsured” hearing and vision program for Hawaii school children. Monies raised from the charity walk remains in Hawaii to help fund their initiatives, including the continued hearing and vision screening in public schools statewide.   The “Walk for Vision…

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Christmas Craft EGstravaganza Needs Vendors

September 4, 2012
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Craft and food vendors are invited to participate in the twenty-fifth (Silver) Anniversary of the  Christmas Craft “EG”stravaganza at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium on Friday evening and Saturday, November 16 and 17.   This Christmas tradition is eagerly anticipated every year and remains the largest and a very popular Christmas craft fair on the Big Island, with vendors from throughout the state of Hawaii and even from California.   Craft applications are available in Hilo at Burgado’s Fine Woods in the Hata Building and in Kona at Pikake Beads on Alii Drive.  Call EGplants…

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Kailua Village Stroll is Sunday

August 25, 2012
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Kailua Village Stroll is Sunday

Historic Kailua Village invites visitors and residents to stroll oceanfront Alii Drive, shop and dine during the monthly Kokua Kailua, which is coming up tomorrow, Sunday, August 26. Savor all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway from 1pm until 6pm during Kokua Kailua. The festive marketplace atmosphere is complemented by Historic Kailua Village’s many unique shops and restaurants. And this being election season, strollers may also expect to have opportunities to meet candidates for office who may be attending.  At tomorrow’s event, expect to see former Governor…

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Kailua Village Stroll Set for Sunday, August 26

August 17, 2012
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Kailua Village Stroll Set for Sunday, August 26

Historic Kailua Village invites visitors and residents to stroll oceanfront Alii Drive, shop and dine during the monthly Kokua Kailua, which is coming up Sunday, August 26.   Savor all the sights, sounds and flavors of summer as Alii Drive becomes a pedestrian-only walkway from 1pm until 6pm during Kokua Kailua. The festive marketplace atmosphere is complemented by Historic Kailua Village’s many unique shops and restaurants.   For families and friends, visitors and kamaaina, this free event is designed to rally support for merchants and restaurants and remind everyone to shop, dine and buy local. …

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Kokua Kailua Set for Sunday, May 20

May 9, 2012
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Kokua Kailua Set for Sunday, May 20

Historic Kailua Village will once again ramp up the fun for Kokua Kailua on Sunday, May 20.   During the event,  oceanfront Alii Drive is transformed into a pedestrian-only walkway from 1pm until 6pm. Kokua Kailua presents kama’aina and visitors a unique opportunity to stroll in and out of the array of shops and restaurants in Historic Kailua Village. And there is the added bonus of dozens of vendors lining Alii Drive with tempting island-made crafts, art, and more. Free entertainment on the lawn at Hulihee Palace begins at 4:00pm. The next Kokua Kailua will be…

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New Pedestrian Program Starts in Kailua Village

March 14, 2012
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Kailua Village Business Improvement District has been working to enhance public spaces including walkability in and around Historic Kailua Village. With the uptick evident in general business growth, there is also a related increase in pedestrians and motorists.   As part of a pilot program to promote pedestrian safety, Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) is partnering with the Hawaii County Department of Public Works to implement PedFlags (pedestrian flags). The pilot has begun at the busy 3-way crosswalk intersection of Alii Drive and Hualalai Road on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.   The PedFlag program…

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Ironman Road Closures Continue

October 6, 2011
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 Ironman Triathlon World Championship is Saturday, but road closues started Thursday for roads right in Kailua Village.  Through Saturday, roads throughout West Hawaii will be closed or restricted, as far north as Hawi, so residents and visitors should plan accordingly.  The police and Ironman officials’ goal is to keep all the race competitors and drivers safe; road closures facilitate that. The race officially starts at 6:30 a.m. Saturday for pros and at 7 a.m. for all others with the swim in Kailua Bay.  Athletes will start coming out of the water as early and transitioning…

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California Man Dies in West Hawaii Bike Crash

July 21, 2011
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From Hawaii Police Department: A California man has died from injuries sustained when he fell off his bicycle. On July 14, Kona patrol officers responded to a 1:18 a.m. report of a crashing sound on the 75-6100 block of Alii Drive and found a man lying next to a bicycle. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Anthony Hernandez of Simi Valley, California, had been riding the bike when he lost control, fell and struck his head on the pavement. He was not wearing a helmet. Fire-rescue personnel took him to Kona Community Hospital in critical condition…

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