The Na’alehu Library is a small outpost in the village, but it offers internet access as well as access to the entire state library system.
You can search the Hawai’i State Public Library System to locate books and media of interest. You can then request items to be sent to your local library. It’s great to have access to so many media items.
Admittedly, the Hawai’i Library System is limited in some items, but it still has many items I’m searching for. If only, I had to time to read all the books I’m interested in.
There will be a Ho’olaule’a at Honu’apo. The Ho’olaule’a will be held on Sunday September 5th from 10am-5pm. There will be music, hula, food, crafts, silent auction, cultural demonstrations, and door prizes. This is a free event. For more information visit the Ka ‘Ohana O Honu’apo website: http://www.honuapopark.org/.
The Punalu’u Bake Shop is located in Na’alehu is one of my favorite places to visit on the island. The Punalu’u Bake Shop is known island wide for it’s sweetbread, but a visit to the bake shop means a lilikoi malasada is in the future.
John says Howzit? outside the Bakery entrance.
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The Punalu’u Bake Shop grounds are relaxing and enjoyable. There is plenty of room for a small or large party to enjoy a tasty treat or one of the daily plate lunch specials.
The bakery case is always full of fresh baked goods. Malasadas, turnovers, cream puffs,
John selected a lilikoi malada for his treat on this visit. Check out the video at the bottom to see his response to eating his tasty treat.
After, you eat or grab a quick beverage make sure to take time to walk around the beautiful grounds.
Most of the plants are labeled, and there is a also a culinary garden demonstrating many of the island fruit plants.
Punalu’u Bake Shop
Route 11 in Na`alehu (Big Island)
Hawai`i 96722
Toll Free: 1-866-366-3501
Big Island: 929-7343
Here’s a video of our visit to the Punalu’u Bake Shop:
The Na’alehu Independence Day Parade was held along with the annual rodeo on July 3, 2010. The streets were lined with people out to see the festivities. The parade was full of people and business from the community.
The Na’alehu Hongwanji held there Obon Festival on May 29, 2010. It was the first celebration of the Obon season, and just happened to be the closest one to my home. I’m hoping to start attending the dharma classes at the Na’alehu Hongwanji. It was interesting to see how they had more than 1000 members in the early part of the last century, but they are now down to about 30 members, and share the space with a local church.
The festival started around 3pm, with booths, visiting dancers, and food keeping everyone entertained. It was a beautiful day for an Obon dance.
Puna Taiko Club invited members of the audience to try out the taiko. I was certainly excited to try. I didn’t want to give back the sticks, but of course I did.
Here’s a quick video of the Na’alehu Obon Festival.
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