BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pacific Tsunami Museum - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tsunami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pacific Tsunami Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241031T202520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T205443Z UID:19230-1743847200-1743868800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - April 5th DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\nMore details to be released closer to the date. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n  \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nMay 3rd\nJune 7th\nAugust 2nd\nSeptember 6th\nOctober 4th \n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-april-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250301T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241031T201227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T203441Z UID:19228-1740823200-1740844800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - March 3rd DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\n\nMore details to be released closer to the date. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n  \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nApril 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month\nMay 3rd\nJune 7th\nJuly 5th\nAugust 2nd \n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-march-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241031T022906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T201010Z UID:19224-1738404000-1738425600@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - February 1st DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\nMore details to be released closer to the date. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n  \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nMarch 1st\nApril 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month\nMay 3rd\nJune 7th\nJuly 5th \n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-feb-2025/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250104T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241031T022357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T022533Z UID:19215-1735984800-1736006400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday – January 4th DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\nJanuary is Volcano Awareness Month!\nMore details to be released closer to the date. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n  \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nFebruary 1st\nMarch 1st\nApril 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month\nMay 3rd\nJune 7th \n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-jan-2025/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241116T014342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T014436Z UID:19276-1735689600-1735775999@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed - New Years Day DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Wednesday\, January 1st in observation of New Years Day.\nWe will re-open Thursday\, January 2nd\, 2025 with normal hours. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/closed3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241116T014046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T014122Z UID:19272-1735084800-1735171199@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed - Christmas DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Wednesday\, December 25th in observation of Christmas.\nWe will re-open Thursday\, December 26\, 2024 with normal hours. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/closed2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241214T100000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241125T203634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T205022Z UID:19286-1734170400-1734170400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Human Wave: A Tsunami Awareness Campaign DESCRIPTION:Imagine Being Part of Something Amazing…\nPicture this: a sea of blue-clad community members flowing through downtown Hilo\, creating a moving wave of awareness! We’re introducing something completely new – the Human Wave: a Tsunami Awareness Campaign . This isn’t your typical awareness campaign – it’s an interactive\, dynamic movement where YOU become part of the message. \n\n\nWhat’s The Human Wave?\nThink flash mob meets community outreach! As a large group 50+ members\, we will be going door-to-door as one blue human wave through downtown Hilo. We will be creating an unforgettable visual symbol of tsunami awareness while connecting with our community. Whether you’re outgoing or shy\, there’s a perfect spot for you in our wave – from sharing information to simply being part of this moving mob. \n\n\nWhy This Matters\nIt’s been almost 40 years since Hawaii’s last deadly tsunami\, but our mission remains crucial: no one should ever again die in Hawaii due to a tsunami. As Hilo’s most tsunami-impacted area in the islands\, we must ensure our growing community stays informed and prepared. \n\n\n\n\nDress Code: Ride the Blue Wave!\nJoin our ocean of blue! Wear your favorite blue outfit or rock a Pacific Tsunami Museum shirt\n (available at the museum with a special 20% event discount). From navy to azure\, any shade\n of blue works - the more blue\, the better! \n\n\n\n OUR PARTNERS\n\nMuseum Square: East Hawaii Cultural Center\, Science and Technology Museum\, & Mokupapapa Discovery Center \n\n\n\n\nDay Schedule\n\nCheck in Coffee Hour • 10AM – 11AM\nCoffee Hour is a pre-event gathering at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. We encourage all volunteers to join for the full hour to enjoy refreshments\, welcomes\, and to be assigned a “wave.”\nHuman Tsunami Unleashed •  11AM – 1PM\nVolunteers are unleashed in ‘waves’ with a team leader and assigned different blocks to “hit.” Volunteers will be given handouts to hand out.\nEnd at EHCC Holiday Sale • 1PM – 2PM\nWe gather back together as a group at East Hawaii Cultural Center who is having their annual local Holiday Art Sale. Find items from local artists and makers. \nReady to make waves? Join us in this unique community movement!\n\nRSVP \n\n\n SHARE ONLINE\n\n\n\nTwitter\n\n\nFacebook URL:https://tsunami.org/event/humanwave/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240625T000528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T000528Z UID:18810-1733565600-1733587200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - December 7th DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required)\, a free special keiki activity\, and live music. \nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n  \nMore details to be announced closer to the date. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-december-7th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241116T013828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T014351Z UID:19268-1732752000-1732838399@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed - Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Thursday\, November 28 in observation of Thanksgiving.\nWe will re-open Friday\, November 29\, 2024 with normal hours. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/closed1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241102T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240625T000424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T224924Z UID:18807-1730541600-1730563200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - November 2nd DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\nZero Waste Hawaii will be visiting the Pacific Tsunami Museum with information for Hilo’s reusable wears system.\nKumu Robert Beebe of Lei Hulu O Hilo (Auntie Doreen Henderson’s lineage) will be showcasing his feather lei expertise with a small demo and display.\nInterested parties who would like to take classes with him\, here is the chance to ask!\nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon.\nKeiki and Adult facepainting by Rachel Sanchez \nKalo & Cream on the steps of the museum! \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n  \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nDecember 7th\nJanuary 4th URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-nov/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241101T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241101T210000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241018T203046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T233353Z UID:19183-1730484000-1730494800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Día de Los Muertos Fundraiser Party DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate life with a party!\n\n\n\nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum cordially invites you to celebrate Black and White Night at our Día de los Muertos: Honor the Ancestors Party! Join us for a festive Day of the Dead celebration in remembrance of our departed loved ones and rejoice in life’s splendor with your fellow partygoers. \nGuests are treated to an unforgettable evening of delicious culinary treats pairing with themed cocktails from Hilo’s favorite spot\, The Temple Bar. Dress to impress\, and dance your way into the evening with live music from Jazz Mele and performance from UH Hilo Dance Club! \n\nTicket Prices\nMuseum Member Price – $100\nNon-Member Price – $120\nAt the Door Price – $150 \nProceeds support the Pacific Tsunami Museum\, the Science and Technology Museum\, East Hawaii Cultural Center\, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center \n\nMust be 21 years or older to attend. \nFor sponsorship information\, contact admin@tsunami.org \nBy attending this event\, you consent to the use of your image or likeness by the Pacific Tsunami Museum and the photographer for all purposes. \n\n\n\n\n\n OUR PARTNERS\n\nTemple Bar\, Science and Technology Museum\, East Hawaii Cultural Center & Mokupāpapa Discovery Center \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 1\, 2024\, 6:00 – 9:00pm\nKaikodo Ballroom\nScience and Technology Museum\n64 Keawe St\, Hilo\, HI \n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\nTicket Prices\nMuseum Member Price – $100\nNon-Member Price – $120\nAt the Door Price – $150 \n\n\n\n\nTwitter\n\n\nFacebook URL:https://tsunami.org/event/ancestors-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Kaikodo Ballroom\, 64 Keawe St\, Hilo\, Hi 96720\, 64 Keawe St\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241026T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20241009T232935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T233122Z UID:19130-1729951200-1729958400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Museum Square: Spooky Square 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Hilo Museum Square presents: Spooky Square!\nA FREE family-friendly trick-or-treat event \nSaturday\, October 26th\, 2:00-4:00 PM \nThe Downtown Hilo Museum Square presents Spooky Square 2024! The Museum Square has partnered with businesses around the block for a free family-friendly trick-or-treat event. Put on your costumes\, and spend the afternoon exploring Downtown Hilo and collecting tricks or treats. Happy Halloween! \nMore participating businesses coming soon!… \n\n\nEast Hawai‘i Cultural Center\n\n\nHawai‘i Science and Technology Museum\n\n\nMokupāpapa Discovery Center\n\n\nPacific Tsunami Museum\n\n\nBig Island Bookbuyers\n\n\nBig Island Climbing\n\n\nCrazy Beautiful\n\n\nRK Woods  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/spooky-square-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241009T130000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240921T010946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T012451Z UID:19063-1728466200-1728478800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Fall Break Workshop - History & Science Keiki Adventure Day with Keiki Labs! DESCRIPTION:Program Type: 1 Day Workshop\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9th\, 2024\nTime: 9:30am – 1:30pm\nLocation: Pacific Tsunami Museum\nEnrollment Fee: $60  (no discounts available at this time)\nAge Group: 6-12 years (Drop-Off)\nDeadline to Register: Tuesday\, October 8th\, by 11:30 AM \nTake Home: Participants will take home their crafted Big Island map and a packet of volcano powder to recreate the eruptions. \nProgram Description: Fall Break Workshop\, join Keiki Labs at the Pacific Tsunami Museum\, where keiki will learn about island formation\, dive into volcanoes\, enjoy fun with edible lava\, and uncover Hilo’s history! \nWhat to Expect: \nCraft Your Own Big Island  – Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic history and agriculture while making your own Big Island map using air clay. This activity beautifully connects real volcanic phenomena with fun science reactions. \nFizzy Volcanoes & Sweet Eruptions – Dive into the world of acid-base reactions. Formulate your own fizzy volcano powder and feel the cool sensations as you taste sweet eruptions! \nA Guided Tour of Pacific Tsunami Museum (PTM) – Meet Cindi\, the president of the PTM for insightful stories. \nBYOL – Bring your own Lunch! \n\n\n\n\n \nfor questions email info@keikilabs.com or call 808-202-2889 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://tsunami.org/event/fallbreakworkshop/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241005T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240625T000144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T222207Z UID:18805-1728122400-1728144000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - October 5th DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).\n\nHawaii Keiki Museum will be visiting the Pacific Tsunami Museum with activities and information for families. Very exciting!\nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon.\nKeiki and Adult facepainting by Rachel Sanchez\nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.\n\n\nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nNovember 2nd\nDecember 7th URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-oct/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241002T150000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240920T223239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T223552Z UID:19028-1727863200-1727881200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Workshop - History & Science Keiki Adventure Day with Keiki Labs! DESCRIPTION:Program Type: 1 Day Workshop\nLocation: Pacific Tsunami Museum\nEnrollment Fee: $150  (no discounts available at this time)\nAge Group: 6-12 years (Drop-Off)\nDeadline to Register: Tuesday\, October 2nd\, by 11:30 AM \nTake Home: Participants will take home their crafted Big\nIsland map and a packet of volcano powder to recreate\nthe eruptions. \nProgram Description:While your children embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and creativity at the Pacific Tsunami Museum with Keiki Labs\, parents can enjoy their own delightful day exploring the beauty and charm of Hilo\, Hawaii. It’s a win-win for everyone! \nWhat to Expect: \nCraft Your Own Big Island  – Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic history and agriculture while making your own Big Island map using air clay. This activity beautifully connects real volcanic phenomena with fun science reactions. \nFizzy Volcanoes & Sweet Eruptions – Dive into the world of acid-base reactions. Formulate your own fizzy volcano powder and feel the cool sensations as you taste sweet eruptions! \nCarbon Dioxide Magic –  Generate Carbon Dioxide\, capture it in a balloon\, and use it to extinguish a candle. Science has never been this fun! \nA Guided Tour of Pacific Tsunami Museum (PTM) – Meet Cindi\, the president of the PTM for insightful stories. \n\n\n\n\nfor questions email info@keikilabs.com or call  808-202-2889 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://tsunami.org/event/workshopoct2/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240928T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240822T001255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T002135Z UID:19011-1727517600-1727532000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Disaster Prep Fair: Waimea\, HI Emergency Preparedness Event | Sept 28 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 28th\, Disaster Prep Fair\nKahilu Town Hall | 67-1182 Lindsey Road\, Waimea HI 96743 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nThis fair is to raise community awareness about disaster preparedness\, emergency response\, and community resilience. Learn about the hazards in your area\, what you are most susceptible to\, and how you can better prepare yourself in the event of an emergency. \nThere will be a wide variety of partners at the fair\, ranging from local county entities to federal agencies; all with the common goal of informing the public on disasters as it pertains to their role. Learn about how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory tracks volcanic activity\, how Pacific Tsunami Warning Center tracks tsunamis\, how National Weather Service monitors tropical cyclones\, and much more. \nLearn how to create an evacuation kit\, build your own family plan catered to your needs\, and enhance the resilience in your community. Along with all the valuable information\, the public can also participate in giveaways\, keiki ID services\, enjoy delicious food and meet their emergency management professionals face to face. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to increase your preparedness to all hazards Hawai’i faces. \nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director Cindi Preller will be giving a free presentation!\nFor more information visit : link here URL:https://tsunami.org/event/prepfairwaimea/ LOCATION:Kahilu Town Hall\, 67-1182 Lindsey Road\, Waimea\, HI\, 96743\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240907T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240625T000031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T014932Z UID:18803-1725703200-1725724800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - September 7th DESCRIPTION:September is Hawaiian History Month!\nFrom 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required)\, a free special keiki activity\, and live music. \nKeiki will have the chance to visit with Avalon (they/them) who has a big\, free hands-on kapa demo and teaching about natural plant dyes that you can make at home! In addition\, a new scavenger hunt for the keiki inside of the museum focased on the history of Hawaii Island. \nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org \n\n\n\n\n \nUpcoming First Saturday dates:\nOctober 5th\nNovember 2nd\nDecember 7th URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-sept/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T150000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20230829T070551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T232311Z UID:17911-1725703200-1725721200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival DESCRIPTION:Pacific Tsunami Museum will have an information booth at He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival!\nThe 25th Annual He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival will be held on Saturday\, September 7\, from 10 am to 3 pm in Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park. \nThe festival\, which celebrates the Queen’s birthday and pays tribute to the historical significance of Lili‘uokalani Gardens\, will include music\, hula\, arts\, crafts\, food\, demonstrations\, children’s games\, and cultural activities.  In addition\, hundreds of dancers will perform a mass hula as floral blossoms are dropped from a helicopter. \nThe County of Hawaiʻi invites the public to attend this alcohol-free\, drug-free and litter-free event coordinated in collaboration with private enterprises\, community organizations\, and numerous government agencies. \nFor more information call the Department of Parks & Recreation’s Culture & Education Division at (808) 961-8706. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/liliuokalani-festival/ LOCATION:Lili’uokalani Gardens\, 189 Lihiwai St #151\, Hilo\, 96720\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240912T221327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T223413Z UID:19040-1725148800-1727740799@tsunami.org SUMMARY:2024 Give Aloha Campaign w/Foodland DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Tsunami Museum is participating in Give Aloha\, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program.\nHow It Works:\nFrom September 1-30\, customers are invited to make donations of up to $249 to participating Hawaii non-profit organizations at checkout. Donations are accepted at any Foodland\, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms checkout. Foodland will match a portion of each donation. Individuals must use their own Maika’i number to make a donation. Donations made without a Maika’i number will not be matched. \nHow to Donate:\nAt checkout\, present your Maika’i card (or provide your number) and inform the cashier that you would like to donation to the\nPacific Tsunami Museum\, code number 79155.\n1. Round up your purchase\,\n2. Donate 250 Maika’i points to equal a $5 donation\,\n3. Purchase Give Aloha merchandise designed by artist Suzanne Jennerich\,\nor 4. Make a monetary donation up to $249 per organization; any portion exceeding $249 will not be matched.\nIf you do not have a Maika’i card/number\, you may request to establish one. Your donation will be added to your grocery purchase total. The amount you donate and the name of our organization will appear on your receipt. Donations must be payable to Foodland or Sack N Save. \nAcknowledgement of Your Donation:\nDonor names will not be released to our organization. Therefore\, if you would like to us to know of your gift\, please contact us directly so that we may properly acknowledge your gift. You may ask the cashier for a duplicate receipt to submit to us. \nAre These Contributions Tax Deductible?\nThese contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please save your store receipt for tax purposes since it will be the only record you will have of your donation(s). \nMatching Gift:\nMatching gifts will be determined at the end of the program. Our organization will receive 100% of all customer donations given to us\, plus each donation made with a Maika’i card\, will be partially matched by a gift from Foodland. \n\nWant to make a Give Aloha donation online?\nYou can! It’s a little involved\, but you may find it convenient. Here’s how. \n\nVisit https://shop.foodland.com/.\nAt the upper-right corner\, click Sign In or Register (assuming you are not already signed in).\nMake sure to provide your Maika‘i card number when registered and signed in.\nClick “Donate Today” in the big Give Aloha banner image.\nSelect a Give Aloha amount (max is $249) and click Add to Cart.\nClick the shopping cart button (“Cart”) at the top right of the screen\, then click Review Cart.\nIn the Enter a Note box\, type: Pacific Tsunami Museum\, code 79155\nClick Checkout.\nSpecify Pickup (not Delivery). You will not actually be picking anything up if you are just making a donation\, but you still need to specify pickup.\nSelect a pickup time\, and then click Continue to Contact Information.\nFor Order Instructions for Personal Shopper\, type: Pacific Tsunami Museum\, code 79155\nClick Continue to Pay and Place Order.\nAdd a billing address if needed and then click Add Card and Place Order to complete the transaction. Save or print your receipt.\n\nMahalo nui loa for your support! URL:https://tsunami.org/event/2024-give-aloha-campaign-w-foodland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240824T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240824T190000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240819T012729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T015430Z UID:18987-1724518800-1724526000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Night **postponed** DESCRIPTION:Due to the approaching storm\, we’ve decided to postpone our Member Appreciation Night at the Pacific Tsunami Museum.\nWe look forward to rescheduling the event and encourage everyone to focus on storm preparedness.\nRemember\, preparedness is key.\nFor additional information\, please visit hawaiicounty.gov/\nStay safe and take care of each other.\nMahalo for your understanding\,\nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum ‘Ohana\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nBe part of an unforgettable evening at the Pacific Tsunami Museum!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the approaching storm\, we’ve decided to postpone our Member Appreciation Night at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. \nWe look forward to rescheduling the event and encourage everyone to focus on storm preparedness. \nRemember\, preparedness is key.\nFor additional information\, please visit hawaiicounty.gov/ \nStay safe and take care of each other.\nMahalo for your understanding\, \nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum ‘Ohana \n\nLearn more about Membership and join today\n\n\n\nAdmission\nFREE for active members \nRSVPs are encouraged \n\nRSVP URL:https://tsunami.org/event/membernightaugust/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240804T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240804T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240624T235909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T205616Z UID:18801-1722765600-1722787200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - August 3rd DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required)\, a free special family activity\, and live music. \nAugust is back-to-school month and we have to ask –\nDo you have an Ohana Go-Bag Ready? \nDo you have an evacuation plan?\nCheck in with us about important life-saving preparedness at First Saturday! It might just save your life one day. \nBonus:\nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon.\nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \nUpcoming First Saturday dates: \nSeptember 7th\nOctober 5th\nNovember 2nd\nDecember 7th \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-august-3rd/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240727T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240727T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240625T001925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T202856Z UID:18812-1722070800-1722088800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Tsunami Summer Jam DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day of storytelling\, hero tales\, and interactive activities at the Pacific Tsunami Museum! This event is put on in collaboration with the National Weather Service\, County of Hawaiʻi Water Safety\, Hawai’i County Civil Defense\, and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency \nTo manage capacity\, entire museum visit (including the reading session) is limited to the 2-hour time slot you select. \n\nStorybook readings in English\, Hawaiian\, and Tagalog\nMeet the Tsunami Heroes\, learn their stories\, and get your storybook autographed\n“Ask Me A Question” with experts!\nSpecial Activity Areas\nExplore the exhibits within the museum\n\n\nFamilies are invited to explore the Pacific Tsunami Museum and participate in these exciting events! We look forward to seeing you there!\n\nRSVP Here\nor call (808) 935-0926\n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/tsunamisummerjam/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240706T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240706T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240604T211539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T005928Z UID:18761-1720260000-1720274400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - July 6th DESCRIPTION:From 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required)\, a free special keiki activity\, and live music. \nBreak a Rock! Keiki will get the chance to learn about the geology of Hawaii’s islands and how geological activities such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions can cause a tsunami!  Keiki will get the chance to break and take a geode home while supplies last. Recommended for Keiki Grade 3-8th. \nPTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions in the earlier part of the afternoon. \n \nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturday-july-6th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240629T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240629T190000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240605T000509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T010822Z UID:18767-1719680400-1719687600@tsunami.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Pride Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of LGBTQ+ performances and celebration on Saturday June 29th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Sign up today to be a part of our open mic night featuring poets\, actors\, singers\, musicians\, dancers\, storytellers\, drag performers\, and performance artists. Crowd Favorites will receive a special prizes 🙂 \nAdmission is free\, so come and be part of this night of creativity and expression. \nSign up ahead of time to secure your spot on stage. \nCelebrate Pride with us in a welcoming and inclusive environment. All ages are welcome! \n  \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/pride2024/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240616T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240616T190000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240613T015811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T015853Z UID:18783-1718559000-1718564400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Tsunami Watch Party at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum for an exclusive premiere of\nCNN’s Violent Earth\, Episode 3: Tsunami.\nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum assisted with this production and is excited to show off the end result!\nAfter the episode\, stay to talk story with Tsunami Experts and Museum Staff.\n\n  \nIf you RSVP ahead of time\, this event will be free to attend.\nSeats will increase to $5 day of\, except for PTM Members.\nThere will be small tapas and refreshments available.  \nDoors Open at 5:30pm; Episode Starts Live at 6:00pm \n\nRSVP Here : link\nor scan this qr code with your phone\nor call the Museum at (808)935-0926\n \n\nThese museum events are in large part thanks to the Edmund C. Olsen Trust No. 2’s philanthropic matching initiative\, and for a limited time\, donations to the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s 30th Anniversary Fund will be TRIPLED\, turning your $5 donation into a $15 donation. \n \n  \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/watchparty/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240408T094656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T200223Z UID:18648-1717840800-1717855200@tsunami.org SUMMARY:World Oceans Day at Kalākaua Park DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Hilo Museum Square Presents \nWorld Oceans Day 2024\nSaturday\, June 8th in Kalākaua Park\, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM\n  \nJoin the Downtown Hilo Museum Square (East Hawai‘i Cultural Center\, Hawai‘i Science and Technology Museum\, Mokupāpapa Discovery Center\, and Pacific Tsunami Museum) for our 3rd annual World Ocean Day event. This is a free family-friendly event aimed at highlighting our kuleana\, our responsibility\, in caring for our oceans\, conservation-related issues\, and celebrating our oceans.\nWorld Ocean Day (June 8) is an internationally recognized day of awareness aimed at encouraging people to come together towards restoring and protecting the oceans and ultimately the planet. The 2023 theme is Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing. \nVisit https://worldoceanday.org/ for more information \nThe Museum Square event will feature FREE keiki activities\, entertainment\, informational booths and more! \nPLUS we’ll be offering you a chance to win an awesome prize bag\, filled with goodies from each of the 4 Museum Square host organizations! Come down to the event\, pick up a stamp card\, visit the participating organizations to complete your card\, then enter our raffle for a chance to win! \n  \nParticipating organizations\n‘Āina Ho’ōla Initiative https://ainahoola.org/ or @aina_hoola_initiative\nBig Island Water Garden Club\nBig Island Genki Ball Project\nEast Hawai‘i Cultural Center\nHawaii Wai Ola https://www.hawaiiwaiola.com/\nHawai‘i Science and Technology Museum https://hawaiisciencemuseum.org/ or @hawaiisciencemuseum\nHilo Public Library https://www.librarieshawaii.org/branch/hilo-public-library/\nKeiki Labs https://www.keikilabs.com/ or @keikilabs\nMokupāpapa Discovery Center https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html   or @papahanaumokuakea.hawaii\nPacific Tsunami Museum http://tsunami.org/\nSophie’s Critters https://sophiescritters.com/ or @sophiecritters\nBig Island Invasive Species Committee\nZero Waste Hawai’i Island https://www.zerowastehi.org/ or @zerowastehi  \n  \nAnd visit our Museum Square businesses for specials during the event!\nBig Island Climbing: 10% off purchases during the event\, BOGO\, Raffle giveaway\nBig Island Bookbuyers: 10% off purchases during the event\nCrazy Beautiful: Free item with purchase.\nPoke Market:  Special of the day!\nRK Woods Gallery: 10% off purchases during the event & Discount on sea creatures art hanging on the wall\nWade Morales Photography Gallery: 5% off purchases during the event \nMahalo to the Waiākea High School Key Club for their awesome volunteers URL:https://tsunami.org/event/wod2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240515T230432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010440Z UID:18745-1717236000-1717257600@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - June 1st DESCRIPTION:June 1st is World Reef Awareness Day!\nFrom 10am to 4pm\, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required)\, a free special keiki activity\, and live music. \nMake-n-take Clay Pieces of the Reef. Keiki will get the chance to learn about different parts of the reef\, and how a reef around certain places can help reduce the strength of a tsunami! Keiki can either take their clay creations home or leave it with us and pick it up at World Ocean Day at Kalākaua Park on June 8th! \nPTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions!\n \nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/firstsaturdayjune/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240601T150000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240515T225833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T225833Z UID:18732-1717232400-1717254000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Civil Defense Disaster Preparedness Fair DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 1st\, Disaster Prep Fair\nAfook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Building\, 799 Piilani Street Hilo HI 96720\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.\nThis fair is to raise community awareness about disaster preparedness\, emergency response\, and community resilience. Learn about the hazards in your area\, what you are most susceptible to\, and how you can better prepare yourself in the event of an emergency.\nThere will be a wide variety of partners at the fair\, ranging from local county entities to federal agencies; all with the common goal of informing the public on disasters as it pertains to their role. Learn about how Hawai’i Volcanoes Observatory tracks volcanic activity\, how Pacific Tsunami Warning Center tracks tsunamis\, how National Weather Service monitors tropical cyclones\, and much more.\nLearn how to create an evacuation kit\, build your own family plan catered to your needs\, and enhance the resilience in your community. Along with all the valuable information\, the public can also participate in giveaways\, keiki ID services\, enjoy delicious food and meet their emergency management professionals face to face. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to increase your preparedness to all hazards Hawai’i faces. \nThe Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director Cindi Preller will be the Keynote speaker!\nFor more information visit : link here URL:https://tsunami.org/event/prepfair2024/ LOCATION:Afook-Chinen Civil Center\, 799 Piilani Street\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240513T210322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T214016Z UID:18721-1716395400-1716404400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Shinmachi Film Showing and Post Film Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum in commemoration of the 1960 Hilo Tsunami. The Museum will be having a special screening of PBS Documentation Shinmachi: Stronger than a Tsunami Film and having a post film presentation and discussion with the topic “What Happened to the Shinmachi Area in Hilo post-tsunami?” by both Dr. Walt Dudley and Cindi Preller.\nThis event is free to attend. There will be small tapas and refreshments available.  \n RSVP Here : link\nor scan this qr code with your phone\n \n\nThese museum events are in large part thanks to the Edmund C. Olsen Trust No. 2’s philanthropic matching initiative\, and for a limited time\, donations to the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s 30th Anniversary Fund will be TRIPLED\, turning your $5 donation into a $15 donation. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/shinmachi/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20250424T174004 CREATED:20240408T094400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T094400Z UID:18646-1714816800-1714838400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday at the Pacific Tsunami Museum DESCRIPTION:Free Entry to all Kama’aina Residents \nLive Music from Kanoa Wong from 12-1\ \nMore details TBA URL:https://tsunami.org/event/first-saturdaymay/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR