Tag: community
After The Storm: W. M. Keck Observatory Update Following Hurricane Lala
Hurricane Lala passed just south of Hawaiʻi Island over the weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and significant damage to communities across the island. Keck Observatory Staff & ‘Ohana Safe We are grateful to report that our staff and their ʻohana are safe, and no staff homes sustained catastrophic damage. Some members of our…
Community Astronomy Talk “Sea Meets the Stars” with Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska
Join us for a free, ʻohana-friendly public astronomy talk with Professor J. Xavier Prochaska, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), and an Astronomer with UC Observatories (UCO), and Affiliate of the Ocean Sciences Department at UCSC on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 pm at Kahilu Theater in Waimea.…
Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience
The Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience (KOE) is a free all-inclusive tour program to the telescopes at the summit of Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island. On the first Saturday of each month (excluding December and January due to winter weather), kamaʻāina are invited to experience Hawaiʻi Astronomy and our world-class facilities as well as share in the cultural…
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday is a monthly community event hosted on the ground of our headquarters in Waimea. This free, family-friendly gathering brings together a variety of local food and beverage vendors, offering delicious meals, sweet treats, and specialty favorites from across the island. Listen to live music from 5:00 to 7:30p and do…
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday is a monthly community event hosted on the ground of our headquarters in Waimea. This free, family-friendly gathering brings together a variety of local food and beverage vendors, offering delicious meals, sweet treats, and specialty favorites from across the island. Listen to live music from 5:00 to 7:30p and do…
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday is a monthly community event hosted on the ground of our headquarters in Waimea. This free, family-friendly gathering brings together a variety of local food and beverage vendors, offering delicious meals, sweet treats, and specialty favorites from across the island. Listen to live music from 5:00 to 7:30p and do…
Astroday East – Hilo
AstroDay Hilo is a free, annual, family-friendly community science event held at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo, celebrating international Astronomy Day. This event features hands-on exhibits from all Maunakea observatories, UH Hilo, and local partners, with science, tech, and entertainment focused on astronomy.
A Shared Sky: Kaulana Mahina and the Lunar Eclipse in Hawaiʻi – Community Event
Join us for a free ‘ohana event A Shared Sky: Kaulana Mahina and the Lunar Eclipse in Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm in the Jerry Nelson Conference Room at our Waimea headquarters. 6:00 pm: Doors Open 6:30 pm: Talk and Q&A 8:00 pm: Pau Register here This event is in anticipation of…
MKSOA: Paeʻāina-Wide Community Workshop – Laupāhoehoe
Hawai‘i residents are invited to voice their opinions and knowledge on how to guide the stewardship of Mauna Kea. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, in partnership with Kua o Wākea, will hold a series of 10 community workshops across the Hawaiian Islands starting Jan. 15. These public workshops, which will be held on…
Waimea Family Food Truck Friday
Our favorite Friday night in Waimea is back! When: Friday, January 30, 2026 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters in Waimea town (across from Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital) Details: Enjoy some of your favorite food and beverage vendors! Bring an umbrella as the event will happen rain or shine. Plenty of…