Jan 29, 4:30pm on Zoom. District International Service Project to Pohnpei, Micronesia. May 2-9. 2026. Interested in participating in this hands-on project? Please join us for our official Rotary District 5000 Service Trip to the Federated States of Micronesia May 2-9 on the island of Pohnpei. We will focus on basic community health-related screenings and trainings including nutrition, vision, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and first aid. If you don’t have health care experience, don’t worry, we’ll provide training. Thank you! James Ham. Meeting ID: 835 710 4992, Passcode: 123456, the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8357104992?pwd=Q0FhOFM4V05YbnM1R3NCcjErbU1mdz09&omn=82214152888.
Saturday, January 31, 9am-Noon on Zoom. Pre-PELS (President-Elect Learning Seminar) for all 2026-2027 Club President.
Oahu: By Jan 31, RC of Kapolei’s Rotary Rice Rally to benefit Child & Family Service’s Domestic Violence Shelter. We will be hosting a table at Foodland Kapolei (TBD) to collect bags of rice—any size, any type. Donations may also be dropped off at the ʻEwa Beach CENTURY 21 Island Homes office anytime through the end of January. Thank you all for your continued dedication to serving our community as we continue to Unite for Good in 2026. Mahalo, Jason Schreur
Feb 1: HRYFScholarship apps due. Find info and apps at : https://www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org/sitepage/apply-now
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Maui: Silent Auction closes Jan 31, 6pm HST. RC of Lahaina Sunrise’s exciting fundraiser — featuring two unforgettable Las Vegas getaways at the iconic MGM Signature. One stay during the Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 weekend (Nov 18–22, 2026), One stay with flexible dates through October 31, 2026. Questions: Rachel Smith (rachelact2@yahoo.com), Sherry Mizumoto (drshermizu@gmail.com). Proceeds directly support the Club and our continued service to the Lahaina community, including scholarships, youth literacy programs, and direct aid to families and trades people impacted by the wildfires. Bid today and track the auction online:
Hawaii Island, Saturday, Feb 7, 4pm. It's that time of year again! The Rotary Club of North Hawaii's Annual Whale Watch Fundraiser at Aneho'omalu Bay, Waikoloa. Cost: $135.00 per person, Includes the Whale Watch adventure, Heavy Pupu's, Drinks & Adult beverages. Reservations are Required. Contact Erik Jacobson directly at 808-345-9033. Mahalo for your help in filling up the 65 seats! Kari Clark, President
Maui, Feb 12-15. RC of Kihei-Wailea Hearts of Aloha Online Auction. To bid on a variety of Gift Certificates and services donated by our generous business community, go to: www.mauirotary.org
Oahu, Feb 28, 5:30pm at Oahu Country Club. Happy New Year and hope all is well. This year the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise will be having the annual fundraiser, Viva RoCKS Vegas Casino is the theme. Nice buffet dinner. Our program will highlight community service and scholarship recipients and a special recognition of AG Ryan Kawamoto and honoree Belinda Yeung. Tickets are $200. See flyer on Fundraising Page. RSVP: https://givebutter.com/Ht8aZo
Kona, Mar 14, 31st Annual Kona Brewers Festival at the King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona, HI. The Kona Brewers Festival operates under the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization, and is organized in partnership with the four Rotary Clubs of West Hawai‘I (Kona, Kona Sunrise, Kona Mauka, North Hawaii) . offers an experience unique to Hawai‘i Island. The festival brings hundreds of people together to enjoy craft beer, island‑style cuisine, live music, and the company of good friends—old and new. Over the decades, the Kona Brewers Festival has become one of Hawai’i Island’s premier events and has Raised over $1,800,000 for Big Island nonprofit organizations. Join us in raising pints and funds for a better world! https://konabrewersfestival.com/tablet/index.html
Rotary ʻĀina Music Festival 2026! This week, the Rotary Club of Aloha Hawaii International is hosting the ʻĀina Music Festival 2026 at the Neal Blaisdell Center Pikake Ballroom on January 23 and 24, 2026. This two-day innovative festival has two concerts, receptions, workshops and mele. Our featured artists are:Friday Evening (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM), Rotary Peace Fellow Maestro Diego Carneiro and Saturday Evening (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM), Rotarian and brilliant TEDx speaker, David LaMotte is a highly regarded humanitarian and top of the charts, award-winning singer-songwriter from North Carolina. Jenny Yim will be opening for David. Register at https://www.eventleaf.com/e/ainamusicfest26
