I leʻaleʻa no kākou! E hele mai, and join Kumu Lei as we hoʻomaʻamaʻa and prepare for Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to begin in 2027! E paʻani, walaʻau, a hui me ka meaʻai ono! E hele mai!

Join us in the māla this October as we transition into fall by harvesting lau and other produce, planting fall crops, and tending to the māla through weeding, mulching, and general maintenance. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome!

Activities will be guided by the needs of the māla, with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi encouraged throughout.

Afterward, join us for lunch and a Talk Story session from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Oregon Food Bank to share your experiences volunteering with the māla kalo program and the benefits of growing, preparing, and eating kalo on the continent. Your participation is voluntary, and responses will be recorded, transcribed, and coded without identifying information to protect your confidentiality.

KALO NATION BOOK CLUB — Where Stories Bring Us Together!

Grab your book, find your favorite reading spot, and join the KALO NATION Book Club!

This is more than a book club—it’s a space for our lāhui to heluhelu, talk story, share manaʻo, and build pilina through the stories we read together.

Each selection will give us something new to explore—from Hawaiʻi and Oceania to culture, identity, history, community, and the stories that make us laugh, think, question, and connect.

Read with us.

Talk story with us.

Discover new voices.

Build pilina.

Whether you finish every page, listen to the audiobook, or show up because you just want to hear the manaʻo—there’s a place for you in the conversation.

KALO NATION E Hele Mai!

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We need at least 80 volunteers! Calling all community members who can lift and move big pallets! Kupuna are welcome to help weed. Help us solidify our partnership with New Leaf! We will be weeding, moving pallets, and cleaning 3 overgrown greenhouses.

Please bring a water bottle, shoes, and face mask! If you are allergic to bees, please do not come. There are lots of bees!

I leʻaleʻa no kākou! E hele mai, and join Kumu Lei as we hoʻomaʻamaʻa and prepare for Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to begin in 2027! E paʻani, walaʻau, a hui me ka meaʻai ono! E hele mai!

I leʻaleʻa no kākou! E hele mai, and join Kumu Lei as we hoʻomaʻamaʻa and prepare for Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to begin in 2027! E paʻani, walaʻau, a hui me ka meaʻai ono! E hele mai!

Bring the whole ʻohana for a cozy movie night at KALO! Get comfy, bring your favorite pillows and blankets, and settle in for a fun screening of Hotel Transylvania. Enjoy a night of laughs, spooky fun, and quality time with our community. Pizza and popcorn will be provided, so come hungry and ready to relax with your ʻohana!

Join us for another māla day at the Unity Farm! Help us harvest, weed, re-pot kalo, and give aloha to Hāloa. The volunteer event is open to everyone! Bring your kūpuna and keiki!

We will have gloves and tool readily available. Please bring water bottles, sunscreen, shoes, and a pono attitude.

Join us for a welcoming series designed to help you feel more confident and supported as you age in place. Together, we'll explore simple ways to make your home safer and more age-friendly, learn about helpful tools and resources, and have open conversations about planning for the future when the time is right.

In our final session this October, we'll put what we've learned into action by sharing ideas and recommendations with the KALO team to help make the AloHā Resource & Community Center an even more welcoming and age-friendly space for our kūpuna.

Are you growing kalo on the continent? Join us to talkstory and learn from one another about how to grow kalo away from Hawaiʻi. Bring questions, manaʻo, or just listen to a community of taro growers! Letʻs ensure we provide a safe space to share and learn.

Come get creative and make your very own custom canvas bag! Choose your favorite kapala designs, mix and match patterns, and stamp away to create a bag that’s totally your own.

Huge mahalo to Chaunsey and Jolie for the stamps!

Calling all Forest Grove ʻohana and Pacific University students! We are heading back to Pacific Universityʻs Boxer Gardens to tend to the māla kalo. We will be weeding, harvesting, and cleaning up the garden. Please come to learn more about Hāloaʻs creation story, KALO, and potentially take home your own lau to make some ʻono meaʻai. See you there!

Protect yourself and your power!

ʻAnakē Toni will lead a Kūpuna Safety & Self-Defense Workshop focused on practical tools and techniques to help our kūpuna feel safe, aware, and confident in their everyday lives. Participants will learn simple strategies for recognizing potential risks, staying aware of their surroundings, and responding to unsafe situations in ways that feel comfortable and empowering. This is a supportive space to learn, practice, and connect with others while building confidence and peace of mind. Open to KALO members!

We are back with our Quarterly General Membership Meeting at the AloHā Resource & Community Center. Please join us as we hālāwai about KALOʻs program updates, AOHCC Convention announcements, and organizational changes.

Come and say aloha to our Executive Board, Staff, and KALO Members! This is a perfect place to ask questions and learn more about what weʻve been up to.

Light lunch and refreshments will be available! New merch will also be available to purchase.

Letʻs mālama the garden together! Join us as we tend to our māla by harvesting, mulching, weeding, and sharing aloha with Hāloa. We will also be ending our workday with an end of summer BBQ. Please feel free to bring a potluck dish! We will have veggie dogs, hotdogs, and burgers!🤗⭐️

The theme is Green! Wear socks, shirts, hats, or pants that are green! Letʻs fill our space with green! 💚✅🌱

Donʻt forget shoes, water bottles, and a pono attitude. Remember to come with good intentions! 👟🤣

Join KALO member and artist Kanani Miyamoto for an evening of creativity, culture, and community as we paint together while learning the history, meaning, and cultural significance of KALO's mural. Through guided storytelling and hands-on art, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ʻike, manaʻo, and community values reflected in the mural and how public art helps preserve and share Native Hawaiian culture in Oregon.

Kanani Miyamoto is a Native Hawaiian and Japanese artist, educator, and curator based in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Honolulu, her work explores identity, ancestry, and cultural memory through printmaking, painting, and community-based art. She is passionate about creating spaces where art becomes a way to connect, learn, and strengthen pilina.

No prior painting experience is needed—just come ready to create, learn, and spend an evening in community.

Our last few māla days this approaching us as fall creeps in! Join us as we tend to our māla by harvesting, mulching, weeding, and sharing aloha with Hāloa.

The theme is Pāpale! Please wear your favorite hat! If you come with a hat, you will get one of our new exclusive stickers!

Donʻt forget shoes, water bottles, and a pono attitude. Remember to come with good intentions!

Protect yourself and your power!

ʻAnakē Toni will lead a Safety & Self-Defense Workshop designed to empower our lāhui with practical skills to stay safe, alert, and confident in everyday situations. Participants will learn simple strategies for awareness, personal safety, and responding to potentially unsafe situations while building confidence in their ability to protect themselves and others. This workshop is a welcoming space to learn, practice, and connect with our community. Open to KALO members!

Are you growing kalo at your hale (home)?

Join us for a virtual talk story every Thursday as we share manaʻo, tips, and experiences about growing kalo on the continent. Whether you're just getting started or have an established māla, this is a space to ask questions, learn from one another, and celebrate the journey of growing kalo.

We'll talk about seasonal care, watering practices, preparing your māla for changing weather, harvesting and preparing lau for eating, and any challenges or successes you're experiencing along the way.

Bring your questions, updates, and photos! We'd love to see how your kalo is thriving this summer!

Join us for a welcoming series designed to help you feel more confident and supported as you age in place. Together, we'll explore simple ways to make your home safer and more age-friendly, learn about helpful tools and resources, and have open conversations about planning for the future when the time is right.

In our final session this October, we'll put what we've learned into action by sharing ideas and recommendations with the KALO team to help make the AloHā Resource & Community Center an even more welcoming and age-friendly space for our kūpuna.

Turn your favorite family recipes into a keepsake to treasure for years to come. In this fun and creative craft class, kūpuna will design a personalized recipe book filled with beloved dishes, memories, and stories that can be passed down to future generations or given as a heartfelt gift.

Bring 10 or more favorite recipes, any photos or special memories you would like to include, and your creativity. Together, we’ll create a beautiful recipe book that celebrates the flavors, traditions, and stories of your ʻohana.

Grab your ʻohana and join us for a cozy movie night featuring Lilo & Stitch! Come relax, connect with friends, and enjoy a fun evening together.

Keep Your Kino Moving!

A body in motion stays in motion. Join KALO member and physical therapist Kekoa Turbeville for an informative session on staying active and reducing your risk of falls. Learn practical exercises, tips for maintaining mobility, and important considerations for exercising with chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and diabetes.

Take the next step toward healthy aging and greater independence!

Letʻs read “Hawaiʻi Rage,” from Tori Eldridge together!

Rooted in aloha and connection, this book club brings people together to enjoy meaningful reads, thoughtful conversation, and shared reflection in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Each session centers Hawaiian and Indigenous voices and invites participants to sip a favorite beverage while engaging in guided discussion that connects stories to culture, identity, and community. Whether you’re an avid reader or just beginning, Sip & Read is a space to build pilina, deepen ʻike, and gather in the spirit of learning and belonging.

Looking to volunteer outdoors? Want to connect with community and learn more about kalo?

Join us every 2 weeks at the Oregon Food Bank Unity Farm to tend to the māla (garden). Help us harvest, weed, plant, and keep Hāloa happy and healthy this growing season. Water, snacks, gloves, and tools will be provided! Keiki, Kūpuna, and Makua are all welcome!

E hīmeni kākou! Let's sing together!

If you love singing, or just love spending time with good company, come join us for Karaoke Night at the AloHā Resource & Community Center, hosted by KALO member Aunty Donna.

Bring a potluck dish to share, pick your favorite songs, and spend the evening hīmeni with the community. No singing experience needed. Whether you're ready to belt out a classic or just cheer everyone on, it's all about having fun, laughing together, and enjoying the night.

Come join us to speak openly about your feelings regarding climate change and listen to others with compassion and curiosity as they share their own experiences. The point of a climate cafe is not to debate scientific facts or listen to a guest speaker, but to create a safe space for individuals in the community to speak out and feel more connected, understood, and supported. Participants are invited to speak about climate anxiety, ecological grief, fear of environmental decline, uncertainty about the future, or the emotional impacts of living through a changing climate. 

There will be food and beverages served and we are also going to try to incorporate some basic ʻōlelo to expand our vocabulary on how to make "I feel statements" and learn/use ʻōlelo that mean various emotions.

Join us for a welcoming series designed to help you feel more confident and supported as you age in place. Together, we'll explore simple ways to make your home safer and more age-friendly, learn about helpful tools and resources, and have open conversations about planning for the future when the time is right.

In our final session this October, we'll put what we've learned into action by sharing ideas and recommendations with the KALO team to help make the AloHā Resource & Community Center an even more welcoming and age-friendly space for our kūpuna.

Come talk story with Aunty Lynette Lo Tom, author and chef who has spent more than 50 years in the kitchen. She'll share how to start putting together a family cookbook, along with simple tips she's learned over the years and why saving family recipes matters.

In Hawaiʻi culture, recipes are part of our family history. They remind us of the people who taught us to cook, the gatherings we grew up with, and the traditions we want to pass on to the next generation.

Aunty Lynette's cookbook, A Chinese Kitchen, includes 112 recipes collected from her family and friends. Join us for an afternoon of stories, food, and inspiration to start preserving your own family's favorite recipes.

Hele mai to the AloHā Resource & Community Center to kick off an amazing weekend of Back-to-School festivities! Starting with our Resource Fair, we welcome ʻohana to stop by and enjoy the following:

• Free school supples (haumāna/student must be present and while supplies last)

• Free food boxes filled with fresh produce (one per ʻohana, first 25 ʻohana to sign up)

• Access to a book fair, featuring some of your favorite Pacific-Islander authors in person!

• Community resources/vendors