Interested in learning more about Medicare? A licensed Medicare broker will be joining us to share more about Medicare in Oregon.

Are you interested in learning more about dementia? Are you caring for a loved one living with dementia? Or are you part of an ʻohana providing care (either in person or from a distance) for a loved one with dementia? We are partnering with Kula No Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi to offer a 2-day training that was developed with the Native Hawaiian community in Hawaiʻi.

We have another Community Māla Day for you! Come join us as we clean up the pathways, weed out the invasive plants, and tend to our Kalo. We are close to harvesting some of the lau. Come join us to Mālama the Māla.

We will be returning this summer to mālama the Pacific māla while the students are away! Come help us reform the rows of kalo and clean/bed the kalo bed.

Are you interested in learning more about dementia? Are you caring for a loved one living with dementia? Or are you part of an ʻohana providing care (either in person or from a distance) for a loved one with dementia? We are partnering with Kula No Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi to offer a 2-day training that was developed with the Native Hawaiian community in Hawaiʻi.

Puke (books) hold memories, geneology, and life! Bring your keiki to our Monthly Keiki Storytime with ARCC Coordinator, ʻAnake Jolie. Jolie has over 10 years of experience working with Pre-Schoolers (Ages 2-5). She will be reading 3-5 books and activities to strengthen what they learned in the puke.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay and join in the fun or drop their keiki off and pick them up at the end of Storytime. All supplies will be provided by KALO.

Join us at the AloHā Resource & Community Center for an unforgettable evening with award-winning Chef Sheldon Simeon. Meet one of Hawaiʻi's most celebrated chefs as he shares the stories, flavors, and inspiration behind his newest cookbook, ʻOhana Style: Food from Hawaiʻi, for Your Family. Hear about his culinary journey, connect with fellow food lovers, and have your copy personally signed by Chef Sheldon. Whether you're passionate about Hawaiian cuisine or simply love a great story shared over food, this is a special opportunity you won't want to miss.

It is with great pride and excitement that we invite you to join us at the Aloha Resource & Community Center (ARCC) for a special watch party as our very own Hope Pelekikena, Nicole Lee Kamakahiolani Ellison (Fujioka-Krzyska), defends her doctoral dissertation at the University of North Dakota.

Nicole's research, "Cultivating Kalo in Diaspora: A Qualitative Exploration of Growing and Harvesting Taro and Its Connection to Health Among Native Hawaiian Adults in the United States," reflects the ʻike, ʻike kupuna, and lived experiences of our Native Hawaiian community across the continent. Her work not only elevates Indigenous ways of knowing within academia but also shines a light on the transformational work being done by KALO and our community to strengthen health, culture, and identity through kalo.

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.

Puke (books) hold memories, geneology, and life! Bring your keiki to our Monthly Keiki Storytime with ARCC Coordinator, ʻAnake Jolie. Jolie has over 10 years of experience working with Pre-Schoolers (Ages 2-5). She will be reading 3-5 books and activities to strengthen what they learned in the puke.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay and join in the fun or drop their keiki off and pick them up at the end of Storytime. All supplies will be provided by KALO.

Win a Mea Kanu!

Join us for a fun ʻohana game night at the AloHā Resource & Community Center! Try your luck and take home kalo, Mānoa lettuce starts, seeds, and other garden goodies.

Jolie will be calling all the Bingo numbers in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, giving everyone a fun opportunity to hear and practice the language. If you are new to ʻōlelo, no worries. We will have cheat sheets with translations available so everyone can follow along.

Whether you come for the prizes, the laughs, or the friendly competition, there is something for everyone.

Entry: Receive 4 Bingo cards with a donation of $15 worth of school supplies.

From the māla to laulau!

The leaves have been growing, and now it's time to wrap them into something ʻono. Join us on July 15 for our Laulau Workshop using kalo lau harvested from our māla.

Growing kalo at home? Bring your own lau and learn how to turn your harvest into homemade laulau.

Only 30 spots are available. Priority registration will be given to our Māla volunteers and I Ola Hāloa participants.

Reserve your spot today and let's celebrate the harvest together.

Join us at the AloHā Resource & Community Center for Mālama Kino with ʻAnakē Cece Reinig - a cohort-style program focusing on three different topics: Building Steadiness, Mobility & Movement, and Rest & Sleep

Through monthly sessions (July through September) participants will build steadiness, strengthen mobility, and deepen restoration while being grounded in the ways of Hawai'i. Designed for the lāhui, Mālama Kino creates a safe and intentional space to nurture personal wellness and collective healing.

How does this work?

Register through the link in our bio. Each cohort has a limit of 8 participants - but we encourage you ALL to sign up!

Come build pilina, harvest, and tend to our māla kalo (taro garden)! Learn more about what it is like to grow kalo on the continent!

KALO is offering discounted trainings to become certified in CPR/AED for all ages, as well as Adult First Aid through HSI*!

These trainings follow a blended model, meaning there will be online and in-person portions to complete.

*If you are getting certified for a business or organization, please double check to see if they accept HSI as the teaching and certification platform.

Join us at the AloHā Resource & Community Center for Mālama Kino with ʻAnakē Cece Reinig - a cohort-style program focusing on three different topics: Building Steadiness, Mobility & Movement, and Rest & Sleep

Through monthly sessions (July through September) participants will build steadiness, strengthen mobility, and deepen restoration while being grounded in the ways of Hawai'i. Designed for the lāhui, Mālama Kino creates a safe and intentional space to nurture personal wellness and collective healing.

How does this work?

Register through the link in our bio. Each cohort has a limit of 8 participants - but we encourage you ALL to sign up!

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 at the AloHā Resource & Community Center for Mālama Kino with ʻAnakē Cece Reinig - a cohort-style program focusing on three different topics: Building Steadiness, Mobility & Movement, and Rest & Sleep

Through monthly sessions (July through September) participants will build steadiness, strengthen mobility, and deepen restoration while being grounded in the ways of Hawai'i. Designed for the lāhui, Mālama Kino creates a safe and intentional space to nurture personal wellness and collective healing.

How does this work?

Register through the link in our bio. Each cohort has a limit of 8 participants - but we encourage you ALL to sign up!

Join us for an evening of talkstory and learning with our relatives from the Portland All Nations Canoe Family. Together, we’ll hear stories, experiences, and ʻike about the importance of salmon and the deep connections Indigenous communities throughout the Pacific Northwest have maintained with these waters for generations.

Come listen, ask questions, and build pilina as we learn from one another through the sharing of culture, history, and lived experiences. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and help us grow our community around the table.

And as always, if you are able, please bring a dish or snack to share. We look forward to gathering, eating, and spending time with all of you

Join us for another Community Māla Day at the Oregon Food Bank Unity Farm! We will be weeding, planting, and harvesting! Bring water, māla boots, and a pono attitude!

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.

Come kick off your Sunday morning tending to our māla kalo, then join us in the Oregon Food Bank classrooms to convene for our Q2 General Membership Meeting.

We will be weeding, mulching, light transplanting, and harvesting some greens from our raised beds. Stay a little longer for lunch and hear about KALOʻs program updates, financials, and club business. A perfect place to see if you want to become a new KALO member!

Come kick off your Sunday morning tending to our māla kalo, then join us in the Oregon Food Bank classrooms to convene for our Q2 General Membership Meeting.

We will be weeding, mulching, light transplanting, and harvesting some greens from our raised beds. Stay a little longer for lunch and hear about KALOʻs program updates, financials, and club business. A perfect place to see if you want to become a new KALO member!

Wanna create a lei for a 2026 graduate? KALO is offering two workshops for the community to haku (make) orchid lei and lei lāʻī maile at the AloHā Resource & Community Center. Come learn how to make lei with Kumu Lei!

Cost for KALO members is $20 for an orchid lei and $25 for Laʻi Maile and non-members cost is $25 for an orchid lei and $30 for Laʻi Maile. Space is limited and there is a 2 lei limit per person. All ages are welcome to attend. Under 10yrs of age will need a parent/guardian.

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 our potluck-style Kūpuna Talk Story with special guest, KALO Youth Director, Noelani Tanaka, to talk about our new career mentorship program

Design your own custom paper keiki to go holoholo with you and have fun learning ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi.

Your keiki will be creating their paper keiki and decorating their journal to document their summer adventures!. All ages are welcome to attend ( under 6yrs of age will need a parent /guardian to help.) This event is FREE to attend with a non-perishable food donation. Have your keiki pick out their favorite breakfast or after school snack to donate to our food pantry . Dinner is also included.

Letʻs Talk about Health and Wellness!

Join our growing research hui for a VIRTUAL talk story about what makes it easy or hard to access and use preventative healthcare in Oregon. We want to hear your stories to shape healthcare so our kaiāulu can thrive.

Please register to receive the Zoom link!

Time to smell the roses at our first Kūpuna Huakaʻi picnic at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden. We will meet on the lawn to secure a picnic space. From there, we can wander through the roses before sharing a potluck picnic lunch. Please bring a potluck dish and serving utensils to share your favorite picnic food. KALO will provide tables, chairs, plates, and silverware.