Our first Kūpuna Food & Friends will kick off with Native Hawaiian licensed contractor Napela Naniʻole who will join us to share his knowledge of home repairs and modifications to help kūpuna age in place. Bring all of your home repair questions or concerns so we can have a great discussion and learn from one another.

Don't forget to bring dish to share (if you can) and a friend to join!

Come see the keiki kalo sprouting. Join us as we replant kalo, remove weeds, and plant Mānoa lettuce. If you can come kōkua, you can take some keiki kalo home to grow in your own garden. Letʻs celebrate and honor Earth Day with our hands in the ʻāina.

In celebration of Native Hawaiian Plant Month, join us at the AloHā Resource & Community Center for a lively night of Plant Bingo!

Come relax after a long day, enjoy a warm meal, and spend time in good company while playing for a chance to win your own mea kanu (plant).

For $10, youʻll receive 4 bingo cards and dinner!

Win Bingo, Win a Mea Kanu!

Have you taken a survey at the māla and want to know why? Join us either in person or online to learn more about what we've learned about the benefits of growing kalo on the continent while also building capacity to do our own community-led research.

Give back to our kaiāulu by showing up when it matters!

In partnership with the American Red Cross, we’re hosting a community blood drive. One donation can save up to three lives. Every day, people rely on volunteer donors for care, recovery, and survival.

Are you growing kalo on the continent? Join us on a Zoom to talk story and learn from another about what it means to grow kalo away from Hawaiʻi. We know that climates across the continent can vary, sometimes making it easier, and other times more challenging to grow kalo.

This gathering is a space to build pilina, share experiences, and ask questions who are already growing or interested in starting.

Get ready for Springtime! Learn how to make your own seed paper to plant in your garden using recycled paper and a variety of seeds.

Join KALO member Janae as she teaches you how to turn regular pieces of paper into something special. You'll have lots of fun making your own paper mulch and adding some Mānoa lettuce and wildflower seeds to get you ready for Spring. This event is open to the community. All ages are welcome to attend.

(6yrs and under will need parent supervision.) A light dinner and dessert will also be provided. Cost is $10 per person.

This spring we will be hosting potluck talkstory conversations to build community and hear about your experiences with preventive healthcare use in Oregon. 

KALO has received funding from the Oregon Health Authority to build our research capacity and learn about what makes it easy or hard for Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders to access preventive healthcare use in Oregon.

To do this work, we have hired new staff members to our ‘ohana. These additions include two research fellows who will be learning about the research process with the goal of continuing into graduate programs. 

We are also forming two advisory boards: a community advisory board and kūpuna council to ensure our work aligns with our community values and goals. 

We invite all adults (18 and older) who identify as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander to bring your favorite potluck food if you’d like - either way we are excited to have you join us - and participate in a talkstory conversation at the AloHā Community and Resource Center to hear your experiences with accessing preventive healthcare. 

We hope that by having these conversations, we can shape healthcare so our kaiāulu (community) can thrive.

Seeking resources, but donʻt know where to look? Connect with our KARE Program!

Now introducing our newest program, KALO KARE (Kaiaulu Access, Care, and Education). This program is designed to support KALO members and the broader community in accessing essential resources with care and intention.

KALO KARE provides one-on-one support for individuals and families seeking services that strengthen overall wellbeing. By meeting with our team of Traditional Health Workers, you will be guided step by step through the process, ensuring you can access resources in a way that feels clear, supportive, and culturally grounded.

Support may include applying for OHP, finding housing resources, accessing HOP passes, and connecting to food pantries, clothing closets, and other community-based services. Our goal is to make vital resources more accessible while uplifting the health and wellbeing of our community.

Appointments are available every Friday from 12 to 3 PM starting April 3, 2026.

This spring we will be hosting potluck talkstory conversations to build community and hear about your experiences with preventive healthcare use in Oregon. 

KALO has received funding from the Oregon Health Authority to build our research capacity and learn about what makes it easy or hard for Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders to access preventive healthcare use in Oregon.

To do this work, we have hired new staff members to our ‘ohana. These additions include two research fellows who will be learning about the research process with the goal of continuing into graduate programs. 

We are also forming two advisory boards: a community advisory board and kūpuna council to ensure our work aligns with our community values and goals. 

We invite all adults (18 and older) who identify as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander to bring your favorite potluck food if you’d like - either way we are excited to have you join us - and participate in a talkstory conversation at the AloHā Community and Resource Center to hear your experiences with accessing preventive healthcare. 

We hope that by having these conversations, we can shape healthcare so our kaiāulu (community) can thrive.

Join us for a potluck-style talk story with our Kūpuna. This session will be a follow-up from our first gathering in February. We will also be sharing some exciting Kūpuna programming that are coming up in April! Bring a dish and your ideas!

Māla season is finally here! Please join us on Sunday, March 29 from 8am to 10am at the Oregon Food Bank's Unity Farm (7900 NE 33rd Dr. Portland, OR) for a kick-off event of our Monthly Community Māla Days!

Our goal for this month is to prep our māla for the upcoming growing season. KALO staff will lead the formal protocol to open up the māla and we ask that our KALO members be present with us. After protocol we will work on weeding the area, creating walkways, and reorganizing our kalo rows. 

Join us at the AloHā Resource & Community Center to kick off the morning with our Q1 General Membership Meeting, where we will be sharing some exciting updates from our programs and initiatives. After the meeting, we will be inviting the community to come and celebrate our Aliʻi, Prince Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole with oli protocol, live music, local food, kuʻi kalo activities, keiki korner, and more!

For the celebration:

Members: FREE

Non-Members: $25 Ticket

This spring we will be hosting potluck talkstory conversations to build community and hear about your experiences with preventive healthcare use in Oregon. 

KALO has received funding from the Oregon Health Authority to build our research capacity and learn about what makes it easy or hard for Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders to access preventive healthcare use in Oregon.

To do this work, we have hired new staff members to our ‘ohana. These additions include two research fellows who will be learning about the research process with the goal of continuing into graduate programs. 

We are also forming two advisory boards: a community advisory board and kūpuna council to ensure our work aligns with our community values and goals. 

We invite all adults (18 and older) who identify as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander to bring your favorite potluck food if you’d like - either way we are excited to have you join us - and participate in a talkstory conversation at the AloHā Community and Resource Center to hear your experiences with accessing preventive healthcare. 

We hope that by having these conversations, we can shape healthcare so our kaiāulu (community) can thrive.

Story Telling at the ARCC will be lead by ARCC Support Staff Jolie Jessie. Jolie has over 10 years experience working with Pre-Schoolers ( Age 2-5 yrs) and Middle School students (Age 10-14 yrs) and has raised two keiki of her own.

We will read 3-5 books that are age appropriate and then do activities related to the books. Parent/Guardians are welcome to stay and join in the fun or drop their Keiki off and pick them up at the end of Story Telling. All supplies will be provided by KALOHCCʻs ARCC.

Keiki will be required to be potty trained, if parent/guardian is not staying for Story Telling.

Join our growing research hui at KALO to talkstory about what makes it easy or hard to access and use preventive healthcare in Oregon. We want to hear your stories to shape healthcare so our kaiāulu (community) can thrive.

March 5th from 6-7:30pm

March 12th from 6-7:30pm

March 20th from 5-6:30pm

March 31st from 11-12:30pm

April 4th from 9-10:30am

E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!

As we welcome Wā Kupulau, we are excited to share the additional Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi offerings at the AloHa Resource & Community Center (ARCC).

Beginner I

• Mondays | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

• Fridays | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Beginner II

• Mondays | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

• Tuesdays | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Registration opens February 16, 2026 and closes February 27, 2026.

Mai hilahila (don’t be shy), e hele mai! Let’s learn ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi together.

We invite you to share your manaʻo on Kūpuna-focused programming and how KALO HCC can support you, followed by connection and a shared potluck-style meal.

Join us for a five-week, hands-on cooking series that celebrates kalo and other traditional foods while supporting the health of our kaiāulu! Each week, participants will prepare delicious, low-sodium recipes, learn practical skills to reduce hypertension risk, and connect cultural knowledge with everyday wellness.

This series is for all ages and all skill levels - perfect for keiki, kūpuna, and everyone in between! We will focus on simple, affordable, ʻohana-friendly meals you can actually make at home.

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.

This gathering takes a holistic approach to wellness by bringing together medical professionals, culturally relevant nutrition, and movement to uplift our community. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with doctors in a welcoming, supportive space.

Register your keiki today for a fun and hands-on creative experience with KALO HCC! Keiki will explore stories from Kilo Books Hawaiʻi and bring them to life by creating their very own diorama. This activity encourages imagination, storytelling, and connection to culture in a joyful, supportive space.

A small registration fee of $5 per keiki helps cover supplies and light refreshments. Spots are limited, so we encourage families to sign up early to reserve a space for their keiki!

E heluhelu kākou! Join us as Jolie reads nā puke (books) that teach our keiki about Hawaiian values, language, and culture in a fun and meaningful way. Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to read along, learn together, and continue these conversations at home. Keiki of all ages are welcome to listen, laugh, and imagine through story. Come spend quality time as a ʻohana, nurturing a love for reading and ʻike Hawaiʻi together.

A gathering place for Kūpuna! This month we will be pressing and assembling beautiful dried flower bookmarks for our the AloHā Resource & Community Center Library. With over 1,300 books now available, our beloved kūpuna can create something special to take home alongside a good read.