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2024 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kōkua General Store Mending Workshop

Learn how to repair your garments at our fun and informative Mending Workshop on Saturday, June 15th led by local seamstresses Sustainably Rosalie and Rosebeat Collective! This beginner-friendly workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to mend your belongings, extend the life of your favorite items, and reduce waste! Learn more and Learn more

2024 9:00am - 11:00am

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, July 6th from 9am-11am for our next Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup at Kaiaka Bay Beach Park in Haleʻiwa. Kickstart Plastic Free July with us and help free the beach of litter left from celebrations. Mahalo to our partners who will share this special day with us in educating beach goers Learn more

2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Microplastic Masquerade Making at Kōkua General Store

Join us for our Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup Post-Event at the Kōkua General Store in partnership with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi! Put your creativity to the test and make your own masquerade masks out of microplastics for a fun photo booth opportunity. When: Saturday, July 6th from 12pm-3pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Upcycled Card Decorating at the Kōkua General Store

Use colorful marine debris collected from our shorelines to make beautiful greeting card designs with Hawaiʻi Pacific University Center for Marine Debris Research’s Upcycled Card Decorating activity! Create beautiful cards to give to your loved ones while also spreading awareness about ocean pollution. When: Saturday, July 13th from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mosaic Marine Art Workshop at the Kōkua General Store

Join a fun Mosaic Marine Art Workshop led by Parley! Make mosaics using repurposed plastic materials. You’ll also have the chance to expand your knowledge on the ocean & effective ways to combat plastic pollution together! When: Saturday, July 20th from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Artivism Activities at the Kōkua General Store

Continue your Plastic Free July festivities with the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation team! Enjoy a tote bag stamping activity using upcycled stamps and plastic free storytelling in the Kōkua General Store. We encourage you to even create a pledge to reduce plastic waste in your life! When: Saturday, July 27th from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Learn more

2024 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, August 3rd from 10am-3pm to swap your gently-used clothes/school supplies for some ʻnew’ preloved clothes/school supplies!. Why Clothing Swaps? We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce waste in our landfills, extend the life of gently worn clothing items, and provide the Learn more

2024 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kōkua General Store Mending Workshop

Have any damaged clothing or fabric items? Gain the introductory skills to mend your garments under the instruction of local seamstresses, Sustainably Rosalie and Rosebat Collective! This is a beginner-friendly workshop for all sewing skill levels with the goal of prolonging the life of our items. Spots are limited, so make sure to book your Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua Vintage Pop-Up

Swing by the store for a fun Vintage Pop-Up with an amazing Kōkua Vintage consignor, Kitsch Chicken! Susannah’s passion for colorful, expressive, pre-loved clothing is perfect for anyone looking to add sustainable vintage flair to your closet. Shop her special collection at the store this Saturday, August 24th from 10am-2pm! When: Saturday, August 24th from 10am-2pm Learn more

2024 10:00am - 1:00pm

Kōkua General Store Community Dye Bath

Join us for our upcoming Community Dye Bath on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-1pm with the lovely, Paula Burgess! Discover the power of indigo dye, and transform your worn or stained items into vibrant blue creations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and revamp your fabric items! This event will be $5 Learn more

2024 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kōkua General Store Voter Registration Drive

Did you know September 17th is National Voter Registration Day? In honor of this day, we will be hosting a voter registration drive on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-3pm at the Kōkua General Store, encouraging and helping our community members to register to vote. We are partnering with the League of Women’s Voters to provide Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Muʻumuʻu Swap

Celebrate Second-Hand September with us by spreading the joy of sustainable fashion at our next Mu’umu’u Swap on September 28th from 10am-2pm! Bring your pre-loved mu’u’s to trade on the day of the event and swap with Mu’umu’u Library‘s rack. We’ll be accepting gently-used, made in Hawaiʻi tagged or handmade muʻu’s only. We invite you Learn more

Kōkua General Store Halloween Costume Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-3pm to swap your gently-used Halloween costumes for ʻnew’ preloved costumes! Can’t make the swap day on the 26th? Never fear! Our swap racks will be out for trading all month long – October 1st through the 31st! Why Costume Swaps? We Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, October 12 from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used books, games, and puzzles with the community! Why Book, Game, and Puzzle Swaps? This is our second Books, Games, and Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store! We strive to encourage reusing and extending the lifespan of our items. Learn more

2024 9:00am - 12:00pm

Members-Only Beach Cleanup

Calling all Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Members! Get ready to face your fears and roll up your sleeves for a spooktacular member exclusive beach cleanup at the James Campbell Wildlife Refuge in Kahuku on Saturday, October 26th! The James Campbell Wildlife Refuge is overwhelmed by a high volume of heavy and monstrous marine debris, so we’ll Learn more

2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | November 8, 2024

Local chefs Mark Noguchi and Nick Erker of Pili Group sourced produce from the Kōkua Learning Farm, local farms, farmers, and fishermen to create a delicious, close to the source meal for our fifth Farm to Table Dinner. They are bringing the holiday spirit a bit early this year, with all of your favorite Hawaiian Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Clear out your closets & refresh your wardrobe before the busy upcoming holiday season and participate in our last Clothing Swap of 2024. Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used clothes/school supplies for some ʻnew’ preloved items. Why Clothing Swaps? We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce Learn more

2024 10:00am - 1:00pm

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day

We are so excited for the Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day on Saturday, November 16th from 10am to 1pm! Join us for a morning full of activities for the whole ʻohana. Pick fresh herbs & flowers, take home cuttings to grow, explore different zones on the farm through a scavenger hunt, and get in on Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Pua Pressing at the Kōkua General Store

Spread the love and get crafty this holiday season through gifting handmade cards to your loved ones! Join us at our upcoming Pua Pressing Workshop on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am to 2pm! Design your own recycled cards using pressed flowers and native plants from the Kōkua Learning Farm. We hope to see you there! Learn more

Toy Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Trade your pre-loved toys with us! This keiki-centered swap is a great way to help reduce toy waste, clean out toy boxes before the holidays, and also find “new” treasures to cherish. From December 1st through the 21st, drop off gently-used toys during store hours & either swap with the toy collection day-of or come Learn more

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Upcycled Crafts at the Kōkua General Store

Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm TO Create your own eco-friendly snowman ornaments using upcycled materials at Kōkua General Store, a perfect eco-friendly decoration! When: Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua Holiday Market

Save the date! Saturday, December 14th is our annual Hawaiʻi Makers Holiday Market! Shop small, vintage, and local gifts from an array of amazing Hawaiʻi-based businesses! Swing by between 10:00am and 2:00pm for special, sustainable holiday shopping. When: Saturday, December 14 from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy Mahalo to our participating Learn more

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