Paniolo Greens

For Couples and Family Groups, Golf Outings and restful Social Outings on the Kohala Coast area of the Big Island, HI

Bring your casual group to the Paniolo Greens in Waikaloa on the Big Island of Hawaii!  Enjoy our fabulous rooms (spacious villas with private lanais and fully equipped kitchens), visit nature and wildlife, go golfing, hang out on well-known Hapuna Beach and in the evening, gather with your family and friends over cocktails and a barbeque.  Our staff is relentlessly friendly, able to arrange your island adventure.  We’d love the opportunity to welcome you!

Group Reservations:  For groups of 10 rooms or more, please contact Robert Carter, Regional Sales Manager at (602) 431-0109 or email rcarter@shellvacationsllc.com or CLICK HERE to plan your event.

• Conference Room – Small room for board retreats and planning sessions

Upcoming Events in Waikoloa and the surrounding area

December (thru January 3, 2010), 2009
INVITATIONAL WREATH EXHIBIT - VOLCANO ART CENTER, HI VOLCANOES NAT'L PARK
Volcano Art Center Gallery at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will feature wreaths by some of Hawaii's most creative fiber, wood, glass and multimedia artists. Closed on Christmas Day; open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, but park entrance fees may apply. Christmas in the Country handcrafted holiday decorations and gifts are available. Information: 808/967-7565 or www.volcanoartcenter.org

December, 2009
CHRISTMAS AT KONA VILLAGE - 21st ANNUAL CULINARY AND WINE EXTRAVAGANZA/ BENEFIT
Kona Village Resort will roll out the redÑand greenÑcarpet once again for the Big IsleÕs premier holiday gala, Christmas at Kona Village,from 6-9 p.m. Presented by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona-Kohala Chapter Chef de Cuisine, the elegant extravaganza marks its 21st year with tantalizing cuisine prepared by 20 top Hawai'i chefs, island music, and an impressive silent auction. Attendance to this exclusive affair is limited to 500; ticket prices are $85 per person. In addition, private tables of 10 with inside guaranteed seating overlooking the event will be available for $1,000. Tickets go on sale mid-October at Kailua Candy Company and Clark Realty and may be charged by phoning 329-2522. Weekend and one-night accommodation packages are available from Kona Village Resort. Contact reservations for details at 800-367-5290 and mention the ACF Holiday Gala. For more info, phone Carrie Kuwada Phipps at 938-2120 or email watrgrl@hawaiiantel.net American Culinary Federation Kona-Kohala Chefs de Cuisine is the largest, professional, non-profit organization for chefs and cooks in the nation.Founded in 1980, the Kona-Kohala chapter is comprised of food service professionals, vendors and growers: www.konakohalachefs.org

December, 2009
HOLUALOA FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND MUSIC
From 5:30-8:30pm, witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, hear various musicians perform Christmas music, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming little artists' colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. Santa will be there too! For more information call 322-5220 or email info@holualoahawaii.com

December 13, 2009
HULIHE'E PALACE MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AND VILLAGE STROLL - KAILUA-KONA
Free Hawaiian Music Concert featuring the Merrie Monarchs men's glee club and dancing by the halau of Etua Lopez on the Palace's South Lawn at 4 p.m., presented by the Daughters of Hawaii. Bring your own beach mat or chair. Before and after the Concert, stroll thru Kailua Village (the Stroll starts at 1pm & goes till 6pm), enjoy outdoor cafe's and restaurants, local musicians & artists. Special kama'aina pricing at participating restaurants & merchants. Stroll sponsored by the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua Village Business Improvement District, and Kailua Village Merchants Association. For more info about the Palace concert, email hulihee@ilhawaii.net. For info about the Village Stroll, email info@kona-kohala.com

December , 2009
WAIMEA CENTER UPCOUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIR & TOWN PARADE
The Upcountry Christmas Fair features free live music, keiki "make and take" crafts, sidewalk sales, over 50 artists and crafters, and of course, Santa! Beautiful wreaths entered into the "Big Island Bounty Wreath Contest" will also be on display. The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. The town of Waimea fills with crowds awaiting the "Twilight Parade", which begins at 6pm. Info: (808) 933-9772 or email amooninfo@bigisland.com

December , 2009
KAILUA-KONA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE
Kailua-Kona's Christmas Parade will begin at 5 p.m., starting at the Kekuaokalani Gym (near the Old Airport), going along Kuakini Highway, down Palani, and along Alii Drive ending at Coconut Grove Marketplace, with close to 60 entries. Announcing stations will be at West Hawaii Today (Kuakini & Kaiwi St.), King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Life Church (upstairs from Shave Scandinavian Shave Ice), Pancho & Lefty's, Kimo's at Uncle Billy's Hotel, Waterfront Row, Lava Java, and up on the lanai at Coconut Grove Marketplace. Santa will be at West Hawaii Today from 4:30 until 5pm, and after the parade at Coconut Grove Marketplace. Entries or volunteers can contact the Kona-side Mayor's Office at Hanauma Place (near Big Island Grill), call 329-5226, or email Renee Kraft at konakolohe@yahoo.com (345-2108). Presented by Kona Rotary Club. Time: 5 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Downtown Kailua Village. Free to the public. For more information, call 808-329-5226, email konakolohe@yahoo.com or visit www.konaparades.com

December , 2009
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS IN MUSIC - THE KONA FESTIVALE CHORALE
Under the direction of Carson Wilcox, the group will present its 21st annual Celebration of Christmas In Music, featuring two performances to be held on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m, followed by a matinee on Sunday, December 21st at 3:00 P. M. Featuring both traditional and contemporary holiday music, the popular concerts will be staged at the festively decorated King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel ballroom. For event information, please call the Kona Festivale Chorale Office at 331-1115, email kfchoral@hawaii.rr.com or visit www.konafestivalechorale.org

December 27, 2009
WAILEA VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION - ANNUAL MOCHI POUNDING
Celebrate the New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making the rice cakes. Hearty local lunch included for $5. Location: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast at 15-mile marker, Hwy. 19 on Hamakua Coast. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (808) 963-6422 or e-mail msakiko@hawaii.rr.com