The Kōkua General Store is excited to host events during the month of June!
Saturday, June 3 - Join seamstress Paula Burgess for a Mending by Hand Sewing Workshop at the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, June 3. Discover the art of repairing minor holes and snags in your beloved garments by hand, giving them an extended lifespan. Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills and give your clothing a renewed life! Register here. Spots are limited and walk-ins will not be accepted.
June 7- June 10 World Ocean Week! Donʻt forget to come into the store to celebrate World Ocean Month by refilling with us from June 7 through June 10. Each store visitor who refills with us during that time will receive a FREE choice of a Plastic Free Hawaiʻi gift! We will also have a Plastic Free Hawaiʻi resource table for you to discover upcycled products and resources to learn more about solutions to plastic pollution ����!
Saturday, June 17 - “The Aloha Shirt” Talk Story with author Dale Hope! Join us for a talk story with author and aloha shirt connoisseur Dale Hope about his classic book "The Aloha Shirt'' on Saturday, June 17th from 4:00pm-5:30pm. He will be discussing the history & craft of how the aloha shirt came to be. He will also be signing copies which is the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Register here.
Saturday, June 24 - Indigo Elixirs Body Oil Workshop. The founder and creator of Indigo Elixirs, Deanna Rose Ahigian, will be hosting a make your own body oil workshop on Saturday, June 24th from 1:00pm-3:00pm! We will have herbs and flowers available for use from the Kōkua Learning Farm, including comfrey, calendula, basil, and lavender. Class is $45 and spots are limited. Register here to reserve your spot.