
hosts an on Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the new campus in North Kona.
“Pālamanui opened for classes in August 2015, and now we are excited to welcome the community to the campus for a fun and celebratory event,” said Kenneth “Marty” Fletcher, director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC–Pālamanui. “Residents of West Âé¶¹´«Ã½ worked very hard to turn the vision of this campus into a reality. We look forward to introducing them to their new home for higher education.”
The Open House and Grand Opening Celebration is free and open to the public.
Event details
Live performances
- Award-winning musician and singer Robi Kahakalau
- Âé¶¹´«Ã½-based reggae band The Steppas
- Contemporary Hawaiian musicians the Keawe Trio
- Polynesian cultural group Te ʻEʻa o Te Turama
Other highlights
- Cooking demonstrations by the college’s culinary arts program (samples and light refreshments included!)
- Campus tours
- Performances by talented students
- Informational booths presented by the college programs and community partners
Go to the for the latest details.
Location
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC–Pālamanui is located mauka of the Kona International Airport. Access the campus off Kaʻiminani Drive in North Kona. Turn north off Kaʻiminani Drive by the fire station, directly across from Ane Keohokalole Highway and proceed approximately 1.2 miles until you reach the campus.

More about Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC – Pālamanui
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC–Pālamanui is a branch campus of and part of the . It is located in North Kona, mauka of the Kona International Airport.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ CC – Pālamanui offers certificates and associate degrees from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Community College. The campus includes the University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Center, West Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
—By Thatcher Moats
