Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31: 
Veterans Center Bon Dance.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Kauai Veterans Center, Kapule Hwy., Lihue.  6 p.m. For information call (808) 246-1135 or visit www.kauaiveteranscenter.com.

Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31: 
Ka`anapali Fresh.  Sample chefs’ menus, learn about Grown on Maui products with Maui’s farmers, savor the beauty of Ka`anapali, play on the beach, and simply enjoy the rich history of the land. Enjoy this unique culmination of culinary creativity, memorable experience, and array of choices in land and ocean adventure.  Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  For information call (808) 661-3271 or visit www.kaanapalifresh.com.