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Kona Stories offers both fiction and non-fiction monthly book clubs. Both meet once a month with lively discussions. Fiction group meets at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month and the non-fiction group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. No membership or fees are associated with these groups and you […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona Stories book store in Keauhou Shopping Center is celebrating its 7th year in business as Kona’s local independently owned bookstore Nov. 30. The celebration will last all day with free dessert and sangria, free holiday photos with the Grinch 1-3 p.m. Kona Stories is owned by Joy Vogelgesang and Brenda McConnell. Both […]

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MEDIA RELEASE With the help of the AAUW, Kona Stories bookstore will host a monthly story time for children ages 3-7. Since 1881 the American Association of University Women has been the nation’s leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Join Kona Stories in welcoming author Darien Gee and editor Christine Thomas as they present their newest Hawaiian book, “Don’t Look Back”. Both Gee and Thomas will be speaking Sunday, Feb. 26 about their work. This event is 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Kona Stories Book Store in Keauhou Shopping Center. There […]

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* 2nd Tuesday Book Club, 6:30 p.m. May 10 The club meets to discuss “A Novel Bookstore” at Kona Stories book store in Keauhou Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend this free event and should bring a pupu or beverage to share. Elegantly mixing the mystery and literary fiction genres, French author Coss […]

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Wine and Words Date: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Where: Kona Stories Book Shop in Keauhou Shopping Center Kona’s opportunity to support your local authors happens at the monthly event at Kona Stories, “Wine and Words.” During this evening you will be meeting locally published authors while your enjoy a free glass of wine and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Grinch is coming! Every year around this time keiki of all age’s line up for their picture with Santa. This year change it up and make it down to Kona Stories book shop for your free family photo with the Grinch himself! Kona Stories is located in the Keauhou Shopping Center. For […]

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Just the Facts Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 23 Kona Stories Book Shop at Keauhou Shopping Center If you are looking for a non-fiction book club to join, check out Kona Stories’ “Just the Facts” group Tuesday evening. This group meets monthly to discuss history, biography and science books. This evening they will be […]

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* Permission to Shine with Trisha Doyle Date: Thursdays Oct. 14 – Nov. 4, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Kona Stories Book Shop Ohana Room Start becoming the person who can live out your dreams by attending this 4 week workshop series. This class facilitated by author, Tricia Doyle will walk you through exercises to […]

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* Angel Reading with Elena Date: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday Oct. 1 Where: Kona Stories Book Shop Lanai Come and hear what your angels have to say to you. Angels are powerful, wise and loving guides who can motivate and heal you in many ways. Elena, an “Angel Reading Practitioner”, is a clairvoyant intuitive who […]

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Beginner Sewing Class for Keiki Date: Starts July 12-13, 10:30 a.m. Where: Kona Stories Ohana Room This class is perfect for the 9-14 year old Keiki looking to learn to sew. These classes will last three weeks Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. You will learn basic sewing skills. You will be making binder […]

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Free Keiki Story time Date: Tuesday June 15, 10:30 a.m. Where: Kona Stories Book Shop Free Keiki Story time @ Kona Stories Book Shop in Kainaliu. This story time designed with the pre-schooler in mind. This special hour is full of stories, music, crafts and snacks. Story time happens at your community bookstore on the […]

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Feldenkrais Class Date: Wednesday June 2, 11 a.m. Where: Kona Stories Ohana Room This class taught by Debra Lerman has been exploring and teaching movement for more than thirty years. She holds degrees in dance and physical therapy, and over the past ten years has practiced as a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®. Class fee is […]

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Angel Reading with Elena Athena Date: May 14 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: Kona Stories Book Shop Lanai Come and hear what your angels have to say to you. Angels are powerful, wise and loving guides who can motivate and heal you in many ways. Elena Athena, an “Angel Reading Practitioner”, is a clairvoyant intuitive who […]

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