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Hi! Welcome to Hi5 For Sustainability! We're so happy that you've found us. This blog is a class project for Dr. Catherine Becker's Sustainability, Communication & Culture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. We have split the blog into 4 different sections, Living & Buying Local, Gardening & Agriculture, Solar Energy and Reduction in Plastic Usage. The students contributing to this blog are, Jamilia Epping, David Rose, Nathan Smith and Todd Villanueva! Feel free to leave comments, send us an email (COM344.Hi5@gmail.com)or leave feedback on our Facebook Page: Hi5 For Sustainability

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Eat Local, Buy Local, Be Local


Hi everyone!
Wow time has been flying.. It has almost been a month since we started our blog and it feels like it's barely been a week! We still have lots to cover as far as my focus on "living locally" but for now I'd like to bring attention to an event that is held annually in Down Town Hilo.

It's Black & White Night and it's happening tomorrow Friday November 4, 2011 in Down Town Hilo. This years theme is, "Think Local, Buy Local" and it is being coordinated by the Hawaii Alliance for a Local Economy. I can't wait to see people get excited about buying local products! This is always such a wonderful event to get the word out about what Down Town Hilo really has to offer the community. There are many neat stores that people simple just don't ever go into or don't realize carry certain products... now it's time to discover them!

Take this full filled atmospheric night to check out local stores and support the local economy. Buying local means living local!

Why should you go?
"Treasure hunt"
Dress up Contests
Live music
FREE refreshments
Book signings
Stores open late
An excuse in Hilo to dress up
A chance to explore Down Town Hilo at a time it's usually asleep

More information about the treasure hunt, "what to wear" and where to go, can be found on Down Town  Hilo's Website.

Bring the family, go with your friends or go on a date night with your sweetie. Just be sure to check out this wonderful local and FREE event!

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