February 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m. In celebration of Black History Month, the Lyman Museum welcomes Elisa Joy White, Ph.D., assistant professor of ethnic studies at UH-Mānoa, whose presentation will consider the social and political significance of recent historical and contemporary examinations of the experiences of African Americans in Hawai`i.  Excerpts from the documentary Holding Fast the Dream: Hawaii's African American Experience will be incorporated.  Admission is $3, free for Museum members.

Monday, March 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m.  In celebration of Women's History Month, Lyman Museum archivist, Libby Burke, will share the history and stories of the three Wetmore women of Hilo in the mid 1800's.  Their interests led one to becoming a doctor and the other two to helping scientific studies in Hawaiian geology and a map-making journey into other parts of Polynesia.  Admission is $3, free for Museum members.

Friday, April 2 & Saturday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.  Kele Kanahele returns to offer two workshops on the making of Ni`ihau shell lei, bracelets, and earrings in the pikake style using poleho and momi shells.  Growing up on Ni`ihau, Kele was taught this cherished tradition by his grandmother.  He has been crafting Ni`ihau shell lei with aloha since he was ten.  A special opportunity to make precious gifts for loved ones- or yourself!  Depending on your interests, you can make a shell lei, bracelet, or pair of earrings on either day.  Lei workshop ($175), bracelet workshop ($75), earrings workshop ($60).

Monday, April 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m.  Kilauea, Mauna Loa, and Hualalai are ancient and sacred volcanoes to the Hawaiians and critically important to the life and health of the native ecosystems and human communities that inhabit them.  Hear about what state, federal, and other agencies and organizations are doing to manage and protect these volcanoes in "The Three Mountain Alliance."  Admission is $3, free for Museum members.

Monday, April 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.  There is a great interest today in measuring and predicting global climate.  But predicting future climates is extremely difficult.  John L. Barnes, Ph.D., Director and Physical Scientist at the Mauna Loa Observatory, will describe some of the measurements and computer models that are used to predict climate changes, including the greenhouse gas measurements made by NOAA's Mauna Loa Observatory.  Admission is $3, free for Museum members.