Community Events: Canned food drive; Brunch for culinary programs; 2 pianists at Biba's; Art exhibit ArtSpace; Diwali night at Dusit

Be Heartfelt, Tower for 

Humanity host food drive

and competition

Be Heartfelt, in partnership with Tower for Humanity, is hosting the Fourth Annual Cans for Humanity at Micronesia Mall, bringing together businesses, 

schools, churches, military groups, nonprofits, student organizations, clubs

and community members with one shared goal: helping feed children experiencing food insecurity throughout Guam.

Participating teams will use donated canned food to build creative structures throughout Micronesia Mall, transforming thousands of cans into a powerful visual reminder that childhood hunger exists in our community and that every

 person can play a role in helping.

The event, which began yesterday and continues today, seeks to collect 30,000 cans of food. The food collected through Cans for Humanity will help support Be Heartfelt’s Meal Pack Program, which provides food to children who may otherwise face weekends and school breaks without dependable access to meals.

“Cans for Humanity is really about reminding our community that behind every can is a child,” said Lori Marsh Marble, President and Founder of Be Heartfelt. “We want children to know that their community sees them, loves them, and cares about what happens to them. Whether someone brings one 

can, a case of food, volunteers their time, or builds an entire structure, every act of generosity matters.”

Through its Meal Pack Program, Be Heartfelt currently provides weekly food support to approximately 350 children on Guam, 60 children in Saipan and    55 children in Palau.

PHR Ken Micronesia kicks off 20th year with Ultimate Island Brunch for Culinary Arts Program  

PHR Ken Micronesia Inc. and PHR Club Guam are hosting Guam’s largest brunch event of the year, The Ultimate Island Brunch, taking place today, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort. PHR Ken Micronesia, Inc. will kick off its 20th Anniversary celebration with an expanded event to benefit tourism education, specifically the Guam Community College’s Culinary Arts Program.

Guests can enjoy live action stations with brunch favorites from some of Guam’s most popular restaurants: Benkay, Hotel Nikko Guam; Casa Oceano, The Tsubaki Tower; Café Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Guam; Islander Terrace, Hilton Guam Resort and Spa; Bistro, Pacific Islands Club Guam; and La Cascata RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort ,

PHR will pair the experience with hand-selected fine wines and beers; Maguro Kaitai, live katana tuna fillet cutting, at 11:45 a.m.; and live performances from Dante & Natassia and InstaJam Trio. 

Tickets are priced at $75 for adults and $35 for children (ages 5-11), with a special 20 percent discount available exclusively for PHR Club Members. Tickets are available for purchase online at phrclub.net. All ticket holders will be automatically entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win prizes from PHR hotels and restaurants – hotel stays, dining coupons, and gift cards.  Winners do not need to be present at the event to claim their prizes. 

 A piano show for Guam Gives Foundation

Biba will host a Dueling Piano Show on Oct. 20 from 7 p.m. 9 p.m., featuring two of Guam’s talented pianists, Mike Hartendorp and Trey Cunningham.

If your audience hasn’t experienced dueling pianos, picture two performers trading songs, taking requests and drawing the room into a lively singalong.

The show is the kickoff benefit for the Guam Gives Foundation, established to connect donors with individuals, families, and nonprofit partners addressing essential needs on Guam.

There is no cover charge, and guests can give any amount they choose. Event proceeds will go to Guam Gives. Biba's owners, Ranger and Dot Miller, will match donations made that evening up to $10,000.

'Different ways of seeing': ArtSpace Guahan hosts ‘You Are Here’ art exhibit

Artspace Guåhan will host “You Are Here,” a new art exhibition exploring the many ways in which histories, identities, experiences, and surroundings shape how people see themselves and the world around them.

The exhibit opens on Oct. 15, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Artspace Guåhan, Studio 353, Chalan San Antonio, Suite 103, Tamuning, Guam 96913. It will run until Dec. 3.

Built around the question, “What does ‘here’ mean to you?”, the exhibition brings together different artistic perspectives and invites viewers to reflect on their own sense of place and belonging.

Different histories. Different bodies. Different places. Different experiences. Different ways of seeing.

Spooky pets

Attention, pet owners: Dress up your furry friends for Guahan Paws for Pets' Halloween pet costume contest at Stoney's Mini Gold and Snack Shack on Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Festival of Lights

Guam’s Indian community will host Diwali Ball 2026 on Nov. 1 at the Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Guam Resort.

The event welcomes the  Guam community to

experience the joy, color, music, cuisine, and traditions of Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Lights.

Diwali Ball 2026 aims to bring together people from all walks of life. Families, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and residents of all cultural backgrounds are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, cultural experiences, and community fellowship.

Diwali is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, symbolizing the

triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over 

ignorance. 

The celebration emphasizes hope, renewal,  togetherness, and the sharing of happiness with family, friends and the broader community.

The evening begins with a cocktail mixer at 5:30 p.m., followed by the opening of the ballroom doors at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $110 for adults and teens ages 12 and older, $55 for children ages 5 through 11, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under. Dinner is included with admission.

Tickets are available online at www.GuamDiwali.com, with major debit and credit cards accepted. Guests may select seating through the online venue map.

Net proceeds from Diwali Ball 2026 will benefit the Indian Temple of Guam. For tickets, event updates, and additional information, visit www.GuamDiwali.com.