Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 9, 1 Kepakemapa 1985 — Makiki Offers Free Hawaiian Programs [ARTICLE]

Makiki Offers Free Hawaiian Programs

There are some free Hawaiian weekend programs offered by the Makiki Environmental Education Center at 2131 Makiki Heights Drive. All activities take plaee Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the center. Hikes end at the center at about 12 noon. Hawaiian classes conclude at 11:30 a.m. Adults and children eight years and older are eligible for the programs whieh are limited to 20 people per event on a first eome, first serve basis. Reservations may be made by calling 942-0990 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Here are the schedules for September and October Sept. 14 — Hawaiian games and sports. Participate in favorite pastimes of early Hawaiians. Instructor: Elaine Mul laney. Sept. 21 — Hawaiian stones,sculpture; their meaningand significance. A unique display, demonstration and lecture of an aspect of old Hawaii very seldom presented. Instructor: Imaikalani Kalahele. Sept. 28 — Feather lei making. A broad overview and display of this very beautiful Hawaiian art. Instructor: Ethel Kahalewai. Oct. 5 — Hike: Manoa cliffs trail. An exciting and information-filled adventure. Instructor: Joan Canfield Oct. 12 — Puhala (lauhala); its cultural value and signifi eanee. A display and demonstration other than the simple lauhala weaving . . . a purportation of its true meaning and worth. Instructor: Mikilani Ho.