Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 5, 1 May 1989 — Founder's Day May 29 Recalls "Auntie" Maiki [ARTICLE]

Founder's Day May 29 Recalls "Auntie" Maiki

A rainbow of colors, an outstanding entertainment program, a 1.6 mile fun run/walk and many more goodies are on tap at the Fifth Annual Auntie Maiki Founder's Day celebration on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 29, at Kahikolu on the St. Francis High School campus in Manoa. There will also be leis, T-shirts and other goods on sale. The event honors the memory of Auntie Maiki Aiu Lake, founder and kumu hula of Halau Hula O Maiki whieh is now under the guidance of her daughter, Ooline Aiu Ferranti. lt happens at 11 a.m. from Puck's Alley on University Ave. with the start of the fun run/walk whieh has been an increasingly popular kickoff event numbering more than 400 participants. The day's program runs until 4 p.m. with the release of hundreds of colorful balloons traditionally climaxing the celebration. Purpose of the program is to raise funds to help realize Auntie Maiki's dream of having a permanent home for Halau Hula O Maiki. Donation is still a bargain $10. It is $15 for those who wish to participate in the fun run/walk, including a souvenir Tshirt. Headlining the entertainment program will be

the Brothers Cazimero (Roland and Robert), Gentlemen of Na Kamalei, Tony Conjugacion, Kumu Hula Kaha'i Topolinski and his Ka Pa Hula Hawai'i, Kuulei and Victor Punua and their Hula Halau O Kuulei from Kaua'i, Leinaala Kalama Heine's Na Pualei O Likolehua and the host Halau Hula O Maiki. Topping off this outstanding entertainment lineup is Halona, a talented musical and singing group whieh has been a mainstay at the celebration. The versatile group oftentimes backs up guest singers and huia dancers as well as providing music throughout the day. Kahikolu was established as a memorial to Auntie Maiki, a graduate of St. Francis. Purchase a balloon for 25 cents and send a message to Auntie Maiki or a loved one. No aleoholie beverages are permitted. Bring your favorite pienie chairs and hali'i or mats and plan to spend a most relaxed, laid back and entertaining day. Tickets are available from any halau member or from the halau at Puck's Alley, telephone 9550050. Plan to spend a Memorial Day with beloved Auntie Maiki.