Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 6, 1 June 1990 — June 10 fundraiser for Punana Leo [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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June 10 fundraiser for Punana Leo

A ce!ebration, called Ho'omau 1990, will be held by Punana Leo O Honolulu Preschool onSunday, June 10, starting at 6 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell, Kapiolani Park, to mark completion of the fifth year of operation of its Hawaiian language immersion program. All the proceeds will go towards support of the Punana Leo programs. Ho'omau means to, continue. It refers to the continuance of the Hawaiian language, the primary objective of Punana Leo (language nest) Centers. Performing at the concert will be Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, the Pandanus Club, Diana Aki, Robert Cazimero and Friends, Del Beazley, Hula Halau O Kawaili'ula and Na Keiki o ka Punana Leo O Honolulu (The Children of Punana Leo O Honolulu). The masters of ceremonies will be Hau'oli Akaka and Kaipo Hale. Tickets are available at the Blaisdell box office and all Sears outlets. All reserved seats are $15. General admission seats are $12.50 for adults and $6 for children (age 5 to 12). Children age 5 and under are admitted free. For further information contact Kau'i Keola at 941-0584 weekdays, Lina Honda at 847-8414, or Ke'ala Kwan 696-3156 evenings.