Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 4, 1 ʻApelila 1991 — ʻAhaʻaina fundraiser for Waiau School Apr. 21 [ARTICLE]

ʻAhaʻaina fundraiser for Waiau School Apr. 21

For all who love the Hawaiian language and want to contribute to its resurgence, there is the April 21 fundraiser 'aha'aina (lu'au) planned to benefit the DOE Hawaiian language immersion program at Waiau Elementary School. The immersion program is conducted entirely in Hawaiian language for children in kindergarten, first and second grade and a combined third and fourth grade class. The 'aha'aina for Kula Kaiapuni O Waiau (Waiau immersion program) is being sponsored by Na Leo Kako'o O O'ahu, the parent support group. The 'aha'aina is from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Nanakuli Ranch. The $10 donation requested includes a full Hawaiian dinner plate and entertainment. The lineup of performers includes Del Beazley, Halau Hula Olana, Halau Kahanuola, Brother Walter, Ho'aikane, the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau and other celebrities. The top priority for funds raised will be to send students on a field trip/exchange to the Big Island with the Keaukaha Elementary School DOE Hawaiian language immersion program. Anyone interested in purchasing advance tickets (or making a donation even if you can't attend) should contact Calvin Eaton, a member of Na Leo Kako'o at 586-3757.