Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 13, Number 9, 1 Kepakemapa 1996 — Hoʻi Ka Wai II Annual Benefit Concert to be held next month [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Hoʻi Ka Wai II Annual Benefit Concert to be held next month

Ho'i Ka Wai II, a benefit concert and rally organized by the Makawai Stream Restoration Allianee to support the return of water to the Waiāhole, Waikane and Kahana steams, will be held next month. All proceeds go to the Hui Ulu Mea 'Ai - Water Fund to continue the Waiāhole water contested case hearings being held by the State Water Commission. Funding also helps with the cost of office materials, expert testimonies and education. Members of Hui Ulu Mea 'Ai are fighting to restore stream flows to the Waiāhole Valley area. They hope to rejuvenate the natural ecology of the area and help strengthen the loeal farming traditions. The concert will feature a full day of kanikapila, presentations by eommunity speakers, Hawaiian and loeal food, arts and crafts booths and environmental community information booths. The Ho'i Ka Wai II Annual Benefit Concert will be at Waiāhole Elementary School on Waiāhole Valley road, on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and keiki 10 years old and under get in free. No outside coolers or food please. For more information on the concert eall the Makawai Hot-line at (808)2395670. Also eall to talk story and learn more about stream restoration efforts in your community.

Walāhole Valley