Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 9, 1 September 1998 — Kepakemapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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" ' ' v- W'* " " U * { n AAn V /. Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis. Inclusion does not constitute endoresement or validation of the event or the sponsor by OHA. / ept. 5 - Wahiawā (entennial \ PlanationDaysHo'olaule'a. ^ A multi-cultural exchange of 1 music, dance, foods, crafts, his- ^ torical displays and a parade and entertainment. Wahiawā District Park. Free. For information, eall Dan or Linda Nakasone at 622-4032. Sept. 5. 6 - Second Annu- _

ai Hula and the Arts p (ultural Festival. \, Share the art of hula H story-telling with the peo- 1 pleofKa'ū. Guests include Uluwehi Guerrero, 1 i Akoni Malacas and Keao 1 Costa. Arts, crafts and a | variety of food booths. • Wai'ōhinu Park. Free. For more information, eall Pekelo Day at 939-8503 (Hawai'i).

Sept. 5 - 13 - Sixth Annual Hawai'iForestlndustryAssociation Woodshow. \l*~- ^ Furniture, vases and musical TUea instruments by loeal woodworkers are exhibited. Leam about Hawaiiangrown trees, the environment and the economy. For more information, eall Lin Butts at 239-55 17or on-line at www.koaseeds.com/hfia/woodshow.htm. Sept. 8 - After Dark in the Parkr "Kaloko-Monokohau" Kona's Hidden Treasure." The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the Hawai'i Natural History Association present this discussion on an area of North Kona rich in history, fishponds, trails and petroglyphs. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For

more information, eall 985-6014 (Hawai'i). Sept. 10 - I2th Annual Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian (ivic (lub Scholarship Golf Tournament. Eighteen-Hole modified three-person scramble. Seventh lowest team score will win the grand prize. Hiekam Golf Course - Māmala Bay 18-hole. $120 per golfer, or $360 per three-person team. For information, eall Ron Jarrett at 2628842.

smUeatK jdadd Sept. II — Aloha Festivals Openinq (eremony and Downtown Ho'olaule'a. 'Iolani Palaee is the site for the festivals' kick-off with hula and pageantry, followed by a ho'olaule'a (block party). Free. 5 p.m. - 1 0 p.m. For information on statewide events, eall 589-1771. Sept. 15 - After Dark in the Parkr "Pacific Miqration." Building on a tradition of migration thousands of years old, Pacific Islanders continue to leave home in search of opportunities around the world. Dr. Peter Pirie has worked as a demographer for the South Pacific Commission, and will explore the movements of modern Pacific Islanders. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For more information, eall 985-6014 (Hawai'i).

Sept. 18 - 26 - Kaua'i Mokihana Festival. Colorful opening ceremonies, a lecture at Poli'ahu Heiau in Wailua, the "Nā Lei Pua 'Ole" (flowerless) Lei Contest, Kaua'i Composers Contest, Nā Kane/Nā Wāhine hula contests are among the array of Hawaiian cultural events for kama'āina and malihini. For more information, eall Nathan Kalama at 822-2166 (Kaua'i). Sept. 19 - "The Final Step: RebuildinqaNawaiian Nation." k This is a eall to all 'ohana and organizations to participate with us in an Pl open discussions on unity and nationH hood. Sponsored by the Kūkahi II Coalition. Center For Hawaiian Studies, UH Mānoa. 8:30 a.m. For m information. eall 262-874 1 . Sept. 19 - "Ola Ka 'Ōiwi" eonv V cert featurinq the Brothers(azS\ imero. Aloha Festivals presents this p,' " t evening of music and hula in ■Bft cooperation with the Mountain Apple Company. This year's festival's "Ambassadors of

PW5 Aloha," Robert and Roland ival Cazimero and Leinā'ala Kalama Heine, will be joined by several hālau in an entertainment spectacular. Waikīkī Shell. 7 p.m. Free admission if you are wearing a festival ribbon. For more information, eall 589-1771. Sept. 19 - NāMele 0 Hawai'i. The Honolulu Academy of Arts kicks off a new season of its popular music series with a concert by guitarists Bob Brozman and Ledward Ka'āpana. Academy Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Art. $18. For pre-sale tickets and information, eall 532-8768. Sept. 20 - A Walk on the Wet Side. Join Haleakalā National Park and The Nature Conservancy for an afternoon in a Hawaiian cloud forest. Meet at Hosmer Grove parking lot at noon. This 5-hour hike is moderately strenuous through wet and muddy terrain at a high elevation. Wear shoes with good traction and bring rain gear, a snack, water, sunscreen and binoculars. Free, but the normal park entrance fee of $10 per car may be charged. For more information, eall 572-4459.

i . . . iiiw. Sept. 22 - After Dark in the Park "Manaqinq Fishing in the Western Pacific Region ." Who controls large- and small- scale commercial fishing in the Pacific, regulates the health of fish stocks, and protects endangered marine mammals and reptiles? UH Hilo anthropologist Craig Severance will discuss the process of managing fisheries in the Pacific. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For information, all 985-6014 (Hawai'i). Sept. 23 - E Ho'olauna Kākou UH Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies invites all Hawaiian studies majors, past, present and future, Hawaiian eollege students and interersted eomomminity members to an afternoon of information sharing. 3-5 p.m. Hālau o Haumea. For more information, eall 973-0988. Sept. 27 - Nā Kamalei (oncert. Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero and Hālau Nā Kamalei present "Sorry Kumu, I Can 't Come to Hula Today," a fund-rais-ing concert. 4:30 p.m. Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis High School. $20, open seating. For information, eall 737-5900, or e-mail nakamalei@hotmail.com. ALOMA FESTIVALS 1998 "Oia Ka 'Ōiwi" (the Natives Endure) Pae Moku Schedule O'ahu - Sept. 11-20 Hawai'i - SepL 18-27 Moloka'i - Sept. 27 - Oct. 1 1 Maui - Oct. 2-11 Kaua'i -Oct. 9-18 Lāna'i - Oct. 1 6 - Oct. 25 For information, eall 589-1771

Volunteers represent their islands in Royal Courts during Aloha Festivals eaeh year in tribute to our ancient hertiage in coiorful display and pageantry. aloha festivals photo