Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 11, 1 Nowemapa 1998 — November [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis. Inclusion does not constitute endoresement or validation ofthe event or the sponsor by OHA. Īhm Nov. 27 — "War in the Pacific." Hawan Pacific University presents an exhibition focusing on the intricate art of pacific island weapons. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Mon. - SaL. HPU Ait Gallery, windward campus. Free. For information, eall 236-3500. Nov. 1-30 — Art Works at Ho'omaluhia. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden will feature Hawaiian pōhaku sculptures by Analu Mānoa, and recent oil, acrylic and mixed media works of Warren Stenberg. 45-680 Luluku Rd., Kāne'ohe. Free. For park hours and additionaI information, eall 2337323, Nov. 5 - 7 — E Hol Mai i ka Piko Hula: the WorId Invitational Hula Festival. Participants this year are from Hawai'i, Germany. Guam, Japan. Mexico, California and Texas. Both ancient and modern hula will be performed eaeh night. Arts and crafts vendors and guests performers will also participate. 6 p.m. Waikīkī Shell. Tickets are $3.50 (senior citizens), $7.50 (lawn), $10 (general), $15 (loge), $25 (judge's einele). Children 12andunder attend free accompanied by an adult. For more information, eall Puna Haili at 5341273. Nov. 7-14 — Kona

Coffee Cultural Festival. Celebrating 170 years of coffee in Hawai'i (1828 - 1998), this years festival will feature a coffee pieking contest, a history day,

a golf tournament, the 28th Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant, tours of the Uchida Coffee Farm, the Kona Coffee Grand Parade and more. Kona, Hawai'i. Forinforma-

tion, eall Current Events at 326-7820 (Kona). Nov. 8 — Screening of "Hawaiian Voices: Bridging Past to Present. The sixth film in a series by director Eddie Kamae and proi .

ducer Myma Kamae, "Hawaiian Voices" features Ruth Makaila Kaholoa'a, Lilia Wahinemaika'i Hale and Kahu David Kawika Ka'alakea, all native speakers of 'ōlelo Hawai'i. 7 p.m. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. Free. (See box for more information, eall 528-3456. Nov. 10 — AfterDarkin the Park "Mieonia: The Green Cancer." In 1959, the first Mieonia calvescens plant was introduced to Hawai'i from Central Ameiiea as an omamental. Although this tree has big. pretty purple leaves, it is highly invasive and now infests 20,000 acres on the Big Island. Known in Tahiti as the "green cancer," Mieonia has devastated nearly two-thirds of the loeal rain forests. Duane Nelson, Forest Health Coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service, will introduce one of Hawai'i's worst weeds and detail the impressive aeeomplishment of the dedicated team working to rid Hawai'i Island of Mieonia. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free.

For information, eall

985-6014 (Hawai'i)

Nov. 11-15 — Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention. "Ulu ana kākou i uka i kai i ka lōkahi" (Native blossoms continue to bloom forth - Hawaiians will flourish and endure) is the theme for this year's convention. Members of the 46 Hawaiian civic clubs in Hawai'i and on the continent will participate. Cultural activities, choral singing competition and the discussion of resolutions affecting the Hawaiian community are among the activities. Outrigger Kaua'i Beach Hotel. For information, eall 396-9147. Nov. 14 — KSBEAssociation of Teachers and Parents 22nd Annual Ho'olaule'a. All day entertainment, 'ono food favorites from eaeh island, games and fun for the 'ohana. Performers include Puamana, Zanuck Kapala Lindsey, the Native Hawaiian All Star Band. Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee and more. Money eamed through this event supports enrichment programs for KS students K - 12. 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Kamehameha Schools eampus. Free. For more information, eall 842k 8623. M Nov. 15 — "Nā Lani « 'Ehā" Concert. The Ladies of Nā Pualei o Likole*M- hua and Kumu Hula Leinā'ala Kalama Heine present their annual tribute to the Kalākaua family of musical eomposers. Featured this year are the Brothers Cazimero, Kekuhi Kanahele and family, Hālau Nā Kamalei and an "all-star band" with Teresa Bright, Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Dennis Pavao and Jerry San-

tos. 4:30 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. Tickets are $22.50 and $17.50. For infor- \ mation, eall 676-0056.

Nov. 16 — A Birthday Celebration for a King. The Friends of 'Iolani Palaee will host their

annual commemoration of the birth of King David La'amea l Kalākaua, the seventh mler of the

Hawanan Kingdom. The palaee will be decorated with red, white and blue bunting and Hawaiian flags, recreating the Palaee decorations for King Kalākaua's 50th birthday jubilee held in November 1886. Royal Hawaiian Band concert at 1 1:30 a.m. Review of the Royal Guard at the front steps of 'Iolani Palaee from 1 1:50

a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Free. For more information, eall 522-0827. Nov. 17 — AfterDarkin the Park "Haleakalā." Less dormant than the tourist brochures imply, Maui's Haleakalā vo!cano last erupted just over 200 years ago. Results of recent mapping, dating and ehemieal analysis reveal a history that includes 59 eruptions within the past 60,000 years, and suggests that Haleakalā may be statistically overdue for more lava. Eric Bergmanis, geology researcher at UH Mānoa, will review the Hana volcanics (emptions along the southwest and east rift zones ffom 60,000 years ago). His research raises interesting questions about when and where the next East Maui emption might occur. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. Forinformation, eall 985-6014. Nov. 20-22 — Christmas in the Country. Maui's Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, one mile below Makawao town, is gearing up for its annual holiday craft sale set in a 1900s historical Mediterranean-style mansion on a 10-acre estate at Kaluanui. Items such as plants, tropical wreaths, baked goods, homemade jams and jelhes, omaments, candles, quilts, ceramics and more will be sold. 10a.m. -4p.m. Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. $2 Admission. For more information, eall 5726560 (Maui). Nov. 28 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-up. Volunteers needed for heiau elean up in Kāne'ohe. 9 a.m. - noon. Meet at end of Līpalu St. off Nāmoku. For more information, eall 235-1088. ■

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