Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 4, 1 April 2000 — Holokū Ball 2000 raises funds for Native Hawaiian education [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Holokū Ball 2000 raises funds for Native Hawaiian education

6 y Manu Boyd ĪHE HAWAIIAN Civic Club of Honolulu will hold its annual Holokū Ball, a formal evening of Hawaiian elegance, scrumptious cuisine and fine entertainment, Sat., April 15, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom. The ball represents the Civic Club's eommitment to provide scholarships to Native Hawaiian students. "Last year's event drew nearly 400, raising nearly $30,000 for HCCH's scholarship fund," said event chair Anita Nāone. "Our goal this year is to increase the number of first-timers to our event, to share in a truly wonderful evening." Established by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole in 1918, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu is committed to community involvement, leadership development,

cultural endeavors and education. "Over the many years, the Holokū Ball has attracted outstanding people in the Hawaiian community. Some of the old-timers will be joining us this year. What a wonderful example for the younger ones," said longtime club member Katherine Farm. "It used to be that the Holokū Ball was the 'in thing' to do, and we'd like to eonūnue in that spirit." A highlight this year will be "200 Years of Hawai'i," a showcase of of authentic and restored holokū, gowns and priceless heirlooms worn by such ali'i as Princess Likelike, Princess Kamāmalu and Queen Lili'uokalani," Nāone said. In addition, musical entertainment will be provided by Mahi Beamer, the Hawaiian ensemble, Kanilau, and the club's choral group, Kaiolohiaomāmala.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with no-host cocktails and a silent aution, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person. Corporate tables are available for $2,500 ('ilima) and $2,000 (maile). A portion of the price of a ticket of table purchase is tax i deductible. For information, eall 261-2952. J

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U'ilani Souza, member of HCCH, wears a holokū from the eolleetion of Mary Ann Bigelow.