Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 7, 1 July 2002 — IULAI [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
IULAI
Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.
Friv July 5 — Kilo Hōkū at Haleakalā
Join the staff of the Haleakalā Naīional Park for an evening of star gazing. Dress for cold weather, bring a snack and hot drink, a beach mat or blanket to sit on, a red-fil-tered flashlight and binoculars. Meet at Hosmer Grove, just inside the park. 7:30 p.m. Haleakalā Naīional Park. Free, but park entrance fee may apply. For information, eall 808-772-4459.
Tuesv July 16 — After Dark in the Park
"He Wahi Mo'olelo no Kīlauea Nui a me ka Hi'ohi'ona o ka 'Āina: Traditions of Kīlauea and its Landscape." Kīlauea is one of the most famed wahi pana (storied places) in Hawai'i. Cultural expert
Kepā Maly shares traditions of Puna and Ka'ū through mele and stories. 7 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Free, although park entrance fee may apply.
Satv July 1 3 — Kīlauea Cultural Festival
"Hānau ka 'āina, hānau ke ali'i, hānau ke ali'i - bom was the land, bom were the chiefs, bom were the eommon people" is this year's event theme, with a myriad of activities scheduled: craft exhibits, tattooing demonstrations, feather work, flower lei, hula instmments and more. Entertainment by The Pandanus Club, Pai'ea, Diana Aki, Hālau o Kekuhi to name a few.9 a.m.-3 p.m. KMC front lawn, Hawai'i Volcanoes Naīional Park. Free, but park admission may apply. For information, eall 808-985-601 1.
Satv July 20 — Prince Lot Hula Festival
Moanalua Gardens Foundation celebrates its silver anniversary with the 25 th festival of non-eom-petitive hula. As many as 10,000 attend the annual event, hosted by Nālani 01ds and Wendell Silva. Besides hula from a dozen hālau, enjoy craft displays, 'ono food and Hawaiian games. 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Kama'ipu'upa'a hula mound, Moanalua Gardens. Free. For information, eall 839-5334.
Satv July 20 — Heiau elean-up
Join community volunteers at Kawa'ewa'e Heiau in Kāne'ohe. Kuleana includes pmning, weeding and trimming. Must be able to
Traditional hula is the highlight at the Prince Lot Hi
handle a short, uphill hike, Bring water and a snack and be prepared for lots of sun. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at the end of Līpalu St. off Nāmoku Street in Kāne'ohe, For information, eall 235-1088.
Sat.,July20 — Kilo Hōkū at Haleakalā
Join the staff of the Haleakalā N ational Park for an evening of star gazing, Dress for cold weather, bring a snack and hot drink, a beach mat or blanket to sit on, a red-fil-tered flashlight and binoculars. Meet at Hosmer Grove, just inside the park. 7:30 p.m. Haleakalā National Park. Free, but park entrance fee may apply. For information, eall 808-772-4459.
July 25-27 — Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Festival
The annual children's hula eompetition features hālau hula in categories of hula kahiko, hula 'auana, Miss Keiki Hula and Master Keiki Hula divisions. Thurs,, Fri., 6 p.m.; Sat., noon. Neal Blaisdell Arena. $8.50, $7.50, For more information, eall the Kalihi-Pālama Society for Culture and Arts at 521-5905.
Tuesv July 23 — After Dark in the Park
"Silverswords of Hawai'i: The Conservation Challenge." Hawai'i's native plants exhibit pat-
terns of diversity that are unrivaled anywhere. The silverswoard allianee is a a striking example of the process of adaptive radiation. Too often because of alien plants and animals, native plants are endangered. The silversword of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are teetering on extinction. Join University of Arizon biologist Robert Roblchaux to learn about plant adaptive radiation with a focus on silverswords and their relatives. 7 p.m. Hawai'i Volcanoes Naīional Park. Free, although park entrance fee may apply.
Satv July 27 — Hawaiian Health WorkshoD
"I Ola Me Ka Lōkahi: For Healthy Living" will focus on ke kūlana 'aiaola (nutrition), lā'au lapa'au (herbal remedies) lomilomi (massage), lua (fighting) and other topics covered by panelists. Sponsored by Kumu Keola Lake and Hālau Mele. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. $30. For information, eall 5666969.
Satv July 27 — Hālau Mele concert
Kumu Keola Lake and Hālau Mele present an evening of music and an 'ono lū'au with performances by Martin Pahinui, George Kuo, Ku'uipo Kumukāhi and more. 5-8 p.m. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. $25, includes dinner. For tickets, eall 566 6969. ■
Ka Wai Ola o OHA accepts information on special events throughout the islands that are of interest to the Hawaiian community, Fund-raisers, benefit concerts, cultural activities, sports events and the like are what we'd like to help you promote, Send information and color photos to Ka Wai Ola o OHA 711 Kapi'olani Blvd„ Ste. 500 Honolulu, HI 96813-5249
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-lula Festival at Moanalua Gardens July 20. Photo: MGF