Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 6, 1 Iune 2011 — ʻALEMANAKA CALENDAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻALEMANAKA CALENDAR

ART SHOW AND FUNDRAISER Exhibit, June 3-20 FUNDRAISER AND PARTY Fri., June 17, 6-9 p.m. Free exhibit aims to raise awareness and funds for the ongoing cultural and ecological restoration of Ulupō Heiau and Na Pōhaku o Hauwahine in Kailua's Kawainui Marsh. Features the art of Kapulani Landgraf and Mark Hamasaki and related events, including the Mālama ia Kawainui fundraiser supporting the work of marsh caretakers 'Ahahui Mālama i ka Lōkahi. Nohea Island Arts in Kailua. (808) 262-2787. MĀLAMA 'ĀINA SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL Sat, June 18, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, interactive exhibits, keiki activities, discussion sessions and loeal entertainment all built around raising awareness about stewardship and preservation of Hawai'i's ]imited natural resources and fragile ecosystems. OHA is a proud sponsor of this event at Waimea Valley, across from world-famous Waimea Bay. Free. (808) 938-9190 or hulumamo@gmail.com. KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION Fri., June 24, 6 p.m. and Sat, June 25, 1 p.m.

Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua of Maui. - Photo: Courtesy of īhe Photoplant ine., Proprietor Ray īanaka The 38th annual competition features 18 hālau hula from Hawai'i and two from Japan in categories including kupuna wahine 'auana and 'oli (chanter). $9.50$13.50. Limited reserved seating (kawēkiu) available thru a $25 per-day package. BlaisdellArena. (808) 536-6540. Tickets, (808) 591-2211 orticketmaster.com. PU'UHONUA O HŌNAUNAU CULTURAL FESTIVAL Fri.-Sun., June 24-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ho'okupu offering. - Photo: Courtesy ofPu'uhonua o Honaunau HHP Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park kicks off a yearlong celebration to mark its 50th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service. This on-site cultural festival highlights 1800s Hawai'i, with practitioners in traditional dress, eanoe rides, food tasting, weaving, hukilau (traditional fishing), archaeological hikes andmore. Free. Limitedparking. (808) 328-2326 ext. 1212, Rae_Godden@ nps.gov or nps.gov/puho.

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