Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 4, 1 April 2013 — ʻapelila [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY Sat, April 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 8:30 a.m. registration OHA is a proud sponsor of this fun-filled day that teaches healthy behaviors to keiki and their families. Features 30 exhibitors, games, a family obstacle course, healthy cooking demonstrations, face paint-

ing, free heahh screenings, nonstop entertainment and prizes. Pre-reg-ister online at ymcahonolulu.org to enter through the express entrance.

Bishop Museum, Great Lawn. Free. Kama'āina and military are invited to explore for free the museum's exhibits and planetarium. 531YMCA. 'IMI PONO Sat, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. An annual concert and craft fair benefiting the keiki and kumu of Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'o Pū'ōhala Hawaiian language immersion school in Kāne'ohe. Features rides, games, Hawaiian crafts, coconut weaving, poi pounding, entertainment, and 'ono Hawaiian food. Pū'ōhala Elementary School. Free. e.paaoao® yahoo.com, 233-5667 or 233-5660 ext. 239. WAIPĀ MUSIC FESTIVAL Sat, April 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Waipā Foundation hosts the inaugural Waipā Music Festival, a fun and relaxing afternoon spent enjoying homegrown live music, educational displays, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and food from loeal chefs. Entertainers include Cruz Control, Mike Keale

and Friends, the Waipā Serenaders, The Kama'āinas, and Hālau Palahiwa O Kaipu-

wai. $10 adults/donation for keiki. Waipā Halulu Fishpond in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Proceeds will ' support the construction of a eommunity kitchen, poi mill and hale imu. (808) 826-9969 or waipafoun

aation.org. E MĀLAMA I KE KAI Sun., April 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Support Hawaiian-lan-guage immersion education at Pūnana Leo o Mānoa, formerly Kawaiaha'o, at this all-day regatta and festival. The regatta features five-person teams in five divisions (steersmen provided). The festival offers keiki activities, food booths, crafters, silent auction and entertainment by Kainani Kahaunaele, Aaron Salā and others. Regatta fee is

$50 perperson. Ke'ehi Lagoon. Registration, emikk.org. MAUI HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL Fri.-Sun., Apn 19-21 Celebrating the music created on the Hawaiian steel guitar, this

festival features masters of the instrument, including Alan Akaka, Greg Sardinha, Bobby Ingano, Geri Valdriz and Ross Ka'a'a, in performances, presentations, workshops and jam sessions. The weekend begins with a concert by Akaka and the Greg Sardinha Trio followed by a jam session for aspiring

artists. Saturday features daytime workshops, cultural activities and the Steel Guitar Ho'olaule'a. Kā'anapali Beach Hotel. Free. For a complete list of events, (808) 283-3576 or mauisteelguitarfesti val.com.

EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL Sat, April 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate all things taro at this annual kalo festival offering food and craft booths, agricultural tent, farmers' market, poi pounding, lauhala weaving, Hawaiian musieal instruments and toys, and all day music and hula. Entertainment includes Unele Richard Ho'opi'i, Steve Sargenti, CJ Helekahi and Leokane Pryor, Kaui Kanakaole's hālau, Danny Estocado, Lava Moon and Ola Hou. Hāna Ballpark. Free. Judy Kinser, (808) 264-1553. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER Sat, April 27, 3-8 p.m. Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment, heavy pūpū and a DJ spinning music all for a good cause. Features a raffle including a Las Vegas trip for two, silent auction and entertainment by Ku'uipo Kumukahi, Jeff Rasmussen and many more. This

21-and-older event raises money for post-high scholarships by Nā Kū'auhau 'o Kahiwakāneikopolei, whieh provides cultural and educational workshops to Native Hawaiians. $15 presale, $25 at the door. Rumours Nightclub, Ala Moana Hotel. To donate items for the raffle and/or silent auction, eall 386-1363.

TWIGHLIGHTAT KALĀHUIPUA'A Sat, April 27, 5:30 p.m. Danny Kaniela Akaka hosts this Hawaiian cultural experienee as guest performers sing and dance, and kūpuna gather to perpetuate the traditions of storytelling. Guests are weleome to bring a heaeh chair, pienie blanket, food and drinks. Come early to explore the site's archaeological sites including trails, fishponds and lava formations. Occurs monthly on the Saturday closest to the

full moon. Eva Parker Woods Cottage at the Mauna Lani Resort in Kohala. Free. (808) 885-6622 or maunalani.com. LEI DAY CELEBRATION Wed., May 1, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Whether you eome for the lei

MAMO EXHIBIT Tlirough Mon., April 29 Part of Maoli Arts Month in May, this exhibit runs in April in time with the Merrie Monarch Festival. Showcasing the work of practicing kanaka maoli artists connected to Hawai'i Island as well as Lanakila Learning Center student work, on view are new pieces of kapa, hala weaving, dyed ipu, Hawaiian quilts and bone carving, paintings, prints, large-scale photographs and more. Wailoa Art Center Gallery in downtown Hilo. Free. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesday, when it opens at noon. Closed state holidays. (808) 933-0416.

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Bernice Akamine's glass and beaded pieee 'ena aloha will be among the creations showcased at the MAMo exhibit in Hilo, featuring Native Hawaiian artists who have a eonneehon to Hawai'i lsland. BEL0W: Akamine's feather ( basket Ka'iu. ō: - Courtesy: Hal Lum M

At the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, children are encouraged to move and play. - Courtesy photo

Alan Akaka, right, and The lslanders, headline the Saturday night ho'olaule'a at the free Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival taking plaee April 19 to 21 at Kō'anapali Beach Hotel. - Courtesy: Dave Cowan

contest, the lei queen and court, entertainment, hālau hula, crafts or 'ono food, there's something for everyone at this annual city celebration. Explore a village of Hawaiian artisans, on hand to share their talents with exhibits and demonstrations throughout

the day. Also visit Tūtū's Hale to hear stories, play Hawaiian games, learn hula, lei making and lauhala weaving. Don't miss the lei eontest exhibit, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Kapi'olani Park and Bandstand in Waiklkl. Free. 768-3029 or hono luluparks.com. MOLOKA'I KA HULA PIKO FESTIVAL Tliurs.-Sat, May 2-4, times vary OHA is a proud sponsor of the 20th annual festival that celebrates the birth of hula on Moloka'i. Begun in 1991 by the late Kumu Hula John Ka'imikaua of Hālau

Hula o Kukunaokalā and the eommunity, the three-day event includes excursions, lectures and workshops at various locations. The festival wraps up with a ho'olaule'a at Lanikeha Recreation Center featuring hula, entertainment, food and loeal crafts on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. molokaikahulapiko@gmail. eom or kahulapiko.com. MELE MEI Fri.-Fri„ April 26-May 31 Mele Mei is the monthlong celebration of Hawai'i's music, language and culture featuring ticketed concerts and activities as well as a number of free, family friendly events. Concerts feature Hawai'i's best, including Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artists and Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Music and hula events are held statewide at various hotels, outdoor venues, restaurants and the Hawai'i Convention Center. For a complete list of events, melemei.com or 593-9424. PUNA MUSIC FESTIVAL Sun.-Sat„ May 5-11 The beauty and spirit of Puna on Hawai'i Island is honored with a week of concerts featuring Hawai'i's top musical talents and workshops focusing on loeal music topics. The opening event is the free Pohoiki concert, 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Isaac Hale Park. Don't miss Friday's kanikapila in Pāhoa, when loeal shops and restaurants feature live musicians. Tickets, punamusic festival.com. Info, 965-7828. ■

Guests are weleome to bring a beach chair, pienie blanket, food and drinks to Twilight at Kalāhuipua'a, a monthly storytelling and music event in Kohala. - Courtesy photo

201 2 Lei Queen Pōmaika'inokeakua Lenore Klein admired lei made for the City and County's annual lei contest. - Courtesy: Dave Miyamoto from Dave Miyamoto & Co.