Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 10, 1 October 2016 — okakopa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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HALE BUILDER & BUYER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS Oct. 1, 8 and 22, 9 a.m. to noon OHA and Honolulu Habitat for Humanity will offer three workshops in three O'ahu communities for prospective homeowners, with informational panels, goal setting exercises and access to community partners. Free, but must RSVP at 538-7070. Oct. 1: Blanche Pope Elementary School, Waimānalo Oct. 8: Key Project Community Center, Kāne'ohe Oct. 22: Susannah Wesley Community Center, Wai'anae. WINDWARD HO'OLAULE'A 2016 Oct, 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The 16th annual celebration includes performances by top island musicians and hula hālau, arts and crafts, food, keiki activities, art, a silent auction and more.

Free. Windward Community College, windwardhoolaulea.com. CHILDREN AND YOUTH DAY Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 300 interactive, educational and fun activities for keiki of all ages celebrate our children and youth. Free. State Capitol District, 262-3623 or info@hawaiicyd.org. FESTIVALS OF ALOHA - MOLOKA'I Oct. 8, 9 a.m. Parade; 11 a.m. Ho'olaule'a A one-of-a-kind parade features pa'u riders and country style floats, followed by a ho'olaulea'a with Hawaiian artisans, games, food booths, loeal entertainers and eultural displays. Free. Kaunakakai Town, www.festivalsofaloha.com. NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONVENTION Oc.t, 10-12 Themed "'Auamo Kuleana," the 15th Annual Native Hawai-

ian Convention brings together Native Hawaiian-serving organizations and community development experts. Attendees ean also visit The Marketplace, a popular exhibition showcasing products and programs from Native Hawaiian artists, artisans, crafters and small businesses. Hand-crafted jewelry, locally-grown plants, organic products, clothing and more will be available for purchase. Registration begins at $25. Sheraton Waiklkl Hotel and Resort, 596-8155, KAPA KAHILU DEMONSTRATION Oct, 8, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kapa demonstrations eomplement Kahilu Theatre Foundation's opening exhibit of the season, featuring work by top kapa makers in Hawai'i, whieh runs through Nov. 3. Free. Kahilu Galleries in Kohala and Hāmākua, www.kahilutheatre. org, (808) 885-6868. www.hawaiiancouncil.org.

TALK STORY FESTIVAL Oct. 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The 28th Annual Talk Story Festival 2016 features a lineup of Hawai'i's best storytellers. Full line-up and more information is available at www.honoluluparks. eom. Free. ssunl@honolulu.gov, 768-3032. CHRISTOPHER MORGAN & ARTISTS: PŌHAKU Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music and projection design eome together in this dance theater pieee exploring the story of Hawai'i's people. $47 and up, with discounts available. Hawai'i Theatre, 528-0506 or www. hawaiitheatre ,com. HŌ'ALA 2016 Oct, 22, TBA Pūnana Leo o Waimea and 'Alo Kēhau o ka 'Āina Mauna invite you to an 'Aha Mele (concert) honoring 'Anakala Larry Kimua and his

many contributions as a haku mele (music composer) and his role in revitalizing 'ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian language). Featuring Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musicians and 'ono food. Kahilu Theater in Waimea, 808) 885-7166, kahilutheatre ,org/Shows . MAUI CHILDREN AND YOUTH DAY Oct. 22, 3-8 p.m. Children and Youth Day comes to Kihei, with activities and entertainment for the entire 'ohana. Free. Kenolio Recreation Complex, (808) 879-8698. KIDS FEST Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event features fun health and wellness interactive games and activities. Kids ean enter to win more than 30 bicycles, helmets and other prizes. Free, 522-3469, hawaiipaeifichealth.org. ■

SUNRISE AT MAUNA 'ALA ROYAL MAUSOLEUM : Oct. 2, 6 to 7 a.m. 'Iolani Guild, Prince Albert Circle and Hālau Hula o Nāmamoakeakua invite lv children and their 'ohana to a special Sunrise Hawaiian Celebration honoring our monarchs for their legacy of peaee ; and aloha. All are weleome to bring a lei or ho'okupu to present at the end of the ] ceremony. 352-00 13 or admin @malamaonakeiki.org.

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