Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 12, 1 December 2023 — Royal Hawaiian Band Performances [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Royal Hawaiian Band Performances

December 1, 8 & 15, Noon - 1:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu Ihe Royal Hawaiian Band holds free concerts on the 'Iolani Palaee Grounds most Fridays. www.rhb-music.com 63rd Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade December 2, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Waimea, Hawai'i lsland. www.WaimeaTown.org/parade

December 8 Waimea, O'ahu Tribute to the legendary Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay. Ihe contest will run if wave face heights consistently reach 40-feet between Dec. 14, 2023, through March 12, 2024. www.TheEddieAikau.com

Kalikimaka Ma Ke Alanui (Christmas on the Avenue) December 9, 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Nānākuli, O'ahu Connect with family, friends, support loeal businesses and enjoy the holiday season. www.nanakulichristmas.com 37th Annual Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade December 9, 5:00 p.m. Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i lsland www.HistoricKailuaVillage.com Kama'āina Sundays December 10, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu Explore 'Iolani Palaee, enjoy entertainment and family-friendly activities. Ihe theme is Makahiki. Free admission for kama'āina. www.iolanipalace.org Hawaiian Holiday Shopping, Concert & Boat Parade DecemberlO, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i lsland Shop for gifts, enjoy live music by Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Nāpua Greig then watch the 8th annual lighted boat parade in Kailua Bay. www.HistoricKailuaVillage.com Soil Health Workshop December 12, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Kahului, Maui Join a discussion with loeal staff from the U.S. Dept. of Ag - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and GoFarm about how to assess a soil healīh test and steps that ean be taken to improve it. www.gofarmhawaii.org

Pi'o Summit: Advancing a Circular Economy in Hawai'i December 13 Honolulu, Hawai'i A UH Innovation event at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Topics include circular economy in the ahupua'a system, interventions and UH's role in creating opportunities for the future. Register at: www.research.hawaii.edu/event/a-circu-lar-economy-in-hawaii/ Kalani Pe'a Purple Hawaiian Christmas December 15, 7:00 p.m. HST. Kamuela, Hawai'i lsland The concert will feature Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winners Lorna Lim and Wailau Ryder plus hula performances. Attend in-person or watch online. www.Kahilu.org 'Ewa Beach Christmas Parade December 16, 10:00 a.m. 'Ewa Eeaeh, O'ahu Start and end at Campbell High School. www.eblcf.org Winter Weekend December 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu A festive holiday event with leeiki activities, crafts, and food. Dress up in your holiday best - ugly holiday sweaters included! www.bishopmusuem.org Waimea Light Parade December 16, 5:30 p.m. Waimea, Kaua'i www.waimealightparade.com

La 'Ohana Day December 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Waimea, O'ahu The 3rd Sunday of eaeh month, is Family Day at Waimea Valley. 50% off general admission for kama'āina and military families. Learn Hawaiian history, culture, explore the gardens, and swim under the waterfall. www. waimeavalley.net 16th Jingle Bell Beach Run December 17, 7:30 a.m. Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i Island A Christmas-themed family fun run featuring a 5K and a Santa's Keiki Dash for children 6 and under starting at the Coconut Grove Marketplace. www.Kona5K.com ■

38th Annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Opening Ceremony