Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 11, 1 November 1985 — Fundraiser for Waimanalo Keikis [ARTICLE]

Fundraiser for Waimanalo Keikis

Themed the "Gift of Love," Halau Likolaulani O Hawaii presents its second annual fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., on the grounds of Waimanalo Elementary School. Sponsors are encouraging participants to make this an all day family affair. There will be top Hawaiian entertainment, arts and crafts booths, cultural art displays and all the stew, rice and salad you ean eat. Beverage is also included. A $10 donation is being asked. Pre-sale tickets are available by calling 259-5049. Proceeds are utilized for the eontinued teaching of the Hawaiian language and cultural values to young children by Hawaii's kupuna. The Halau is a unique Hawaiian language learning center for children ages 2-6, providing a safe, living and stimulating childcare by the kupuna in a secured and nurturing Hawaiian environment. Major emphasis of the kupuna are transmittal of the Hawaiian language, culture and values with a strong kupunamo'opuna relationship. The center's logo is fashioned after a "likolau" or bud-like leaf such as the young shoot of a plant to remind one of the delicate and sensitive nature of eaeh child as it blossoms. New applications for the halau are now being accepted. Deadline is Dec. 1. Call 259-5049 for full particulars.