Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 2, 1 February 1986 — "Na Hana Hawaii" at Makiki Center [ARTICLE]

"Na Hana Hawaii" at Makiki Center

"Na Hana Hawaii," the Makiki Environmental Education Center's program, enjoyed such a tremendous year in 1985 that it will be continued in 1986, thanks to the generosity of Chevron U.S.A. Coordinator Sonny Ching has listed a schedule of events for the first quarter of 1986. All activities are slated for 9 a.m. at the center, 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, on Saturdays. It is open to adults and children age eight and older and is free. Call 942-0990 anytime 24 hours,,a day. 3txi m iMo oiom oi £>idc &o Uiw &n Doqcn ei 1» bfit, noe 1^1 Feb. 1 — Makiki Loop Trail (hike). Join Coordinator Sonny Ching as he tells you what the forest was to him as a child. Great for the family. Feb 8 — My Childhood Games (class). Come and join Aunty Elaine Mullaney as she shares with you those games they played in Hawaii during the 1920's and 1930's. Fun for everyone. Feb. 15 — Personai Cleanliness of Hawaiians Prior to Capt. Cook, 1778 (class). This is Allen Kanoa's second public presetation on the subject matter. Although there are differences, the original presentation is still being talked about today. Feb. 22 — Feather Lei Making (class). The beauty of this craftwork lives vibrantly today. Leam more about this delicate art from Ethel Kahalewai. Mar. 1 — Hike (to be announced). Mar. 8 — Symbols of Hawaii (class). A presentation by Aunty Elaine Mullaney of the significance of feather cloaks, nihu palaoa, lei po'o, kahilis and others. Samples and displays are highlighted. Mar. 22 — Hawaiian Music-in depth (class). Hattie Phillips explains the evolution of Hawaiian music from the days of chants to the "good ole days" to the present. Bring your musical instruments. Mar. 29 — Nose Flute (class). Come and join Calvin and Charlene Hoe as they teach you to make this musical instrument and play it, too.