Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 11, 1 November 1988 — Helemano Plantation Holds Crafts Fair [ARTICLE]

Helemano Plantation Holds Crafts Fair

Helemano Plantation's Christmas gift and craft fair, November 19-21 is its major fundraiser of the year and the most fun. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 eaeh day of the craft fair at the Wahiawa property next to the Dole Pineapple Pavilion, there will be an assortment of handmade gifts, ornaments and wreaths, silk flowers and arrangements and more. Founded in 1984, Helemano Plantation provides housing, educational and vocational training, and employment opportunities for mentally handicapped adults. Within the five-acre property, Helemano Plantation has a country store and gift shop, bakery, colorful gardens, a new seafood restaurant opening November 15, as well as administrative offices, classrooms and a housing village for the adults, who are called clients. Entertainment at the Christmas fair will include performances by Karen Keawehawaii, Brickwood Galuteria, the Nu'uanu Brothers, Ka Hale O Pele Hula Halau, Kapulani Hula Studio and the Pamana Dancers. There will also be ethnic food sales along with Helemano Plantation's very own loeai produce, fresh herbs and bakery goodies.