Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 7, 1 July 1998 — Iulai [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a spaceavailable basis. Inclusion does not constitute endoresement or validation ofthe event or the sponsor by the Office ofHawaiian Affairs. Jufy I - 15 - Quest for Dignity: A Victory Over Leprosy. Multi-media display at Honolulu Hale. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed July 4. Hosted by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. For information, eall 947-6677. July 8 - Kama'iiM Day at 'lolani Palaee. The fiist Sunday of eaeh month. Hawai'i residents may tour 'Iolani Palaee free of charge. Reservations are recommended. Keiki under 5 years old are not admitted. For information and resenations, eall 522-0832. July 8, 9 - Mooniiqht Hike to Kalu'uoka' o'o. Come explore the natural beauty of the Haleakalā wilderness area bv moonli2ht. Park Staff will lead a four-hour. five-

mile, strenuous hike from "Sliding Sands" to Kalu'uoka'ō'ō. Wear layered clothing, hat and sturdy shoes. Bring a snack, water, small flash-

light and binoculars. Hike is free, but there is a $10 per vehicle entrance fee. For more information, eall 572-4400 (Maui). July 10 - "Th« Honarchv Challenqe" BenefitGolfToumamem [. Be part of this 7th annual fund raiser for the William Charles Lunalilo Trust Estate and the Friends of Lunalilo Home. Teams of three, or individuals. Tournament will be a modified scramble. Shot-

gun start at 12:30 p.m. Hawai'i Kai Championship Golf Course. $130 per player, $390 per team. For information, contact Bob CrowelI at 537-8313. July II - "Hawai'inuiākea" Benefit Concert. stu-

dents from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Center for Hawaiian Studies and community supporter prepare for a spiritual and cultural exchange to Rapa Nui. Join Amy Hānaiali'i Gilliom and Willie K and a cast of surprise guests in concert. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i Theater. $22.50 and $17.50. Charge by phone by calling 545-4000. Formore information, eall 528-0506. July II - Hākaha Ho'olaule'a. The Wai'anae Coast Community Cultural Festival dedicates this family event to the late Rell Sunn and Iz Kamakawiwo'ole. Music, hula, interactive displays, crafts will be featured along with entertainment by the Wai'anae High School Haka Club, Vaihi, One Heart, Ilona Irvine, Kulia, 'Opihi Pickers, Tenderoni, Kawika Kahiapo and more. 10a.m. -6p.m. 'Ōhikilolo Ranch. Free. For information, eall 696-1217. July II - "Blue Hawaiian Hoonliqht Benefit Concert." The O'ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association's annual concert/fund raiser, produced by Peter Moon, features Jon Cruz, Kalapana, Teresa Bright, Kekuhi Kanahele, Frank DeLima and the Peter Moon Band. Waikīkī Shell. Presale tickets ffom eanoe club members $12. $15atthe j door. For more information, eall 591-221 1. July II - 'Aha Kūlama: A Gatherinq To Rekindle Liqht.

Nā Mamoali'i o Ka'uiki, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāmahana Kalama-Pānui, invites you to an 'ohana gathering featuring mele, hula, storytelling, family sharing, Hawaiian arts, crafts, food, an auction and keiki arts. The theme is "Ho'olana Ke Kapa."Wānanalua next to Ka'uiki in Hāna. For-information, eall 248-7006 (Maui). July II - Kilauea CuKural Festival. Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park will celebrate "Ka Noho 'Ana O Ka'ū... The Lifestyle of Ka'ū." Entertainment by Diana Aki, hula, art

aemonstrations and hands-on crafts. Kīlauea Military Camp front lawn. 10a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Free. For more information eall Mardie Lane at

985-6018 (Hawai'i).

July 17 - "Haku Hele: Stories of Hawai'i's People by Hawai'i'sComposers." Kumu Hula Miehael Pili Pang, the Hawai'i Arts Ensemble and Hālau Hula Ka No'eau premier "Haku Mele," featuring Kahauanu Lake's musical arrangements. Hawai'i Theater. (A second performance will be held at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, Hawai'i, on Aug. 20). 8 p.m. $22, $18, $12. For more information, eall 528-0506. July 18 - Prince Lot Uula Festival. The Moanalua Gardens Foundation presents its 21st annual non-competitive hula festival. Among the hālau performing are those of Coline Aiu, Makalapua Bernard, Ed Collier, Māpuana de Silva, Hōkūlani DeRego, Leinā'ala Kalama Heine, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Kaulana Kasparovitch, Blaine Kia, Leimomi Maldonado, Lehua Matsuoka, Miehael Pili Pang, Vicky Holt Takamine and Pattye Wright. Also featured will be a tribute to Aunty Genoa Keawe, opening ceremonies by 'īlio'ulaokalani, Hawaiian arts, crafts and games, a quilt exhibition, the Royal Hawaiian Band and 'ono food. For information, eall 839-5334. July 18 - 19 - Hāle'iwa Arts Festival. Historic Hale'iwa town will eome alive with music, arts and crafts. Ghost tales by Glen Grant, botanical displays, children's art activities, food demonstrations and sampling, a drawing for a custom-made surfboard and more. 10a.m. -6p.m. North Shore Marketplace. Free. For information, eall 637-3138. July 18, 2G - Kilo Hōkū at Kaleakalā National Park. "Cycles in the Sky" includes stargazing and lore for the 'ohana Dress for cold evening temperatures; bring a beach mat or blanket, red-filtered flashlight, binoculars and a thermos full of hot drinks. 7:30 p.m. Meet at Hosmer grove, just inside park. For more information, eall 5724459 (Maui).

July 25 - Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up in Kāne'ohe. Volunteers are needed to clear Windward 0'ahu's legendary heiau connected with Olopana and Kamapua'a. Meet at the end of Līpalu Street off Nāmoku. ^ 8:30 - noon. For more information, eall 235-1088.

July 25 — "E Hālama I Ke Kai." Hui Makua, a volunteer group from Pūnana Leo o Kawaiaha'o Hawaiian immersion pre-school, is preparing this oeean festival. whieh Dromotes marine conser-

vation awareness through the Hawaiian language. Exhibits featuring Hawaiian cultural practices dealing with the oeean will be showcased, along with 'ono food, crafts, and entertainment by Sista Robi Kahakalau & Friends, Ho'okena and Ka Wai Hu'ihu'i. Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, All

day. Honolulu. Free. For information, eall 5367999. ■

A dancer at the Prince Lot Hula Festival is adorned in a lei po'o of kukui leaves, lei and kūpe'e of kukui nut shells, and a pā'ū (skirt) of hau fiber. Her pū'ili are fashioned from split bamboo lenghts that rattle when struck. \

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