Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 10, 1 October 1999 — ʻOkakopa October calender of events [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻOkakopa October calender of events

Editor's note: Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the event or the sponsor by OHA. Ocf. 2 — Moloka'i Aloha Festivals Parade / Mule Run Perhaps the shortest parade route in the islands, the annual Moloka'i event is filled with spirit and aloha with pā'ū riders, civic groups, a marching band and colorful floats. Following the parade, teams of mule draggers attempt to reach the finish line first. 9 a.m. Kaunakakai Town Center. Free. For information on these and other Moloka'i Aloha Festivals events running through Oct. 9, eall 5535252. Ocf. 7 — The Queen's Songbook Launeh Party Join the folks at Native Books and Beautiful Things along with music by Nā Leo Kū Ho'okahi of the Hawai'i Youth Opera Choms for this celebration of a historic pubhcation (see story on page 11). 5-7 p.m. Native Books and Beautiful Things, 222 Merchant St., Downtown, Honolulu. Free. For information, eall 845-8949. Oct. 8-17 — Aloha Festivals on Maui All of Maui celebrates Aloha Festivals this week, including a host of events in Hāna including makahiki games, a talent show, a lū'au and more . For information on Maui events, eall 248-7758. Oct. 9 — Eo e Emalani i Alaka'i Festival Kōke'e is the site onee again for this annual event paying tribute to King Kamehameha IV's consort, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani. Featured will be an exhibit highlighting the 140th anniversary of the Queen's Medical Center, Hawaiian entertainment, and a book signing by Dr. George Kanahele, author of "Emma - Hawai'i's Remarkable Queen." Presented by the kōke'e Natural History Museum and Hui o Laka. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Kōke'e State Park's Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Free. For information, eall 335-9975. Oct. 10 — Opus 19 Fun Run Help to support the Honolulu Symphony, its musicians, youth and education programs and more by participating in this annual fun run event, covering a 4mile, flat course in the Kāhala - Dia-

mond Head area. Dubbed the "OctubaFest," the event will feature Hawai'i's largest assembly of tubas in one plaee, at one time. 7:30 a.m. Fort Ruger Park (Triangle Park). $20 donation. $15 for children and seniors. For more information, eall 540-0786. Oct. 12 — "Paddling Paradise: Palau on a Kayak" The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's After Dark in the Park Series' Paeilīe Islands Month presents kayaking expert Lisa King who will share her experiences with this alternative style of tourism whieh helps heighten awareness of Belau's coastal environments and promote stewardship of its scenic and fragile coastal resources. 7 p.m. Kllauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For informahon, eall 985-6014.

Oct. 14 - 16 — 1 lth Annual Talk Story Festival Loeal and visiting storytellers, including such Hawaiians as Maiie Solomon, Makia Malo and Dawn Wasson, will wow you at this event

co-sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Allianee for Culture and the Arts. 7-9:30 p.m. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. Free. Forinformation, eall Jeff Gere at 973-7262.

Oct« 14- 17 — 60th Annual Orchid Show and Plant Show The Honolulu Orchid Society ine. is a nonprofit, scientific and horticultural organization promoting the propagation of orchids of all kinds. Primarily a fund-raiser for the society, the event will feature spectacular floral displays, cultural demonstrations and educational lectures. 1-9 p.m., Oct. 14; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Oct. 15, 16; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oct. 17. Neal i Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Free. For information, eall 455-7541, or I email schafHI@aol.com

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Aloha Festivals on Lāna'i

The parade, ho'olaule'a and cultural show onOct.l6

are an annual highlight, with the 9th annual Hulopo'e Aloha Beach Day bringing the island's events to a close on Oct. 24. For information on Lāna'i events, eall 589-1771 on O'ahu, or tollffee at 1 (800) 852-7690. 1 9 "A Geodetic Joumey Through the SW Pacific" The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's After Dark in the Park

senes racmc lslanas Month presents David Phillips, a geophysicists, whose slide presentation will discuss the swiftly shifting plates of Melanesia and Polynesia. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For information, eall 9856014.

Od* 23 — Kawa'ewa'e Heiau Clean-Up Join Charlie Ogata and a crew of volunteers at their regular heiau elean-up days at Kawa'ewa'e. Bring water and a snack. Short, uphill hike involved. Work includes weeding and trimming. Kawa'ewa'e, a po'o kanaka or luakini heiau, is located at the end of Llpalu St. off Nāmoku in Kāne'ohe. For information, eall 235-1088. Od. 26 — "Surviving on Pacific Atolls" The Hawai'i Volcanoes Naīional Park's After Dark in the Park Series' Pacific Islands Month features Craig Severance, UH Hilo Anthropology Department chair who will present a slide show discussing cultural adaptation to atoll environments. 7 p.m. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free. For information, eall 985-6014. Od. 2^7 ■— Aloha Festivals Royal Ball Top of the line entertainment will highlight the final event of Aloha Festivals where neighbor island royal courts, family and friends will eome together in song and dance. The public is weleome. Hawaiian entertainment with dance music by "The 15-Piece Tribute To Benny Goodman Orchestra." 6-11 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom. $75. For information and reservations, eall 589-1771. ■ Carla Contrades performs at last year's Eō e Emalani i Alaka'i Festival, wearing maile, mokihana and an outfit typical of the Queen Emma's era. ik. The orchid variety at the top, Cattelaya skinneri, is among the hundreds of varieties at 3 this year's orchid show.

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