Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 12, 1 December 2000 — KĒKĒMAPA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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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 events or the sponsors by the Ojfice ofHawaiian Affairs. Dec. 1-28 - Nā Mele o Maui. Hawaiian language and heritage is showcased through the voices of Maui County students (K-12), at the Maui Marriott Resort & Oeean Club Ballroom, 9 a.m.-noon. $2 donation benefits the Nā

Mele o Maui Scholarship Trust Fund. For information, eall 808-661-3271. All month - Jan. 6 — "Two Families" at Native Books. Artists Calvin Hoe of Waiāhole and Eric Enos of Wai'anae eome together with their families in an exhibit at Native Books Kapālama warehouse and retail outlet at 124 North School St. Art includes work in stone, ink, mixedmedia, gourds, as well as various hula instruments. Mon.-Fri„ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat„ 10 a.m. Native Books. Free. For information, eall 845-8949.

Dec. 2 - Jan. 2 — 16th Annual Honolulu City Lights. The gigantic Christmas tree fronting Honolulu Hale and hundreds-of-thou-sands of lights illuminate Downtown from Tamarind Park, down King St„ past the Palaee and City Hall to Skygate. Drive or walk by and enjoy colorful displays. 6 p.m. Daily. Free.

Dec. 5-7 — Traditional Hawaiian Healing Workshop. Useful native flora including 'awa, koali and lā'ī will be discussed in a threeday forum. Speakers are Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, Bulla Logan, Alapa'i Kahuena and Martha Noyes. 9-11 a.m. eaeh day. Outrigger Waikīkī. Conference fee is $100. Space is limited. For information, email mlfolev@gte.net. De c. 9 - Pāhoa Christmas Parade and Ho'olaule'a. Pāhoa's Annual Christmas Parade proceeds through the village, arriving at Pāhoa High School. See the Hawai'i County Band, celebrities, colorful floats and horse units. After the parade, visit a country ho'olaule'a. Parade: 9:30 a.m„ ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shopping, food booths, activities and more. For information, eall 808-965-2160.

Uee 1U — Ah'i Sunday. Kawaiaha'o Church honors the birth of King Kamehameha V in a worship service attended by royal societies, dignitaries, Hawaiian civic clubs and the general public. Kawaiaha'o Church, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. For information, eall 5236310. Dec 11-14 - Hōkūle'a Statewide Sail. The legendary voyaging eanoe Hōkūle'a will tour the islands in celebration of 25 years of voyaging, bringing hands-on leaming experiences to students, their families and communities. In Hāna, Maui, Hōkūle'a will be open for public visitation. Dates are subject to change due to weather. For information, eall the Polynesian Voyaging Society at 536-8405.

Throughout December, visit the spectacular "Honolulu City Lights" eaeh evening from Bishop St. to the munieipal building along King St. in Honolulu. ■I^ |

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Dec 14-16 - Christmas with the Brothers Cazimero. Celebrate the holiday season with Robert, Roland, 'Ala and the Royal Dance Company in concert with the Honolulu Symphony. Special guests include the Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club. 7:30 p.m. Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall. For ticket information, eall 591-2211. Dec. 15Kilo Hōkū at Haleakalā. Join the staff of Haleakalā National Park for a special evening of stargazing and star lore. Be prepared for cold weather. Bring a beach mat or blanket, a red-filtered flashlight. binoculars and a hot beverage. Meet at House of the Sun Visitors Center near the summit no later than 6:30 p.m. Free, but park entrance fee may be charged. For information, eall 808-572-4459.

Dec 16 — Annual Waimānalo Christmas Parade. The Waimānalo community shares the spirit of the holidays with their annual holiday parade. Marching units, floats and lots of fun for all ages. Join us on this family

fun day. 10 a.m,noon. Humuniki St. to Nākini St. For information, eall 259-7342. Dec 17 — Ali'i Sunday. Kawaiaha'o Church honors the birth of Princess Pauahi in a worship service attended by royal societies, dignitaries, Hawaiian civic clubs and the general public. Kawaiaha'o Church, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. For information, eall 5236310.

Dec. 17"Home for the Hohdays" Concert. The award-winning music group Ho'okena presents a holiday spectacular centering on their " Homefor the Holidays" Christmas CD release. Performing also will be hula stylist Nani Dudoit; Zanuck Kāpala Lindsey and Ginai of "Hula Joe and the Hutjumpers;" Kumu Hula Maelia Loebenstein Carter's Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Wa'ahila; Keali'i Ceballos; Nola Nāhulu and the Kawaiolaonāpūkanileo choral group; and more. 5 p.m. Hawai'i Theatre. For tickets, eall 528-0506.

Dec 23 — Mākaha Sons Christmas Show. Spend "Christmas Eve Eve" with the Mākaha Sons, Brother Noland, Kumu Hula Chinky Māhoe and Hālau Hula o Kawaili'ulā and emeee Rodney Villanueva as they present their annual Christmas concert and dinner buffet. 5 p.m. 'Ilikai Waikīkī. Reservations required. For ticket information and reservations, eall 944-6372. ■

"Home for the Holidays " with Ho'okena at Hawai'iTheatre Dec. 17 will highlight music from their new holiday CD and present special guests Zanuck Lindsey, Maelia Loebenstein Carter, and more.