Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 2, 1 February 2010 — pepeʻuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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ONGOING Whale Watch Pu 'ukoholā Heiau, Kawaihae, Hawai'i. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through March 26, join the Hawaiian Islands Humphaek Whale Nahonal Marine Sanctuary and the National Park Service to watch koholā from the hill of the whale. Staff and volunteers will be on site to help look for and answer any questions you might have about the whales. Manuahi. nps.gov/puhe. PŌ'AONO, LĀ 13 0 PEPELUALI Aloha Saturday Kalākaua Park, Downtown Hilo, Hawai'i. Noon-4 p.m. Enjoy the monthly program with musical

performances by Hawai'i Island musicians and hālau hula, presentations by community groups, authentic arts and crafts vendors, and food. Manuahi. 808-961-5711, ehcc.org. PŌ'ALIMA - PŌ'AONO, NĀ LĀ 19-20 0 PEPELUALI Inleinalional Nights UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center, Hilo, Hawai'i. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The University of Hawai'i at Hilo International Student Association presents International Nights 2010. Many cultures from all over the world will eome together with an array of performances on stage. $8, $5 for seniors and UH-Hilo/Hawai'i CC staff, $3 for students. Tickets 808-974-73 10, informahon 808-974-7313, isamail@hawaii.edu, uhh.hawaii.edu/~isa.

PŌ'AONO, LĀ 20 O PEPELUALI Laupāhoehoe Music Festival Laupāhoehoe Beach Park, Laupāhoehoe, Hawai'i. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Mālama Hawai'i Nei, proceeds from this annual event provide scholarships for area students and fund eommunity projects. Lineup features The Lim Lamily, Darlene Ahuna, 'Ekolu Mea Nui, Lorna Lim & Polinahe, Bruddah Smitty and Lriends, Liko Martin, Hula Hālau O Mailelaulani and more. Lood vendors will offer a wide variety of tastes and vegetarian grinds alongside loeal crafters. Hosted by Skylark and Kahikina. $10 at the door, $5 presale from the 50's Highway Cafe, Sakado Store, Hilo Guitars and 'Ukuleles, Taro Patch, Mr. Ed's or Music Exchange in Hilo, Waimea and Kona.

Ages 10 and younger manuahi. No coolers. bunzeyj001@hawaii.rr.com. LĀPULE, LĀ 21 O PEPELUALI Waimea Valley Kanikapila Waimea VaIIey, O'ahu. 1 p.m. On the third Sunday of every month, the Abrigo 'Ohana - 14-year-old Timi, ll-year-old Emily, and 7-year-old Quinn - invites you to join in or kiek back and enjoy the kanikapila. Lood is available for purchase, and valley admission applies. myspace.com/ abrigoohana, waimeavalley.net. PŌ'ALUA, LĀ 23 O PEPELUALI Talking Hawai'i's Story Kīlauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i VoIcanoes NationaI Park, Hawai'i. 7 p.m. Oral histories reflect the eommon identity, shared values and survival of Hawai'i's unique cultures. Culled from oral histories collected in the 2009 book Talking Hawai 'i 's Story (see book review on following page), this program focuses on Hawai'i Island residents - a Kona coffee farmer, a former sugar plantation worker, a Kona rancher and Native Hawaiians. Park admission applies, $1 donation weleome. 808-985-6011, nps.gov/havo. PŌ'AONO, LĀ 27 O PEPELUALI 80th Kamehameha Schools Ho'olaule'a Kamehameha SchooIs, Kapālama, O'ahu. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your 'ohana to Kōnia Lield for a day of Hawaiian entertainment, food, silent auetion, keiki crafts, games and rides, heahh and education booths, and more. Proceeds help to pay for enrichment programs and experiences for all the students of Kamehameha Schools. Manuahi. Lree shuttle provided to and from designated sites. ksbe.edu, 842-8680. Vivace! Wai'alae Country CIub, Wai'alae, O'ahu. 5:30 p.m. The O'ahu Choral Society will honor former Royal Hawaiian Band conductor Aaron Mahi for his contributions to the arts at its annual fundraiser. "Vivace!" will feature the Honolulu Chamber Choir under the direction of Esther Yoo and the Kawaiolanāpūkanileo aeappella ensemble. $80, and premium tables are available. Choral Society 5240815, ext. 257, oroahuchoral@gmail.com. ■

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The Abrigo 'Ohana is comprised of siblings Emily, 1 1 , on vocals and 'ukulele, 7-year-old Quinn on the Pākini bass, and Timi, 1 4, on steel guitar. Quinn's Pākini bass, made of a wooden mop handle and string, has a piek up for amplification. - Courtesy photo