Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 8, 1 August 2010 — Summer in Waimea Valley [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Summer in Waimea Valley

By Jennifer Armstrong KaWai Ola This summer, Waimea Valley livens up with events that the whole 'ohana ean enjoy. From workshops to movies, these upcoming activities promise to deliver culture and fun. First, on Saturday, Aug. 7, the Valley plays host to the fourth annual Kalo Workshop. This free educational workshop brings experts, farmers and community members together to learn and share all about kalo, a traditional staple food of Native Hawaiians. Participants may listen to special guest speakers or take a walking tour to the kalo garden. Displays by kalo farmers, a kalo-pounding demonstration, kalo tasting and

kalo identification are also on the schedule, making for an interactive event. Those interested in attending must RSVP in advance to 638-5859 or jyagodich@waimeavalley.net. The workshop will be upstairs at the Proud Peaeoek from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also fast approaching is the Valley's annual event Pūlama 'O Waimea, happening Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This marks the fourth anniversary of OHA's official acquisition of Waimea Valley ahupua'a on Aug. 12, 2006. As part of a cooperative conservation land purchase, OHA acquired the site to ensure the eultural and natural resources of the Valley will be forever preserved on behalf of Native Hawaiians so that all who go there may learn fromand celebrate this sacred land. To mark

this special occasion, visitors will be treated to hula, Hawaiian arts and crafts, keiki games, Hawaiian food, artisans and cultural practitioners and special guided tours of the Valley. Later that evening, a film will be shown in conjunction with the rededication event. A new eommunity program called the Family Friendly 2010 Film Series showcases movies in the Valley's Plkake Pavilion. But first, doors open at 6 p.m. with live music from loeal 'ukulele enthusiasts Justin Alderfer, Derek Higa and Timi Abrigo. Then at 7 p.m., the audience will delight in the North Shore premiere of Mighty Uke. The movie discovers why so many people of different cultures and musical tastes are turning to the 'ukulele to express themselves. Pre-sale movie tickets

are available at Waimea Valley until Friday, Aug. 13 for $8. Otherwise its $10 general admission and $8 for keiki under 12.

For information on these and other events happening at Waimea Valley, eall 808-638-7766 or visit www.waimeavalley.net. ■

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Waimea Valley in all its splendor. - Photo: Elaine Fergerstrom