Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 3, 1 March 2015 — malaki [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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PAPAKŌLEA 'OHANA HEALTH FAIR Sat, March 7, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Come learn about healthy living at the fifth annual family-friendly fair, supported through a grant from OHA, featuring more than 50 health, wellness and Native Hawaiian service providers. Enjoy entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian B and and keiki from surrounding schools. There is plenty for young and old alike with 'ono healthy food, keiki games, health screening s and cultural demon strations. Lineoln Elementary School. Free. 520-8998. 'AHA ALOHA 'ŌLELO Sat, March 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Pūnana Leo o Kona, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and KAPA radio, this all-

day celebration of Native Hawaiian language features a Hawaiian language competition for all ages, award-winning entertainers, keiki play area, educational presentations, food, craft vendors and prize giveaways. Contestants in the competition will memorize speeches by Kamehameha, James Kaulia and Queen Lili'uokalani. The mele portion includes songs written by or for Lili'uokalani. Keauhou Shopping Center. Free admission. (808) 323-8052. STORYTELLING: LEGENDS AND GHOSTS IN HAWAI'I Fri., March 20, 7:30 p.m. Native Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui explores whether Hawai'i's gods and ghosts still exist today in this spooky onenight event. Kapanui follows in

the footsteps of his mentor Glen Grant, sharing his knowledge of old Hawai'i and of the islands in a way that is hair-rais-ing, informative and mysterious. Maui Arts &

Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $20. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. KŪPAOA Sat, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Kellen Paik and Llhau Hannahs Paik share their Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning talents on stage in an unforgettable performance. Known for their poehe Hawaiian language compositions, this powerful duo are sure to impress with melody and meaning. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $30. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. HO'ŌLA Sat, March 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pūnana Leo o Waimea and 'Alo Kēhau o Ka 'Āina Mauna Hawaiian Medium Schools hold the third annual Ho'ōla featuring fun for the whole family with Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning musicians, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, hula performances, keiki games, crafts, 'ono food and a silent aue-

tion. Free. Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea. (808) 885-7166 or kaua paliloa.org. OLA KA HĀ Sun., March 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hā Enterprises presents Ola Ka Hā, a celebration of Hawaiian arts, history and culture, in an event featuring all-day music, hula, food, crafts and art. Top island performers, including Waipuna, Sean Na'auao, Jerry Santos and Mailani will perform along with Hālau Nā Kamalei O Līlllehua, Hālau O Ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani and Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea. 'Iolani Palaee. Free admission. 627-2942 or iolanipalace.org. CONTACT 2015 Thurs.-Sun., Apn 2-5, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; opening reception Apr. 2, 5-8 p.m. Come explore this annual juried exhibition of contemporary art that explores "contact" as it relates to the Hawaiian Islands and its people from the 1890s through 1930s. Supported by an OHA grant and juried by Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu and Ngahiraka Mason, this 10-day pop-up exhibit features new two- and three-dimensional work as well as site-installation art. Honolulu Museum of Art School, Main Gallery. Free. 202-8707 or puuhonuasociety.org . MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION Festival is Sun.-Sat, Apr. 5-11; Competition is Thurs.-Sat, Apr. 9-11 starting at 6 p.m. This year's Sat., Merrie Monarch Festival features annual art exhibits, craft fairs, demonstrations, performances, and a parade leading up to the world-renowned three-day hula eompehhon. OHA is a proud sponsor of this event through the annual Miss Aloha Hula Hawaiian Language Award. The free Hō'ike event is Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Miss Aloha Hula competition kicks off the competition Thursday, followed by the group hula kahiko eompehtion Friday and the group hula 'auana and awards ceremony Saturday. Edith Kanaka'ole Stadiumin Hilo. Call Luana at (808) 935-9168 or visit merriemonarch.com. ■

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Waipuna will return for this year's Ola Ka Hā at 'lolani Palaee in eelebration of Hawaiian arts, culture and history. - Courtesy: KennyKai

The community gathers annually at Lineoln Elementary School for the Papakōlea 'Ohana Health Fair offering free health screenings, informational booths and cultural activities. - Courtesy: Kula no nii Po'e Hawai'i

Lopaka Kapanui