Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 1, 1 January 2016 — ʻlanuali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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THE ROUGH RIDERS Fri. Jan. 8. 7:30 p.m. Hawai'i music icons Henry Kapono, John Cruz and Brother Noland bring their distinct voices and the blending of their guitars together. Fromclassics such as Friends, Coconut Girls and Island Style, these three professionals bring an evocative tone to the stage bonded by skills, determination and style. Tickets from $35 to $55. MACC members get a discount. Maui Arts and Cultural Center. mauiarts.org KA MOKU O MANOKALANIPŌ PA'ANI MAKAHIKI Sat. Jan. 16. 9 a.m. Ka Moku O Manokalanipō Pa'ani Makahiki honors the traditional time of year where Lono ruled the land. The makahiki will feature ten traditional games, awards, cultural demonstrations, displays by eommunity groups, a craft fair and 'ono food. Kama'āina and malihini ages five and above are invited to compete in the events. This aleohol and drugfree event is sponsored by OHA and the County of Kaua'i. Free. Ann Knudsen Park, Kōloa, Kaua'i.

BEACH CLEAN UP WITH WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM Sun. Jan 17. 9-11 a.m. Help keep our oceans elean and healthy by removing trash and debris from the beach and park areas around Sandy Beach Park and Wāwāmalu Beach Park. Trash bags, gloves and other supplies will be provided. Check in at Wāwāmalu Beach Park, whieh is on the Waimānalo side of Sandy Beach Park. Free. For more information, contact the Waiklkl Aquarium Volunteer Office at (808) 440-9020. AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: LETHAL ERUPTIONS IN KĪLAUEA Tues. Jan. 19. 7 p.m. The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park kicks off its centennial eelebration with an After Dark in the Park program about a fascinating facet of the park's 100-year history. Dr. Don Swanson, research geologist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, will highlight the explosive and dangerous side of Kīlauea Volcano. Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free, though park entrance fees apply.

CENTENNIAL HIKE: INTO THE VOLCANO Sat. Jan 23. 10 a.m. The Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues its centennial celebration with a ranger-guided excursion to connect visitors to the volcano. Join Ranger Dean Gallagher and witness the explosive evidence of KHauea volcano's not-so-distant past on this moderately difficult 2.7 mile hike to the floor of Kīlauea caldera. Sturdy footwear, water, light rain gear, sun protection and a snack are recommended. The hike is expected to last for two hours. Meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center. Free, though park entry fees may apply. MĀLAMA KĪPUKA BENEFIT LŪ'AU Sat. Jan 24. 5 - 8:30 p.m. This celebration under the stars benefits the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, a statewide non-profit land eonservation organization committed to protecting the land and protects our precious places. The event features live music, hula and an upscale menu. $ 150 per person or $ 1,200 for a table of eight. 01d Lāhaina Lū'au, 1251 Front Street, Maui. hilt.org/BBTB

KA MOLOKA'I MAKAHIKI 2016 Jan. 28-30. AU day. Ka Moloka'i Makahiki is hosting athletic competitions for youths and adults along with entertainment, food and cultural events to educate the community on the Makahiki observance. Participants will be

provided an opportunity to eelebrate the renewal of the life cycle - Moloka'i style. This free event is sponsored in part by an OHA 'Ahahui grant. Nā'iwa Makahiki Grounds, Mitchell Pau'ole Center and Kaunakakai Ballpark. POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT WEEKEND Fri. Jan. 29. 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 30. 10:30 a.m. Inductees into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame will be feted during the last weekend in January. The festivities kiek off with a Celebration Dinner on Friday at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Individual tickets are $250. Sponsorships are also available. On Saturday, the enshrinement will be held at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Lā'ie. $25. For more information, visit polynesian footballhof.org KONA SURF FILM FESTIVAL Sat. Jan. 30. 3:30 - 10 p.m.

Since 2003, the Kona Surf Film Festival has shown surf films from around the world. This grassroots event has helped to keep the surf einema alive. Live music, surf movies and good vibes. konasurf filmfestival.org. ■

MAKAHIKI KUILIMA 2016 Sat. Jan. 9. 8 a.m. -4 o.m.

This event features traditional Hawaiian games and food, native artisans, crafters

and demonstrations and hula to educate and share the Hawaiian culture through Makahiki traditions. Makahiki Kuilima is presented by Naepuni Aloha, the parent group of Ke Kula 'o S.M. Kumakau, a Hawaiian P-12 education program. The school preserves the Hawaiian lanuuaue and

culture and shares cultural tradi tions andpractices. Sponsored in part by OHA. Turtle Bay Resort. kamakau.com

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Visitors explore the floor of Kīlauea caldera on the "lnto the Volcano" ranger-guided hike. This hike, one of the park's most popular, will be offered Jan. 23 as part of the Centennial Hike Series at Hawai'i Volcanoes Nahonal Park. - Photo: Courtesy Mional Park Service

Photo: Courtesy ofKeKula 'o SM. Kamakau School