Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 8, 1 August 2017 — ‘aukake [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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MĀLAMA MAUNALUA SUMMER COMMUNITY HUKI EVENT August 12, 9 a.m. to noon Learn about restoring Hawai'i's marine environment while helping to remove invasive algae from nearshore waters along Maunalua Bay. Hosts Mālama Maunalua and Pono Paeihe encourage volunteers to bring water and wear sunscreen and clothes that ean get wet. Water shoes, gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers meet at Kuli'ou'ou Beach Park. Call 395-5050 or email volunteer@malamamaunalua.org. HCRA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA August 5, 7:30 a.m. The 2017 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Annual State Championship Regatta brings together paddling associations from around the state to determine the overall outrigger eanoe paddling champions. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8. Free. Hanakao'o Beach Park, Lahaina, Maui, www. hcrapaddler.com. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. MAUKA TO MAKAI 2017 August 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ka 'ala Farms August6, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pōka 'i Bay.

This two-day event links the mountains and oceans in Wai'anae through cultural education and activities and encourage the eommunity's understanding of their kuleana to water safety and enhanee environmental awareness. Saturday, Ka'ala Farms, Sunday Pōka'i Bay, 697-3709. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. LILPUOKALANI PROTESTANT CHURCH LŪ'AU August 5, 1 to 4 p.m. Piek-up only 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 41st annual benefit lū'au offers takeout and dine-in options, with entertainment from Chinky Mahoe and Hālau Kawili'ula and Greg Lontayao and Hālau Kawaihoa. $25 dine-in, $20 takeout. 66-090 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa, 637-9364.

NĀ HULA FESTIVAL August6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city's 77th Annual Nā Hula Festival features non-competitive hula performances, music from the Royal Hawaiian Band and the 20 17 Lei Queen and Court. Bring something to sit on, as well as something to eat and drink. Free. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand, 768-3058. KA'INA MAI August 6, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hika'alani presents an evening of food, storytelling, mele and hula to celebrate a community returning to and growing at the piko of the Kailua ahupua'a. Free. Ulupō heiau. Kūkanono, Kailua. $125. Email halauhikaalani@gmail.com or visit http://hikaalani.website/ kulsquoono-kulsquoai.html.

PAPAKŌLEA PĀ'INA August 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Back for a second year, the Papakōlea Pā'ina features entertainment by Keauhou, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Kuana Torres Kahele, Pōmaika'i Lyman and the Keawe 'ohana, plus special guests. Tickets are $35 ($10 for keiki under 12) and include court access to the concert, Hawaiian food plate, cultural demonstrations, a keiki zone, marketplace and more. Presale tickets include a Hawaiian plate and access to the concert. Proceeds will support the Papakōlea Community Scholarship Program and other educational activities. Tickets at papakoleapaina.eventbrite.com. Papakōlea Community Park, 5208998, papakoleapaina@gmail.com. FREE CONCERTAT LILI'UOKALANI GARDENS August 17, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. As a prelude to an evening Hawai 'i International Music Festival eoncert (see "Taste, Sights and Sounds of the Big Island" below), this free performance at Lili'uokalani Gardens will feature classical and Hawaiian music from the festival's founders and other musicians, including Argentinian tango music, as well as selected compositions by Queen Lili'uokalani. Bring your own mats, blankets or beach chairs. Lili'uokalani Gardens between the Pāhoa-side gate and the restrooms. www.HIMusicFestival.com.

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Volunteer to Mōlama Maunalua Bay on Aug. 1 2. - Photo: Courtesy ofMālama Maunalua

Enjoy Hawaiian language opera "Nā Kau a Hi'aka" Aug. 1 8-20. - Photo: Courtesy of Chaminade University of Honolulu

Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Natalie Ai Kamau'u joins the impressive list of performers at the Papakōlea Pā'ina. - Photo: Courtesy

TASTE, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OFTHE BIG ISLAND August 17, 6:30 p.m. The 2nd Annual Hawai'i Internahonal Music Festival's season finale is a unique, multidisciplinary concert bringing together all-star classical musicians and loeal talent. A loeal music spotlight will be Hawaiian songs by Queen Lili'uokalani. $30-35. First United Protestant Church Hilo, 1350 Waianuenue Ave, www.HIMusic Festival.com. NĀ KAU A HI'IAKA August 18-19, 7:30 p.m. August 20, 4 p.m. Written by University of Hawai'iMānoa MFA graduate Kau'i Kaina, this Hawaiian language play presents the mo'olelo of sisters Hi'iakaikapoliopele and Pelehonuamea. Performed entirely in Hawaiian and featuring hula and mele, this production closes out the Chaminade University Collegiate Theatre Festival. $10-$25. Mamiya Theatre, www. showtix4u.com, 202-6360, chris topher.patrinos @ chaminade ,edu .

MADE IN HAWAI'I FESTIVAL August 18-20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ( closes at 5 p.m. Sunday) This three-day showcase of locally made products features more than 400 booths, including neighbor island vendors whose work isn't found easily on O'ahu. Award-winning entertainers will perform, including Keauhou, the trio that took home nine Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards. Cooking demonstrations include a ehili cook-off by some of Hawai'i's favorite chefs. $6. Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall andArena, 533-1292 or www. MadeInHawaiiFestival.com. MĀLAMA NĀ KEIKI FESTTVAL August26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to prenatal women, young families, those considering pregnancy and supporting 'ohana, this event will offer a wide variety of maternity and now family mini-educational classes; elinieal health screening; keiki activities and healthy, locally sourced food. Free. Nā'ālehu Park, www.huimalama olanaoiwi.org. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

FUTURE FEST 2017 August 28 An all day event for students in grades 7-12 and community members to learn more about post-secondary opportunities from military recruiters, career personnel and college and union representatives. Free. Moloka'i High & Middle School, www.facebook.com/Friends OfMolokai. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. 2017 'ONIPA'A CELEBRATION September 3 Mark your calendars for the llth Annual 'Onipa'a Celebration to celebrate the 179th birthday of Queen Lili'uokalani and honoring her as a leader of peaee and justice as Hawai'i's last sovereign. Free. 'Iolani Palaee grounds, www.hawaii ponoi.info. Sponsored in part by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. ■