SPECIAL EVENTS

READERS TALK STORY BOOK DISCUSSION
Date: September 2nd, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: Starbucks Kilauea, Big Island
Contact: Marjorie Kelly (Co-Facilitator - Readers Talk Story Book Group), (808) 961-5732
Drop in and discuss chapters 1-3 of Phil Cousineau's "The Art of Pilgrimage," we consider what it takes to get ready for a trip, mentally, physically and spiritually. What do we leave behind? alternativehawaii.com. How do we prepare for where we are going? Come and discuss what you enjoyed most or bothered you about this part of the book.

HO'OLAULEA AT HONU'APO
Date: September 5th, 10:00pm - 5:00pm, 2010
Place: Honu'apo, Ka'u, Big Island
Contact: Lehua Lopez or Michelle Galimba, (808) 929-9891
An old-fashioned Hawaiian Ho'olaulea (celebration) of Honu'apo including music, hula, lots of craft booths, cultural demonstrations, and a silent auction. alternativehawaii.com. Honu'apo is a unique 225 acre park on the pristine Ka'u coastline.

READERS TALK STORY BOOK DISCUSSION
Date: September 16th, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, 2010
Place: Starbucks Kilauea, Big Island
Contact: Marjorie Kelly (Co-Facilitator - Readers Talk Story Book Group), (808) 961-5732
Drop in and discuss chapters 4-end of Phil Cousineau's "The Art of Pilgrimage." Which are your favorite imagination and reflection exercises and why? Enable your next guests to experience Hawaii better or prepare for your own improved travel experience.

POETRY SLAM AND WORKSHOP
Date: September 18th, 1 pm - 3 pm, 2010
Place: NHERC in Honokaa, Big Island
Contact: Catherine Tarleton, 808-883-0669, Catherinetarleton@gmail.com
Poetry Slam and free Workshop with Youth Speaks Hawaii. Learn from the best, Saturday, September 18, 1-3pm at NHERC in Honokaa, as slam poets guide you through the process of writing with heart and soul. Then, take the mic at Feel My Bean coffeehouse for a Live Poetry Slam, 5-7pm. At the same time, meet international author and peace advocate, Paul K. Chappell, in a special appearance and booksigning. Part of the Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace.

KAU KAU KAILUA
Date: September 19th - 25th, 10:00pm - 5:00pm, 2010
Place: Honu'apo, Ka'u, Big Island
Contact: Debbie Baker or Vicky, vicky@current-events.com
Bringing Locals & Visitors Back to the Water's Edge - Superb 3-course dinner menus from restaurants throughout Historic Kailua Village. Select a participating restaurant and enjoy specially crafted Kau Kau Kailua 3-course dinners for $20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant. alternativehawaii.com. Special values! Don't miss your chance to discover new restaurants and re-visit all your favorites. Hours vary according to selected restaurants.

WAIPI‘O VALLEY RIM HIKE
Date: Saturday, September 25th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2010
Place: Parker Ranch Center in Waimea, Big Island
Contact: Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Hawai'i Volcanoes Institute, (808) 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org
Witness the majesty of Waipi‘o -- Valley of the Kings. Hike over 1,000 feet above the valley floor on an historic trail that reveals inspiring views of two rivers, thriving taro farms, ocean vistas, native forest, and numerous waterfalls, including an awe-inspiring view of world-renowned Hi‘ilawe Falls. This exclusive three mile rim hike leaves from and returns to Parker Ranch Center in Waimea. Tuition includes a deli-style lunch with dessert and beverages. alternativehawaii.com. This exciting hike is led by our partners at Hawai'i Forest & Trail, whose guides are among the best-trained and most experienced in the eco-tourism business. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, part of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Cost per person is $110 for members / $150 for non-members. Non-members are welcome to join the Friends in order to get the member price. To register, call (808) 985-7373 or visit www.fhvnp.org.

TWO FLIPS AND 2 FLOPS!! (***"FLIP IS SLANG FOR FILIPINO AND "FLOP" ARE THE "UDA-KINE-FOLKS."
Saturday Sept. 25th, 2010 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Aunty Sally‘s Hale in Hilo for the Hakalau School & Community Reunion. Lorraine Godoy and Angie Libadisos, local Filipina in their 60’s tell their life stories, exploring myths about Filipinos. They cut deep to the “jugular” with wry & caustic humor & profoundly moving & diverse recollections of growing up in Hawaii. They share vibrant, honest, & true stories of hopes, crushed dreams, fathers & mothers, & the uncanny ways they found to survive. “Bradajo” (Brother Joe) is 3rd generation “haole” from Kauai is a “pidgin” poet and storyteller and tells stories of “small-kid: time growing up in Kauai in the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Bradajo tells his stories first, followed by our Flip Out ladies. Call Akiko - 963-6422 for additional information.

ONGOING EVENTS

KOKUA KAILUA VILLAGE STROLL AND CONCERT
Date: May 16th (Other dates in 2010: (Sunday) June 13, July 18, Aug 22, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 12), 1:00pm - 6:00pm, 2010
Place: Historic Kailua Village, Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Big Island
Contact: Dorlene Kolina Chao, dorlenechao@yahoo.com
Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway and marketplace. Enjoy free music, artists, and friendly merchants open for great shopping and delicious dining. At 4pm, there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihee Palace honoring Hawaiian royalty. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Alii Drive. alternativehawaii.com. Sponsored by Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua Village Merchants Association, Kailua Village Business Improvement District, Hulihee Palace, & Pacific Radio Group. SHOP, DINE, BUY LOCAL!

VOLCANO ART CENTER
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Under a cooperating agreement with the National Park Service, Volcano Art Center presents ongoing programs in the Park. Call: (808) 967-8222 or visit their site.

KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Date: Ongoing
Place: Kalukalu (14 miles south of Kailua-Kona)
Offering a variety of guided tours, lectures, and exhibits including the Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour, the Kona Coffee Living History Farm Tour and more. For reservation & cost call (808) 323-3222. (Inquire about their breadmaking in their Portuguese oven!)

RANGER-LED PROGRAMS: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: Daily
Ranger-led walks and hikes enrich your knowledge of the Park's resources and Hawaiian culture. Walks may be wheelchair accessible or may be longer hikes. The daily schedule of ranger presentations is posted each morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Kilauea Visitor Center. Call: (808) 985-6000 or visit their site.

NELHA PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding holidays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Exhibit area open weekdays 8am-4pm)
Place: Keahole Point (one mile south of Kona Int'l Airport)
Ocean technology pioneers harness Arctic-cold deep seawater for the future of mankind. Visit the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) recognized world-wide as a unique and innovative business, research and science technology park. Fee $5/person (children under age 8 free). Call: (808) 329-7341 or visit their site.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Date: 2 or 3 Tuesdays per month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
After Dark in the Park is a series of free evening programs on topics of geology, biology, Hawaiian culture and history. Call: (808) 985-6014 or visit their site.

MA LALO O KA PO LANI (UNDER THE NIGHT'S SKY)
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of Each Month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
An innovative program of cultural experiences shared by members of our Hawaiian communities followed by the regular evening stargazing program. Call: (808) 961-2180 or visit their site.

AN EVENING IN THE PARK
Date: Every 1st or 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (S. Kona)
Each month, there are speakers on different topics such as traditional story telling, hula & chant, crafts, native Hawaiian forest birds,volcano eruption and more. Call: (808) 328-2288or visit their site.

EVENING AT KAHUA RANCH - SUNSET DINNER
Date: Every Tues. & Thurs. through December 27
Place: Kahua Ranch (North Kohala)
Come visit an authentic 8,500 acre working cattle ranch owned by the Richards Family. Meet a member of the Family and learn about the Hawaiian Paniolo (cowboy). Transportation. Dinner. Local Beer, Wine, Soda/Juice Bar. Live Music & Dancing. Roping, Branding, Horseshoes, S'mores & Stargazing. Call: (808) 883-8601 or email Sue Foat .

GRANDFATHER’S HOUSE: AN EXHIBITION ON KOREA
Date: Through December 31
Time: Monday through Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Place: Lyman Museum, 276 Haili Street, Hilo
Featuring a full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, this unique completely interactive exhibit offers hands-on opportunities to explore life in rural Korea during the 1930s. Call: (808) 935-5021.

MORNINGS AT THE PALACE - HAWAIIANA LIVE!
Date: Every Wednesday Morning (throughout 2007)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Place: The Palace Theater, downtown Hilo
An educational and entertaining cultural program featuring live hula, the historic pipe organ, short films, commentary, and a segment with audience participation and interaction. Tickets are $5. Children 12 and under free. Call: Kimberly Bright (808) 934-7010.

CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Date: January through September (Call Park Headquarters for Date)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
Place: Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, S. Kohala
Cultural demonstration programs on Hawaiian crafts. Other special Hawaiian programs are presented throughout the year. Footpath, guided and self-guided tours, exhibits and interpretive talks, bird watching. Call: (808) 882-7218 or visit their site.