Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace - October 1, 2011

October 1, 2011 will be the 35th annual Day at Queen Emma Summar Palace. 

The event takes place from 9:00 am to 4: 30 pm on the grounds of Hanaiakamalama (Queen Emma's Summer Palace), 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu (Nuuanu).

This event is a extraordinary annual community event! 

The Hawaiian program includes:

MC Kimo Kahoano
Royal Hawaiian Band
Jerry Santos and Friends
Naluhoe
Kualoa
Kaha`i Topolinski and Halau Ka Pa Hula Hawai`i
Tony Conjugacion and Halau Na Wainohia
Punahou Alumni Glee Club

Local Artists and Craftsmen

Native Hawaiian Craft Demonstrations

ADMISSION: $6 Adults, $1 Children (Under Age 6 are free), includes admission to Palace

FREE PARKING (turn on Pu`iwa Road to park on the grass in Nu`uanu Park)

Visit http://www.daughtersofhawaii.org/ for more information.

Mālama Hōkūle‘a - Saturday, September 10, 2011

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MALAMA HOKULEA

What: Mālama Hōkūle‘a

Where: Kapi‘olani Community College, Great Lawn and ‘Ōhi‘a Cafeteria

When: 5 – 9 pm Saturday, September 10, 2011

Why: Benefit to support the renovation and continued sailing 

of iconic Hawaiian canoe, Hōkūle‘a

Tickets:

$25 (keiki six and under, free when accompanied by a paying adult)

Available online at http://pvs.hawaii.org, by phone at 808-842-1101 or in person at

Kapi‘olani Community College’s Office of Student Activities (‘Iliahi Building,

Room 126, Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm).

COMPONENTS:

• Talk story with Hōkūle‘a navigators and crew

o Navigating with the Hawaiian Star Compass with Nainoa Thompson and crew

o Rebirth: Hōkūle‘a for the Next Generation with Bob Perkins, Hōkūle‘a captain and

director of Honolulu Community College’s Marine Education Training Center, where

Hōkūle‘a’s historic dry dock is underway

o Photographing Voyaging Canoes with crewmembers and photographers Na‘alehu

Anthony and Monte Costa

o The Making of the Film Papa Mau: The Wayfinder with filmmaker Na‘alehu Anthony

of Palikū Documentary Films

• Screening of the film Papa Mau: The Wayfinder

• Images of Voyaging photography exhibit, showcasing the works of Na‘alehu Anthony,

Monte Costa and Sam Low

• Performances

o Chant and hula pahu for Hōkūle‘a

o Weldon Kekauoha

o Ernie Cruz, Jr.

• ‘Ono food and beverages available for purchase

• DVDs, CDs, photographs and limited edition Worldwide Voyage commemorative items

available for purchase

Donations:

For those wishing to contribute to the restoration and continued voyaging of

Hōkūle‘a, but who cannot attend Mālama Hōkūle‘a, donations are welcomed and

being accepted by the Polynesian Voyaging Society. For more information, please

contact PVS directly.

For additional information, please visit the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s website at

http://pvs.hawaii.org, or contact us via mhtml:{BAF4F777-B106-4B0C-95F3-C30F3CEE4E12}mid://00000219/!x-usc:mailto:pvshawaii@hawaiiantel.net or (808) 842-1101.

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PRESS RELEASE

(Honolulu – August 4, 2011) For more than 35 years, the iconic Hawaiian sailing canoe Hōkūle‘a

has sailed the Pacific inspiring generations, reawakening cultural pride and reviving ancient

knowledge. Now, as she and the volunteers of the Polynesian Voyaging Society prepare for her

upcoming worldwide voyage, the public is invited to help keep Hōkūle‘a sailing.

The Great Lawn of Kapi‘olani Community College will come to life at 5pm on Saturday,

September 10 as the Polynesian Voyaging Society hosts a special family event, Mālama Hōkūle‘a.

As part of this remarkable fundraiser, the community will have the opportunity to learn about

voyaging directly from crewmembers, enjoy food and entertainment under the stars, and most

importantly contribute to the wellbeing and continued sailing of Hōkūle‘a.

Appropriately, as the full moon rises over Mālama Hōkūle‘a, the benefit will mark a new era for

one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved cultural symbols by helping to fund the extensive renovations

necessary for Hōkūle‘a to successfully sail around the world.

“The objective of Hōkūle‘a’s drydock is to give this living treasure another 30 to 40 years of ocean

voyaging and to cultivate aloha for the canoe from the next generation of voyagers,” shared director

of crew training Bruce Blankenfeld. “Through all of this effort of restoration and the continuance of

voyaging, the younger generations gain a real aloha for the canoe and the opportunities it affords all

of us for learning and personal insight.”

“The restoration of Hōkūle‘a, which began in 2010, was a leadership decision based on kuleana and

values,” added Polynesian Voyaging Society president Nainoa Thompson. Using the original hulls

designed by Herb Kane, Hōkūle’a will emerge from dry dock stronger, lighter and more stable than

ever. “There is really very little change to the design, and no change in how we sail the canoe. The

most significant change is the widening of the ‘iako for stability and safety, in anticipation of the

different ocean conditions we will face around the planet.”

The community’s respect for Hōkūle‘a and her place as a learning laboratory for countless Hawai‘i

children is evidenced by the many partners who are helping to ensure that the renovation of

Hōkūle‘a is successful. “The college is honored to support Hōkūle‘a as we feel we are fellow

travelers on a journey of lifelong learning," said Kawika Napoleon, Kapi‘olani Community College

Hawaiian language instructor, chanter and member of the Mālama Hōkūle‘a planning committee.

August 2011 Entertain Calendar for the Royal Hawaiian Center

Moonlight at Queen Emma Summer Palace: Kani ka Pila

Aloha e!

Join the Daughters of Hawai‘i this summer for moonlit evenings at Queen Emma Summer Palace!  Enjoy live entertainment, with cocktails & pūpū, and of course, a nice hearty dinner.  Have an enjoyable evening while helping to raise money to mālama Queen Emma Summer Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace.

Fridays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm:  August 5th, September 9th, and October 14th. 

Some of the featured musicians include Noelani Mahoe & Tau Greg as well as Aaron Mahi & Friends.
Please call our office at 595-6291 for reservations or for information.

Hope to see you there! 

Office of Daughters of Hawai‘i at Hānaiakamalama
Queen Emma Summer Palace
2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI  96817
Tel: 808.595.6291
Fax: 808.595.4395

On the web:www.daughtersofhawaii.org
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Oahu General Plan Focused Update (Message from the City and County of Honolulu)

Aloha!

We want to hear from you!

The Department of Planning and Permitting is asking for community input to identify possible changes to the City's General Plan. There are several ways to participate.


Take the community survey

http://honoluludpp.org/planning/OahuGenPlan.asp

The survey is available on-line through

September 1, 2011.

This is one of the tools being used to gauge public perception about the issues being considered for the General Plan Update. Such issues, which are critical to residents' quality of life, include economic health, regional population and growth, agriculture, affordable housing, and sustainability. The survey is completely anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete.




Send in your written comments

Tell us what you like about the current General Plan and what you would like changed, or let us know your comments on the Key Planning Issues and background trend reports. Email comments to gp2035@hhf.com or fax to 808-545-2050 by September 1, 2011.





Check out the updated website

The presentation and the written summary from the July 7, 2011 project kick-off meeting is now available on-line.

http://honoluludpp.org/planning/OahuGenPlan.asp




PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE AND FORWARD TO OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

Dragon Boat Festival - July 30 & 31, 2011 - Ala Moana Beach Park

COME DOWN TO THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVALS 2011 AT ALA MOANA BEACH PARK!!

Date: July 30th & 31st, 2011
Time: Races Begin at 8am
FREE PARKING
DON'T MISS ALL THE ACTION!

Live Entertainment From: Kendra, H-trey, LHM Productions and Larson Talent Agency Fashion Extravaganza, Mz. Royalty, EMKE, Local Uprising, Leileiana, Rolando Sanchez & the Latin Jazz Combo, Jahmaka & MORE!!

Emcee's Mento Mele & Phat Joe from Island 98.5

Grass Volleyball Tournament

ADULT & YOUTH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT- $1000 CASH PRIZE

BIG SCREEN FEATURED MOVIE: HOW TO TRAIN A DRAGON

'ONO FOOD, CRAFT VENDORS, AND OF COURSE THE AWESOME DRAGON BOAT RACES!!! SIGN UP TODAY!

Local We Love! The KC Waffle Dog

There's a new medial building on Kapahulu Ave, near Market City.  For locals, we'll refer to the location always as, "where KC Drive In was." 

So many of the greats have gone.  Alex's Drive In, Teddy's Drive In, KC Drive In...  the old Mom & Pop diners were the staple fine dining of old Hawai`i.  They each had their signature item, whether a milk shake or fried noodles.  Only a few of them remain: Rainbow's Drive In and W&M BBQ Burgers are a couple of those rare gems that still stand. 

(We're figuring a couple of you may not have heard of the hole-in-the-wall W&M, so check out the map below.)


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Despite all these changes, the KC Waffle Dog lives on.  We had some recently at the Ukulele Festival and they're as delightful as ever. 

So if you find yourself craving a KC Waffle Dog, check them out online http://www.kcwaffledog.com/ to find them at local festivals and fundraisers.  There are also a few retailers that sell them regularly:

Da Snack Shop94-370 Pupupani St., #101
Waipahu, HI 96797
808-671-2841
Panini Grill
Kahala Mall
Daily 11 am – 8 pm
Petals & BeansHokua
1288 Ala Moana Blvd.
FREE PARKING
Mon-Fri 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sat 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Poke to Your Taste
790 Leilani St.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-989-9962