Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 2, 1 February 2012 — Pepeluali [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Pepeluali

MAKAHIKI MAOLI FESTIVAL Sat, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a proud sponsor of the fourth annual Makahiki Maoli Festival, whieh shines a spotlight on the keiki of Nā Kula Kaiapuni o O'ahu and their supporters, who'll share the stage with the kamali'i of Nā Pūnana Leo o O 'ahu as well as Hōkū Zuttermeister, Pōmaika'i Keawe Lyman, Mana, Mailani Makainai and more. Enjoy Makahiki games, Hawaiian food, island crafts and artisans and educational booths. Free. Kapi'olani Park Bandstand. (808) 841-6655 or makahiki. maoli @ gmail.com. KŪKAHI 2012 Sat. & Sun., Feb. 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. Renowned artist and kumu hula Keali'i Reichel and his awardwinning Hālau Ke'alaokamaile perform traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, chant and hula in this annual hālau fundraiser. $ 1 2-$55 . Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. (808) 242-2787 or mauiarts.org.

DUKE KAHANAMOKU CHALLENGE Swl, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Celebrating its 27th year, this signature sports fundraiser benefits the Waiklkl Community Center, whieh provides tuition assistance for quality infant care and early education for needy Waikīkī working families. The day of outdoor fun features hula, a double-hulled eanoe procession, eanoe races, makahiki games for the puhlie to join in on, invitational stand-up paddle relay, a marketplace and food booths on Hilton's Great Lawn, and Hawaiian entertainment. This year, the event will honor Hawai'i water sports legends who comprised the Duke Kahanamoku Surf Team: Paul Strauch Jr., Fred Hemmings, Joey Cabell and the late Butch Van Artsdalen, legendary surfers who have perpetuated the legacy of Native Hawaiian surfing in the community. Free for spectators. Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Lagoon, Waikīkī. Also ahead, the center is planning more special events in 2012, including a signature gala event honoring

the center and Nā Mea Makamae o Waikīkī - Treasures of Waikiki in September. (808) 923-1802 or waikikicommunitycenter.org. E KU'ULEI E KU'UIPO Tues., Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. cocktails Let Hawai'i's sweetheart of Hawaiian music round out your night of romance, as Ku'uipo Kumukahi presents her second annual Valentine's Day concert. The evening kicks off with cocktails and a buffet dinner in anticipation of the 7:30 p.m. concert featuring special guest performers Aaron Salā and Paul Shimomoto. $65. Paeilīe Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. (808) 388-0559. KILOHANA LONGDISTANCE CANOE RACE Sat, Feb. 18, starttimes 9 a.m. women, 10:30 a.m. men A traditional Hawaiian outrigger eanoe race along Waimea's shoreline. The first event of the Garden Isle Canoe Racing Association season and one of the signature events of the Waimea Town Celebration Week, happening through Feb. 25. Spectator views

along Waimea shore near the pier. wkbpa.org. PANA'EWA STAMPEDE RODEO Sat. & Sun., Feb. 18 & 19, noon-5 p.m. Celebrate the long history of the paniolo at this annual Hawaiian-style rodeo complete with demonstrations, live musical entertainment, food, craft booths, bull run and uniquely Hawaiian competitions: Po'o Wai U, Double Mugging and Wahine Mugging. $5, $7; free for keiki under 12. Pana'ewa Equestrian Center, Hilo, Hawai'i Island. (808) 959-8932 or hawaiirodeo stampede.com. KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Kamehameha Schools' 82nd annual fundraiser for curriculum enrichment grants features live entertainment from Touch of Gold, Waipuna, Ho'okena, Mana'o Company, Nesian N.I.N.E. and Kamehameha students, along with 'ono food, inflatables, rides, games, dunking booth, crafts, haku lei, silent auction, a country store and garden shop, community booths

andmore. Free. Kāpalama Campus, O'ahu, with free shuttle service from Damien Memorial School, Honolulu Community College and Kapālama Elementary. (808) 8428680 or parents.ksbe.edu. GROW HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL Sat, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. An annual festival highlighting traditional Hawaiian crafts, cultural heritage, native plants and sustainable lifestyles with horticultural presentations, storytelling, hands-on activities, garden tours and demonstrations in kapa making, lauhala weaving, wood working and more. Festivities kiek off with a dedication of the garden's new visitors center. Related events include a handson ku'i 'ai (poi pounding) demonstration with experts Jerry Konanui, Daniel Anthony and Kana'e Keawe from noon to 4 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24, and field trip to Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park at 10 a.m. on Sun., Feb. 26. Free. (Entry fee may apply to Pu'uhonua). Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, Captain Cook, Hawai'i Island. (808) 323-3318 or bishopmuseum.org/ greenwell. ■

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AB0VE: A leam of paddlers appear in silhouefte at the Duke Kahanamoku Challenge. - Photo: Courtesy of Waikīkī Community Center. AT LEFT: Keali'i Reichel and his award-win-ning Hālau Ke'alaokamaile will perform hula 'auana and hula kahiko in Kūkahi 201 2 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. - Photo: Courtesy ofMaui Arts & Cultural Center