Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture

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.

7TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL WREATH EXHIBIT
Date: Daily (through January 2)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
7th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit by Island Artists. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Call: (808) 967-7565.

GRANDFATHER’S HOUSE: AN EXHIBITION ON KOREA
Date: Daily (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.

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) 328-2288 or 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 .

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.

HAMAKUA COFFEE TOUR
Place: Honokaa (Hamakua Coast)
Share a unique morning with local hosts Netta and Wendall Branco on a tour of their estate coffee farm. Learn about the entire process from planting trees, harvesting the coffee "cherry", pulping, drying, husking to custom roasting. See several varieties of coffee trees, dry land taro plants, banana, and other tropical fruit and "talk story" with Netta and Wendell about the little known history of coffee on the Hamakua coast. $35/person (2 person min.) Call: (808) 775-0385.

47TH WAIMEA CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT PARADE & ALL-DAY FESTIVAL
Date: December 1
Time: All day (Parade starts 6:00 p.m.)
Place: Waimea (from historic Church Row to the Parker Ranch Center)
Activities throughout the day at the shopping centers, churches, & parks. Look for the tall red banners!! The twinkling holiday procession starts at 6 pm and includes 45 trucks, floats, marching bands, Santa Claus and more. Free. Food donations welcome. Call: Patti Cook (808) 937-2833.

19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT KEAUHOU BAY ACF FUNDRAISER
Date: December 1
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
The Federation of Kona-Kohala Chefs de Cuisine Association's premier holiday extravaganza - newly relocated to the stunning oceanfront Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa. Proceeds provide educational support for local future professionals entering food service industry. Nearly two dozen of Kona-Kohala's top chefs joined by beverage purveyors and entertainment for evening of great food, wine and camaraderie. Tickets, $85 per person beginning mid-October from Kailua Candy Company (808-329-2522) or Clark Realty (808-329-5255). Call: (808) 938-2120.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY UNVEILING & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Date: December 7
Place: Hilton Waikoloa Village (Kohala Coast)
Help kick off the holiday season and enjoy this winter wonderland. Call: Special Events/Guest Activities Manager Debbie Wund (808) 886-2884.

PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL CULTURES
Date: December 8
Place: Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort (Kohala Coast)
A fantastic mix of hula performances, food and live entertainment will be featured during this celebration of Hawaii's rich cultural heritage. Call: (808) 886-8811.

20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS IN MUSIC
Date: December 8 & 9
Time: Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Place: King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona
The Kona Festivale Chorale presents its 19th annual Christmas concert. Pre-concert tickets for adults are $18 and $20 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Call: (808) 331-1115.

ANNUAL TRADITIONAL MOCHI (RICE CAKE) POUNDING FOR NEW YEAR
Date: Saturday, December 29
Place: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, Wailea (Hamakua Coast)
Plan a unique Christmas this year in Hawaii in our quiet little village of Wailea and join us for the Wailea Village 10th annual mochi-tsuki celebration in making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way. The oldtimers share their stories of plantation era times and everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Fire building starts at 6 a.m. to steam the rice. Event goes from 8am to 2 pm with hearty local style lunch for $5. Great Fun!! Call: Miss Akiko (808) 963-6422 or email Ms. Akiko.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Date: December 31
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Place: Coconut Grove, Kailua-Kona
The Biggest free Family Event on the Kona coast this New Year's Eve. This alcohol, drug and smoke free event will have a children's program, dance, music, bands and competitions with heaps of great prizes and "Fireworks". Wanting to make a positive difference in the community. Free Parking at the University of the Nations. Call: (808) 326-4420.

7TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CONTRA CELEBRATION
Date: December 31
Time: 6:00 p.m. - midnight
Place: YWCA of Hawaii Island, 145 Ululani St, Hilo
Lots of music and dancing for all ages and levels of experience! Contra, International Folk, and Swing dancing. Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass, multi-ethnic music to keep you moving throughout the evening. Games, prizes, and food from 6:00 pm to midnight! $10 per person/$25 family rate. Everyone welcome. Call: Cindy (808) 938-7310.

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