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.

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.

OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Date: June through August
Place: Buddhist Temples throughout the islands
The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.

33RD ANNUAL PARKER RANCH ROUND-UP CLUB RODEO -
CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF PANIOLO HERITAGE
Date: July 4
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Place: Parker Ranch Arena, Waimea (Kamuela)
Award-winning Independence Weekend tradition includes action-packed rodeo events, keiki (children) activities, ono (delicious) food and more. Parker Ranch paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) are joined by other Big Island paniolo for a corral of traditional rodeo events. Call: Diane Quitiquit (808) 885-7655.

FOURTH OF JULY FREE FAMILY CELEBRATION
Date: July 4
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Coconut Grove, Kailua-Kona
The Biggest free Family Event on the Kona coast on July 4!. 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: Julie Spence (808) 326-4420.

VOLCANO FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & CELEBRATION
Date: July 4
Place: Volcano Village
See the parade at 9 a.m. with the Hawaii County Band, floats, antique cars, fire engines, bicycles, horses, and animals in costumes! Parade begins at the Volcano Post Office and winds it's way for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center. Then stay for the music, games, food booths, dunking pond, craft fair and prizes! A wonderful family event! Call: Betsy Mitchell (808) 967-7209.

2007 TURTLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Date: July 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast
The celebration begins at 8:30 am with live entertainment and a carnival atmosphere complete with games, rock wall climbing, balloon animals and canoe rides for the kids. At 9:30 am the young Hawaiian green sea turtles are gathered from the Honu Pond and are paraded down to the ocean where a special chant and honu hula takes place prior to the release of the young turtles. And during the morning’s festivities, good old-fashioned picnic fare is available, from hot dogs, hamburgers and cotton candy to Hawaii’s favorite delight, shave ice. The fun continues through 11:30am. Free. Call: (808) 885-6622.

4TH OF JULY - HILO FIREWORKS
Date: July 4
A fantastic evening fireworks display at 3 great spots in Hilo: On and along the Bayfront Highway and beach area; The soccer fields along Kamehameha Avenue; & Liliuokalani Park. Call: Roxcie Waltjen, County of Hawaii, Dept. Parks & Recreation, Culture & The Arts (808) 961-8706.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL "E HULA MAI - COME DANCE"
Date: July 14
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Place: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Kilauea Military Camp
This year's cultural event will be staged on the lawn in front of Kilauea Military Camp on Crater Rim Drive in the Park. The theme is: "E Hula Mai - Come Dance" and will be a celebration of hula. Free. Call: Division of Interpretation (808) 985-6011.

KONA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
Date: TBA (Tentative)
Place: Sun. 8:30am - 1pm
A beautiful show with hundreds of orchids on display and for sale. One of the many orchid shows presented throughout the year by the Orchid Societies in Hawaii. Call: Ellen Crocker (808) 328-8131.

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