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September 2011 in Ka`u

Patina Prayers, daily through Sun, Sept 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Contemporary paintings by Christina Skaggs Free; park entrance feels apply. 967-7565, gallery@volcanoartcenter.org or vacgallery.com

Labor Day Buffet, Mon, Sept 5, 5 – 8 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Short ribs, salad/potato bar, ice cream Bar & beverage. $14 adults/$10.50 for lighter eaters and children 6 - 11. Ala carte menu also. Open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371

The Art & Traditions of Hula at Kilauea, Thu, Sept 8 and Sat, Sept 24, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Kumu Maile Yamanaka offers 45-minutes lessons in hula at 10:30 a.m., lei making at noon and `ukulele playing at 1:30 p.m. (bring your `ukulele if you have one). First-come, first-served. Open to all ages and levels. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

People and Land of Kahuku, Sat, Sept 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, between miles 70 and 71 on Hwy 11. These guided 2.5-mile moderately difficult hikes over rugged terrain focus on the area’s human history. 985-6011

Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Annual Meeting, Sat, Sept 10, 11 a.m., Volcano House. Non-members welcome to join in order to attend. RSVP by Mon, Sept 5. 985-7373 or admin@fhvnp.org 

KDEN Annual Fundraiser, Sat, Sept 10, 6 p.m., Hilo Woman’s Club. Silent and live auctions, entertainment. Proceeds support KDEN’s Living History program, a drama program at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, a winter production, a summer musical and the Volcano Festival Chorus. 982-7344

Sunday Walk in the Park, Sept 11, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mauna Ulu parking lot. Nick Shema leads this 14-mile round trip hike to Napau Crater. Free to members of Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373 or programs@fhvnp.org

Get the Drift & Bag It! Ka`u Coast Cleanup, Sat, Sep 17, 7:45, meet at Wai`ohinu Park. Megan, 769-7629 or Kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com

On the Edge of Kilauea Caldera, Sat, Sept 17, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Volcanologist Ken Hon leads this three- to four- mile hike around and into the caldera. Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park members $60; non-members $85 includes lunch at Kilauea Lodge. Park entrance fees apply. 985-7373 or institute@fhvnp.org

Fall Art Market, Sat and Sun, Sep 17 & 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Fine arts created locally are available for sale directly from the artists. Demonstrations and hands-on activities. 967-8222 or community@volcanoartcenter.org. Free

Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko performance, Sat, Sept 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater. Featuring Halau Hula Kalehuaki`eki`eika`i and kumu hula Ab Valencia. Cultural demonstrations 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply.

One Journey in Concert, Sat, Sept 17, 11 a.m., Hawai`i County Fair in Hilo. The local winners of the statewide Brown Bags to Stardom talent contest perform.

`Aina Koa Pono Community Meeting, Mon, Sept 19, 6:30 p.m., Pahala Community Center. The biofuels developer will provide updates and answer questions about its plans for a refinery and biofuel farm in Ka`u.

After Dark in the Park – Natural History of Hawai`i’s Native Bat: Ope`ape`a, Tue, Sept 20, 7 p.m., Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Hawai`i has a single native land mammal, the Hawaiian hoary bat, known to Hawaiians as ope`ape`a. Frank Bonaccorso, Ph.D., Wildlife Ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, presents findings on what is known about the elusive behavior of ope`ape`a, including seasonal movements, feeding and insect prey, reproduction, and daytime roosting. He will also examine current and emerging threats to the survival of these masters of the night. $2 supports park programs; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011

Poetry Slam, Fri, Sept 23, 7 – 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Up to 15 poets chosen at random perform poems of their own creation, no longer than three minutes each without props, music or costumes. Prizes awarded to the top finishers as chosen by the judges.  $7 at the door. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 967-8222

Open House, Sat, Sept 24, Kilauea Military Camp in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. In conjunction with the park’s Fee Free Day, visitors can experience how KMC supports America’s troops. All facilities and services, including guestrooms, will be available to the general public. 967-8371

Encaustics Wax Painting Workshop with John Matsushita, Sat/Sun, Sept 24/25, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Experienced artists explore painting with professional-grade molten wax. Limited to 10 students. $290 fee includes supplies. Optional Saturday after-hours 6:30 – 9 p.m. available for an additional fee. Financial aid available; applications due Sept 7. 967-8222

Volunteer Forest Restoration Project, Sat, Sept 24, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Devastation Trail in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Participants should be at least 12 years old and able to hike at least one mile over uneven terrain. Pre-registration required. 985-7373 or forest@fhvnp.org

Embracing `Ohi`a, Sat, Sept 24 – Sun, Nov 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This group exhibit of the Pacific Island Printmakers features artists Andrea Pro, Margaret Barnaby, Nora Yamanoha, Lisa Louise Adams, Kathy Molina and John McCaskill. Opening reception Sat, Sept 24, 5 – 7 p.m. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565

The Directory 2012 Cover Art Contest: Deliver entries Sat, Sept 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to Ka`u Federal Credit Union in Na`alehu. On display for voting Mon – Fri, Sept 26 – 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat, Oct 1, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Winner announced at End of Show Celebration Sat, Oct 1, noon – 2 p.m. Wanda Aus, 929-9139

Kipuka`akihi Hike, Sat, Sept 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, between miles 70 and 71 on Hwy 11. Participants explore an isolated refuge of rare plants in a remnant old-growth forest. Pre-registration required. 985-6011

Dancing on Earth: Becoming One with the Wind and Land, Sat/Sun, Sept 24/25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Shizuno Nasu teaches students of any level “to experience movement while balancing mind and body, centering the self and releasing their authentic spirit within.” 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org

Kilauea Wings Buffet & Red Hot Lava Wings Challenge, Sat, Sept 24, 5 – 8 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Buffet purchase of $6.95 includes Red Hot Lava Wings Challenge at 7 p.m. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371

After Dark in the Park - Mana I Ka Leo: The Power of the Voice, Tue, Sept 27, 7 p.m., Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Producer Dawn Kaniaupio and director Ruben Carrillo present a special screening of this documentary film that examines the cultural importance of oli, the Hawaiian tradition of chant. The film won the Audience Award for Favorite Short Film at the 2010 Hawai`i International Film Festival. Copies available for purchase and autographs. $2 supports park programs. Park entrance fees apply.


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