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November 2011 in Ka`u

Embracing `Ohi`a, daily through 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, Mag Barnaby, Nora Yamanoha, Lisa Louise Adams, Kathy Molina and John McCaskill. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565

Grievin’ & Groovin’, Tue/Wed, Nov 1/2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. This exhibit presents art work, writing, movement and rituals based on the subject of Dia de los Muertos, death, loss, mortality and the passage of time. 967-8222

Dia de los Muertos: Grievin’ & Groovin’ Fiesta and Reception, Wed, Nov 2, 5 – 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Themed masks/attire strongly encouraged. Fine art, special entertainment, a blessing, dancing, complimentary pupus 5 – 6 p.m., fresh Mexican food $8 - $10. Guests vote for the most impactful, inspirational and festive art; awards at 8:30 p.m. $12 advance; $15 at the door (first come, first served). 967-8222 or community@volcanoartcenter.org

Wilderness First Responder Certification Course, Thu – Sat, Nov 3 – 12, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. This intensive 80-hour course from the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS is required for many outdoor professional jobs. Wound management, realigning fractures and dislocations, splinting techniques, CPR, spinal trauma, improvisation with things available on an outdoor expedition, triage situations, night-time search and rescue mission. This course gives students the tools to make correct decisions in critical wilderness situations. $750 http://hawaiiwilderness.org/courses/wfr/

Kahumoku `Ohana Hawaiian Music & Lifestyle Workshop, Sat – Sat, Nov 5 – 12, Pahala Plantation House. keokikahumoku@mac.com or 938-6582

Fall Fling Arts & Crafts Fair, Sat, Nov 5, 9 a.m., Punalu`u Bake Shop. Local artists offer their arts for holiday shopping. Entertainment throughout the day. Sponsored by Ka`u School of the Arts. 929-8694 or mingokau@gmail.com

Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko performance, Sat, Nov 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Halau Hula Ka No`eau with na kumu hula Keikilani Curnan and Liana Aviero. Cultural demonstrations 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,VAC Gallery. Free; park entrance fees apply.

After Dark in the Park – Hawai`i’s First Volcano House: A Tale of Survival, Tue, Nov 8, 7 p.m., Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. William R. Chapman, director of the Graduate Certificate Program in Historic Preservation at the UH-Manoa, discusses the history of Volcano House. $2 supports park programs; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011

`Ukulele for Life, Wednesdays, Nov 9 - Dec 14, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. At each lesson, Patrick Inouye teaches a new song. Adult students learn technique, proper handling, picking and improvisation. $50/$45 for members plus materials with partial financial aid available. 967-8222

Art Afterschool Program: Introduction to Performance, Wednesdays, Nov 9 - Dec 7, 3 – 5 p.m. Tanya Aynessazian introduces young performers to the art of using their voice, body, soul and stage. Students actively participate in creating the class each week, building quick-thinking skills, characterization, comedy, movement and expressiveness. $65/$58.50 VAC members. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Funded in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Adventures in Drawing, Thursdays, Nov 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 3 – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Ken Charon guides students through drawing from nature, portraiture and still-life studies. Young artists will be engaged through artistic training and activities that encourages regular practice through traditional subjects. Ages 10-17. $65/$58.50 VAC members with partial financial aid available; applications due Nov.1. Funded in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. 967-8222 community@volcanoartcenter.org

KMC Open House, Fri, Nov 11. In conjunction with Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park’s Fee Free Day, Kilauea Military Camp invites all park visitors to “Experience How KMC Supports America’s Troops” by utilizing any of KMC’s facilities and services.

Ka`u Multicultural Society Veterans Day Celebration, Fri, Nov 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ceremony 9 – 10 a.m. with Rev. Troy Gacayan and Council member Brittany Smart. Photos, mementos, band, concessions, games, entertainment. Darlyne, 640-8740; Liz 990-9327; Tiare, 333-1792; Lindsay, 333-0321

Ho`oulu I Ka Lani: A Day of Healing, Fri, Nov 11, 9 a.m. – sunset. Ho`oli Farm in Honomalino presents a day of Hawaiian spirituality and sustainable aloha. $35 kama`aina; $50 non-kama`aina; $10 lunch. 936-8594 or hooliestate.com

Zentangle, Fri, Nov 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Zentangle, an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns, increases focus and creativity. Lois and Earl Stokes who have taught Hawaiian String Figures (Hei) for over 11 years. Ages 10-100. $40 includes supplies. Julie, 967-8222

KMC Veterans Day Ceremony, Fri, Nov 11, 3 p.m. Kilauea Military Camp Front Lawn in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Keynote speaker is the Honorable Edward Kubo, Circuit Court Judge of the First Circuit Court and founder of Hawai`i Wounded Warrior Community Support Program. Guest Speaker is LTC Joseph D’Angelo, Army National Guard, and Hilo physician. Buffet follows at 4:30 p.m., Crater Rim Café. Prime rib, pork tenderloin, salad bar and more. $23.95 adults, $12.50 children 6 - 11. Veterans attending the ceremony are invited to the buffet for free; pre-register at 967-8371.

Hawaiian Music Concert, Sat, Nov 12, 1 – 5 p.m., Pahala Plantation House. Masters and students at the Kahumoku `Ohana Hawaiian Music & Lifestyle Workshop perform. 928-9811

People and Land of Kahuku, Sun, Nov 13 & Sat, Nov 19, 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

Sunday Walk in the Park, Nov 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nick Shema leads this three-hour, 2.6-mile round-trip walk on the Palm Trail in the park’s Kahuku Unit. Free to Friends members. 985-7373 or admin@fhvnp.org. 

Silk Painting, Sun, Nov 13, 12 – 4 p.m., Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.  Patti Pease Johnson teaches how to create vibrant textiles. Preparation of materials, color mixing and experimentation achieve a range of visual effects. $60/$54 for members includes all supplies. 967-8222 to register. or community@volcanoartcenter.org

Fred Soriano, Kalai Ki`i Pohaku, Carver of Stone, Sun, Nov 13, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Charlene Asato and Soriano talk story about the development of the book and the process of carving stone and landscaping. Book is $25. Cards and prints of Soriano’s work will be available also. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. 967-8222

VAC Members’ Appreciation Holiday Event, Fri, Nov 18, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This Volcano Art Center Members Only event kicks off the holiday season with a preview of VAC’s 12th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit. Live music by Maggie Herron, complimentary gourmet pupus, mulled cider and champagne, book signings, prize drawings... and an extra 10 percent during this special event for members. Join at volcanoartcenter.org or purchase a one-day membership at the venue for $15. Free; park entrance fees apply.

St. Jude’s Annual Holiday Bazaar and Plant Sale, Sat, Nov 19, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Jude’s on Paradise Circle in Ocean View. Soup and bread, homemade baked goods, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, candies, plants, crafts, books and gift items. From Hwy 11, turn mauka on Donola Drive to Paradise Pkwy. 

Volunteer Forest Restoration Project, Sat, Nov 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volunteers collect and process mamane seed on the Mauna Loa strip of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Pre-registration required. 985-7373 or forest@fhvnp.org

Kauaha`ao Congregational Church Fundraising Bazaar, Sat, Nov 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wai`ohinu. Flea market, food, entertainment. $10 spaces available; call 928-8039 after 7 p.m.; deadline Nov 5. 929-9997

12th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, Sat, Nov 19, - Mon, Jan 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Gallery artists present their concepts of wreath. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org.

Christmas in the Country, Sat/Sun, Nov 19/20 and Fri – Sun, Nov 25 – 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Special holiday celebrations include art demonstrations and print and book signings by gallery artists, plus a fine selection of quality handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967- 7565 or volcanoartcenter.org

Ka`u `Ohana Day, Sat, Nov 19, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Na`alehu Ball Field. Competition in free Makahiki games is open to children in grades 6 to 12, but the entire `ohana is welcome. Sign up by Nov 10. Sponsored by University of Hawai`i Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, Na Pua No`eau, Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Queen Lili`uokalani Children’s Center.985-6019

The Art & Traditions of Hula at Kilauea, Sat, Nov 19 & Wed, Nov 30, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Kumu Maile Yamanaka offers 45-minute 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. 

Christmas in the Country Book and Print Signing, Sat, Nov 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Fri, Nov 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  Dietrich Varez signs books he has written and/or illustrated, including the new release of Pele and Hi`iaka, as well as his Hawaiiana prints. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 volcanoartcenter.org.

The Hurricane, Sat, Nov 19, 6 p.m., Na`alehu Methodist Church social hall. Ka‘ū Main Street presents its third annual Murder Mystery Dinner, a three-act play that is set during a hurricane in Ka‘ū. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Tickets available at Ka`u Farmers Market and 929-7236

Perpetuating Native Species, Sun, Nov 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Dr. Rhonda Loh, chief of Resources Management, leads this Hawai`i Volcanoes Institute seminar about native species and park efforts to perpetuate them. $50 members; $70 non-members; students half-price. Park entrance fees apply. 985-7373 or fhvnp.org

Kipuka`akihi Hike, Sun, Nov 20, 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

Cookbook Signing, Sun, Nov 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Volcano resident and chef Audrey Wilson signs copies of her cookbook Big Island Eats. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org

After Dark in the Park – Hawai`i’s Energy: Past, Present and Future, Tue, Nov 22, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Kenyan Beals, Hawaii Electric Light Company’s Educational Services Coordinator discusses how HELCO got its start, where we are today and plans for a greener, more sustainable future. $2 supports park programs; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011

KMC Thanksgiving Day Buffet, Thu, Nov 24, 2:30 - 7:30 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Roast turkey, spinach and mushroom fettuccine, fresh salads, desserts and more. $18.95 adults; $9.50 children 6 - 11. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.

Volcano Artists Hui 25th Annual Art Studio Tour & Sale, Fri - Sun, Nov 25 - 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., seven artists’ Studios in Volcano Village. Visitors meet the artists and see artworks in many media on display and available for purchase. Maps available at local businesses and www.VolcanoVillageArtistsHui.com. Free. 987-3472

Festive Wreath Making Demo, Sat, Nov 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Fiber artist Jelena Clay demonstrates wreath making using a variety of native and non-native foliage. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org

Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals Sampling, Sat, Nov 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Malia explains common uses and benefits of scents and flowers. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or www.volcanoartcenter.org

KMC Fall Special Pre-Concert Buffet, Sat, Nov 26, 4:30 - 8 p.m. Kilauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Prime rib, cornish game hen, tomato basil fettuccini and more. $21.95 adults; $12.50 children 6 - 11 years old. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.

Kilauea Wings Buffet & Red Hot Lava Wings Challenge, Sat, Nov 26, 5 - 8 p.m., Kilauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Buffet purchase of $7.95 includes Red Hot Lava Wings Challenge at 7 p.m. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371

A Christmas Celebration with the Brothers Cazimero, Sat, Nov 26, 7 – 9 p.m., Kilauea Theater in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. $30. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org or concerts@volcanoartcenter.org.

Bookbinding Demonstration by Charlene Asato. Sun, Nov 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org


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