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So Much More

Hawai‘i…

July 2008

ALOHA. Hawai‘i is home to hundreds of festivals and events throughout the year. In addition, there are many activities and attractions unbeknownst to many visitors and even residents! Many of the activities and attractions presented in the following pages are enjoyed by residents and have elements we think may appeal to visitors. This guide is not a complete listing of all the many other activities and attractions enjoyed by visitors and residents. Instead, it represents a brief guide offered only for informational purposes to our visitor stakeholders and should not be interpreted as a recommendation of an activity and attraction or an endorsement of any organization. There’s so much more to Hawai‘i than one can imagine! HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY

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Table of Contents

HAWAI‘I ISLAND ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i ............................................................................................................. 1 11th Annual Big Island International Marathon............................................................................................. 2 2008 Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival ................................................................................................................. 3 2009 Ford Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Honu Triathlon........................................................................................... 4 34th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club.................................................................................................. 5 56th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale ............................................................................................. 6 5th Annual Hawai‘i's World Heritage Festival ............................................................................................... 7 A Taste of the Hawaiian Range .................................................................................................................... 8 Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden................................................................................................ 9 Anna Ranch Heritage Center...................................................................................................................... 10 Big Island Abalone Corporation .................................................................................................................. 11 Bike Kīlauea Volcano & Wine Tasting Tour................................................................................................ 12 Black and Blue SCUBA............................................................................................................................... 13 Bon Dances - Hawai‘i Island ....................................................................................................................... 14 East Hawai‘i Cultural Council...................................................................................................................... 15 Hawai‘i AgVentures..................................................................................................................................... 16 Hawaiian Vanilla Company Mill and Visitors Center................................................................................... 17 He Huaka‘i e pana ai ke ea......................................................................................................................... 18 Hilo Farmers Market.................................................................................................................................... 19 Hilo Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens .............................................................................................. 20 Holistic Hawai‘i Wellness and Green Living Expo ...................................................................................... 21 International Haari Boat Festival................................................................................................................. 22 Kona Brewers Festival ................................................................................................................................ 23 Kona Chocolate Festival ............................................................................................................................. 24 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival ..................................................................................................................... 25 Kona Coffee Tour........................................................................................................................................ 26 Kona Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K Family Fun Runs ...................................................................... 27 Lava Tube Cave Adventure: Kīlauea Caverns of Fire ................................................................................ 28 Lyman Museum & Mission House .............................................................................................................. 29 Mauka Food and Fun Festival .................................................................................................................... 30 Mauna Loa Bird Watching Adventure ......................................................................................................... 31 Moku O Keawe International Festival ......................................................................................................... 32 Volcano Art Center...................................................................................................................................... 33 W. M. Keck Observatory Open House........................................................................................................ 34 Waiomina Centennial Celebration .............................................................................................................. 35

KAUA‘I Aloha Friday Lei Making Workshop ............................................................................................................ 36 Bon Dances - Kaua‘i ................................................................................................................................... 37 Eō e ‘Emalani i Alaka‘i, "The ‘Emalani Festival" ......................................................................................... 38 Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation Visitor Center ....................................................................................... 39 Hanapēpē - Friday Art Night ....................................................................................................................... 40


Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti 2008............................................................................................................ 41 Kaua‘i Backcountry Mountain Tubing Adventure........................................................................................ 42 Kaua‘i Backcountry Zipline Adventure Tour................................................................................................ 43 Kaua‘i Historical Society's Kapa‘a Historical Walk - Kapa‘a Town ............................................................. 44 Kaua‘i Music Festival .................................................................................................................................. 45 Kaua‘i Plantation Railway ........................................................................................................................... 46 Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival 2009................................................................................................................. 47 Kipu Falls Zipline Safari .............................................................................................................................. 48 Kipu Falls Zipline Trek ................................................................................................................................ 49 Kōloa Heritage Trail .................................................................................................................................... 50 Lāwa‘i International Center ......................................................................................................................... 51 Mokihana Festival ....................................................................................................................................... 52 Nā ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens.................................................................................................................. 53 National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden Tour ........................................................................ 55 National Tropical Botanical Garden, Limahuli Garden................................................................................ 56 National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden............................................................................... 57 Old Waimea Sugar Plantation Tour - Waimea Town.................................................................................. 58 Slack Key Guitar Concerts -- Hanalei Family Community Center .............................................................. 59 Steelgrass Farm - Chocolate Farm Tour .................................................................................................... 60 The Children's Garden of Peace................................................................................................................. 61 The Coconut Festival presented by the Kapa‘a Business Association....................................................... 62 Waimea Historic Walking Tour.................................................................................................................... 63 Waimea Town Celebration.......................................................................................................................... 64

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The Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center......................................................................................................... 65

MAUI 3rd Annual Starbucks Maui ‘Ukulele Festival ............................................................................................. 66 A Taste of Lahaina & Best of Island Music Festival.................................................................................... 67 Ali‘i Kula Lavender ...................................................................................................................................... 68 Bailey House Museum ................................................................................................................................ 69 Bon Dances - Maui...................................................................................................................................... 70 D.T. Fleming Arboretum.............................................................................................................................. 71 Friday Night Is Art Night.............................................................................................................................. 72 Halloween in Lahaina.................................................................................................................................. 73 Hawai‘i Nature Center - ‘Īao Valley, Maui ................................................................................................... 74 Hawai‘i Ocean Rafting ................................................................................................................................ 75 Ho‘omana‘o Breakfast Cultural Experience ................................................................................................ 76 Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center .................................................................................................................... 77 Kahoma Ranch Tours ................................................................................................................................. 78 Kīpahulu ‘Ohana - Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour ............................................................ 79 Lahaina Kā‘anapali Railroad - Sugar Cane ................................................................................................ 81 Lāna‘i Wild Dolphin Snorkel Cruise............................................................................................................. 82 Makawao Mushrooms Farm Tour ............................................................................................................... 83 Maui Cave Adventures................................................................................................................................ 84


Maui Channel Swim .................................................................................................................................... 85 Maui County Fair......................................................................................................................................... 86 Maui Gold Pineapple Tour .......................................................................................................................... 87 Maui Horseback Tours................................................................................................................................ 88 Maui Marathon and Half Marathon ............................................................................................................. 89 Maui Onion Festival .................................................................................................................................... 90 Maui Whales and Tales Whalewatch.......................................................................................................... 91 National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kahanu Garden Tour ........................................................................ 92 Proflyght Paragliding................................................................................................................................... 93 Sea Escape Boat Rental............................................................................................................................. 94 Skyline Eco-Adventures.............................................................................................................................. 95 Surfing Goat Dairy....................................................................................................................................... 96 Tedeschi Vineyards..................................................................................................................................... 97 Tour of the Stars ......................................................................................................................................... 98 Volcano Maui Air Tours............................................................................................................................... 99 Zipline at Kapalua Resort.......................................................................................................................... 100

MOLOKA‘I Moloka‘i Food & Business Expo ............................................................................................................... 101 Moloka‘i Mule Rides.................................................................................................................................. 102

O‘AHU 6th Annual Hapa Haole Hula & Music Festival ......................................................................................... 103 A Taste of O‘ahu - Culinary Tour .............................................................................................................. 104 Bon Dances - O‘ahu.................................................................................................................................. 105 Chopsticks and Wine 2008 ....................................................................................................................... 106 Dole Plantation.......................................................................................................................................... 107 Duke's OceanFest..................................................................................................................................... 108 Dunebuggy Adventures ............................................................................................................................ 109 F.A.C.E. (Fashion, Arts, Cuisine, Entertainment) of Nu‘uanu Avenue ..................................................... 110 First Friday: Honolulu's Downtown Gallery Walk ...................................................................................... 111 Foster Botanical Garden ........................................................................................................................... 112 Gourmet Cooking Hawai‘i ......................................................................................................................... 113 Gourmet Dinner & Chef Demonstration of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine....................................................... 114 Harold L. Lyon Arboretum......................................................................................................................... 115 Hawai‘i Dragon Boat Festival.................................................................................................................... 116 Hawai‘i Nature Center - Makiki, O‘ahu...................................................................................................... 117 Hawai‘i Winter Baseball ............................................................................................................................ 118 Hawai‘i's Plantation Village ....................................................................................................................... 119 Hawaiian Telcom Great Aloha Run........................................................................................................... 120 Hitachi Tree at Moanalua Gardens........................................................................................................... 121 Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden ................................................................................................................. 122 Honolulu Academy of Art -- Art After Dark................................................................................................ 123 Honolulu Century Ride.............................................................................................................................. 124 Honolulu Family Festival ........................................................................................................................... 125 Honolulu Festival....................................................................................................................................... 126 Honolulu Fish Auction ............................................................................................................................... 127


Jamba Juice Xterra Mountainman Triathlon ............................................................................................. 128 James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge................................................................................................ 129 KoAloha Ukulele Factory Tours ................................................................................................................ 130 Koko Crater Botanical Garden .................................................................................................................. 131 Kuakini Medical Center -- Executive Health Program............................................................................... 132 Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden................................................................................................................... 133 Made in Hawaii Festival ............................................................................................................................ 134 Mānoa Heritage Center............................................................................................................................. 135 Mission Houses Museum.......................................................................................................................... 136 Moloka‘i Hoe ............................................................................................................................................. 137 Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai ................................................................................................................................. 138 Native Books / Na Mea Hawai‘i - On-going Workshops ........................................................................... 139 Niketown 5K for Kids Race ....................................................................................................................... 141 O‘ahu Ghost Tours.................................................................................................................................... 142 Okinawan Festival..................................................................................................................................... 144 Pacific Handcrafters Guild Festivals ......................................................................................................... 145 Paddle Core Fitness.................................................................................................................................. 146 Pan-Pacific Festival - Matsuri in Hawai‘i ................................................................................................... 147 Pineapple Painting Tours.......................................................................................................................... 148 Second Saturdays..................................................................................................................................... 149 Surf & Sea North Shore Swim Series ....................................................................................................... 150 Taste of Kapolei ........................................................................................................................................ 151 The Contemporary Museum ..................................................................................................................... 152 The Joy of Sake ........................................................................................................................................ 153 The Saturday Farmers' Market at Kapi‘olani Community College............................................................ 154 Wahiawā Botanical Garden ...................................................................................................................... 155 Waikīkī nei................................................................................................................................................. 156 Waikīkī Rough Water Swim ...................................................................................................................... 157 World Invitational Hula Festival................................................................................................................. 158

MULTIPLE ISLANDS Hawai‘i Healing Garden ............................................................................................................................ 159 Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival .......................................................................................................... 160 North South East West Festival ................................................................................................................ 161 Water Polo ................................................................................................................................................ 162

STATEWIDE Aloha Festivals.......................................................................................................................................... 163 Hawai‘i International Film Festival ............................................................................................................ 164 Hawai‘i Swimming Associations................................................................................................................ 165 Various Events: Biking, Swimming, Running, Triathlon............................................................................ 166

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‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Description ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i tells dual stories of the renowned Maunakea volcano, with its world-famous astronomy and rich traditions of Hawaiian culture. ‘Imiloa, which means "exploring new knowledge," reflects both the Hawaiian voyages of discovery and the explorations of astronomy. Located on a nine-acre campus above the University of Hawai‘i-Hilo, with spectacular views of Hilo Bay, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center provides a unique experience for visitors, students, and families seeking to explore the connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the science of astronomy. ‘Imiloa's digital full-dome planetarium system and 5.1 audio surround sound create a spectacular immersive audio-visual experience! Every presentation includes a live sky lecture featuring the sky as viewed from Maunakea! Cost/Fees Cost: $14.50 adults; $7.50 children/under 4 free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Address: 600 ‘Imiloa Place Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 969-9700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imiloahawaii.org

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11th Annual Big Island International Marathon Date(s) March 22, 2009 Description Run the Coast of Old Hawai‘i along the Pacific Ocean, past exotic waterfalls, over narrow bridges and lava beaches. Certified 26.2 mile course is one of the most beautiful around. Event also has a 10.8 mile run and a 3.1 mile walk. Kicks off with a Carbo Load Dinner on Friday, March 20, followed by a Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, March 21, and then treat yourself to one of the best foot races around on March 22, 2009. Cost/Fees Early Registration: Marathon $70; 10.8 Mile Run $50; 3.1 Mile Walk/Run $20. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Big Island International Marathon Association Address: P.O. Box 11211 Hilo, HI 96721 Phone: (808) 969-7400 Fax: (808) 966-9407 Contact: Wayne Joseph, Executive Director and Race Coordinator Email: [email protected] Website: www.hilomarathon.org

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2008 Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival Date(s) September 28, 2008 Description More than 450 dancers from hālau around the world perform a mass hula under a rain of orchid blossoms to celebrate the Queen's birthday. Cultural activities, food, crafts, and a visit by the Royal Court. Event takes place at Queen Lili‘uokalani Gardens, in Hilo. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation Address: 28 Shipman Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-8706 Fax: (808) 961-8904 Email: [email protected]

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2009 Ford Ironman 70.3 Hawai‘i Honu Triathlon Date(s) May 30, 2009 Description On January 8, 2004 the World Triathlon Corporation announced the addition of a new triathlon on Hawai‘i's Big Island. It is a qualifying event for the Ford Ironman World Championship in October. The Honu Triathlon will be an Olympic distance race that starts at Hāpuna Beach and finishes at the beautiful Mauna Lani Bay Resort. • 35 qualifying slots will be available to Big Island athletes that meet the residency requirements. • 20 qualifying slots will be available to all other neighbor island athletes that meet the residency requirements. • 24 International qualifier slots will be available to all other athletes. • The 2009 Ford Ironman 70.3 Honu will take place on the Kohala Coast on the north-west side of the Island of Hawai‘i. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i will host the event. • The 2009 race is composed of the following distances: o Swim - 1.2 miles o Bike - 56 miles o Run - 13.1 miles • If you earn a slot to compete at the Ford Ironman World Championship you must be present at the Awards Banquet to accept your slot. You will be required at that time to pay your entry fee - no exceptions. The Awards Banquet will take place immediately following the Race. • If you earn and accept a slot to compete at the Ford Ironman World Championship and later decide you must drop you must contact the Race Office, in writing, within 30 days to let them know you will not be accepting the slot. This slot can be rolled down only during this 30-day period. Slots are not transferable. • You must be 17 years of age or older on race day to enter. Race Features: * 2 transition areas * Swim at beautiful Hāpuna Beach * Bike on the Ironman Kona course to Hāwī * Run on the scenic grounds of the Mauna Lani Resort Cost/Fees International or U.S. Mainland Entry: $235 Prior to October 1, 2008; $265 October 1, 2008 until closed. Hawai‘i State Residents: $215. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ironman Address: 74-5599 ‘Ālapa Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: (808) 329-0063 Fax: (808) 326-2131 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honuhalfironman.com

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34th Annual Parker Ranch Round-Up Club Rodeo Date(s) August 30-31, 2008 Description This exciting two-day event is held annually at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea as a fundraiser to provide scholarships for school-age children of Parker Ranch employees. As all of Hawai‘i celebrates the “Year of the Paniolo,” this rodeo tradition at Parker Ranch is highly anticipated with loads of family-style fun. Noon start time each day. Cost/Fees Ticket purchases in advance at the Parker Ranch Store (808-885-5669) or at the gate. Children 10 & under free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Parker Ranch Address: 67-1435 Māmalahoa Highway Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: (808) 885-7655 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ParkerRanch.com

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56th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show & Sale Date(s) August 8-10, 2008 Description Thousands of orchids are on display and for sale in this colorful three-day extravaganza. Experts offer demonstrations, growing tips and more. Event is held at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose stadium in Hilo. Hours: Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Admission is by donation at the door. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 933-9772 Email: [email protected]

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5th Annual Hawai‘i's World Heritage Festival Date(s) August 15, 2008 Description A celebration that serves to preserve and perpetuate Hawai‘i's cultures and their traditions, where visitors join with locals to experience the tapestry of Hawai‘i's people. Two stages offer performances, a marketplace featuring arts, crafts and food and hands on cultural demonstrations. A colorful, international event! Mooheau Park and Bandstand on the bayfront in Hilo. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Big Island RC&D Phone: (808) 933-9773 Fax: (808) 933-9773 Contact: Alice Moon, Festival Organizer

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A Taste of the Hawaiian Range Date(s) October 3, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Description This annual event will be held on October 3, 2008 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on the beautiful Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The food show will be open to the public at 6:00 p.m. and run ‘til it's all gone or to 8:00 p.m., which ever comes first. Indulge your appetite as local celebrity, resort, and restaurant chefs invent mouth-watering dishes that showcase the best Hawaiian agricultural product and the finest culinary talents of the Pacifc Rim. The festivities will delight food fans and music lovers alike. Featured chefs will create extraordinary dishes using locally grown range-fed meats including beef, lamb, pork, mutton, sausages, pasture poultry and goat*, all complemented by fresh Big Island vegetables. Many supporting businesses also share their exceptional products rounding out the evenings' affair with samples of Kona coffee, specialty teas, microbrew soda, ice cream, key lime pies, candies, malasadas, soft drinks and other novelties. Also on the menu are decadent desserts ranging from malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts) to exotic treats featuring Hawaiian chocolate and succulent local fruits. * Meats are subject to availability. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Phone: (808) 981-8285 Contact: Susan Miyasaka Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste/index.asp

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Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Description The focus of this 15-acre botanical garden is Hawaiian ethnobotany, the study of Hawaiian people and their plants. The garden is named for kama‘āina botanist Amy Greenwell. At the Garden, you will see over 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona before Captain Cook arrived in the late 18th century. There are endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian introduced plants. These include the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as taro and kukui, and scores of rare and endangered native species such as the beautiful koki‘o. The Garden landscape reflects the biogeographical zones of a typical Kona ‘ahupua‘a. There are four zones: coastal, dry forest, agricultural, and upland forest. The plants on the upper five acres of the Garden grow within an archaeological site. In this site you will walk among the stonework features of the Kona Field System, a 50 square mile network of farms and gardens that dominated the landscape in the time before foreign contact. Depending on the time of year you may be able to visit the Garden’s native insect house, featuring Kamehameha butterflies. Most self-guided visitors spend a half-hour to an hour at the Garden. There are panels around a short looping trail at the center of the garden. Plants throughout the garden have labels that explore their traditional uses. You will find cold water and accessible restrooms near the office. Most of the Garden is easy walking on graveled paths. The trai to the upland forest area is steep. We recommend sunscreen, hats, and mosquito lotion. Self-guided Garden visits: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. Guided tours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00 p.m. - $5 per person. Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - Free. Cost/Fees Suggested donation $4.00 for adults. Guided tours on Wednesdays and Fridays: $5 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Phone: (808) 323-3318 Fax: (808) 323-2394 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/exhibits/greenwell/greenwell.html

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Anna Ranch Heritage Center Description A heritage center with beautiful gardens located on a working ranch in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island. The Center demonstrates and celebrates the history of ranching in Hawai‘i and the lives of Anna Perry-Fiske and her remarkable Hawaiian family. Anna Ranch has been placed on the Hawai‘i State Register of Historic Places. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Anna Ranch Heritage Center Address: 65-1480 Kawaihae Road Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: (808) 885-4426 (Reservations) Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.annaranch.org

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Big Island Abalone Corporation Description Big Island Abalone Corporation, a tenant of the Natural Energy Labs of Hawai‘i Authority (NELHA), now offers weekday tours of its 10-acre abalone farm, which utilizes pure, nutrient-rich cold seawater from 3,000 feet off the Kona Coast to raise the prized mollusks. Guests can hold, taste and purchase live abalone raised at Hawai‘i’s only abalone farm. Tours are Monday-Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with an English-speaking guide; Japanese tours Monday-Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost/Fees Adults $20; Students and Seniors $17; Children under 12 are free. Group rates available. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Big Island Abalone Corporation Address: 73-4460 Queen Ka‘ahumanu Hwy., Suite #115 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: (808) 334-0034; (808) 989-8852 (English-speaking tour); (808) 557-6697 (Japanese tour) Fax: (808) 334-0215 Website: www.bigislandabalone.com

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Bike Kīlauea Volcano & Wine Tasting Tour Description Join Bikevolcano.com for a guided Summit to Sea bicycle adventure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, followed by a visit to Volcano Winery. Tour includes all equipment, lunch, beverages, a professional interpretive guide, and van support. Bike as much or as little of this mostly downhill route of level paved roads and trails as you wish. Aftwards, relax at Volcano Winery and sip local fruit-infused wines born of the rich, volcanic soil. Cost/Fees $130 per cyclist; $100 per van rider. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Bikevolcano.com, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 7474 Hilo, HI 96720-8945 Phone: (888) 934-9199 or (808) 934-9199 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikevolcano.com

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Black and Blue SCUBA Description No, it's not underwater boxing. It's diving into the abyss, the latest trend with the Big Island's top dive tour operators. Companies like Konaquatica Dive Center take certifiied divers offshore during the day (blue water) to experience the interesting pelagic marine life of the deep Pacific. At night, a black water dive is an adrenaline rush as strange, unearthly invertebrates swim through beams of powerful dive lights. Divers are secured to a line connected to the dive boat, and drift suspended about 60 feet below the surface, never touching the far-away bottom. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Konaquatica Dive Center Address: 75-5809 Lupa Place Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: (888) 331-4386 Fax: (808) 334-0560 Email: [email protected] Website: www.konaquatica.com

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Bon Dances - Hawai‘i Island Date(s) See various locations for dates/times Description The bon dance, which is the tradition of honoring the dead through ritual, music and dance, is so popular in Hawai‘i that the dances are held all summer long. Temples take turns on successive weekends, and the bon dance has been embraced by island residents regardless of religion or ethnicity. Pa‘auilo Kongoji Mission 43-1461 Hauola Road (808) 776-1474 Date: August 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission 275 Kinoole Street (808) 935-8407 Date: August 2, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Hāwī Jodo Mission 55-1104 Akoni Pule Highway (808) 889-5456 Date: August 2, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission (808) 324-1741 Date: August 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Hāmākua Jodo Mission (808) 889-5456 Date: August 9, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Hilo Higashi Hongwanji 216 Mohouli Street (808) 935-8968 Date: August 9, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Kamuela Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (808) 885-4481 Date: August 16, 7:30 p.m. Honohina Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 32-896 Māmalahoa Highway (808) 963-6032 Date: August 23, 7:00 p.m. Puna Hongwanji Pāhoa Shibu (808) 966-9981 Date: August 23, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Hakalau Jodo Mission (808) 966-9777 Date: August 30, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

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East Hawai‘i Cultural Council Description Elected as the best gallery, the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center exhibits contemporary & traditional visual arts by local, national and international artists. Established in 1967, the EHCC is located in a beautiful building on the State & National historic registry. Theater, Dance, and Shakespeare in the Park are some of the performing arts programs held at the center. The center jazzes up downtown Hilo every second Sunday each month with "Aloha Sundays." Hawaiian cultural practioners, musicians, hālau hula and others share Hawai‘i's cutlural heritage with the public. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: East Hawai‘i Cultural Council Address: 141 Kalākaua Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-5711; (808) 935-9085 (reservations) Email: [email protected] Website: www.ehcc.org

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Hawai‘i AgVentures Description The Big Island Farm Bureau created Hawai‘i AgVentures to support our island agriculture and its community of family producers. Step off the beaten path and visit the rural farmlands of the Big Island. We work to coordinate the interest of the visitor with our full range of unique farm tours. We offer a full range of farm tours that feature Hawai‘i's best agriculture producers such as chocolate, vanilla, exotic flowers, native woods, coffee, tropical fruits, and much more. The farm families and their employees host your visits to their farms and processing sites. Experience a unique and personal look into island family farms and the history of the land the commodities. At each farm visited, guests have time for questions and answers, sampling and tasting, and an opportunity to purchase unique gift items directly from the farm. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i AgVentures Address: P.O. Box 1630 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: Toll free reservations (800) 660-6011; Reservations (808) 882-7084; (808) 885-5580 Fax: (808) 882-1300 (reservations); (808) 885-5582 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiagventures.com

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Hawaiian Vanilla Company Mill and Visitors Center Description Hawaiian Vanilla Company was the first commercial vanilla farm in the United States of America. Located 35 miles north of Hilo off of Highway #19 in Pa‘aulio, Hawai‘i, in the agricultural heartland of Hawai‘i Island’s Hāmākua Coast. The Hawaiian Vanilla Company's Gallery and Gift Shop is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Activities include: Hawaiian Vanilla Mini Tasting and Presentation Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - $15 per person, advanced reservations required. Hawaiian Vanilla Experience Luncheon Offered on most Wednesdays and Thursdays and selected Tuesdays and Fridays - $39 per person plus tax, and $15 per person for children ages 4-12. Children age 3 and under free. Advanced reservations with credit card required. Upcountry Tea at the Hawaiian Vanilla Mill Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. - $35 per person plus tax, advanced reservations with credit card required. Each tea is limited to 40 participants. Cost/Fees Various - see description CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawaiian Vanilla Company Mill and Visitors Center Address: P.O. Box 383 Pa‘auilo, HI 96776 Phone: (808) 776-1771 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hawaiianvanilla.com/tours.asp

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He Huaka‘i e pana ai ke ea Date(s) December 3-6, 2008 Description Slack key guitar, ‘ukulele and hula immersion workshops and concert presented by Hawai‘i's master musicians and Kumu Hula under the direction of Cyril Pahinui. Features an in-depth look at regional musical compositions and related mo‘olelo from Kailua-Kona. Various Kona locations. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 722-8575 or (808) 896-1911 Website: www.cyrilpahinui.com

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Hilo Farmers Market Date(s) Wednesdays and Saturdays Description The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 100 local farmers and crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical flowers in a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls back to the old "plantation" days of early Hilo. Located at the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in historic downtown Hilo, it's open all year round, every Wednesday and Saturday, from dawn 'til it's gone. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hilo Farmers Market Address: P.O. Box 34 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 933-1000 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com

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Hilo Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens Description Located on the "Big Island" of Hawai‘i, this 12 acre zoo is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. It is home to more than 80 animal species including the endangered Nēnē (Hawai‘i State Bird) and Namaste', a white Bengal Tiger. The links on the left will take you to interesting information on many of the Zoo's animal exhibits. You are invited to picnic in the shade of over 100 varieties of Palm or stroll with Peacocks in the extensive collection of Orchids, Clumping Bamboos and Tropical Rhododendrons. The planting effort by volunteers is continuous and the Zoo grounds are considered a botanical garden. Use the links on the left to view samples and information from this remarkable landscape. Open 9-4 daily, except Christmas and New Year's Day. Gift Shop is open 9-4 daily. Petting Zoo every Saturday 1:30 to 2:30. Tiger feeding 3:30 daily. Cost/Fees Admission is free. CONTACT INFORMATION Address: P.O. Box 738 Kea‘au, HI 96749 Phone: (808) 959-9233 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hilozoo.com

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Holistic Hawai‘i Wellness and Green Living Expo Date(s) September 6-7, 2008 Description This annual event features two days of exhibits, classes, speakers, workshops, opportunities to explore healing traditions from around the globe and holistic professionals showcasing natural therapies, services, and products. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel in Kona. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 447-9228 Website: www.holistic-Hawaii.com/expo

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International Haari Boat Festival Date(s) August 16, 2008 Description This new festival celebrates the cultures of Hawai‘i and Okinawa with Haari boat races, an open market with Okinawan food, a country store, cultural exchanges, a golf tournament and a lū‘au on Saturday night. Event is held at Wailoa State Park in Hilo, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hui Okinawa Address: P.O. Box 1793 Hilo, HI 96721-1793 Phone: (808) 895-0994 Website: www.haariboatfestival.com

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Kona Brewers Festival Date(s) March 14, 2009, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Description An annual event designed to promote the microbrewery revolution in Hawai‘i, to encourage professional brewers and chefs to work together as an industry and to have a significant and positive economic and environmental effect on the community. The Kona Brewers Festival is a celebration of more than a decade of brewing excellence in Hawai‘i. Since its inception, the festival's mission has been to promote the craft brewing revolution in Hawai‘i and encourage professional brewers and chefs to work together and have a positive economic, educational and environmental effect on our Big Island community. Cost/Fees Tickets will be for sale online via thieir website. Must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are expected to be offered for sale online by late January 2009. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kona Brewers Festival Address: 75-5629 Kuakini Highway Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: (808) 331-3033 or (808) 334-1884 Contact: Lara Kilpatrick, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.konabrewersfestival.com

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Kona Chocolate Festival Date(s) April 4, 2009 Description The mission of the annual Kona Chocolate Festival is to entertain both visitors to and residents of the Big Island; showcase the creative talents of fine Big Island chefs, chocolatiers, ice cream and candy makers; provide a means to highlight cacao farming and support the chocolate industry in Hawai‘i; and raise funds to support education opportunities in video production and the culinary arts on Hawai‘i Island. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kona Chocolate Festival Phone: (808) 987-8722 Contact: Dana O'Mary O'Mary, Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.konachocolatefestival.com

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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Date(s) November 7-16, 2008 Description The Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is Hawai‘i's oldest food festival. The 10-day festival is filled with more than 30 events honoring the multi-ethnic heritage of Kona coffee pioneers and their gourmet brew. Events include a cupping and picking contest, coffee tastings, two parades, a scholarship pageant, farm tours, art exhibits an international marketplace, outdoor concert, golf tournament and more! CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Current Events Phone: (808) 326-7820 Contact: Jeannette Vigden Email: [email protected] Website: www.konacoffeefest.com

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Kona Coffee Tour Description Tour Kona Coffee Country for a deeper understanding of its fascinating history and the people who today make Kona coffee the gourmet brew of choice. Find the perfect cup of java at any one of the quaint towns from Hōlualoa to Hōnaunau. Sample different roasts and estate labels to find your favorite. Learn the difference among the grades of Kona coffee available for purchase. Visit farms, mills, roasters, museums, coffee shops and retail outlets. Taste the true flavor of Kona’s multi-ethnic heritage with a visit to one of more than 700 Kona coffee farms found along the Kona Coffee Belt. Guided tours and tastings enrich any Big Island visit. No matter what time of year you visit, Kona’s coffee landscape brews with activity. Between July and November, witness Kona’s harvest season. Men and women gear up to hand pick each coffee bean, selecting only the choice, ripe cherries that give every cup of Kona coffee the smooth, rich-bodied flavor coffee connoisseurs have come to expect. Almost all coffee farms, mills and other stops noted are run by families or small business owners. On this driving tour, the participants invite you to intimately share with them their love for Kona coffee, and the history and culture that make this such a celebrated brew. These are true country roads, many not marked, so be patient and allow for plenty of time. If you find yourself at the wrong door, please remember to treat their neighbors kindly. Always call ahead because things change, double check for hours and days of operation, and it's a good idea to make an appointment. Good luck and above all, have some fun. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kona Coffee Council Address: P.O. Box 2077 Kealakekua, HI 96750 Contact: Donna Woolley, President Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.konacoffeefest.com/drivingtour/ or www.kona-coffee-council.com

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Kona Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K Family Fun Runs Date(s) June 28, 2009 Description The Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs was founded in 1994, and has quickly grown into West Hawai‘i's premiere road race offering all four traditional distances: Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K. An estimated 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities compete for prize money, participate for health and enjoyment and raise money for charity. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kona Marathon Email: [email protected] Website: www.konamarathon.com

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Lava Tube Cave Adventure: Kīlauea Caverns of Fire Description The Big Island's Lava Tube Cave Adventure - Kīlauea Caverns of Fire The Kazamura Lava Tubes are the longest and deepest system in the world. These beautiful and colorful caverns will fill you with a sense of awe and mystery as you are lead through their maze by a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Our guides will lead you through 7 million years of island history and review the unique plate tectonics that have been occuring here in the mid Pacific Ocean. They will also explain the creation of lava tubes and various lava formations. Once you enter the tube, you will be standing inside the most active volcano in the world. Carved out between 500 and 700 years ago, these spacious caves, standing some 80 feet high and 100 feet wide in places, are covered in colorful flow stone, stalactites and stalagmites. Tours are by appointment, 15 people maximum and participants must be at least 5 years of age. We offer you a choice of two tours: 1-Scenic Walking Tour (1+ hours) only $29 (safe and easy) 2-Adventure Tour (3+ hours) only $79 (long and adventurous, a spelunkers' dream, must be physically fit) * 10' - 40' high ceilings & cool 65-70 degrees * Enjoy the awesome splendor of Stalactites, Stalagmites and Flowstone. * The scenic walk is fun & easy for the average physically fit person who can walk on occasional uneven terrain and negotiate stairs. Cost/Fees Scenic Walking Tour: $29; Adventure Tour: $79 CONTACT INFORMATION Address: P.O. Box 27 Kea'au, HI 96749 Phone: (808) 217-2363 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilaueacavernsoffire.com

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Lyman Museum & Mission House Description The Lyman Museum began as the Lyman Mission House, originally built for New England missionaries David and Sarah Lyman in 1839. Nearly 100 eventful years later, in 1931, the Museum was established by descendants of Sarah and David. Today, the Mission House has been preserved, and is on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. It may be visited by guided tour. The Lyman Museum building, next door to the Mission House, houses a superb collection of artifacts, fine art, and natural history specimens as well as an archives, special exhibitions and a gift shop. Visitors touring the two facilities can see the old Mission House and life as it was 150 years ago, as well as state-of-the-art exhibits on many aspects of Hawaiian natural history and culture…a rare and well-rounded view of the real Hawai‘i, as it was, as it is today, and where it may be in years to come. The Lyman Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums, one of only four such museums in the State. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. House tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, January 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and December 25. TRAVELING EXHIBIT: "Gokurosama: Contemporary Photographs of the Nisei in Hawai‘i" August 16 - October 15, 2008, Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Inspired by the hard work and sacrifice of the Nisei, or second generation of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i, Honolulu photographer Brian Y. Sato was determined to capture this slowly disappearing generation—who are nearing eighty-five years old or older—on black-and-white film. Starting in 2003, Sato photographed more than 70 Nisei statewide. Now, Sato is presenting his work in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s (JCCH) traveling exhibition, Gokurōsama: Contemporary Photographs of the Nisei in Hawai‘i, at the Lyman. Brian Y. Sato is a professional photographer from Honolulu, Hawai‘i. A graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Sato has had his work featured in numerous exhibitions—including the Artists of Hawai‘i at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, CROSSING: France/Hawai‘i at the Mona Bismark Museum in Paris, France, and the Tokyo Photographic Culture Center in Tokyo, Japan. His work is also found in the collections of the Hawai‘i State Foundation on the Culture and the Arts, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, and private collectors. Cost/Fees There is a fee for visiting the museum and mission house. Lyman Museum members are admitted free. Group rates, special tours and workshops must be arranged in advance. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lyman Museum & Mission House Address: 276 Haili Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 935-5021 Fax: (808) 969-7685 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lymanmuseum.org

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Mauka Food and Fun Festival Date(s) September 13, 2008 Description This "historic interest" festival celebrates the multi-ethnic lifestyle of old Kona and features Portuguese stone oven bread making, music, traditional food demonstrations, crafts, games and ono (delicious) food. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kona Historical Society of Kalukalu Historic site in Kona on Route 11. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kona Historical Society Address: P.O. Box 398 Captain Cook, HI 96704 Phone: (808) 323-3222 Fax: 808-323-2398 Email: [email protected] Website: www.konahistorical.org

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Mauna Loa Bird Watching Adventure Description Native Guide Hawai‘i offers birds of a feather a new "Mauna Loa Bird Watching Adventure," from Hilo Bay to the slopes of Mauna Loa, tracking a wide range of avian species in East Hawai'i. Cost includes lunch, drinks, snacks. Cost/Fees From $150 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Native Guide Hawai‘i Address: HC 2 Box 6908 Kea‘au, HI 96749 Phone: (808) 982-7575 Contact: Warren Costa Email: [email protected] Website: www.NativeGuideHawaii.com

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Moku O Keawe International Festival Date(s) November 5-9, 2008 Description This 5-day celebration of hula and the arts features halau from around the world. Moku O Keawe International Festival is designed to heighten and advance the art of hula and invites hālau from around the globe to show to the world their interpretation of hula art. The festival will be held on November 5-9, 2008, at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Cost/Fees Varies CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Moku O Keawe Foundation Address: 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite B-15 Waikoloa, HI 96738 Phone: (808) 936-4853 Fax: (808) 886-8812 Contact: Margo Mau Bunnell, CEO Joe Sonoda, President/Treasurer Website: http://www.mokuokeawe.org/

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Volcano Art Center Description The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization, founded in 1974. Our mission is to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. We seek to share this mission with a broad range of individuals, groups, and communities who share common interests and goals. VAC is centered at Kīlauea, home to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano. This dynamic, powerful environment, where new land is being formed every day, has inspired the Hawaiian people and their crafts, songs, dances, and legends for centuries. Today, this area continues to draw artists, performers, writers, scientists, and educators. Exhibits, demonstrations, and special events take place at our Gallery, featuring artwork by over 300 artists inspired by this awesome locale. Housed in the historic 1877 Volcano House Hotel adjacent to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park visitors center, the VAC Gallery is operated under a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service. VAC programs include the award-winning Nā Mea Hawai‘i Hula Kahiko performance series at the pā hula, Hawaiian music and dance concerts, and Hawaiian classes and workshops, such as hula and Hawaiian language. In addition, VAC presents a variety of special events and performances all year long; Elderhostel educational adventures and customized group programs focusing on Hawai‘i's rich natural and cultural heritages; the challenging Kīlauea Volcano Runs which draw runners from throughout the U.S. and the world; and classes and workshops in everything from fine arts and writing to music and dance, usually held at the Old Japanese Schoolhouse in Volcano Village. The construction of VAC's new administrative offices at Ni‘aulani was completed in spring of 2004. Teaching and performance spaces will expand the opportunities for developing new programs, including a glass and ceramic studio and visiting artist's residence, in years to come. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Volcano Art Center Address: P.O. Box 129 Volcano, HI 96785 Phone: (808) 967-8222 Fax: (808) 967-8512 Email: Membership & Administration: [email protected] Classes, Workshops & Programs: [email protected] Groups & Elderhostel: [email protected] Website: http://www.volcanoartcenter.org/

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W. M. Keck Observatory Open House Date(s) October 11, 2008 Description Get an insider's look into what's happening in the world of astronomy. Features interactive and educational activities and displays prsesenting the science and technology of Keck Observatory's international leadership in astronomical research. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Keck Observatory Headquarters in Waimea. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 881-3814 Website: www.keckobservatory.org

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Waiomina Centennial Celebration Date(s) August 16 - September 1, 2008 Description This special centennial observance features various events to celebrate the Year of the Paniolo (cowboy) in Hawai‘i, centered in the ranching community of Waimea. All events are open to the public and may be free or with some charge. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Paniolo Preservation Society Address: P.O. Box 640 Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: (808) 769-0215; (808) 885-1904 Website: www.paniolopreservation.org; www.annaranch.org

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Aloha Friday Lei Making Workshop Date(s) Fridays in March-November, 9:30 a.m. Reservations required. Description Learn how to make lei and about their importance in the Hawaiian culture. This workshop is designed for the beginner and is fun for the whole family. Located at The West Kaua‘i Technology & Visitor Center at 9565 Kaumuali‘i Highway in Waimea. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: West Kauai Business & Professional Association Address: P.O. Box 903 Waimea, HI 96796 Phone: (808) 338-1332 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wkbpa.org/visitorcenter.html

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Bon Dances - Kaua‘i Date(s) See various locations for dates/times Description The bon dance, which is the tradition of honoring the dead through ritual, music and dance, is so popular in Hawai‘i that the dances are held all summer long. Temples take turns on successive weekends, and the bon dance has been embraced by island residents regardless of religion or ethnicity. Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji 1-3500 Kaumuali'i Highway (808) 335-3521 Date: August 1-2, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Kōloa Jodo Mission 3480 Waikomo Road (808) 742-6735 Date: August 8-9, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

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Eō e ‘Emalani i Alaka‘i, "The ‘Emalani Festival" Date(s) October 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Description Commemorative gathering to honor Queen Emma, who traveled to Kōke‘e in 1871. Hawaiian event dedicated to the historic trip into the Alaka‘i swamp by Ke Ali‘i ‘Emalani. Live Hawaiian music and craft demonstrations and sales. Queen arrives at noon, hālau to dance hula throughout the afternoon. Events takes place at Kōke‘e State Park, Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hui o Laka (Kōke‘e Natural History Musem) Address: P.O. Box 100 Kekaha, HI 96752 Phone: (808) 335-9975 Fax: (808) 335-6131 Email: kokeemuseum@earthlink,net Website: www.kauaifestivals.com/EMMA

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Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation Visitor Center Description The Visitor Center is the Field Office of the operating sugar plantation located on the west side of Kaua‘i. Displays show the history of Gay & Robinson Inc., Olokele Sugar Co., Hawaiian Sugar Co. (a.k.a. Makaweli Plantation) and Makaweli Ranch. Both historical and modern field and factory operations as followed in Hawai‘i, and various artifacts are also exhibited. A world sugar map showcases sugar politics and current events. Location: 2 Kaumakani Avenue, Kaumakani Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Free for Visitors Center; fee for Plantation Tour: Adult $30, Child $21; Olokele Tour: Adult $60, Child $45; reservations required for tours. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation Visitor Center Address: P.O. Box 440 Kaumakani, HI 96747 Phone: (808) 335-2824 Fax: (808) 335-6852 Website: http://www.hawaiimuseums.org/mc/iskauai_gayandrobinson.htm

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Hanapēpē - Friday Art Night Date(s) Every Friday (Weekly Festival), at 6:00 p.m. Description Friday is Art Night in Historic Hanapēpē - Kaua‘i's Biggest Little Town. Several galleries and retail stores stay open late into the cooler evening hours (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) as the town lights up with a party atmosphere. Meet the local artists and gallery owners. Enjoy the music, a snack and good company as you stroll down Hanapēpē Road. Cost/Fees Admission is free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hanapepe Economic Alliance Address: P.O. Box 950 Hanapēpē, HI 96716 Phone: (808) 335-5944; (808) 246-2111 Contact: Joanna Carolan Website: http://kauai.net/hanapepe/

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Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti 2008 Date(s) August 2-3, 2008 Description Announcing the 7th annual Heiva I Kauai Iaorana Tahiti, August 2-3, 2008 at Kapa‘a Beach Park, Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. This event is an international Tahitian dance competition with solo and group performances and traditional and contemporary Tahitian drumming competition. The event will also feature multi-cultural exhibition dancing, singing and crafts. Vendors will have an array of items from south and western Pacific islands for sale. On Saturday afternoon, August 2nd and Sunday morning, August 3rd, multi-cultural workshops, including Tahitian dance, choreography, and drumming will be held. Solo dance competitors are to register and pick up their competition numbers between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Friday evening. On Saturday morning, a traditional welcoming ceremony will start the festivities. Gates open to the public at 10:00 a.m. and the solo competition begins at 11:00 a.m. Solo categories are Ote'a vahine and tane, for junior, senior and master (age 26+) divisions. Group categories include "Ote'a, Aparima, Ahuroa, and traditional and contemporary Tahitian drumming. Group competition schedules will depend on the number of entries. Sunday, gates open at 10:00 a.m. and exhibition dancing begins at 11:00 a.m. with group competition continuing. Sunday will end with solo, group and drumming award presentations. Festival participants can enjoy a weekend of great Tahitian entertainment, browse through an array of Polynesian arts and crafts, observe and participate in creating Polynesian crafts, savor delicious local foods and win super prizes in the ticket raffle! Cost/Fees Admission is $5 a day at the door. Children age 6 and under are free. Gate fee. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti Phone: (808) 822-9447 Contact: Tepairu Manea Website: http://www.tikiripolynesianinstruments.com/heivaikauai/index.htm

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Kaua‘i Backcountry Mountain Tubing Adventure Description Hop in one of our four-wheel-drive adventure vehicles and traverse former Līhu‘e Plantation lands deep into Kaua‘i’s pristine emerald green interior. Enjoy breathtaking vistas and spectacular scenery, while your guide shares information about our island. When you arrive at our launch site you’ll grab a tube, don a headlamp, and jump in the gently flowing waters. Witness Kaua‘i's spectacular, historical engineering feats as you float down the open canals, through several amazing tunnels and flumes engineered and hand dug circa 1870. Enjoy the wonder and magic of each tunnel, lit by headlamps. At the end of your adventure, you will be guided to an enchanted picnic area nearby, for a delicious lunch and a cool dip in a natural swimming hole. The Mountain Tubing Adventure is truly a unique and memorable experience for the entire family! Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures has exclusive access to the historic irrigation system of the former Līhu‘e Plantation. This ditch and tunnel system that once irrigated vast sugar crops had been unused since sugar was taken out of production in 2000. In January 2003, Kaua‘i Backcountry opened a section for exclusive tubing tours. This water system runs through some of the most beautiful and remote land on the island. It includes spectacular views of the ocean, coastline, mountains and valleys. The waters which originate near the top of Mount Wai‘ale‘ale, one of the wettest spots in the world, are channeled through ditches and tunnels hand-dug by plantation workers over a century ago! The Mountain Tubing Adventure is perfect for all those age 5 and over, and in generally good physical condition. The gently flowing waters, beautiful scenery, flumes and tunnels are combined for a relaxing, fun and fascinating experience. And when we say we are unique, we mean it! This is the only tubing activity of this type on Kaua‘i. And we are the only eco-tour company with access to these 17,000 acres of former plantation lands. If you want to get off the beaten track, don’t miss Kaua‘i Backcountry’s exclusive zipline and tubing tours. From start to finish, they will take you on amazing, fun-filled journeys that you will never forget. Our customers tell us time and time again that our tours were the highlight of their vacation, and often return for more of our tropical adventures. Daily Tour Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Cost/Fees $100 per person plus tax. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures Address: P.O. Box 183 Hanama‘ulu, HI 96715 Phone: (808) 245-2506 or Toll Free (888) 270-0555 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/tubing.html

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Kaua‘i Backcountry Zipline Adventure Tour Description Imagine the thrill of soaring and flying like a bird over a pristine rain forest! At Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures, you can “get high” on this exhilarating experience! Fly across seven ziplines which descend a mountain side. Feel the rush as you glide over lush tropical forests and deep valleys below. With exclusive access to over 17,000 acres of former plantation lands, Kaua‘i Backcountry can offer you a truly one-of-a-kind experience. You will begin with a fun and informative scenic ride in our four wheel drive adventure vehicle. Along the way, your certified guide will share interesting information on island history, culture, flora and fauna. When you arrive at the first zipline, you’ll receive a thorough briefing, preparing you to soar over tropical forests, streams and jungles rich with magnificent scenery! You’ll zoom down the mountainside, sailing along on a series of seven ziplines, as you make your way to the valley floor below. End your zip with a delicious picnic lunch in a bamboo grove and a refreshing swim. Relax, bask in the sun, or just soak in our natural swimming pool. Take one last dip in the water before heading back to home base! Truly an incredible journey which will leave you with vacation memories of a lifetime. Daily Tour Times: 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Kaua‘i Backcountry zipline course has been inspected and endorsed by an American Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) nationally accredited vendor. All technical applications are in compliance with current ACCT standards. Cost/Fees $125 per person plus tax. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures Address: P.O. Box 183 Hanama‘ulu, HI 96715 Phone: (808) 245-2506 or Toll Free (888) 270-0555 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/zipline.html

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Kaua‘i Historical Society's Kapa‘a Historical Walk - Kapa‘a Town Date(s) Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 10:00 a.m. by appointment only. Description A 90-minute walking tour led by Kaua‘i Historical Society's interpretive guides familiar with the history and architecture of Kapa‘a Town. Cost/Fees $15 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kaua‘i Historical Society Address: P.O. Box 1778 Līhu‘e, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 245-3373 Fax: (808) 245-8693 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kauaihistoricalsociety.org/

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Kaua‘i Music Festival Date(s) July 30 - August 2, 2008 Description The Kaua‘i Music Festival is a 4-day celebration of the art of songwriting held on the island of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. At the festival, you will learn songwriting from some of the best songwriters in America. You can consult, one-on-one, with award winning songwriters, Grammy-winning producers, and top A&R and other music industry people. In addition, your music will be heard in our small group seminars by the best songwriters, and in our songwriting competition your music will be heard by people who really can make a difference for you. There's nothing like it anywhere... just ask anyone who has ever attended! Event takes place at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort. Cost/Fees The fee to register and attend the 2008 Festival will be $100. This includes all songwriting seminars, panel discussions, one-on-one meetings and other daily activities. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kaua‘i Music Festival Phone: (808) 634-6237 Contact: Jerry Brockelhurst Website: www.kauaimusicfestival.com

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Kaua‘i Plantation Railway Description Experience plantation life and learn about Kaua‘i agriculture as you explore almost 100 acres on this authentic narrow-gauge train. Once you board the "King Kalākaua style" wooden cars at the turn-of-the-century station in Kilohana camp, you'll begin an informative 30 minute journey back through time touring fields of sugar, pineapple, banana, papaya, coffee, tropical flowers and hardwood trees that illustrate plantation history as well as the story of commercial farming on Kaua‘i today. Located at Kilohana, one of Kaua‘i's most famous plantation estates, the Kaua‘i Plantation Railway operated daily. To book your reservation, please call (808) 245-RAIL (245-7245) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays. Cost/Fees General Passage: Adults $18 plus tax; Children (2 to 12 years) $14 plus tax; Children (under 2 years) Free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kaua‘i Plantation Railway Address: 3-2087 Kaumuali‘i Highway Līhu‘e, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 245-7245 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kauaiplantationrailway.com

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Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival 2009 Date(s) May 21-24, 2009 Description The Kamanawa Foundation presents its 9th Annual Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival on Memorial Day weekend May 21-24, 2009. The Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival kicks off with a Polynesian Grand Lū‘au on May 21 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort followed by the Festival on May 22-24 at the Vidinha Stadium soccer field featuring Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, workshops, and much more. All Kaua‘i residents and visitors are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there. You won’t want to miss it! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Thursday, May 21, - 5:00 p.m., Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort - Grand Polynesian Lū‘au Celebration outdoors, under the stars. Thursday night kicks off its 4-day weekend of cultural exchanges beginning with a Grand Polynesian Lū‘au Celebration and fashion show at the Sheraton Kaua‘i in Po‘ipū. The evening will offer a lavish dinner buffet, a Polynesian fashion show and an array of exciting Polynesian Entertainment. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field – Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival. Guest and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent. Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field – Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival. Guests and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent. Sunday, May 24, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field – Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival. Guests and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent. Cost/Fees Polynesian Grand Lū‘au - $65/person for general seating, $85/person for premier seating. Kaua‘i Polynesian Festival - $25 for three days or $10 per day. All dance participants and children under 5 free. Workshops - $25 each. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kamanawa Foundation Address: P.O. Box 49 Hanapēpē, HI 96716 Phone: (808) 335-6466 Fax: (808) 335-3140 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org

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Kipu Falls Zipline Safari Description This is a great new Kaua‘i activity that includes kayaking, ziplines, hiking, waterfalls, rope swings, a hayride across Kipu Ranch, and a ride on an exotic motorized canoe. You'll see why this tour has earned it's reputation as the best and most exciting new Kaua‘i activity! Take a fun downwind kayak trip on a beautiful jungle stream. After an easy 2-mile paddle, we'll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a short walk to a gorgeous area of waterfalls and swimming holes. Next, we jump onto our covered wagon for a fabulous trip across Kipu Ranch - we'll be pulled by our big 4WD tractor to Kamapua‘a Falls trailhead - we'll take a short stroll down to our incredible Swiss Family Robinson-style tree house, which is built around a huge Banyan tree. You'll be overlooking the middle pitch of the 120' bridal veil Kamapua‘a Falls from our picnic benches, while enjoying a delicious catered luncheon. Following lunch, guests will have the option of taking a wild ride on our 275' zipline over a waterfall and river, returning on foot via an 80' suspension bridge. State-of-the-art equipment and procedures make for a 100% safe and exhilarating “extreme” experience. From there we'll be continuing along our forest trail through the exotic foliage to Kipu Falls for swimming. The more adventurous types will be jumping into swimming holes at the base of waterfalls cascading over black lava rock cliffs, and swinging on ropes tied to tree branches high above mountain pools. Others will simply relax and enjoy the quiet beauty! From there, we'll be cruising by covered wagon to a jungle trail, where we'll walk to our river landing. Kick back on our exotic and unique twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for a delightful cruise back down river: a fun ending to a fun day. • Guests staying at Po‘ipū area or Westside resorts check in at Outfitters Kaua‘i in Po‘ipū. Check-in 7:30 a.m., return 3:45 p.m. • Guests from Eastside or Northshore resorts check in at The Kayak Shack at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Check-in 8:15 a.m., return 3:30 p.m. What's Included: Snacks, cold drinks, and a GREAT picnic lunch. Contact Outfitters Kaua‘i on what to wear and bring. Restrictions: Must be able to walk 2 miles & kayak 60-90 minutes. In order to participate in the zipline portion of the tour, passengers must weigh less than 275 lbs. in order to fit into the safety harness, and the minimum age requirement is 7 years of age. Younger kids are welcome to take the tour, but will not be able to zip. Cost/Fees $165 per person plus tax for adults, $125 plus tax for kids 14 years old and under. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Outfitters Kaua‘i Address: Poipu Plaza 2827A Poipu Road / P.O. Box 1149 Kōloa, HI 96756 Phone: (808) 742-9667 or Toll Free (888) 742-9887 Fax: (808) 742-8842 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.outfitterskauai.com/KipuFalls.html

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Kipu Falls Zipline Trek Description This Kaua‘i activity is as fun as it gets! Soar on zip lines through the forest canopy high above rivers and waterfalls. Hike, swim, and rope swing into a deep-water pond at the base of a mountain stream waterfall. Enjoy learning about the ecology, natural history, culture, folklore, and legends of Kaua‘i. The four Zip lines are designed, built, and operated according to the highest safety standards as set by the ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology). Each of them is different and unique. And, the setting is magnificent: Kipu Ranch, a 4000 acre piece of paradise that has long been closed to the general public. The lands run from the tall mountaintops of the jagged Hoary Head Range through pastoral meadows down to the edge of a lazy jungle stream. You’ll travel private foot trails winding through exotic forests to reach the rim of a narrow slot canyon. Fern covered black rock walls rise above waterfall after cascading waterfall. And that is where the fun REALLY starts. After a safety briefing conducted by one of our trained, certified guides, you will be issued your state-of-the-art safety and climbing gear, and set out to travel over, under, around and through that gorgeous slot canyon under our expert leadership. You’ll go top to bottom through the forest canopy just about every fun way you can imagine: zip lines, elevated walkways,suspension bridges, and even the new and innovative Zippel line TM, that combines the use of rappelling gear with ziplining. And you’ll really get a kick out of our new tandem zipline- ride side-by-side, laughing (or maybe screaming!!!) through the tree tops and over waterfalls. Hooting, hollering, and ear-to-ear grins seem to be standard operating procedure! A short hike through the jungle to the beautiful Kipu Falls for swimming and rope swings rounds out this exciting 4.5 hour tour. Once there, the more adventurous types will be jumping into swimming holes at the base of waterfalls cascading over black lava rock cliffs, and swinging on ropes tied to tree branches high above mountain pools. Others will simply relax and enjoy the quiet beauty! Check-in: At our Po‘ipū Shop - Morning Tour check in at 8:00 a.m., return at 12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Tour check in at 1:00 p.m., return at 5:30 p.m. What to wear and bring: Windbreaker or raincoat, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, aquasocks or sport sandals, bug spray, camera. Cost/Fees $120 per person plus tax for adults, $94 plus tax for kids 7-14 years old (guide gratuity not included) CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Outfitters Kaua‘i Address: Poipu Plaza 2827A Poipu Road / P.O. Box 1149 Kōloa, HI 96756 Phone: (808) 742-9667 or Toll Free (888) 742-9887 Fax: (808) 742-8842 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.outfitterskauai.com/KipuFalls_ZiplineTrek.htm

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Kōloa Heritage Trail Description Aloha, and welcome to Ka Ala Hele Waiwai Ho‘olina o Kōloa, The Kōloa Heritage Trail. Your journey will whisk you through 5 million years of exploration highlighting the natural history, archaeology, culture and history of the Kōloa District of Kaua‘i and its people. The Kōloa Heritage Trail is a 10 mile walk, bike ride or drive which includes 14 stops and monuments describing the significance of the location. - Hanaka‘ape Bay & Kōloa Landing - Hapa Road - Keoneloa Bay - Kihahouna Heiau - Kōloa Jodo Mission - Kōloa Missionary Church - Makawehi & Pa‘a Dunes - Pā‘ū a Laka - Moir Gardens - Po‘ipū Beach Park - Prince Kūhiō Birthplace & Park - Pu‘uwanawana Volcanic Cone - Spouting Horn Park - Sugar Monument - Yamamoto Store & Koloa Hotel If you would like to receive a Kōloa Heritage Trail guide, call us at 1-888-744-0888. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Po‘ipū Beach Foundation Address: P.O. Box 730 Kōloa, HI 96756 Phone: (808) 742-7444; or 1-888-744-0888 Fax: (808) 742-7887 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.poipubeach.org/visitor_info/koloaheritagetrail.html

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Lāwa‘i International Center Description The initial project phase of the Lāwa‘i International Center focused on the purchase of 32 acres in the Lāwa‘i Valley that was once the site of a Hawaiian heiau, a Taoist temple, a Shinto shrine, and a Shingon Buddhist temple. The construction of the Shingon temple will be in the same site as the original and will be built by master artisans in the traditional Shingon style and method, using the customary materials. Today, this property still contains 88 Buddhist shrines, the likes of which are not found outside of Japan. This ancient shrine vortex has wonderful sacred energy and we will enjoy our prayers and meditation. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lāwa‘i International Center Address: 5678 Ani Street Kapa‘a, HI 96746 Phone: (808) 822-5942 Fax: (808) 822-7634 Contact: Lynn Marumoto Email: [email protected]

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Mokihana Festival Date(s) September 21-27, 2008 Description Contemporary Hawaiian culture, hula, and music are featured in this week-long festival at locations around the island. Highlights include the Kaua‘i Composers Contest & Concert and three evenings of hula competition. "Year of Our Kupuna" is the 2008 theme and will honor the cultural contributions from our elders. The history begins in 1984, when the first event of the Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival, with an emphasis on promoting contemporary Hawaiian culture, was planned. Named in honor of the highly treasured mokihana flower and green berry grown only in Kaua‘i forests, the Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival began with a single event-- the Kaua‘i Composer's Contest and Concert, and has carefully grown to a full week of cultural events. Cost/Fees General Admission for Hula Events: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 2008 ADVANCE TICKET information call (808)246-5515. Reserved Special Seats available each evening for Hula. Reserved Section is Limited to 150 seats. $25 per event or $60 for 3-day pack. Gate fee to some events. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Malie Foundation Phone: (808) 822-2166 Fax: (808) 822-2166 Contact: Nathan Kalama Email: [email protected] Website: http://mokihana.kauai.net/

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Nā ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens Description Nā ‘Āina Kai, "Lands by the Sea" in Hawaiian, is ever-evolving and unique among the world's botanical gardens. Only here, at the crossroads of the Pacific, will you find the particular rare palette of flora, fauna, land, water, and climate that inspired the founders of these gardens to embark upon their one-of-a-kind creative endeavor. Spanning 240 acres, Nā ‘Āina Kai is a living mosaic of diverse and bounteous gardens, a hardwood plantation, a moss- and fern-draped canyon, and a pristine sandy beach stretching between a meadow and the aquamarine waters of the Pacific. Gracing the gardens and wild areas throughout this once-private estate are more than 90 bronze sculptures, one of the nation's largest collections. Tour Descriptions: Stroll - Formal Gardens 1½ hours $25 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 9:00 & 1:00 Friday - 9:00 The Formal Gardens are graced by a full-size Hedge Maze, Shower Tree Park, the Ka‘ula Lagoon with its plunging waterfall and tropical island, a Japanese teahouse, the International Desert Garden, Romantic Palm Garden and the Orchid House and Gallery at the Visitor Center. This tour is limited to 8 guests per guide. Ride - Formal & Wild Forest Garden 2 hours $35 Tuesday thru Friday - 9:30 Enjoy a guided riding tour of both the Formal Gardens and the Wild Forest Garden on a covered open-air cart. Discover some of Nā ‘Āina Kai's numerous water features, including a natural pond fringed with bamboo, palms and exotic tropical foliage. This tour gives a wonderful overview of the scope and variety of the Gardens, and is especially suitable for guests with limited walking ability This tour is limited to 9 guests per guide. Stroll & Ride - Formal & Wild Forest Garden 3 hours $35 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 9:00 & 1:00 Friday - 9:00 Enjoy a leisurely stroll and ride through both Formal and Wild Forest Gardens. Visit our miniature Hawaiian ahupua’a and explore along winding paths and arched foot bridges bordering the hardwood plantation. Discover the abundance of exotic tropical flowers and foliage and be charmed by the extensive bronze sculpture collection. This tour is limited to 8 guests per guide. Ka Waimakai Walk 2½ hours $35 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 9:00 This pleasant walk takes you through the Orchid House and down a flight of steps to our Wild Forest path. As you descend into the cool, woodsy Kuliha‘ili Canyon, enjoy the towering trees, fragrant flowers and interesting foliage along a meandering stream. At the bottom of the Canyon savor time to stroll at Kaluakai Beach before boarding the Garden’s bus for a ride to the Formal Gardens. Here you will delight in a variety of life-size bronze sculptures, our Hedge Maze and the 3/4 acre Ka’ula Lagoon featuring fountains and a plunging waterfall. This tour is limited to 9 guests per guide.

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Walk on the Wildside Trek 5 hours $70 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday by appointment - 9:00 Trekkers explore all of the gardens, silent canyons, and ocean features of Nā ‘Āina Kai. Enjoy the many moods of the Wild Forest Garden, Formal Gardens, Koli Ridge Bird Walk, Kuliha‘ili Canyon and the white sands of Kaluakai Beach at the Makai Meadow and Marsh. The Trek requires advance reservations and includes lunch. This tour is limited to 9 guests. “Under the Rainbow” Children’s Garden Family Tours 2 hours $15 child / $25 adult Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 9:30 & 1:30 Friday - 9:30 Contact the Visitor Center for further information. Cost/Fees See description for various tour prices. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Nā ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens Address: P.O. Box 1134 4101 Wailapa Road Kīlauea, HI 96754 Phone: (808) 828-0525 or for tour reservations: call (808) 828-0525 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.naainakai.org/

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National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden Tour Description The earliest history of Allerton Garden was intermingled with the upper part of the Lāwa‘i Valley that is now the McBryde Garden. Both were integral to the ahupua‘a (land division) of Lāwa‘i on the south shore of the Hawaiian Island of Kaua‘i. It is a garden paradise, transformed through time by the hands of a Hawaiian Queen, by a sugar plantation magnate, and most significantly by an artist and an architect. A Guided tour which require a 15-minute tram ride into Valley. Duration of tour is 2-1/2 hours. Address: Southshore Visitors Center, 4425 Lāwa‘i Road, Po‘ipū, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. Children 10 years and above only on tour. (Japanese tours available upon request.) Cost/Fees Adults (13 years and above) $35; children 10-12 years $20. Children 10 years and above only on tour. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden Tour Address: 4425 Lāwa‘i Road Kōloa, HI 96756 Phone: (808) 742-2623 Website: http://ntbg.org/gardens/allerton.php

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National Tropical Botanical Garden, Limahuli Garden Description Set in a lush tropical valley surrounded by towering peaks sculpted by eons of wind and rain on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, Limahuli Garden offers visions of incomparable natural beauty and intriguing antiquity. Walk through lava rock terraces built by Limahuli's early inhabitants and see the taro that still thrives there. Learn about the native plants of Hawai‘i, the plants brought to the islands by voyaging Polynesians, and the flowers and fruits introduced during Hawai‘i's plantation era. Find enchantment in legends of the Valley and the ancient rocks that watch over it. Self-Guided Tour (Japanese brochure). Approximately 1-1/2 hours. Address: 5-8291 Kūhiō Highway, Hā‘ena, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Tuesday-Friday, Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost/Fees $15; children 12 years and under free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: National Tropical Botanical Garden, Limahuli Garden Address: P.O. Box 808 Hanalei, HI 96714 Phone: (808) 826-1053 Website: www.ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php

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National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden Description Secluded between rugged cliffs dropping down to a verdant valley floor, McBryde Garden is a treasure house of tropical flora. Explore the unique biodiversity of native and exotic plants, recognized for their value and their beauty. See rare and endangered Hawaiian species and learn about the efforts to save them. Visit the living laboratory where scientists are still discovering the secrets of these plants. Take a trip back to ancient Hawai‘i in the Canoe Garden. Follow an ever-changing stream as it meanders toward the sea. Share in the richness that is the McBryde Garden. Tour Information Self-guided; all tours require 15-minute tram ride into Valley. Daily; 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Please allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours. Distance: Combination of transportation by vehicle and one-mile walk at your own pace. Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, hat for shade, bottled water. Cost/Fees Adults $20; children 6-12 years $10; children 5 years and under free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: National Tropical Botanial Garden, McBryde Garden Address: 4425 Lāwa‘i Road Kōloa, HI 96756 Phone: (808) 742-2623 Website: http://www.ntbg.org/gardens/mcbryde.php

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Old Waimea Sugar Plantation Tour - Waimea Town Date(s) Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 9:00 a.m. by appointment only. Description This Old Waimea Sugar Plantation tour allows visitors to learn about Hawai‘i's plantation history in a 90-minute tour. Cost/Fees $10 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 337-1005 Contact: Chris Faye

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Slack Key Guitar Concerts -- Hanalei Family Community Center Description One of a kind performance by Hawaiian slack key's most prolific composers, Doug & Sandy McMaster. Enjoy the magic soothing ambience of this fingerstyle, instrumental musical artform created by Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) in the early 1800's. The longest running concert of it's kind, set in a relaxed, family style building in the hamlet of Hanalei on the north shore of Kaua‘i nestled against the emerald green mountains, rich taro fields, incredible rainbows, with soft tradewinds carrying the sounds of surf and Hawai‘i's birds through the building. Experience slack key music in the real old style while learning about it's history, legendary players, and the history, culture, and environment of old Hawai‘i. All shows at the Hanalei Community Center, 5-5299 Kūhiō Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714 (Seating Limited) Ongoing series Starts at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays and 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Cost/Fees $20 Regular Admission; ($15 for under 18 & 50+). CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Aloha Plenty Address: P.O. Box 1051 Waimea, HI 96796 Phone: (808) 826-1469 Contact: Doug & Sandy McMaster Email: [email protected] Website: www.alohaplentyhawaii.com

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Steelgrass Farm - Chocolate Farm Tour Description Hawai‘i is the only state where the chocolate tree grows, and the only place on Kaua‘i where you can experience a live chocolate tree orchard is at Steelgrass Farm, our family’s eight-acre tropical garden specializing in vanilla, bamboo, and theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree. You’re invited to enjoy the Steelgrass Chocolate Farm Tour, a guided exploration of everything there is to know about how to grow and harvest chocolate fruit, and turn that fruit into your own home-made chocolate. Bring yourself, your friends and family, and with so much to see, smell and taste, the Farm’s wide-open spaces make this a wonderful event for even small children. Entitled Chocolate From Branch to Bar, the two-hour tour begins in the Steelgrass chocolate orchard, where your guide will teach you about the history and cultivation of this fascinating plant. You'll see the trees up close and personal at all stages of growth, and since they bear fruit year-round, your guide will open a ripe chocolate fruit and pass around the delicious seeds for tasting. You will then get a look at the equipment used in processing raw cacao into cacao nibs and finished chocolate, and your guide will explain the many steps involved, from fermentation and drying to complex technical processes with names like mélange, conche and tempering. You'll have an opportunity to taste the cacao beans at each stage of their journey toward becoming chocolate. Best of all, the tour concludes with a chocolate tasting, where you can sample some of the world's rarest and most costly single-estate dark chocolate bars, from makers such as Scharffen Berger, Guittard and Dagoba (USA), Valrhona (France), and Amedei (Italy). Chocolate From Branch to Bar is offered twice a week, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Steelgrass Farm is located on Kaua‘i's East Side in Wailua Homesteads, above the town of Kapa‘a. Cost/Fees Cost for the tour is $60 per person, except for children 12 years and under, who are invited free of charge. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Steelgrass Farm Phone: (808) 821-1857 Email: [email protected] Website: http://steelgrass.org/chocolate/

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The Children's Garden of Peace Date(s) Scheduled opening: February 2009 Description Thanks to a generous Grant-in-Aid from the Hawai‘i State Legislature and the Governor of Hawai‘i, Storybook Theatre is beginning an exciting new project, a garden honoring the late U.S. Senator Spark M. Matsunaga, one of Hawai‘i's most visionary heroes, and an advocate for peace in the world. The Children's Garden of Peace will be a safe and inspirational place, an outdoor classroom where students will be encourage to look within and beyond to express their own unique stories. Envisioned as a refuge where magic and learning can happen. The design of the entrance gate speaks of a place of dreams and imagination within. Down a winding path, under an arched trellis of foliage and mists, you will first experience a cooling rainforest environment of native plants. As the view opens, your attention is immediately drawn to the tall bronze sculpture of Sparky and his young friend. You discover a Japanese bridge crossing the stream to a lovely amphitheater where stories are told, songs sung and theater magic happens. Across the way at the head of the stream is the garden waterfall, and nearby gazebo, where classes are held, children do projects, and staff plan out the next production. Throughout the garden are benches where people can sit and savor the atmosphere around them. This is a Garden for the whole community to enjoy under the watchful eye of Hanapēpē's very own, Spark Matsunaga. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The Storybook Theatre of Hawai‘i Address: P.O. Box 820 Hanapēpē, HI 96716 Phone: (808) 335-0712 Fax: (808) 335-0702 Email: [email protected] Website: www.storybook.org

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The Coconut Festival presented by the Kapa‘a Business Association Date(s) October 4-5, 2008 Description There is something for everyone at this year's festival: entertainment, cultural displays and experiences, shopping, history, children's theater, games, cooking demonstrations, contests and food. This annual festival is presented by The Kapa‘a Business Association. It is the association's most visible event, and at the heart of their mission: to promote, preserve and enhance the quality of life and buisness along the Royal Coconut Coast. Event takes place at Kapa‘a Beach Park. Cost/Fees $5 for Adults; Children 12 and under are free. Gate fee. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kapa‘a Business Association Address: P.O. Box 1480 Kapa‘a, HI 96746 Phone: (808) 651-3273 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.kbakauai.org

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Waimea Historic Walking Tour Date(s) Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Description Take a 2 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Where the agriculttural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legnedary menehune. Learn about the last King of Kaua‘i, the missionaries, and other fmous citizens of Waimea long with the landmarks they left behind. Enjoy a taste of the past in one of the most historic towns in all of Hawai‘i. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 338-1332 Contact: Aletha Kaohi

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Waimea Town Celebration Date(s) February 20 & 21, 2009 Description Continuous island entertainment with loads of food, craft & game booths, beer garden, contests and lots of sporting events. At the Old Waimea Sugar Mill, the fun starts on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Free entertainment until 11:00 p.m., both nights. Saturday events include a fun run, canoe race, rodeo, ‘ukulele contest, ice cream eating contest. Check out the lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kaua‘i Visitor Center Friday & Saturday. Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. Visitors to the islands will find a family-style atmosphere where they are welcome to share and get to know a community that has been well known for its hospitality long before the anchoring of Cook's ships "Resolution" and "Discovery" in 1778. The Waimea Town Celebration is held every year on the Friday & Saturday following the President's Day long weekend. Events include: • Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race • Annual Captain Cook Caper Fun Run • Annual American Savings Bank ‘Ukulele Contest • Annual First Hawaiian Bank Hat Lei Contest • Annual Lappert's Ice Cream Eating Contest • Mountain Ball Tournament • Annual Waimea Round-Up Rodeo • Annual Radio Control Car Races • Waimea Theatre Benefit Silent Auction Cost/Fees Various CONTACT INFORMATION Company: West Kaua‘i Business & Professional Association Address: P.O. Box 903 Waimea, HI 96796 Phone: Chris Faye (808) 337-1005; Waimea Visitor Center (808) 338-1332 Contact: Chris Faye, PR Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: http://www.wkbpa.org/

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The Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center Date(s) Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Description The Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center (LCHC) is a non-profit charitable community organization organized through a partnership between Castle & Cooke Resorts, LLC, the Lāna‘i Archaeological Committee, ‘Ahahui ‘Imi Pono o Lāna‘i and members of Lāna‘i’s community. The LCHC seeks to collect, document and share the history of Lāna‘i with residents and visitors. The center includes artifacts of Hawaiian origin collected through archaeological investigations, and by plantation employees over the years found while working the fields with plow and hoe. Historical plantation era documents and family memorabilia have also been donated to the LCHC. These combined collections represent the cultural diversity of the island and enable us to share of Lāna‘i’s history—remembering those people who have come before us, and upon whose successes we stand. Special arrangements for group visits may be made. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center Address: P.O. Box 631500 Lanai City, HI 96763 Phone: (808) 565-7177 Contact: Kepa Maly, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lanaichc.org/

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3rd Annual Starbucks Maui ‘Ukulele Festival Date(s) September or October 2008 (date not available) Description A full afternoon of ‘ukulele music, featuring some of the islands’ finest ‘ukulele players, including Ohta-San, Raiatea Helm, Holunape, Manoa DNA, Brittni Paiva, Hula Honeys, Derick Sebastian and more... including a mixture of kūpuna players and some young rising stars! This event is FREE and fun for the whole ‘ohana! Several fine new ‘ukulele will be given away in drawings throughout the afternoon, courtesy of Hawai‘i ‘ukulele houses: Kamaka, KoAloha, GString, Kala, Kanile‘a, Pono, KoAlana, BugsGear, and Mele ‘Ukulele. Produced by Roy Sakuma - ‘Ukulele Festival Hawai‘i. Food, snacks, desserts & beverages will be available for purchase. Event will be held at the Maui Arts and Culture Center. Cost/Fees Free admission CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Arts & Cultural Center Phone: (808) 242-7469 Website: www.mauiarts.org

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A Taste of Lahaina & Best of Island Music Festival Date(s) September 19 & 20, 2008 Description Maui's largest culinary event showcases popular restaurants in Maui County offering "tastes" of signature dishes. Highlights include a beer and wine garden with preferred seating and specialty drinks, and kids" fun game and ride area. Best of Island Music festival features continuous live entertainment on stage with Hawai‘i's current and legendary musicians. Benefits Maui youth groups. Lahaina Recreation Park II behind the soccer field. Hours: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Admission is $5, kids 12 and under are free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lahaina Town Action Committee Address: 648 Wharf Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9175 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: http://www.visitlahaina.com/

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Ali‘i Kula Lavender Description In the uplands of Maui, nestled along the skirt of Haleakalā lay the beautiful gardens of Ali‘i Kula Lavender. Once a protea farm the gardens now contain over 50 varieties of lavender along with 125 different varieties of proteas that remain from the original 150 varieties. The gardens are at an elevation of 4000 feet and provide exceptional views of the island. Ali‘i Kula Lavender is the only place in the world that has certain types of Lavender that blooms year around. Lavender Garden Culinary Tour Tour includes Lavender hot tea, scones, lemonade, orientation on lavender, tour of the garden and visit to the studio gift shop, as well as a culinary demonstration on how to cook using one or more of our Lavender culinary products. A delicious Lavender Herb seasoned Chicken Salad is also served with Lavender rolls. Lavender Garden Tea Tour Tour includes, Lavender hot tea, scones, orientation on lavender, tour of the garden and visit to the studio gift shop. Seasonal Tours Gardening Series – Year round Herb Wreath Making Tour – January/February Living Wreath Making Tour – March Spring Wreath Making Tour – April/ May Lavender Mini Wreath Tour – June Lavender Wreath Making – July Living Wreath Making Tour – August/September Holiday Wreath Making Tour – October/ November/December Studio Gift Shop is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Lavender Garden Culinary Tour: $60 per person. Children 4 years and under are free. Lavender Garden Tea Tour: Cost is $35 per person. Children 4 years and under are free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ali‘i Kula Lavender Address: 1100 Waipoli Road Kula, HI 96790 Phone: (808) 878-3004 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aliikulalavender.com

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Bailey House Museum Description Built in 1833, the Bailey House is now a museum showcasing Hawaiian culture, artifacts, paintings, and furnishings from nineteenth-century Maui. Located in historic Wailuku Maui, Hawai‘i, built on the site of the Royal compound of Kahekili, last ruling chief of Maui, the house served as the Mission station for the Wailuku Female Seminary for Girls until 1847, then occupied by Edward Bailey and his family until 1888. On the grounds are gardens with Native Hawaiian and missionary-era plants, Hawaiian artifacts, missionary furnishings, and paintings by Edward Bailey. Visit the Museum Shop for good books about things Hawaiian, recordings of Hawaiian music, small treasures, and gifts - all made in Hawai‘i These are ways of "Keeping Maui's History Alive"! Cost/Fees Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 7-12 years $1; Members and children 6 years and under free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Historical Society Address: 2375-A Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: (808) 244.3326 Fax: (808) 244-3920 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mauimuseum.org/

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Bon Dances - Maui Date(s) See various locations for dates/times Description The bon dance, which is the tradition of honoring the dead through ritual, music and dance, is so popular in Hawai‘i that the dances are held all summer long. Temples take turns on successive weekends, and the bon dance has been embraced by island residents regardless of religion or ethnicity. Wailuku Hongwanji 1828 Vineyard Street (808) 244-0406 Date: August 1-2, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Kahului Jodo Mission 325 Lā‘au Street (808) 871-4911 Date: August 8-9, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Pā‘ia Rinzai Zen Mission 120 Alawai Road (808) 579-9921 Date: August 16, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Kula Shingon Mission Shofukuji (808) 878-1833 Date: August 23, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

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D.T. Fleming Arboretum Description The D.T. Fleming Arboretum is one of Hawai‘i's oldest and largest native arboretums. It was planted in the Pu‘u Māhoe cinder cone on Maui's southern slopes of ‘Ulupalakua to preserve species from the dying forest of Auwahi. Pu‘u Māhoe was a gift to D.T. Fleming from Ed Baldwin of ‘Ulupalakua Ranch. It was a reward for introducing a wasp to parasitize the Pāmakani weed that was taking over the grazing lands. After years of introducing trees to Maui from around the world "to make Maui a better place to live," D.T. Fleming’s dream for retirement was to plant an arboretum for native species. Throughout his life on Maui he witnessed the dryland forest of Auwahi going extinct due to cattle and drought. Fleming chose Pu‘u Māhoe's cinder cone as a perfect place to preserve these species at the 2,600-foot elevation on the edge of the Auwahi Forest. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Friends of D.T. Fleming Arboretum (FOFA) Address: P.O. Box 101 Makawao, HI 96768 Phone: (808) 878-3240 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.flemingarboretum.org/index1.html

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Friday Night Is Art Night Date(s) Every Friday night Description Stroll through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town each Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for special gallery shows, featured artists-in-action, and refreshments, all free and open to the public! Lahaina has earned its nick-name of "The Art Capital of the Pacific," due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. A walking map of participating galleries is available in Lahaina Visitor Center. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lahaina Town Action Committee Address: 648 Wharf Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-9175 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.visitlahaina.com/

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Halloween in Lahaina Date(s) October 31, 2008 Description The Legend of Halloween, celebrated since 1990, is more than just a night on the town in costume! Over 20,000 revelers come to Front Street on Halloween night, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. Annual children's costume parade down Front Street at 4:30 kicks-off the evening. Other features include Halloween-themed crafts and activities, and food & beverage booths under the Banyan Tree which raise funds for nonprofits. Live music is performed on two stages while revelers dance in the street. Lahaina Town presents the Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Restaurants and shopping centers offer costume contests throughout the evening. Cost/Fees Free admission. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lahaina Town Action Committee Address: 648 Wharf Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or (808) 667-9194 Fax: (808) 661-4779 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.visitlahaina.com/

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Hawai‘i Nature Center - ‘Īao Valley, Maui Description Two very special experiences await Maui visitors and residents alike at the Hawai‘i Nature Center's Facility in ‘Īao Valley on Maui. Our Interactive Nature Museum (INM) and Rainforest Walk have been designed to interpret and experience Hawai‘i's natural history in a museum setting and a natural environment. This entertaining and educational combination of activities is perfect for individuals and families who want to know why Maui and the whole island chain are unique and precious. Explore a Precious Environment The Rainforest Walk is a guided excursion into the majestic and memorable ‘Īao Valley. You will follow ancient footpaths across ‘Īao Stream with a guide who will share the lore and legend of this historic location. A moderate loop trail, it features native and introduced Hawaiian plants and the remains of ancient habitation. More than a hike, it is an information-filled adventure that will enhance your appreciation and understanding of Hawai‘i. The culturally rich and lush property on which our hike is conducted is available through a generous, low-cost lease arrangment with C. Brewer and Wailuku Agribusiness. These lease rights have made possible a unique educational experience for visitors and residents alike. Learning Games and Experiences After your hike, plan to spend some time in the Interactive Nature Museum, which features exhibits to interpret and enhance your new understanding of Hawai‘i's cultural and natural history. Designed to appeal to all ages, the exhibits offer hands-on activities to reinforce concepts. A towering glass solarium presents ever-changing views of the Valley; rushing water flows into touch pools and aquariums filled with native stream life. Try your luck in the dispersal arcade and make friends with a carnivorous caterpillar. Be sure to visit the Interactive Nature Museum and take the Rainforest Walk where more than 30 museum exhibits and a personal introduction to the Hawaiian rainforest guaranteed to make your visit to Maui special and memorable. Book your reservations early for the Rainforest Walk and Interactive Nature Museum by calling (808) 244-6500. The Museum and Gift Shop are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rainforest Walks can be booked at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Walkers must be five years old or older. Please wear closed-toe shoes suitable for an uneven trail. Cost/Fees Cost for the Rainforest Walk is $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children. The fee includes a visit to the museum. You can visit the museum for just $6 for adults and $4 for children. Members are admitted to the museum free-of-charge. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Nature Center Address: 875 ‘Īao Valley Road Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: (808) 244-6500 Website: http://209.221.152.80/visiting/

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Hawai‘i Ocean Rafting

Description Hawai‘i Ocean Rafting offers a full range of inspirational rafting activities. Avoid the crowds of a standard cruise, and enjoy the personal touch of our smaller boats. Half-day and full-day snorkeling trips are available. Trips to and from the island of Lāna‘i invite superb snorkeling and spinner dolphin encounters are quite common. Visit a sea cave with us for an unforgettable experience! Our craft allows for non-invasive whale watches during whale season. The Best Seats In Town! Avoid the crowds aboard Hawai‘i Ocean Rafting's 30ft. hard-bottom inflatable raft. Enjoy comfortable seating for up to 16 passengers. Unlike larger vessels our raft allows you to get that up close and eye level photo you wish for. Cost/Fees Prices vary - please call or visit website. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Island Star Excursions Address: P.O. Box 381 Lahaina, HI 96767 Phone: (808) 661-7238 or 1-888-677-7238 (toll free) Fax: (808) 878-3574 Email: [email protected] Website: www.islandstarexcursions.com

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Ho‘omana‘o Breakfast Cultural Experience Description A morning cultural event and opportunity to learn more about the Hawaiian culture by the ‘ohana (family) of the Old Lahaina Lū‘au. Located at the Old Lahaina Lū‘au, it is a special morning celebration of the rich culture of the Hawaiian islands. Experience three kulana or Hawaiian stations: hula, Hawaiian warfare and the Ahupua‘a (land division). Within each of the kulana, guests will discover the fascinating history of early Hawai‘i; see demonstrations and interact with the host. Each kulana session will be presented three times throughout the morning, with the sound of the pu or conch shell announcing the start of each kulana. A Hawaiian-style breakfast buffet is also served. Tuesdays and Fridays only, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Schedule may vary. Please call for availability. Cost/Fees Adults: $69 (plus tax), Children 12 years and under: $49 (plus tax). CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ho‘omana‘o Breakfast Cultural Experience Address: 1251 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-1998 (on Maui) or 1-800-248-5828 (toll free) Fax: (808) 661-5176 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oldlahainaluau.com/bookit.html

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Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center Description Kaluanui, home of Hui No‘eau is a beautiful, spacious 1917 plantation mansion and estate. Designed by noted architect C.W. Dickey, it was the home of Maui's first family in the pineapple industry, Harry and Ethel Baldwin. Community and societal leader, Ethel Baldwin, founded the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Society in 1934. Her accomplishments attracted artists worldwide to create a wide interest in the arts. Ethel and Harry Baldwin's daughter Frances, married the late J. Walter Cameron, founder of Maui Land & Pineapple Co. When the family stopped using Kaluanui as a home in the 50's, the estate became the property of Maui Land & Pineapple. In 1976, Ethel Baldwin's grandson, the late Colin Cameron, former President of Maui Land & Pineapple, granted Hui No‘eau the use of Kaluanui as a Visual Arts Center. FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE HUI Approximately 1 hour Self-guided tour of the buildings and grounds of Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center. View current exhibit, see the working art studios, and walk around the 10 acres of gardens all while reading about the history of the former Baldwin Estate. EXHIBIT EXCURSIONS & STUDIO VISIT PROGRAMS Join artists and teachers at the Hui for an inspirational morning with your class. The Exhibit Excursion Program starts with a tour of the Hui property and a walk-through of the current exhibition. The walkthrough is followed by a hands-on art project that inspires students to create artwork using concepts and techniques explored in the exhibition. Students are welcome to bring their lunch and picnic on the grounds at the end of the program. Programs are available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Reservations at least two months prior to your visit are recommended. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hui No‘eau Address: 2841 Baldwin Avenue Makawao, HI 96768 Phone: (808) 572-6560 Fax: (808) 572-2750 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.huinoeau.com/

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Kahoma Ranch Tours Description An experience like no other in the country. Enjoy a ride in your own dune buggy through an activie cattle pasture on private dirt roads and trails inaccessible to the general public. Experience the unspoiled West Maui Mountains with breathtaking views of Lahaina Town, Kā‘anapali, Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i. A short hike will take you to the cliff lookout, where you have a spectacular view of the shear rock walls and beautiful tropical landscapes of Kahoma Valley. Enjoy snacks and beverages at "The Garden" where our experienced tour guides will introduce you to a variety of native trees and vegetation along with the rich history of Lahaina. Come join us for West Maui's only ultimate off-road adventure. Tour Times: 8:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kahoma Ranch Tours - ATV Address: P.O. Box 11765 Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-1978 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kahomaranch.com

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Kīpahulu ‘Ohana - Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour Description Join Native Hawaiian guides from the Kīpahulu 'Ohana on a hike through history in the Kīpahulu area of Haleakalā National Park, visiting sites representing several eras, arriving at the inspiring beauty of Kapahu Living Farm™, where traditional lo'i kalo (taro patches) have been restored to active production with taro and other culturally important plants. Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour Hosted by the Kīpahulu 'Ohana 400-foot Waimoku Falls Join Native Hawaiian guides from the Kīpahulu 'Ohana on a hike through history in the Kīpahulu area of Haleakalā National Park, visiting sites representing several eras, arriving at the inspiring beauty of Kapahu Living Farm™, where traditional lo‘i kalo (taro patches) have been restored to active production with taro and other culturally important plants. The Kīpahulu ‘Ohana operates this exclusive interpretive program through a cooperative agreement with Haleakalā National Park, and was recognized in 2005 by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority's "Keep It Hawai‘i" Kāhili Awards for "authentic portrayal of the Hawaiian culture." Kīpahulu 'Ohana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all proceeds from our interpretive tours directly support our cultural and environmental restoration projects. FEATURES OF THE HIKE - Ancient habitation areas where stone walls and house sites are visible - ‘Ōhe‘o Bridge with scenic view above famous of ‘Ōhe‘o Stream - Historic Kanalulu House, built in the 1920s and restored in 2002 - Scenic overlook to the stunning 180-foot Makahiku Falls - Features remnant from the sugar cane industry Kapahu Living Farm™, an ancient taro farm restored to active production Sampling of traditional Hawaiian foods grown at the farm - Ethnobotanical sharing about the plants that you will see along the route, including Native (endemic) Hawaiian plants, "Canoe Plants" (Polynesian introduced) that are of special importance Native Hawaiian culture, and exotic invasive plants 2-Hour Hike Hike thru History to Kapahu Living Farm™ Departs 10:00 a.m. • Monday-Friday Distance: 3 miles Elevation change: 350 feet 3½-Hour Hike Same as 2-hour hike but also includes Pīpīwai Trail thru bamboo forest to 400-ft Waimoku Falls Departs 12:30 p.m. • Monday-Friday Distance: 4.5 miles Elevation change: 600 feet Online Reservations Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 24 hours or more prior to the time of the hike, you will receive a full refund less a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 24 hours for any reason, you will receive no refund. If Kīpahulu ‘Ohana cancels (e.g. for inclement weather), you will receive a full 100% refund. Meet here at the Hale Kū‘ai Meet at the traditional thatched house just below the Kīpahulu Visitor Center on the trail to ‘Ōhe‘o Stream.

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LOCATION The Kīpahulu area of Haleakalā National Park. Follow Hwy 36 from Hāna towards Kaupō. Allow a 3-4 hour one-way drive from Wailea or Kā‘anapali areas. Cost/Fees The 2-hour hike is $49 per person. The 3½-hour hike is $79 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kīpahulu ‘Ohana - Cultural Interpretive Hike and Taro Patch Tour Address: P.O. Box 454 Hāna, HI 96713 Phone: (808) 248-8974 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kipahulu.org/

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Lahaina Kā‘anapali Railroad - Sugar Cane Train Description With a blast of its steam whistle, the locomotive chugs along a six-mile stretch of track at a leisurely pace. During your train ride, the Sugar Cane train crosses a 325-foot curved wooden trestle whose elevation yields panoramic views of neighboring islands and the West Maui Mountains. During your journey, our narrator will entertain you Hawaiian-style and point out sites of interest along the way. From December to April, it is a common sight to spot humpback whales frolicking in our warm Pacific waters. Railroads traveled through the history of Hawai‘i for more than 100 years, hauling sugar cane to the mills, and transporting workers between their homes and the canefields. Steam locomotives became a picturesque part of the Hawaiian landscape, sounding their haunting whistles as they rounded a mountain curve, or plowed along narrow-guage track between fields of sugar cane and plantation villages. Today, Hawai‘i's railroads have disappeared almost entirely. The Sugar Cane Train transports visitors from the Maui of yesteryear to the beauty and charm of Maui today. Sunset BBQ Dinner & Show (Thursday Evening Only) Come and join the fun with Maui's newest night-time adventure, the Sunset BBQ Dinner & Show. Departing every Thursday evening from Puukolii Station in Kā‘anapali, our guests enjoy a sunset train ride. After the ride, you'll disembark at the Kā‘anapali Station where you will enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat Hawaiian Style BBQ, catered by the Sheraton Maui. Our entertainers join in the fun with live Hawaiian music and dancing. Cost/Fees Adults $20.95 (Round Trip); $79.00 (Dinner Train) Children (3-12 years) $14.95 (Round Trip) $49.00 (Dinner Train) Children under 3 years: Free Buy your tickets online and save! Prices effective 1/1/2007 through 12/31/2007. Rates and Schedule subject to change without notice. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lahaina Kā‘anapali Railroad Address: 975 Limahana Place, Suite #203 Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-6851 or Toll Free: 1-800-499-2307 Fax: (808) 661-8389 Website: http://www.mauisteamtrain.com/

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Lāna‘i Wild Dolphin Snorkel Cruise Description The orginal and best Lāna‘i wild dolphin tour, based on pioneering research of wild dolphins. Cruise beautiful, scenic shorelines where wild spinner, bottlenose and spotted dolphins are found. Includes snorkeling at one of Lāna‘i's famed reefs. Cost/Fees Adults: $79.95; Children age 7-12: $34.95; Children age 6 & under: Free! CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pacific Whale Foundation Address: 300 Mā‘alaea Road, Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793 Phone: (800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811 Fax: (808) 243-9021 Website: www.pacificwhale.org/ecotours/tours.php?catid=115

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Makawao Mushrooms Farm Tour Date(s) Saturday afternoons Description Welcome to Maui's only fresh mushroom farm. The mushroom farm is nestled in UpCountry Makawao with views from Kahului Harbour to Mā‘alaea. The barns of the old Haleakalā Dairy are now home to the only commercial mushroom farm on Maui. The Chenelle family has been raising varieties of the Oyster specialty mushroom since 2002. No, these are not the hallucinogenic kind – these are considered both a gourmet as well as a medicinal mushroom. And no, we don’t feed them bull… and keep them in the dark! Indeed, our farm will be a surprise to most. We use a unique technique to grow clusters of mushrooms that look more like flowers. Our mushrooms are supplied to many restaurants on Maui whose chefs appreciate and demand the freshest ingredients to serve in their dining rooms. Our mushrooms are also carried by various markets who support Maui farmers by providing the local population with a choice of fresh local grown produce. In fact, they have even been transported to O‘ahu and Kaua‘i by local mushroom lovers to bring as gifts from Maui, omiyage style, to friends and relatives! FARM TOUR Once you have made it down the old dairy road, the tour begins with a little education about growing mushrooms, a walk past the production equipment used in the process and a view of the growing rooms with live mushrooms. Talk with the owners (Rocky, Paulette & Corey) about mushrooms, eating them and their preparation. Depending upon the market, they may even have some for you to purchase. The tour ends with an opportunity to purchase products and farm logowear in the farm store. The farm is currently open for visitors on Saturday afternoon, when we are not in production. The tour price is $5 per person. Large group and educational group discounts are available. Call in advance to reserve your tour time. Cost/Fees $5 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Makawao Mushrooms Address: 530 Kealaloa Avenue Makawao, HI 96768 Phone: (808) 298-8480 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: http://makawaomushrooms.com/index.html

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Maui Cave Adventures Description Great fun for the entire family! Visit the subterranean world of Maui through the Hāna lava tube (Ka‘eleku Caverns). A 40-minute self-guided tour, located in Hāna on Ulaino Road. Cost/Fees $11.95 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Cave Adventures Address: P.O. Box 40 Hāna, HI 96713 Phone: (808) 248-7308 Website: www.mauicave.com

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Maui Channel Swim Date(s) August 30, 2008 Description This relay race is timed and there are six swimmers per team. At the start of the race, each swimmer swims half-hour legs until all team members have raced. Then each swimmer swims a 10-minute leg until they cross the finish line. Every team has a dedicated escort boat. The boat captain acts as the navigator for each team. Swimmers compete in seven categories based on the ages and sexes of the team members. The grand prize goes to the first team to finish. It is a large, perpetual carved koa wood Duke Bowl. There are other perpetual trophies that go to the winners in many of the divisions. Swimmers on the top three teams in each division receive impressive Hawaiian swim towels with their division and place embroidered. Each swimmer also receives a custom-designed tee shirt. The Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel is the Maui Channel Swim headquarters. The hotel serves as the race finish point and hosts the award banquet. This event is so popular that it has never been formally advertised. The Maui Channel Swim is well run and so much fun that many of the teams come back year after year and enlist friends and fellow swimmers. There is always a great rivalry between the Australian and American teams. What makes this race so interesting is that the navigation and currents can be a deciding factor. The fastest, strongest team does not always finish first! CONTACT INFORMATION Address: P.O. Box 690169 Makaweli, HI 96709 Contact: Ian Emberson, Race Director Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mauichannelswim.com/index.asp

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Maui County Fair Date(s) October 2-5, 2008 Description "Where A Community Comes Together." The Maui County Fair is all about reconnecting with friends and family in an environment where everyone from the keiki to senior can find something to appreciate. It's a learning experience, a carnival, a chance to enjoy artwork, photos, crafts, flowers, and other exhibits created by your Maui neighbors, fabulous entertainment, and great local grinds - all rolled into one. Come create your own happy memories and enjoy the 86th Maui County Fair! Fair Hours: Thursday, October 2 – 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday, October 3 – 5:00 p.m. to midnight Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 a.m. to midnight Sunday, October 5 – 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cost/Fees General Admission: Adults $5.00, Keiki (5-11) $2.00, Children 4 and under are FREE Pre-Sale/Discount Sunday: Adults $4.00, Keiki (5-11) $1.00 CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui County Fair Address: Maui County Fair Administration Trailer P.O. Box 95 Kahului, HI 96733 Phone: (808) 242-2721 Fax: (808) 242-6934 Website: http://www.mauicountyfair.com/

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Maui Gold Pineapple Tour Description Led by island locals whose colorful commentary waves the history of the area with current facts as you learn first-hand about the unique growing and harvesting cycle of the "King of Fruits". Sample and harvest a pineapple to take home or back to your hotel room. 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meeting point - Kapalua Shops Tour Kapalua and Honolua Bay Enjoy lunch at Kapalua Resort's Plantation House Tour Honolua Pineapple Farm Pineapple tasting Pick your own pineapple to take home Cost/Fees $65 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Gold Pineapple Tour Phone: (808) 665-5491 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauipineapple.com

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Maui Horseback Tours Description Experience old Hawai‘i with Maui Stables, a Native Hawaiian owned and operated business. For a rare glimpse into old Maui, take this cultural and historical tour of Kīpahulu, guided by descendants of the early Polynesian settler. Two rides daily. Cost/Fees $155 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Stables Address: P.O. Box 536 Kula, HI 96790 Phone: (808) 248-7799 Fax: (808) 878-3914 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauistables.com

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Maui Marathon and Half Marathon Date(s) September 14, 2008 Description The Maui Marathon is the longest consecutively held running event in the state of Hawai‘i. Not only that, it has been chosen as one of the top 10 Most Scenic Marathons in the nation by Runner's World magazine (February '96), and the #10 destination marathon in North America, by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons. Though small in comparison to the world-famous Honolulu Marathon, the Maui Marathon has developed a reputation over the years as a quality running event. This is due in great part to the many volunteers and community support generated, year after year, for this charity fund-raising running event. Many Hawai‘i runners know that the Maui Marathon is one of the three oldest marathons west of the Mississippi River. What most people don't know is that the Maui Marathon originated on O‘ahu in the early 1940s. At that time the event was known as the Hawaiian A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) Marathon. During the past ten years the Maui Marathon has been fortunate in receiving financial support from Japanese sponsors. Runner's Inc., the premiere running publication of Japan, and Mr. Ryutaro Kamioka, a leading TV personality, signed on as the main sponsors since 1995. As part of their sponsorship package, they require that a percentage of their sponsorship be donated to a local charity, and that the marathon organizers work to further enhance their charity efforts. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Maui Marathon & Maui Half Marathon Address: P.O. Box 330099 Kahului, HI 96733 Phone: (866) 577-8379 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mauimarathon.com/

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Maui Onion Festival Date(s) August 2-3, 2008 Description There are onions. And then there are Maui Kula Onions. Believed by many to be the sweetest onions in the whole wide world, these glorious bulbs are the star of our annual weekend festival. The Maui Onion Festival has been a signature event at Whalers Village since 1990. It’s dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of the world-famous Maui Kula Onion and is attended by thousands of visitors and residents every year. • Local celebrity chef cooking demonstrations • Recipe contests • Local products and produce • Local entertainment Cost/Fees Admission is free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Whalers Village Address: 2435 Kā‘anapali Parkway Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 661-4567 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.whalersvillage.com/onionfestival.htm

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Maui Whales and Tales Whalewatch Description Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures, founded more than 20 years ago to help protect humpback whales, has launched a new cruise focused on the colorful, epic history of Lahaina and West Maui. The tour brings a new dimension to the historic Lahaina walking tours that have long been available. On this special combo cruise, you'll take a step back in time to enjoy fascinating stories and tales about the history of whales in Hawai‘i -- while you experience the phenomenal whalewatching that has made Maui famous! The tour time is 2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. During that time, passengers will "step back into time" through the power of songs, stories, chants and expert narration to experience Lahaina's riveting history, from the days of ancient Hawai‘i to modern times. Passengers will hear whaling tales and stories about the influence of the trade, they’ll be introduced to the ancient island of Moku‘ula where Hawaiian royalty headquartered, they’ll learn about the arrival of European explorers, Maui's first missionaries, and Lahaina’s role in World War II. Cost/Fees Adults: $19.95; Children ages 7-12: $15.00; Children ages 6 and under free each with a paying adult. Prices do not include tax and fees. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pacific Whale Foundation Phone: 1-800-942-5311; or (808) 249-8811 Website: www.pacificwhale.org; http://pacificwhale.org/news/news_detail.php?id=247

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National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kahanu Garden Tour Description Step back in time and experience the culture and history of Hawai‘i's people. See the world's largest collection of breadfruit trees and the remarkable ethnobotanical plants that were brought here in ancient voyaging canoes. Behold one of Hawai‘i's last remaining native Pandanus forests. Marvel at one of the greatest engineering and construction feats in all of Polynesia - the magnificent Piilanihale - a lava-rock structure believed to be the largest ancient place of worship (heiau) in Polynesia, which is now a National Historic Landmark. Share in the spirit of this very special place. Tour Information: Self-guided tour. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours. Distance: 1/2-mile walk over flat terrain. Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellent, hat for shade, bottled water. Cost/Fees Adults $10; Children 12 years and under free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: National Tropical Botanial Garden, Kahanu Garden Address: P.O. Box 95 Hāna, HI 96713 Phone: (808) 248-8912 Website: http://www.ntbg.org/gardens/kahanu.php

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Proflyght Paragliding Description Fly like a bird, peaceful and free, over Maui with a certified instructor. No experience needed. Tandem paragliding allows you to soar with a certified instructor and experience first hand the joy of paragliding. After a brief introduction to the basics of paragliding you'll be flying quiet and free over Maui. Requirements: between the ages of 7 and 70, physically able to run, and weigh less than 230 lbs. Located on Waipoli Road. Cost/Fees $75 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Proflyght Paragliding School of Maui Phone: (808) 874-5433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paraglidehawaii.com

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Sea Escape Boat Rental Description Captain your own boat an do any of these fun Maui activities: Maui Snorkeling, Maui Scuba Diving, Maui Sport Fishing, Maui Whale Watching, Maui Skiing & Maui Wake Boarding. No requirement to have a license. We do require that you have boating experience. Cost/Fees Cost varies per boat. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Sea Escape Boat Rental Address: 165 Halekuai Street Kīhei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 879-3721 Email: [email protected] Website: www.maui-boat-rental.com

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Skyline Eco-Adventures Description HALEAKALĀ SKYLINE TOUR Imagine yourself soaring over gulches and through the trees along the slopes of one of the world's largest volcanoes. The Haleakalā Skyline Tour blends a short hiking experience with five picturesque zipline crossings, an “Indiana Jones” style swinging bridge, and an introduction to Hawai‘i’s unique and fragile landscape. Our award winning adventure promises to be one of the most unforgettable parts of your Maui vacation, so step to the edge . . . and cross the line! A perfect adventure for anyone over ten years of age, the Haleakalā Skyline Tour has something for the whole family. Our specially trained staff will outfit you with a customized seat harness and equipment before leading you into the woods, and on to the adventure The tour starts with a walk through the woods in beautiful upcountry Maui, then gets your heart-pumping as you sail across each of our ziplines, and get a bird's eye view of the seasonal waterfalls and vegetation below. Take part in this one-of-a-kind adventure, and bring home memories of an experience that you'll talk about for years to come. KĀ‘ANAPALI SKYLINE ADVENTURE This land steeped in legend, with panoramic views, plunging cliffs, and lush valleys, plays host to a zipline adventure unlike any other in the world. The adventure begins with an exciting 6-wheel drive Pinzgauer ride deep into the rugged and beautiful lands above Kā‘anapali. Once there, eight amazing ziplines allow you to soar high above streams and waterfalls as you experience this piece of wild Hawai‘i. A delicious meal, served at the edge of a 1,000-foot overlook provides vistas of disarming beauty. From mountain to sea this inaccessible world, just minutes from Kā‘anapali, is now within reach. Come with us on this half-day adventure, and learn about Maui's rich history and biological diversity. Overlooking the Kingdom of Hawai‘i’s former Capitol, you will experience a perspective that takes you back in time . . . where you can envision the story of Hawai‘i unfolding before your eyes. See the islands as you never have before . . . and take part in what is being called “Hawai‘i’s best all-around adventure”. Note: One must be about to hike (30) minutes and be a minimum of ten years of age. Cost/Fees Haleakalā Skyline Tour - regular price: $79 plus tax. Kā‘anapali Skyline Adventure - regular price: $149.95 plus tax. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Skyline Eco-Adventures Address: P.O. Box 880518 Pukalani, HI 96788-0518 Phone: (808) 878-8400 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.skylinehawaii.com/adventure_courses.htm

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Surfing Goat Dairy Description Visit the award winning Surfing Goat Dairy, a fun and unique Maui AgTourism experience for the whole family. Maui's only “State of the Art”, working goat dairy is a top AgTourism destination. “Casual Tours” of the operation are offered daily. Cost is $15 up to 3 people, $5 each additional person. “Evening Chores & Milking Tours” are Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday at 3:15 p.m. ($10 per person). “Grand Tours” ($25 per person) are offered on the First Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Dairy Store hours are: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Various - see description CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Surfing Goat Dairy Address: 3651 Omaopio Road Kula, HI 96790 Phone: (808) 878-2870 Email: [email protected] Website: www.surfinggoatdairy.com/about.html

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Tedeschi Vineyards Description Located in one of the most historic buildings on the island of Maui. The King's Cottage dates to 1874, when it was built specifically for the visit of Hawai‘i's monarch David Kalākaua and Queen Kapi'olani. Today the ranch is a destination for visitors exploring rural Upcountry Maui. They picnic here and learn island history by touring the grounds. The Kalākaua Cottage Tasting Room is open nine to five daily (except for major holidays). Three tours of the grounds and winery operation per day at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. No charge. Cost/Fees No charge for tours. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Tedeschi Vineyards, Ltd. Address: HC 1 Box 953 Kula, HI 96790 Phone: (877) 878-6058 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mauiwine.com

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Tour of the Stars Description Experience the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa's very own rooftop astronomy program! More than 1,000 years ago, voyaging Polynesians were guided to the Hawaiian Islands with the help of the stars. Now you can view those stars and much more using Hawai‘i’s only recreational telescope, "Great White". This 16-inch reflector telescope sits more than nine stories up, on a remote site of the hotel rooftop. Our Director of Astronomy uses a computer to select an agenda, locate and identify 1,000 objects in the sky including stars, planet, galaxies and nebulae. Participants first learn to interpret the sky with the unaided eye, then with giant astronomy binoculars, and ultimately with 'Great White". Tour of the Stars Share this unique cosmic experience with your family and create a memory to last a lifetime Seating is limited to ten "gazers" to allow optimum viewing. Advance reservations suggested. Show times: 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the hotel rooftop. Romance Tour of the Stars For a romantic end to a perfect day in paradise, share champagne and chocolate covered strawberries during the "couples only" Tour of the Stars. Show times: 11:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays Cost/Fees Tour of the Stars – Price: $30 per adult, $20 per child Romance Tour of the Stars – Price: $35 per adult CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hyatt Regency Maui Address: 200 Nohea Kai Drive Lahaina, HI 96761-1985 Phone: (808) 667-4727 Website: http://maui.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/onsite/index.jsp

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Volcano Maui Air Tours Description 2-hour tour departs from West Maui and Kahului Airports - Learn about Hawaiian geology and history while sight-seeing Maui and the Big Island....including the volcanoes. Cost/Fees $335 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Volcano Air Tours Address: P.O. Box 1653 Kahului, HI 96733-1653 Phone: (808) 877-5500 Email: [email protected] Website: www.volcanoairtours.com

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Zipline at Kapalua Resort Description Kapalua Resort's zipline course is one of North America's largest! Nearly two miles of zipping action takes you soaring within the West Maui mountains. State-of-the-art features include: • Extra comfortable nylon rip-stop swing harnesses • Eight spans, including two over 2,000 feet long • Innovative "zipperlifter" • Parallel zipline system Zippers learn the ropes on a trainer line, just a few feet off the ground. Once you've gotten the hang of it (so to speak), you can progress onto the seven-span zipline course. Cross the suspension bridge and board the "zipperlifter," an innovative transport mechanism that lifts you up 3,000 linear feet to the starting points of the highest lines. Line #3 is the longest and fastest: 2,100 feet long with a 243-foot drop in elevation. Actual speed depends on a rider's specific weight and weather conditions, but a typical zipper will reach speeds of 40 mph! Our zipline course offers the only parallel-line system in Hawai‘i. Each of our ziplines runs alongside another, enabling two riders to zip side-by-side -- great for friends and family! It also cuts time spent waiting for other riders in half. Cost/Fees Starting at $60 per person plus tax. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kapalua Adventures Address: 2000 Village Drive Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 665-4FUN (4386), or toll-free at 877-665-4386 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kapalua.com/adventures/

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Moloka‘i Food & Business Expo Date(s) November 1, 2008 Description Top Chefs from Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i will dish up unique recipes using Moloka‘i products. So come taste, come hear and come see what Moloka‘i Business is all about! Lanikeha Community Center, Farrington Avenue - Ho‘olehua. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Moloka‘i Chamber of Commerce Address: Moloka‘i Center Suite 108 P.O. Box 515 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Phone: (808) 553-4482 or (808) 553-3773 Fax: (808) 553-3883 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.molokaichamber.org/events.php

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Moloka‘i Mule Rides Description Explore Kalaupapa Peninsula on Moloka‘i by riding a mule down a trail which descends approx. 3 miles, 1,700 feet of the most spectacular as well as the highest sea cliffs in the world and with 26 switchbacks later to the settlement os Kalaupapa, Hawai‘i's former leper colony. Operations: Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. Book at least two weeks in advance or more is suggested. Location: Hwy. #470 (Kala‘e Highway) at milepost #5 on the left side of the road. Cost/Fees $165 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Moloka‘i Mule Ride Inc. Address: P.O. Box 200 Kualapuu, HI 96757 Phone: (808) 567-6088 Fax: (808) 567-6244 Email: [email protected] Website: www.muleride.com

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6th Annual Hapa Haole Hula & Music Festival Date(s) September 6, 2008 (Preliminary Competition); October 3, 2008 (Final Competition) Description The 6th Annual Hapa Haole Hula & Music Competition & Festival brings together musicians, dancers, and scholars to showcase the music and dance of this interesting Hawaiian genre. A preliminary competition will be held September 6, 2008 at Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand, and will also include arts, crafts, and food vendors. The finals will be held at the Hale Koa Hotel Lū‘au Grounds and will also feature some of Hawai‘i's finest featured artists. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pa‘i Foundation Address: P.O. Box 235012 Honolulu, HI 96823 Phone: (808) 754-2301 Website: http://www.hapahaolefest.org/

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A Taste of O‘ahu - Culinary Tour Date(s) Monday through Friday Description Enjoy the flavors of Hawai‘i. Our Hawai‘i Regional Chef will • Teach you to create authentic Asian Pacific cuisine • Escort you on a walking tour of Chinatown markets Come with us and • Enjoy a Dim Sum brunch in Chinatown • Touch and smell the freshness of Hawai‘i-grown produce in a tour of an island farm • Take a hands-on cooking class in one of our professionally designed instructional kitchens • Lunch on your own creation Pick up starts at 7:30 a.m. Return to Waikīkī by 3:30 p.m. Cost/Fees $119 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College Phone: (808) 734-9483

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Bon Dances - O‘ahu Date(s) See various locations for dates/times Description The bon dance, which is the tradition of honoring the dead through ritual, music and dance, is so popular in Hawai‘i that the dances are held all summer long. Temples take turns on successive weekends, and the bon dance has been embraced by island residents regardless of religion or ethnicity. Pālolo Higashi Hongwanji 1641 Pālolo Avenue (808) 732-1491 Date: August 1-2, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji 94-413 Waipahu Street (808) 671-3103 Date: August 1-2, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Pearl City Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 858 Second Steet (808) 455-1680 Date: August 8-9, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Shingon Mission of Hawai‘i 915 Sheridan Street (808) 941-5663 Date: August 8-9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Soto Mission of ‘Aiea – Taiheji 99-045 Kauhale St (808) 488-6794 Date: August 8-9, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Jodo Mission of Hawai‘i 1429 Makiki Street (808) 949-3995 Date: August 15-16, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Mililani Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 95-257 Kaloapau Street (808) 625-0925 Date: August 15-16, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Soto Mission of Hawai‘i 1708 Nu‘uanu Avenue (808) 537-9409 Date: August 15-16, 2008, 7:00 p.m. ‘Aiea Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 99-186 Puakala Street (808) 488-5685 Date: August 23, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

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Chopsticks and Wine 2008 Date(s) October 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Description For the past five years, “foodies” have raved about the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s Chopsticks & Wine, which brings together Hawai‘i’s premier restaurants and beverage surveyors for an evening of extraordinary dining. The event, which will be held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, will feature gourmet chefs from some of Hawai‘i’s top food purveyors. In addition, wines and spirits will be served. The silent auction and door prizes enhance the festivities which guests are certain to enjoy. Proceeds benefit the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Cost/Fees TBD CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Address: 2454 South Beretania Street, Suite 201 Honolulu, HI 96826 Phone: (808) 949-5531 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honolulujapanesechamber.org

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Dole Plantation Description Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawai‘i’s "Pineapple Experience" in 1989 after an extensive remodeling of its previous facilities. Dole Plantation completed a $125,000 renovation in 1997 to simulate the building facades in old Hale‘iwa Town. Dole Plantation welcomes over one million visitors a year. Guests enjoy a variety of attractions and activities, including the Pineapple Express, the Plantation Garden Tour, the Pineapple Garden Maze and the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 World's Largest Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations about pineapple and the history of Dole and the plantation center, offering hundreds of unique pineapple-related and Dole brand items, including the world famous DoleWhip®. Every week, Dole Plantation sells more than 3,500 fresh Hawai‘i-grown pineapples for consumption at the store or packaged for customers to take home. Pineapple Garden Maze The Pineapple Garden Maze at Dole Plantation, officially recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 as the World’s Largest Maze, offers fun and adventure at every turn. Covering an area of three acres with at path length of 3.11 miles, it is made of 11,400 colorful Hawai‘i plants, including varieties of hibiscus, the official state flower. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Pineapple Express The Pineapple Express train tour is a two-mile, 20 minute train ride that is fun and exciting for everyone. It is a fully narrated train tour, educational and very informative. Along the route, you'll learn about the history of the pineapple, the agriculture in Hawai‘i and hear the story of James Dole, who pioneered the pineapple industry in Hawai‘i. You'll travel through a working plantation, and you'll see a variety of other crops, often including plants in early stages of growth and fields under preparation for planting. World famous Nā Leo Pilimehana provide the narration and music. You'll also see some of the most beautiful scenery on the North Shore. Tickets can be purchased directly at our ticket booth at Dole Plantation. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Plantation Garden Tour This educational self-guided tour is designed to appeal to a range of senses. As you wander through the different gardens, you’ll get an up-close view of a wide variety of crops being grown on the North Shore of O‘ahu. You’ll also learn about the plantation villages and the contract laborers who came from all over the world to work in Hawai‘i’s sugarcane and pineapple fields. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Cost/Fees Pineapple Express: Adults $7.75; Children (4-12) $5.75; Kama'aina/Military $7.00 Pineapple Garden Maze: Adults $6; Children (4-12) $4; Kama'aina/Military $5 Plantation Garden Tour: Adults $4.00; Children (4-12) $3.25; Kama'aina/Military $3.50 Pineapple Express & Plantation Garden Tour: Adults $10; Children (4-12) $8 CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Dole Plantation Address: 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway Wahiawā, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-8408 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dole-plantation.com/index.aspx

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Duke's OceanFest Date(s) August 17-24, 2008 Description This year's Duke's OceanFest will feature a variety of fun and exciting water sports competitions and events in paying tribute to Duke Kahanamoku, culminating with the always popular Waikīkī Lei Parade and decorating of Duke's Statue on the 118th anniversary of his birthday, Sunday, August 24. The primary objectives of the weeklong festival are to honor the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku, provide a Waikīkī water sports celebration for residents and visitors to enjoy, and raise funds for ODKF's college scholarship and athletic grants program. Last year, Duke's OceanFest generated more than $30,000 for ODKF. Events scheduled for Duke's OceanFest include the following: • Lanikai Canoe Club's 41st Annual Duke Kahanamoku Classic (August 17) • Splash and Dash at Hilton Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon (August 17) • C4 Waterman Honolua Surf Stand-Up Beach Boy (August 19 & 23) • Tandem Surfing (August 20 to 23) • Roxy Jam Honolulu Pro Women's Surf (August 20 to 23) • Waikīkī Beach Boys Legends Celebration at Duke's Waikīkī (August 22) • Hawaiian Airlines Duke's Legends Surf Classic (August 22 & 23) • Corona Extra Duke Classic Beach Volleyball Tournament (August 23) • Hawai‘i Paddleboard Championship (August 23) • Duke’s Waikīkī Ocean Mile Swim (August 23) • The Great Hawaiian 105 KINE Lū‘au (August 23) • Waterman Challenge (August 23) • Surf Polo Tournament (August 24) • Waikīkī Lei Parade and Draping of Duke’s Statue (August 24) CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Phone: (808) 545-4880 Contact: Jim Fulton, Ocean Fest Liason Website: http://www.dukefoundation.org/

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Dunebuggy Adventures Description Cruise around O‘ahu in a sporty dunebuggy from Dunebuggy Adventures. Dunebuggy Adventures offers dunebuggies for rent or customized dunebuggy tours that can lead you to magnificent viewpoints, tropical rainforests, secret beaches, and more. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Dunebuggy Adventures Address: 909 Ala Nanala Street, #2001 Honolulu, HI 96818 Phone: (808) 371-6578 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dbahawaii.com

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F.A.C.E. (Fashion, Arts, Cuisine, Entertainment) of Nu‘uanu Avenue Date(s) October 11, 2008 Description This daytime street festival will highlight the fashion, arts and cuisine of the Arts District. A runway will stretch down Nu‘uanu Avenue from Hotel Street to Marks Garage, where three fashion shows will be staged. The event also showcases both emerging and established local artists with 20-20 tents to display artwork. There will be food booths featuring the international cuisine of area restaurants and a keiki section will provide activities for kids. Outdoor entertainment will include singing, keiki hula and dance performances. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Culture & Arts District Association Phone: (808) 538-2220

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First Friday: Honolulu's Downtown Gallery Walk Date(s) First Friday of Each Month Description Individuals, businesses and nonprofits located in the Chinatown/downtown neighborhood who present art in their establishments, developed the Downtown Gallery Walk Map and First Friday event. This community-based effort includes traditional galleries and museums, however, some participants bring elements of interest and surprise to the mix including cafes, building lobbies, antiques stores and a tattoo parlor. The range of artists and art presented at the venues is also diverse and insightful and includes contemporary western art, multi-ethnic and Hawaiian art, children’s art, retrospective exhibitions, canoes, tattoos and bonsai. Date: 1st Friday of each month Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m Place: Chinatown, Honolulu Self-guided tour of 25 downtown art spots. Cost/Fees Free CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The ARTS at Marks Garage Address: 1159 Nu‘uanu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 521-2903 Email: [email protected] Website: http://firstfridayhawaii.com/

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Foster Botanical Garden Date(s) Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year's Day (January 1). Description A garden in the midst of busy downtown Honolulu? Yes! And here at Foster Botanical Garden visitors find a refreshing change from the chaos of the city. As the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Foster Garden displays a mature and impressive collection of tropical plants. Some of the magnificent trees in this 14-acre garden were planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. They marked the beginning of a heritage that became The Honolulu Botanical Gardens. The five gardens of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in different ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. They offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections. The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, grow, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purpose of: conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation. Cost/Fees Admission fee. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Botanical Gardens' Business Office and Foster Botanical Garden Address: 50 North Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 552-7066 (Foster Botanical Garden) or (808) 522-7060 (Business Office) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/fbg.htm

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Gourmet Cooking Hawai‘i Description Gourmet Cooking Hawai‘i specializes in creating unique culinary events including: - Private in-home, celebrity chef culinary experiences - Dinner parties presented by a celebrity chef - Private tours to the Fish Auction and local farms - Day culinary events with celebrity chefs in their restaurants - Night culinary events in showroom kitchens, penthouse properties, & ocean-front estates Chefs include: - Chef Chai Chaowasaree - Chef George Mavrothalassitis (Chef Mavro) - Chef Sam Choy - Chef Alan Wong - Chef Bev Gannon - Chef Grant Sato - Chef Elmer Guzman - Chef Daniel Thiebaut - Chef Michael Imada - Roy's - Chef Peter Merriman Public events are also offered to the public to share a kitchen with some of Hawai‘i's best chefs: IN THE KITCHEN WITH CHEF MAVRO Date: 11/8/08 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $215 per person COOKING WITH CHEF ELMER Date: August – December (once a month) Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost: $125 per person Cost/Fees Various - see description CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Gourmet Cooking Hawai‘i Address: P.O. Box 2174 Honolulu, HI 96803 Phone: (808) 735-7788 Fax: (888) 670-9095 Website: www.gourmetcookinghawaii.com

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Gourmet Dinner & Chef Demonstration of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine Date(s) Tuesday through Friday Description • Enjoy a 4 course gourmet dinner of farm fresh Hawaiian grown ingredients prepared right before your eyes. • Lecture and demonstration of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine by a chef instructor of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College. This cuisine combines the traditional European and American cooking techniques with Pacific and Asian ingredients, spices, equipments and methods. • Find out what makes Hawai‘i’s agricultural products so flavorful and vibrant. • Take the opportunity to shop for professional cooking equipment and gourmet products. • Round trip transportation from Waikīkī provided. Pickup from Waikīkī starts from 5:00 p.m., return by 9:00 p.m. Cost/Fees $79 per person CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College Phone: (808) 734-9483

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Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Date(s) Open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Description The Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden is the only University botanical garden located in a tropical rainforest in the United States. It is also the only easily accessible tropical rainforest on the island of O‘ahu. It currently consists of almost 200 acres at the top of the Mānoa watershed with a set of small cottages and greenhouses used for research and community education about plants and the natural environments of Hawai‘i. As a branch of the University of Hawai‘i, it serves as a center for educational activities on plants, arts, culture, geography, and a range of other sciences. Currently, scholars from Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Geography, Hawaiian Studies, Horticulture, and Zoology use the Arboretum in parts of their research or teaching. Approximately 34,000 visitors each year participate in classes, research projects, other community activities, or simply wandered the grounds enjoying the beautiful plant displays. Several community organizations use the Arboretum as their base of operations, including Hui Hana, Garden Club of Honolulu, and the Arboretum Association. Through these organizations and others that periodically use the facilities, the University is able to regularly interact with a broad cross-section of the local community. The Harold L. Lyon Arboretum coordinates, facilitates, and executes research, instruction, and service activities that utilize its collections and resources. Its major emphases are tropical plants, native Hawaiian plants, conservation biology, and Hawaiian ethnobotany. There are two ways to explore the arboretum: on your own, or with a guided tour! On your own: The gardens are open for self-guided tours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Arboretum gate locks at 4:00 p.m. Guided Tours: Guided tours are available daily, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please call (808) 988-0461 ahead of time for scheduling and to reserve a space. Cost/Fees There is no admission fee. However, donations are gladly accepted. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Address: University of Hawai‘i - Mānoa 3860 Mānoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 988-0456 or (808) 988-0461 for tour reservations Fax: (808) 988-0462 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum

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Hawai‘i Dragon Boat Festival Date(s) August 8-9, 2008 Description The Hawai‘i Dragon Boat Festival at Ala Moana Beach Park will inlcude three weeks of scheduled local team practices, a gathering on Friday for all teams, sponsors and officials to network with official race days occurring on Saturday and Sunday. Music entertainment and announcement, along with water safety officials will also be provided. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: DB Productions, Inc. Phone: (808) 951-0350

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Hawai‘i Nature Center - Makiki, O‘ahu Description There's nothing like being in the outdoors to connect with nature. The Hawai‘i Nature Center is dedicated to: - Fostering awareness, appreciation and understanding of Hawai‘i and its natural environment - Teaching Hawai‘i's young people about their environment - Encouraging wise stewardship of precious Island ecosystems - Providing a unique and educational experience for visitors to the Islands Since our modest beginnings more than 800,000 children and adults have participated in environmental education programs at the Hawai‘i Nature Center. We are recognized as the only organization in the State of Hawai‘i solely dedicated to educating island children about their unique environment in the out-of-doors. In addition to our school programs the Nature Center provides nature education programs for families and adults on weekends. These include guided interpretive hikes, nature adventures, earth care projects, and more. Our weekend and community programs have reached more than 25,000 island families a year on O‘ahu and Maui. By gently encouraging our young stewards to develop a respect for microscopic life and towering trees, we are confident that when these children become leaders and decision-makers, they will impress upon their community the importance of protecting their home environment. On O‘ahu and Maui, the Hawai‘i Nature Center offers: - Hands-on field programs for preschool through 5th grade - Community programs for children and adults - Guided hikes for residents and visitors - Children's birthday parties in a natural setting CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Nature Center Address: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 955-0100; or toll free at 1(888) 955-0104 Website: http://www.hawaiinaturecenter.org/about/

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Hawai‘i Winter Baseball Date(s) October and November 2008 (please visit their website for schedule) Description Hawai‘i Winter Baseball is an organized professional baseball league sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB). It provides a setting for top young professional ball players to play against top-notch U.S. and international competition to accelerate U.S. player progress through their respective major league farm systems and to give top young Asian players opportunities for international competition. HWB East: Honolulu Sharks, Waikīkī Beach Boys Home Field: Les Murakami Stadium HWB West: North Shore Honu, West O‘ahu Cane Fires Home Field: Hans L'Orange Field Each team will play 40 games during the 2006 season which runs from October 1 through November 22. Our inaugural season was in 1993 with continuous seasons running through 1997. The league returns in 2006 for its sixth season. The level of professional baseball play is primarily at the A & AA level. Top prospects from MLB in the U.S., and the professional leagues in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China are chosen by their respective organizations to develop their skills. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Winter Baseball Address: 1000 Bishop Street, Suite 904 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 973-7117 Fax: (808) 973-7117 Contact: Hervy Kurisu, President Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiwinterbaseball.com

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Hawai‘i's Plantation Village Date(s) Monday through Saturday Description The Hawaii's Plantation Village in the historic Waipahu is an outdoor museum that showcases the lifestyles and experience of Hawai‘i's plantation workers. Furnished homes and other community structures display and interpret the history of Hawai‘i's multi-ethnic heritage. Asian art and architecture, along with awesome antiques and relics, are among the main features of the Village. The Hawaii Plantation Village first opened in September 1992, displaying original structures and replica homes of multiethnic groups who arrived to Hawai‘i between the late 1800s and the 1940s to work as plantation laborers. Established in 1976 as the collaborative vision of community members, who toiled on the plantations, with support from city and county officals. The mission of Hawaii's Plantation Village (HPV) is to ensure that the lifestyles, sacrifices, and contributions of Hawai‘i's sugar plantation workers are preserved, shared, and visible as the cornerstone of Hawai‘i's successful multi-cultural society. HPV celebrates the rich multi-ethnic heritage of Hawai‘i that stemmed from the immigration of plantation laborers from all parts of the world. These laborers came in search of a better life and together created a new, dynamic and diverse community that blended customs, traditions, ideas, and ways of life. HPV is the only museum on O‘ahu dedicated to the lives of the immigrant laborers and the sugar plantation era. This one-of-a kind collection of 32 authentic and exact replica structures is furnished with real artifacts donated by local families placed in their original settings. Our kama‘āina guides take visitors on a journey into the past, retelling the "plantation story", a story of triumph over great hardships, sacrifice to create a new community. Visit and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere that was part of Hawai‘i in the early 1900s. Guided tours are conducted at the start of each hour beginning Monday through Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost/Fees Adult (general): $13; Seniors (62+ w/ ID): $10; Military (w/ ID): $7; Youth (4-11 years of age): $5; Children 3 and under: Free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i's Plantation Village Address: Waipahu Cultural Garden 94-695 Waipahu Street Waipahu, HI 96797 Phone: (808) 677-0110 Fax: (808) 676-6727 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org

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Hawaiian Telcom Great Aloha Run Date(s) February 16, 2009 Description Hawai‘i's largest participatory event raising monies annually for numerous local charities, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, promoting physical fitness and bringing people from all over the world together. This 8.15-mile run/walk starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu (with entertainment along the route) and ends in Aloha Stadium (home of the NFL Pro Bowl). CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Great Aloha Run Address: P.O. Box 29750 Honolulu, HI 96820-2150 Phone: (808) 528-7388 Email: [email protected] Website: www.greataloharun.com

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Hitachi Tree at Moanalua Gardens Description Visit the world-reknowned “Hitachi Tree” at Moanalua Gardens, a towering monkeypod tree at the properties entrance. Hitachi Ltd. agreed to pay Moanalua Gardens Foundation $400,000 a year which will contribute to offset the garden’s annual operating expenses. The tree has used the 15-meter tree known ofr its umbrella-shaped canopy as a corporat symbol since 1973. Moanalua Gardens is also home to the Prince Lot Hula Festival, named after Prince Lot, who reigned as King Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872 in Hawai‘i. In keeping with Prince Lot's resolve to perpetuate his culture, MGF started, and continues to produce the annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, the oldest non-competitive hula event in the islands. This year’s Festival will be held on Saturday July 21, 2007. The Prince Lot Hula Festival is held annually in July on the grounds of lovely Moanalua Gardens. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; closed holidays. Fees for guided tours through Kamananui (Moanalua) Valley; reservations required for guided tours. Cost/Fees Free admission; donations accepted. Fees for guided tours through Kamananui (Moanalua) Valley. CONTACT INFORMATION Address: 1352 Pineapple Place Honolulu, HI 96819-1754 Phone: (808) 839-5334 Fax: (808) 839-3658 Email: [email protected]

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Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Date(s) Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year's Day (January 1). Description Strolling or driving through these lush 400 acres in windward O‘ahu, you will agree that Ho‘omaluhia is truly a "place of peace and tranquility." Opened in 1982, this rainforest garden in Kāne‘ohe features plantings from major tropical regions around the world. Special emphasis is placed on conserving plants native to Hawai‘i and Polynesia. At Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, you will find a geographically laid out botanic garden which includes endangered and rare plants, a network of trails to facilitate visitor enjoyment, and a 32-acre lake (no swimming). PROGRAMS: Ho‘omaluhia offers many ways to become involved in the environment through nature walks, hiking, camping, crafts, cloud-watching and other programs to enhance environmental awareness. The programs at Ho‘omaluhia emphasize ecology, the study of relationships between human cultures and the plant world. Day use and camping programs can include ethnic, craft, botanical, horticultural and environmental activities. GUIDED NATURE HIKES are offered at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Please call 233-7323 to register. CAMPING: Kahua (campgrounds) are opened for programs including camping. Tent camping is a low-cost, energy-efficient part of the environmental experience for families, individuals and groups. Permits are required and must be validated at the Visitor Center. Camping is available from 9:00 a.m. Friday through 4:00 p.m. Monday. FRESHWATER FISHING PROGRAM: Catch and release is practiced. Fishing is allowed every weekend--Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The gate to the Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden opens daily at 9:00 a.m. Besides various kinds of tilapia and cichlids, there are smallmouth bass, grass carp, and channel catfish. The five gardens of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in different ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. They offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections. The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, grow, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purpose of: conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden Address: 45-680 Luluku Road Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744 Phone: (808) 233-7323 or (808) 233-7324 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm

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Honolulu Academy of Art -- Art After Dark Date(s) Last Friday of Each Month Description ARTafterDARK is a dynamic group of young adults dedicated to exploring the arts. On the last Friday of each month, ARTafterDARK features a special program at the Honolulu Academy of Arts for the young and hip. It’s a chance to wander the galleries, meet new people, listen to music and enjoy food from the Pavilion Café. Cost/Fees Admission is free for Academy members and $7 for non-members (refunded if you join that evening). CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Academy of Art Address: 900 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 532-6091 Contact: Lori Admiral Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.artafterdark.org/

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Honolulu Century Ride Date(s) September 28, 2008 Description The 27th Annual Honolulu Century Ride is being held on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Established in 1981, the Honolulu Century Ride is Hawai‘i’s oldest and largest cycling event. This family fun ride begins and ends at Kapi‘olani Park and gives riders the choice of riding 20, 25, 40, 50, 75, or 100-mile courses, which wind through beautiful scenic portions of East Honolulu and the Windward Coast. Upon reaching the finish line, riders will be treated to live entertainment, food booths, and other activities. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: HBL - Hawai‘i Bicycling League Address: 3442 Wai‘alae Avenue, #1 Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 735-5756 Fax: (808) 735-7989 Contact: Mitchell Nakagawa, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.hbl.org

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Honolulu Family Festival Date(s) August 7-10 and 14-17, 2008 Description After two successful years of record-breaking attendance, the Honolulu Family Festival returns to Magic Island for not one, but two fun-filled weekends of food, entertainment, rides, and more. The 2008 Honolulu Family Festival is set for Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10 and Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17, 2008, featuring rides by E.K. Fernandez Shows and live entertainment such as the High Flying Trapeze Show, The Racing Pigs, Backyard Circus & Puppet Parade, and local artists in the community tent. Entrance to the festival is free and everyone is welcomed. Money raised will go towards the refurbishment of Ala Moana Beach Park. Cost/Fees Free entry. Scrip for food and rides available for purchase. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: City & County of Honolulu Phone: (808) 924-1907 Website: http://www.honolulufamilyfestival.com/

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Honolulu Festival Date(s) March 13-15, 2009 Description The Honolulu Festival is Hawai‘i's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawai‘i. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a non profit organization, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. The Honolulu Festival is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian vacation. The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Korea, Hawai‘i and the rest of the United States. The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī, Hawai‘i. Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Festival Foundation Address: P.O. Box 8494 Honolulu, HI 96830 Phone: (808) 926-2424 Fax: (808) 922-1412 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honolulufestival.com

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Honolulu Fish Auction Description See Honolulu's fish auction in action at Pier 38 at the United Fishing Agency. The fishermen bring their fresh catch in at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and buyers bid on a variety of fish. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Honolulu Fish Auction Address: Pier 38 1131 N. Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 536-2148 Contact: Frank Goto, Manager of Fish Auction

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Jamba Juice Xterra Mountainman Triathlon Date(s) August 9, 2008 Description It's the only Hawai‘i Resident Qualifier for the XTERRA World Championship--swim 800 meters, mountain Bike 20K, and trail run 6K to win your slot. This is outdoor fun at its best! The 10th Annual Jamba Juice Mountainman at Kualoa Ranch is beautiful and challenging. Come test your athletic abilities individually or as a relay team while enjoying the beauty of the valley. Cost/Fees Entry fee is $85 for individuals and $105 for relay teams(+ $10 USAT one-day license for non-members). CONTACT INFORMATION Company: BOCA Hawai‘i Address: 330 Cooke Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 591-9839 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bocahawaii.com

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James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge Date(s) Open the third Saturday in October through the third Saturday in February. Closed during the rest of the year. Description James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, the largest of the O‘ahu refuges, is a bird watcher's delight complete with a visitor kiosk, interpretive signs, and both guided and self-interpretive tours. The refuge was established in 1976 when the Kahuku Sugar Mill closed and waterbird habitat in the area became jeopardized. The closure of the mill resulted in the drying of settling ponds which were formerly heavily utilized by waterbirds. The refuge was established specifically for the endangered Hawaiian stilt (ae‘o), coot (‘alae ke‘oke‘o), moorhen (‘alae ‘ula), and duck (koloa maoli). It also provides essential habitat for wintering migratory birds coming from as far away as Alaska, New Zealand, and Asia. The James Campbell Estate is presently leasing the land to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with discussions underway for ultimate purchase. This refuge consists of approximately 164 acres in two units (Ki‘i Unit at 126 acres and Punamano Unit with 38 acres) comprising a mix of naturally occurring, spring-fed marsh and man-made ponds and impoundments. Refuge management goals include enhancement of the wetland area to provide maximum production and survival of endangered Hawaiian waterbird populations. Public use is welcome from the third Saturday in October through the third Saturday in February and closed during the rest of the year for the stilt breeding season. Guided public tours are offered on Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m., on the first two Saturdays of the month, and 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the remaining Saturdays. Contact the refuge office to reserve a space on the tour at (808) 637-6330, option 3. Come and join other birders from around the island, the state, our country, and the world that find their way to the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge Address: O‘ahu National Wildlife Refuge Complex 66-590 Kamehameha Highway, Room 2C Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 Phone: (808) 637-6330 Fax: (808) 637-3578 Contact: Sylvia Pelizza, Refuge Manager Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/wnwr/ojamesnwr.html

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KoAloha Ukulele Factory Tours Description KoAloha Ukulele is regarded as one of the premier ‘ukulele builders. Their reputation for sound and quality are the result of the continuous pursuit of perfection. Each ‘ukulele is meticulously and lovngly crafted by hand. Top Hawaiian performing artists such as Herb Ohta Jr., Daniel Ho, Raiatea Helm, Kawika Kahiapo, and Uncle George Kahumoku use KoAloha Ukulele. KoAloha Ukulele offers factory tours - walk through the production area and interact with the staff. After touring the shop, participate in an activity, especially for their tour guests. Please call us to make a reservation: (808) 847-4911. All RSVP must be 24 hours in advance. English speaking tours: Tuesday-Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. Cost/Fees Adults $25; Children 5-12 years $12.50; under 5 free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: KoAloha Ukulele Address: 744 Kohou Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 847-4911 Email: [email protected] Website: www.koaloha.com

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Koko Crater Botanical Garden Date(s) Open daily sunrise to sunset. Closed Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year's Day (January 1). Description In 1958, Koko Crater at the eastern end of O‘ahu was set aside for development into a botanical garden. Collections occupy sixty acres of the inner slopes and basin of this 200-acre crater site. Long-range plans for this developing garden focus on the continued cultivation of rate and indangered dryland plants. Xeriscape concepts are used to transform this dry landscape into a garden where plants suitable to these desert-like surroundings can flourish. The five gardens of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in different ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. They offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections. The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, grow, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purpose of: conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Koko Crater Botanical Garden Address: Inside Koko Crater Phone: (808) 522-7060 (Honolulu Botanical Gardens' Business Office) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/kcbg.htm

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Kuakini Medical Center -- Executive Health Program Description The Executive Health Program (EHP) at Kuakini Medical Center offers comprehensive physical examinations and additional screening procedures for corporate executives, managers, employees, and their family members as well as private individuals. It was started in 1980 at the request of Japanese corporations in order to provide the best in health care for their Hawai‘i-based workers. The Executive Health Program is built around the periodical comprehensive physical check-up. Periodic comprehensive physical examinations play a major role in health maintenance and promotion by enabling prevention, early detection, and increased health knowledge and awareness. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Kuakini Medical Center -- Executive Health Program Address: 347 North Kuakini Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 547-9712 Fax: (808) 547-9037 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kuakini.org/ProgramsServices/pro_ExecutiveHealthPro.asp

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Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden Date(s) Open daily sunrise to sunset. Closed Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year's Day (January 1). Description Just north of Foster Garden and lcoated between North Kuakini and School Streets, is Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden. Portions of this 7-1/2 acre garden were once the property and favorite picnic grounds of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai‘i. She later bequeathed her land to the City and County of Honolulu to be used for the public's enjoyment. This developing garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants. The five gardens of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in different ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. They offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections. The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, grow, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purpose of: conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Lili‘uokalani Botanical Garden Address: North Kuakini Street Phone: (808) 522-7060 (Honolulu Botanical Gardens' Business Office) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/#liliuokalani

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Made in Hawaii Festival Date(s) August 15-17, 2008 Description Produced by the Hawai‘i Food Industry Association, Inc. (HFIA), and sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank, the Festival attracts over 35,000 visitors, including buyers from around the world. The Festival’s product line include food, books, gifts, fashions, plants, art, crafts, produce and more, along with showcasing Na Hōkū Hanohano award winners on the Entertainment stage and Hawai‘i’s top culinary artists in the Arena! CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Food Industry Association Phone: (808) 533-1292 Website: http://www.madeinhawaiifestival.com/

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Mānoa Heritage Center Description The Mānoa Heritage Center's mission is to promote the thoughtful stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i. The historic site consists of Kūka‘ō‘ō Heiau, a Native Hawaiian garden and the historic home Kūali‘i. The heiau and historic home are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Currently, only Kūka‘ō‘ō Heiau and the Native Hawaiian garden are open to visitors. The center is committed to preserving and interpreting the heiau, the Native Hawaiian garden, the historic home and the natural and cultural history of Mānoa Valley for future generations. Tours for adults are available by reservation only. Group size for adult tours is 20, but because of our location in a residential neighborhood, our parking is limited to five cars per tour. Carpooling is advised. Tax deductible donations welcomed. Cost/Fees Tour Prices - Adult: $7; Senior/Military: $4; Children/Student: Free (Regardless of Age) CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Mānoa Heritage Center Address: 2859 Mānoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 988-1287 Email: [email protected] Website: www.manoaheritagecenter.org

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Mission Houses Museum

Date(s) Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Description Mission Houses Museum was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society, a private, non-profit organization and genealogical society. Its three restored houses and research library provide a unique glimpse into 19th century Hawai‘i, and its temporary exhibition gallery expands the Museum’s relevance and positive impact on the community. The visitor experience is further enhanced by an orientation Center, a shop and the Winterbourne Tea Room. Mission Houses Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits documents, artifacts and other records of Hawai‘i’s “missionary” period of 1820–1863 and beyond. The Museum interprets its historic site and collections and makes these collections available for research, educational purposes and enjoyment. Altogether, the Museum’s collection holds over 3,000 Hawaiian, Western, and Pacific artifacts and more than 12,000 books, manuscripts, original letters, diaries, journals, illustrations and Hawaiian church records. Because of its historical roots, the Museum is in a unique position to offer multiple perspectives on Hawaiian history and culture. While the “missionary voice” has a strong presence given the Museum’s name and collections, it is only one of a number of relevant voices that are valuable and meaningful to the Museum’s audience. By including the stories of the native peoples of Hawai‘i, the Museum is able to cultivate a more richly textured view of history. The Marquesas and Micronesia are also included in this focus since the Sandwich Islands Missions extended into these regions of the Pacific as well. Cost/Fees House Tour Admission: General $10; Military $8; Senior Citizens $8; Students (6 years-college) $6; Members free. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Mission Houses Museum Address: 553 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813-3002 Phone: (808) 531-0481 Fax: (808) 545-2280 Email: [email protected] Website: www.missionhouses.org

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Moloka‘i Hoe Date(s) October 7, 2008 Description The Moloka‘i Hoe is a 41-mile open ocean race that launches from Hale O Lono Harbor on Moloka‘i and ends at Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikīkī, O‘ahu. Watch as Hawai‘i teams compete against crews from Tahiti, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Australia, and California. More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe are going to be competing in the Moloka‘i Hoe on Sunday, October 12th beginning at 7:30 a.m. This year marks the 55th crossing of the Ka‘iwi Channel, which separates the islands of O‘ahu and Moloka‘i. The Ka‘iwi Channel has been touted, at times, as one of the most treacherous spans of ocean in the world. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: O‘ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Website: http://www.ohcra.com/molokaihoe/about.htm

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Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Date(s) September 28, 2008 Description The women's Moloka‘i to O‘ahu Canoe Race, which is organized and conducted by race director Hannie Anderson and the Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Association - Shelly Gilman, Haunani Campos-Olds, Carleen Ornellas, Sig Tannehill and Rosie Lum - was founded in February of 1979. At the '79 election meeting, Puna Dawson christened this event Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai (Women of the Sea) which took on a new meaning on October 15, 1979, the date of the first women's Moloka‘i to O‘ahu Canoe Race. The canoe race has flourished through the years - attracting crews from all over the world because of the tireless efforts of race supporters, volunteers, and of course, the paddlers. Through their endurance, devotion and sportsmanship they have helped to perpetuate Hawai‘i's cultural heritage. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Website: www.nawahineokekai.com

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Native Books / Nā Mea Hawai‘i - On-going Workshops Date(s) Various, on-going dates Description ON-GOING WORKSHOPS Mondays – Lei Hulu (Feather) Workshops with Kaha‘i Topolinski & Eric Wada Students will learn the traditional craft of Hawaiian featherwork through projects such as lei hulu (feather lei), kāhili (feather standard) and other hulu items. Classes are $50 per month or $25 per lesson and participants will continue working on their projects from week to week. There is also an extra fee for supplies. For information, call 292-8862. Wednesdays - Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i or Hawaiian Language Learn basic Hawaiian words and phrases from instructor Germaine Kaleolani Haili. This class also features place name pronunciations and stories, and various mo‘olelo. For more information contact Germaine at (808) 371-9263. Thursdays – Introduction to Hula Classes (Young Adult to Kūpuna) Learn basic movements of hula from instructor Germaine Kaleolani Haili. Haumāna (students) will learn the history, language and culture of this beautiful art form. Classes are held at the Ward Amphitheater. Classes are for young adults through kūpuna. For more information contact Germaine at (808) 371-9263. Saturdays – Beginning Adult ‘Ukulele Classes Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ‘ukulele? Here’s your chance. Have fun learning how to play the ‘ukulele with instructor Puanani Higgins every Saturday morning. Please bring your own ‘ukulele. Saturdays - Make & Take Workshops with Michiko West Make and take home your own fimo clay creations with Michiko West. There is a nominal fee for this class. Call Aulani Shiu at (808) 947-4032 for more information. First Sundays – Nā Mele Nei Concerts Enjoy the many musical talents of Hawai‘i, from traditional ‘ukulele to slack key guitar to contemporary. Concerts are held at the Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Each month, a special guest artist or group will perform, followed by the Nā Mele Nei Backyard Gang who promises a delightful island style afternoon with Hawaiian music, hula and stories. For further information on these and other Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i events please contact Amanda Sawa or Elena Shinagawa at (808) 596-8885. Cost/Fees Various - please call for more information.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Native Books / Nā Mea Hawai‘i Address: Ward Warehouse 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1000 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 596-8885 or (808) 597-8971 Contact: Amanda Sawa Email: [email protected] Website: www.nativebookshawaii.com

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Niketown 5K for Kids Race Date(s) September 21, 2008 Description The Annual NIKETOWN 5K RUN & NIKEGO KIDS RUN in Honolulu. The experience begins in front of NIKETOWN with an exhilarating 7:00 a.m. start. The flat 5K (3.1 miles) and 1-mile (children 12 and under) course will take you through world renowned Waikīkī. After your run, enjoy the post-race ceremony and refreshments under the palm trees of the prominent Fort DeRussy Beach park. All proceeds (100%) will benefit selected local schools. Cost/Fees Entry Fee. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: NIKETOWN Address: 2080 Kalākaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: (808) 943-6453 Fax: (808) 949-5241 Contact: Alan Y. Sunio, Race Director Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: http://www.nike5kforkids.com/

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O‘ahu Ghost Tours Description The Hawaiian Islands, and especially the island of O‘ahu, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomenon. Famed Hawaiian historian, Glen Grant spent much of his life in Hawai‘i studying these sites and wrote many books to support his findings. Growth and development of O‘ahu over the years transformed many sections of the island to what it is today, a metropolitan/suburban city. During this so-called progress, sacred grounds were desecrated, buildings were built atop ancient burial grounds, and roadways were constructed through rainforests that had been untouched since the beginning of time. Roadways were also built through caves of buried and beloved ancestors. Though steps were taken to culturally preserve sacred areas, disturbance did take place. On our tours, guests are taken to some of the most haunted places on O‘ahu, if not in all of the islands. Oahu Ghost Tours® will take you close-up and allow you to witness firsthand these very unique places...from the much feared Night Marchers, to the places where sacrifices were made to ancient gods and goddesses of Hawai'i, and to the more modern haunts, like those of old hospitals that housed sick children during World War II...from orbs, to extreme and instant temperature changes, to anomalies that seem to have no source. Many of these places are history by day, and haunts by night! Our guides are some of the most experienced and are experts on telling the stories of these spooky places. All stories are true, and all sites are real. Historical and ancestral information is used, as well as eye witness accounts. Hawaiian ghost tours are not like the typical ghost tours you may be familiar with on the mainland or in other locations around the world. As Hawaiians have their own way of dealing with the supernatural, you may see and witness several ceremonial events at the places visited. All of these events are important to the Hawaiian and their personal beliefs. Please be respectful of these. Also, some of the sites visited may not have a particular story behind the actual haunt. The location may be just a reputed hotspot where paranormal activity is extremely high and ghosts have made it their home for a reason that cannot be explained. We have three very special tours available. Our first is a walking tour called Honolulu City Haunts. On this tour, we'll be showing you several locations in Downtown Honolulu where supernatural events are still happening today. From visiting the former residence of Hawai‘i's monarchy, to the location of a terrible modern day murder, close encounters are always possible! This is approximately a one mile walk, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Adults (12 and up) $24; Children $21.60. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights only.* Tour time: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Our second tour called Orbs of O‘ahu is our driving tour. If 'chicken skin' is what you're looking for, this is the tour for you! On this very intense and spooky tour, you'll be taken around the southern part of the island as we make dead stops at some of the island's most haunted locations of all. Many of these sites are modern day haunts, and many were made that way from terrible events of the past. This tour includes a visit to the infamous and very haunted site called Morgan's Corner, made famous in countless books and tales. Adults (12 and up) $39; Children $35.10. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights only.* Tour time: approximately 4 to 4.5 hours. Some walking is required**. PLEASE NOTE: This tour is very intense. We DO NOT recommend it for children under 10 years of age. Finally, for those who want to experience ancient Hawai‘i, from the dwelling places of the Fire goddess, Pele, to sacred places built overnight by Hawai‘i's legendary little people, the Mehehune, to ancient petroglyphs, Oahu Ghost Tours® has the perfect day tour called Sacred Spirits. On this 4 to 5 hour tour, you'll visit some of the most sacred Native Hawaiian spots on Oahu. Hotel pickups for this tour begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday mornings. Expanded days may be available. Adults (12 and up) $49; Children $44.10. Saturday and Sunday only. Tour time: approximately 4 to 5 hours.

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Pickups for our night tours start in Waikīkī at 7:20 p.m. at assigned locations. (Expanded evenings may be available). Your actual pickup time will be noted at time of booking. Bring a camera (fast speed film recommended), and be prepared for what may lie ahead. We know this will be one of the most exciting tours you've ever experienced! * Please note: Tours fill quickly. We cannot guarantee availability, however every effort will be made to work an alternate date if your desired date is not available. ** Some walking is required to reach two sites. If you are not able to do any walking at all, you may elect to stay in the van with our driver at these particular sites if you choose. Cost/Fees See description for various prices. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: O‘ahu Ghost Tours Phone: Toll-Free 1-877-597-REAL(7325), or (808) 524-4944 (in Hawai‘i) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.oahughosttours.com/

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Okinawan Festival Date(s) August 30-31, 2008 Description One of Hawai‘i’s most popular cultural events, the annual Okinawan Festival, will return to Kapi‘olani Park over the Labor Day weekend. The weekend events will begin Friday evening with an international parade through Waikīkī, followed by the official opening ceremonies and a special concert on the Festival stage at Kapi‘olani Park. The parade steps off at Nike Town near Ft. DeRussy at 5:30 p.m. with Festival performers, visitors from overseas, HUOA members and others participating in the lively march to Kapi‘olani Park for the opening ceremonies. Several of Okinawa’s all-time favorite entertainers will be coming to perform at the Festival. They will be joined by Hawai‘i’s own Okinawan music, dance and karate schools and clubs. The opening ceremonies will feature paranku drummers and a friendly shiisa (lion-dog) leading representatives of the HUOA’s member-clubs, carrying their colorful locality club banners, into the park. The Festival is organized and run by an army of over a thousand volunteers from the HUOA’s 49 member-clubs and their extended ‘ohana of Uchinanchu (“Uchinanchu” is the Okinawan term for a person of Okinawan ancestry) and Uchinanchu-at-heart. Kapi‘olani Park will be filled with the heart-pounding energy of taiko drums and the unique sounds of the Okinawan snakeskin sanshin; colorful Okinawan dances; and the tantalizing aroma of hot, fresh-cooked andagi (Okinawan doughnuts) and other Okinawan and Island favorites. The festival will open to the public at 9:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31. The HUOA will provide free park-and-ride shuttle bus service from Kapi‘olani Community College (board near Diamond Head Road on the Waikīkī-side) to the Festival grounds on Saturday and Sunday only. On Saturday, with the exception of a few food booths, most of the festival will shut down at 5:30 p.m. to make way for the bon dance. The Sunday program will conclude at 5:00 p.m. The bon dance, featuring Okinawan- and Japanese-style dances, is believed to be Hawai‘i’s biggest bon dance. The dancing starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 7:30, and everyone is welcome to join the dance. The Festival is expected to attract over 50,000 people, residents and visitors alike, including some 400 participants from Okinawa and several hundred from the mainland U.S. and other parts of the world where Okinawans have settled. They will have lots to enjoy: cultural performances; Okinawan and local foods such as pigs feet soup and andagi (Okinawan doughnuts); cultural exhibitions; shopping opportunities; children’s activities and more. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association Address: Hawai‘i Okinawa Center 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, HI 96797 Phone: (808) 676-5400 Fax: (808) 676-7811 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.okinawanfestival.com/

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Pacific Handcrafters Guild Festivals Date(s) July, October, November and December 2008 Description Discover some of Hawai‘i's finest artisans at the Pacific Handcrafters Guild Summer, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas Festivals at Thomas Square Park. The two-day festivals of fine arts and crafts feature pottery, wood, clothing, glass, jewelry, seed leis, Japanese style bags, polymer clay art, folk art, metal sculpture, miniature Hawaiian hula ornaments, and more. Food from local restaurants is available with entertainment provided by the island's musicians throughout the weekend events. Summer Festival: July 12 & 13, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall Festival: October 11 & 12, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Festival: November 15 & 16, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas Festival: December 13 & 14, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pacific Handcrafters Guild Address: P.O. Box 29389 Honolulu, HI 96820 Phone: (808) 254-6788 or (808) 721-9619 Fax: (866) 276-3941 Email: [email protected] Website: http://pacifichandcraftersguild.com/Default.asp

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Paddle Core Fitness Description Experience the latest surfing trend and world’s fastest growing recreational water sport – stand-up paddle boarding – with Paddle Core Fitness. Utilizing a stand up board and paddle, Paddle Core Fitness will show you the benefits of building strength through balance and resistance, as well as how stand up paddling burns calories. A total core and cardiovascular workout, flat water stand up paddling works your entire body and mind. Experienced instructors certified in lifesaving, CPR and first aid will teach you the proper technique to ride the gentle waves of Waikīkī. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Paddle Core Fitness Address: Box 61525 Honolulu, HI 96839 Phone: (808) 723-5357 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paddlecorefitness.com

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Pan-Pacific Festival - Matsuri in Hawai‘i Date(s) June 5-7, 2009 Description Matsuri in Hawai‘i began in 1980 as a cultural exchange between Japan and Hawai‘i. Matsuri creators realized that the number of people traveling from Japan to Hawai‘i was increasing dramatically, and they wanted to ensure that the increased interaction between these two cultures would be both enjoyable and educational. Thus, Pan-Pacific Festival/Matsuri in Hawai‘i was born. In Hawai‘i this special event is called The Pan-Pacific Festival, and in Japan they call the event Matsuri in Hawai‘i. They envisioned Matsuri as a means to enrich the lives of both participating artists and guest audiences, while providing Hawai‘i residents with a rewarding and participatory exposure to traditional Japanese culture. In 1996, the festival expanded to include groups representing many cultures of the Pacific Rim. To recognize this wider focus, the event name was changed to Pan-Pacific Festival Matsuri in Hawai‘i. Events held during the festival include: Performing Arts Showcase, Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a, Art & Craft Fair, Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival, Kaze (Wind) Festival, Performing Arts Showcase, and Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pan-Pacific Festival - Matsuri in Hawai‘i Address: Waikīkī Business Plaza 2270 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 1400 Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: (808) 926-8177 ext. 280 Fax: (808) 923-1570 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pan-pacific-festival.com

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Pineapple Painting Tours Description Specializing in plein air painting tours, allowing participants to paint outdoors in one of the most scenic places in the world. Enjoy a morning or afternoon painting session and bring home your own unique view of the islands. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Pineapple Painting Tours Phone: (808) 590-7092 Contact: Linda Kāne Jinni Mitchell Email: [email protected] Website: www.pineapplepaintingtours.com

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Second Saturdays Date(s) Second Saturdays of each month Description Second Saturday is a daytime, family event dedicated to promoting the cultural, artistic and culinary richness of downtown Honolulu, from the Capitol District to historic Chinatown. Area museums, stores and entertainment venues will take turns presenting special activities to entertain on these dates. The Hawai‘i State Art Museum ((808) 586-0900) also offers guided tours and activities for children. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 538-2220 or (808) 521-2903

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Surf & Sea North Shore Swim Series Date(s) June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2008 Description The Surf and Sea North Shore Swim Series offers competitors a chance to swim along one of the most famous shore’s in the world in a controlled and safe environment. The first race of the series is 1-mile in length and begins at Sunset Beach and ends at Pipeline. The 2nd race is 1.2-miles which circles Waimea Bay. The 3rd race is 1.6-miles beginning at Chun’s Reef and finishing at Waimea Bay. The 4th and final race is 2.3-miles beginning at Pipeline and finishing at Waimea Bay. For more information visit the following website: www.hawaiiswim.com CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Waikīkī Swim Club Address: 94-463 Alapine Street Waipahu, HI 96797-4515 Phone: (808) 372-8885 Contact: Laurie Foster, President Email: [email protected] Website: www.waikikiswimclub.org or www.hawaiiswim.com

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Taste of Kapolei Date(s) September 13, 2008 Description Hawai‘i's finest chefs will showcase their culinary creations at the Rotary Club of Kapolei’s sixth annual Taste at Kapolei, a benefit for Kapolei and Leeward O‘ahu students. The oceanfront event will feature food, beer and wine stations, live entertainment, a silent auction, and fireworks display. The Taste at Kapolei will be held at the 4th Lagoon at Ko Olina Resort. Sample fine wines, enjoy live entertainment, and watch a brilliant Fireworks display! Visit the Silent Auction and Farmers Market. Cost/Fees Adult tickets are $60 (both advance and at the door). Tickets for children 7-12 are $30. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The Rotary Club of Kapolei Address: P.O. Box 700913 Kapolei, HI 96709 Phone: (808) 674-2500 Website: http://www.tasteatkapolei.com

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The Contemporary Museum Description The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawai‘i devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction with art and artists in a unique Island environment. TCM presents its innovative exhibition and educational programs at two venues: in residential Honolulu at the historic Spalding house, and downtown at First Hawaiian Center. In addition to preserving art from 1940 to the present, the Museum also maintains and presents the historic Spalding house and gardens for the enjoyment and enrichment of Hawai‘i’s residents and visitors. The Contemporary Museum presents changing exhibitions of the work of leading and emerging contemporary artists in five galleries at its Makiki Heights location: the William Twigg-Smith Gallery, the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Gallery, the John Young Gallery, the Laila Twigg-Smith Gallery and the John Hodson Connors Family Gallery. Museum/Shop Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Café Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. Closed Mondays & major holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day. Cost/Fees Adults $5; Seniors & Students w/ valid ID $3 Free to children 12 & under Free to the public on the third Thursday of each month Free admission to The Contemporary Museum Café & The Museum Shop CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The Contemporary Museum Address: 2411 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 526-0232 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tcmhi.org/

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The Joy of Sake Date(s) August 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Description Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from Hawai‘i and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured. Good food and fine sake are made to be enjoyed together. A splendid array of sake appetizers prepared by 12 outstanding restaurants provides an ideal accompaniment to the many fine daiginjo, ginjo and junmai sakes available for sampling. Event will be held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Cost/Fees $70 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (808) 739-1000 Website: http://www.joyofsake.com

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The Saturday Farmers' Market at Kapi‘olani Community College Date(s) Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Description Meet the farmers and food producers of Hawai‘i's diversified agricultural scene. Select from a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, beef, aqua cultured seafood, fresh baked breads, hand made pastas, tropical jams and jellies, unique snack foods, honey, baked goods, specialty seasonings and more. More than 2 dozen vendors display and sell their products each week. The Saturday Farmers' Market at KCC is sponsored by The Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation and The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation Phone: (808) 848-2074 Fax: (808) 848-1921 Website: http://www.hfbf.org/FarmersMarketKCC.html

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Wahiawā Botanical Garden Date(s) Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day (December 25) & New Year's Day (January 1). Description Cradled between the Wai‘anae and Ko‘olau mountain ranges in central O‘ahu lies Wahiawā Botanical Garden - the "tropical jewel" of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 27-acre garden and forested ravine dates back to the 1920s when this land was first used by sugar planters as an experimental arboretum. Your tour will take you among plants that thrive in the cooler environment and shady, humid habitat of this tropical rainforest. The five gardens of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens are located in different ecological settings around the island of O‘ahu. They offer visitors year-round opportunities to explore unique and diverse plant collections. The mission of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens is to plan, develop, grow, curate, maintain and study documented collections of tropical plants in an aesthetic setting for the purpose of: conservation, botany, horticulture, education, and recreation. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Wahiawā Botanical Garden Address: 1396 California Avenue Wahiawā, HI 96786 Phone: (808) 621-7321 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/wbg.htm

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Waikīkī nei Description Waikīkī nei, an innovative theatrical production, will open at the Royal Hawaiian Center at the end of June. Waikīkī nei will use evocative action and visual imagery to create a stunning journey through the evolution of Waikīkī. The 80-minute show will feature dancers, live musicians, acrobats, and actors, as well as cutting-edge lighting, sound, stage machinery, and automation never before used in Hawai‘i. Following each night’s show, the Waikīkī nei Theatre will transform into a contemporary nightclub and ultralounge featuring a 4,500 square-foot dance floor, renowned DJs, aerial acts, model servers, interactive tables, and 7,000 square-foot lanai with an outdoor bar and cabanas. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Waikīkī nei Showroom, Nightclub & Ultra Lounge Address: Royal Hawaiian Center, 4th Floor, Building B 2201 Kalākaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: (808) 931-6100 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://waikikinei.com/

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Waikīkī Rough Water Swim Date(s) September 1, 2008 Description Premier Open Ocean Swim Race. 38th annual swim. Over 1,000 swimmers compete in the 2.438 mile race. Finishes on the beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village. For more and updated information please visit the following website: www.wrswim.com Cost/Fees Adults $40 for 18 years old and under $25, prices increase $20 after 8/28. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The Waikīkī Roughwater Swim Committee, Inc. Phone: (808) 891-0876 Contact: Ted Sheppard Email: [email protected] Website: www.wrswim.com

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World Invitational Hula Festival Date(s) Novermber 13-15, 2008 Description This unique festival is an on-going celebration of Hawaiian culture, art, history, language, and relationship to all natural things in the Hawaiian Environment, where halaus come to Hawai‘i to "E Ho‘i Mai I Ka Piko Hula," return to the source of hula. Exhibitions, dance competitions, and more than 100 workshops bring together visiting and local halaus in the shared interest and passion for hula. Participantshave been from Hawai‘i, Guam, Japan, Mexico, Washington, Philippines, Spain and Holland. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: The World Invitational Hula Festival Address: P.O. Box 1034 Honolulu, HI 96808 Phone: (808) 486-3185 Fax: (808) 488-5480 Website: www.worldhula.com

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Hawai‘i Healing Garden Date(s) Kaua‘i: June 21-26, 2008; O‘ahu: August 23-27, 2008; Maui: September 27-28, 2008; Hawai‘i Island: November 1-2, 2008 Description The Hawai‘i Healing Garden Festivals are held on the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island from June through November 2008. Each island hosts a Festival celebration day of fun educational events, a health fair, healthy food and cultural entertainment. The festivals are family friendly events, with programs for adults, young adults and kids. The days following the festival feature workshops, organic farm tours, cooking classes, and many other special events, each at unique locations around each island. Come celebrate the multi-cultural healing arts of Hawai‘i. Polynesian, Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Filipino, cultural practitioners and ethno-botanists will share their knowledge of Hawai‘i's rich botanical treasures and cultural traditions. Most events are Free! The Hawai‘i Healing Garden brings educational opportunities to each island's unique community of residents and visitors, by creating tours and workshops at locations around each island. Working with botanical gardens, organic farms, restaurants, universities & colleges, organizations, private residents and businesses to create tours and workshops for all ages and interests. From cooking classes, medicine making workshops to organic farm tours. The Hawai‘i Healing Garden programs are fun, educational, real life experiences, empowering the community with healthy attitudes and behavior. Cost/Fees Most events are FREE depending on location. (Some tours & workshops require fees to cover material, guides or access. All additional fees will be indicated in programs and advertising.) CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Forward Foundation Address: 1164 Bishop Street #124-29 Honolulu, HI 96813-2898 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/ or http://www.forwardfoundation.org/

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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Date(s) Maui: June 22, 2008; O‘ahu: August 17, 2008; Hawai‘i Island: September 7, 2008; Kaua‘i: November 16, 2008 Description A showcase for artists and musicians who are skilled in the performance of kī hō‘alu - slack key guitar. Generally features a minimum of 15 artists over a period of 5-6 hours and includes "made in Hawai‘i" products, food, beverage, festival merchandise, exhibits and displays. The history of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festivals had its early beginnings in 1982. It was an opportunity to pay tribute to the contributions of a man who contributed so much to the music of Hawai‘i, and at the same time, continue his legacy and help to perpetuate and preserve a unique Hawaiian acoustic guitar art form known as “Kī hō‘alu”. In 1980 Charles Phillip Pahinui, also known as Gabby ‘Pops’ Pahinui, past away. A giant in his own time and legendary to many around the world through his music, he was one of the few that led the way for what is now referred to as the “Hawaiian Renaissance” that had its roots in 1960’s. Through his music and style, Gabby was able to inspire and motivate young Hawaiians to be proud of their cultural heritage. Further, through sincerity and passion for his music, he showed that Hawai‘i’s traditional music, and in particular, Kī hō‘alu, was an art form that was special and unique to Hawai‘i and worthy of being played in front of a large audience and quality venues and recorded for an even larger audience. And, an art from that began nearly 160 years ago on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i and was worthy of devoting much of his time to master. Till this day, he is recognized as the “modern day father” of the slack key guitar and its greatest master. In tribute to him, the festival was started as a way to honor his efforts and accomplishments in 1982 in his hometown of Waimānalo on the island of O‘ahu. Beyond our wildest dreams that first festival drew several thousand people and gave us the impetus to continue producing the festival on an annual basis on the island of O‘ahu in Honolulu. After the first 10 years of the festival, we realize that there was a groundswell of interest and support for the festival statewide as well as overseas. Thus, today, the festival is now produced not only in Honolulu but also on the islands of Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ka Hōkū Productions Address: P.O. Box 704 Kāne‘ohe, HI 96744 Phone: (808) 226-2697 Fax: (808) 239-6053 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.slackkeyfestival.com

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North South East West Festival Date(s) Various Description An international, multi-day, multi-site, year-round event including several chamber concerts, multimedia stage compositions and informances. Cost/Fees Varies CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Ebb & Flow Address: P.O. Box 1081 Kula, HI 96790 Phone: (808) 876-1854 Fax: (808) 876-1854 Contact: Robert Pollock, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: http://ebbandflowarts.org/

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Water Polo Date(s) Various Description The Big Island Invitational Water Polo Tournament (Dates not available) Your team will spend five nights in Hilo during the tournament, then your last 2 nights will be in Kona for sightseeing and recreation. This tournament schedule affords your team, and their families, the opportunity to experience both sides of Hawai‘i Island! Tournament is open to G16, G18, B16 and B18. The Hawaiian Invitational Water Polo Tournament (August 5-10, 2008) This event has evolved throughout the years into one of the most desired water polo tournament destinations in the USA and worldwide! The Hawaiian Invitational is hosted by Hawaii Water Polo, Inc. and sanctioned by USAWP. The tournament games are held at University of Hawai‘i, ‘Iolani School, Punahou School, and Kamehameha School, and the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center all in or near Honolulu and world famous Waikīkī Beach. The Hawaiian Invitational is hosted by Hawai‘i Water Polo, Inc. and sanctioned by USWP, United States Water Polo. All teams must be registered with USWP or the respective national governing body. Foreign teams must have a travel permit from their respective national sport governing body. Tournament divisions are Boys & Girls: 14-U, 16-U, 18-U and Men's & Women's Open. Over 100 teams participated in this tournament last summer. Past tournament participants include teams from the US mainland as well as international teams from Australia, England, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, and more. Tournament entry forms for US mainland and International teams will be available on Travel International Sports website listed below, or can be sent to you by Travel International Sports upon request. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Travel International Sports Address: 1117 5th Street, Suite C Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: (800) 535-3574 Email: http://www.tisworld.com/contact_us.php#EmailUs Website: www.tisworld.com/wphawaii.html

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Aloha Festivals Date(s) September - October 2008 (various events/dates on each island) Description Aloha Festivals is Hawai‘i's premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai‘i's music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. Honolulu's 60 year-old Aloha Festivals is Hawai‘i's largest festival and the only statewide celebration in the United States. What is known today as Aloha Festivals was created in 1946, as Aloha Week - a cultural celebration of Hawai‘i's music, dance and history intended to preserve our unique traditions. A group of former Jaycees - known as the Jaycees Old-timers of Hawai‘i - had the vision to create a public celebration to honor Hawai‘i's cosmopolitan heritage, yet created a celebration which has itself become an island tradition. Aloha Festivals has grown over the past 50 years to encompass 300 events on six islands spanning a two-month period. (For this reason, Aloha Week became Aloha Festivals in 1991.) Aloha Festivals has become a celebration of our Pacific, Asian and Western cultural influences, from the Japanese Bon Dance to the traditional hula. Nearly 30,000 volunteers labor together to stage the events, which are attended by nearly 1 million - a festival truly of the people of Hawai'i by the people of Hawai'i. The festivals are funded through the sale of Aloha Festivals ribbons, merchandise, and via corporate and private donations. As a 501(c)3 corporation, donations are tax deductible and welcomed. Cost/Fees Various CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Aloha Festivals Address: P.O. Box 15945 Honolulu, HI 96830 Phone: (808) 589-1771 Fax: (808) 589-1770 Contact: Charlian Wright, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: http://alohafestivals.com/v3/index.jsp

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Hawai‘i International Film Festival Date(s) October 17 - November 13, 2008 Description Established in 1981 as the premier international film event in the Pacific, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) showcases features and documentaries from Asia, the Pacific and Hawai‘i, and all films depict their region/culture in a culturally accurate way. HIFF is a statewide event, and the only one of its kind in the U.S. It has more than one dozen screening sites on six Hawaiian Islands and draws an audience of 65,000 or more from around the state, the nation and the world. Programming Each year in preparation for the event, HIFF programmers view some 1,000 films and choose an average of 150 features, documentaries and film shorts. Among them are world premieres, North American premieres, U.S. premieres, experimental films, films representing social and ethnic issues, and first features by new directors. HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentations receptions with top Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers participating. HIFF audiences reflect the diverse multi-cultural face of Hawai‘i. For example, Chinese Americans see films from Japan; Japanese Americans see films from Korea. In so doing, HIFF helps to enrich, enlighten and broaden support for Asian and Pacific films by "foreign" audiences. Cost/Fees Movie ticket prices are $9; $8 for students, seniors, children and military; or $7 for LVHIFF members. CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i International Film Festival Address: 680 ‘Iwilei Road, Suite 100 Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 528-3456 Fax: (808) 536-2707 Contact: Chuck Boller, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hiff.org/

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Hawai‘i Swimming Associations Date(s) Various dates Description Open water swimming races ranging from 750m to 2.4 miles. For all swimming information visit www.hawaiiswim.com CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiswim.com

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Various Events: Biking, Swimming, Running, Triathlon Date(s) Year-round Description Various biking, swimming, running, triathlon, and duathlon events that take place through out the year across the entire State can be found at Hawai‘i Sport's following website: www.hawaiisportmag.com CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Hawai‘i Sport Phone: (808) 282-9547 Contact: Christian Friis, Editor Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiisportmag.com

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