Saturday, September 17
The Pailolo Challenge – Maui to Molokai Canoe Race. A great outrigger canoe warm up/ pre-race for the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe. D.T. Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai, Moloka’i (26 miles). Organized by Hawaiian Canoe Club and sponsored by Coffees of Hawaii. For information call Rick Nuu at Hawaiian Canoe Club at (808) 283-1585. Entry forms and details available on line at www.coffeesofhawaii.com/culture/ambassadors/canoe

Saturday, September 17
Na Mea Hawaii Kahiko Performance. See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Haa Kea o Kinohi. 10:30 a.m. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply. For information call ( 8 0 8 ) 9 6 7 – 8 2 2 2 o r v i s i t www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 17
Aloha Saturday. These programs on the third Saturday of each month feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups. Noon – 4 p.m. K?lakaua Park in Hilo. Free. For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.