Archive for "February 3rd, 2018"

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.
  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk

Big Island

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. 
A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

E Kanekapila Kakou

Kauai

Mondays, Throughout the Month of February:
E Kanekapila Kakou.
  A yearly line up of entertainment and musical education.  The event features performances of famous Hawaiian Entertainers.  February 5 – Aldrine Guerroro; February 12 – Mark Yamanaka with Bert Naihe and Edward Atkins; February 19 – Ku`upo Kumukahi and Friends; February 26 – Darlene Ahuna, Tani Waipa, Duane Yamada from Hawai`i Island 6 to 7 p.m.:  “What he said? Understanding Hawai`i’s Pidgin English” (a comedy sketch) by “Da Aunties Four What?” – Maka`ala Ka`aumoana, “Auntie Choppah”, Hob Osterlund, “Auntie Kay Den”, Sandy Wann Swift, “Auntie Tita”, Sabra Kauka, “Auntie Koo”.  All events are held at Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue.  Each event begins at 6 p.m. For information call (808) 245-2733 or email Carol Yatsuda at giac05@icloud.com.