We Are Mauna Kea

Amy Hanaialii and Willie K, John Cruz, Paula Fuga, and Hawane Rios all star in this benefit concert for an Education Fund for Mauna Kea, on Sunday April 26 at 4pm.

All musicians are donating their time and services. The "We Are Mauna Kea" concert is being presented and sponsored by Real Farm of Waikii Ranch.

Proceeds will go to KAHEA: the Hawaiian Environmental Alliance, for a new Mauna Kea Education Fund. This will support promotional materials exploring the historical, cultural, environmental and spiritual significance of the mountain, to residents and visitors alike. KAHEA is a 501c3 non-profit that has supported many environmental initiatives over the last ten years such as the right for Hawaiian cultural access to shorelines, and protecting the Hawaiian Monk Seal.

Melanie Holt of Real Farm explains the purpose of the concert; "Pretty much everyone on the island and the state is aware of the struggle to protect Mauna Kea from further illegal development. Hundreds of people are camping at almost 10,000 feet at the Visitor Center to protect the summit from bulldozers. The Governor has now announced three time outs on the TMT ground breaking. But we have little chance to express our voice in the community."

"While many young people especially are flocking to the mountain now to join the protectors, we feel we should emphasize the gratitude we all feel for Mauna Kea, the reverence we hold her in, and the stories or mo'olelo that she holds for us. Our community should have opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the environment we live in, and the situations we face, for the future and health of our children - especially through the medium of music - a healing and calming energy. This is a celebration of our Mauna Kea."

Tickets are $20 general admission in advance, $30 at the door. A limited number of $50 Gold Circle seats are also available.

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Maunakea Teach-in: Kū Kiaʻi Mauna on April 23rd, Thursday at UH West Oʻahu campus.

The event is from 11am to 1:30. 11 am – 12 will be the film showing of Maunaka: Temple Under Siege. 12 – 1:30 will be the panel discussion, featuring Walter Ritte, Bianca Isaki, Ilima Long and Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua

Here are directions to the UHWO campus: http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/default/assets/Image/aerialmap.jpg

Please spread the word, especially to those on the West side. Mahalo!

Live music that evening is graciously provided by Jon and Duncan Osorio, Danny Carvalho, Kupa'āina, and other special guests.

Check out our silent auction and win some awesome items while supporting KAHEA's mission of aloha ‘āina.

If you are unable to join us on June 14 but would still like to support our work, please click here to donate securely. KAHEA is a 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are tax-deductible.

2:45 Protocols
3:00 - 4:30 Ocean Talk Story with Wai‘anae Kūpuna
4:30 - 7:00 Spoken Word Poets and Live Music
7:30 Movie - Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau

Please call us at 524-8220 or email kahea-alliance@hawaii.rr.com if you have any questions about the event.

Check out the KAHEA blog and our Facebook page for updates as June 14 draws near. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mahalo nui,
Ikaika Hussey KAHEA board president 
Jon Osorio KAHEA board vice president

Want to help us get the word out? Please share this message with your personal circles and reshare on Facebook.

We're also looking for volunteers who can help with the event. If you would like more information or would like to sign-up please contact julia@kahea.org Mahalo!

"Two of our docs, “Mauna Kea – Temple Under Siege” and “Act of War,” will be screening at the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre (Hamakua coast, Hawai‘i island) starting at 6 pm, Wednesday, March 26. Free! Co-producers/directors Joan Lander and Puhipau will be there for Q & A."

Aloha Friends,

First of all, Friends of Kewalos would like to thank all of you who sent in testimony in the series of public hearings so far. They are making a difference as the legislators are getting the word, but more needs to be done. That is why we have decided to resurrect the SOK coalition from 2006. The Coalition will be putting on a Save Our Kaka’ako RALLY on Saturday, March 8, 2014 @ Kaka’ako Gateway Park @ 9:00 to 12 noon.

Click here for flyer:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/21556276fc9cc964f44177dd2/files/sok_rally_flyer.pdf

Please help us to spread the word and forward to all your friends. We need as much people there as possible. We want to line Ala Moana Blvd. with a sea of red from Kewalos to the Gold Bond Building to promote awareness to our cause. The intent of the rally is to educate the people on what is going on and show the people’s passion to preserve this last public oceanfront land in Honolulu for all the people of Hawaii to enjoy. Coalition members please bring your banners to display.

Mahalo and Power to the People! Save Our Kaka’ako Coaliton

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Aloha Mai Kakou,

We the interns and staff of Kauhale would like to invite you to:

Kauhale New Zealand Movie Night!

- Enclosed is a flier for Ku, stand and be Transformed, a series of movie screenings of: "Come Hell or high Water", "Papa Mau the Way finder," and "Ingredients Hawai`i."

- The dates on the flier will correspond to when the movie will be shown.

Fundraiser:

We the students of MA'O, Searider Productions, and Makaha Studios form a group known as Kauhale. 

These movie screenings are an opportunity for us as an organization to try and fundraise for our upcoming New Zealand trip this coming Summer of 2012.

Donation- This is a tax deductable event and upon purchase and payment a receipt will be generate for your donation.

Support:
You can support our efforts by purchasing a ticket for one of the screenings mentioned above or buying a packaged deal for all 3 showings.

Here’s what you do:

• Call our phone line at (808) 696-5569 or email info@maoorganicfarms.org to RSVP for a ticket or package deal.
• Details- 1 ticket for a movie includes the movie and dinner, but the packaged deal includes all three movies and dinner.
• Please RSVP as soon as possible as the first showing is coming up soon.
  

Please feel free to tell your friends about this unique event. The more the merrier!

Mahalo,
Kauhale

Aloha Mai Kakou,

We the interns and staff of Kauhale would like to invite you to:

Kauhale New Zealand Movie Night!

- Enclosed is a flier for Ku, stand and be Transformed, a series of movie screenings of: "Come Hell or high Water", "Papa Mau the Way finder," and "Ingredients Hawai`i."

- The dates on the flier will correspond to when the movie will be shown.

Fundraiser:

We the students of MA'O, Searider Productions, and Makaha Studios form a group known as Kauhale. 

These movie screenings are an opportunity for us as an organization to try and fundraise for our upcoming New Zealand trip this coming Summer of 2012.

Donation- This is a tax deductable event and upon purchase and payment a receipt will be generate for your donation.

Support:
You can support our efforts by purchasing a ticket for one of the screenings mentioned above or buying a packaged deal for all 3 showings.

Here’s what you do:

• Call our phone line at (808) 696-5569 or email info@maoorganicfarms.org to RSVP for a ticket or package deal.
• Details- 1 ticket for a movie includes the movie and dinner, but the packaged deal includes all three movies and dinner.
• Please RSVP as soon as possible as the first showing is coming up soon.
  

Please feel free to tell your friends about this unique event. The more the merrier!

Mahalo,
Kauhale

Aloha Mai Kakou,

We the interns and staff of Kauhale would like to invite you to:

Kauhale New Zealand Movie Night!

- Enclosed is a flier for Ku, stand and be Transformed, a series of movie screenings of: "Come Hell or high Water", "Papa Mau the Way finder," and "Ingredients Hawai`i."

- The dates on the flier will correspond to when the movie will be shown.

Fundraiser:

We the students of MA'O, Searider Productions, and Makaha Studios form a group known as Kauhale. 

These movie screenings are an opportunity for us as an organization to try and fundraise for our upcoming New Zealand trip this coming Summer of 2012.

Donation- This is a tax deductable event and upon purchase and payment a receipt will be generate for your donation.

Support:
You can support our efforts by purchasing a ticket for one of the screenings mentioned above or buying a packaged deal for all 3 showings.

Here’s what you do:

• Call our phone line at (808) 696-5569 or email info@maoorganicfarms.org to RSVP for a ticket or package deal.
• Details- 1 ticket for a movie includes the movie and dinner, but the packaged deal includes all three movies and dinner.
• Please RSVP as soon as possible as the first showing is coming up soon.
  

Please feel free to tell your friends about this unique event. The more the merrier!

Mahalo,
Kauhale

The First of a Four Part Series
FOOD SECURITY 101
An Introduction to Food Security in Hawaiʻi Nei

Why is food security such a hot topic at the capital?
What exactly does it mean to be food secure and how venerable is our State?

Please join this live 90-minute call in discussion with some of the States top experts. You may attend either in person or from the comfort of your own home. Call in information will be provided during the event.

This event will air on cable channel 49
March 14, 2012
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

or join us in person at
‘Ōlelo Māpunapuna Community Media Center
1122 Māpunapuna Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819

Neighbor Islanders may attend though
Livestream available at: http://www.olelo.org/live
Channel 49

Topics and featured speakers

The Agricultural Renaissance: Esther Kia‘āina & Giorgio Caldarone, Kamehameha Schools
Ho‘omaopopo Na Mea Ai (Defining Food Self-Sufficiency): Representative Faye Hanohano, Hawai‘i State Legislature
Variables in Food Security: George Kent, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Hawai‘i

Moderated by Gary Hooser
Director Office of Environmental Quality Control

Download informational flier here.

The ceremony is in honor of John Kelly, the legendary waterman and environmental leader who started Save Our Surf and fought to protect Hawai‘i’s coastlines from overdevelopment.  Kelly and SOS helped to save 140 surf sites on O’ahu and around the state, while also stopping many destructive developments.  Following in his wake, Surfrider’s O’ahu Chapter has worked with other organizations to help preserve Pūpūkea-Paumalu (aka, Save Sunset Beach), Kaka’ako Park and Waimea Valley.

The party will feature spirits from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and a variety of local beers courtesy of Kona Brewing Company.  Other sponsors include RevoluSun, Scott & Dee Thomas at Surf For Hugs, Green Magazine and Nella Media Group. Former Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mark Cunningham will serve as the evening’s emcee. This year’s awardees have done inspiring work to bring about positive changes in their communities while also protecting our marine environment.

Cora Sanchez will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award for her efforts in helping to create the Pūpūkea-Waimea Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD).  Cora was also a co-founder of Surfrider’s O’ahu Chapter (along with former winner Peter Cole) and the Friends of Shark’s Cove.  She has worked tirelessly to help protect the North Shore’s coastlines and “Keep the Country Country!”

The Kona Brewing Company will receive the Environmentally Friendly Hawai‘i-Based Company Awardfor their role in promoting sustainable practices at all their facilities and advocating for coastal preservation.  The company helps organize the Kona Brewers Festival, which raises money for educational, environmental and cultural organizations.  Along with installing solar and using recycled building materials at their facilities, Kona Brewing Company continues to support local efforts to protect beaches and coastlines across Hawai‘i.

Kyle Thiermann will be given the Professional Surfer Award for creating a five-part video series, Surfing for Change, to encourage individuals to change their life habits to help save the environment. Kyle’s video “Where Is Away? Solving Plastic Pollution in 4 Minutes” shows how wasteful and destructive single-use plastics are to the marine environment and encourages people to bring their own reusable bags and bottles.

Held each year in honor of John Kelly, the Awards Ceremony honors those individuals and organizations that have followed in his footsteps and continued his legacy of environmental leadership. Below is a list of previous winners, all of whom are invited to attend the event:

Previous Winners

Lifetime Achievement               Hawai‘i-Based Company                   Professional Surfer

2010            Mark Cunningham                          Honolulu Weekly                                        Duane DeSoto

2009            Yvon Chouinard                             Bill Braden                                                  The Malloy Brothers

2008            Shaun Tomson                                Styrophobia                                                 Dave Rastovich

2007            Randy Rarick                                  Pacific Biodiesel                                         James Pribram

2006            Peter Cole                                       Schnitzer Steel Hawai‘i                              Pancho Sullivan

2005            Larry McElheny                              Jack Johnson/Brushfire Records                Rochelle Ballard

2004            George Downing                            Oceanit                                                        Kelly Slater

2003            John Kelly                                       Patagonia-Haleiwa                                      Rob Machado

Tickets can be purchased online at the O’ahu Chapter’s website:  www.Surfrider.org/oahu.  Sponsor tables can be reserved online as well. For more information on the event and on sponsoring a table please contact Amanda Corby at amanda@undermyumbrella.com.

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.  Originally founded in 1984 by a group of visionary surfers, the Surfrider Foundation is now in its 27th year and has grown to more than 80 chapters and 250,000 supporters, activists and members. The O’ahu Chapter focuses on the issues of beach access, water quality, coastal preservation and plastic marine debris. For more information about Surfrider and the John Kelly Awards, please visit www.surfrider.org/oahu.