Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club

UPDATE This event is full CULTURAL LEARNING SERIES Join Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Kumu Hula, cultural advisor, & beloved member of the Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, at the first gathering of a Cultural Learning Series, this Saturday April 17th, 2021, 10am-11am at Kako'o 'Oiwi. Free and open to the public but limited spaces available. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdTEiNmiqrkes9Us/viewform

Today we were honored with sharing from Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. What an amazing way to start the day! We learned an oli and much about the importance of pono, wai, and h. A truly inspiring morning rejuvenating our spirits with the mana’o of our kpuna!

KPHCC Scholarship Opportunity The clubs scholarship program offers support to students from Kneohe pursuing college or trade school. Despite our obstacles the past year, applications will still be accepted this year! The due date is April 15th, 2021. To download the Scholarship Application, visit: http://www.koolaupoko-hcc.org/programs-services/scholarship/ Please share the word with your family members and friends that are attending school this fall!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Join Dr. K Kahakalau on Khi Day, Friday, March 26, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a fun, interactive presentation on Prince Khi Kalanianaole on our K-A-Kanaka Facebook LIVE! Link in Bio!

The club is looking for a used microwave in decent condition for use in our office. If you have one to donate, please message us. Or keep an eye out for one we can adopt! You can also email us at [email protected]. Mahalo!

Senator Kai Kahele shares about Prince Kuhio https://youtu.be/jbao5CYLvyw

Today is the first part of our 2-part oli workshop, 4-5pm at the club office. We still have some spaces open if you would like to participate! For registration, visit http://www.koolaupoko-hcc.org//31/april-2021-club-activit/

Mother's Day is coming up next month! Show your aloha to the wahine in your life with a beautiful, Hawaii style flower arrangement from the Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club. Visit koolaupoko-hcc.org/hoohaupu

APRIL CLUB ACTIVITIES! The N Mea Hawaii Committee is happy to provide the following 2 activities. You must be a club member to participate. You can pay your club dues at the time of the event(s) to participate. 2-Part Oli Workshop, April 9th & 16th Lei Making for Lei Day, April 30th Please visit http://www.koolaupoko-hcc.org//31/april-2021-club-activit/ for more info and to register for one of these events!

Mother's Day is next weekend! Show your aloha to the whine in your life with a beautiful, Hawaii style flower arrangement from the Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club. Visit koolaupoko-hcc.org/hoohaupu

Spread the word to graduating seniors: WCC's Hoolei Scholarship program provides half tuition in aid in addition to financial aid for one year! Mahalo Harold KL Castle Foundation for making this happen! https://www.khon2.com//windward-oahu-high-school-graduate/

PRINCE KUHIO DAY The Civic Club expresses our deepest aloha to Jonah Khi Kalanianaole Pi'ikoi, our beloved alii who was a key founder in the formation of the first Hawaiian Civic Club. Tomorrow is Prince Kuhio Day! In honor of this man who truly represented the people of Hawaii, we will be sharing some resources about him, his life, and his accomplishments. Here is Manu Boyd sharing about Kuhio through a presentation with CNHA. https://fb.watch/4sP93IvKBk/

PRINCE KUHIO DAY! Would you like your keiki to learn more about the remarkable Prince Kuhio? Here is a 3 part video created for children highlighting the life and accomplishments of this beloved alii. The video was produced by Mokihana Renti Cruz and her whine hui for the children of Kekaha Elementary. https://youtu.be/Lw74ue0vDrA

Interested in a cool volunteer experience with nature? The club is looking for volunteers to help harvest flowers for our Hoohupu Fundraiser. Were harvesting Wed. May 5th, 10am in the Kaneohe area and Thurs. May 6th, 4pm in the Maunawili area. FB Message the club or email us if you would like to kkua!

PRINCE KUHIO DAY! Keiki often dont understand who Prince Kuhio was. Here is a fun packet from 808Urban about Hawaiis monarchs including the prince (pg 5). The download is free! Talk w/ your keiki to let them know who this beloved man was! https://808urban.org/shop/monarch-keiki-packet/