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Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, September 29, 2016 3 After Dark in the Park schedule announced Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016 and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the public in October. All After Dark and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association. In addition, two artists in-residence arrive for their October residency, sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation. Mark the calendar for these events: Adze Production — Lithic Block Quarries on Kilauea Join Park Ranger Jay Robinson on an easy hourlong hike to the abandoned adze quarry at Kilauea Overlook. Most visitors have no idea this area was showered by large basalt rocks erupted from Kilauea during its summit eruptions of 1790, or that Hawaiians coveted the rocks for stone tools (adze). Sturdy footwear, water, rain gear, sun protection and a snack are recommended. When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Meet at Kilauea Overlook Na Pa‘ahana Hula (Tools of Hula) Learn about the beautiful implements that accompany traditional hula and oli (chant). Pele Kaio, kumu hula for Unulau and an instructor at Hawaii Community College, displays and describes the importance of uli uli (feathered rattles), pahu (drum), ipu heke (gourd) and other Hawaiian hula tools. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work) workshops. Free. When: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 5 Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai Hawaii Nei Art Adventure: Palm Trail Hike The featured category for this year’s Hawaii Nei art contest are the national parks of Hawaii Island to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service. Come get inspired on Kahuku’s Palm Trail. This ranger-led hike across the 1868 lava flow reveals the pioneer plants that thrive on new flows, and more diverse and established flora in areas with deeper soil. The hike is moderately difficult, 2.5 miles round trip and will take two to three hours. Carpooling is encouraged. Space is limited; register by Oct. 5 at www.hawaiineiartcontest. org. Free. When: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8 Where: Enter the Kahuku Unit on the mauka (inland) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5 Kahuku ‘Ohana Day Calling all keiki 17 and younger and their families to help the park’s natural resources staff restore native forest by planting native trees in the Kahuku Unit in Ka‘u. Call 985- 6019 to register by Monday. Bring lunch, snacks, water, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, long pants and shoes. Sponsored by the park and the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the mauka (inland) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5 and meet near the parking area. Free. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15 Where: Kahuku Unit Bert Naihe in Concert Hawaiian musician and singer Bert Naihe will perform songs from his own CD, “You’re the One,” and catchy versions of other favorite tunes. Naihe, who was born and raised in Hilo, is also a musician for Halau o Ka Ua Kani Lehua with kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing Na Leo Manu (Heavenly Voices) presentations. Free. When: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 19 Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium LiDAR Sheds New Light on Hidden Gems LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is used to digitize archaeological resources including ancient footprints, petroglyph fields and agricultural systems. Join park archaeologist Dusten Robbins to learn how the park uses LiDAR in managing cultural resources, and future uses of this exciting technology. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ After Dark in the Park program. When: 7 p.m. Oct. 25 Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium (Robbins’ presentation also will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mokupapapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Ave. in Downtown Hilo) ONE GALLERY an artists’ collective Art & Wine Classes 961-2787 $35 onegalleryhawaii.com National Park Service photo Hula implements. See HVNP Page 4


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