4 Thursday, February 2, 2017 Island Beat Hawaii Tribune-Herald 24th annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival events A look at events taking place throughout Waimea town: Church Row Park • Historical Cherry Tree Display: Waimea Lions Club offers a pictorial history of the cherry trees and serves as the festival’s official lost and found station. T-shirt sales. • Entertainment from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring hula, taiko drumming and more. • Bonsai: The Waimea Bonyu Kai Bonsai Club offers a display and sale of bonsai, ongoing demonstrations and a clinic to discuss and work on the art of bonsai. • Asian collectibles/food sales at Kamuela Hongwanji: Browse Asian-themed collectibles, lanterns made from recycled beverage cans, cherry tree seedlings and cherry blossoms in mugs; plus Asian foods: inari sushi, chicken bowl, nishime bento, chichi mochi, andagi and prune mui. • Cooking demos from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kamuela Hongwanji: Kona-Kohala chefs offer cooking demonstrations with free samples. Also, Waikoloa Beach Marriott teams up with its sister property in Japan, the Tokyo Marriott, when local boy and WBM executive chef Jayson Kanekoa partners with TM executive sous chef Takashi Ogawa in a demo. • Origami at Kamuela Hongwanji: Hands-on fun for all ages. Parker Ranch Center • Festival entertainment stage (in the back parking lot): Opening dedication ceremonies at 9 a.m. kick off continuous entertainment until 3 p.m., featuring Bon Odori Taiko and Kona Taiko, Christy Lassiter Trio, lion dancers, Enka Sisters, Darlene Ahuna, Aloha Kings and Poi Dawgz and Tai Shoji Taiko. • Craft fair: Nearly 150 crafters inside center and in the back parking lot. • Mochi tsuki pounding: Starting at 10 a.m., help pound mochi using 500 pounds of rice with the Kona Hongwanji Mission outside the Fireside Food Court; samples. • Meet and greet NHCH: Talk to medical staff from North Hawaii Community Hospital near Lilikoi Café and find out about job opportunities. Historic Spencer House • Koto presentation and Japanese collectibles: Koto player and instructor Darin Miyashiro of Sawai Koto Kai Hawaii and the Hawaii Koto Academy perform the national instrument of Japan at noon. View a vintage wedding kimono and collection of kokeshi dolls. Kahilu Theatre-Lindsey Road/Parker Ranch Center • 10 a.m.-2 p.m., cultural demos: Ritual Japanese tea ceremony led by Emi Wakayama. • Performing arts: Japanese and international music led by Annu Shoko Shionoya with vocalist Kauilani Trainer and Marius Stranger and dancer Shizuno Nasu; lyre harp by Miyuki Ikesue of Tokyo, flutist Yumi Kikuchi and vocalist Gen Morita at 10 a.m.; vocal and dance concert “Sakura Sakura” 1:30- 2:30 p.m. • Art and film: Contemporary art displayed by Susumu Sakaguchi of Volcano and “Hokulea: Malama Honua — The Voyager Exhibit.” Ikebana by Chikako Powers. Mana Christian Ohana Church • Ka Hui Kapa Apana O Waimea’s 22nd biennial Hawaiian Quilt Show: Extensive quilt display with the theme “Honor Our Past” and craft sale; members offer a “learn how” area and pattern tracing. • New car display: Vehicle display by IK Dealer Group at Hamakua side of parking lot. Waimea Historic Corner • Firehouse Gallery activities: Waimea Arts Council presents art with a cherry blossom theme, sidewalk chalk drawing for all ages, ikebana, doll exhibit. • Waimea Senior Center: Cherry baked goods contest with community entries due 9:30 a.m. for 11 a.m. judging. Goods sold after winners announced to benefit Waimea Senior Citizens Club. • Waimea Preservation Association: Waimea Outdoor Circle heirloom seed giveaway. • Thelma Parker Gym: Craft fair. Waimea School Field • Waimea Homestead Farmers Market: Pop-up yard sale from cars, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., with a portion of proceeds benefiting Waimea Elementary and Middle schools. Parker School • Waimea Town Market/performing arts: Outdoor market with fresh produce, food and artisan booths open 7:30 a.m.- noon; drum performances by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Kohala-Waimea at 10 and 11 a.m. Pukalani Stables • 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Kamuela Farmers Market: Museum open house, farmers market, craft and food booths, cherry tree planting. W.M. Keck Observatory headquarters • 10 a.m.-2 p.m., solar telescope viewing: Keck and the West Hawaii Astronomy Club set up solar telescopes for public viewing and answers questions on the front lawn. Kamuela Liquors • Sake tasting: noon-3 p.m. Ginger Farm • Japanese home tour/tea tasting/ craft: Self-guided tour through traditional Japanese-style home and garden. Cherry tea is served and art students assist attendees to make a cherry blossom-hanging scroll. Petting zoo. Kukio Hale Hawaiian Homes • 7 a.m.-noon, Waimea Nui Farmers Market. Waimea Country Lodge-Lindsey Road • Offering discounted rates on deluxe, superior and standard rooms, plus kitchenettes, during the festival weekend; ask for promo code “Cherry Blossom 2017,” 885- 4100. Parker Ranch Historic Homes • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free, self-guided tours of Mana Hale and Puuopelu; the local feather hui offers feather displays and demonstrations. IVY ASHE/Tribune-Herald Ruth Dick of Waimea, left, and Josh Black of Honokaa demonstrate how to care for bonsai at the 2016 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival.
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