2007 Calendar of Events for Outrigger Hotels in Hawaii

Island of Hawaii (Big Island)

Kona Underwater Photographers Club
April 25, May 23, July 25, August 22 & September 26, 2007. 7 to 8 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Meet members of the club and enjoy recent photography of unique marine life found in pristine waters off of the Kona reef. Topics vary with invited guest speakers.
Information: Craig Duncan, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
808-324-2553

Fifth Annual E Hula Mai Kaua
September 2007
Registration fee
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Presented by Keauhou Resort, this much anticipated hula competition features Hula Palua, an unusual, interactive couples-style of dance. Teams compete in multiple age divisions.
Information: Craig Duncan, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
808-324-2553

Holistic Hawaii Expo
September 8 & 9, 2007
Registration fee
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
This annual wellness event highlights speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, and the Starry Starry Night Hana Hou Party with a lavish whole food buffet and dancing. Special room rates available for participants.
Information: 808-447-9228 or expo@holistic-hawaii.com.

Legends of Madame Pele and Keauhou
October 26, 2007. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Join Hawaii’s storytellers as they share tales of Madame Pele, Hawaii’s goddess of fire, and about the Keauhou area. Held under the stars in the hotel’s Royal Gardens.
Information: Craig Duncan, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
808-324-2553

Kumula’au
November 3, 2007. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Free and open to the public
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Celebrate Arbor Day and learn about such native Hawaiian plants as milo, akoko and halapepe. Presented in conjunction with the Department of Land & Natural Resources and the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens.
Information: Craig Duncan, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
808-324-2553

King Kalakaua Tribute
November 16-17, 2007
Free and open to the public
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Guests are welcome to join Outrigger as it honors the last king reigning of Hawaii. Expect to hear the Hawaiian language spoken by keiki and adults for this special olelo Hawaii competition and workshop. Kalakaua known as the Merrie Monarch was credited for reviving the hula. More than 15 Kona area hula halau (schools) will perform in his honor.

Ongoing Cultural Programs
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
Open to hotel guests only
Guests can enjoy a number of free cultural programs offered throughout the week. Learn the basics of Hawaiian chanting, beginning hula, or conversational Hawaiian language with Hawaiian cultural expert and hula teacher Kumu Keala Ching.

Go on a fascinating cultural property tour to explore the numerous historic treasures located on the hotel grounds. View a charming keiki (children) hula show in the Verandah lounge, or visit with island kupuna (elders) as they "talk story" and present their crafts. Call for schedule information.
Information: Craig Duncan, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
808-324-2553

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