Graduation 2008 - University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Spring Issue 7: May 6, 2008
Volcano Art Center Calendar of Events from page 11
air while volunteering to help preserve the
beauty and diversity of the native, old growth
rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani
Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa
& Old Volcano Roads). Held on the third
Sunday of each month, these work days are a
unique opportunity for individuals, families,
and groups to connect with nature and with
each other while assisting in a variety of needed
tasks, plus learn about the rich mixture of flora
and fauna on the 7.4 acre property. Free. Call
(808) 967-8222.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 2:30
p.m.
“Intermediate Silk Painting” with artist Patti
Pease Johnson. This workshop introduces students
to the process of painting on silk using
wax and the tjanting tool, which creates a resist
line for the dyes. This technique enables the
artist to achieve more realism in completing a
painting. Students learn how to stretch the silk
on a frame, use the wax tjanting tool, and mix
colors directly onto silk. Some experienced with
silk painting recommended but not required.
Open to ages 16 & up. $55 includes supplies
(financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
Register Online!
Monday, June 16, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
6 Saturdays, June 21 - July 26, 2008 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 noon
“Movement & Meditation: Dance for Body &
Mind,” a six-session class with dancer Shizuno
Nasu. Experience movement while balancing
body and mind, centering the self, and creating
energy via physical expression. Class includes
warm-up exercises to stretch and shape the
body and dance movements which are based
on Hara Tanden Chi Energy. This Asian movement
technique increases concentration and
enlightens the spirit through relaxation and
graceful body movements based on F’u (wind),
Sui (water), and Ka (fire). Open to adults of
any level, from beginning to experienced. $75
(financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
Register Online!
Saturday, June 21, 2008 7:30 p.m.
“Hawaiian Music Concert” with Stanceford
Kaina & Leo Nahenahe O Pohai Kealoha. Don’t
miss this evening of traditional Hawaiian music
featuring the sweet falsetto singing styling and
sassy hula ‘auana of these talented Hawai’i
island musicians, singers, and dancers. Kilauea
Military Camp Theater in Hawai’i Volcanoes
National Park. $15 adults / $13 seniors 65 & up
or children 12 & under ($2 more at the door).
Call (808) 967-8222. Order Tickets Online!
Monday, June 23, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
“Making a Scene - Movement, Epiphany &
Transition in Prose,” a writing workshop with
author Louise Wisechild. Books and short
stories are composed of a series of scenes and
transitions which enable the reader to smoothly
follow the action. Effective scenes combine setting,
character, and action to move the story
forward. As the plot crescendos, the main character
has a realization, an epiphany, a change
in circumstance. Learn to develop and revise
scenes at the beginning, near-end, and end of a
story and to use simple plotting. All levels and
genres welcome. $55 (financial aid available).
Call (808) 967-8222. Register Online!
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
“Kilauea Summit Native Plant Communities,”
a workshop with botanist Tim Tunison.
Understand the ecological factors that create
the mosaic of native plants present in Kilauea’s
summit region, get a broad overview of these
ecosystems, learn how to read the landscape,
and identify some common and interesting
species that make up these plant communities.
Tunison leads interpretive walks through the
Ola’a rainforest as well as through the dry ‘ohi’a
scrubland and montane forests of Hawai’i Volcanoes
National Park. $55 includes illustrated
information packet and educational CD (financial
aid available). Call (808) 967-8222.
June 29 - July 10
“Big Island of Hawai’i Odyssey: Earth, Sky,
and Sea - Intergenerational Program.” This 12
day/11 night program, designed for those 55
and older and accompanying youth, ages 9
to 12, visits Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park,
Waimea, and Kailua-Kona, where you can explore
new life forms on a live volcano, gaze at
the stars, and swim with sea turtles and colorful
reef fish... all on one island. $1,956 adult,
$1,856 youth. Call (808) 967-8222. Registration
Information!
Monday, June 30, 2008 9:30 a.m.
“Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour
in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels
through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian
rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail.
The walk introduces individuals, families, and
groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano.
Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological,
and geological features of the area, but also
the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native
Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.,
the weekly walk starts just one mile from the
entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Meet at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus
in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and
Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations
welcome). Call (808) 967-8222.