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Fashion for a Cause

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Fashion for a Cause

Molokai Filipina to compete in Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Pageant

Local resident and business owner Suzette Parraga-Kahana will be representing Molokai this year at the upcoming Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Scholarship & Charity Pageant, a state-wide competition held every year to raise scholarship funds for Filipino youth. This year’s pageant will take place on Oahu July 13.

Earlier this year, members of the Molokai Filipino Community Council, a subsidiary of the United Filipino Council of Hawaii (UFCH), asked Parraga-Kahana to represent Molokai in this year’s pageant. Her participation would qualify youths of Filipino descent from Molokai to apply for scholarships through the UFCH, said Parraga-Kahana.…

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Ho`omana Hou Graduation 2012

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

Ho`omana Hou Graduation 2012

Ohana gathered at Kulana `Oiwi Halau last Friday to celebrate the graduation of three Ho`omana Hou seniors, Brandon Lu`uloa-Ka`auwai, Kylee Dudoit-English and Danielle Mersberg. The ceremony included testimony from the underclassmen and hula and oli performed by all students. For the graduating seniors, their kumu tied kihei around their shoulders, symbolizing status and maturity. Their parents placed a lei kukui around their necks to recognize the knowledge the students gained.

Ho’omana Hou is a private high school started in 2004 and run by the Molokai Community Service Council (MCSC) that focuses on culture-based education.…

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75 and Counting

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

75 and Counting

Library celebrates 75th anniversary

“Libraries are not just warehouses for books,” said Greg Kahn, President of the Friends of the Molokai Public Library. “They are experiential.”

After 75 years of operations, many members of the community have formed their own special relationships with Molokai Public Library. For some, it is a meeting place for the literary-minded, for others it offers a setting for music and cultural performances, and for everyone, it is a place to learn something new.

Last week, the library held its 75th anniversary celebration on the front lawn, which featured music from local bands, mele and hula by `O Hina I Ka Malama and guest speakers from across the state.…

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Help Develop the Historic Preservation Plan

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

DLNR News Release

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) is holding community meetings statewide in May on all islands to provide opportunity for public input on the development of the State Historic Preservation Plan for the next five years. The meeting on Molokai will be held on May 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Molokai High School Cafeteria.

“Historic sites are tangible evidence of a colorful, rich heritage and provide the community with a sense of continuity,” said Pua Aiu, SHPD administrator. “The programs and services offered by SHPD are designed to promote the use and maintenance of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of Hawaii’s citizens and visitors.”…

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May Day 2012

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

May Day 2012

May Day, known as Lei Day in Hawaii, is celebrated annually by Molokai schools. Every school features a May Day court of student representatives of every island, wearing the colors symbolic of each.  Here are a selection of photos from the various celebrations.…

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Molokai Throwback Jam

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Molokai Throwback Jam

Community Contributed

By Paulele Alcon

Molokai, I hope you’re ready for the biggest and most anticipated show to ever hit the Friendly Isle. This Thursday, HI Finest Clothing presents the Molokai Throwback Jam 2012 Featuring Fiji, The Mana’o Company and Bruddah Waltah. Molokai has seen some pretty big shows over the years, but nothing quite like this one. It’s been years since these local music pioneers blessed our island with their music, and they are all going to be performing together on one stage in one night.

Fiji, The Mana`o Company and Bruddah Waltah all share multiple Na Hoku Awards, been in the business for over 20 years each, sold out shows all over the world, and all share a common love for Molokai.…

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Hail to the Hall

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Hail to the Hall

Renovations to Kalaupapa’s Paschoal Hall celebrated

Paschoal Community Hall, formerly known as Kalaupapa Social Hall,  was once the center of Kalaupapa’s social life, but it had been years since the building was fully usable – until last week. Kalaupapa residents and patients celebrated the unofficial reopening and blessing of the 97-year-old hall, the settlement’s largest historic building, which was recently renovated and restored by the National Park Service (NPS).

History

The hall was built in 1916 as a place “for coming together, for socializing, for ‘talk story,’” according to the NPS website.  It was used to host silent movies, dances, amateur theater performances and concerts.…

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Art and Aina

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Art and Aina

Molokai college completes first outdoor studio art class

Local artists and artist-hopefuls were able to explore their own talents last semester as part of University of Hawaii-Maui College, Molokai’s first art studio class, Outdoor Studio Art 190. The fruits of their labors are currently on display at the college.

“It’s good to see artists developing their own style and personal enjoyment in art,” said instructor Heather Williams, who will also be teaching Intro to Painting Course –Art 123 in the fall. The students, who ranged from 18-year-olds to kupuna, were instructed to focus on natural sites as much as art concepts.…

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Healthy Babies 2012

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Healthy Babies 2012

This year’s Healthy Baby Contest, hosted by Na Pu`uwai, featured 12 of Molokai’s cutest keiki. It was held at Kaunakakai School’s Ho`olaulea on Friday, where the small contestants crawled their way to big prizes.

First Place: Kayani Rapanot-Casino, daughter of Mahailia Rapanot-McGuire and Justin Casino

First Runner Up: Dailee-Ann Angco, daughter of Arlan and Hinano Angco

Second Runner Up: Shania-Ann Greenleaf, daughter of Christina and Travis Greenleaf

Photos and Captions by Eileen Chao.…

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Molokai Library 75th Anniversary

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Molokai Library 75th Anniversary

Hawaii State Public Library System News Release

The Molokai Public Library will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with special music, hula, and dance on the front lawn, and exhibits in the library on Wednesday, May 23. This free, public event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m.

The Molokai Public Library opened on May 21, 1937 and provides the only public library services for the island. The library’s Bookmobile has provided services to various schools and outlying areas since 1954. On July 17, 1993, Molokai Public Library was placed on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.

Exhibits will feature paintings and artwork by various artists, quilts, First Book Molokai display and literacy activities, books about Molokai and by Molokai authors, and a Molokai Public Library slide show and picture albums.…

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