Culture & Art

Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Concert to Celebrate 25 Years

Molokai Dispatch News Release

For more than 25 years, The Molokai Dispatch has been bringing you Molokai news, Molokai style – and now we’re bringing you an awesome family-friendly concert to celebrate!

Molokai-born music sensation Sashamon will perform at Mahana Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 10. Bring your own blankets, beach chairs and beer, and make yourself comfortable while enjoying some of Hawaii’s best jams.

Located at the new Mahana Gardens nursery, expect a beautiful tropical setting that lends itself to good times. With discount admission for kids ($5 for kids under 13, and free for children under 5), families are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 for adults. Proceeds support the island’s only free newspaper.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show goes until midnight. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Sodas and ono BBQ plates will be available for sale, as well as exclusive commemorative Dispatch T-shirts. Drawings and prizes will be held throughout the evening – must be present to win!

Please note the new date and location for this event: Sept. 10 at Mahana Gardens, located 14 miles west of Kaunakakai on the left side of the base of Maunaloa. For more information and to buy tickets, stop by the Dispatch office at the Moore Center or call 552-2781.

Wa`akapaemua Goes the Distance

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Wa`akapaemua Goes the Distance

Community Contributed

By Bozo Dudoit

The Molokai men’s crew paddling for Wa`akapaemua Canoe Club finished third overall out of 22 canoes Aug. 21 at the Great Kahakuloa Long Distance Race, a 35-mile race on Maui. Wa`akapaemua men finished with a time of 3:44.19, just 35 seconds behind first place. Teammates included Asa Ward, John Russell Pheifer, Chad Lima, Keola Kino, Titus Castor, Bozo Dudoit, Clint Labrador, Clancy Wright and Brian Gomes.

Stand Up for the Kingdom

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Hui Kane News Release

The Kingdom of Hawaii, also referred to as the Reinstated Hawaiian Nation, is holding educational classes starting Thursday at 5 p.m. at Mitchell Pauole Center in the conference room. This is also an opportunity for those who want to become participants or citizens of the nation, to start the process. There is an election for the kingdom coming up on Nov. 5, and people will be able to register to vote at the classes. Everyone is welcome to attend. The time has come for us to stand up for our basic human right called sovereignty in Hawaii, and especially on Molokai. This effort is supported by Hui Kane.

Moana’s Halau Receives OHA Grant

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

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