Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will continue its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout August. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these special events:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will continue its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout August. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these special events:
l Haku Mele, a Hawaiian songwriting retreat: Hawaiian music and language experts offer a three-day retreat to create original Hawaiian compositions. It will be Aug. 3-5 in Kilauea Military Camp’s Koa Room.
l A lecture titled “Monumental Architecture of Micronesia” will be given at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, in the Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium.
l Ukulele lessons will be held on Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.
l Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer and ukulele player Diana Aki, perform Aug. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m.
l The United States Mint will feature Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a commemorative 2012 quarter-dollar coin to be released Aug. 29. Join mint representatives and coin enthusiasts for a presentation on American currency at 7 p.m., Aug. 28, in the Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium.