Kanaloa Kaho’olawe Fundraising Farm Dinner at Makena Golf & Beach Club 5-8pm Dec 14
Kanaloa Kaho’olawe Fundraising Farm Dinner at Makena Golf & Beach Club
Honors Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana and Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission
Makena, Maui, Hawaii – Makena Golf & Beach Club will host I Ola Kanaloa, a fundraising dinner event honoring local organizations Protect Kaho'olawe ‘Ohana (PKO) and Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) for their work towards supporting Kaho?olawe. All proceeds from the event will benefit the honorees. The event will be held on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Makena Golf & Beach Club's Nuulu Farm.
I Ola Kanaloa aims to encourage the health and vitality of Kanaloa spaces: the ocean, wind currents, particular marine life, underground fresh water and ancestral knowledge. The event is set to celebrate the two organizations that play critical roles in remembering, reconnecting and practicing in the spaces of Kanaloa.
The dinner will be held at Naulu Farm overlooking the club’s organically-minded farm named for, inspired by, and designed to reflect the N?ulu wind and cloud bridge of the area. Created by Makena Golf & Beach Club's ‘?iwi Resources and Stewardship Director CJ Elizares, Naulu Farm is part of Makena's larger effort to support the connection of the Naulu cloud bridge from Ulupalakua to Kaho'olawe. The soon-to-begin, low dryland reforestation effort will continue an effort to return native place-based plants to Honua'ula, reaffirming the relationship between ??ina and k?naka.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized and chosen to highlight the incredible work of the KIRC. This acknowledgment is a testament to the shared efforts and unwavering commitment to Kaho'olawe. Together, we strive to restore and protect Kanaloa ensuring its legacy as a symbol of resilience, cultural heritage, and environmental stewardship for generations to come,” said Ashley Razo, Public Information Specialist for KIRC.
“PKO’s and KIRC’s shared mission to K?kulu ke Ea a Kanaloa – that the life and spirit of Kanaloa build and take form – is so incredibly awe-inspiring and important to support. From across the channel, our ??iwi Resources team works to echo their potent vision – to once again clothe the Honua?ula and Kaho?olawe slopes with native plants, to preserve healthy reef ecosystems, to recognize Kanaloa as a living spiritual entity, and to uplift Native Hawaiian lifeways and practices,” said Leahi Hall, Community Engagement Director, Makena Golf & Beach Club.
The Naulu cloud bridge is a unique meteorological phenomenon in the Honua'ula region of Maui. It forms when trade winds interact with warm air rising from the island causing condensation and forming a bridge-like cloud band that stretches from the top of Honua‘ula to the island of Kaho'olawe. This cloud formation typically occurs in the afternoons and is crucial for the area’s ecosystem, contributing to the island's rainfall and supporting its diverse flora and fauna.
"We are grateful for the support and honored by the recognition of the PKO’s unwavering commitment to Kanaloa Kaho’olawe and aloha ‘?ina. In healing the island, we are reminded of the importance of working to protect the lands and waters of our own island, Maui. Mahalo for joining us in this journey,” said Lopaka Aiwohi, leader of the PKO.
Tickets for the event are $150 per person. The event includes delicious food and drink, live entertainment by Marja Lehua Apisaloma and Gilbert Emata, and beautiful views of Pu?u ?la?i and Kaho?olawe beyond. Seating is limited and is based on a first-to-register basis.
To buy tickets, visit:
Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana - Buy Tickets Here
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve: Buy Tickets Here
When purchasing tickets, please note your donations are for this fundraiser: I Ola Kanaloa
For more information regarding this event and future community events at the M?kena Golf & Beach Club, visit: https://www.makenainfo.com/iolakanaloa
About Protect Kaho'olawe ‘Ohana
The Protect Kaho’olawe ‘Ohana was founded in 1976 to lead an islands’ wide grassroots aloha ??ina movement of Native Hawaiians and Hawaii residents with a focus on ending the U.S. Navy's military abuse and use of Kaho’olawe and to heal the islands' natural and cultural resources. In 1977, two 'Ohana members, George Jarrett Helm and James Kimo Mitchell, disappeared in the ocean off Kaho‘olawe during a peaceful occupation protesting the bombing. As a result of a civil suit, Aluli vs. Brown, military exercises ended in 1990 and the island was returned to the State of Hawaii in 1994. The movement that grew around the island eventually expanded across the pae ??ina, activating Native Hawaiian communities to embrace the kuleana of a cultural stewardship of Hawaiian lands. The ‘Ohana now works with the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission through the Palapala 'Aelike Kahu??ina (Stewardship Agreement) to access Kaho’olawe and serve as stewards of its natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit www.protectkahoolaweohana.org.
About Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission
Administratively attached to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) was established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1993 to manage the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. Its mission is to implement the vision for Kaho‘olawe Island in which the kino (body) of Kaho‘olawe is restored and n? po?e o Hawaii (the people of Hawaii) care for the land. The Commission has pledged to provide for the meaningful and safe use of Kaho‘olawe for the purpose of the traditional and cultural practices of the native Hawaiian people and to undertake the restoration of the island and its waters. The organization is managed by a seven-member Commission and a committed staff. For more information, call (808) 243-5020 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.
About Makena Golf & Beach Club
The M?kena Golf & Beach Club (MGBC) is a private residential community developed by Discovery Land Company, whose core philosophy is to celebrate each property's natural character and develop communities focused on family and memory-making. MGBC is committed to continuing to learn about and honor Makena, providing a sustainability plan, growing it?s ??iwi Resources & Stewardship Department, and engaging and supporting community through Aloha Makena – thoughtful reciprocal exchange. For more information, visit www.makenainfo.com
Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Categories: Fundraiser, Food & Beverage
Makena Golf & Beach Club located at 5415 Makena Alanui, Kihei, HI 96753 in South Maui
Phone: 808-330-3342 Email: info@makenagbc.com Website: https://makenagolfandbeachclub.com/about-makena
Contact: Adrian Kamalii Phone: 8085897367
Email: Website: makenainfo.com/iolakanaloa
