February 2010

‘AINA In Schools Nutrition Training Dates
Thursday, Feb 11

HONOLULU SCHOOLS
Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.


NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS
Thursday Feb. 25, 2010
9:00-11:00 a.m.


WINDWARD SCHOOLS
Friday Feb. 26, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.


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Kokua Festival Important Dates
Monday, Feb 1

  • 2.13 - Kokua Festival and STAR 101.9 Beach Clean-Ups
  • 2.14 & 2.15 - Beach Clean-Ups Pre-Sale
  • 2.20 - Hawai’i Residents ONLY Kokua Festival Tickets On Sale
  • 2.21 - General Kokua Festival Tickets On Sale
  • 4.23 & 4.24 -2010 KOKUA FESTIVAL!

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January 2010

‘AINA In Schools - Nutrition Docent Trainings
Friday, Jan 1

  • Honolulu Schools Mon 1.4, 9-11am
  • North Shore Schools Tues 1.5, 9-11am
  • Windward Schools Thurs 1.7, 9-11am


Garden Parties
Friday, Jan 1

  • Mon 1.18 Waikiki Elementary
  • Tues 1.26 Sunset Beach Elementary
  • Wed 1.27 Waialae Elementary
  • Sat 1.30 Aikahi Elementary

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December 2009

‘Simplify the Holidays’ Outreach Events:
Tuesday, Dec 1



August 2009

‘AINA IS Nutrition Docent Trainings
Monday, Aug 24 at Waikiki Elem.

• Wednesday, August 26th Aikahi Elem.
• Friday, August 28th Sunset Elem

To volunteer at any of the garden parties or as a nutrition docent in the schools, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)



‘AINA IS Garden Parties
Saturday, Aug 22 at Ala Wai

• Waikiki, 8/22
• Wai’alae, 8/29
• ‘Aikahi, 8/29
• Sunset Beach Elem, 9/5
• Ahuimanu, 9/12



Kanu Hawai’i's Eat Local Challenge
Saturday, Aug 8 - Saturday, Aug 15


KanuHawaii.org



July 2009

Earthdance Film Festival
Sunday, Jul 26 at 3 pm (for families) Saturday, August 1 at 7 pm (for grown-ups)

Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival for Families
UH Mānoa Art Auditorium, Free.  Click here for more info.



Hawai’i Conservation Week
Sunday, Jul 26 - August 1, Multiple Sites

In addition to it’s annual conference, the Hawai’i Conservation Alliance has several activities planned for Conservation Week. Many are free and open to the public. Check their calendar of events.



Green Market in Downtown Honolulu
Friday, Jul 24 - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Fort Street Mall

We’ll be sharing a tent with Slow Food O’ahu Chapter and will have news about the “Time for Lunch” campaign.



‘AINA In Schools School Garden Basics Teacher Training
Wednesday, Jul 22

Get details here.



‘AINA In Schools School Garden Basics Teacher Training
Saturday, Jul 18

Get details here.



Hale’iwa Arts Festival
Saturday, Jul 18 -19 at Hale'iwa Beach Park

Check us out in the community tent! Bring your reusable water bottle—we’ll have a water station there for refills.



Visit the ‘AINA In Schools booth at the Hawai’i State Farm Fair
Saturday, Jul 18 - 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday, July 19 - 9 am to 5 pm

More info at Hawai’i State Farm Fair



Plastic Free Hale’iwa Booth at the Hale’iwa Farmer’s Market
Sunday, Jul 12 - 9 am to 1 pm

Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags and water bottles! Visit Hale’iwa Farmers’ Market



June 2009

Green Earth Media Presents the O’ahu Premiere of: FUEL
Friday, Jun 26 6:30 pm at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

Come early (doors open 4:30 pm) to visit the partner booths and stay after the screening to listen to a guest panel including the director, Josh Tickell. Make sure to buy your tickets early for this great film!  10% of proceeds go to the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation!
See the FUEL poster for more info.



Answers & Actions Educational Quarterly Events
Friday, Jun 19 - 6:30-8:30 pm

Presented by Sierra Club O’ahu Group in partnership with The Green House and Hawai’i Beekeepers Association

Manoa Gardens Elder Care Center, 2790 Kahaloa Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822



KaBOOM playground building at YMCA Camp Erdman
Monday, Jun 1 - 6

For more info contact: YMCA Camp Erdman at 637-4615 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)



May 2009

Hawai’i Bike & Walk to School Day
Tuesday, May 12

This is the first year Hawai’i will have a formal Bike to School Day! Plan a safe route to your school.  Bikeability and walkability checklists can be found at www.SafeRoutesInfo.org and can be completed by parent volunteers.  Some ideas for activities can be found here and at www.WalkToSchool-USA.org.



Hoa ‘Aina o Makaha - Open House
Saturday, May 2 , 2-5 pm

Hoa ‘Aina o Makaha



April 2009

Friends of Wai’alae School Earth Day 2009: Many Peoples, One Earth
Saturday, Apr 25 – 9 am – 2 pm

Global Village, Backyard Gardening Store, Keiki Swap Meet, And More…

 



Kokua Online Auction
Wednesday, Apr 22 – May 1st

KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org



YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, Apr 18

Bishop Museum



March 2009

Farm to Cafeteria Conference
Thursday, Mar 19 - 21, 2009 – Portland, Oregon

FarmToCafeteriaConference.com



Kids Making a Difference
Saturday, Mar 7 - 7th Annual Service Learning Conference

Register online by February 15th at YouthServiceHawaii.org



February 2009

The Dangers of Eating Genetically Engineered Foods
Sunday, Feb 22 in Hale'iwa

An informative state-wide tour with author Jeffrey Smith
Please visit HawaiiSEED.org for dates, locations & times



Kokua Calendar Contest Deadline
Friday, Feb 20


January 2009

Garden Party Dates:
Thursday, Jan 1

• 1.14.09 Wai’alae
• 1.17.09 ‘Aikahi and Ala Wai
• 1.24.09 Sunset Beach
• 1.24.09 Ahuimanu
• 1.31.09 Waikiki



Nutrition Training Dates:
Thursday, Jan 1

• 1.12.09 Honolulu schools training
• 1.14.09 Windward schools training
• 1.16.09 North Shore schools training



December 2008

Sundance Channel highlights Kokua’s past five years.  Air times:
Tuesday, Dec 23 at 9:35 PM

  • Thursday 12/25/2008 at 10:00 AM
  • Friday 12/26/2008 at 10:35 AM
  • Sunday 12/28/2008 at 3:35 PM
  • Sunday 12/28/2008 at 2:00 AM


  • ‘AINA IS School Garden Basics
    Saturday, Dec 13

    A free garden workshop for Hawai’i educators.



    Holiday Kids’ Stuff Exchange
    Saturday, Dec 13 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location:  Sunset Beach Elementary

    The SBES Holiday Kids’ Stuff Exchange is promoted in partnership with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation’s Simplify the Holidays Campaign.



    Beach Clean Up
    Sunday, Dec 7 at 9:00-11:00 am

    Location:  Magic Island/Ala Moana



    The Green Market Gift Fair
    Saturday, Dec 6 at 9 am - 2 pm

    Location:  Church of the Crossroads



    November 2008

    Green Drinks Hale’iwa
    Thursday, Nov 20 at 6:00 - 8:00 pm

    Breakers Restaurant & Bar - North Shore Marketplace
    **Co-sponsored by Hawai’i SEED with the Hawaii Cooperative of Organic Farmers (HICOF)**



    ‘AINA IS Parent Night
    Wednesday, Nov 19


    Lahaina Town Clean Up
    Sunday, Nov 16 at noon

    Maui - Kamehameha Iki Beach Park next to the 505



    KEAP deadline Nov.14
    Friday, Nov 14

    Proposals must be postmarked by Fri., Nov. 14.  Mahalo!



    ‘AINA IS School Garden Basics
    Saturday, Nov 8

    A free garden workshop for Hawai’i educators.



    Arbor Day Tree Give Away
    Saturday, Nov 8

    See link for Hawai’i State events:
    ArborDayHawai’i.org



    Vote the Environment reminder
    Tuesday, Nov 4 Election Day

    VoteTheEnvironment.org



    October 2008

    Green Drinks Hale’iwa - THIRD THURSDAY each month!
    Thursday, Oct 16 at 6:00 – 8:00 pm

    GreenDrinks.org
    Breakers Restaurant & Bar



    “The Trash Heap” premieres
    Monday, Oct 13


    ‘AINA IS School Garden Basics workshop for teachers
    Saturday, Oct 11


    Walk to School Day
    Wednesday, Oct 8