E Ala E Holokū Ball: Save The Date – Nov. 4 (Sat)! Join us for our 2nd Annual Holokū Ball in honor of our Hulu Kūpuna (Precious Elders), at The Westin Crystal City in Arlington, VA, 5:00PM – 10:00PM. Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar) and Dinner Buffet Silent and Live Auctions Holokū Pageant to highlight the beauty of Hawaiian formal wear. Award-winning entertainer extraordinaire, Kamakakēhau Fernandez, will grace us with his beautiful falsetto-style singing, accompanied by hula dancers from our community!
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We welcome sponsors and auction item donations to support our event. If interested, be sure to contact us!
Tickets will go on sale in early October. If you want to be contacted as soon as tickets are available to the public, please email us at info@ealaehcc.org.
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CNHA Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention E Ala E was fortunate to send Aunty Ku`ulei and Leihua to the June 19 – 22, 2023 CNHA Convention in Las Vegas, the first convention held outside of Hawai`i. The atmosphere was full of aloha, and both felt a deep sense of place and reconnection to their culture and `āina (land). It was also a great networking opportunity to share mana`o with colleagues, make new friends, and engage in meaningful discussions regarding kuleana (responsibilities) of nā kānaka maoli (native Hawaiians). The Pop-Up Mākeke (Market) featured vendors selling Hawaiian-designed items such as clothes, bed linens, bags, shell necklaces and lauhala, to name a few! |
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Blessing On June 12, OHA hosted a reception at its new offices in Washington, D.C. E Ala E was honored to perform the Blessing Ceremony. Mahalo to Leihua and daughter, Nalei, for the beautiful oli! As most who attended were from “back home,” it was so “local” to see the entrance full of shoes and slippers! “You can take me out of Hawai`i, but you can’t take the Hawai`i out of me!” |
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King Kamehameha the Great Lei Draping Ceremony in Washington, D.C. | Sunday, June 11, 2023 We are grateful to have shared lei, oli, and aloha at this year's Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Washington, D.C. |
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University of Hawai’i at Mānoa College of Education: STEMS² Symposium | June 27-29, 2023 Returning to this yearʻs symposium as a speaker and attendee nourishes the soul. Mahalo nui to mentor and dear friend Dr. Tara OʻNeil and the STEMS² ʻohana for making this year’s symposium unforgettable. This year’s theme is grounded in the value of Aʻo (to teach and learn in a reciprocal relationship), to create inclusive, interactive spaces to experience multiple voices in various formats to showcase the brilliance of the information shared. |
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Louden County Library: Kamehameha the Great Presentation We enjoyed sharing the Moʻolelo (story) of Kamehameha the Great with the Louden County Community. Mahalo Rust Library for requesting his moʻolelo. |
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Hālau O `Aulani Ho`olaule`a Some folks from E Ala E attended a fun event on June 24 (Sat) and had a blast! Great to see hula brothers and sisters from way back when, and Aunty Cathy Teriipaia and Uncle David Tiave, who came all the way from Hawai`i!! Ho`omaika`i e Hālau O `Aulani! |
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Nov 4 (Sat): Save the Date Join us for our 2nd Annual Holokū Ball in honor of our Hulu Kūpuna (Precious Elders), at The Westin Crystal City in Arlington, VA, 5:00PM – 10:00PM. We welcome sponsors and auction item donations to support our event. If interested, be sure to contact us! Tickets will go on sale in early October. If you want to be contacted as soon as tickets are available to the public, please email us at info@ealaehcc.org. |
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Jul 6-24: CAPALDC is accepting applications for their 2023-2026 Board of Directors! For more info and to apply by July 24, visit http://bit.ly/CAPALBoardApp23. |
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Jul 19 (Wed): HŌʻEA: ʻĀina Back: Honoring Native Hawaiian Advocacy • Pōʻakolu, ʻIulai 19, 5-7PM HST. RSVP for Zoom attendance at https://tinyurl.com/hoea-july19. |
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Jul 29 (Sat): Come join Kumu Māhealani Uchiyama and Hālau Ka Ua Tuahine for their East Coast "Workshops with Māhealani Uchiyama". Hula 12:00PM – 2PM and/or Mehura (Tahitian Hula) 2:30PM – 4:30PM. The cost is $60 / One class or $100 / Both classes. Click here for more details. |
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Aug 4-5 (Fri-Sat): Virgina Beach PolyFest 2023 is back! People in the Hampton Roads area will be gearing up for what has grown to become the largest Polynesian festival on the East Coast. There will be many performances and activities, as well as vendors making "onolicious grinds" and selling island arts and crafts. Groups travel from northern Virginia, North Carolina, and even Florida to perform over the two-day period. Click here to learn more and join the fun! |
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Aug 7 (Mon): Hawai'i FoundHer Information Session - FoundHer empowers women-led businesses rooted in culture and community for growth. We are looking for our next cohort of Native Hawaiian, Asian American, & Pacific Islander women entrepreneurs committed to an abundance mindset and equity. Interested in applying to become a FoundHer? Join our team and co-founders, Bella Hughes and Gloria Lau, via Zoom at 12:00PM EST to learn more. |
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Aug 12 (Sat): Piha Aloha presents their 3rd annual "Aloha 2 Summer" Live Hawaiian music will feature Kupono and the Piha Aloha Band, Hula, Tahitian, Fire-knife dancing, and various Hawaiian/Island theme vendors. Bring the ohana for a day filled with Aloha. Open to the public, family-friendly, FREE admission. Join them at Backbay Brewhouse Farmhouse, 1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. |
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Aug 19 (Sat): The 38th annual Pacific Fun Day at the Annapolis Area Christian School, Kirby Athletic Center, 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144. Doors open at 10AM. A full day of Hawaiian entertainment is planned to include groups like Kūpono and Polynesian dance groups, vendors, and food! Stop by and visit our booth to learn more about upcoming events! Tickets are $5 per person (8 & under are free). |
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Interested in sharing something in our Newsletter? How about a special event or announcement? Please send an email to: Marilyn@ealaehcc.org |
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