Mālama(Care) Honua(Earth)

Although it is still Winter in Hawai’i, it is considered Spring for all of us here on the East Coast. Spring is an exciting time for all of us as warmer days approach. We celebrate this time of year with Winter behind us and make efforts to spend more time outdoors hiking, barbecuing, gardening, and bike riding. With increased outdoor activity, it is no surprise that increases in outdoor waste (trash) and car travel (air pollution) also increase. Letʻs all pledge to Mālama Honua this day and every day by remembering the three Rʻs: 

#1-REDUCE Use less stuff, decrease your consumption and minimize waste.

#2-REUSE Use common materials again for the same purpose or something different.

#3-RECYCLE Collect, process, and sell products made from old materials. 

Jack Johnson: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - 3 R Song:

Letʻs all be better stewards of our land and serve as an excellent example for our children. 

National Geographic: Kids Take Action Against Ocean 

"Kuahui like i ka hana." (Let everybody pitch in and work together.) - Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #323

E Pena Kākou! (Letʻs Paint!) Workshop - Saturday, April 24 (10 am-12 pm)

Unleash your inner artist and join us for a fun morning of painting and mingling. Hope to see you there!

• The entire family is welcome.
• Meet and interact with others online
• Follow along with the artist
• Cost-effective supply list 
• Fun talk-story and sharing moments

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021

Time: 10am - 12pm EST

Location: Virtual

Team: Leihua (Host), Moani (Artist), Kalia (Mixer)

Materials: Student will supply their own

Cost: Free

Register today at www.ealaehcc.org

Keiki Vibrancy Series: Session 2 - ʻĀina (Land)

Due to the huge success of the first part of our FREE Keiki Vibrancy Series, be sure to  join us for our next 6-week installment covering ʻāina (land). Starting Sunday, April 25, we will begin to explore Hawaiʻi in greater detail by learning the following:

• The Hawaiian islands
• How to grow and care for a plant
• Ways to care for ʻāina (land)
• Tech Time-Outs(outdoor family activities)
• Create art/gardening projects.
• Sing songs.  

Classes are held Online

Who: All Welcome (Focus Group: Ages 4-12)

What: FREE Virtual 6-Week Series

When: Sundays, 11AM - 11:30AM (EST)

Register today at www.ealaehcc.org

Photo credit: University of Hawai`i

Onolicious

LOCAL-STYLE OXTAIL SOUP

For those who love Oxtail Soup, you’ll know what a “comfort” food this is, especially on a cold winter night! If, however, your keiki (children) are a little skittish when they see the large chunks of oxtail, simply break off some meat and add it to saimin (ramen) noodles in the broth for more “keiki-friendly” eating!

Ingredients

• 6 lbs. of oxtail, blanched and drained
• 2 cups raw, shelled peanuts
• 6 - 8 shiitake mushrooms, soaked and cut in half or thirds
• 3 star anise prongs
• 2 tsp Hawaiian salt
• 1½ inch piece of ginger, smashed plus a few pieces for ginger shoyu
• 2 - 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 quarts water
• 1 - 2 chicken bouillon cubes 

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a pot and bring to boil.
2. Simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
3. Use a gravy separator to remove the oil or skim oil off the top.
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Optional: Add ¼ cup good whiskey 30 minutes before done.
6. Use a garlic press to squeeze the juice out of a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger and mix with shoyu. Serve on the side.
7. Top with green onions or cilantro, to taste. 

Note: If you like your peanuts firm or on the crunchier side, add them in the last hour.

Did You Know ...

… that Hawai`i is home to a U.S. National Monument that’s bigger than ALL other U.S. National Parks combined? The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is a linear band of islands, peaks and cays with coves, coral reefs and submerged banks surrounded by ocean that spans a distance of approximately 1,250 miles. In 2006, George W. Bush established this UNESCO World Heritage site as Marine National Monument, which was expanded by President Barack Obama to include an even larger perimeter of ocean waters. Papahānaumokuākea is more than twice the size of Texas, yet this vast site is seldomly visited because of its remote location northwest of Kaua`i. It actually pre-dates Kaua`i, consisting of the first string of volcanic masses along the hot spot trail.

EHCC Activities

Apr 25-May 30 (Sun): EHCC is pleased to present the second part of the Rise! Keiki Vibrancy Series featuring, ‘Āina (Land). The time is from 11AM - 11:45AM EST. Cost: Free! Register here.

Community Connections

Apr 2 (Fri): PAʻI Foundation is pleased to present, "Pua Maeʻole" an intermediate/advanced level hula class with Kumu Hula Robert Uluwehi Cazimero. It is expected that students will have a working knowledge of the hula and have had several years of hula experience under a master teacher. You should have mastered all hula gestures, footwork, and terminology. Time is 1PM HST (7PM EST). Cost: $40. Register here.

April: Cooking Hawaiian Style presented by St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai`i features Na Leo Pilimehanaʻs own Lehua Kalima, who focuses on the wide range of cooking styles and influences found in typical local Hawaiian cooking. Watch this month's episodes or catch up on previous episodes here.

April: Haka Entertainment Presents the Moonlight Mele Concert Series, throughout the month of April. Watch this month's concerts here.

Apr 16 and 23 (Fri): Kuana Torres Kahele is pleased to present a variety of hula workshops in April, from beginners to intermediate. Time and costs vary. To learn more, click here.

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Please send an email to: Marilyn@ealaehcc.org