Oahu-Wai'anae Chapter Potluck/Meeting

07/03/2017 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM HT

Admission

Free

Location

Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe
86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd
Waianae, HI 96792
United States of America

Summary

Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe, 6:30p-8p

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Aloha HFUU members & friends!

UPCOMING HFUU WAI'ANAE CHAPTER GATHERING

When: Monday, July 3rd
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe

What to Expect:

Sustainable Community Building with
Father Gigi of Hoa 'Aina O Makaha.
http://www.hoaainaomakaha.org/

1 Year Anniversary of the Wai'anae Chapter!

SPREAD THE WORD!

Monday, August 7th at 6:30pm
HFUU Wai'anae Chapter Gathering
HFUU island-wide O'ahu Chapter hui

We're so happy to have had such a beautiful year of collaboration & education through our involvement with HFUU! To honor this milestone, we will be celebrating with the team that has made the growth of the Hawai'i Farmers' Union United possible for our anniversary gathering. As we have divided into regional Chapters on the island, we believe it couldn't be more on time for all of us to come together again!

Join us for an evening in the celebration of resilient, vital & productive agricultural systems!

Guest presenters include:

Vince Mina, President HFUU
Representative of HFUU Waimanalo Chapter
Representative of HFUU North Shore Chapter
Live music
& More !

Please share this event with anyone who might be interested!

Updates & Opportunities

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Farm Fest at Kahumana Organic Farms! The festival theme is “Cultivating Change” in ourselves, our community and our future prosperity. Kahumana Farm is furthering the State’s goals for food security through regenerative organic agriculture. youth education programs, rehabilitation services for those in need and stewardship of our 'Aina. Growing delicious pono food for our islands is at the center of it all!

Makeke Wai'anae - A Farmers' & Green Market offers support!

Become a member of HFUU Wai'anae Chapter, & receive a $5 Gift Certificate to the Makeke Wai'anae Farmers' Market!

What's Happening on the Leeward Coast?

The HFUU Wai'anae Chapter community calendar is a platform to showcase events and workshops on the west coast that support sustainable agriculture and community.

If you are interested in contributing to the community calendar, please contact Olivia Watkins at owatkins@asi-hawaii.org. When emailing me please include at least the following information:

Event Name
Time & Date
Contact Information
Brief Description of Event

Olivia Watkins, Farmer
Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe
(914) 318-0470 | kahumana.org

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is proud to present its first annual Mauka to Makai. This two day, free event focuses on cultural activities that will connect one's understanding of the symbiotic relationship between the health of the mountains, the health of the ocean and the health of our community. Mauka to Makai activities have been set so that all ages can participate, making this a true family event.

Day 1 (August 5th) will take place at Ka`ala Farm. Participants will enjoy a day of cultural activities and education on traditional ahu`pua`a practices, land resource management, traditional food growing/preparation practices, weaving, and storytelling. Free lunch will beserved and will include locally sourced foods such as kalo and `ulu.

Day 2 (August 6th) will take place at Poka`i Bay. Participants will start the morning off with an educational small debris beach clean-up and the sharing of the historical significance of the Ku`ilioloa Heiau. Na Kama Kai will then begin its ocean clinic which will include oceanawareness education, stand up paddle boarding, canoe paddling, relay races, and swim lessons. Land activities will include the share of experiences on the Hokule'a by Wai`anae crew members, nose flute making, ku`i kalo, weaving, and various keiki activities that will focus onhealth, wellness & culture. Free lunch will be served and will include locally sourced food items, such as kalo, `ulu and fresh local fruits.

Mahalo to our partners and sponsors: Honu`apo, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Na Kama Kai, and Ka`ala Farm