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Photos from last night’s ‘aha ‘āina at the Waikīkī Aquarium are uploading now. The first hundred or so are up and the rest will be here this evening. Aloha!

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Please be patient. These are the first few of over 1,100 photos which I took at yesterday’s parade. I hope I got some good ones of you. I calculated the file upload would take upwards of 8 hours, so check back later, or tomorrow, for more. — Blaine

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OK, Blaine’s photos are up! Hope I got a good one of you.

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• What:  Kamehameha Schools 82^nd Annual Hoʻolauleʻa
• Theme:  ʻO ka Lama e Hoʻomālamalama -  The Torch That Brings Light
• When:  Saturday, February 25, 2012
• 8:30 am – 4 pm
• Where:  Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Campus, Konia Field
• Who:  Everyone is welcome!
• FREE Admission
• FREE Parking atDamien Memorial School, Kapālama Elementary & HonoluluCommunity College (HCC).  Shuttles run every hour from HCC.

Description: 

Kamehameha Schools Hoʻolauleʻa is a truly Hawaiian celebration that provides a wonderful and unique experience!  Bring your ohana and enjoy the spectacular view from this special mountainside setting.  On stage will be some of Hawaii’s most popular musicians (Touch of Gold, Waipuna, Hoʻokena, Mana’o Company and Nesian N.I.N.E.) along with talents showcased by the extraordinary students of Kamehameha!  Enjoy ʻono food — Hawaiian Plate, Korean Plate, Malasadas, BBQ Sticks & much more.  Keiki and teens will love the Inflatables, Rides, Dunking Booth, Crafts & Games.  Unique shopping includes the charming Country Store, Haku Lei, Silent Auction, Garden Shop, Island Crafts and ‘onolicious Kamehameha brownies & package mix to try at home! Shop for Neighbor Island Specialties like Kauaʻi Kulolo, Molokaʻi Bread & Kona Coffee.  Blankets and low chairs are welcome.  Proceeds fund enrichment programs for Kamehameha students.

Sponsored by:  Kamehameha Schools Association of Teachers & Parents

More Info: 

• Kamehameha Schools Parent & Alumni Relations
• 842-8680
• www.parents.ksbe.edu

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The Crabbe backyard in Moanalua was packed with family and friends wishing Kamana'opono well in his new role as OHA CEO.

Tonight the Crabbe ‘ohana threw a pā’ina in honor of their brother, son, nephew, cousin, father, and friend, Kamana’opono, who will assume the reins of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as new Chief Executive Officer next month, replacing the retired Clyde Nāmu’o. Crabbe is the first new CEO for OHA in over a decade. Hundreds gathered at the Crabbe home in Moanalua Valley this evening to convey their joy at his selection and their hope for the future of OHA and Hawaiians everywhere.

Kamana'o and his dad thank the guests for coming.

Here are my photos from tonight’s event:

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