HHF Fundraiser for West Hawai‘i Preservation Projects

HHF Fundraiser for West Hawai‘i Preservation Projects
Special hotel and event rates available

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation invites you to participate in a special fundraising event in Kona on November 11, 2006 and to attend other activities over the weekend. HHF will use proceeds from the fundraiser to support preservation projects in West Hawai‘i, including responding to earthquake damage to historic sites. While the specific allocations will be determined at a future time, potential projects include damage assessment, planning and construction grants for historic buildings and other technical assistance.

HHF’s silent auction will be held during the Signature Cup Competition of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Saturday, November 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Kona Joe Coffee in Kealakekua. The event also includes preservation exhibits, barista espresso competition, live music and food booths.

In addition to the fundraising event, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will host a Cocktail Reception for HHF members and their guests on Friday, November 10, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou. This is an opportunity to meet Historic Hawai‘i Foundation members, trustees and staff for after-dinner drinks and socializing, to learn about current HHF programs and discuss ways to get involved.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa is offering a special rate for HHF members Friday November 10 through Sunday, November 12. Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are available at $139 per night. Reservations are available by calling Valery O’Brien at 535-3524.

“Kamaha`o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawaii” will be presented on Friday, November 10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, under the stars at Hawaii Lawn, Sheraton Keauhou. Dinner and show cost $79.95. For reservations, please call Valery O’Brien at 535-3524. While laced with many of the aspects visitors may expect at a luau, such as the excitement and gracefulness of traditional Hawaiian dance to delicious food prepared by Sheraton Keauhou’s talented culinary staff, Kamaha`o is also much more. It is a state-of-the-art production with lavish theatrics woven in to each scene as talented performers share mystical legends of Hawaii.

Sunrise Golf will be offered on Saturday, November 11, 7:00 am, at the Kona Country Club Mauka Course for $40 per person. For Reservations call Valery O’Brien 535-3524. The Ali‘i Mountain Course’s front nine was designed by William Bell, the back nine by Nelson Wright. It offers a more challenging terrain on a par 72 course with 6,634 yards from the blue (championship) tees, 72.9 rating and 135 slope.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this fun-filled weekend and contribute to preservation efforts in West Hawai‘i.

For more information, please contact Danielle Wood at (808) 523-2900 or Danielle@historichawaii.org. Please also let Danielle know if would like to make a donation to the silent auction.