Tour explores archaeology and farming in Maunawili
A Maunawili archaeology and historical sites tour is set from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Guides will lead a tour from Ulupo Heiau to Liliuokalani’s Retreat and Kukapoki Heiau in upper Maunawili Valley.
"Participants will learn how the early Hawaiians managed the natural resources of the Kailua ahupuaa and how Chinese and Japanese farmers grew their rice crops and engaged in truck farming in Kawainui and Maunawili," a news release says.
The tour is sponsored by Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi and the Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club. A donation of $10 for the tour is requested, and reservations will be limited to 30 people. Participants will carpool between sites.
For reservations, call 263-8008 or send a message to email@ahahui.net.
Events on Hawaii island mark birthday of King Kamehameha
The public is invited to daylong festivities celebrating King Kamehameha’s birthday June 11 in North Kohala, the king’s birthplace.
The Kamehameha Day events include:
» 8-9 a.m.: Lei-draping ceremony at Kamehameha Statue in Kapaau.
» 9-10 a.m.: Floral parade starting at the county base yard in Hawi, passing the Kamehameha statue in Kapaau, rounding Kohala Hospital Loop and ending at Kamehameha Park.
»10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hoolaulea at Kamehameha Park includes food, entertainment and educational exhibits.
This year’s theme is "A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia" ("No task is too big when done together by all"). For more information, visit www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.
Aston offers kamaaina special to isle residents and military
Aston Kaanapali Shores on Maui is offering a kamaaina summer special to Hawaii residents and Hawaii-based military personnel.
Hawaii residents and military who book two nights or more will receive the standard K-Class Pass, which includes kamaaina rates, a free room upgrade, free 2 p.m. late checkout, free parking, two complimentary drinks and a $50 dining credit for the on-site Beach Club Restaurant.
The offer is good for travel from July 1 to Sept. 30.
For reservations visit AstonHotels.com. Promo code: KAMAP.
Book 1 room, get 1 free through September at Prince Resorts
Guests at Prince Resorts on Hawaii island can get a second room free when they reserve rooms at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s Plumeria Beach Club or its sister property the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, through Sept. 30.
The offer is based on rates for two people per room, and stays for both rooms must overlap. There is no minimum night stay.
The two-for-one offer can be combined with the resorts’ ongoing Kids Eat Free special for children ages 12 and younger dining with a parent at the hotel’s restaurants.
For details and restrictions, visit www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com or call 866-PRINCE6 (866-774-6236).
