Veterans Day

Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - fighting ceased when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany, went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. Today, Veterans Day, is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. To all who served, Thank You.

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Poni

Poni The native ceremony of the Poni, or an anointment, had in former times been practiced by the chiefs; but it was deemed desirable that the more modern Christian rite should be celebrated. In 1891 her brother, King Kalākaua, died and Liliʻuokalani succeeded to the throne. The name Poni means Coronation. Liliʻuokalani named her pet Poni. Her poi dog was her companion and was trained only in Hawaiian. The dog was the queen's constant, companion to her death.

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Louis Henri Jean Charlot

Louis Henri Jean Charlot Born in Paris, Louis Henri Jean Charlot was descended from "sundry exotic ancestors." Jean Charlot was primarily a muralist and was also a prolific writer, producing numerous scholarly books and articles along with poetry and drama. He also illustrated over 50 books. Among the honors bestowed on Charlot was the election by the Royal Society of Art, London, as a Benjamin Franklin Fellow in 1972. In 1976, the Hawai‘i State Legislature presented Charlot with the Order of Distinction for Cultural Leadership; he was a ‘Living Treasure’ by Honpa Hongwanji Mission.

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Naupaka

Naupaka Naupaka kahakai (naupaka by the sea) is one of the most widely used of all native plants. Naupaka kuahiwi (in the mountains) is a mid to high elevation plant for the landscape. People often plant coastal naupaka kahakai on the makai side of the house and naupaka kuahiwi on the mauka side. There are different versions of the naupaka legend, but all carry the same unhappy theme: lovers that are separated forever, one banished to the mountains, the other to the beach. Today you may notice the Naupaka flowers bloom in halves. It is said that when the flower from Naupaka Kuahiwi joins the Naupaka Kahakai both Hawaiian lovers are together once again.

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Kaluaikonahale

Kaluaikonahale He was born about 1789, the son of Keʻeaumoku and his wife Nāmāhana. He was the youngest of four famous siblings. His sisters were Queen Kaʻahumanu (Kamehameha's favorite wife,) Kalākua Kaheiheimālie and Namahana-o-Piʻia (also queens of Kamehameha) and brother George Cox Kahekili Keʻeaumoku. Kaluaikonahale was born on Maui, but as an infant he was taken to Keauhou to grow up. With the introduction of Christianity and adoption of western names, he changed his name and chose the name John Adams after John Quincy Adams (the US President at the time.) From then, he was called John Adams Kuakini.

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Central Fire Station

Central Fire Station No organized fire protection system existed in Honolulu until November 6, 1850, when the city's first volunteer fire brigade was formed. On December 27, 1850, King Kamehameha III established by ordinance in the Privy Council creating the Honolulu Volunteer Fire Department; the 1851 legislature enacted the ordinance into law. In 1897, Central Fire Station was relocated to its present site at Beretania and Fort Streets. The Central Fire Station soon became outmoded. The Romanesque Revival rock structure was replaced in 1934 by a Dickey designed Moderne/Art Deco two-story reinforced concrete building (Kohn M Young was the engineer.)

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Malia Puka O Kalani

Malia Puka O Kalani Keaukaha is along the central coastline of the Waiākea ahupuaʻa on Hawai‘i Island. “Malia Puka O Kalani is a Roman Catholic parish on Hawaiian Home Lands in Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi dedicated to building a church community filled with the Holy Spirit, guided by God’s Word and enriched by the Hawaiian culture.” In 1934, the parish, under the care of the Sacred Hearts Fathers, built a large hall on the property. This was used as a place of worship as well as a community center. In 1940 the existing church which seats 120 people was constructed.

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