Hawaii island astronomy center to hold hula-related workshops
Visitors to the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii can share in the hula fever that overtakes Hilo in the days leading up to the Merrie Monarch Festival and competition this week.
The center will hold four days of hula-related workshops and demonstrations from Tuesday to Friday.
Participants will “learn about the history and cultural significance of hula and its practitioners,” according to a news release.
Tickets are $6 per session and limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Daily admission rates apply to entry into the center’s exhibit hall and planetarium programs.
For more information, visit www.imiloahawaii.org or call 969-9703.
Kauai Golf Challenge package knocks 15% off green fees
Five world-class courses and three award-winning resorts have combined to offer the Kauai Golf Challenge package at 15 percent off standard green fees.
The five participating courses are Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, Puakea Golf Course, Princeville Prince Golf Course, Makai Golf Club and Poipu Bay Golf Course. The challenge includes three rounds of play at three of the five courses for $435.
Packages can be purchased from any of the participating courses, either in person, or by calling one of the courses and mentioning the Kauai Golf Challenge. For more information, call any of the courses:
» Poipu Bay, 800-858-6300
» Princeville Prince, 800-826-1105
» Kauai Lagoons, 800-634-6400
» Makai, 808-826-1912
» Puakea, 866-773-5554
Halekulani to open September with offer of fourth night free
Halekulani — the House Befitting Heaven — is offering guests a fourth night free during the first week of September. The minimum four-night stay comes with daily breakfast, twice daily maid service, complimentary newspapers and Internet service. Guests also get their choice of attending the opening or closing night event for the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.
The hotel’s “For You Everything” program also includes complimentary admission to Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Arts. Rates start from $2,400.
For more information, call 923-2311.
