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Fee charged for workshops
Advertiser Staff
A fee will be charged for a Chaminade University workshop in connection with the Mackey lecture series.
At 4 p.m. Sept. 7, Robert Grant, a psychologist and expert in posttraumatic stress, will give a free lecture on "The Psychological and Spiritual Dimensions of Post Traumatic Stress." Daylong workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, focusing on spiritual healing for victims of trauma. Initial information indicated a subsequent workshop is free, however, the cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door for each day. The fee includes lunch.
For more information, call Brother Dennis Schmitz, 735-4801.
Event to honor early Christian
HILO, Hawai'i — The family of Henry 'Opukaha'ia will honor the famous Christian and scholar with a celebration this morning at Kahikolu Church in Napo'opo'o in South Kona.
'Opukaha'ia left Hawai'i in 1808 as a 16-year-old, bound for Connecticut, where he attended Yale. 'Opukaha'ia, who traveled throughout New England seeking support for a mission to Hawai'i, has been credited as Hawai'i's first Christian convert.
He died of typhus at age 26 in 1818, but the story of his life inspired the early missionaries to travel to Hawai'i starting in 1820.
'Opukaha'ia wished to return to Hawai'i, and his family arranged to have his remains sent to Kahikolu Church in 1993. Today's service will mark the 10-year anniversary of that event.
The church's newly renovated sanctuary will be blessed during an 8:30 a.m. service, followed at 9 a.m. by celebrations marking the anniversary of the return of 'Opukaha'ia's remains.
'Opukaha'ia's family will also dedicate a new bronze plaque at his gravesite.
Shows feature works by mystic
The stories and poetry of Sufi Jalaluddin Rumi will be performed by Dan Furst Sept. 12 to 14 at The ARTS at Mark's Garage.
Middle-Eastern music and dervish turning will be performed by members of the Mevlevi Order.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 . Cost is $15 ($12 for students and seniors), with tickets on sale at Serendipity Books, 2885 S. King St.
For more information, call Dan Furst at 386-3311 or e-mail hermes3@hawaii.rr.com.
