honoluluadvertiser.com

Sponsored by:

Comment, blog & share photos

Log in | Become a member
The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, October 8, 2005

Rotary Club honors Kaina

Advertiser Staff

The Rotary Club of West Honolulu chose the Rev. William Hiiakaikapoliopele Kaina for the 2005 David Malo award, established in 1957 to recognize and honor a person of Hawaiian ancestry who has made a noteworthy contribution in their chosen field of endeavor. Kaina receives his award tonight at the Hawaii Prince Hotel.

Kaina helped with the Hawaiian Hymnal Committee, resulting in the publication of Himnal Haipule 1972 to 1974 and Na Himeni O Ka Ekalesia from 1999 to 2001. Also, in 1984, he became the ninth pastor at Kawaihao Church, retiring in 1997. He also served as pastor at the Waianae Protestant Church 2003-2004 and is currently Papa Makua at the United Church of Christ, serving as the coordinator of Hawaiian Christian Ministry for 48 Hawaiian Congregational Christian Churches statewide.

Information: 955-3522.

CHURCH TO SHOW DOCUMENTARY

"Deconstructing Supper," the 2002 documentary directed by Marianne Kaplan, will screen at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.

The film has renowned chef John Bishop leading viewers on an eye-opening journey into the billion-dollar battle to control global food production. Discussion follows the screening

Cost is $5; parking is in rear of the building.

Information: 949-2220.

CHRISTIAN CLUB SPONSORS BIKE DAY

Today's 5th annual Bike Day has more than 100 keiki racing bikes in a free event sponsored by AWANA Clubs, an international non-denominational Christian club.

Top prizes at each age level and drawings will offer bikes, helmets, gear and tons of prizes.

Information: 561-6930 (Jim Wilkinson).

BUDDHIST, MUSLIM CONFLICT DISCUSSED

Professor Nukul Ruttanadakul will discuss "Managing the Resolution of Conflicts Between Buddhists and Muslims in Southern Thailand" as part of the the Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Interfaith Program at 3 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Mystical Rose Oratory of Chaminade University.

Ruttanadakul was born and raised in the southernmost part of Thailand, where the majority are Muslims of Malay heritage and speak a separate language called Yawi.

RSVP for free lecture to Dr. Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel at psponsel@chaminade.edu or 735-4822.

INTERFAITH ALLIANCE SPONSORS SPEAKER

The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii is sponsoring a 5:30 p.m. dinner and program Oct. 15 at Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway.

Keynote speaker will be Dr. Bernice Powell Jackson, who will discuss "Another World is Possible." She is the spokesperson for World Council of Churches.

The $10 cost includes a vegetarian dinner.

Information: Sam Cox, 261-1934.

TENNESSEE COMIC IS GUEST SPEAKER

Tennessee comic Chonda Pierce will be guest speaker at the Kauai Women of Faith's retreat, Oct. 28-29 at the Radisson Kauai Beach Hotel.

The event begins with a Friday night dinner, and continues 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The $50 fee for one day ($95 for both) includes meals. Accommodations extra.Information: (808) 332-5490, Linda Ventura, or kauaiwomenoffaith.com.