Calendar of Events

Feb
7
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie will share her expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Mar
7
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie will share her expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

Apr
4
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie will share her expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

May
2
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie will share her expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

May
30
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
May 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority. Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

 

Jun
6
Fri
2025
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Jun 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie will share her expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are supported in part by  Hawaiʻi  Tourism Authority.

Although these cultural events are free, park entrance fees apply.

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