Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Every Sunday: 
Hanalei River Fair.  Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce merchants from all over the island.  Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertainment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts.  July 1 – Hawaii’s Ohana Music; July 8 – Gifts of the Ancestors; July 15 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; July 22 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 29 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  3:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Daily throughout the Month of July: 
Maui Ocean Center’s Shark-tacular:  Dive into the mysterious world of sharks with special daily presentations, children’s crafts, aquarium sleepovers, and an exciting tour package available exclusively in July. Explore the vital role of sharks in the ocean ecosystem and help separate fact from fiction about these often misunderstood predators.  Most activities included with aquarium admission.  Excludes tours and lunch specials.  Maui Ocean Center, Ma’alea Harbor.  For information call (808) 270-7000 or visit mauioceancenter.com.

Throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21:   Kahului Honwanji Mission, 291 South Puunene Ave., Kahului . Special services begin at 7:00 p.m., festivals at 8:00 p.m.  For information, call  (808) 871-4732.
• Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Special services begin at 6:30 p.m., festivals at 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 572-7229.

Sunday, July 1: 
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau Annual Cultural Festival.  Celebrate the 51st anniversary of the establishment of the park. Experience dozens of craft demonstrations, Hawaiian food tasting, and a hukilau demonstrations throughout the festival. Pack a lunch and plenty of drinks and spend a fun filled day at the park. Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Hwy 160, Honaunau.  Free event.  For directions and more information call (808) 328-2326 ext 1702 or visit nps.gov/puho.

Fridays & Saturdays throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.

• Friday & Saturday, July 6 & 7:  Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-592 Old Volcano Rd., Kea’au.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-9981.
• Saturday, July 7:  Kohala Hongwanji Mission, 55-4300 Akoni Pule Pl., Kapa’au.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
• Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14:  Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. 7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 961-6677.
• Saturday, July 14:  Pa’auilo Hongwanji, 43-1477 Hauola Rd., Pa’auilo.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-1369.
• Saturday, July 24:  Honoka’a Hongwanji Mission, 45-516 Lehua St., Honoka’a.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
• Saturday, July 28:  Kona Hongwanji, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 323-2993.
• Saturday, July 28:  Papa’aloa Hongwanji Mission.  Call office for directions.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 962-6340.

Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center.  For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday, June 30:
Art and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. Kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah present a hula kahiko ‘infor- mance’ at the hula platform 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; plus cultural/craft demonstrations from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii National Park. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday & Sunday, June 30 & July 1:
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau Annual Cultural Festival. Celebrate the 51st anniversary of the establishment of the park. Experience dozens of craft demonstrations throughout the festival. On Saturday, there will be canoe rides in Honaunau Bay. On Sunday, enjoy Hawaiian food tasting and a hukilau demonstration. Pack a lunch and plenty of drinks and spend a fun filled day at the park and maybe leave with a nose flute, coconut leaf hat, a lei, lauhala bracelet, a hula gourd, or another traditional craft item that you can learn to make at the festival. Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Hwy 160, Honaunau. Free event. For directions and more information call (808) 328-2326 ext 1702 or visit nps.gov/puho.