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A Touch of Polynesia / Te Vevo Vevo O’Tahiti
November 2010
Ho'oku'i Vol. 1: Issue 2
Upcoming Events
No classes on:
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night, Nov. 11, Nov. 25
For health and food, Nov. 4, Thu, 6:00 pm
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends. Public Event: Music & Adult Performance, SF, CA
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Nov. 13, Sat
Private Event: Wedding, Treasure Island, SF, CA
Dec. 9, Thu, 7:30 pm
Ho’ike, SSF Municipal Building, 33 Arroyo Dr., SSF
Community Events
Nov. 5 – 7: 30th Annual Ia ‘Oe E Ka La Hula
Festival & Competition. A hula dance competition
also featuring vendors selling crafts, food, and music.
Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave.,
Devoted and proud mother of Jeremy, Isaac and Bishop. Pleasanton, CA; Fri. 3pm-10pm, Sat.-Sun. 9am-6pm
Most of you also know her as the oldest daughter of Reg www.kumuhulaassociation.com
and Mili Aranda, and as a dance choreographer and Nov. 13: Berkeley, Ekolu, Hawaii’s multi-award
instructor for A Touch of Polynesia/Te Vevo Vevo winning island Reggae Band.
O’Tahiti but most of you might not know that Remie is www.fairwindsmusic.com
also a Registered Dental Assistant working in the pediatric
dental office of Doctors Lin-Song, James and Yu in San Nov. 13, 4:00 pm: 8th Annual Kapalakiko Newsletter
Francisco. Remie has been in the dental industry for 12 Fundraiser. Featuring Kauaʻi’s Living Treasure
years. Nathan Kalama in concert with the Kapalakiko
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Hawaiian Band. Hula by Deanie Lum-Villiados &
Kaulana Nā Pua O Hawaiʻi Dancers. Tickets: $40 for
every seat holder. Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton
Mili Pasion-Aranda and Nani Antonio Avenue, Newark, CA
Co-founders and Directors www.kapalakiko.org
& SSF Recreation Hula & Tahitian Instructors Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21 (Sat and Sun) , 12-6 p.m.:
Remie Aranda and Jaemie Aranda Hawaii At The Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink,
Dance Choreographers & Instructors Justin Herman Plaza, adjacent to Four Embarcadero
Reggie Aranda Center. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season
Tahitian Drumming Director with the warm aloha spirit of Hawaii as the
Arthur Antonio Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink is transformed into an
Music Director island paradise. Enjoy an afternoon of live Hawaiian
Mary Ann Narvaez music and entertainment, lei-making, a taste of
Newsletter & Web Coordinator Hawaiian food and beverages
www.atouchofpolynesia.com
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November 2010
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Nov. 18 – 21: Bay Area Tour: Dennis Kamakahi, Grammy
FOR INQUIRY ABOUT SHOWS & Winner, Na Hoku Hanohano winner, 2009 Hawaiian
ENTERTAINMENT, CONTACT: Music Hall of Fame inductee and former member of the
legendary Hawaiian group the Sons of Hawaii. Wahine
Remie Aranda 'Ilikea, Pua Hone, Koke'e, and E Hihiwai are some of the
(415) 286-2161
rparanda77@yahoo.com
Hawaiian classic songs written by him.
www.taropatch.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9363
Mili Aranda Nov. 20, 6:30 pm: Mahalo Ke Akua 2010 featuring Nā
(415) 678-8080 Palāpalai and Ka Nalu w/ musical guest Kamale. Nā
miliaranda@hotmail.com
Palāpalai is known for their debut album Makani ‘Olu’olu
and their award winning releases Ke ‘Ala Beauty and Ka
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Puā Hae Hawai’i. Castro Valley Center For the Arts,
SSF Park and Recreation 2010 Fall Sessions Castro Valley.
Sept. 14 through Nov. 23, 2010 www.kanaluproductions.com
Sept.16 through Dec. 9, 2010
Meet Remie
Remie started dancing at the tender age of five. Along
TIP OF THE MONTH with her sister Jaemie, they were involved in ballet,
A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia. gymnastics and sports. Polynesian dancing stuck with her
No task is too big when done together. the most, and Remie just simply loves to be on stage.
Through the years, Remie has danced / performed /
competed with Nelani Rogers Polynesian Dance, Raymoki
A'O MAI (LEARN) Engler (Loli-la Children of the Rainbow), Spirit of
‘Ori tahiti is the true name of the Tahitian dance. Polynesia and Otea Api. Remie won 3rd place several
Better known as Tamure times at the Kiki Reina Tahiti Fete and at the Oahu Fete.
ʻōteʻa - is a traditional dance from Tahiti She won First Place in the San Jose Tahiti Fete when she
ʻōteʻa tāne - danced by men was 15. Remie is currently training with Hui Tama Nui for
ʻōteʻa vahine - danced by women the January 2011 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
ʻōteʻa ʻāmui - danced by both genders Remie has been blessed with travels to Papeete, Moorea
and Hawaii to further advance her skills.
The tāmūrē, or Tamouré is a dance from Tahiti and
the Cook Islands. Usually danced as a group of tane Aside from Polynesian dancing, Remie loves hanging out
and vahine, all dressed in more (Tahitian grass skirt). with her kids and family. She is an avid blockbuster video
renter (almost 1000 movies). Scary movies are her
Aparima — a fast dance performed to music, favorite. So when you see Remie next time, ask her which
including the Tahitian ukulele. movie would be nice to see.
We need your input !!
Ahuroa, or "long dress" is a slower, graceful female
To suggest a topic, submit an article, promote an event or
dance which is performed with long colorful fitted provide feedback on this newsletter, please e-mail Mili Aranda
dresses. miliaranda@hotmail.com or Mary Ann Narvaez
manarvaez@comcast.net
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MAHALO MESSAGES MAHALO MESSAGES
Sept. 18, 2010 - 300th year of devotion to the Nuestra Senora Sept. 26, 2010 - St. Augustine Church - 40th anniversary
de Penafrancia From Charity:
From Efren: Much Mahalo Ate Mary Ann and Kuya Larry!!!
There was a time when Fr. Rene really did a mixed fruit salad!!!
Thank you soooo much for the dance presentation. It must have been Mg' Medx who asked for the names...
From what I heard from the associations, they liked Indeed! Your dance troupe was awesome - they were all soooo
your group and would want you back next year. The enjoyable to watch! Very talented and skilled...the chants and
new Host organization is already asking if we can live music "made a difference!" And touched all of us :-)
invite your group again and I told them that you guys Again - please extend our warm greetings and thanks to the
enjoyed it too And would probably be back. I hope whole team. Much mahalo :-)
you guys enjoyed it. Again many thanks
Sept. 26, 2010 - St. Augustine Church - 40th anniversary
From Fr. Rene Ramoso:
Thank you so much Ate MeAnn and Kuya Larry. I We have a new baby !! Welcome Baby Trez Hauka’I
really enjoyed your performance. You're great! I will Kekailoa Cadiente, 10/21. Congratulations to proud
try to get some pics - I know Fr Lu took a lot of parents Justin and Jaemie.
pictures. Mahalo again! God bless We welcome back Danny and Cynthia Durant from their
From Mediatrix: much deserved vacation.
I know it's late to thank you and your group for your Please continue to pray for the recovery and well being of:
wonderful participation during the parish festival. - Mili’s mother
Immediately after the parish festival, we got busy with
the signups for the parish directory/40th anniversary - Auntie Mely So: Mary Ann Mallari’s mother who was
yearbook and now the Oct. 23 History of the Parish diagnosed with a rare type of cancer (Adenoid Cystic
Program. The afternoon of Polynesian dancing was Carcinoma)
indeed well-attended and deeply appreciated. We all - Auntie Luisa Estanislao, Mary Ann Narvaez’ mother,
enjoyed your graceful dancing and the audience who suffered a broken right femur last June
participation. I will follow up with Fr. Lu and those
who took pictures during the event so we can send
you copies. Please extend our gratitude to the entire From The Desk Of The Newsletter Coordinator
troupe for gracing our parish festival (again). We look
Many thanks to those who pointed out changes that must be
forward to your future performances. Thank you, too,
made to the names:
to Bro. Larry for his continued support and most Donette Grimes Hannah Mendes
especially to you for making this possible. God bless Jaelyn Salangsang Art Sapiandante
you always. Our records have been updated. Mahalo for your support and
your patience as we improve our hui newsletter. Keep the
comments/input coming.
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November 2010
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Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Humor
What did the turkey say before it was roasted?
Hawaiian Style Boy! I'm stuffed!
www.alohafriendsluau.com/thanksgiving.html
Appetizers: What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
Pineapple Salsa with Tortilla Chips and Pretzels
The letter G!
Main Course:
Grilled Pineapple-Mustard Glazed Turkey What would you get if you crossed a turkey with an evil spirit?
Macadamia Nut Stuffing A poultrygeist!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Dessert:
How To Cook A Turkey
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie www.coolest-holiday-parties.com/thanksgiving-jokes.html
Chocolate Coconut pie
Step 1: Go buy a turkey
Beverage: Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey
Tropical Thanksgiving Punch
Step 3: Put turkey in the oven
Pineapple Salsa with Tortilla Chips and Pretzels
1 12-ounce Crushed Pineapple, drain juice and reserve 1
Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey
tablespoons of the juice Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens
1 small Red Onion, chopped
½ cup Red Pepper, seeded and chopped Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink
¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
Step 7: Turk the bastey
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 clove Garlic, minced Step 8: Whiskey another bottle of get
1 tablespoon Pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Lime juice Step 9: Ponder the meat thermometer
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill for 2 Step 10: Glass yourself a pour of whiskey
hours before serving to allow flavors to blend. Serve with
tortilla chips and pretzels. Step 11: Bake the whiskey for 4 hours
Step 12: Take the oven out of the turkey
Hau'oli lā hānau Step 13: Floor the turkey up off of the pick
(pronounced how-oh-lay la ha-now) Step 14: Turk the carvey
to our hula sisters and brothers celebrating their
birthday this month Step 15: Get yourself another scottle of botch
In the event that we neglected to mention a member's name, please Step 16: Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey
accept our birthday greetings and our sincerest apologies. Kindly
Step 17: Bless the dinner and pass out
provide Mary Ann Narvaez with the birthday information so that
our records can be updated. Happy Thanksgiving: Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i
(pronounced how-oh-lee la ho-o-ma-key-kah-ee)
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