[Return to News and Events Main Page] 2007 Sanctuary Events Calendar Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec  The Sanctuary is proud to offer "45 Ton Talks" each Tuesday and Thursday at the Sanctuary Headquarters in Kihei, Maui. For more information, click here. Please Visit Us...The Sanctuary Education Center will be open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. January Thursday, 4 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Friday, 5 BIG ISLAND - LECTURE Lecture on marine debris by guest speaker Carey Morishige of the NOAA Marine Debris Program entitled "Got Trash?" (Hilo) Sponsor: Sanctuary, NOAA Marine Debris Program Place: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Hilo, Hawai`i Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE ext. 252 Please join us in downtown Hilo to learn how marine debris threatens our environment, animals, and safe navigation worldwide. Find out what's being done and how you can get involved! Saturday, 6 BIG ISLAND - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Hilo) Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Hilo, Hawai`i Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 1-888-55WHALE ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Saturday, 6 BIG ISLAND - LECTURE Lecture on marine debris by guest speaker Carey Morishige of the NOAA Marine Debris Program entitled "Got Trash?" (Hilo) Sponsor: Sanctuary, NOAA Marine Debris Program Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, Hawai`i Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 1-888-55WHALE ext. 252 Please join us in downtown Hilo to learn how marine debris threatens our environment, animals, and safe navigation worldwide. Find out what's being done and how you can get involved! Sunday, 7 BIG ISLAND - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Kona) Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 1-888-55WHALE ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Thursday, 11 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 13 OAHU - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY O`ahu Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office, Hawai`i Kai Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Connie Brown 397-2651 ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. An optional lecture by PhD student Alison Stimpert on humpback whales and acoustics will be presented following the training. Wednesday, 17 OAHU - ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 47th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Thursday, 18 OAHU Maritime Industry Day Sponsor: U.S. Coast Guard Place: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Tower Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) The sanctuary will host an exhibit at this special event sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard. Thursday, 18 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 20 KAUAI - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Wednesday, 24 KAUAI - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Thursday, 25 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 27 OAHU, KAUAI, BIG ISLAND - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: National Marine Sanctuary Program Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in February and March - Register Now! February is... HUMPBACK WHALE AWARENESS MONTH...GET INVOLVED AND SPREAD THE WORD! Throughout the Month! Visit the following locations to enjoy our displays and pick-up handouts on the Sanctuary and humpback whales: Border's at Waikele Border's at Maui Marketplace Starbucks - locations around the state! Thursday, 1 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Friday, 2 BIG ISLAND - LECTURE Special Photographic Journey through the Main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands by the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Join Kimokeo Kapahulehua and the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society as they present a photographic journey through the Main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Nearly 50 people from Hawaii and beyond participated in this incredible voyage that started on the Big Island in 2003. Saturday, 3 MAUI - SPECIAL EVENT Whale Day at Border's Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Place: Border's at Maui Marketplace Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Talk story with the sanctuary at this special event. Participate in humpback whale arts and crafts. Wednesday, 7 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Wednesday, 7 BIG ISLAND - LECTURE Humpback Whale 45-Ton Talk Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Come join us for this informative lecture that will include photos and video footage of Hawai`i's humpback whales. Saturday, 7 MAUI - LECTURE Lecture by Ann Fielding, Marine Biologist and Author Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Place: Border's at Maui Marketplace Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Please join us for this special evening lecture! Thursday, 8 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 10 OAHU - TEACHER WORKSHOP Lego Robot Workshop for Teachers Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office, Hawai`i Kai Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact: For more information please call 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to find out more about this exciting workshop. Saturday, 10 MAUI - SPECIAL EVENT Whale Day at Border's Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Place: Border's at Maui Marketplace Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Talk story with the sanctuary at this special event. Participate in humpback whale arts and crafts. Saturday, 10 OAHU - WATCH WHALES SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENT! Watch Whales with the Sanctuary Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu Sites Include: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki), Lana`i Lookout (pull-off just past Hanauma Bay when driving North from Hawai`i Kai), Halona Blowhole, Makapu`u Point Lighthouse (requires novice level hike). Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: For more information please call 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Stop by anytime between the hours of 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from one of O`ahu's best shoreline whalewatch locations. Thursday, 15 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Friday, 16 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Halona Blowhole Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Halona Blowhole, Scenic Lookout. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Saturday, 17 OAHU - KEIKI O KE KAI Keiki O Ke Kai at the Waikiki Aquarium Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Place: Waikiki Aquarium Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact: For more information please call 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Join us for this special event for families at the Waikiki Aquarium. Take part in a variety of hands-on activities to learn about Hawaii's ocean resources. Paid admission to the aquarium is required. Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 MAUI - WHALE QUEST Whale Quest 2007, Interactive Educational Center and Art Expo Sponsor: Kapalua Events Management Place: Kapalua Resorts, Maui Time: See website www.kapalua.com Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Don't miss this special weekend event in Kapalua. Get involved in all things whale on Maui! Wednesday, 21 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Wednesday, 21 KAUAI - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Saturday, 21 MAUI - LECTURE Lecture by Flip Nicklin, Marine Photographer and Author Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Place: Border's at Maui Marketplace Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Please join us for this special evening lecture! Thursday, 22 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Thursday, 22 OAHU - LECTURE Lecture on the Sanctuary and Humpback Whales Sponsor: Iolani Palace Place: Iolani Palace Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Call 397-2651 ext. 252 to find out more (O`ahu) Christine Brammer, the Oahu Programs Coordinator for the sanctuary will present an informational lecture to the public on the sanctuary and humpback whales. Saturday, 24 OAHU, KAUAI, BIG ISLAND - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in March - Register Now! Saturday, 24 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENING EVENT FOR TEACHERS An Evening for Educator's Sponsor: Waikiki Aquarium Place: Waikiki Aquarium, O`ahu Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) If you're a teacher, please find out more about this special evening event for educator's. Teachers will have an opprtunity to mingle with ocean educators to find out about available resources. Saturday, 24 MAUI - SPECIAL EVENT Whale Day at Border's Sponsor: Sanctuary, Border's Place: Border's at Maui Marketplace Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Nancy Daschbach 879-2818 ext. 101 (Maui) Talk story with the sanctuary at this special event. Participate in humpback whale arts and crafts. March is... WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY! Throughout the Month! Visit the following locations to enjoy our displays on the Sanctuary and humpback whales: Border's at Ward Center Thursday, 1 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by Dr. Paul Nachtigall entitled "Measuring the Hearing of Polar Bears and Whitebeaked Dolphins" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host this special lecture on polar bear and beaked whale acoustics as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Thursday, 1 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Wednesday, 7 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Thursday, 8 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY America's Underwater Treasures #1 Video Presentation Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Thursday, 8 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Friday, 9 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Halona Blowhole Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Halona Blowhole, Scenic Lookout. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Saturday, 10 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY SPECIAL FIELD TRIP Maritime Heritage Center Tour Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Maritime Center, Aloha Tower Marketplace, O`ahu Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) or to 397-5840. Wednesday, 14 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENT Human Rights: Quality of Life Day Sponsor: State Legislature Place: Hawaii State Capitol, O`ahu Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: For more information please call 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) The Sanctuary will host a booth at this special event which is held at the State Capitol. Thursday, 15 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office, Protected Species Division on Marine Mammal Management in Hawai`i Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Thursday, 15 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 17 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY - SPECIAL HIKE Whale Watch Hike to Palea Point, Hanauma Bay Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Hanauma Bay, O`ahu Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) or to 397-5840. Wednesday, 21 OAHU - WATCH WHALES Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Thursday, 22 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY America's Underwater Treasures #2 Video Presentation Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Thursday, 22 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday & Sunday, 24 & 25 HAWAIIAN FOLK FESTIVAL Great Hawaiian Folk Life Festival Sponsor: Ki-ho`alu Foundation Place: Kapiolani Park, Waikiki Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Please call to 397-2651 ext. 253 to find out more (O`ahu) Join us for this special event in Waikiki. Saturday & Sunday, 24 & 25 OAHU - SUNSET ON THE BEACH - WAIKIKI Sunset on the Beach Waikiki - Celebrating 200 years of NOAA in the Pacific! Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Tesoro, NOAA Place: Waikiki Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - educational activities, 7:00 p.m. showtime Contact: Please call to 397-2651 ext. 253 to find out more (O`ahu) Join us for this special event in Waikiki. Educational activities for families will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 3/24 Entertainment Includes: Musical Guests Kaukahi and Makana from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Movie Presentation "The Little Mermaid" at 7:00 p.m. Sunday 3/25 Entertainment Includes: Musical Guests Pali and tony Conjugacion from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Movie Presentation "Shark Tale" at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 28 KAUAI - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Thursday, 29 OAHU - WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by Dr. Kelly Gleason entitled "A Whale of a Journey: Shipwrecks in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Thursday, 29 BIG ISLAND - WATCH WHALES Veranda Whale Watch at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kona) Come join the sanctuary on the veranda for an exciting whale watch opportunity. Look for whales through binoculars and viewing scopes while learning more about their behavior and the amazing migration that brings them to Hawaiian waters each year. Saturday, 31 OAHU, KAUAI, BIG ISLAND - OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This is your last chance to take part in this year's Sanctuary Ocean Count - Register Now! April Saturday, 7 MAUI - SNORKEL SURVEY Reef Sack Lunch Snorkel Survey Sponsor: Sanctuary & Project S.E.A - Link Place: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 x 102 (Maui) Join the Citizen  Scientist Program and learn to use the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) survey which allows volunteers to collect and report information on marine fish populations using the roving diver technique. The data is housed in a publicly accessible database on REEF's Website. These data can be used by resource agencies and affect management decisions.   Bring your sack lunch, have fun with the keiki and participate in a beach scavenger hunt.  RSVP required. Please arrive by 9am. Saturday, 14 MAUI - SPECIAL EVENT Keiki Fest at Maui Community College Sponsor: Maui Kiwanis Club Place: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 x 102 (Maui) Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the Sanctuary will host a booth with kids activities and information.  Contact Emily if you can help. Wednesday, 18 OAHU - ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 48th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Thursday, 19 MAUI Ko`ie`ie Fishpond Staff / Volunteer Work Day Sponsor: Sanctuary Fishpond Place: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 x 102 (Maui) Join Sanctuary staff and volunteers as we lend a hand and help Kimokeo rebuild the fishpond.  Please call or email Emily to sign up. Saturday, 21 OAHU - EARTH DAY EVENT Earth Day at Outrigger Reef Hotel Sponsor: Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, others sponsoring Kai Ole Poetry contest Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel, Waikiki Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Breena Martin 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) The sanctuary will have education activities available for children and families at this fun event which will honor the winners of the 2007 Kaiola poetry contest. Saturday, 21 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENT Moi Release Event Sponsor: Hawaii DLNR/DAR, Waikiki Aquarium, and others Place: Waikiki Aquarium Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Connie Brown 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Join us for this special event that takes place at the Waikiki Aquarium. Learn more about protecting the ocean and watch the release of moi from the shoreline. Saturday, 21 OAHU - EARTH DAY EVENT Earth Day Celebration at Pearl Harbor Sponsor: U.S. Navy Place: Navy Field, Pearl Harbor Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) An Earth Day event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games and activities that will educate the public about the environment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages. Thursday, 24 MAUI Ocean Awareness Training Sponsor: Various Environmental Organizations on Maui Place: Sanctuary Ed Center & Lahaina Civic Center Time: 5:30pm – 8pm (T’s) Lahaina, (TH’s) Kihei Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Local environmental organizations on Maui are joining forces again to offer a free Ocean Awareness certification course to the community.  After completing all 6 sessions, participants will receive a CORAL (Care of our Ocean, Reefs and Animal Life) Card that demonstrates one's ocean knowledge. The course has been specially designed by the Sanctuary, the Maui Ocean Center, Maui Reef Fund, MCC, Hawaii Eco-Nature Society, Project S.E.A.-Link, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, and the PWF.  Space is filling up fast, contact Emily to register. May Saturday, 26 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENT E Malama I Ke Kai Sponsor: Punana Leo o Kawaiaha`o Place: Kapi`olani Park and Bandstand Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) A fun-filled family event a variety of exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages. June Wednesday, 13 OAHU - ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport, Interisland Terminal Conference Center, 7th Floor Time: To Be Determined Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 49th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Saturday, 23 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENT Hanuama Bay Evening Event - E Malama I Ke Kai Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Join us at this fun family event to learn about how Hawai`i is working to protect the ocean. Saturday, 30 KAUA`I FAMILY OCEAN FAIR Sponsors: Sanctuary, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and Kilauea Point Natural History Association. Place: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i) Join us for a fun day of learning about our ocean environment! This year's focus is the 200th Celebration of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. This event is fun for the whole family. It includes hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and games. July Saturday, 28 OAHU - SPECIAL EVENT Hanuama Bay Evening Event - Hawaii Reefs - No Place Like Home Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Join us at this fun family event to take part in hands-on family activities that relate to the protection of Hawaii's Coral Reefs August Wednesday, 29 OAHU - ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport, Interisland Terminal Conference Center, 7th Floor Time: To Be Determined Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 50th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. September Wednesday, 19 OAHU - ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport Time: To Be Determined Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 50th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. October November December Revised by the HIHWNMS web team on July 24, 2007. URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/news_events/calendar07.html.