5th Annual Kona Ocean Film Day in Kailua Kona
July 11 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua Kona.
Ocean films, community education and ocean partners to benefit local conservation.
To benefit the Reef Teach program and in defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Ocean knowledge sharing with local non-profits in lobby and talk story with local Kupuna.
Elks Hualalai Theater
Kona Elks Lodge. 3;00-6;30 pm
Lobby Opens at 3:00pm, Films begin 4:00 pm
Ocean Slide show by Deron Verbeck
Opening short with Manō (Brittany Biggs)
The Last Opeluman (Bryce Groak) with Uncle Chuck Leslie
Listen to the Sea (Aoki and McGuire)
Keeper of the Bay (Ashley L0Faso) with Aunty Cindi Punihaole
Join us for a special screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary, KEEPER OF THE BAY, presented by Kahilu and The Kohala Center! Talk Story with local Kupuna including Aunty Cindi following the show.
This documentary tells the story of Aunty Cindi Punihaole and her dedication to protecting Kahalu‘u Bay, a vital marine sanctuary on Hawai‘i Island.
Over her nearly 20 years with The Kohala Center, Cindi has worked to reduce ecological stressors and increase resilience at Kahalu‘u through Hawaiian cultural practices, scientific research, strategic partnerships, and an enduring educational program powered by community volunteers.
KEEPER OF THE BAY is an inspiring story of aloha ‘āina in action and the power of grassroots community stewardship.
- Food and drink available for purchase
- Non profit ocean partner education before/after films.
- Ticket sales support local coral reef conservation efforts.
- Raffle and prizes.
Address: 75-170 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
$10 entry to benefit local ocean conservation