5th Annual Kona Ocean Film Day in Kailua Kona

 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.

Hualalai Theater, Kona Elks Lodge. 3:00-6:30 pm

Lobby Opens at 3:00pm, Show begins 4:00 pm

Ocean Slide show by Deron Verbeck and Introduction, Raffle Announcement

4:10 Opening short with Manō (Brittany Biggs)

4:20 The Last Opeluman (Bryce Groak) with Uncle Chuck Leslie

4:35 Listen to the Sea (Aoki and McGuire)

4:50 Keeper of the Bay  (Ashley LoFaso) with Aunty Cindi Punihaole

5:50 Talk Story with Kahuna onstage

6:20 Raflle and Wrapup

RSVP for Seats! $10 entry to benefit local ocean conservation

Join us for a special screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary, KEEPER OF THE BAY, presented by Kahaluʻu and The Kohala Center! Talk Story with local Kahuna including Aunty Cindi following the show.

• Ocean images onscreen by Deron Verbeck
• Education activities with ocean partner education before/after films.
• Food and drink available for purchase
• Ticket sales support local coral reef conservation efforts.
• Raffle and prizes- including ocean excursions with Body Glove Hawaii, Fairwinds Cruises  and Sea Quest.

Order a Special Edition Papahānaumokuākea Respect-Protect-Conserve T shirt.