Special Events Waikiki Community Center

Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki - Friday, August 22, 2008

Waikiki Community Center 6th Annual fundraising event, Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki, Honoring the Treasures of Waikiki, is scheduled Friday, August 22, 2008 in the Coral Ballroom at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa. This is a major fund raising event to support needed programs for senior adults and children and a time to honor the Treasures of Waikiki. For the past 30 years, Waikiki Community Center has been providing quality community programs serving over 15,000 people each year. Learn more...

“ Friends of Hawaii Charities/Sony Open in Hawaii (Anthony R. Guerrero Jr., President) was formed in 1998 as a result of the shared vision and collaboration of a group of Hawaii business and community leaders to generate needed funding for Hawaii’s not-for profit organizations that benefit women, children, youth, and needy programs. The Friends’ principal fund-raising event is the Sony Open in Hawaii PGA Tour golf tournament held at Waialae Country Club each January. They have generated more than $8 million dollars benefiting hundreds of Hawaii nonprofit agencies, including WCC.

“ Richard W. Gushman II is the president and CEO of DGM Group and in the past 26 years has owned and developed real estate in excess of $1 billion in Hawaii, California, Washington, Texas and Guam, including Waikiki Beach Walk. He serves on the boards of directors of Estate of James Campbell and previously with Aloha United Way and Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music and a fabulous Silent & Live Travel Auction of great prizes and gifts to choose from. Delicious sit-down dinner prepared by Chefs at Hilton Hawaiian Village, entertainment showcase, awards presentation and special activities planned. Entertainment by Raiatea Helm.

Table sales $1,500, $3000, $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 for our VIP Premium level. Individual tickets at $200. Call Denice at (808) 923-1802 or click here to book your table now.

2008 Event Co-Chairs: Susan Todani and Barbara Campbell. Silent Auction Chair: Sharon Weiner Entertainment Chair - Brickwood Galuteria.

Proceeds to benefit Waikiki Community Center's youth and senior programs.

HAWAII HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION ~ VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK on Saturday, May 17, 2008

Form a team and join WCC staff and members for the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk (VICW) on Saturday, May 17, 2008 starting at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park at 7:00 a.m. Leisure walk through Waikiki stopping to enjoy the many treats and snacks provided by the hotels, shops and sponsors along the 6-mile walk. Start collecting pledges to fulfill the $35 registration fee and turn in at WCC office. Lots of fun and helping the thousands of charities in Hawaii! Call Jeff at WCC (808) 923-1802 for a race packet.

Holokai Grill Grand Opening - Friday, March 2, 2007

Join us on Friday, March 2nd at the grand opening for Hawaii's new restaurant - Holokai Grill located at 226 Lewers Street, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes exotic beverage samplings, wine, beer, and heavy pupus. Entertainment provided by Melveen Leed, Simplisity, Ka'ala Boys and Tavanna. Parking valided - enter at Embassy Suite porte cochere at Beachwalk Avenue, $5 for 3 hours. Call 923-1802 to purchase your tickets today!

Ala Wai Challenge - Sunday, January 28, 2007

Join us on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Ala Wai Neighborhood Park for Waikiki Community Center (WCC) 22nd Annual Ala Wai Challenge sponsored by Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. Proceeds from this event will benefit programs and services for families, children, and senior adults who live, work and visit Waikiki.

This year’s event is in honor of two living surfing legends, life long environmentalists and water sports enthusiasts - Peter Cole and Fred Van Dyke. Both pioneered many of the big wave riding contests on the North Shore and continue to surf and participate in civic and community events. Event Chair is Chris Tatum, General Manager at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort.

The Ala Wai Challenge is a fun, family event for the whole community, all ages! First established in 1985 as a community service project by the Waikiki Jaycees, the event is now positioned as the signature sports fundraising event benefiting the Waikiki Community Center (WCC). This year marks the event's 22nd year anniversary with lots of exciting events planned. Local businesses and community groups are invited to participate in the day of fun and competition which includes:

Quarter-mile canoe sprint race in Ala Wai Canal (canoes provided).
Ancient Hawaiian Makahiki land games.
Huki Kaula (Hawaiian Tug-of-War).

The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, in 'oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class. Following the opening ceremonies, a special line-up of entertainment is planned.

The fee to sponsor a 12-person team (6 to canoe, 6 to play Makahiki) includes lunch, snacks, all entrance fees and an event t-shirt for each team members is $420 a team. Call 923-1802 for team sponsorship fees. All canoes are provided courtesy of Kamehameha Schools as well as game equipment. The public is invited to come and play the Makahiki games for a small nominal donation that helps the Waikiki Community Center. Food booths, lomi-lomi massage, and unique Hawaiian craft vendors will be open to the public. Free trolley service provided from Waikiki hotels to event site, operating 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. or take the free water taxi. And, of course, watching the races and competition is free!

For sponsorship opportunities or team registration, contact Jeff Apaka, Event Coordinator at 923-1802 or jeff@waikikicommunitycenter.org. Craft and exhibitors ~ Contact Denice Keliikoa for an application form. More info about Ala Wai Challenge - click here.

Aloha 'Aina - Recycling Day a Huge Success!

A big mahalo to our elected officials who coordinated a successful "Aloha 'Aina - Recycling Day" on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Tons of recycling materials were dropped off - batters, tired, engines, plastic containers, refrigerators, air conditioners, aluminum cans, newspapers, phone books and even a used motorcycle! It was a successful day!

Mahalo to Rep. Anne Stevens, Councilmember Chalres Djour and Senator Gordon Trimble's office and staff for organizing this successfull community event. Good job everone!

Proceeds from the plastic and metal will be donated to Waikiki Community Center. What a great way to clean up our island streets, harbors, canals and environment! Special thanks to Schnitzer Steel Hawaii Corp. and Rene Mancho for their support with volunteers, trucking, and heavy equipment.

Waikiki Community Center would like to send a big mahalo to our members and neighbors who "recycled" and helped keep our Hawaii clean. We'd also like to thank Ilikai Renaissance Hotel for helping with morning refreshments and the Harbor Pub and Pizza for the delicious sandwiches for our hard working volunteers and staff! Mahalo!

Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki

Close to a 1000 people attended Waikiki Community Center's premier fund raising event, Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki, Honoring the Treasures of Waikiki gala dinner held Friday, August 25, 2006 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. This was a huge success raising over $115,000 for WCC's programs and services. The 2006 Kahiau Awardees were: Aunty Genoa Keawe and Outrigger Enterprises. This successful event was chaired by Sharon Weiner, VP with DFS Hawaii. (return to top)