International Year of the Reef 2008 at Maui Ocean Center

June 19th, 2008

Celebrate International Year of the Reef 2008 at Maui County’s Reef Night bash, on Sunday, June 22nd from 6-9:30pm. The theme of the event, and Maui County’s IYOR programs, is Ola Nâ Papa I Pûlama `Ia, Cherish the Living Reefs. Discover what’s going on under the surface of our oceans with over 20 exhibitors from local non-profits and eco-organizations. Enjoy live entertainment by Lei’ohu Ryder, the Abrigo ‘Ohana, Jason Sadang and more. Hear fascinating environmental and cultural presentations by Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Dr. Isabella Abbott, and a hauntingly beautiful demonstration of Hawaiian nose flute playing by Anthony Natividad. Additional activities will include a Pono…Do What Is Right! fashion show, professional and amateur invasive species cook-off, door prizes, photo wall, poster contest results and Ocean Awareness Training graduate recognition, all emceed by KPOA’s Alaka’i Paleka!

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $16.00 for general adult, $13.00 for general child, $11.00 for kama’aina adult, $8.00 for kama’aina child - all prices include tax. Day admission receipt is not valid to attend Reef Night. A separate Reef Night admission ticket is required to attend the event.

Tickets may be purchased at ‘Ulalena Theatre in Lahaina; the Maui County Store in Maui Mall, Kahului; 9th Floor, Maui County Building in Wailuku and Maui Ocean Center’s Front Gate and Website.