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 Posted - 05/13/2015 : 09:34:13 AM
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New York is preparing for the arrival of the Hōkūle'a in July 2016. There are a slew of very cool events this weekend. Claudia Goddard and I will be playing music at the reception on Saturday night.
Worldwide Voyage Educator Institute
Saturday, May 16
1:00 – 5:00 pm: Half-day professional development workshop for teachers in the NY area to find ways to work together with Hawaii counterparts toward a sustainable future, using lessons learned from the Worldwide Voyage.
NYU Steinhardt School of Education, 239 Greene Street (bet. W. 4th & Washington St), 3rd flr
Pre-registration is required - http://www.eventbrite.com/e/worldwide-voyage-educator-institute-tickets-16607837489
Fundraiser Cocktail Reception with Nainoa Thompson and Dr. Sylvia A. Earle
6:00 – 8:00 pm (VIP at 5:30 pm): Fundraiser Cocktail Reception with Nainoa Thompson, President, Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Lead Navigator of Hōkūle'a Voyaging Canoe, and Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, marine biologist, author, explorer, ocean elder, and Mission Blue pioneer.
Suggested minimum donation: $150 (or for private VIP pre-reception with Nainoa Thompson, $250); live entertainment.
Harvard Club, 35 W. 44th Street (bet. 5th and 6th Aves.)
RSVP is required: http://www.halawai.org/donate-hokulea
New York/Hōkūle'a Planning Meeting
Sunday, May 17
1:00 – 5:00 pm - Planning and organizing from now through the arrival of the Hōkūle'a in New York Harbor.
NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Sq. South
RSVP is required: aloha @ halawai.org
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NYC: Nainoa Thompson & Dr. Sylvia Earle May 16
