Back to School Pāʻina Fundraiser Concert & Dinner

Back to School Pāʻina Fundraiser Concert & Dinner

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Say welina mai to the new school year with a fundraiser concert and dinner presented by Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona! Back to School Pāʻina Fundraiser Concert & Dinner Join us for an unforgettable evening of mele, hula, and aloha as we come together to celebrate culture and invest in the future of our haumāna. Enjoy live music by GRAMMY® nominee, four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, and Season 25 The Voice Top 20 finalist Kamalei Kawaʻa, with special guest and host Dillion Ancheta. A formal dinner will be provided by our ʻohana at Noho's Hawaiian Cafe. Experience performances from hālau across the Pacific Northwest, exciting raffles, and a night rooted in community and culture. Every ticket purchased supports our scholarship foundation and helps students as they begin their journey into higher education. Please see event details below: Location: World Forestry Center - Miller Hall (4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221) Event Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Event Time: 6pm - 9pm Doors Open: 5pm Admission: $100 per ticket, $75 for KALO Members with a member-specific code. Parking: Paid parking can be found across the street of the World Forestry Center. Same Parking lot as the Oregon Zoo. The venue is also right on the TriMet/MAX line, allowing folks easy access to our event without having to worry about parking. [Eventbrite tags: Fund Raiser, School Activities, Dinner or Gala, Fundraiser, Hula, Hawaii]