Centennial Events
We, the people of Wahiawa, are proud of our community’s heritage and proclaim this Mission Statement for our 1998 Centennial Celebration:
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To bring our community together in celebration, |
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To educate our youth and the general public on our rich history, |
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To instill “home town pride” and a strong “sense of place,” |
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To increase economic activity for our merchants by attracting locals and visitors to our town, |
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To promote goodwill and the aloha spirit. |
Calendar of Events
Governor’s Proclamation Signing — November 20, 1997: PAU ! !
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At Washington Place, Honolulu |
Opening Ceremony — January 9, 1998: PAU ! !
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Fund-raising dinner at Dot’s in Wahiawa: |
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Opening speeches |
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Stage play — “Plantation Days” |
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Hawaiian entertainment |
Wahiawa Elementary School Oral History Presentation — March 9, 1998: PAU ! !
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7:00 p.m., free to the public |
Wahiawa Elementary School Oral History Presentation — March 12, 1998:
PAU ! !
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7:00 p.m., free to the public |
KCCN Radio (AM 1420) Heritage Series Program — April 5, 1998: PAU ! !
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Interview with Kemoo Farm’s Dick Rodby and Wahiawa author Lani Nedbalek |
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12:30 p.m. |
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Rebroadcast April 8 at 7:30 p.m. |
Pineapple Run — April 18, 1998: PAU ! !
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Sponsored by Central Oahu Jogging Clinic: |
Alan Wong’s Restaurant Anniversary — April 19, 1998: PAU ! !
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At Alan Wong’s Restaurant, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Stage play — “Plantation Days” |
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Hawaiian entertainment |
Civilian/Military Golf Tournament — May 22, 1998 PAU ! !
One-Hour TV Special — August 28, 1998: PAU ! !
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“Wahiawa Town: 100 Years Proud” |
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8:00 p.m., Channel 8 |
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Produced by NBC News 8 |
Centennial Concert — August 29, 1998: PAU ! !
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Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Mahi, Conductor |
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Leilehua High School Athletic Field |
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Gates open 4:30 p.m., concert 5:30 p.m. |
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Free admission |
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No coolers (LHS Athletic Department concession stand) |
Centennial Commemorative Booklet — August 1998: PAU ! !
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Mailed to 15,000 households |
Advertising Campaign — August 1998: PAU ! !
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News advertisement, Sunday newspaper edition |
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Public service announcements on radio and television |
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One week of heavy radio announcements on KSSK |
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Publicity tied with Aloha Festivals |
“Plantation Days” Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a — September
5, 1998: PAU ! !
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A multicultural exchange with food, music, crafts |
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Parade — 9:00 a.m. |
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Ho‘olaule‘a — Wahiawa District Park, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Entertainment: |
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Taiko Drum Troop |
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Puerto Rican dance |
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Hawaiian halau |
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Chinese lion dance |
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Filipino dance |
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Hawaiian entertainment: Willie K and Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom; Na Leo Pilimehana |
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Historical, educational, informational displays |
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Food and craft booths |
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Pineapple equipment display |
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Train engine |
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Keiki playground |
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Parking at Leilehua High School and Wahiawa Elementary School |
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Shuttles leave parking lots for Wahiawa District Park every 20 minutes starting at 8:30 a.m. |
A Day at Lake Wilson — November 8, 1998: PAU ! !
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Narrated boat tours for the public |
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Informational displays |
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Fishing demonstrations |
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For information call Dan Nakasone (843-8071) or Ricky Oshiro (621-9015) |
Santa’s Wahiawa Centennial Parade — December 5, 1998: PAU ! !
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Parade starts 6:00 p.m. |
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From Kaala Elementary School, up California Avenue, left on Cane Street, left to Center Street |
Closing Ceremony — January 21, 1999 PAU ! !
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Dot’s in Wahiawa, 6:00 p.m. |
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Tickets available after December 15 from WCBA office or any WCBA board member |
