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Namaste and the Friends of the Pana’ewa Zoo would like to thank everyone who made Namaste’s 11th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, September 26, 2009 such a huge success.
The excellent entertainment was provided by the County Band, the Waiakea High School Band, Lobo del Mar, Kaliko Guys, Lava Jam Band and Jazman.
The ono grinds were courtesy of Michael’s Hawaiian Food, Ai’Open’a Espresso and Friends of the Zoo.
KTA donated the birthday cakes and The Pint Size Corporation provided the ice cream for the big day.
Kulana Foods donated beef bones for Namaste’s Birthday Bone Cake as well as a large beef roast for his birthday dinner.
Meowie Wowie furnished the catnip for Namaste’s new pillow.
Special keiki fun and games were assisted by Marc the Clown, Terry the Tiger and the Big Monkey.
And a great big MAHALO to our Mayor, Billy Kenoi, for his participation in the dedication of the tiger mural honoring our late president Jean Curtis’ years of dedication
and commitment to FOZ and the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens.
It was a wonderful party and Namaste would also like to thank Al Cabral and the Hawaii Horse Owner’s Association, the volunteers, the zoo staff, and ever one who attended
and made his day so very special. See you all next year.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Namaste Pomaika’i and
Friends of the Pana’ewa Zoo
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO (FOZ) ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION
Where: Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens - Ed. Pavillion
When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12
Details: FOZ annual Membership meeting and election of new Pres., Vice Pres.,
and Board Members. FOZ will also honor our long-time retiring President Jean
Curtis. All FOZ members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meet at the
Education Pavillion.
Contact: Faith, 961-3172, pattyscats@aol.com
Birthday Party at the Zoo, Namaste turns 11
It is that time again! Namaste, the zoo’s white Bengal tiger, will be celebrating his 11th birthday on Saturday, September 26, 2009 and The Friends of the Zoo want everyone to come celebrate with him! Namaste is always ready for a good party and especially loves his birthday parties!
Namaste's birthday is the biggest birthday bash in Hilo and this year’s celebration will include musical entertainment all day long. The hourly shows start with the Waiakea High School Band at 9am, Lobo Del Mar at 10am, the Hawaii County Band at 11am, the Dedication of the Namaste Rain Shelter Mural at 12 noon, Java Jive at 1pm, Jazman at 2pm, and Lava Jam Band at 3pm.
There will be food booths serving hotdogs and shave ice. Free cake from KTA Superstores and Safeway and ice cream courtesy of The Pint Size Corporation will be served at 12 noon to the public as long as supplies last. At 9:30am Namaste will receive his ice cake and do the Pumpkin Pounce. At 11:00am, he will receive his birthday presents and at 3:00pm the birthday boy, Namaste, will receive his birthday dinner, donated by Kulana Foods.
At the entrance of the zoo, visitors can sign birthday banners for Namaste and take a photo with a life-sized plush white tiger at the Zoo Information Booth. The zoo gift shop is celebrating by offering 10% discounts on all white tiger plush items for the day. The face painting has been so popular, it will be offered at two locations this year. Keiki will be able to make a special craft project to take home, enjoy a scavenger hunt and play games. Terry the Tiger, Marc the Clown and the Black Monkey will also be on hand to entertain the keiki. The Petting Zoo will be open from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
Al Cabral and the Hawaii Horse Owners’ Association will assist visitors with parking.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Pana’ewa Zoo, a nonprofit corporation which supports and promotes the zoo. Funds raised at events contribute to the acquisition and care of zoo animals and for improvements at the zoo. the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens hours are 9am to 4pm daily. No admission is charged. For further information contact the Friends’ Zoo Gift Shop at 959-9233 or visit the website at www.hilozoo.com.
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