BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pacific Tsunami Museum - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tsunami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pacific Tsunami Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T163000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240319T094745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T205424Z UID:18574-1711965600-1714494600@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Tsunami Awareness Month at the Pacific Tsunami Museum DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCelebrate Tsunami Awareness Month at the Pacific Tsunami Museum\nUpcoming Events \nMonday\, April 1st – Free Public Talk by Dr. Walt Dudley at Pahoa Public Library. Talk topic will be the 1946 April Fools Day Tsunami. \nSaturday\, April 6th – Book signing appearance by Tammy Yee\, illustrator of Tsunami Quilt book and the Baby Honu; accompliced by book reading by Docent Dian; free entry to Kama’aina (Hawaii Residents) \nThursday\, April 11th – Once in a lifetime Presentation by Dr. Alison Thompson. Dr. Alison Thompson\, a dedicated humanitarian\, has received prestigious awards such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award and the “Woman of Peace” award. She served as a first responder during the 9/11 attacks in NYC and founded the non-profit Third Wave Volunteers (TWV)\, which has grown into a global network of over 30\,000 volunteers. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami\, she co-founded a Community Tsunami Early-warning disaster Center and a children’s learning museum in Sri Lanka. Alison has worked with diverse communities worldwide\, from indigenous tribes in Colombia to victims of wildfires in Maui. She will be giving a presentation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum on April 11th\, with limited seating available. RSVP Here : link \nSaturday\, April 27th– Celebrate Tsunami Awareness Month with Closing Ceremony. All are invited to a Presentation by Dr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka. Dr. Keliikipikaneokolohaka was born and raised in Waiakea\, Hilo\, Hawai’i and has been an educator in various contexts for over 20 years – including being the creator of the oil or chant for the Pacific Tsunami Museum. \nEvery Sunday from 10am – 12pm- Photo Scanning Days “Help us digitize local history! Bring in your photos taken in tsunami associated areas (Hilo\, waiakea\, etc) (people\, events\, landmarks\, holidays\, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of PTMs photographic record of our community. Loose\, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned\, limit 5 per person\, please!” \nMore details to be announced. Any questions – please direct them to admin@tsunami.org. Mahalo nui loa \n  \n  \n  URL:https://tsunami.org/event/celebrate-tsunami-awareness-month-at-the-pacific-tsunami-museum/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tsunami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tsunami-Awareness-Month-Facebook-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240401T180000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240326T082520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T101042Z UID:18598-1711990800-1711994400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Tsunami Talk Series - April Fools Day Tsunami @Pahoa Public Library DESCRIPTION:In honor of Tsunami Awareness Month\, the Pahoa Public Library will be hosting a free public talk by Dr. Walt Dudley from the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo. Talk topic will be the 1946 April Fools Day Tsunami\, Let Us Not Forget Hawaii’s Most Deadly Natural Hazard. This talk is part of the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s 30th Anniversary Tsunami Talk Series\, commemorating three decades of educating and raising awareness about tsunami preparedness and resilience here at the Pacific Tsunami Museum \nProgram is suitable for age 13 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. \nAnyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication\, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program\, service\, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged\, but not required. \nDoors Open : 5:00pm\nTalk Starts: 5:10pm URL:https://tsunami.org/event/tsunamitalk02/ LOCATION:Pahoa Public Library\, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd\,\, Pāhoa\, HI\, 96778\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T170000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240327T072421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T072421Z UID:18615-1712394000-1712422800@tsunami.org SUMMARY:First Saturday - April 6th - Special Appearance by Illustrator Tammy Yee *EARLY ENTRY* DESCRIPTION:April is Tsunami Awareness Month!\n\n\nOn April 6th from 9am to 4pm\, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required). \nTammy Yee (Children’s book author\, illustrator\, and origami / paper model designer) has worked on more than 40 books. She grew up in Hilo\, Hawaii\, where she explored tide pools\, swam in streams\, and wrote and illustrated spooky stories her teachers politely read. Having children rekindled her love for picture books\, so in 1994 she exchanged her stethoscope for a paintbrush and she’s been writing and illustrating ever since. In 2022\, she was inducted into Children’s Literature of Hawaii’s (CLH) Hall of Fame.  \nTammy Yee 📘🎨 will be available for book signing and talk story from 10am – Noon. You can visit her website here\n\nCopies of “The Tsunami Quilt” will be available for purchase in the PTM Gift Shop. \nPTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions with “The Tsunami Quilt” book and more!\n \nEnjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong\, performing live at noon. \nDon’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership\, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE :\nThe Merrie Monarch Parade starts at 10am\, with a section of the route passing directly in front of the Pacific Tsunami Museum.\nTo ensure convenient parking\, we highly recommend arriving early in the morning.\n\n\n\n\nNon-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price. \n\nFor questions call (808) 935-0926 or email admin@tsunami.org URL:https://tsunami.org/event/april6firstsaturday/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T171500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T190000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240326T064150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T100436Z UID:18595-1712855700-1712862000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Tsunami Talk Series - Dr. Alison Thompson DESCRIPTION:Tsunami Talk: Once in a lifetime Presentation by Dr. Alison Thompson.\nDr. Alison Thompson\, a dedicated humanitarian\, has received prestigious awards such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award and the “Woman of Peace” award. She served as a first responder during the 9/11 attacks in NYC and founded the non-profit Third Wave Volunteers (TWV)\, which has grown into a global network of over 30\,000 volunteers. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami\, she co-founded a Community Tsunami Early-warning disaster Center and a children’s learning museum in Sri Lanka. Alison has worked with diverse communities worldwide\, from indigenous tribes in Colombia to victims of wildfires in Maui. She will be giving a presentation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum on April 11th\, with limited seating available. \n RSVP Here : link URL:https://tsunami.org/event/alison/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240414T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240429T120000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240408T093904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T093904Z UID:18640-1713088800-1714392000@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Photo Scanning Day - Every Sunday in April from 10am -12 DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 10am – 12pm- Photo Scanning Days \nHelp us digitize local history! Bring in your photos taken in tsunami associated areas (Hilo\, Waiakea\, etc) (people\, events\, landmarks\, holidays\, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of PTMs photographic record of our community. Loose\, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned\, limit 5 per person\, please! \nDays: April 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 URL:https://tsunami.org/event/photo-scanning-day1/ LOCATION:Pacific Tsunami Museum\, 130 Kamehameha Ave\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T163000 DTSTAMP:20250424T225348 CREATED:20240408T094758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T034414Z UID:18651-1714212000-1714235400@tsunami.org SUMMARY:Keiki Education Day & New Exhibit Piece DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the Pacific Tsunami Museum for our Last Event for Tsunami Awareness Month. \nEarly Open at 9:30am with plenty of parking on the side of Kress Theater and down Bayfront. \nEducation Program: \n\n9:45am : Signs of the Tsunami\, presented by Cindi Preller. Audience Recommendation : Grade 3 and up\n10:45am: Signs of the Tsunami\, presented by Cindi Preller. Audience Recommendation : Grade 3 and up\n1pm: Tsunami Preparedness Through Kilo\, presented by Dr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka.  Audience Recommendation: All Ages  \n3pm: Engine #121 New Exhibit Piece\, presented by Ethan Collyer. Audience Recommendation: All Ages\n\n  \nActivities Include and run all day: \n\nMake- Take : Wave in a Bottle\nFind out if you live in a Tsunami Zone\n Earthquake Simulator\n\n Story Book Reading with Docent Dian (until 1pm)\n\n Scavenger Hunt (with snack prizes!)\n\n\n  \nSpeaker Information: \nCindi Preller is the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director and one of the Scientists on Duty.\nDr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka is a part of the Tsunami Museum’s Ohana and Board. Dr. Keliikipikaneokolohaka was born and raised in Waiakea\, Hilo\, Hawai’i and has been an educator in various contexts for over 20 years – including being the creator of the oil or chant for the Pacific Tsunami Museum.\nEthan Collyer is the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s Floor Manager and Archivist. URL:https://tsunami.org/event/twm_closing/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR