Annual Summer Picnic - 2024
Join the party!
July 25 @ Magnuson Park, 10-2,
Picnic Shelter #1.
Food: Pot Luck Lunch - bring something to share. Plan to have enough water for a summer day out—the picnic shelter has no water.
Location:
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle WA 98115
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TstPAnjvKaKyynGF9
Picnic Shelter #1 is pinned.
Park Map (PDF), showing Picnic Shelter #1.
Enter Park at Sand Point Way and NE 65th St. Shelter is by lake shore near “Magnuson Boat Launch”. See Red Arrow in map PDF.
Lei hilo
A very popular and convenient lei-making method is known as hilo. Hilo means to twist or braid and is used not only for lei but in the making of cordage. Lāʻī (tī leaves) are the most common material used for lei hilo. This technique and style of lei is great because lāʻī are readily available in the Hawaiian Islands and they possess cleansing and healing properties associated with safety and purity. The preparation of the lāʻī leaves will already be done by our presenters for the participants. Because we must order the ti leaves, there will be a small supplies fee due ($5). This will be collected by a SWG member TBD. – We ask that you sign up so that enough supplies are prepared.
Activities for 2024 will involve making Lei’s (think Hawaii) out of tī leaves as well as out of plants/flowers from our gardens. Two styles will be presented
Lei wili
Wili means to wind and is a common method of lei-making known for its durability and versatility. Any variety of flower and foliage are bound onto a base using lāʻī or some type of twine such as raffia, string, or even floral wire. The maker of lei wili creates his or her pattern of choice by selecting materials based on color, shape, texture, and meaning.
Tools to bring:
Scissors or small shears
Small towel or tea towel
2 gallon-size ziploc bags
Small cooler or insulated tote bag
Our presenters will provide the raffia, soaking tubs, water spray bottles, and clothespins (to secure the lei while making).
Wili lei making materials from your own garden – bring some to share!
Leaves:
Boxwood
Salal
Cedar
Hemlock
Juniper
Japanese Maple
English Ivy
Japonica
Phormium
Day lily
Hydrangea
Spreading Wood Fern
Pacific Oak Fern
Lavender
Herbs:
Rosemary
Thyme (woody stems)
Flowers:
Carnations
Pinks
Hydrangea
Button Chrysanthemum
Bud roses
(Anything hardy that won’t wilt immediately)
Purchased:
Babyʻs Breath
Fern
Mini roses
Statice
About our instructors ‘Ehulani and her Wahine partners:
Nā ʻAnakē (The Aunties) are haumana (students) of Aunty Manuiki Lono, kumu hula originally from the island of Kaua’i and well-known in the Hawaiian community. She is known for her mission to spread aloha and understanding of the Hawaiian culture to anyone who wishes to learn. We all studied with Aunty for 10 years or more. Aunty Manu has now retired to the islands and we represent the skills and knowledge that she taught to us. Nā ʻAnakē currently presents themed hula presentations, such as “Lei and Hula in Song” and most recently performed an Elders Honoring program for the Quileute Tribe in La Push. We also offer hula and music for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, company and community events).