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Sat., 10am-2pm, Dec. 3, 2011 at the Parker Ranch Store. Book signing for “Richard Smart of the Legendary Parker Ranch.”

Richard Smart Performs

Special book release and author signing on Dec. 3, 2011 at the Parker Ranch Store. In honor of the anniversary of Richard Smart’s passing, authors Dr Billy Bergin & Keawe Vredenburg have chosen to premier the new book “Richard Smart of the Legendary Parker Ranch”, published by Island Heritage. This biography is the essence of Read more …

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Congratulations to the 2011 Paniolo Hall of Fame Inductees!

The Paniolo Hall of Fame

As the home for the Oahu Cattlemen Association’s “Paniolo Hall of Fame”, the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables would like to honor the 2011 inductees to this prestigious organization. The 2011 Paniolo Hall of Fame inductees are: A. Hartwell Carter, Donald G. DeSilva, Dee B. Gibson, Peter Kama Sr., Naluahine Kaopua, Clarence Medeiros Sr., Read more …

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Perfect for your Holiday gatherings – Pukalani Stables! December dates are available. Call 808.854.1541.

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For over a century Pukalani Stables has stood at the center of ranching in Hawai’i and welcomed generations of ohana through its rustic gates. Newly refurbished, this gem of paniolo culture shines bright again – perfect for your family, business or community Holiday gathering. Come share the tradition and joy of the season at Pukalani Read more …

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Paniolo Heritage Center’s first Talk Story Night a Smashing Success!

Chicken Skin Ghost Story Event 10_29_2011

October 29th, 2011 marked the first of our ‘Paniolo Talk Story’ nights at the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables. Whenever you launch a new program you can’t help but wonder if the community will embrace it. All doubts were put to rest last Saturday night when it was standing-room only for our ‘Chicken Skin’ Read more …

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Richard Smart: The Legendary Story of the Last Family Owner of Parker Ranch

Richard Smart Book Cover

Special book release and author signing on November 12, 2011 at the Parker Ranch Store. In honor of the anniversary of Richard Smart’s passing, authors Dr Billy Bergin & Keawe Vredenburg have chosen to premier the new book “Richard Smart” of the Legendary Parker Ranch, published by Island Heritage. This book signing will be from Read more …

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Saturday, Oct. 29th from 5-8pm at the Paniolo Heritage Center at Pukalani Stables. A FREE EVENT. Chicken Skin Ghost Stories!

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‘CHICKEN SKIN’ PANIOLO GHOST STORIES TO KICK OFF NEW TALK STORY NIGHTS AT WAIMEA’S PUKALANI STABLES Hawai’i Island residents and visitors are invited to Waimea’s 100+-year-old Pukalani Stables for a new, free, after-dark series of Paniolo Talk Story evenings, a “mauka” version of Danny Kaniela Akaka’s “Twilight at Kalahuipua’a” gatherings at Mauna Lani Resort. Paniolo Preservation Society is proud to host Read more …

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Oktoberfest is Coming to the Paniolo Heritage Center! Friday, Oct. 21, 5-8pm.

OKTOBERFEST 2011 POSTER - North Hawaii Rotary

You don’t want to miss this one, folks! North Hawai’i Rotary Club is bringing Oktoberfest back to Pukalani Stables on Friday, October 21st from 5-8pm.  Outstanding beers by Waimea’s own award-winning Big Island Brewhaus, excellent German food, Costume Contest, Live Music, Silent Auction and, of course, the Chicken Dance! This is a benefit for Rotary Read more …

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Friday, Oct. 7, Cowboys & Cupcakes, 5-9pm at Pukalani Stables

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Please support our friends at Hale Ho’ola Hamakua Critical Access Hospital in their Foundation Fundraiser. Music, fun and food with proceeds dedicated to patients and residents of Hale Ho’ola Hamakua. For more information visit their website at www.HamakuaFoundation.org or call 808.775.7211 x273 Tickets available at Music Exchange next to Starbucks in Kamuela.  

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Visit the PPS Booth at ‘Taste of the Hawaiian Range’ – 6-8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 30, 2011.

Walter Stevens

Come talk-story with Paniolo Preservation Society this Friday night, September 30, at the ‘Taste of the Hawaiian Range’ – 6-8 p.m. at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Stop by our booth to hear all the exciting news about the new Paniolo Heritage Center and for a chance to win an extraordinary poster-size photograph of legendary paniolo, Read more …

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PPS to Honor Walter Stevens at ‘Taste of the Hawaiian Range’ – 6-8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 30, 2011

Tasting and celebrating the deliciously diverse flavors of Hawaiian ranching and farming are at the heart of Hawai’i Island’s “Taste of the Hawaiian Range,” which will celebrate its 16th year from 6-8 p.m., Fri., Sept. 30, 2011 at Hilton Waikoloa’s Grand Ballroom. For the Paniolo Preservation Society, which is dedicated to perpetuating Hawai’i’s proud and living Read more …

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