WASPs & Aviation History of North Shore

Aloha Members,
Please plan on attending the next exciting historical lecture about WASPs and the North Shore's own aviation history sponsored by Stearman Biplane Rides.  Tickets are available at the Chamber Monday thru Friday 1-5pm, Kai Ku Hale, and Strong Current.  See press release below and watch the video of Vera Williams, author, on our website: http://www.gonorthshore.org/

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Historic Preservation Committee is pleased to present two North Shore residents in the third presentation in its Historical Lecture Series on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Historic Haleiwa Gym. Author Vera Stone Williams will present an illustrated talk on her groundbreaking book, "WASPs, the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II," recently republished by the Pacific Historic Parks in 2011. Aviator and historian Captain Rick Rogers will also present an illustrated talk on the fascinating history of aviation on the North Shore This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Stearman Biplane Rides.

The WASPs was a pioneering organization of highly skilled civilian female pilots employed to fly military aircraft in essential noncombat missions under the direction of the United States Army Air Force during World War II. "WASPs, the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II' is a lively, reminiscent, and beautifully illustrated tribute to these irrepressible "fly girls" of the forties.  Long on stories and vivid remembrances, this book captures the spirit of their great adventure and shows how the experience changed these women's lives and broadened the horizons for all women."

WHAT:  "WASPs, the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II," an illustrated talk by Vera Stone Williams and "The History of Aviation on the North Shore," an illustrated talk by Captain Rick Rogers

WHEN:  Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:   Historic Haleiwa Gym across from Haleiwa Post Office

ADMISSION:  $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door (includes light refreshments)

TICKETS:  Available at Kai Ku Hale, Strong Current, and the Chamber office Monday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Phone:637-4558 website: www.gonorthshore.org

Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Preservation Committee is pleased to present the second illustrated lecture in its Historical Lecture Series by author and historian John Clark on his pioneering work, “Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past.” This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing.

This groundbreaking book is a history of the traditional sport narrated primarily by native Hawaiians who wrote for the Hawaiian language newspapers of the 1800s. Clark conducted extensive research into the emerging online archive of Hawaiian language and history called Ho`olaupa`i for references about traditional Hawaiian surfing. He collaborated with Keao NeSmith, one of Hawaii’s most respected Hawaiian language educators, to carefully translate these references providing an exceptional compendium of cultural knowledge about the sport in ancient Hawaii.  The book will be available for purchase at the event.

WHAT:  “Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past,” an illustrated talk by John Clark

WHEN:  Friday, November 4, 2011, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:   Historic Haleiwa Gym across from Haleiwa Post Office 

ADMISSION:  $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door (includes light refreshments)

TICKETS:  Available at Kai Ku Hale, Strong Current, and the Chamber office Monday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Phone:637-4558 website: www.gonorthshore.org

Please join us for a memorable evening celebrating our island heritage through stories of Hawaiian surfing and our traditions from the past.

About the North Shore Chamber of Commerce (NSCOC)
Haleiwa Main Street, DBA the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, a 501 (c )  3 nonprofit, was founded in 1985 to encourage economic development through historic preservation. Today, the Chamber exists to promote, maintain, and encourage the historic, cultural, civic, and economic welfare of the North Shore district through research, education, advocacy, and other related activities.

To learn more about the Chamber, please visit www.gonorthshore.org