Getting to know Manoa

Manoa Valley, one of the few neighborhoods in Hawaii that has maintained a link to its architectural and social heritage, will be the focal point of Historic Hawaii Foundation's annual conference Thursday through Sunday.

The conference coincides with both National Preservation Week and National Tourism Week, and will focus on the economic-development and visitor-appreciation opportunities of historic preservation.

For information, call 523-2900.

Malama O Manoa, the Hawai'i Museum Association and the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism are co-hosts of the public events, which include:

Friday

Historic Hawaii Foundation Conference seminars, including "Regional Heritage Areas and Approaches to Sustainable Development and Tourism (Examples, Concepts and Planning Processes)" by Shelley Mastran of the National Trust, and "Historic Preservation & Community Building" and "Public Resistance to Historic Preservation Initiatives" by Donovan Rypkema, author. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel. Admission: $55.

Saturday

"Feels Like Sundae in Manoa," a theatrical and multi-media presentation, including Jeff Gere telling Manoa stories, Joanie Komatsu singing "Moon Over Manoa," Bill Ogilvie acting as Jack London in Manoa, Loose Screws doing Manoa improvisation. At 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Free.

Sunday

"The Story of a Valley: A Trolley Tour of Historic Manoa," oral history tour by Glen Grant aboard a moving trolley. At noon, 1 and 2 p.m., Manoa District Park. Admission is $10; free ride for kids at 3 p.m.

"The Cemeteries of Manoa Valley," a guided tour by Nanette Purcell. At 1 and 2:30 p.m., Manoa Chinese Cemetery. Admission is $8. Self-guided tours are free.

"Old Homes of Manoa Interior Tours," shuttle tour of five of Manoa's 1,200 historic structures. From 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Manoa District Park: Admission is $20; includes refreshments.

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Star-Bulletin staff