The Hoike and Hawaiian Festival will fill Esther Short Park with hula dancers, Portland Taiko, Polynesian singers, food vendors and crafters of Hawaiian arts. The festival kicks off with a performance of the historical drama “Ka Lei Maile Ali`i: The Queen’s Women,” which tells the story of the people who, at great personal peril, supported the nation of Hawaii and its queen.
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
On the Web: http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.
The Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival is one of several events taking place this weekend. Others include a blueberry celebration and lavender festival.
2. Drizzle on the syrup
Visit the Cedar Creek Grist Mill for a celebration of blueberry season with Blueberry Pancake Day. Sample blueberry whole-wheat pancakes with blueberry syrup, learn blueberry recipes and local places to pick berries.
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where: 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland.
Admission: Donations accepted.
Telephone: 360-225-5832.
On the Web: http://cedarcreekgristmill.com.
3. Just wing it
Interested in raising some friendly fowl? The Coop du Jour Chicken Coop Tour offers the chance to examine urban chicken coops in uptown Vancouver, with a variety of organizations on hand promoting sustainable living and answering questions.
