On Saturday, January 31, 2009, Lunalilo Home will celebrate the 174th anniversary of the birth of William Charles Lunalilo with a traditional luau. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Lunalilo Home's programs, furnishings and equipment needed to care for our kupuna.

The hours are 11:30 am to 2:30 pm with sit down or take-out food service from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The menu will include kalua pig, laulau, squid luau, lomi salmon, poke, raw crab, chicken long rice, poi, haupia, sweet potato, pineapple, juice and water.

The lineup of entertainers will include the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Band featuring Kuuipo Kumukahi, Holunape, and Melveen Leed.

The luau will be on the grounds of Lunalilo Home at 501 Kekauluohi Street in Hawaii Kai. Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at Kaiser High School.

Tickets are $50 and include a complimentary custom-made t-shirt.

For information and tickets call Dawn Kuoha at 395-1000. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, January 16, 2009.