{"id":10005963,"global_id":"tracyaviary.org\/nature-center?id=10005963","global_id_lineage":["tracyaviary.org\/nature-center?id=10005963"],"author":"1","status":"publish","date":"2026-01-27 19:18:24","date_utc":"2026-01-27 19:18:24","modified":"2026-01-27 19:18:24","modified_utc":"2026-01-27 19:18:24","url":"https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/event-calendar\/first-friday-fono\/2026-03-06\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/10005963","title":"First Friday Fono","description":"<p dir=\"auto\">Join us for First Friday Fono. In these monthly meetings we will be discussing many of the legends of the Pacific Islands and other important subjects.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Our discussions take place around a bowl of kava. Kava is a non alcoholic drink consumed throughout the Pacific in ceremonial and social settings. It is made from the roots of the <em>piper methysticum <\/em>plant. It can bring relief to anxiety, mood swings and more. It is also known as the &#8220;drink of peace&#8221; because of it&#8217;s ability to relieve stress and reduce anxiety, promotor relaxation, and being mental clarity all without creating dependency. Because of these properties many difficult discussions could take place around a bowl of kava while still maintaining peace.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This program is being offered free of charge, but if you have the means and are able to make a donation of any amount that is greatly appreciated. If your circumstances allow, we recommend a donation of $5 or $10. All proceeds will go towards making this experience sustainable and any excess will go towards education and conservation at both the Nature Center at Pia Okwai and Tracy Aviary.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to donate to Tracy Aviary you can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/ways-to-support\/donate\/\" aria-label=\"here.\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nOr you can venmo us here:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1597 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tracyaviary.org\/nature-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/1000015653.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>","excerpt":"<p>Join us for First Friday Fono. 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