Marriott Waiohai
Opens
After more than ten years of closure,
Poipu’s popular resort location, formerly known as the Waiohai, is open.
Re-launching as a timeshare project called the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club,
the first phase of construction was right on schedule. A total of 78 units
(or 82 depending on which report you read) opened for business January
3rd. Also included in the first phase is the Marketplace featuring
Starbucks Coffee, a pool side Honu Bar and a 3000 square foot fitness
center for owners and guests. Construction continues on site for
the balance of the units and a restaurant. Completion is expected
by mid 2004.
Ancient Heiau
Dedicated
At the same time the Marriott was
being opened, a dedication was made of an ancient Heiau, or Hawaiian Temple,
that once stood on the point fronting the present location. The name
of it was Kihahouna, and it was dedicated to Huklukoki, a supernatural
bird god, Kuahaimoana and Kamohoali’i, the ancestral shark gods who were
also brothers to the Fire Goddess Pele, and last but not least, Kane, one
of the four major gods whose role in the mythology of creation was of great
importance to the Hawaiian people.
The name Kihahouna represents the
gathering of the four gods, and the mana or life force they give to this
area. The Heiau was said to have been built by the second high chief
of Koloa, Kiha-ke-oho-lupalupa. That translates as Kiha with the
luxuriant hair, so his friends just called him Kiha. The Heiau
was a walled temple 130 feet by 90 feet, with a sea wall.
At the present time the aina, or
land, where the Heiau once stood has been re-walled with naupaka kahakai.
Future plans will include an informational plaque and an ahu, or altar.
Additionally, the Heiau will formally become a part of the Koloa Heritage
Trail, a route that leads through the Koloa-Poipu area highlighting history,
culture and natural beauty.
Battle Brewing
Over Blind Wolf Spider
The United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USF&W) has proposed 4000 acres of critical habitat areas in
Koloa for two species of unique blind animals, the Kauai cave wolf spider
and amphipod. These small insects are found only in cave habitats
in the Koloa area. The proposed rule responds to a federal court
order requiring the agency to designate critical habitat.
The draft economic analysis released
by USF&W estimates the cost of the proposed habitat designation to
range between $742 million and $1.9 billion dollars over the next 18 years.
(That’s billion with a “B” Louie) Most of these costs would be indirect
and attributed to lost income from resort and other commercial development.
Direct costs to be incurred in project modifications for resort, residence,
roads and quarry development are estimated to total about $60 million.
Potential economic benefits listed in the report include reduced traffic
congestion and preservation of native species.
That’s government speak for “Although
this proposal prohibits the development of 4000 acres, resulting in a massive
adverse impact on Koloa’s future economy, the upside is there will
be less traffic” Needless to say, Grove Farm (recently acquired by
the former head of AOL, Steve Case) and the owner of a large portion of
this land has asked for clarification. My guess is that a compromise
will be worked out allowing for the preservation of habitat in a somewhat
smaller area together with strict requirements for developers to protect
caves they may encounter while building projects outside the protected
area yet inside the presently proposed 4000 acres. Not perfect for
the spiders and not perfect for the developers so it will probably work
out just fine.
FEBRUARY 1st
- MARCH 15th
Feb 1 2003
HULA HO'IKE 2003
Halau hula o Leilani and kumu Leilani
Rivera Bond presents the Hula Ho'ike 2003 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention
Hall in Lihu'e, 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets $15 for adults, $8 for keiki
14 & under; prices at the door $20 and $15. Donna Stewart 808-822-1152
or 808-635-7248
Feb 1 2003
LEARN BASKET WEAVING AT WAIPA
GARDEN
Learn various methods of weaving
from master weaver and artisan Jennie Hutchings. Located 1 mile past Hanalei
at the ahupua'a of Waipa. Noon to 4:00 pm.Class size limited. Reservations
required. Mel 808 826-4581
 Feb
2 2003
KAUAI CONCERT ASSOCIATION
St. Lawrence Quartet - Unquestionably
Canadian at heart, entertaining a wide range of audiences while maintaining
the highest level of musical interpretation and technique. Kauai Community
College, 5 pm, $20 Connie Clausen 808-245-SING
Feb 2 2003
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY - SONGS &
STORIES OF KAUAI
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele with songs and stories of
Kauai. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited.
Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty
826-1469
Feb 7 2003
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CONCERT &
HISTORY
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. One of a kind concert and stories telling history of Hawaiian slack
key guitar & ukulele. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors)
Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei.
Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Feb 9 2003
SLACK KEY GUITAR CONCERT - SONGS
OF SEA TURTLES
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Enjoy delightful afternoon of slack key songs and stories of sea
turtles and other endangered species. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8
keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai
Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Feb 13 2003
EAT DESSERT FIRST
The Zonta Club of Kaua'i presents
Eat Dessert First, an annual scholarship fundraiser at the Terrace Restaurant
at Kaua'i Lagoons. Lots of delicious desserts and goodies for you and your
Valentine. A silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets are $12 for
ages 4 to 94 and $15 at the door. Eat Dessert First from 5 to 7:30pm, Thursday,
February 13th. Melinda Uohara 808-635-9464
Feb 14 2003
SLACK KEY SONGS & STORIES
OF KAUAI
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and
stories of Kauai. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating
Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha
Plenty 826-1469
Feb 15 2003
HOOKAHI LAHUI, E ALA E! ONE NATION
ARISE!
Na Leo Kako’o, the supporting voice
for the Hawaiian Language Immersion Programs on Kaua’i, will be hosting
this Ho’olaule’a and Benefit Concert. Hawaiian language, culture and history
will predominate information, craft and game booths, flavored with ‘ono
Hawaiian and local foods and accompanied by traditional and contemporary
Hawaiian music. Vidinha Stadium from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ka'e'e Calica 808-821-4401
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Feb 15 2003
KAUAI SYMPOSIUM 2003
Occupational Therapy Association
of Hawaii presents Kauai Symposium 2003 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waimea
Plantation Cottages. This symposium is a multi-blend of educational material
to provide OTR, COTA, PT, PTA and other healthcare providers with an advance
clinical directive and intervention applicable to varied populations and
practice settings. Steve Kline 808-337-2084
Feb 16 2003
SLACK KEY GUITAR - MOUNTAIN TO
SEA
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Delightful afternoon concert featuring songs & stories from
mountain to sea. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating
Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha
Plenty 826-1469
Feb 17 2003
FREE HAWAI`I YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT
 The
Hawai`i Youth Symphony I Orchestra, under the direction of Henry Miyamura,
presents a free concert at 7 pm at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Youth Symphony I is composed of 91 of the best student musicians from around
the state of Hawai`i. Highlights include Man of La Mancha, the famous aria
O Mio Babbino Caro, music by Hawaiian composer Kui Lee, and more. For more
information, call HYSA at 808-941-9706. Bonnie Hilton 808-941-9706
Feb 21 2003 - Feb 22 2003
WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION 2003
It's an annual town party festival!
Continuous entertainment, food, crafts, games, Coors Beer Garden, Lappert's
Ice Cream Eating Contest, and Ukulele Contest at the old Waimea Sugar Mill.
Hat Lei Contest and Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrations at the West Kauai
Technology & Visitor Center and many sporting events on Saturday. Take
a historic tour of Waimea and visit its merchants. Free, 5pm-11pm Friday.
10am-11pm Saturday. Sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, West Kauai
Business & Professional Assoc., Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kikiaola
Land Co. and many more. Chris Faye, publicity chair 808/335-2824
Feb 21 2003
ENDANGERED SPECIES - SLACK KEY
SONGS AND STORIES
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Delightful afternoon concert featuring songs & stories of sea
turtles and other endangered species. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8
keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai
Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Feb 21 2003
KAUAI CONCERT ASSOCIATION
Terrance Simien - This eclectic
fusion of sound has roots in the indigenous zydeco music of the French
speaking Creoles of south central and southwest Louisiana. Kauai Community
College, 7 pm, $20 Connie Clausen 808-245-SING
Feb 22 2003
4TH ANNUAL SANCTUARY OCEAN COUNT
The Sanctuary Ocean Count was initiated
as a means to provide Hawai‘i residents and visitors with the opportunity
to actively participate in evaluating the status of humpback whales in
their breeding grounds by conducting a yearly shore-based census during
the peak breeding season. Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at various sites around
Kaua'i. Jean Souza 808-335-0941
Feb 23 2003
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR - A
MUSICAL HISTORY (Kaua`i)
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Live concert of slack key guitar & ukulele telling the history
of this rare and beautiful tradition. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8
keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai
Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Feb 28 2003
SLACK KEY GUITAR - MOUNTAIN TO
SEA
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Concert of Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele featuring songs
& stories from the mountain to sea. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10
($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai
Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Mar 2 2003
SLACK KEY TOUR OF HAWAII
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Take a musical tour of Hawaii from Big Island to Niihau. FREE gift
drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds
support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
 Mar
7 2003
HAWAII'S MUSICAL LEGACY - SLACK
KEY GUITAR
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. A delightful afternoon concert of Hawaiian slack key guitar and
ukulele with songs and stories telling the history. FREE gift drawing.
Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support
Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Mar 9 2003
SONGS & STORIES OF MO'O AND
MENEHUNE
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. Songs and stories of legendary mo'o (lizard) and Menehune (ancient
peoples of Hawaii). FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating
Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha
Plenty 826-1469
Mar 14 2003
SLACK KEY GUITAR - TOUR OF THE
ISLANDS
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community
Center. A slack key guitar musical tour of the islands. FREE gift drawing.
Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support
Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Mar 15 2003
6TH ANNUAL FAMILY OCEAN FAIR
An exciting day of live entertainment,
lectures, games, food, hands-on demonstrations, projects, displays &
exhibits at the Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with
free admission. Off-site parking with free shuttle service available. Jean
Souza 808-246-2860
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We are in the process of having more
pictures taken of the interiors that have been remodeled and of the landscaping.
We will once again attempt a night time shot of the landscape lighting.
Wish us luck. This is probably a two month project, so we’ll keep
you posted.
January and February will be very
busy months with occupancy over 90%. One interesting statistic is
the lead time from date of booking to date of stay. In the month
of January we had 14 reservations that booked with less than 30 days advance
notice. One guest called us just four days before coming and the
average lead time of everyone booking was 42 days. I’ve not paid
close attention to the number of days lead time before, however a much
larger percentage are coming last minute.
The only problem is that we are turning
away a lot of business because we don’t have space. So if you are
planning a trip in the next six months (especially July and August) now
would be the time to call the airlines and then call us toll free for your
reservations.
College Exams
Two college seniors had a week of exams
coming up. Instead of studying, they decided to go to a party. When
they went to the test, they decided to tell the professor that their car
had broken down the night before due to a flat tire and they needed a bit
more time to study. The professor told them that they could have
another day to study.
That evening, both of the boys crammed
all night until they were sure that they knew just about everything. Arriving
at class the next morning, each boy was told to go to separate classrooms
to take the exam. Each shrugged and went to two different parts of the
building.
As each sat down, they read the first
question.
"For 5 points, explain the contents
of an atom."
At this point, they both thought
the exam was going to be a piece of cake and answered this question with
ease.
Then, the test continued... "For
95 points, tell me which tire it was."
Creative Writing
A university creative writing class
was asked to write a concise essay containing these four elements:
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religion
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royalty
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sex
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mystery
The prize winning essay read:
"My God!" said the Queen. "I'm pregnant.
I wonder who did it."
Courage
A student taking a philosophy class
had a single question on his final: "What is courage?"
The student wrote: "This," signed
it, and turned it in.
The Graduate
The graduate with a Science degree asks,
"Why does it work?"
The graduate with an Engineering
degree asks, "How does it work?"
The graduate with an Accounting
degree asks, "How much will it cost?"
The graduate with a Philosophy degree
asks, "Do you want fries with that?"
Fascinate
The teacher asks her class if anyone
can use the word fascinate in a sentence. Brian raises his hand and says,
"The sky is fascinating."
The teacher says, "No that's fascinating."
Jennifer raises her hand and says,
"When I saw the tigers at the zoo I was fascinated."
The teacher says, "No that's fascinated."
So finally Little Johnny raises
his hand and says, "My mom bought a new blouse with 12 pearl buttons, but
her boobs are so big she could only fasten eight!"
Job Placement
Does your organization struggle with
the problem of properly fitting people to jobs? Here is a handy hint for
ensuring success in job placement.
Take the prospective employees you
are trying to place and put them in a room with only a table and two chairs.
Leave them alone for two hours, without any instruction. At the end of
that time, go back and see what they are doing.
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If they have taken the table apart in
that time, put them in Engineering.
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If they are counting the butts in the
ashtray, assign them to Accounting.
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If they are screaming and waving their
arms, send them off to Manufacturing.
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If they are talking to the chairs, Personnel
is a good spot for them.
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If they are sleeping, they are Management
material.
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If they are writing up the experience,
send them to Tech Pubs.
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If they don't even look up when you
enter the room, assign them to Security.
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If they try to tell you it's not as
bad as it looks, send them to Marketing.
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And if they've left early, put them
in Sales.
The Pearly Gates
Three people die, a Doctor, a school
teacher, and the head of a large HMO. When met at the pearly gates
by St. Peter he asks the Doctor "What did you do on Earth?" the Doctor
replied, "I healed the sick and if they could not pay I would do it for
free." St. Peter told the Doctor, "You may go in." St. Peter
then asked the teacher what she did, she replied, "I taught educationally
challenged children." St. Peter then told her "you may go in."
St. Peter asked the third man, "What did you do?" The man hung his
head and replied, "I ran a large HMO." To which St. Peter replied,
"you may go in, but you can only stay 3 days."
Can you believe these interest rates?
It’s a large part of what is driving the market up and up together with
accounting for an unprecedented amount of refinancing. In case you
have been living outside the country, rates are at their lowest levels
in 40 years.
Conventional logic has it that rates
will head back up sometime this year (crystal ball anyone), so if you’ve
been thinking of a refi (as they’re called) now is the time. With
the huge backlog of applications, figure on 60 or even 90 days from start
to finish. Here’s some recent rates from the Bank of Hawaii although
your local lender may have something better:
30 year fixed - Owner occupied, 6.000%
15 year fixed - Owner occupied,
5.375%
30 year fixed - Investor, 6.125%
15 year fixed - Investor, 5.375%
30 year fixed - Second home, 6.000%
1 Year Arm - Owner occupied, 4.500%
With the exception of the investor
category, all these loans are available with no points (the fee by the
lender of usually 1% to 2% of the loan amount and paid at closing) being
charged.
In past issues we’ve featured properties
that were for sale. This issue we’re going to highlight recent sold
properties to give the reader an overall perspective of the south shore.
Poipu
Kiahuna Plantation Condos; 1Br/1Ba;
$135,000-$185,000
Makanui Road lot; 16,726 sq ft;
$500,000
Regency Condos; 3Br/2.5Ba; $435,000
Bayview lot; 16,645 sq ft; $325,000
Puuone Street; 3Br/3Ba home; $850,000
Koloa
Koloa Estates lot; 23,173 sq ft;
$205,000
Lawai
Akemama Road lot; 1.00 Acre
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Every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m.
is Hanapepe Art Night and is unique. Participating galleries take turns
being the weekly host gallery, offering original performances or demonstrations  which
become the theme for that art night. All the galleries are lit up and decked
out, giving the town a special atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll down the streets
of quaint, historic Hanapepe Town and meet the local artists. This
is also the only night the Hanapepe Café is open (it’s otherwise
open for breakfast and lunch) and it is a wonderful restaurant serving
vegetarian fare. For Art Night info, call Lew or Annette Shortridge at
(808) 335-0343.
Enjoy free hula shows at the
following locations:
• Seaview Terrace at
Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Poipu, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Be sure
and call (808) 742-1234 to double check the type of performance.
Some nights there is guitar music, others keiki hula with young children
performing. If you’ve never seen 3-9 years olds doing the hula, you
should go. It’s really a joy to watch.
• Kukui's Restaurant at Kauai
Marriott Resort & Beach Club, Lihue (on Kalapaki Bay), Wednesday
& Saturday shows, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Call (808) 245-5050
• Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa,
5:00 PM daily (programs vary)
Call (808) 822-3641
• Happy Talk Lounge at Hanalei
Bay Resort, Princeville, Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM - call (808) 826-6522.
Also enjoy live jazz here on Sunday afternoons.
The free Tiare Tahiti Dance
Show takes place Monday & Thursday evenings at 5:00 PM, in the
courtyard of Poipu Shopping Village. Call 808-742-2831.
Watch Hawaiian crafts being created
at the Hui Aloha (friendly get-together) in the Sheraton Garden
Court Lobby in Poipu from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This daily display features
everything from coconut hats to Niihau shell leis, lauhala baskets and
more. Call (808) 742-1661 for further information.
 Monday
through Thursday go on Crater Hill Hikes. From the Kilauea
Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, you can join this 2 to
2-1/2 hour hike. Guides discuss the geology of the island and Crater Hill,
seabirds and migratory birds, native plants, and marine wildlife that visit
Kilauea Point. Spectacular setting including historic Kilauea Point Lighthouse,
visitor's center, and grounds open all day. Free with paid entry fee of
$3 to the Wildlife Refuge. Call (808) 828-0168 for reservations.
Monday through Friday take a Gay
& Robinson Tour. See Makaweli's sugar irrigation systems Mon -
Fri, 8 - 4 p.m. Exhibits show the 17.5 mile Koula Ditch, 13 mile Olokele
Ditch, and history of Gay & Robinson, Olokele and Hawaiian Sugar Co.
plantations. Free. Call (808) 335-2824.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
go for a Kapaa History Tour. Take walking tours through Kapaa
town. Meet at Pono Kai Resort lobby at 10 am. Call (808) 245-3373
for reservations.
Tuesdays through Saturdays take the
kids to the Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum.
"Deep Sea Giants" is an amazing
interactive exhibit of robotic ocean creatures. Permanent exhibits include
multi-cultural keiki village, coral reef at night, virtual reality stations,
magic tree house library and more. Admission is $4.50/$3.50. Located at
Kauai Village Shopping Center in Kapaa. Daily summer camp is offered weekdays.
For more information call (808) 823-8222.
Mondays are reserved for the Historic
Waimea Walking Tour. This 90 minute tour offers a glimpse of historic
Waimea town Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Call (808)338-1332.
Mondays through Fridays enjoy a Sugar
Mill Tour. This two-hour field and factory tour is given twice
daily at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m. There is an admission charge for the tour,
but admission to the Visitor Center is free and is open 8 - 4. Kaumakani
Ave. Call (808)335-2824 for reservations.
Mondays through Fridays take advantage
of any one of a number of Garden Tours.
North shore Limahuli Garden: Restored
ancient taro fields, rare species, and spectacular views. (808) 826-1053. 
Kalaheo Allerton Garden: Exquisite
statuary and reflecting pools plus amazing flora. (808) 742-2623.
Na Aina Kai: Contemporary sculptures
and wonderful grounds. (808) 828-1525.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
stroll back in time with a Walking Tour of Old Waimea Sugar Plantation
and Cottages. The tour meets at 9:00 a.m. and lasts approximately
90 minutes. Volunteers lead you through Waimea Plantation Cottages,
a vacation resort of restored plantation houses, and the neighboring Waimea
Sugar Company "camp" of houses dating to the turn of the century. Tours
are limited to 12 people. For reservations please call (808) 335-2824.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays take a Kauai Museum Tour.
Free tours at 10 am with admission.
Docents provide interpretation of Kauai and Niihau culture as they lead
tours through the Museum's galleries. Call (808) 245-6931 for more information.
 Fridays
and Sundays perk up your ears for Hawaiian Slack Key Music Concerts.
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of
live slack key guitar and ukulele with stories of the history of the music,
Kauai, endangered species, and more. Free gift drawing! Tickets $10 ($8
keiki/kupuna). Hanalei Community Center - Fridays at 4 p.m., Sundays at
3 p.m. For more information call (808) 826-1469.
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Congratulations to Colleen
Wodtkey of Elkhart, Indiana for winning a $300 credit toward
a future stay at Hideaway Cove. Good luck to everyone for our next
drawing. The winner will be announced in our next issue.
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