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« September 20, 2008 - October 20, 2008 »
 
09 / 20
(all day)
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:59 am

For video of the Eco-Roudntable Candidates Forum and answers to candidates written responses, visit http://ecoroundtable.org after August 10th.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

Surfrider Foundation Meeting
Saturday, September 20
after the beach clean up (10:30 AM)
Lydgate Pavilion

Get involved in protecting your coastal environment!

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:59 pm

Event: "Get the Drift and Bag It" International Coastal Cleanup

Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Contact: Capt. Paul Clark, Kaua'i County Coordinator at (808) 651-3452. sos@saveourseas.org">sos@saveourseas.org

Location: Any Beach, Waterway or Reef - Island Wide

& The "race track" beach east of Lydgate with Surfrider Foundation at 9 a.m.

& Anahola Beach Park with Malama Na 'Apapa at 9 a.m.

Materials can be picked up at Kula Elementary in Kilauea, Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or call 651-3452 for coordination!

09 / 21
(all day)
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Sixth annual Sierra Club Picnic at Hanama`ula Beach Park.

Please bring potluck dish

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Just a little reminder to save those seeds!
For the upcoming 2nd Biannual
Community
Seed & Plant Exchange
Sunday September 21st
Noon- 5pm
Kapa`a Neighborhood Center
Free Event
Bring the very best of your seeds, plants, and cuttings to freely give in exchange, with new and old friends!
There will be free lectures, a workshop, & surprise musical guests.
for more information email
info@regenerationsbotanical.org">info@regenerationsbotanical.org
Here are some great seed saving tips for you by the International Seed Saving Institute
http://www.seedsave.org/issi/issi_904.html

Jill Richardson
Regenerations Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 1137, Kilauea, HI 96754 USA
(808) 651-0717 • (866) 216-5373 FAX
www.regenerationsbotanical.org

09 / 22
(all day)
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Posted at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008

Meetings continuing on Kauai landfill issues

LIHU'E – The Kaua'i Department of Public Works is continuing its series of public information meetings on landfill issues.
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The meetings are scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. at different locations around the island:

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Kapa'a Middle School

• Thursday, Sept. 18 – Koloa Neighborhood Center

• Monday, Sept. 22 – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Lihu'e Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Kilauea Neighborhood Center

Topics to be discussed include Kekaha Landfill lateral expansion; siting of a new landfill; design requirements for a modern landfill; mitigation measures; host community compensation; and community concerns regarding landfills.

To view a Power Point presentation of the first meeting in the series that was held Aug. 20 in Kekaha, please log on to the county website, http://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/PublicWorks/SolidWaste/Publi... .

For more information, please contact the county's Solid Waste Program Coordinator, Allison Fraley, at 241-4837.

09 / 23
(all day)
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

Start: 7:01 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Posted at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008

Meetings continuing on Kauai landfill issues

LIHU'E – The Kaua'i Department of Public Works is continuing its series of public information meetings on landfill issues.
Advertisement

The meetings are scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. at different locations around the island:

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Kapa'a Middle School

• Thursday, Sept. 18 – Koloa Neighborhood Center

• Monday, Sept. 22 – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Lihu'e Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Kilauea Neighborhood Center

Topics to be discussed include Kekaha Landfill lateral expansion; siting of a new landfill; design requirements for a modern landfill; mitigation measures; host community compensation; and community concerns regarding landfills.

To view a Power Point presentation of the first meeting in the series that was held Aug. 20 in Kekaha, please log on to the county website, http://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/PublicWorks/SolidWaste/Publi... .

For more information, please contact the county's Solid Waste Program Coordinator, Allison Fraley, at 241-4837.

09 / 24
(all day)
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

09 / 25
End: 6:00 pm
Start: Sep 16 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Sep 25 2008 - 6:00pm

You are invited to participate in an interactive seminar designed to address the impending food crisis on our island. It will be held at Kauai Community College, in the Trade Technology Building, room 114, on September 16, 18, 23 and 25, from 4:00 till 6:00 pm. Please see the attached description for more details.

This seminar, entitled “Growing Food,” will be the first in a series designed interactively with and for the participants along with specialized food industry consultants to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To increase the level of food self-sufficiency for our island by improving the production of locally grown food in home and community gardens and in small farming enterprises.
2. To engage our residents in planning and managing these gardens as a means for reducing our dependence on imported food ….. its rising costs, inferior nutritional quality and diminishing supply
3. To design programs that will provide the training and technical assistance required to insure the success of these gardens as a reliable source of wholesome food for our families, markets and restaurants
4. To develop grants and fund raising projects that will provide the necessary
funding for the successful start-up and expansion of these gardens

Start: 7:30 am
End: 9:00 am

S E P T E M B E R P U B L I C F O R U M
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DATE & TIME
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
7:30-9:00 am

PLACE
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Duke's Canoe Club, Kalapaki

TOPIC
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WHAT DOES OUR NEXT MAYOR PLAN FOR LIHU`E?
Here's an opportunity to ask the candidates
that and other questions yourself!

Aloha,

The Primary Election on Saturday will determine which two mayoral candidates will continue on to the General Election November 4th. All four contenders are dedicated to a fine future for Kaua`i, but each envisions different ways to make that happen.

Rolf Bieber, Bernard Carvalho, Mel Rapozo and JoAnn Yukimura have all promised that if they win in the Primary they’ll attend Thursday’s LBA gathering to answer your questions about their plans. The meeting will NOT be a debate: rather, we’re separating the room into two sections so that you and your colleagues can create a dialogue with each candidate, one at a time.

Here’s your chance to ask about issues important to you, to the future of Lihu‘e and to all of Kaua`i. The meeting is free & open to the public.
Please join us.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm

'Enhancing Kauai's Public Transportation' presentation and discussion. Speaker: Janine Rapozo, County Transportation Agency executive. Sponsor: Kauai Planning & Action Alliance. Thursday, Sept. 25, 3 to 4:30pm. At Kauai Community College Cafeteria.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm

Enhancing Kaua`i’s Public Transportation to reduce traffic and CO2 emissions will be the topic of the Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance (KPAA) Fall Meeting from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kaua`i Community College Cafeteria. Janine Rapozo, County Transportation Agency Executive, will share the latest plans for the Kaua`i Bus. Join the discussion about additional transit options. For more information go to KPAA’s website www.kauainetwork.org or call 632-2005.

Mahalo!

Rayne

Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance

2959 Umi Street, Suite 201

Lihu`e, HI 96766

Tel: 808.632.2005

Fax: 808.632.2018

Website: www.kauainetwork.org

Bringing people together to create a better future for Kaua`i

Start: 5:32 pm

Join Katy and guest co-host April Capil this Thursday, September 25, 4 - 5:30 on KKCR (Kaua'i Community Radio)

At 4, we will be joined by Parin Shah of Green Jobs Now to discuss the organization and thinking behind this Saturday's Green Jobs Now event on Kaua'i.

At 4:30, we will speak with Navy veteran Maricela Guzman, here in Hawai'i as part of a speaking tour promoting military benefits for active duty troops as well as veterans, women’s rights in the military, the anti-war movement, and youth counter-recruitment. She organizes with the American Friends Service Committee and Service Women Action Network (SWAN).

At 5:00 we will speak with Raymond Catania about the question of natural resource depletion and the Superferry, and a new organizing effort aimed at elevating the concerns of local fishermen and others who depend on Kauai's natural resources.

As always, phone lines will be open for your questions, comments, and ideas. Please
dial 808-826-7771 or 1-866-275-1112. Listen at 90.9, 91.9, 92.7 FM and kkcr.org

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

KAMAKAK_OKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROUDLY PRESENTS:

MILILANI TRASK
AND OTHER INDIGENOUS EDUCATORS
IN A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE

UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
[PASSED BY 143 NATIONS ON 9/13/07]

WHAT DOES THIS INTERNATIONAL LEGAL INSTRUMENT DO FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS?
FOR PACIFIC ISLANDERS?
FOR OTHER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE WORLD?

DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM
PLACE: HALAU O HAUMEA,
KAMAKAK_OKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES
2645 DOLE STREET [$3 PARKING IN ZONE 7A PARKING STRUCTURE]

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

o MILILANI TRASK: HISTORY OF UN DECLARATION OF RIGHTS & UPDATE ON

PRESENT LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
o JULIAN AGUON: DEMILITARIZATION IN GUAM

o KYLE KAJIHIRO: DEMILITARIZATION IN HAWAI'I

o JOSHUA COOPER: HUMAN RIGHTS

o KEALI'I GORA: SELF DETERMINATION FOR HAWAIIANS

o LILIKALA KAME'ELEIHIWA: EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & CULTURE

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JULIAN AGUON julianaguon@gmail.com">julianaguon@gmail.com

CO-SPONSORED BY KAMAKAK_OKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES, AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE, INDIGENOUS WORLD ASSOCIATION, NA KOA IKAIKA, K_ALI_I COUNCIL, HAWAI_INUI_KEA SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE

09 / 26
Start: 9:00 am
Start: Sep 26 2008 - 9:00am
End: Sep 28 2008 - 7:00pm

Pow Wow set for Sept. 26-28 in Kapa‘a

by THE GARDEN ISLAND

KAPA‘A — The Kaua‘i Pow Wow Council will host its 11th annual Pow Wow, Sept. 26-28, at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Everyone is invited to this free event featuring American Indian dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, silent auction and fry bread, a news release states.
*

The importance of the drum in American Indian cultures is legendary. Creation stories, spiritual beliefs, traditions, oral history, dancing and singing are all passed down from generation to generation through the use of the drum, the press release says.

There are more than 500 federally and some 350 state-recognized tribes in the nation. Hawai‘i has a significant American Indian population of more than 25,000 individuals, according to the 2000 census.

There are three pow wows a year in the islands, attracting thousands of visitors to these cultural programs.

First Nations and American Indians come from Canada, Central and South America, and the Mainland to participate in the celebrations.

The drum is known amongst tribal nations as “the heartbeat of Mother Earth” and is often regarded as the “lifeblood of our people,” the release states.

To maximize the public’s appreciation of American Indian traditions, the council is offering an educational outreach program for children at Lydgate Park pavilion, from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 26, followed later that day with arts and crafts opening at 4 p.m. and an inter-cultural, inter-tribal indigenous drum gathering at 6 p.m. at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Aloha All!
Yup, it's the last Friday of the month, already!
Are you ready for Green Drinks Kaua`i?
Join us at Blossoming Lotus from 5-7 PM this Friday for great green social networking!
CU,
Ken

09 / 27
(all day)
Start: Sep 26 2008 - 9:00am
End: Sep 28 2008 - 7:00pm

Pow Wow set for Sept. 26-28 in Kapa‘a

by THE GARDEN ISLAND

KAPA‘A — The Kaua‘i Pow Wow Council will host its 11th annual Pow Wow, Sept. 26-28, at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Everyone is invited to this free event featuring American Indian dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, silent auction and fry bread, a news release states.
*

The importance of the drum in American Indian cultures is legendary. Creation stories, spiritual beliefs, traditions, oral history, dancing and singing are all passed down from generation to generation through the use of the drum, the press release says.

There are more than 500 federally and some 350 state-recognized tribes in the nation. Hawai‘i has a significant American Indian population of more than 25,000 individuals, according to the 2000 census.

There are three pow wows a year in the islands, attracting thousands of visitors to these cultural programs.

First Nations and American Indians come from Canada, Central and South America, and the Mainland to participate in the celebrations.

The drum is known amongst tribal nations as “the heartbeat of Mother Earth” and is often regarded as the “lifeblood of our people,” the release states.

To maximize the public’s appreciation of American Indian traditions, the council is offering an educational outreach program for children at Lydgate Park pavilion, from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 26, followed later that day with arts and crafts opening at 4 p.m. and an inter-cultural, inter-tribal indigenous drum gathering at 6 p.m. at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Event Contacts:
Jonathan Jay - 634 3390 jonathan@dakauai.com">jonathan@dakauai.com
Jimmy Trujillo - 346 7725 jtluvmw@lava.net">jtluvmw@lava.net
Jimmy Torio - 651 4581 jktorio@hawaiilink.net">jktorio@hawaiilink.net

For Immediate Release:
Green Jobs Now! - Community Support for
Green Economic Development

Free space for Green Product vendors
Local Produce,value added products Green Swap meet- Community Exchange

Local Event to Build Awareness & Community & Support
for new and existing green market opportunities
Build Consensus and Capacity for future plans
to create and support local green economic opportunities

BIG TENT KukaKuka to host local GreenForAll event on
Saturday Sept 27 11 am ? 4pm
Grove Farm Park in Puhi

Farmer's Market-Swap Meet 11am -1pm
Showcase for Green Products & Services 11- 4pm
Meet and Greet Candidates 12pm-1pm
2008 General Election Candidate Forum 1pm- 4pm
Food and Refreshment 11 am ? 4pm
Activities for children 11 am ? 4pm
Live Music

TOP

Open invitation for community members and business, labor, workforce development, and government leaders to help create a "green agenda" that positively impacts community health, enhances public infrastructure and increases opportunities for future generations. This agenda will lead to green-collar jobs for residents, ensure financial stability for families and communities and increases Kauai?s ability to become less dependant on imported products and services. Local event is in support of GreenJobsNow 9.27 National Day of Action

http://www.greenjobsnow.com/media/press-releases

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Wailua-Kapa‘a Neighborhood Association Meeting - Saturday September 27, 2-4 PM.

Wailua-Kapa‘a Neighborhood Association Meeting - Saturday September 27, 2-4 PM.

The W-KNA continues its monthly guest speaker series with “Kapa’a – A Historical Perspective” featuring local historian Andy Bushnell. The meeting begins at 2:00 p.m., Saturday September 27th at the Kapa‘a Library Meeting Room. The business portion of the meeting will provide updates on local issues and allow time to hear new concerns. This meeting replaces the regularly scheduled 4th Saturday meeting of the month. For information, contact Sid Jackson at 821-2837.

Sid Jackson
W-KNA, Secretary
821-2837

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:59 pm

SACRED KAUA'I HULA, OLI, & LORE
KUMU PONI KAMAU'U OF THE SACRED KAUA'I LUAHINE LINEAGE

By Popular Request ... A rare opportunity learn the Sacred Kaua'i Hula, Oli, and
Traditional Lore from Kumu Hula, Cultural Practitioner, and Spiritual Icon
Kumu Poni Kamau'u.

Poni is the Grand-Nephew of Hawai'i's last Hula Kapu, 'IOLANI LUAHINE, and the
son of renowned Kumu Hula and Chanter Hoakalei Kamau'u. He sat at the knees
of Hawai'i's revered Na Kumu, Kupuna, and Native Hawaiian Scholars, and is a
Cultural Resource for the Bishop Museum and the Department of Education's
Kupuna Program. He is the Keeper of the Sacred Luahine Lineage and shares
through Halau Kaleihulumamo and whenever his presence is requested.

INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENTIAL KAUA'I HULA, OLI, & SACRED LORE LECTURE
September 26th, Friday, 7:15 to 9pm
Contribution: $25

INTRODUCTORY KAUA'I HULA & OLI CLASS
September 27th, Saturday, 11am to 1pm
Contribution: $25
>>
SACRED KAUA'I HULA & OLI WORKSHOP
Experienced Hula Dancers, Cultural Practitioners, and Attendees of Introductory Lecture & Class
September 27th, Saturday, 3 to 7pm
Contribution: $45 Full Workshop Partial Workshop: $25 (3 to 5pm or 5 to 7pm)

MALAMA KAUA'I COMMUNITY ROOM
4900 Kuawa Road, KILAUEA

Presented by: INSPIRIT: Divine Entertainment & Communications
inspirit11@hotmail.com">inspirit11@hotmail.com www.inspiritdivine. Com

09 / 28
End: 7:00 pm
Start: Sep 26 2008 - 9:00am
End: Sep 28 2008 - 7:00pm

Pow Wow set for Sept. 26-28 in Kapa‘a

by THE GARDEN ISLAND

KAPA‘A — The Kaua‘i Pow Wow Council will host its 11th annual Pow Wow, Sept. 26-28, at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Everyone is invited to this free event featuring American Indian dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, silent auction and fry bread, a news release states.
*

The importance of the drum in American Indian cultures is legendary. Creation stories, spiritual beliefs, traditions, oral history, dancing and singing are all passed down from generation to generation through the use of the drum, the press release says.

There are more than 500 federally and some 350 state-recognized tribes in the nation. Hawai‘i has a significant American Indian population of more than 25,000 individuals, according to the 2000 census.

There are three pow wows a year in the islands, attracting thousands of visitors to these cultural programs.

First Nations and American Indians come from Canada, Central and South America, and the Mainland to participate in the celebrations.

The drum is known amongst tribal nations as “the heartbeat of Mother Earth” and is often regarded as the “lifeblood of our people,” the release states.

To maximize the public’s appreciation of American Indian traditions, the council is offering an educational outreach program for children at Lydgate Park pavilion, from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 26, followed later that day with arts and crafts opening at 4 p.m. and an inter-cultural, inter-tribal indigenous drum gathering at 6 p.m. at Kapa’a Beach Park.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

LET'S RALLY for BARACK
Airport intersection Lihue
11AM - 1PM
SEPTEMBER 28

Start: 1:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Obama Ohana Rally - Speaking: Barack Obama's Sister, Senator Gary Hooser, et. al. Special Performance by Willie K. in support of Barack Obama. Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue, HI Sept. 28th, Doors Open at 1:30pm, Event 2pm - 4pm. $20 Suggested Donation.

09 / 29
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/19/08

KIUC to hold Quarterly Update

Lihue, Kauai, HI – 9/19/08 – Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) will hold a Quarterly Update on Monday, September 29 at 6 p.m. at the Kaua`i Veteran’s Center on Kapule Highway.

All members are invited to attend the presentation by President & CEO Randy Hee as he gives updates on KIUC’s strategic plan, project status reports and how we see ourselves progressing in renewables and new capacity generation.

KIUC management and board members will also be present for members to talk to after the presentation.

###

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

KIUC

will hold a 'Review of what's being done'
with time for questions and answers

Monday, September 29, 2008
6:00 p.m.

Veterans Center

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Monday, September 29, 2008

Free film showing. "The World According to Monsanto" shows how Monsanto is uprooting our food supply and replacing it with their patented genetically engineered creations. While along the way, farmers, communities and nature become collateral damage. Monday night, Kapaa Library at 7pm. Meeting to follow. For more info contact GMO Free Kaua`i at 651 9603 or hawaiiSEED.org

Please join us for a free movie and organic popcorn

Mahalo,
Jeri Di Pietro
GMO Free Kaua`i
651 1332 or 651 9603

this film is available for purchase from responsibletechnology.org

09 / 30
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Posted at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008

Meetings continuing on Kauai landfill issues

LIHU'E – The Kaua'i Department of Public Works is continuing its series of public information meetings on landfill issues.
Advertisement

The meetings are scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. at different locations around the island:

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Kapa'a Middle School

• Thursday, Sept. 18 – Koloa Neighborhood Center

• Monday, Sept. 22 – Kalaheo Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Lihu'e Neighborhood Center

• Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Kilauea Neighborhood Center

Topics to be discussed include Kekaha Landfill lateral expansion; siting of a new landfill; design requirements for a modern landfill; mitigation measures; host community compensation; and community concerns regarding landfills.

To view a Power Point presentation of the first meeting in the series that was held Aug. 20 in Kekaha, please log on to the county website, http://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/PublicWorks/SolidWaste/Publi... .

For more information, please contact the county's Solid Waste Program Coordinator, Allison Fraley, at 241-4837.

10 / 1
10 / 2
Start: 9:00 am
Start: Oct 2 2008 - 9:00am
End: Oct 5 2008 - 9:59am

Free Accommodations For Volunteers!

ywca - Camp Sloggett

www.campingkauai.com

*** On Thursday, Friday & Saturday night

October 2, 3 & 4

*** Work Party Volunteers Sought ***

To Undertake a Camp Perimeter

Clean Up Effort

On Fri, Sat & Sun - daytime - Oct 3, 4 & 5

Bring your Own Tools for

Overgrowth Removal Efforts

*** Free Accommodations for Volunteers ***

Sleep Under the Stars, or in your Tent,

the Weinberg Bunkhouse, or

the Sloggett Lodge

*** Families Welcome - all Ages & Abilities ***

Contact Site Manager, Erik Coopersmith

for Details: 335 - 0710

*** Malama 'Aina - Preserve Koke'e ***

10 / 3
(all day)
Start: Oct 2 2008 - 9:00am
End: Oct 5 2008 - 9:59am

Free Accommodations For Volunteers!

ywca - Camp Sloggett

www.campingkauai.com

*** On Thursday, Friday & Saturday night

October 2, 3 & 4

*** Work Party Volunteers Sought ***

To Undertake a Camp Perimeter

Clean Up Effort

On Fri, Sat & Sun - daytime - Oct 3, 4 & 5

Bring your Own Tools for

Overgrowth Removal Efforts

*** Free Accommodations for Volunteers ***

Sleep Under the Stars, or in your Tent,

the Weinberg Bunkhouse, or

the Sloggett Lodge

*** Families Welcome - all Ages & Abilities ***

Contact Site Manager, Erik Coopersmith

for Details: 335 - 0710

*** Malama 'Aina - Preserve Koke'e ***

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Join hosts Andrea Brower and Keone Kealoha this Friday, October 3rd, noon - 1pm on KKCR (91.9FM or online at kkcr.org) when we talk RE:Localization with Relocalization Network Manager Asher Miller. The Relocalization Network was created in 2003 as one of the first initiatives of Post Carbon Institute. It developed as a response to individuals' questions about how they could take action to address the implications of peak oil. They found that the most effective strategies are initiated at the community level. For this reason, Post Carbon Institute decided that establishing a network of Local Post Carbon Groups was the best way to provide concerned individuals with the support and resources necessary to coordinate effective action.

The Relocalization Network is now composed of nearly 150 Local Post Carbon Groups from all over the world that are working to prepare their communities for an energy constrained future. These groups operate autonomously, while receiving guidance, educational resources, project and technical support and electronic infrastructure from Post Carbon Institute.

More on Post Carbon Institute
More on Relocalization Network

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

FROM: League of Women Voters of Kaua'i County

MEDIA CONTACT: Carol Bain 246-2111

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION PUBLIC FORUM

OCTOBER 4

KAPAA LIBRARY: 2:00 TO 4:00

Coordinated by: League of Women Voters of Kaua`i

As William Shakespeare’s Hamlet once pondered

TO HOLD … or … NOT TO HOLD

THAT IS THE QUESTION

WHETHER THE BEDROCK GOVERNANCE PRINCIPALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII adopted at the last constitutional convention in 1978 need revisiting and revising…IS THE QUESTION

Nov. 4, election day, voters will be asked for their answer. This year’s ballot asks for a vote as to whether a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) should once again be convened. How voters answer that question is extremely important and will have significant far-reaching impacts on our State’s future.

To educate and encourage discussion, pro and con, on the upcoming 2008 ConCon Ballot question LWV of Kaua'i public forum will encompass:

ConCon 2008 Ballot Question overview, by JoAnn Maruoka, LWV Honolulu

Pro & Con Panelists

Q & A / Reception to follow

DATE: Saturday, October 4, 2008

TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

PLACE: Kapa’a Library

Kuhio Highway, Kapa’a, Kauai

PLEASE JOIN IN ON THIS OPEN, FREE, LIVELY AND IMPORTANT DISCUSSION

League of Women Voters, founded in ……… , is dedicated to citizen participation in government decision making and welcomes both men and women members. For more information about League in Hawaii, visit http://www.lwv-hawaii.com

Start: 5:00 pm
Start: Oct 3 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Oct 4 2008 - 5:59pm

2008 Hawaiʻi Futures Summit: Foundations for Tomorrow
October 3 & 4 at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa

Participants at this year's Summit will have the opportunity to work on issues such as reimagining transportation in Honolulu or moving beyond oil and biofuels to map out the cutting-edge energy systems that Hawai'i will build in the years ahead. Working through some of the possibilities that are out there, participants will explore what these things may mean for Hawai'i as a whole as well as map out what they could mean for their own organizations.

A featured speaker will be Michael Shellenberger, whose article "The Death of Environmentalism", shocked the environmental movement and whose new book "Break Through" further explores the need for an entirely new politics concerning the future. The event will include original scenarios about the future of Hawai'i, action maps linking community issues to new solutions and possibilities, personal plans that map out new strategies and next steps, and the opportunity to meet and work with professional futurists and local thought leaders

For more information about the Summit and to register online click here or call 387-8862.

If Sustain Hawaii participants would be interested in engaging as a special team member at the Summit, please contact summit@kikilo.biz">summit@kikilo.biz for more information on the limited special registration rate available.

10 / 4
(all day)
Start: Oct 2 2008 - 9:00am
End: Oct 5 2008 - 9:59am

Free Accommodations For Volunteers!

ywca - Camp Sloggett

www.campingkauai.com

*** On Thursday, Friday & Saturday night

October 2, 3 & 4

*** Work Party Volunteers Sought ***

To Undertake a Camp Perimeter

Clean Up Effort

On Fri, Sat & Sun - daytime - Oct 3, 4 & 5

Bring your Own Tools for

Overgrowth Removal Efforts

*** Free Accommodations for Volunteers ***

Sleep Under the Stars, or in your Tent,

the Weinberg Bunkhouse, or

the Sloggett Lodge

*** Families Welcome - all Ages & Abilities ***

Contact Site Manager, Erik Coopersmith

for Details: 335 - 0710

*** Malama 'Aina - Preserve Koke'e ***

End: 5:59 pm
Start: Oct 3 2008 - 5:00pm
End: Oct 4 2008 - 5:59pm

2008 Hawaiʻi Futures Summit: Foundations for Tomorrow
October 3 & 4 at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa

Participants at this year's Summit will have the opportunity to work on issues such as reimagining transportation in Honolulu or moving beyond oil and biofuels to map out the cutting-edge energy systems that Hawai'i will build in the years ahead. Working through some of the possibilities that are out there, participants will explore what these things may mean for Hawai'i as a whole as well as map out what they could mean for their own organizations.

A featured speaker will be Michael Shellenberger, whose article "The Death of Environmentalism", shocked the environmental movement and whose new book "Break Through" further explores the need for an entirely new politics concerning the future. The event will include original scenarios about the future of Hawai'i, action maps linking community issues to new solutions and possibilities, personal plans that map out new strategies and next steps, and the opportunity to meet and work with professional futurists and local thought leaders

For more information about the Summit and to register online click here or call 387-8862.

If Sustain Hawaii participants would be interested in engaging as a special team member at the Summit, please contact summit@kikilo.biz">summit@kikilo.biz for more information on the limited special registration rate available.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Aloha Sandsifters, and Lovers of Nature!
This Saturday Oct 4 at 9am
Please join in the Sierra Club Beach Clean Up in Kapaa
just north of Pono Kai Beach!

Where: Meet at the beach south of the Police Station shack (portable).

This is Across from the Deja Vu store and the Bank of Hawaii.
(North of Nui street)

See the Sierra Club banner at beach and our bags and sandsifters and us...

When: 9am start to 10:30 am!

East side/Easy/ .5 mile or less.

Try out our awesome SandSifters and rakes. Bags and gloves provided also.
Bring your own rakes too if you can.

Why: The beautiful beach is a wreck with lots of flotsam and Jetsam to bag and needs our attention.
Plus: We can discuss the dirty sand dredged up from the river, full of silt, and now placed on our pristine golden sand. (One day soon, do swing by the Boat Harbor across from Burger King to check out the enormous pile of sand full of silt and who knows what.)

If can come, come!

On this short and sweet Beach Clean Up, Dogs are welcome if tied up.

for more details, please call Karen at 821-8008

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Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

La’au Lapa’au Celebration
A Kupuna Event, honoring our elders, and offering the sacred knowledge of La’au Lapa’au in a public workshop.

Malama Kauai Guava Kai, Saturday October 4th 2008
Limited Seating…Prior Reservations Required

Contact Malia Locey to reserve your place :o)
821-2737 malialomi@yahoo.com">malialomi@yahoo.com
Proposed Schedule of Events for La'au event 9am-3pm,
10am-11am Kupuna panel
11am-12pm Lunch served
12pm-3pm La’au class with featured la'au teacher
Music and Hula by Papa Lau’ae O Makana
some plant products for sale
$60 prepaid before October 1st
$75 cash at the door.

Sponsored by Papa Laua’e ‘o Makana & OHA

Papa Laua’e ‘o Makana Inc. is the non profit organization of the Kaua’i branch of halau Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima and is dedicated to the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and the environment through education.

Malia Locey 821 2737
malialomi@yahoo.com">malialomi@yahoo.com

10 / 5
End: 9:59 am
Start: Oct 2 2008 - 9:00am
End: Oct 5 2008 - 9:59am

Free Accommodations For Volunteers!

ywca - Camp Sloggett

www.campingkauai.com

*** On Thursday, Friday & Saturday night

October 2, 3 & 4

*** Work Party Volunteers Sought ***

To Undertake a Camp Perimeter

Clean Up Effort

On Fri, Sat & Sun - daytime - Oct 3, 4 & 5

Bring your Own Tools for

Overgrowth Removal Efforts

*** Free Accommodations for Volunteers ***

Sleep Under the Stars, or in your Tent,

the Weinberg Bunkhouse, or

the Sloggett Lodge

*** Families Welcome - all Ages & Abilities ***

Contact Site Manager, Erik Coopersmith

for Details: 335 - 0710

*** Malama 'Aina - Preserve Koke'e ***

10 / 6
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Classified Ads October 5, 2008 - 2:27 P.M. Subscriptions

KAUAI News

Landfill compensation talk tomorrow in Kekaha
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by Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden Island

KEKAHA — The Department of Public Works will hold a series of meetings to discuss host community benefits offered to the Kekaha community as compensation for the upcoming expansion of the Kekaha Landfill.

The first meeting will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center.

Topics that will be covered include the formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee, a volunteer group that will help develop a compensation package for the Kekaha community utilizing county funds.

Nominations will be accepted for consideration and appointment to the committee at the meeting.

Future meetings in this series will be coordinated by the advisory committee.

Kekaha residents who are interested in serving on the CAC but are unable to attend the first meeting can call the county Solid Waste Program Coordinator Allison Fraley at 241-4837. For more information or to request an auxiliary aid, contact Fraley.

10 / 7
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

5pm, Blossoming Lotus (upstairs room)

Agenda

COUNTY ELECTION DISCUSSION

Tour d'Trash-bus tour of the trash situation on the island. Especially useful for newly elected officials.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Event fundraising committee. John dumpdoctor@hotmail.com">dumpdoctor@hotmail.com, Jenn, fast@alohawedeliver.com">fast@alohawedeliver.com, Bill wtramcheck@kauai.gov">wtramcheck@kauai.gov and Kelly kellybuskirk@yahoo.com">kellybuskirk@yahoo.com (chair).

School Recycling Outreach-New committee-Patti Mielziner pmielziner@Kukuiula.com">pmielziner@Kukuiula.com Tami Perkins kauai-fam@yahoo.com">kauai-fam@yahoo.com Perhaps also Jennifer SiFuentes fast@alohawedeliver.com">fast@alohawedeliver.com and Traci Sullivan traci.sullivan2@hawaiiantel.net">traci.sullivan2@hawaiiantel.net.

Refuse Plastic Committee Gordon GLaBedzMD@aol.com">GLaBedzMD@aol.com, others?

ZWK BY-LAWS

REFUSE PLASTIC! CAMPAIGN

COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE

EVENTS

Coconut Festival next weekend

Sustainable Design Assessment Team Nov 12-14

Realtor "green" gold tournament

Others?

(west side pool not available this month)

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Updated at 3:32 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2008

"DLNR mulls new system to handle noncriminal violations"
By Robbie Dingeman
Advertiser Staff Writer

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is moving a step closer to creating a new civil administrative system that proponents say could better handle noncriminal violations of laws governing natural and cultural resources.

Right now, someone who violates these law either gets away with it or is cited for violations of these laws. If cited, the violator goes to court or appears before the DLNR. The range of violations is large, including: net violations that have resulted in the deaths of endangered Hawaiian monk seals, camping permits, fishing regulations and taking of trees or other plants from protected areas.

Now, officials want to hear from the community at public hearings statewide, starting Oct. 2, on draft rules to establish a Civil Resource Violations System, designed to strengthen the agency's enforcement of violations of state natural and cultural resources laws. The state department held informational meetings earlier and came up with proposed rules.

"As part of our commitment to protecting Hawai'i's natural and cultural resources, we believe that establishing a civil resource violations system complements our existing criminal violations system, and will allow DLNR to process its noncriminal enforcement cases in a just, expeditious and cost-effective manner," said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson.

10 / 8
10 / 9
Start: 8:30 am
End: 11:30 am

FREE SEMINAR:

STARTING A BUSINESS?
Interested in importing and exporting?
Come and learn about available resources and
programs to help your business grow!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008
JJ's Broiler
3416 Rice Street, Lihue
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
(No charge)

Representatives will speak about programs which can
assist in starting your business and help expand distribution
overseas. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to get
answers to your business questions.

To register or for more information, contact:
JAMES NAKANO
E-mail: james_nakano@ftz9.org">james_nakano@ftz9.org
or phone 808.586.2509 or
call toll free: 274.3141 x62509#

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October 9, 2008

8:00 am Check in

8:30 Introduction & Welcome (Kauai Chamber of Commerce)

8:45 Manufacturing Assistance and e-Commerce (High Tech
Development Corp., Manufacturing Extension Partnership

9:10 Basics of Business Start-Up (Business Action Center)

9:35 Financial Assistance and Government Contracting
(U.S. Small Business Administration)

10:00 Refreshment Break

10:20 Import/Export Savings Programs (Hawaii Foreign-Trade
Zone 9)

10:45 Basics of Importing (Hawaii Customs Brokers Assn)

11:10 Unlocking New Sales Opportunities Worldwide
(U.S. Export Assistance Center)

11:30 Pau

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

DLNR INVITES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN 2008 UPDATE OF
STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN

HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks is seeking public participation on an update of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) that will help shape the future of hiking, biking, boating, hunting, fishing and ocean recreation in Hawai‘i.

The public is invited to participate in meetings which start October 1, via an online survey, and through written comments. Updating the plan will enable Hawai‘i to maintain eligibility to receive federal grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), administered through the National Park Service.

Based on an analysis of the public input gained from these meetings, a plan of action for addressing recreational demand and issues confronting outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i will be developed. A draft of the updated SCORP should be completed by the end of the year.

The public is asked to participate in the following ways:

1. Complete the recreation user survey by October 15, 2008.
• Online at http://pbrhawaii-consult.limehouse.com/portal
• Download/print PDF at above website, www.hawaiistateparks.org or
www.hawaii.gov/dlnr and return by mail, fax or email

2. Attend a public meeting in October.
October 9, 6:00 pm – Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Planning Commission Room, Lihu‘e Civic Center, 4444 Rice Street, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A-2B.

10 / 10
10 / 11
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:59 pm

Fun, family, and food all day at Kilauea Ball Park!

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:59 pm

Please place this event on your community calendar.
The Kilauea Neighborhood Association is holding its second annual PICNIC IN THE PARK fundraiser on Saturday Oct. 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kilauea Park located behind the Kilauea gym and neighborhood community center.

The event will begin with a parade beginning at Kilauea School at 9 a.m.
There will be prizes for the best decorated bike and the best doggie costume.
Admission is free and tickets will be sold for various events including water slides and dunking booths.

There will be food and fun for the entire family.

Vendor booths are still available and for more details
contact Linda Pasadava at 828-0336.

10 / 12
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Can you unhook from your electric bill? Come take this all-day workshop with energy doctor Steve Blake and learn the ins and outs of solar, wind, hydro and conservation!
10-4 at the Malama Kauai Community Center
By Donation
Potluck Lunch (local food appreciated)
Call 828-0685 or email andrea@malamakauai.org">andrea@malamakauai.org for details

One person's review of the workshop:
http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2008-08-28-183893.112113_The_energy_d...

10 / 13
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

The First Kauai General Election Mayoral Debate of 2008:

http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2008/09/26/news/news01.txt
"Mayoral candidates to debate"

"The Garden Island political forum featuring mayoral candidates JoAnn Yukimura and Bernard Carvalho has been rescheduled for Oct. 13 at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center on Kapule Highway in Lihu‘e.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will start at 6:30 p.m. The first portion will be a debate format, ending with a question-and-answer session. Light pupu will be served."

Hear which candidate is better prepared to deal with the escalating challenges that Kauai faces.

10 / 14
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Tuesday, October 14, the North Shore Council (a group comprising the heads of the community associations from Kilauea to Ha'ena) is sponsoring a forum for the candidates for the Kauai County Council.

The forum will take place from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Hanalei School Cafetorium. Most of the 14 candidates have indicated that they plan to participate.

We have prepared questions that we believe will address the issues of greatest interest to north shore residents. We will ask the candidates to give answers that are as specific and informative as possible. The topics will include public services to the north shore, the proposed property tax legislation, enforcement of county ordinances, drug problems, open government, and (if time allows) agricultural and rural land preservation, and tourist development and commercialization.
As you can imagine, with so many candidates, the forum will need to be tightly structured. (Even limiting each candidate to a 2-minute answer to a question, it will take close to 30 minutes for all of the candidates to respond to a question.) So there may not be much opportunity for direct questions from the audience. But we nonetheless believe that the forum will be well worth your time, as the prepared questions will address topics that are of high importance to our north shore communities.

Carl Imparato, President
Hanalei-Ha'ena Community Association
826-1856