MidWeek Kaua'i http://www.midweekkauai.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Lady of the Lanterns http://www.midweekkauai.com/lantern-floating-ceremony/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/lantern-floating-ceremony/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:48 +0000 Don Chapman http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10972

MidWeek travels to Japan to interview Her Holiness Shinso Ito, who on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park will officiate her 15th annual Lantern Floating Ceremony TACHIKAWA, Japan - About to conduct her 15th annual Honolulu Lantern Floating Ceremony on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park, her image has become so familiar on local newspaper front pages and TV screens (broadcast live since 2007), you might assume she resides in Hawaii. She does not, though she does have a temple here. Preparing to interview her at the home temple of Shin-nyo-en, the Buddhist lineage her father founded and she now leads, when I mentioned the upcoming trip to friends and associates, everyone seemed to know of her, but almost nothing about her or her faith: Oh, yeah, that floating lantern lady. As it turns out, almost a year to the day after I shook hands and questioned the Dalai Lama in Honolulu, I was in this eastern Tokyo suburb to interview Her Holiness Shinso Ito. She is the rare Japanese woman to attain Buddhist "master" status - enlightenment as well as academic accomplishment. She is a big deal in Japan. Daigo-ji temple in Kyoto, founded in the year 874 and today a Japanese National Treasure and U.N. World Heritage Site, invited her to officiate a ceremony on the anniversary of the founder's death in the main temple - such an out-of-the-ordinary event it made headlines across Japan. So remarkable, it's been called "epochal." "That they allowed me to do that, they must have surprised the rest of Japanese Buddhist society," Her Holiness says with a soft laugh. In a world filled with religious tumult and divide, hers is a voice of calm, reason, inclusion and peace. She always invites religious leaders of other faiths to participate in the Lantern Floating Ceremony at Ala Moana. It is not about religion, she says. "It is about people." Last year she was invited to Kenya, where she officiated a fire ceremony with tribes that traditionally have been at odds, and often at war. Like the Achala Buddha that is revered in Shin-nyo-en Buddhism - he holds a sword in one hand to cut away destructive behaviors and attachments - the Kenyan warriors used implements of war, spears and arrows, in a peaceful ceremony. The peace remains. She also has conducted a service at St. Peter's Cathedral in New York City, a block from Ground Zero, and once officiated a service with Jewish, Christian and Muslim clerics. On Sept. 21, she will conduct the first Lantern Floating at New York's Central Park. And last month Her Holiness became the first woman priest to officiate a Mahayana Buddhist ceremony at Wat Paknam, a revered Theravada Buddhist temple in Thailand, bringing the two paths together in peace. This is her story, and the story of how Lantern Floating came to Hawaii. She was born as members of her father's up-start temple - located in the front of her parents' small, traditional wood frame home - were in the midst of chanting prayers. Her mother Tomoji, having already borne four children, knew well what those quickening contractions meant and silently slipped out of the temple proper into a small side room. There, on tatami mats, the girl who would one day make Lantern Floating a beloved Memorial Day tradition in Hawaii entered the world and was given the name Masako. It was April 25, 1942. "In those days, they were having services in the morning, afternoon and evening," the woman now known as Her Holiness Shinso Ito says through interpreter Yoshie Takasugi at Shinnyo-en's modern home temple complex a short walk from the original temple. (It's clear from her response to my questions that she understands English, but is more comfortable speaking in her native language.) "And it was during chanting for the evening services that I was born - that is the story my mother told me. So though I don't remember, I was born during the chanting, and that was the first thing I heard." It was a far less auspicious occasion then than it may seem today when Shinnyoen, which she has led since 1989, claims nearly 1 million members at 101 temples in Japan, and 19 temples and 19 training centers in more than 15 countries - including a temple at Beretania and Isenberg streets in Honolulu's Moiliili neighborhood. The local congregation was founded in 1971 (see page 44). "I have five siblings - two elder sisters, two elder brothers and one younger sister," she says. "We lost those boys at young ages, 2 and 15, but even after that I had two elder sisters, so I was thinking I would be supporting them (in their religious pursuits), and I enjoyed that role. I was not the kind of person to say, 'I will be taking care of this.'" Young Masako's early life goals were not so different from her current work trying to alleviate human suffering. "When I was going to elementary school, I was fascinated with the story of the nurse Florence Nightingale, how she was so caring to people," she says. "And then later, Madame Curie, the scientist, I wasn't sure if I was smart enough to achieve what she did, but I was very interested. "In high school, I was still interested in science, and my teachers thought I would make a good doctor, and I was very happy about that idea too. But gradually I started thinking I need to support my elder sisters in spiritual matters." That was not to be, but her path to leadership of Shinnyo-en was not the straight-line sure thing you might imagine. Her earliest and most basic Buddhist teaching came from her mother Tomoji, in what followers today refer to as "kitchen sermons" - neighbors and friends often came to her and she offered practical counsel on marriages, children, life. "What I remember about her is how impassioned she was," Her Holiness says. "And she was the kind of person who was able to treat everyone equally. What impressed me was how she could empathize with everyone, and read into people. She was a really good listener, and sometimes she would say, 'You did a very good job.' She gave very encouraging words. What I also remember is she never looked down on people, and it is these qualities I learned from her." Tomoji had a strong personality and was a devoted and academically accomplished Buddhist, and Her Holiness is certain her father would not have successfully established Shinnyo-en without the active participation of his wife. But their early years knew the tragedy of losing two children. The eldest son Chibun was sickly and died before his second birthday. The second son Yuichi had health issues from birth and died at 15. "I was very close to Yuichi, partly because he constantly needed support just to do everyday things - using the bathroom, dressing," she recalls. "Although he was physically weak, he so much wanted to help his father and be like him. And my father also had a lot of expectations for him, so it was painful to lose him. Although he was physically weak, he was such a spiritually pure boy, that is what I remember. He was not easily defeated. He always thought that though there were many things he could not do because of his handicap, there were many other things he could do. "There was a bond between us. What I learned from him, despite his physical weakness, he was always able to say thank you and express gratitude." Her sisters, meanwhile, "gradually came to their own decisions that they preferred to pursue other interests, so they stopped their Buddhist training, they did not complete the path my father had set out for them. And my father also agreed with their decisions." Her father, born Fumiaki Ito, later to become Master Shinjo Ito, was an aeronautic engineer by trade. His scientific mind was drawn to Buddhist study. (Not so coincidentally, the Dalai Lama describes himself as a scientist.) In 1936 he organized a fellowship of Buddhist practitioners in his home that would become Shin-nyo-en. The same year he began formalized training at Daigo-ji. He would complete his studies there in 1943, attaining master status and recognition as an aharya, giving him authority to begin his own Buddhist lineage. While Shinnyo-en services utilize several Buddha images, in particular the Reclining Buddha is revered. Shinjo Ito chose it and the Nirvana Sutra, which focuses on Buddha Shakyamuni's final teachings before death - that all humans are born with a Buddha nature and nirvana is a state of mind we cultivate in the here and now - as the foundation of Shinnyo-en. Golden re-creations of his original clay sculpture of the Reclining Buddha grace Shinnyo-en temples around the world. As an engineer he loved technology and even built one of the first audio recording devices in Japan - which he used in tandem with silent movies to promote his teaching of Buddhism. Today, Shinnyo-en is very techie, and services Her Holiness leads are sent to temples around the world. Monday's Lantern Floating at Ala Moana will be live-streamed. "My father would be very happy today with modern technology," she says. Her father also was an accomplished painter and photographer. (For her part, Her Holiness is an renowned artist, combining traditional calligraphy with modern splashes. After our interview, in an adjacent room she shared her art, starting in elementary school to the present, all of it quite good.) After graduating from college, she worked with her father, "but my parents thought it would be a good idea if I worked outside this spiritual order," she says. "It was after I quit that job - at a medical clinic, mostly for foreign diplomats, I was a secretary and also assistant to one of the doctors - that I officially started my Buddhist training. "It was in my mid- to late-20s, and knowing my personality very well, my father did not tell me, 'You have to be like this, I want you to be like that.' But he came to me and said, 'You are very good with people, so I am happy if you can be my successor.' Even after he said that to me, I was not confident that I could be the kind of spiritual leader he was, but he wanted me to do that. "My father, my spiritual master, did not make any difference among his female and male disciples, and there were some male disciples he was training along with me. And among those disciples eventually he chose me to be his successor. So it wasn't an issue to him whether I was a woman or a man. That's how things were with him." She would succeed her father, reverently referred to simply as The Founder, upon his death in 1989, assuming the name Shinso Ito. Shinjo Ito did not realize his trip to Hawaii in 1970, three years after his wife's death, planted the seeds of what would grow to become our Lantern Floating tradition. But it did, because of a prayer and a faithful daughter. She was at his side when he visited the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and later Punchbowl cemetery. "I vividly remember how he was praying on the Arizona Memorial, and he dedicated a wreath of flowers to the lives lost during that attack," she says. "But that was not the only wish he had in his heart. He also wanted to continue to pray for all the lives lost in natural calamities and all sorts of conflicts. His wish was that, as a spiritual community, Shinnyo-en continues to pray together for all the lives that have been lost. So this is what I am doing, step by step, to make this wish of his a reality. That day at the Arizona Memorial, that moment is captured in a photograph, and every time I see it I remember how sincere his prayer was that day. "That prayer he had, and I also shared, was something invisible. But I wanted to give an expression to it, so I was looking for a suitable place. I wanted to do it at the beach, I wanted to do this in Hawaii and spread this prayer throughout the world, in the place where our founder had that prayer of becoming a peaceful world by consoling all the lost lives. Luckily we are able to have that ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park. For that I am really grateful. "For Japanese people, we regard our ancestors as very important. We feel they are part of our lives. And we have a sense of gratitude for the ancestors. By having that ceremony, I want to remind people that we are not here alone. And if we can be grateful for the past, that feeling of gratefulness can be passed on to the future. I think it is a very beautiful thing that we can have a sense of gratitude for the past and pass it along to the future. "This lantern floating ceremony is something we do in Japan in obon time, (in the summer) when we remember our ancestors. But I wanted to find a date Americans would be familiar with. So I gave a lot of thought to how can we bring this Japanese tradition to people in Hawaii in a meaningful way. How to bring these two elements, two traditions together?" The perfect answer was Memorial Day. "There is something you can feel only by floating your own lantern, and I want people to share this experience with many people, of setting their own lantern afloat," she says. "It is such a moving experience. I want people to feel happy coming to the event. So now we have as many as 5,000 lanterns (up from 3,000 in past years)." Japanese Buddhism is different from Tibetan Buddhism (and most other forms), in which priests and nuns are expected to remain celibate. In 1872, the Meiji government decreed priests could marry. When I mention to Shinso Ito that I understand she is married and ask about her husband, she giggles and says, "You are the first person who has asked me this question." She continues: "His name is Isao Ito, and he is chairperson of a Shinnyo-en foundation that works with senior citizens, to live their lives fully. In Hawaii, they have social welfare seminars." It was her father's idea for her to marry, and he suggested three men, including Isao. "Until then, I was trying to think of a good wife for him," she says with a soft laugh. "I have my own way of thinking, my ideas, and so I did not want (a husband) to influence my thinking on how I should be. And I also didn't want to convince others by saying, 'You have to live your life in this way or that way.' I didn't want to marry anyone who I had to convince you have to live your life in this way, or I have this way of thinking so you must, too. So I was happy to marry someone who understood what I believed in, what I am thinking, what I want to achieve in my lifetime. "My father wanted me to be married, because of his idea to be able to help many people live their lives based on the Buddha's teaching, and therefore he thought it was a good idea that I have a family." They were unable to have children, she says because she had a "health" issue, but the family includes several cats. "We always had animals in our home when I was young, dogs and cats," she says. "So, yes, I do have cats, and they represent all the creatures of the world. I am an animal lover." She is human, and has a weakness for dark chocolate, and was pleased with my omiyage gift of a few bars of Hawaii-grown and -made dark chocolate from Madre in Kailua. While Her Holiness hopes to continue leading Honolulu's Lantern Floating Ceremony for many years and her health is good, she just turned 71. "The true nature of things" being a core concept in Shinnyo-en, she is laying plans for a future without her. Thus, in the days before I arrived in Tachikawa, she named her successor-designate, Rev. Takeshi Toriaki. "Right now, every year in Hawaii, lantern floating is very successful - many people come, and I want this to continue," she says. "What I don't want to happen is people say, 'In the past there was a spiritual community from Shinnyo-en and they used to hold such a beautiful ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park.' That definitely is what I don't want to happen. So this is what I am telling him, that this is his responsibility to make sure this will not happen." Rev. Toriaki has strong local ties as former board chairman of Na Lei Aloha Foundation, the secular wing of Shinnyo-en in Hawaii responsible for organizing lantern floating. "His mother came to Shin-nyo-en when he was a college student, a pharmaceutical science major, and he earned a Ph.D.," she says. "He started working with Shinnyo-en after that, serving my father very closely for some time. He has always been such a dedicated practitioner. "He is only 11 years younger, so he tells me, 'Maybe I will go before you do.'" She laughs softly again, smiles contentedly, knowing Shinnyo-en - and Lantern Floating in Honolulu - will be in good hands for years to come. And, living in the present, she is delighted to return to Hawaii for another Lantern Floating Ceremony, giving life to her father's prayer and joy to thousands of people. "When we act for the sake of others, it gives rise to joy," Her Holiness says. "Mutual understanding is a result of our efforts to expand the practice of loving kindness and altruism, starting with those around us. I believe that such efforts will ultimately lead to lasting peace in the world."

What Is Shinnyo-en?

In 1971, the first Shinnyoen congregation outside Japan was founded in Mililani. Two years later a temple was established at the corner of Isenberg and Beretania. Today it boasts about 4,000 members, led by lay Rev. Craig Yamamoto, a Mililani High and UHManoa grad. Previously he worked as a plant quarantine inspector for the state Department of Agriculture, searching incoming shipments and occasionally making the news when he discovered a snake or iguana. While Shinnyo-en belief is based on traditional Buddhist teachings, and its founder Master Shinjo Ito studied at Kyoto's Daigoji monastery that traces its lineage back to the year 874, he also wanted to create a Buddhism for the modern world. Lay ministry is emphasized over a priestly one. "He always valued tradition," Her Holiness Shinso Ito says of her father. "But at the same time, you could easily guess because of his background as an engineer, he was the kind of person who was able to look ahead of time, he was thinking ahead, and he wanted to adjust the time-honored tradition of Buddhism based on the needs of the people at that time. He was able to take the teachings that have such a long tradition and make them accessible to the people of today. For example, (at certain ceremonies) I wear traditional robes. But if everyone has to dress in that way to train, it would be impossible. So he made it possible - he came up with ways for people of today, who have families and jobs, to train in their own circumstances. He brought the Buddha's teachings to modern people. That is the secret of why Shinnyo-en now is accepted by many people." In Shinnyo-en, unlike some other forms, there are no "hermitage" retreats to mountaintops for months or even years of silent study. Shinnyo-en is very much in this world. An essential part of Shinnyoen practice is active volunteerism, and pursuing inter-faith dialogue, which includes lantern floating. Here is a brief teaching for MidWeek readers from Her Holiness Shinso Ito on the meaning of Shinnyoen: "Shinnyo means the true nature of all things. En means a boundless garden without walls or fences. "Practically, it means there are different people in this room, each different, and we want to recognize that. And each of these people has a Buddha nature, their own Buddhaness, and it takes different expressions. To awaken and develop that Buddhaness, by encouraging them to do good for other people around them, that process is Shinnyo - in doing so they can become aware of their goodness as they are. En means it is open and available to all, without bounds. "Lantern floating expresses Shinnyo-en, it shows what we are, our values."

15th annual Lantern Floating Ceremony

May 27, Ala Moana Beach Park Her Holiness Shinso Ito conducts the ceremony from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m., those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group at the Lantern Request Tent located at the mauka-diamondhead end of the beach, on a first-come, first-served basis. Five-thousand lanterns will be available (up from 3,000 in past years). Lantern parts are given in a carrying bag. Quiet space is provided for writing remembrances and assembling the lantern. Pens are provided in the tent. Free event parking is available at Hawaii Convention Center from 9 a.m. to midnight. A complimentary shuttle will transport passengers from the Convention Center to Ala Moana beach park beginning at 3:30 p.m., then back to the Convention Center from 7:45 p.m. For more information, go to lanternfloatinghawaii.com.]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/lantern-floating-ceremony/feed/ 0 Sunset Dining At Makana Terrace http://www.midweekkauai.com/sunset-dining-at-makana-terrace/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/sunset-dining-at-makana-terrace/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:46 +0000 Marta Lane http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=11031

If you shop at the Wednesday farmers market in Kapa’a, you just might see Antwon Brinson, the chef de cuisine at Makana Terrace (located in the St. Regis Princeville Resort). He’s not only shopping for family meals at home, he’s experimenting with exotic produce that may end up on the St. Regis island bistro brunch [...]]]>

If you shop at the Wednesday farmers market in Kapa'a, you just might see Antwon Brinson, the chef de cuisine at Makana Terrace (located in the St. Regis Princeville Resort). He's not only shopping for family meals at home, he's experimenting with exotic produce that may end up on the St. Regis island bistro brunch or dinner menus. On the night my husband Dan and I dine at Makana Terrace, a blazing sunset gives everything a warm, orange glow. Laughter from a New York wedding party spills onto the outdoor terrace. Stout Greek columns frame the Hanalei Mountains, which are mirrored in reflection pools, as waves gently roll in Hanalei Bay. "The color of sunrise papaya is beautiful, and the flavor is amazing," says Brinson, redirecting me from the papaya-colored sunset. "Most papayas are imported and taste bland. But the Hawaiian papaya is so sweet, and the color is amazing!" It's Brinson's favorite fruit, and he folds them into a Moloa'a Sunrise Melon and Crab Salad ($16). Thin strips of basil-infused local cantaloupe are rolled around a crab salad laced with Madras curry. A bright papaya puree is blended into a mustard vinaigrette. Delicate curls of fried prosciutto add a salty crunch as the combination of flavors dances on my tongue. Growing up, Brinson helped his mother and grandmother in the kitchen and made his first dish at age 9. He remembers his mother being an adventurous cook who experimented with food from different cultures including Italy, Spain and Ethiopia. "I didn't realize it until I got older, but she introduced me to so many different flavors, I had a trained palate when I decided to become a chef," recalls Brinson, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in New York. A world of flavor shows up in tonight's cauliflower special. Strips of eggplant are fried, and as you take a bite, the crisp outside collapses into a creamy center. Crisp-tender roasted cauliflower is speckled with dark-brown caramelization. A tart orange sauce and fresh pineapple segments cut through the rich eggplant. Fish at Makana Terrace is fresh and the highlight of a carefully crafted sushi menu. The Makana Terrace Roll ($25) is sumptuous with glistening cubes of spicy tuna, crunchy tempura shrimp and creamy avocado drizzled with sriracha aioli and unagi sauce. Pair an opulent sushi platter ($28/$42) with Konteki sake ($38) and you're in heaven. Made at one of Japan's smallest breweries, the Daiginjo is the pinnacle of sake brewing. Premium rice from Japan and pure water from the country's eastern mountains contribute fragrant notes of anise and banana. Light and complex, there are only 1,400 cases of this ethereal sake made each year. Coconut Chili Marinated Prawns ($22) feature plump shrimp on a white Cheddar polenta. Mosaics of complex flavors unite in the lobster sausage, which is rolled in nori and caressed by a smoldering coconut sauce. Gorgeous in its simplicity, the Sake-Soy Glazed Butterfish ($39) is not a type of fish, but a preparation here in Hawaii, also known as misoyaki. Any firm-fleshed fish will work, and the cooking process leaves a light caramelized coating and sweet favor. At Makana Terrace, the butterfish is placed over poached baby carrots, asparagus and baby bok choy. A light kombu broth, the color of sun-filled honey, is spooned into the base. When Brinson falls in love with something at the market, he tries to work it into the menu via specials. After trying calamansi for the first time, he made a chicken dish glazed with the tart citrus. "It's interesting trying to get regional items on the menu. Some people are familiar with the local flavors and some don't want to try something they've never had before," he says. "I keep trying, though. I'm in Hawaii, and I'm going to take advantage of the local produce for as long as I can!" I hope he does. Brinson's food is light, fresh, flavorful and thoughtful and rightly at home at the plush St. Regis Princeville. Makana Terrace 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, 826-2242 Breakfast: 6 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner: Thursday-Monday, 5 to 10 p.m. (closed on Tuesday and Wednesday) Marta Lane is a Kaua'i-based food writer. For more information, visit Tasting-Kauai.com.]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/sunset-dining-at-makana-terrace/feed/ 0 Rick Callejo Wins A $100 Kmart Shopping Spree http://www.midweekkauai.com/rick-callejo-wins-a-100-kmart-shopping-spree/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/rick-callejo-wins-a-100-kmart-shopping-spree/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:41 +0000 MidWeek Kaua'i staff http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10994

Rick Callejo Wins A $100 Kmart Shopping Spree

Rick Callejo was browsing through barbecue items at Kmart last week when he was approached randomly by a MidWeek Kaua’i representative, who asked him a very simple question. Since his answer was accurate, the Kapa’a High School graduate won a $100 gift certificate to the Lihu’e store. “Next week we’re having a family gathering at [...]]]>

Rick Callejo was browsing through barbecue items at Kmart last week when he was approached randomly by a MidWeek Kaua'i representative, who asked him a very simple question. Since his answer was accurate, the Kapa'a High School graduate won a $100 gift certificate to the Lihu'e store. "Next week we're having a family gathering at Lydgate," he said, explaining why he was perusing the outdoor living section of Kmart. Rick is "semi-retired." His wife, Christine, with whom he has two adult children, works at Aston Beach Hotel. "Some products are readily available here, like groceries, clothes and electronics, that other places don't have," Rick said of Kmart. "That's why we're regulars here." The advertisements in MidWeek Kaua'i are valuable to Rick, as well, because he likes to look for specials by stores such as Kmart. "Some of the stories are interesting, too," he said.]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/rick-callejo-wins-a-100-kmart-shopping-spree/feed/ 0 Visitor Industry Charity Walk http://www.midweekkauai.com/visitor-industry-charity-walk/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/visitor-industry-charity-walk/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:37 +0000 Coco Zickos http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10996

Generous individuals and businesses on the Garden Isle donated some $200,000 at the 35th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Held by the Hawai’i Lodging and Tourism Association, more than 2,000 people participated in this year’s May 11 event, “Put Your Best Slippah Forward, A Tradition of Kokua.” The day included a blessing by Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira, [...]]]>

Generous individuals and businesses on the Garden Isle donated some $200,000 at the 35th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Held by the Hawai'i Lodging and Tourism Association, more than 2,000 people participated in this year's May 11 event, "Put Your Best Slippah Forward, A Tradition of Kokua." The day included a blessing by Ipo Kahaunaele-Ferreira, Zumba warm-up exercises by the ladies of Ho'ola Fitness Center, and finally, the 2.9-mile trek through Lihu'e, followed by breakfast prepared by chefs from resorts around the island. Photos by Coco Zickos ]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/visitor-industry-charity-walk/feed/ 0 A Focus On Health; Water Day http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-focus-on-health-water-day/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-focus-on-health-water-day/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:37 +0000 Amanda C. Gregg http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10991

Congratulations to mom Peggy Stowe of Koloa, who recently won $3,000 worth of health care services from Dillberg Integrated Health Care as a Mother’s Day gift, and to Bernie Crane of Hanapepe, who won a $500 gift certificate for services as runner-up. DIH also gave $150 “honorable mention” gift certificates for functional health care evaluations [...]]]>

Congratulations to mom Peggy Stowe of Koloa, who recently won $3,000 worth of health care services from Dillberg Integrated Health Care as a Mother's Day gift, and to Bernie Crane of Hanapepe, who won a $500 gift certificate for services as runner-up. DIH also gave $150 "honorable mention" gift certificates for functional health care evaluations to 17 scholarship applicants. DIH said it chose women who were interested in being the best they could be, and who wanted to learn more about health and how to maintain it ... The paddlers of Niumalu Canoe Club, located in Kalapaki Bay, are gearing up for this year's Water Day Festival fundraiser. The family-friendly event is set for June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nawiliwili Park. Activities for the keiki include six waterslides, a large bounce house, craft tent, food booth, lucky drawing and silent auction. Admission to the festival costs $15 for children (ages 3-18), which includes full use of the slides/bouncehouse; admission is free for children age 2 and under and adults over 18. Lucky drawing tickets cost $5 and can be purchased from any Niumalu Canoe Club paddler or at the event. Prizes include gift certificates, clothing, food and art. The drawing will take place at Nawiliwili Park, but you don't have to be present to win. The silent auction will be filled with certificates from Kaua'i's world-class resorts, spa treatments, boat trips, jewelry and complimentary registration for the 2013 Kaua'i Marathon. For more information, call Robin Jumper at 635-3053... Congratulations to the 10 older Americans recently recognized at Kaua'i's na kupuna celebration, Kaua'i's 47th Older Americans Recognitions Ceremony, in observance of Older Americans Month: Lourdes Domingo, Irenia Edrada, Romana Espanto, ChaCha Kaluahine, Lawrence Mendonca, Dr. Lucy Miller (Outstanding Female), Carole Nacion, Itsue "Frecki" Okada, Katsumi "Gutsy" Oyama and William Neil Rapozo Sr. (Outstanding Male). Miller was recognized for her continued efforts to create a more accessible and accepting community for all, and Rapozo was recognized for his life of service and leadership in the community. A former supervisor at Lihu'e Plantation and Chevron dealer, Rapozo continued with new activities after his "retirement," including a new career with Kaua'i Commercial Company as a truck driver and shop aide. For information on services for seniors and volunteer opportunities, call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 241-4470 ... National Tropical Botanical Garden will host a public lecture May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Kaua'i Community College campus center cafeteria. The theme is "Paradise in Paper." It will explore the world of 18th century naval exploration through a historical presentation examining the paintings produced on Capt. James Cook's three journeys around the world. NTBG librarian Rick Hanna will speak, making "stops" in Tierra del Fuego, Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawaii and northward in search of a "Northwest Passage." Discover the culture and natural history of the day through these colorful figures and their illustrations. For more information, go to ntbg.org ... Congratulations to Kapa'a High School students who took third place in the 2013 HMSA Teen Video Awards. Students recognized for PSAs about meth use were: Inanna Grimes, Hannah Wyatt, Noe Hummel and Nicole Cottingham, with the help of teacher Michelle Rundbaken. To watch the video, go to youtube.com/watch?v=5Fyrk LmqKvI ... A special award by The Hawaii Meth Project for Meth Prevention went to "My Goals" by student Kaylee Silva. To watch the video, click on youtube.com/watch?v=Q1eUFQcxUbA ... Congratulations also to those who placed at the Mokihana Golf Scramble April 21 at Puakea Golf Course in Lihu'e despite inclement weather: In first place were Gary Barcia, George Pang and Jake Deverill; second place went to Lil Riley, Larry Fudge and Susie Nishek, and third went to Diane Barnett, Kris Nuding and Renee Saranacki. The grand prize went to the team of Amy Clise, William Clise and Larry Marugame. The annual tourney is a fundraiser for nursing scholarships for Kaua'i Community College students. "We appreciate everyone who assisted and played and made the day the great success it was," says volunteer Jane Riley ... The Kaua'i chapter of the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Bark for Life June 1 at Kaua'i Community College. The non-competitive walk around the KCC campus begins at 8; registration is at 7 a.m. Bark For Life is an ACS mini-relay fundraiser that honors the special relationship between dogs and their owners, celebrating canine companions that lovingly care for and give hope to their humans. The event will begin in front of the school's Performing Arts Center. Small dogs do one lap; large dogs, two. After the walk there will be games, demonstrations, an agility course and other activities for both dogs and humans, and prizes. Registration costs $25 for one canine and its human companion, $40 for two, or $100 for a team of five. Donations also are accepted. Register and donate online at relayforlife.org/barkkauaihi or call ACS at 246-0695. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. ... Speaking of pets, Kaua'i Humane Society has announced the return of Critter Camp, its educational summer program for kids. The fun and instructive one-week program uses classroom activities, individual group projects, arts and crafts, guest speakers and creative projects to teach children about care and their humane responsibilities toward animals. Dates and age groups for Critter Camps: June 3-7, ages 10-12; June 17-21, ages 7-9; July 8-12, ages 10-12; July 22-26, ages 7-9; Aug. 12-16, ages 10-12. Kaua'i Humane Society is located at 3-825 Kaumuali'i Hwy. outside of Puhi. Critter Camp will be offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enrollment costs $170 per child. Space is limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at kauaihumane.org, at Kaua'i Humane Society and the Kaua'i Humane Society Thrift Store. For more information, call Faye Newfield at 632-0610 ext. 103, or email faye@kauaihumane.org ... CORRECTION Last week's Pa'ina description was incorrect. The event pictured was the May 5 Kilauea Lighthouse Centennial Celebration, which included tours of the lighthouse, a Kilauea community parade and festivities in Kilauea Park until dark, with live music, hula halau, food and game booths.]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-focus-on-health-water-day/feed/ 0 What was your last big purchase? http://www.midweekkauai.com/what-was-your-last-big-purchase/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/what-was-your-last-big-purchase/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:17 +0000 Coco Zickos http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10985

Kalani Salazar Ele’ele, Electrician “My truck, a Toyota Tundra.” Patricia Brooks Kalaheo, Registered Nurse “A home in Kalaheo.” Elizabeth Burk Kilauea, Early Childhood Education Professional “My Honda Accord.” Lot Sarsona Kapa’a, Drywall journeyman “My fiancée’s wedding ring.” [...]]]>

Kalani Salazar Ele'ele, Electrician "My truck, a Toyota Tundra."

Patricia Brooks Kalaheo, Registered Nurse "A home in Kalaheo."

Elizabeth Burk Kilauea, Early Childhood Education Professional "My Honda Accord."

Lot Sarsona Kapa'a, Drywall journeyman "My fiancée's wedding ring."

Marc Bennor Wailua, Director of Human Resources "A membership to Crossfit."

]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/what-was-your-last-big-purchase/feed/ 0 A Little Gem In Hanapepe http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-little-gem-in-hanapepe/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-little-gem-in-hanapepe/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:04 +0000 Coco Zickos http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=11020

Veronica Groepler Owner of Puuwai Hao Kila Gallery and Veronica Jewelry Please tell us about your business. I’m in the beauty business. I have been making my own jewelry as a hobby for many years, but have been seriously creating it for about three years. My style is romantic, and I get my inspiration from [...]]]>

Veronica Groepler Owner of Puuwai Hao Kila Gallery and Veronica Jewelry Please tell us about your business. I'm in the beauty business. I have been making my own jewelry as a hobby for many years, but have been seriously creating it for about three years. My style is romantic, and I get my inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s. I use mostly semi-precious gem stones, gold, silver and pearls. I opened my own gallery in Hanapepe a little over a year ago, where I sell fine art, as well as my jewelry. About 90 percent of the artists I work with are local. Why did you start this business? When I first moved to Kaua'i in 1984, I was just selling sea shells. I saw what people were working with them and with beads, and I realized that I wanted to make something more than that. I started to have this desire to really come up with something original and Kaua'i-made. What is your background in jewelry-making? I went to a school of fine jewelry in Pasadena. We learned casting, stone setting, fabrication, studying about gems and many other things. As I finished the "how-to" classes, I found a book about the classic jewelry of the 1920s and 1930s. That really sparked my desire to be the best jeweler on Kaua'i. I practiced for years and years. What is your favorite piece of jewelry to make? Earrings are my thing. When you put them on, they make you feel beautiful. My whole goal is to create jewelry that makes people feel beautiful. What sort of clients do you typically have? I have about 50 percent kama'aina and 50 percent visitors. How has it been having a business in Hanapepe? I love it - it's been exciting, especially being a part of the Friday Night Art Walk. There are so many great people on this island and so many talented artists, and I get inspired when they come here. What's the most rewarding aspect of your business? The smiles from people. My customers also have become my close friends. I have to treat them with respect, and I honor them and they honor me back. That's the rewarding experience that I have. Who was your first retailer? Hanapepe Café. They started selling my jewelry in 1989. What are your future aspirations? I want to set more gemstones. What's the most challenging aspect of your business? Money. I love what I'm doing, I'm definitely passionate about it. But there is the profit-and-loss aspect of a business that can be difficult. What makes you get up every day do this? I'm grateful for what I have. It makes me happy. I love that I can share my jewelry with other people. Do you have any advice for aspiring small business owners? Just do what you really love. Your gift is not something that comes from other people. If you're trying to do what other people do, you're not going to be happy. You have to pursue your own gift to the world. Do whatever you really, really love, no matter what others say. Do what makes you happy because that's the whole purpose of life. 3801 Hanapepe Road veronica.hawaii@gmail.com , veronicajewels.com, puuwaihaokilagallery.com]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/a-little-gem-in-hanapepe/feed/ 0 Spelling Champ Prepares For Nationals http://www.midweekkauai.com/spelling-champ-prepares-for-nationals/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/spelling-champ-prepares-for-nationals/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:03 +0000 Coco Zickos http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=11028

Eighth-grader Akira Takabayashi is reading a dictionary as he trains for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., May 28-31 Akira Takabayashi’s favorite subjects in school are math and science. But that doesn’t mean he can’t spell. It’s obvious the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School eighth-grader is passionate about words, as he recently won the [...]]]>

Eighth-grader Akira Takabayashi is reading a dictionary as he trains for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., May 28-31 Akira Takabayashi's favorite subjects in school are math and science. But that doesn't mean he can't spell. It's obvious the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School eighth-grader is passionate about words, as he recently won the Hawaii State Spelling Bee, and later this month he will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. starting May 28. "I feel happy and proud I won," he says. The hours he spent studying outside the classroom prove his dedication to the craft. In addition to Takabayashi's regular studies, he pored over a 1,150-word list provided by his school and received tutoring from coaches and friends. "My children enjoy reading and studying," says Takabayashi's father, Eric, who also has a 12-year-old daughter, Rina. Though Akira was born in Japan where his mother, Yoko, is from, his family moved to Kaua'i in an attempt to escape the social pressure and competitive nature of Japanese education. "It's a way of life there," says Eric, who was born and raised on Kaua'i and worked as an English teacher in Japan for many years. "I didn't want my children to be caught up in that." Regardless, they each strive to be the best they can be at school. "At least it's on their own," says Eric. Akira also entered the spelling bee in the sixth grade, but lost. "I studied more this time," he explains with a smile. Now, in preparation for the national competition, Akira diligently has been reading the dictionary. "He's reading it like a book," says Eric. While most children would likely lose interest in such dry material, Akira says he's enjoyed reading it. He even is continuing to look over a list of Greek and Latin roots and suffixes to help improve his spelling capabilities: "I want to win." Though he is nervous to spell words out loud on live television for the upcoming contest, Akira is excited to visit the United States capital. And being the science buff he is, he's especially looking forward to visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. However, Akira likely won't have much time for sightseeing, if his trip is anything like the one to Honolulu, where he participated in the state competition. After winning, he was propelled to local celebrity status, and during his three days on Oahu he was contacted by several news agencies, all vying for an interview. "I don't really like the attention," says Akira humbly. Even so, he was thankful to spend time with his family eating Japanese food and "wearing nice clothes." Akira also is thankful that he will get to be with his family for the trip to Washington, D.C., to aio (the state bee sponsor) and Grove Farm. An all expenses one-week paid trip to the nation's capital is supplied for Akira and a chaperone by aio. "And Grove Farm generously stepped in to pay for my daughter and me to make it a family experience," says Eric. "Traveling to D.C. for Nationals will be a special experience because we won't be able to do it again. We don't get to travel just for fun." The competition will be held May 29, 30 and 31 and broadcasted on ESPN. "We wish Akira the best of luck as he prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and we know he will represent Hawaii well," says Susan Eichor, president of aio. Go to spellingbee.com for more information.]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/spelling-champ-prepares-for-nationals/feed/ 0 What’s Up – Kauai Event Calendars http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-28/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-28/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:31 +0000 MidWeek Kaua'i staff http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10970 5/22/13 Beginners Tahitian Dance Workshop Lydgate Park near Kamalani Playground Pavilion, contact before June 1 to register, Saturdays in June through June 29, 10-11:30 a.m., contact for cost. Class is open to a maximum of 16 people and all ages. (291-9768) West Kauai Music 2013 Spring Session Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, through May 23, private lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from between 3 and 5 p.m., and group sessions on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m., $15/week or $60/month. Ukulele classes for ages 8 and older, and guitar classes for ages 12 and older. Each session has openings for only eight children. (335-3505) re:constructions Art Cafe Hemingway, runs through June 30, Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Kaua‘i photographer Rhonda Forsberg presents a new body of work focusing on the narrative imagery and transitory experience of connecting the past with the present through memory. (822-2250, artcafeheminway.com) 5/23/13 Gravity Dance The Story Book Theater of Hawaii, Hanapepe, Thursdays through Dec. 26, contact for time, first class is free, $40/ages 3-5, $45 for ages 5-10. Gravity Dance offers modern/ballet dance classes for ages 3-10. (651-8786, gravitydance.org) Kauai Creative Kids Dance and Gymnastics Contact for exact location in Kilauea, classes through June, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-noon, $12-$15. Contact for class information. (540-798-9516, rhythmfiredhance.com) Free Whale Movie Kaua‘i Marriott Hotel, 7 p.m., free. This documentary introduces Luna, a killer whale who befriends a community living off Vancouver Island. (639-3289) Westside Family Caregiver Support Group Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital, conference room C, 3:30-4:30 p.m., free. The Alzheimer’s Association holds its support group. Participants share feelings and concerns with others who understand, share coping techniques and more. (humberto.blanco@alz.org) 5/24/13 ”Harvest of Empire” Screening Kapa‘a Library, 6 p.m., free. A free screening of the documentary “Harvest of Empire” which chronicles the direct connection between the U.S. military and economic intervention in Mexico and Central America, and the immigration issues within America. (822-7646) Spirit of Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert Hanalei Family Community Center, 4-6 p.m., $15-$20. An award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. Participants also enter for a free gift drawing. Proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei and this program. (826-1469) Electronic Waste Collection Vidinha Stadium, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., free. All brands of electronics from businesses and residents accepted without quantity limits. (488-8872) Miss Saigon 3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Lihue, May 24-26, box office opens at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $40-$65. A professional Kaua‘i-resident cast performs “Miss Saigon.” A portion of the profits from the show benefit disabled veterans. (652-5210, misssaigonkauai.com) 5/25/13 Health and Wellness Presentation Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 9 a.m., free. Kyani International holds its health and wellness presentation. Kyani is a network of products used to assist people with various health ailments including arthritis, diabetes, cancer and more. (635-1530) Justin Kollar Pursuing Justice Kapa‘a Library meeting room, 2-4 p.m., free. The Wailua-Kapa‘a Neighborhood Association features guest speaker Justin Kollar, Kaua‘i County prosecuting attorney. Kollar discusses the functions and priority initiatives of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. (821-2837, wkna.org) Kaua‘i Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kapa‘a, 5-7 p.m., $15-$20. An award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. Participants also enter for a free gift drawing. Proceeds support Na Keiki ‘o ka ‘Aina and this program. (826-1469) Electronic Waste Collection Vidinha Stadium, 8 a.m.-4 p.m, free. All brands of electronics from businesses and residents accepted without quantity limits. (488-8872) 5/26/13 Okolehao Trail Contact for meeting location and time, free. A strenuous four-mile roundtrip hike that climbs 1,200 feet along a ridge behind Hanalei Valley for beautiful, sweeping views of the North Shore. (826-7302) Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert Hanalei Family Community Center, 3-5 p.m., $15-$20. An award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories of legendary slack key player Raymond Kane. Participants also enter for a free gift drawing. Proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei and this program. (826-1469) 5/27/13 2013 Summer Junior Tennis Camp 5380 Honoiki Rd., Princeville, week 1: May 27-31, week 2: June 3-7, week 3: June 10-14, $125/week, $35/day. An opportunity to become a better tennis player and make new friends in a fun, positive atmosphere. Ideal for beginners and intermediates ages 5 to 11. (821-8225, hbrtennis@gmail.com) Community Acupuncture Metamorphose Yoga Studio in Kilauea, Tuesdays until June 25, 1-3 p.m., $20-$35. (635-0794) 5/28/13 AARP Driver Safety Class Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, 1-5 p.m., $12/members, $14/non-members. (822-0448) AARP Driver Safety Course Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, 1-5 p.m., $12-$14. Brush up on your driving skills and qualify for a substantial auto insurance discount. Call to register. (822-0448) West Kauai Music 2013 Summer Session Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, May 28 through July 25, private lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and group sessions on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, $15/week or $60/month. Ukulele classes for ages 8 and older, and guitar classes for ages 12 and older. Each session has openings for only eight children. (335-3505) AARP Driver Safety Program Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, 1 p.m., $12-$14. East Side seniors are invited to learn how to drive more confidently and comfortably. Completion of the course may qualify participants for a substantial discount on auto insurance. Registration is required. (822-0448) What Now Agency on Elderly Affairs, seven Tuesday meetings (skip May 21), 2-3:30 p.m., free. The Alzheimer’s Association presents “What Now” for families and family caregivers. Find out everything you need to know to make your caregiving experience for a family member with Alzheimer’s, or any other disease, more reasonable and easier. Registration is required. (245-3200) ONGOING A Course in Miracles A Course in MiraclesPrinceville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., $1/suggested donation. A course on love and forgiveness. (651-5324, princevillecommunity.com) ACBL Bridge Club Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays 8:30 a.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Join a fully sanctioned ACBL duplicate bridge club. (822-2023) Acupuncture Treatment And Demonstrations Papayas, Kapaa, Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Options include painless cold laser treatments. (635-8766) Adult Dance Classes Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-8 p.m.and 8-9 p.m., $5. Ballroom, swing and Latin dance taught in a six-week series. (kauaidancing@gmail.com) Aerial Skills Instruction 2891B Kamookoa Road, Kilauea, by appointment, $65/session. Learn to climb fabric like Cirque De Sole. A fun and wonderful way to exercise and be healthy. (212-8268) Affordable, Experienced Rehab Pilates Princeville and Kilauea, call for times, location and cost. Medical references available. Fitness only also available. (303-717-6023) Alzheimer’s Association Kauai Community College, OCET Bldg., Room 106, Tuesdays until Dec. 6, 2-3:30 p.m., free for family member-to-family member care givers, $25/others. The “What Now? Orientation” series is designed for non-professional family caregivers. Call to register. (245-8318) Aquacise Westin Resort Princeville, Wyllie Road, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:50 a.m. sign up, 9-10 a.m. class, $15. Splash for locals and visitors. (651-7196) Argentine Tango Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049) Argentine Tango Classes Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (635-8049) Argentine Tango Lessons Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. No experience necessary. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049) Art Classes Art studio, Wailua. Private & small group art instruction. Professional artist offering weekly art classes in pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media for residence & visitors. Beginners welcome! Call for prices and exact location. (argusceramicart.com, arguseliam.com, 634-4031) Art Lessons For Children Call for location, times and cost. Learn to draw realistically using the basic elements of shape. Develop your child’s visual intelligence and ability to focus. Private or small group instruction. Ages 4 and up. (651-6771) Arthritis Exercise Class Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m., free. A stretch & strengthen program led by an Arthritis Foundation cert. instructor. (You don’t have to have arthritis.) Range of motion, weights, resistance bands & a light endurance routine. (822-1931) Ashtanga Yoga Dolphin Touch, 4544 Kukui Road, Kapaa, call for time and cost. Morning and evening classes. Also personal fitness training at Dolphin Touch by appointment with Jane Riley.(822-4414, janerileyfitness.com) Beginning Line Dance Courtyard By Marriott, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $35/month (4 classes) $10/class. Instructor Patricia has more than 30 years of experience as a performer and credentialed teacher in dance, physical education and gymnastics. (756-3195) Beginning Tennis Makai Golf Club, Princeville, adults: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., $12. CG Bush, U.S. Professional Tennis Association certified instructor, leads the way. (651-4799) Better Choices, Better Health Kauai Care Center conference room, Waimea, Wednesdays, call or visit website for end date, 1-3:30 p.m., $12/seniors. Call to register. (kauaiadrc.org, 241-4470) Body & Mind Clarity Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free. (passionateliving.faithweb.com) Breathing and Meditation Class Waimea Neighborhood Center’s Court Room, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:40 p.m., donations accepted. Become more aware of principles for healing mind/body through energy powered meditation. (575-644-6662) Core Training For Boomers Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., donations suggested. In a safe environment stretch your body, strengthen your core and awaken the power that lies within. For Boomers ages 50-plus. (212-6228) Dance Class Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-7:45 p.m. and 7:45-8:30 p.m., $7/each night, $5/45 minute class. Variety of dance. Refresher class. (kauaidancing@gmail.com) Drumming Classes The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., donations suggested. Children and adults. Call to register. (821-1234) Eastside Pilates Classes Wailua location, call for location/days/times/cost. Private classes in the classical equipment-based Pilates method are offered. (346-4251) Feminine Qi Gong Birthing A New Humanity Center, Kilauea, Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join in these Qi Gong classes for feminine bodies. Bring a mat and water. (651-8880) Fire Knife Dancing The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Sundays, 5-6 p.m., suggested donation. All levels. Call to register. (821-1234) Fit Class Lihue Neighborhood Center, Lihue, Mondays, 5;15 p.m., $1. Workout with P90X, Insanity, TurboFire and more. (649-0223) Fit Mom Kauai Athletic Club, Saturdays, 11 a.m., $10. Post-natal exercise for moms and babies (6 months and younger). (212-4034, kauaiathleticclub.com) Fitness Classes Church of the Pacific, Mondays (core/stretch), Tuesdays (cardio dance), Thursdays (body sculpt), 10 a.m., $10. (651-3617) Fitness Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, various dates and times. Featuring 40-plus classes per week including: Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, Interval/Circuit, Body Sculpting, F.I.T., Seniors, Yoga and Stretch and more. Call for information on class times, day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Fitness Classes Private studio in Kalaheo, Papalina Road, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $12/class, $100/10 classes, call for location and class schedule. A variety of group fitness classes are available. (332-6320) Foam Roller & Franklin Ball Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $10. Finding strength and flexibility with rollers, Franklin Balls and imagery. (303-717-6023) Foam Roller & Franklin Ball Class Princeville Community Center, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m., call for details. Relieve sore tight necks, shoulders, and back. (303-717-6023) Glass Beadmaking And Jewelry Call for location, classes available daily from 9 a.m. to noon and evenings Monday through Saturday, call for cost and more information. Learn to form hot glass and sculpture on a torch, jewelry making, chains and components, hammering, wire wrapping, silver fabrication, soldering and metal clay. (651-1766) Gmynastics and Music Classes Keiki Klubhouse, Hanapepe, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, visit website or call for times and cost. Classes for ages 0 to 10. (492-2372, keikiklubhouse.com) Got Fear Tapping Circle Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., $5. Join our EFT Circle and Reprogram your brain for success. Call to reserve space. (414-315-2021) Got Fear? Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. or 5-6 p.m., $10. Afraid of water, airplanes, heights or tests? Become confident. (414-315-2021) Gymnastics Classes All Saints Gym, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for class times and cost. Parent Tot, KinderGym, beginner and intermediate classes for all ages 1 1/2 and older. Enrollment available onsite. Private lessons also available. (213-590-5984, karlasgymnastics@gmail.com) Gymnastics Classes The Big Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, call for schedule, $50-$70/session. Age 1 1/2yrs and up, all skill levels. (213-590-5984) Hawaiian Language And Lei Making The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, call for updated times, days and cost. Movies, music, ukulele, nose flute (Vivo), coconut weaving, hula, Tahitian dance, Tahitian drumming, fireknife dance, etc. (821-1234) Hip-Hop Classes KUGA, Kalaheo, seven-week sessions, email for days/times/cost. KUGA offers seven-week sessions in hip-hop, break dancing and zumba. Ages 4-plus. (kuga808.com, kuga808@mac.com) Hula & Tahitian Dance All Saints Church Gym, call for various times, locations and cost information. Kumu hula Leilani Low teaches hula, Tahitian and Maori dance to all ages. (651-0682) Hula And Tahitian Classes Behind the Kapaa Neighborhood Center under the palm trees, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., free. Call for more information. (755-5841) Hula Class Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Thursdays. 4:45-6:45 p.m., call for cost. Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua, under the direction of instructor Fern Merle-Jones and Kumu Hula Susan Pa‘iniu Floyd and under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani (Frank) Hewett. (652-8086, 639-0964) Hula Class Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461 Weliweli Road, Koloa, 3:30 p.m. keiki, 4:45 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for beginning intermediate dancers. (651-0682) Hula Classes All Saints Church gym, 1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, 6:15 p.m. keiki, 7:30 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for intermediate and advanced dancers. (651-0682) Hula Classes The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Tuesdays, children 3-4 p.m., adults 4-6 p.m., suggested donation. Call for more information and to register. (821-1234) Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, call for times and cost. Adult hula. Learn ancient and contemporary hula, chant, language, protocol, history, culture and lei making. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com) Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, call for cost and times. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com) I Can Sew Kauai Contact for location, times and cost. I Can Sew Kauai offers sewing classes for keiki to adults. Learn basic techniques or work on your own projects. (icansewkauai.com, 635-6477) Instrument Lessons Kilauea Farms, call for address/days/times/cost. Kirk Smart offers guitar lessons for students of all ages and levels and beginning piano, bass and drum lessons. (652-7226) Jai Jai Yoga Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Fridays at 5 p.m., $10/donation. Gentle postures and breathing restore mind, body and leave you smiling. All ages and levels. Bring mat. (346-7821) Junior Tennis Program 5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, Mondays 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 8-11, Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 6-7 and adults, Thursdays 4-5 p.m. ages 12-15. Call for more information. (821-8225) Kaua‘i Power Yoga Golden Lotus Studio, Kapa‘a, Sundays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., $12/locals, $16/visitors. Heated power yoga. (635-5868, kauaipoweryoga.com) Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Class in cha cha, foxtrot and west-coast swing. (332-5654) Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration Lihue Neighborhood Center, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. (332-5654) Kauai Dance Theatre Call for location, times and cost for this private studio. Take part in ballet, tap, jazz classes offered on various days of the week. Ends Dec. 16. (332-9737) Kids Sports Yoga Princeville at Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., $10. Fun movement and stretching for kids to improve athletic ability. (652-6582) KPAL Wrestling KPAL Facility, Kapaa, Wed.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., contact for cost. KPAL Wrestling holds classes for those ages 4-18. (652-6999) Kundalini Yoga Various locations, Princeville, Mondays 4 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 a.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m., $10. Join Diane Cline, RYT for breath-work, movement and meditation as tools for a happy and healthy life. (480-244-7676) Kundalini Yoga with Satya Kaur Hanalei Community Center, Kuhio Hwy., Wednesdays, 10 a.m., plus private classes. Unify body, mind and spirit for flexibility, strength and focus. (826-0050) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, 8-9:30 a.m., Mondays, free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Fridays, 8-9:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Gi Gong moves. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Koloa Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. ChairAerobic, strength and stretch. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna/Seniors Yoga Hanalei, call for location, Fridays, 4-5 p.m., $10. Come stretch, gain strength, flexibility and have fun. (826-9642) Le Guru is You! Vinyasa Yoga Kalaheo Yoga Studio, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.; Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., $12 kamaaina rate, mats available; call for rates. Yogi Paul Reynolds guides all levels of Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa tradition. Look for the blue sign. (650-773-3422, paul@unlimited-ideas.com) Low-Cost Kupunas Clinic Sacred Waters Healing Arts, 365 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $25 for 30 min. Learn the Rosen Method Bodywork to restore motion, feeling and muscle patterns. (651-0558) Lulu’s Power Yoga Yoga House, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m., call for cost. Begin your day with a different experience. Now at Princeville Yoga on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. (652-6582) Meditation And Dharma Study Tara Sangha – Buddhist Center, 6458-B Kahuna Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Join Dharma study group for meditation, book study and Buddhist teachings. (823-0949, info@tarasangha.org) Mojo Yoga Mojo Studio, Lawai, daily, call for class times, $25/class. Specifically for athletes who want to train harder, recover faster and lessen injuries. Classes include Yoga for Bodybuilders, Swimmer’s Yoga, Breath Control for Freedivers, Paddler’s Yoga, Runner’s Yoga, SUP Core Balance and more. (634-2152) Mothersong Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, noon, $10. A multicultural singalong for families with young children / babies / expecting parents. (482-0294) Motivation! Strength Training Call for location, time and price information, women 40 and over. Improve your health and wellness with a variety of fun and effective strength movements. Geared to your fitness level. Save time with 30-minute sessions. (346-0025) Oceanside Yoga Marriott Courtyard, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m., $17/general, $12/kamaaina. Start your day with yoga and enjoy the view and sound of the ocean. Mats provided. (283-2501, soundcurrentmovement.com) Open Air Pilates Class South Shore National Tropical Botanical Garden Visitor’s Center, second Wednesdays, 9 a.m., $10. (742-2348, kauaipoisepilates.com) Photography Classes Various Poipu locations, call for details. 30-year professional photographer offers private one-semester photography classes. Open to all skill levels. Custom-tailored classes to fit your needs. (927-8503) Piano/Voice/Organ Lessons Studio in Lihue, call for address, days, time and cost. For students of all ages and levels. (245-2903) Pilates Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Thursdays 5 p.m., $15/drop in, $12/kamaaina. Mats and props provided. (917-856-5165) Pilates at Poipu Kai Poipu Kai Resort, Poipu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., $15/class, $10/kamaaina. Join in on a gentle morning matwork Pilates class with an ocean view! Bring water and a beach towel. (635-0165) Pilates Basic Core Fitness Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363) Pilates Basic Core Fitness Princeville Community Center, Princeville, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with Pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363) Pilates Mat Classes Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Parish Hall, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m., call for cost. Participate in these pilates mat classes. Bring your own mat. (482-0186, tamarajocortez@hotmail.com) Pilates on North Shore Hanalei Community Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.; The Parish House, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; $10. Join in these pilates mat classes. Bring a yoga mat. (482-0186) Pre & Post-Natal Pilates Courses Poise Pilates Studios, pre-natal Fridays 12:30-1:30 p.m., post-natal Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., $250/course. Learn how to exercise while your pregnant safely and regain your body back after you have the baby. (742-2348) Prenatal Yoga South and West side locations, call for location/days/times/cost. Participate in a prenatal yoga class for your health. No experience necessary. Call to register. (634-2836, kellybuskirk@yahoo.com) Prenatal Yoga Wailua Homesteads, 491 Kamalu Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., $10/session. Yoga for all stages of pregnancy. (823-6826) Psychic Faire Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, call for cost. Get tarot, astrology, psychic readings and healing mandalas. (652-9897) Qi Gong Classes Kahuna Valley Retreat, Kapahi, Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., call for cost. Francesco Garripoli teaches qi gong classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Donations support the Mentor Ohana teen program. (822-4268, kahunavalley.org) Qi Gong Golden 8 Sun Village, Ville Hall D Rec Room, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., free. Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality, and radiating more energy. (635-0306, qikauai@gmail.com) QiDance and QiForze Class Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. QiDance, 5-6 p.m. QiForze, donations accepted. Resistance bands and a mat or towel for padding are suggested fro the QiForze class. (danceforze@gmail.com) Restorative Yin Yoga The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $12. Yoga in the Yin (or quiet) style promotes whole-health and well-being and is a vital counterpart to our stressful, time-pressured everyday habit of body and mind. (KauaiYogaOnTheBeach.com) Restorative Yoga Classes Call for directions, Kilauea, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m., donation or trade. (280-9634) Senior Fitness Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 a.m., $38 per month, ages 60-plus (includes full use of all club facilities including non-senior classes). ID required. Call for details on classes and facilities. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Silver Sneakers Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., call for cost. For all fitness levels, exercise standing or sitting in a chair. Silver Sneakers Membership is free to qualifying seniors 65-and-over and includes full use of club facilities. Call for qualification requirements. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Singing Lessons Robert Carrasco Voice Studio, Kekaha, call for appointments and cost. Expert private voice training, performance/audition coaching, and vocal rehabilitation. (917-402-6866, 320-3896) Sound Healing With Gong Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 7 p.m., $15. Experience deep relaxation and healing while you lie on your back to receive sound healing. (480-244-7676) Spanish Classes Tuesdays at Kapaa Elementary School for ages 3-6, Wednesdays at Wilcox Elementary School for ages 7-13, call for times and cost. High School and Adult classes and tutoring are arranged based on the individual’s schedule. (482-1863) Stretch & Tone Various locations, Kalaheo, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, $7/class. Stretch, strengthen and tone your muscles. (332-9737, kauaidancetheatre.com) Swim With Speed And Ease In Rough Waters Poipu Beach, scheduled to swimmers convenience, $25. Learn how to swim faster, longer and with greater ease with instruction from an Olympic sports specialist. (634-2152) Tabada Tuesdays KPAL Gym at Mahelona Campus in Kapaa, Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., $12/session. Ages 8 and up. Tabada workouts consist of 8 sets of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds. Tools used include kettle bells, heavy ropes, medicine balls, and body weight leverage exercises. (651-6349) Tahitian Dance Classes Kilauea Studio, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. (children’s Tahitian basics) and 5-6 p.m. (adult Tahitian basics for fitness), $12-$15. (540-798-9516) Tahitian Dance Lessons Call for location, Tuesday/Thursday, call for times, free. Call for more information. (755-5841) Tahitian Drumming Music Lydgate Pavilion, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., free. Call to register. Drumming taught by Tepairu Manea. (822-9447) Tai Chi Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m., $5. Practice the ancient art of Tai Chi as a healing exercise using graceful fluid movement. (652-7290, princevillecommunity.com) Tai Chi Chuan Lihue location, call for location/days/times, free. Tiru Sadasivam teaches a free introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan (the Art of Peaceful Energy). (245-8694, TiruTaiChi@AOL.com) Tai Chi/ Chi Gong/ Push Hands Kalaheo Yoga Studio, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Saturdays, 10:40 a.m., call for cost. Enhance your flexibility, coordination, energetic healing and harmony. I Chuan/ Tai Ki Ken are also available for experienced partitioners on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in Kukuiolono Park. (635-9868) Taijiwuxigong Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join this qi gong class for men and women. (651-8880) Tango Tuesday Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114) Tennis Clinic Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., $15/guests, $12/local rates. Have fun, exercise and instruction all level clinic. Can also tailor a clinic to your specifics. (970-390-0456) The Yoga House The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, various days/times, $20 introductory rate for 10 days. Bikram yoga classes are offered daily, a teen class is offered on Friday and belly dancing is taught on Wednesdays at Yoga House, just north of Safeway in Choy Village. (823-YOGA, bikramyogakapaa.com) Traditional Karate Call for meeting location, Kapaa area, call for times/cost. Learn traditional karate. (212-6228) Transformational Pilates Princeville, call for address, days, times and cost. Sue Krisa offers total “reformer” workouts in a private studio. Individuals and couples welcomed. (354-1789) Ukulele Class Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 9 a.m., call for cost. Intermediate ukulele lessons from Gloria Marston. (635-5757) Ukulele classes The Children of the Land Center, Kapaa, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., call for cost. (821-1234) Various Classes Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, call for dates/times/cost. Offering a variety of classes including, Securing Your Home Computer, Communicating With Skype, and Basic Parliamentary Procedures. (245-8351) Voice Lessons 7545 Koolau Rd., Kilauea and 3133 Oihana St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for time and cost. Voice lessons for all ages and styles of music, beginners to advanced. (652-1323, dollyvocalhawaii@gmail.com) Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Mondays, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus St. Michael’s, Lihue, Thursdays, weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Weight Watchers 360 With Points Plus Kauai Athletic Club, Saturdays,weight in at 6:30 a.m., meeting starts at 7 a.m., call for cost. The 360 new program is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keep your spaces healthy and make routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) West African Dance Class Call for location, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940) West African Dance Class Kapaa at the Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Thursdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940) West African Dance Class North Shore at the Church of the Pacific, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., call for cost. Live drumming with master teacher from Senegal, West Africa, Ousmane Sall. (639-0940) Yoga Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays, Wednesdays: 6:30-8 pm, Saturdays: 10:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Yoga - Power Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., $10. Power Yoga with Music. Optional weight use. Playful & Challenging. (652-6582) Yoga & Fitness Fusion Class Kilauea Farms, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., visit website for cost. (KauaiYogaAndFitness.com) Yoga and Meditation Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tibetan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551) Yoga By Donation Yoga Hanalei, Above Bar Acuda, Hanalei, Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., donations accepted. Come stretch your body and mind. Relieve the stresses of the holidays and treat yourself to something enjoyable. (826-9642) Yoga Classes KAC, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m., free for members, $10.42/day pass. (janerileyitness.com, 212-1451) Yoga Classes Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, see our schedule online, $16/class, $100/10 classes. Learn and improve different techniques and styles of yoga from highly qualified instructors. (kalaheoyoga.com, 651-1568) Yoga Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., $10/day. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Yoga Gentle Hatha Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 a.m., $5. Gentle Hatha yoga for all ages. Please arrive early to find your spot. (826-6922, princevillecommunity.com) Yoga with Satya Kaur Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Wednesdays 10 a.m., call for cost. Gain flexibility, strength and focus in morning yoga with Satya. (826-0050) Yoga, Pilates, Yogalattes Kauai Athletic Club, noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays yogalattes, free for members, $10.42 day pass. Yogalattes, combo of yoga and pilates; warrior yoga; for those who need flexibility and balance in their lives; yoga stretch, a full-body workout and stretch. (212-1451) Yoga/Meditation Class Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tiebtan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551) YogAlign Classes Mana Yoga Studio, 3812 Ahonui Place, Princeville, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m., visit website for cost. All level restorative posture therapy based yoga classes. (YogAlign.com, 826-9230) YogAlign in Waipouli Waipouli Plaza, Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu Studio, second floor, Waipouli Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m., $10/session; $40/5 classes. Take classes in the Yogalign method of yoga. (639-6177) Zumba Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: noon, call for cost. Latin dance based workout – more “fun” than “exercise.” Call for information on day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Zumba Fitness Church of the Pacific in Princeville, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519) Zumba Fitness Kauai Veterans Center, 3125 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, 5:15-6:15 p.m., $5, $3/veterans, $2/kids 13-17 years old. (639-3937) Zumba Fitness Class Kilauea Parish Hall, 2518 Kolo Road, Kilauea, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 6 p.m., $10. t’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward happiness and health. (346-3899) Zumba Fitness Dance Party St. Williams Church, Hanalei, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519) Zumba Fitness Toning Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays, 9 a.m., $7/drop-in, $5/10-class card. Zumba fitness party. Fast and slow rhythms tons and sculpt the body while having fun. (635-3519, princevillecommunity.com) Zumba, Kripalu Yoga North Shore location, call for address, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kripalu Yoga; 8:45-9:45 a.m. zumba; call for cost. Participate in one or both of these classes in Kripalu Yoga and zumba. (828-6863, wendyval@aol.com) AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting Piikoi Building, 4444 Rice St., Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting. (246-4500) Boot Camp Koloa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., free by donation. Bring a friend, bottle of water, & mat. Prepare to sweat. (puuwaifitnesskauai.com, 212-4034) Community Acupuncture Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, and quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com) Community HU Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m., free. Join people of all faiths singing HU, a love song to God to bring inner peace. (612-419-7927) Community Walking Group Kauai Lagoons, Lihue, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., free. Meet just past the Marriott Hotel entrance by the first lagoon bridge. Bring good shoes, drinking water and rain coat. (KauaiWalks.webs.com, 822-4599) Diabetes Self-Management Program Lihue, call for location, 1-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $12/60 and older, $40/under 60. To gain maximum benefit from the program, participants should plan on attending all six sessions. (kauaidrc.org, 241-4470) Dr. Melead Q&A Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, 12:30 p.m., call for days, free. Dr. Melead will be in our Health and Beauty department to answer any questions you may have about supplements, vitamins and more. (823-0190) Eckankar Worship Service Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, one Sunday a month, 9:30 a.m., free. An uplifting combination of a reading, HU Song, contemplation and group discussion. Followed with light refreshments. (612-419-7927) Free Chiropractic Keiki Clinic Dr. Bob Swiryn’s office in Kapaa, every Saturday, 9-11 a.m., free. Keep your kids healthy and without medication. Headaches, back and neck pain and other health issues respond quickly to chiropractic adjustments. Children 18 and under. Call for an appointment. (822-0711) Hot Latin Nights Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, first Saturday each month, 8:30 p.m., $5 cover charge, ages 21 and older. Featuring dance styles of salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton. Free latin dance lesson at 8:30 p.m. Classy attire recommended. (823-6000) Hula Registration Old Koloa Courthouse, Mondays 5-6 p.m., call for cost and age times. In perpetuation of Hawaii`i traditions and culture through hula kahiko, hula `auana, oli and ka wa kahiko. (645-1403, haweo_06@yahoo.com) Intercessory Prayer Kapaa United Church of Christ, 1315 Ulu St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, free. (822-9241) Jazz Vespers Service St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., 6:15 wine and pupu reception. (245-3796) Ka Hola Kamalei: The Young Children’s Hour Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Friends of the North Shore Library offers story reading with a related craft, as well as songs and fingerplays. For children 1-5 years old. (826-4310) Kaua‘i Culinary Market Kukuiula Village, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., free admission. Explore this gourmet farmers market and meet local farmers browsing and purchasing their items. (742-9545) Kauai Community Market Kauai Community College front parking lot, across from Grove Farm, Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., call for cost. The market offers fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, goat cheese, health and beauty items, breakfast and lunch choices, educational demos and more. (337-9944) Kauai Paddling Schedule Various Locations, Jan. to Dec. 2011, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, call for dates/cost. Visit the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association for meet schedule and information. (gicra.com) Keiki Clinic Dr. Swiryn’s Chiropractic Clinic, 4-976 Hwy., Kapaa, 9-11 a.m., free. Call for appointment. Includes spinal exam and adjustments, as needed. (822-0711) Kings Chapel Worship Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 5 p.m., free. Contemporary worship for the entire family with separate children’s Bible study. (639-1568) Kiwanis Club Meeting Hanamaulu Cafe, second and fourth Tuesdays, 5 p.m., call for cost. All are welcome. (822-1885) Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club Call for meeting location, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m., call for cost. Summer paddling program for youth ages 10-18 years old. (651-6966) Learn About Community Resources State Building in Lihue, second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., free. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources. (274-3333) Long-Distance NaOpio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program Wailua River, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., free. Pu’uwai Canoe Club has added a Long-Distance Na Opio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program to its traditional Spring and Summer Program focused on the Regatta, or Sprint Season. (635-6311) Mankind Project Call for locations, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for times, free. For men who desire a safer world and better relationships with partners. Sessions offer “New Warrior Training Adventure.” (639-9375, 652-3981, mankindproject.org) McPhee’s Bees Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Support Manda as she introduces her new line of Honey. McPhee’s Bees is a locally owned company. (823-0190) Meet Lisa Rapha El Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Visionary Lisa Rapha El talks story about Transformational Holistic Healing and Inter-dimensional Communication. (823-0190) Midnight Bear Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190) Midnight Bear Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190) Mokihana Club Meetings Lihue United Church, first Wednesdays, 10 a.m., free. The Mokihana Club is a community-minded service club that offers nursing and music scholarships to local students. (212-1451) Monday Market Kmart parking lot of Kukui Grove Center garden side, Mondays, 3 p.m., free. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and Kauai made treats by local vendors and businesses. Enjoy a relaxing Monday afternoon with yummy shave ice, fresh bread, local grown produce & more! Plus, the SNAP/EBT program is now accepted at the Monday Market. (kukuigrovecenter.com) Namahana Farmers Markets Anaina Hou Community Park, next to Kauai Mini Golf, Kilauea, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays 4-6 p.m., free admission. All locally grown. Many Kilauea farmers. Eat the freshest, healthiest food on Kauai and support a sustainable local food economy. (anainahou.org, 828-2118) Namolokama Paddling Practice Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, Mon.-Thurs.., 5 p.m., call for cost. The canoe paddling season gets underway with women’s practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, and men’s workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (652-1079, namolokama.com) National Federation of the Blind State Building, Lihue, first Friday of every month, 10 a.m., contact for cost. The Kauai Brand of the National Federation of the Blind meets monthly on the first Friday. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources and share with one another. Contact for confirmation of meeting place. (274-3333) North Shore Psychic Faire Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Metaphysical artists provide their expertise to the community in a fun and healing atmosphere. (652-9897) Oneness Blessing Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., free. Energy transfer that facilitates moving into higher states of awareness and bringing you into the moment. (650-922-3820) Oneness Blessing Princeville Community Center, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., donations accepted. The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of energy that facilitates movement into a higher state of awareness, calming the endless chatter of the mind, and bringing you into the moment. (212-1847) Outrigger Canoe Paddling Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club, Poipu, Tuesdays and Thursdays, keiki program from 4:30-5:30 p.m., adult program from 5:30-6:30 p.m., call for cost. A great exercise program. Experience not necessary. (651-6966) Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 41-038 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, across from All Saints Gym, Fridays, 6 p.m., call for cost. Newcomers welcome. (634-8039) Personal Financial Updates Personal Financial Consultants, Inc. 4-1378 Kuhio Hwy. #202, Kapaa, call for times/cost. Please contact our offices if there are any changes in your financial situation, investment objectives or contact information. (888-557-3272, PersonalFinancial.com) PFLAG Kauai Meeting St. Michael’s Church’s Zone Room, Lihue, first Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting. (pflagkauai@gmail.com) Pueo Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Josh of Pueo Breads as he samples the delicious flavors of their fresh baked artisan breads. (823-0190) Roller Derby Clinic Kapaa Skate Park, Sundays, 4 p.m., women 18 and over, free. New skater clinics for those interested in playing Roller Derby with the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz. (634-4122, jv46n2@yahoo.com) Sacred Kirtan By The Sea Behind Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4 p.m., contact for cost. Bring a cushion or mat to sit on. Bring a sweater or jacket. Weather permitting. (kauaikirtan.com) Shake Your Soul Golden Lotus Studio Thursdays 7-9 p.m.; first and third Fridays Metamorphose Yoga Studio 7-9 p.m.; $10-$15. Explore what is moving you. (482-1545) Single Again Fellowship King’s Chapel Eleele, next to Ace Hardware, Mondays 7 p.m., free. A change to met 30+ singles in a safe environment. (635-5766) Support Group Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Conference Room C, 3:30-4:30 p.m., fourth Thursdays, free. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorder does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone—to think that no one can understand what is happening. Call to register. (245-3200) Swap Meet Sundays Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., $10 vendors fee. Bring your stuff! kitchen sink, vintage clothing and tools, crafts for Christmas and what about that vehicle you’re trying to get rid of. (639-7472) Tango Tuesdays Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114) Think B.I.G. (Brain Injury Group) Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Think B.I.G. provides peer support for persons with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Its primary function is information-sharing and community outreach to the survivors, their families and interested professionals. (639-9927, kauaibraininjurysupport.com) Ultimate Frisbee Kalawai Park, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4 p.m. until dark. Hanalei, email for location, Sundays, 4 p.m., Email for more information. (yuki.reiss2@gmail.com) Uncle Mikeys Dried Fruit Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. “No Weird Stuff Added” Join Uncle Mikey as he shares with you his sweet dried fruits. Sample the flavors of Hawaiian Pineapples, apple bananas, star fruit and Guava. (823-0190) Waimea Baptist Church Services Waimea Baptist Church, Sundays 10:30 a.m., Saturdays 6:30 p.m., Bible study Sundays 9 a.m., free. Pastor James Merritt and Praise Team. (338-1227) Weight Watchers 360 New Program With Points Plus 322 A Mehana Rd., Ele‘ele, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Westside Family Caregiver Support Group Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, conference room C, meets every fourth Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone. Share feelings and concerns with others who understand, gain knowledge of the disease and more. Call to RSVP. (245-3200). Art Class The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, first Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Create books by hand, learn story telling, writing, doodling, sketching painting and design. Taught by Leah Orr. (821-1234) Christian dance Koloa Union Church, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., call for more information. Gospel hula, Tahitian, Maori, hip-hop, and jazz for children/teens in grades 2 and above. (280-9591) Keiki Morning Adventures Mondays Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Wednesdays St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lihue, Fridays Koloa Union Church, 9-11 a.m., free. For newborns to 5 year olds. (645-1486, 645-1488) Toddler Thursdays Kukui Grove center stage, first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon keiki crafts, 11:30 a.m. to noon showtime characters show, free. Enjoy a fun and musical show with the Showtime Characters and keiki craft corner. (kukuigrovecenter.com) 88 Shrines Lawai International Center, 3381 Wawae Road, ocean side, Kalaheo, second and last Sundays, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., donations accepted. Come and experience a tranquil walk on the path of the 88 Shrines and enjoy a brief video and talk-story session about the archaeological and hidden cultural treasure in Lawai Valley. (639-4300, lawaicenter.org) Allerton Garden Tours Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Poipu, Sundays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. Call to register. (742-2623) Daily Public Tours Kauai Museum, Lihue, 10:30 a.m. to noon, free with museum admission. Tours led by knowledgable and entertaining docents. (245-6931) Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour Waimea Plantation, Waimea, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for times and price. Volunteer guides lead walking tours through the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and are limited to 12 people. (337-1005) Aloha Friday Entertainment Kukui Grove Center, Fridays, 7-8 p.m., free. (kukuigrovecenter.com) Birdie’s Live Jazz Jam Birdie’s Cafe, Kukuiolono Golf Course in Kalaheo, second and fourth Sundays, 3-6 p.m., no cover charge. Hear some of Kaua‘i’s finest jazz musicians play while you enjoy food and drinks. (635-6477) Famous Open Mic Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., first Friday, 7-10 p.m., free. (821-1604) Hootenanny Performs Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., last Friday, 7-9 p.m., free. Bring an instrument and play along. (821-1604) Karaoke Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 8 p.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, free. Fun with thousands of songs to choose from. Late-night pupu menu and drink specials nightly. (246-1110) Larry Rivera’s Love And Aloha Show Cafe Portofino, 3481 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Larry and Lurline perform. (245-2121) Live Hawaiian Music Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 6-8 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays, free. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music by some of Kauai’s most talented entertainers. (246-1110) Live Music Blue Planet Cafe, 3900 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe, Fridays, 7-9:30 p.m., free. Live bands entertain. (335-5100) Sacred Classics Choir St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 Mehana Road, Eleele, Sundays 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free. Join the St. John’s Episcopal Church Choir to perform sacred classics by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rutter and other great composers. (346-2936) Treysara The St. Regis Hotel, 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, Sundays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. Enjoy luxurious surroundings, beautiful sunsets and wonderful music. (826-9644) Salsa Saturdays Aloha Beach Resort, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, first Saturdays, call for time/cost. Dance and move to the Merenge, Salsa, Samba, Bachata and more. (823-1643) Cold Laser Treatments Papaya’s, Kapaa, second and fourth Saturdays, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. Molly Jones L.Ac. offers free sample cold laser treatments for everything from problems with vog and mold, to food and chemical sensitivities, and addictions to tobacco and alcohol. (635-8766) Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays Concert The Children of the Land, Kauai Village, Safeway, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m., $20/adults, $15/keiki and seniors, call for reservations. Award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. (826-1469) Poipu Oceanfront Luau Sheraton Kauai Resort, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., $95/adults, $45/children. Call for reservations. Connect with Kaua‘i’s rich history and culture, traditional culinary treats and refreshing libations with the blue Pacific Ocean and bright-orange sunset as its stunning backdrop/ (634-1499) Sphinx: Painting As Mystic Voyage; Earth As Companion Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, museum hours apply, free exhibit admission. Artist Leonora Orr is featuring a collection of her selected paintings. (246-2470, kauaimuseum.com) Art At First Mondays Seven Artists Gallery, first Mondays, 3-5:30 p.m., free. Fresh and real, colorful and soulful are the most common words visitors use to describe the eclectic art at the gallery. (826-0044) Art Night Kapaa Kapaa main drag, Saturdays, dusk onward, free. Old Kapaa Town Art Night offers live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing and entertainment. (635-4964) Arts Event Hanalei Town Center, Hanalei, 4-10 p.m., second Saturdays, free. Local artists present music performances and movies. (635-2074) Hula Demonstration Kukuiula Village, Palm Court, Poipu, Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., free. Experience authentic hula by the members of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. (742-9545) Jam Room The Jam Room, Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. This open mic/open stage for Kauai youth ages 11-18 welcomes musicians, singers, breakers, hula dancers, rappers, slam poets and other artists to a safe, friendly and well-supervised venue hosted by Daphne Sanchez. (hope.faith.daphne@gmail.com) Aloha Minded Volunteers Call for more information, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Family-style lunch at 1 p.m. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Covered shoes suggested. Help a family build their home. (346-2646) Clean The Path West pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Saturdays, 8:30-11 a.m. cleanup; 11 a.m. potluck lunch; free. Friends of the Path clean Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast. (639-4561) Conservation Service Projects Kokee Parks and forest reserves, Meet at the CCC camp in Kokee, 8 a.m.-5 .m., free. Help preserve Kauai’s biodiversity by participating in supervised weed control projects. (335-0045) Court Appointed Special Advocates 3970 Ka’ana St., Suite 305, call for time, free. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program on Kauai is seeking volunteers to be trained as advocates for abused and neglected children in the Family Court system. As a volunteer CASA, you will receive training and then be appointed by the state judiciary to speak up for a child’s safety and well-being. (482-2374) Ohana Soup Kitchen Kalaheo Missionary Church, 4480 Hokua Road, Kalaheo, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Delicious meals served. (332-9916, kalaheomissionary.com) ]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-28/feed/ 0 What’s Up – Kauai Event Calendars http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-27/ http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-27/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:08 +0000 MidWeek Kaua'i staff http://www.midweekkauai.com/?p=10967 5/15/13 AARP Driver Safety Course Hanapepe United Church of Christ, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $12-$14. Brush up on your driving skills and qualify for a substantial auto insurance discount. Call to register. (245-1851) Step Up the Ladder of Success Kauai Community College, call for exact location, May 15 and 17, 8-11 a.m., $95. This course is designed for prospective and current line management employees. Call to register. (245-8318) West Kauai Music 2013 Spring Session Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, through May 23, private lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from between 3 and 5 p.m., and group sessions on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m., $15/week or $60/month. Ukulele classes for ages 8 and older, and guitar classes for ages 12 and older. Each session has openings for only eight children. (335-3505) Around the World of Plants Kaua‘i Community College cafeteria, 5:30-7 p.m., free. National Tropical Botanical Garden librarian Rick Hanna speaks about artists who traveled with Captain Cook to document 18th century Hawaii. (ntbg.org) Weight Watchers 360 New Program With Points Plus 322 A Mehana Rd., Ele‘ele, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Leadership Camp Registration Hale Ho‘omalu Kapa‘a, May 15 from noon to 6 p.m. and May 16 from noon to 4 p.m., free. Open to youth ages 11 to 15, the leadership camp offers leadership skill-building activities, cultural activities, geocoaching, hiking, beach days and mentoring younger youth. Camp is held May 28-June 7. (482-4248 on the West Side, 652-9274 on the East Side) Birdie’s Live Jazz Jam Birdie’s Cafe, Kukuiolono Golf Course in Kalaheo, second and fourth Sundays, 3-6 p.m., no cover charge. Hear some of Kaua‘i’s finest jazz musicians play while you enjoy food and drinks. (635-6477) Chiefess Kamakahelei Chorus Spring Concert Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, 7 p.m., free. 150 singers in grades 6-8 sing music from all over the world including selections from “The Muppets.” (241-3200 ext. 320, ckms.chorus@gmail.com) re:constructions Art Cafe Hemingway, runs through June 30, Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Kaua‘i photographer Rhonda Forsberg presents a new body of work focusing on the narrative imagery and transitory experience of connecting the past with the present through memory. (822-2250, artcafeheminway.com) 5/16/13 Juanice Biederman Memorial Rum Race Series End of Nawiliwili Jetty, 5 p.m., free. The Nawiliwili Yacht Club holds its seventh race of the Juanice Biederman Memorial Rum Race Series. The for the best view, join the race committee at the end of the Nawiliwili Jetty. (652-8727) Gravity Dance The Story Book Theater of Hawaii, Hanapepe, Thursdays through Dec. 26, contact for time, first class is free, $40/ages 3-5, $45 for ages 5-10. Gravity Dance offers modern/ballet dance classes for ages 3-10. (651-8786, gravitydance.org) Kauai Creative Kids Dance and Gymnastics Contact for exact location in Kilauea, classes through June, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-noon, $12-$15. Contact for class information. (540-798-9516, rhythmfiredhance.com) Leadership Camp Registration Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, 5-7 p.m., free. Open to youth ages 11 to 15, the leadership camp offers leadership skill-building activities, cultural activities, geocoaching, hiking, beach days and mentoring younger youth. Camp is held May 28-June 7. (482-4248 on the West Side, 652-9274 on the East Side) Leadership Camp Registration Lihu‘e Plantation Building St. 203, noon-6 p.m., free. Open to youth ages 11 to 15, the leadership camp offers leadership skill-building activities, cultural activities, geocoaching, hiking, beach days and mentoring younger youth. Camp is held May 28-June 7. (482-4248 on the West Side, 652-9274 on the East Side) 5/17/13 Na Wahine Alakai O Kaua‘i Award Luncheon Kaua‘i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, RSVP by May 17, luncheon held May 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $50.The YWCA of Kaua‘i holds its fifth annual Na Wahine Alakai O Kaua‘i Award Luncheon giving recognition and to honor three outstanding women leaders chosen by the community. (245-5959 ext. 229) Miss Saigon 3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Lihue, May 17, 18 and 24-26, box office opens at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $40-$65. A professional Kaua‘i-resident cast performs “Miss Saigon.” A portion of the profits from the show benefit disabled veterans. (652-5210, misssaigonkauai.com) Working Puhi Theatrical Warehouse (4411E Kikowaena St.), runs for three weekends through May 21, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m., $25. A musical based on the book by Studs Terkel which featured interviews with workers in Chicago, that paints a portrait of the men and women the world often takes for granted. (kauaicommunityplayers.org, 838-3006) 5/18/13 Community Rummage Sale Church of the Pacific in Princeville, 8 a.m.-noon. Old, new, ordinary and unique items on sale. Space rental available and donations accepted; pick-up available. (826-6481) Talk Story With Elvrine Chow Kauai Museum, 10:30-noon, $10 or free to museum members. Kauai lei-maker Elvrine Chow, who specializes in haku leis, talks story about her love of leis and why she still enjoys making it 30 years after she was initially introduced to the art. Following the talk story, Chow teaches the audience how to make a haku lei. (245-6931) Yoga and Vegetarian Lunch The Matted Root B&B, Moloa‘a, May 18, June 22 and July 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35/event, $90/all three events. Proceeds from each event benefits Aloha Fukushima Keiki to bring children from Fukushima, Japan this summer. Featuring a raw and macrobiotic lunch, and yoga for all levels. (463-7625, 463-7624) Kaua‘i Safe Boating Day Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Learn about boating safety on the waters of Kaua‘i. See the U.S. Coast Guard Station, their boats and meet personnel. Also meet representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Nawiliwili Yacht Club, Sea Scouts, Kaua‘i Fired Department and other water safety organizations. (652-0802) Honopu Trail at Koke‘e Contact for starting location and time, free. A strenuous five mile round-trip ridge hike in Koke‘e with panoramic views down Na Pali coast. (245-9280) Kaua‘i Historical Society Pa‘ina 2013 Kaua‘i Beach Resort, Wailua, 5:30 p.m., $85/person, $800/table of 10. The Kaua‘i Historical Society holds its Pa‘ina 2013 fundraiser banquet with special guest Melveen Leed. This year’s theme is Kaua‘i as it was in the 1940s and 1950s – stories and music. Also features a live auction, buffet dinner and more. Reservations required. (245-3373) 5/19/13 Special Workshop With Robin McCoy Contact for location, 2-5 p.m., $45 includes supplies. Robin McCoy teaches students in grades 3 through 5 the art of mixing colors with acrylic paint, mapping out floral designs and creating their own floral paintings. (639-6889) Free Backyard Compost Bins Kekaha Community Garden, 3 p.m., free. Kekaha Community Garden distributes free backyard compost bins to residents. Also includes a free 30-minute compost training session. Amount of bins is limited to 24; contact to reserve a bin. (928-274-7415) Island Grown Artisan Fair Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, April 21, May 19 and June 23, 1 p.m., free. Fine arts, jewelry, wood products, etc. will be shown and available to buy. (652-8586) Kauai Shinbuyo Kai South ShoreMini Craft and Rummage Sale Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kauai Shinbou Kai holds a mini craft and rummage sale featuring oriental household goods, crafts and happi coats. (338-1267) Paint Our Garden National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitors Center, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $40-$57. This month, Ohana Day features three of Kaua‘i’s professional artists offering three different painting classes. Marionette teaches painting exotic tropical flowers in watercolors (class is limited to eight students), Patric Pendarvis teaches watercolor landscapes (class is limited to eight students) and Dawn Lundquist teaches plain air oil painting (class is limited to seven students). Contact to pre-register. (Marionette: 631,9173, Patrice: 635-2930, Dawn: 635-2785) Maha‘ulepu on the South Shore Contact for starting location and time, free. A moderate four-mile hike. Enjoy the ancient sand-dune area of Maha‘ulepu and visit the sinkhole/cave archeological site. (212-3108) 5/20/13 Kilauea Dance Class For Adults Kilauea Neighborhood Center, 5-week series until May 20, beginning Cha Cha from 7 to 8 p.m. and continuing West Coast Swing from 8 to 9 p.m., $20/one class for series, $35/two classes for series, $5/per drop-in class. (kauaidancing@gmail.com) Community Acupuncture Metamorphose Yoga Stud in Kilauea, Tuesdays until June 25, 1-3 p.m., $20-$35. (635-0794) Love LIfe Contact for location, May 6-24, Mondays for ages 6 to 8, Tuesdays for ages 9 to 12 and Wednesdays for teens from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursdays for ages 2 to 5 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., $45. Packed with amazing art that will be displayed at the Fifth Annual Love Life Creative Festival held on May 30. (639-6889) 5/21/13 Paradise in Paper Kaua‘i Community College, 5:30-7 p.m., visit website for cost. National Tropical Botanical Garden librarian Rick Hanna offers a wise lecture on the men who accompanied Cook from England through the Atlantic and Pacific regions. (ntbg.org/sharing/news) Ideas Worth Exploring Koloa Union Church, 7 p.m., free. A free presentation discussing and dispelling rumors on mortgage distress, foreclosure and how to get real help and avoid problems. (742-6995, bobmerkle@live.com) ONGOING A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., $1/suggested donation. A course on love and forgiveness. (651-5324, princevillecommunity.com) ACBL Bridge Club Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays 8:30 a.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Join a fully sanctioned ACBL duplicate bridge club. (822-2023) Acupuncture Treatment And Demonstrations Papayas, Kapaa, Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Options include painless cold laser treatments. (635-8766) Adult Dance Classes Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-8 p.m.and 8-9 p.m., $5. Ballroom, swing and Latin dance taught in a six-week series. (kauaidancing@gmail.com) Aerial Skills Instruction 2891B Kamookoa Road, Kilauea, by appointment, $65/session. Learn to climb fabric like Cirque De Sole. A fun and wonderful way to exercise and be healthy. (212-8268) Affordable, Experienced Rehab Pilates Princeville and Kilauea, call for times, location and cost. Medical references available. Fitness only also available. (303-717-6023) Alzheimer’s Association Kauai Community College, OCET Bldg., Room 106, Tuesdays until Dec. 6, 2-3:30 p.m., free for family member-to-family member care givers, $25/others. The “What Now? Orientation” series is designed for non-professional family caregivers. Call to register. (245-8318) Aquacise Westin Resort Princeville, Wyllie Road, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:50 a.m. sign up, 9-10 a.m. class, $15. Splash for locals and visitors. (651-7196) Argentine Tango Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049) Argentine Tango Classes Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (635-8049) Argentine Tango Lessons Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 7 p.m., $5. No experience necessary. Sponsored by YMCA TangoKauai. (tangokauai.com, 635-8049) Art Classes Art studio, Wailua. Private & small group art instruction. Professional artist offering weekly art classes in pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media for residence & visitors. Beginners welcome! Call for prices and exact location. (argusceramicart.com, arguseliam.com, 634-4031) Art Lessons For Children Call for location, times and cost. Learn to draw realistically using the basic elements of shape. Develop your child’s visual intelligence and ability to focus. Private or small group instruction. Ages 4 and up. (651-6771) Arthritis Exercise Class Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2 p.m., free. A stretch & strengthen program led by an Arthritis Foundation cert. instructor. (You don’t have to have arthritis.) Range of motion, weights, resistance bands & a light endurance routine. (822-1931) Ashtanga Yoga Dolphin Touch, 4544 Kukui Road, Kapaa, call for time and cost. Morning and evening classes. Also personal fitness training at Dolphin Touch by appointment with Jane Riley.(822-4414, janerileyfitness.com) Beginning Line Dance Courtyard By Marriott, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $35/month (4 classes) $10/class. Instructor Patricia has more than 30 years of experience as a performer and credentialed teacher in dance, physical education and gymnastics. (756-3195) Beginning Tennis Makai Golf Club, Princeville, adults: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., $12. CG Bush, U.S. Professional Tennis Association certified instructor, leads the way. (651-4799) Better Choices, Better Health Kauai Care Center conference room, Waimea, Wednesdays, call or visit website for end date, 1-3:30 p.m., $12/seniors. Call to register. (kauaiadrc.org, 241-4470) Body & Mind Clarity Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free. (passionateliving.faithweb.com) Breathing and Meditation Class Waimea Neighborhood Center’s Court Room, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:40 p.m., donations accepted. Become more aware of principles for healing mind/body through energy powered meditation. (575-644-6662) Core Training For Boomers Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, Mondays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., donations suggested. In a safe environment stretch your body, strengthen your core and awaken the power that lies within. For Boomers ages 50-plus. (212-6228) Dance Class Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 7-7:45 p.m. and 7:45-8:30 p.m., $7/each night, $5/45 minute class. Variety of dance. Refresher class. (kauaidancing@gmail.com) Drumming Classes The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., donations suggested. Children and adults. Call to register. (821-1234) Eastside Pilates Classes Wailua location, call for location/days/times/cost. Private classes in the classical equipment-based Pilates method are offered. (346-4251) Feminine Qi Gong Birthing A New Humanity Center, Kilauea, Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join in these Qi Gong classes for feminine bodies. Bring a mat and water. (651-8880) Fire Knife Dancing The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Sundays, 5-6 p.m., suggested donation. All levels. Call to register. (821-1234) Fit Class Lihue Neighborhood Center, Lihue, Mondays, 5;15 p.m., $1. Workout with P90X, Insanity, TurboFire and more. (649-0223) Fit Mom Kauai Athletic Club, Saturdays, 11 a.m., $10. Post-natal exercise for moms and babies (6 months and younger). (212-4034, kauaiathleticclub.com) Fitness Classes Church of the Pacific, Mondays (core/stretch), Tuesdays (cardio dance), Thursdays (body sculpt), 10 a.m., $10. (651-3617) Fitness Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, various dates and times. Featuring 40-plus classes per week including: Cardio Kickboxing, Cycling, Interval/Circuit, Body Sculpting, F.I.T., Seniors, Yoga and Stretch and more. Call for information on class times, day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Fitness Classes Private studio in Kalaheo, Papalina Road, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $12/class, $100/10 classes, call for location and class schedule. A variety of group fitness classes are available. (332-6320) Foam Roller & Franklin Ball Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $10. Finding strength and flexibility with rollers, Franklin Balls and imagery. (303-717-6023) Foam Roller & Franklin Ball Class Princeville Community Center, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m., call for details. Relieve sore tight necks, shoulders, and back. (303-717-6023) Glass Beadmaking And Jewelry Call for location, classes available daily from 9 a.m. to noon and evenings Monday through Saturday, call for cost and more information. Learn to form hot glass and sculpture on a torch, jewelry making, chains and components, hammering, wire wrapping, silver fabrication, soldering and metal clay. (651-1766) Gmynastics and Music Classes Keiki Klubhouse, Hanapepe, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, visit website or call for times and cost. Classes for ages 0 to 10. (492-2372, keikiklubhouse.com) Got Fear Tapping Circle Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., $5. Join our EFT Circle and Reprogram your brain for success. Call to reserve space. (414-315-2021) Got Fear? Golden Lotus, Kapaa, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. or 5-6 p.m., $10. Afraid of water, airplanes, heights or tests? Become confident. (414-315-2021) Gymnastics Classes All Saints Gym, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for class times and cost. Parent Tot, KinderGym, beginner and intermediate classes for all ages 1 1/2 and older. Enrollment available onsite. Private lessons also available. (213-590-5984, karlasgymnastics@gmail.com) Gymnastics Classes The Big Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, call for schedule, $50-$70/session. Age 1 1/2yrs and up, all skill levels. (213-590-5984) Hawaiian Language And Lei Making The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, call for updated times, days and cost. Movies, music, ukulele, nose flute (Vivo), coconut weaving, hula, Tahitian dance, Tahitian drumming, fireknife dance, etc. (821-1234) Hip-Hop Classes KUGA, Kalaheo, seven-week sessions, email for days/times/cost. KUGA offers seven-week sessions in hip-hop, break dancing and zumba. Ages 4-plus. (kuga808.com, kuga808@mac.com) Hula & Tahitian Dance All Saints Church Gym, call for various times, locations and cost information. Kumu hula Leilani Low teaches hula, Tahitian and Maori dance to all ages. (651-0682) Hula And Tahitian Classes Behind the Kapaa Neighborhood Center under the palm trees, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., free. Call for more information. (755-5841) Hula Class Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Thursdays. 4:45-6:45 p.m., call for cost. Halau Hula Na Lei Kupua, under the direction of instructor Fern Merle-Jones and Kumu Hula Susan Pa‘iniu Floyd and under the guidance of Hula Loea Kawaikapuokalani (Frank) Hewett. (652-8086, 639-0964) Hula Class Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461 Weliweli Road, Koloa, 3:30 p.m. keiki, 4:45 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for beginning intermediate dancers. (651-0682) Hula Classes All Saints Church gym, 1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, 6:15 p.m. keiki, 7:30 p.m. wahine, $30/month. Hula & Tahitian for beginning keiki age 4 & up; Teens and wahine class for intermediate and advanced dancers. (651-0682) Hula Classes The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Tuesdays, children 3-4 p.m., adults 4-6 p.m., suggested donation. Call for more information and to register. (821-1234) Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, call for times and cost. Adult hula. Learn ancient and contemporary hula, chant, language, protocol, history, culture and lei making. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com) Hula/Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Thursdays, call for cost and times. (826-9718, princevillecommunity.com) I Can Sew Kauai Contact for location, times and cost. I Can Sew Kauai offers sewing classes for keiki to adults. Learn basic techniques or work on your own projects. (icansewkauai.com, 635-6477) Instrument Lessons Kilauea Farms, call for address/days/times/cost. Kirk Smart offers guitar lessons for students of all ages and levels and beginning piano, bass and drum lessons. (652-7226) Jai Jai Yoga Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Fridays at 5 p.m., $10/donation. Gentle postures and breathing restore mind, body and leave you smiling. All ages and levels. Bring mat. (346-7821) Junior Tennis Program 5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, Mondays 4-5 p.m. ages 4-5, Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 8-11, Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. ages 6-7 and adults, Thursdays 4-5 p.m. ages 12-15. Call for more information. (821-8225) Kaua‘i Power Yoga Golden Lotus Studio, Kapa‘a, Sundays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., $12/locals, $16/visitors. Heated power yoga. (635-5868, kauaipoweryoga.com) Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Class in cha cha, foxtrot and west-coast swing. (332-5654) Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Registration Lihue Neighborhood Center, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. (332-5654) Kauai Dance Theatre Call for location, times and cost for this private studio. Take part in ballet, tap, jazz classes offered on various days of the week. Ends Dec. 16. (332-9737) Kids Sports Yoga Princeville at Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., $10. Fun movement and stretching for kids to improve athletic ability. (652-6582) KPAL Wrestling KPAL Facility, Kapaa, Wed.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., contact for cost. KPAL Wrestling holds classes for those ages 4-18. (652-6999) Kundalini Yoga Various locations, Princeville, Mondays 4 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 a.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m., $10. Join Diane Cline, RYT for breath-work, movement and meditation as tools for a happy and healthy life. (480-244-7676) Kundalini Yoga with Satya Kaur Hanalei Community Center, Kuhio Hwy., Wednesdays, 10 a.m., plus private classes. Unify body, mind and spirit for flexibility, strength and focus. (826-0050) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Hanapepe Neighborhood Center, 8-9:30 a.m., Mondays, free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Fridays, 8-9:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Chair and/or standing cardiovascular strength training. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 8-9:15 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. Mix of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Gi Gong moves. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna Wellness Fitness Program Koloa Neighborhood Center, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., free for seniors 55 and older. ChairAerobic, strength and stretch. (652-8985, kupunawellness@aol.com) Kupuna/Seniors Yoga Hanalei, call for location, Fridays, 4-5 p.m., $10. Come stretch, gain strength, flexibility and have fun. (826-9642) Le Guru is You! Vinyasa Yoga Kalaheo Yoga Studio, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.; Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., $12 kamaaina rate, mats available; call for rates. Yogi Paul Reynolds guides all levels of Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa tradition. Look for the blue sign. (650-773-3422, paul@unlimited-ideas.com) Low-Cost Kupunas Clinic Sacred Waters Healing Arts, 365 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $25 for 30 min. Learn the Rosen Method Bodywork to restore motion, feeling and muscle patterns. (651-0558) Lulu’s Power Yoga Yoga House, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m., call for cost. Begin your day with a different experience. Now at Princeville Yoga on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. (652-6582) Meditation And Dharma Study Tara Sangha – Buddhist Center, 6458-B Kahuna Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Join Dharma study group for meditation, book study and Buddhist teachings. (823-0949, info@tarasangha.org) Mojo Yoga Mojo Studio, Lawai, daily, call for class times, $25/class. Specifically for athletes who want to train harder, recover faster and lessen injuries. Classes include Yoga for Bodybuilders, Swimmer’s Yoga, Breath Control for Freedivers, Paddler’s Yoga, Runner’s Yoga, SUP Core Balance and more. (634-2152) Mothersong Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, noon, $10. A multicultural singalong for families with young children / babies / expecting parents. (482-0294) Motivation! Strength Training Call for location, time and price information, women 40 and over. Improve your health and wellness with a variety of fun and effective strength movements. Geared to your fitness level. Save time with 30-minute sessions. (346-0025) Oceanside Yoga Marriott Courtyard, Coconut Beach, Kapaa, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8-9 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m., $17/general, $12/kamaaina. Start your day with yoga and enjoy the view and sound of the ocean. Mats provided. (283-2501, soundcurrentmovement.com) Open Air Pilates Class South Shore National Tropical Botanical Garden Visitor’s Center, second Wednesdays, 9 a.m., $10. (742-2348, kauaipoisepilates.com) Photography Classes Various Poipu locations, call for details. 30-year professional photographer offers private one-semester photography classes. Open to all skill levels. Custom-tailored classes to fit your needs. (927-8503) Piano/Voice/Organ Lessons Studio in Lihue, call for address, days, time and cost. For students of all ages and levels. (245-2903) Pilates Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., Thursdays 5 p.m., $15/drop in, $12/kamaaina. Mats and props provided. (917-856-5165) Pilates at Poipu Kai Poipu Kai Resort, Poipu, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., $15/class, $10/kamaaina. Join in on a gentle morning matwork Pilates class with an ocean view! Bring water and a beach towel. (635-0165) Pilates Basic Core Fitness Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363) Pilates Basic Core Fitness Princeville Community Center, Princeville, Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., $10. Gentle, effective low-intensity cardio with Pilates based strength exercises and yoga stretches. (652-0363) Pilates Mat Classes Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Parish Hall, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m., call for cost. Participate in these pilates mat classes. Bring your own mat. (482-0186, tamarajocortez@hotmail.com) Pilates on North Shore Hanalei Community Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.; The Parish House, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; $10. Join in these pilates mat classes. Bring a yoga mat. (482-0186) Pre & Post-Natal Pilates Courses Poise Pilates Studios, pre-natal Fridays 12:30-1:30 p.m., post-natal Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., $250/course. Learn how to exercise while your pregnant safely and regain your body back after you have the baby. (742-2348) Prenatal Yoga South and West side locations, call for location/days/times/cost. Participate in a prenatal yoga class for your health. No experience necessary. Call to register. (634-2836, kellybuskirk@yahoo.com) Prenatal Yoga Wailua Homesteads, 491 Kamalu Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., $10/session. Yoga for all stages of pregnancy. (823-6826) Psychic Faire Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, call for cost. Get tarot, astrology, psychic readings and healing mandalas. (652-9897) Qi Gong Classes Kahuna Valley Retreat, Kapahi, Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., call for cost. Francesco Garripoli teaches qi gong classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Donations support the Mentor Ohana teen program. (822-4268, kahunavalley.org) Qi Gong Golden 8 Sun Village, Ville Hall D Rec Room, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., free. Promotes balancing the body for greater health, increasing vitality, and radiating more energy. (635-0306, qikauai@gmail.com) QiDance and QiForze Class Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. QiDance, 5-6 p.m. QiForze, donations accepted. Resistance bands and a mat or towel for padding are suggested fro the QiForze class. (danceforze@gmail.com) Restorative Yin Yoga The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $12. Yoga in the Yin (or quiet) style promotes whole-health and well-being and is a vital counterpart to our stressful, time-pressured everyday habit of body and mind. (KauaiYogaOnTheBeach.com) Restorative Yoga Classes Call for directions, Kilauea, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m., donation or trade. (280-9634) Senior Fitness Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 a.m., $38 per month, ages 60-plus (includes full use of all club facilities including non-senior classes). ID required. Call for details on classes and facilities. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Silver Sneakers Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., call for cost. For all fitness levels, exercise standing or sitting in a chair. Silver Sneakers Membership is free to qualifying seniors 65-and-over and includes full use of club facilities. Call for qualification requirements. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Singing Lessons Robert Carrasco Voice Studio, Kekaha, call for appointments and cost. Expert private voice training, performance/audition coaching, and vocal rehabilitation. (917-402-6866, 320-3896) Sound Healing With Gong Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, 7 p.m., $15. Experience deep relaxation and healing while you lie on your back to receive sound healing. (480-244-7676) Spanish Classes Tuesdays at Kapaa Elementary School for ages 3-6, Wednesdays at Wilcox Elementary School for ages 7-13, call for times and cost. High School and Adult classes and tutoring are arranged based on the individual’s schedule. (482-1863) Stretch & Tone Various locations, Kalaheo, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, $7/class. Stretch, strengthen and tone your muscles. (332-9737, kauaidancetheatre.com) Swim With Speed And Ease In Rough Waters Poipu Beach, scheduled to swimmers convenience, $25. Learn how to swim faster, longer and with greater ease with instruction from an Olympic sports specialist. (634-2152) Tabada Tuesdays KPAL Gym at Mahelona Campus in Kapaa, Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., $12/session. Ages 8 and up. Tabada workouts consist of 8 sets of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds. Tools used include kettle bells, heavy ropes, medicine balls, and body weight leverage exercises. (651-6349) Tahitian Dance Classes Kilauea Studio, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. (children’s Tahitian basics) and 5-6 p.m. (adult Tahitian basics for fitness), $12-$15. (540-798-9516) Tahitian Dance Lessons Call for location, Tuesday/Thursday, call for times, free. Call for more information. (755-5841) Tahitian Drumming Music Lydgate Pavilion, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., free. Call to register. Drumming taught by Tepairu Manea. (822-9447) Tai Chi Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m., $5. Practice the ancient art of Tai Chi as a healing exercise using graceful fluid movement. (652-7290, princevillecommunity.com) Tai Chi Chuan Lihue location, call for location/days/times, free. Tiru Sadasivam teaches a free introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan (the Art of Peaceful Energy). (245-8694, TiruTaiChi@AOL.com) Tai Chi/ Chi Gong/ Push Hands Kalaheo Yoga Studio, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Saturdays, 10:40 a.m., call for cost. Enhance your flexibility, coordination, energetic healing and harmony. I Chuan/ Tai Ki Ken are also available for experienced partitioners on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in Kukuiolono Park. (635-9868) Taijiwuxigong Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for cost. Join this qi gong class for men and women. (651-8880) Tango Tuesday Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114) Tennis Clinic Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., $15/guests, $12/local rates. Have fun, exercise and instruction all level clinic. Can also tailor a clinic to your specifics. (970-390-0456) The Yoga House The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, various days/times, $20 introductory rate for 10 days. Bikram yoga classes are offered daily, a teen class is offered on Friday and belly dancing is taught on Wednesdays at Yoga House, just north of Safeway in Choy Village. (823-YOGA, bikramyogakapaa.com) Traditional Karate Call for meeting location, Kapaa area, call for times/cost. Learn traditional karate. (212-6228) Transformational Pilates Princeville, call for address, days, times and cost. Sue Krisa offers total “reformer” workouts in a private studio. Individuals and couples welcomed. (354-1789) Ukulele Class Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 9 a.m., call for cost. Intermediate ukulele lessons from Gloria Marston. (635-5757) Ukulele classes The Children of the Land Center, Kapaa, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., call for cost. (821-1234) Various Classes Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, call for dates/times/cost. Offering a variety of classes including, Securing Your Home Computer, Communicating With Skype, and Basic Parliamentary Procedures. (245-8351) Voice Lessons 7545 Koolau Rd., Kilauea and 3133 Oihana St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for time and cost. Voice lessons for all ages and styles of music, beginners to advanced. (652-1323, dollyvocalhawaii@gmail.com) Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus Church of the Pacific, Princeville, Mondays, weigh in at 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Weight Watchers 360 New Program with Points Plus St. Michael’s, Lihue, Thursdays, weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6 p.m., call for cost. 360 is a new program for 2013 and is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keeping your spaces healthy and making routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) Weight Watchers 360 With Points Plus Kauai Athletic Club, Saturdays,weight in at 6:30 a.m., meeting starts at 7 a.m., call for cost. The 360 new program is an active way to make Weight Watchers a lifestyle of living healthy by making good food choices and learning how to track your food, keep your spaces healthy and make routines a habit that can change your life. (1-800-651-6000) West African Dance Class Call for location, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940) West African Dance Class Kapaa at the Red Barn, All Saints Gym, Thursdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m., call for cost. Ousmane Sall, master dancer/drummer/teacher from Senegal, West Africa is teaching West African Dance and Drum Classes. (639-0940) West African Dance Class North Shore at the Church of the Pacific, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., call for cost. Live drumming with master teacher from Senegal, West Africa, Ousmane Sall. (639-0940) Yoga Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays, Wednesdays: 6:30-8 pm, Saturdays: 10:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Yoga - Power Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., $10. Power Yoga with Music. Optional weight use. Playful & Challenging. (652-6582) Yoga & Fitness Fusion Class Kilauea Farms, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., visit website for cost. (KauaiYogaAndFitness.com) Yoga and Meditation Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tibetan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551) Yoga By Donation Yoga Hanalei, Above Bar Acuda, Hanalei, Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., donations accepted. Come stretch your body and mind. Relieve the stresses of the holidays and treat yourself to something enjoyable. (826-9642) Yoga Classes KAC, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m., free for members, $10.42/day pass. (janerileyitness.com, 212-1451) Yoga Classes Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, see our schedule online, $16/class, $100/10 classes. Learn and improve different techniques and styles of yoga from highly qualified instructors. (kalaheoyoga.com, 651-1568) Yoga Classes Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., $10/day. Call for information on-day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Yoga Gentle Hatha Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 a.m., $5. Gentle Hatha yoga for all ages. Please arrive early to find your spot. (826-6922, princevillecommunity.com) Yoga with Satya Kaur Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Wednesdays 10 a.m., call for cost. Gain flexibility, strength and focus in morning yoga with Satya. (826-0050) Yoga, Pilates, Yogalattes Kauai Athletic Club, noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays yogalattes, free for members, $10.42 day pass. Yogalattes, combo of yoga and pilates; warrior yoga; for those who need flexibility and balance in their lives; yoga stretch, a full-body workout and stretch. (212-1451) Yoga/Meditation Class Kauai Dharma Center, 5184 Kome St., Kapaa, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Tiebtan Buddhist Tantric Yoga and meditation. (652-0551) YogAlign Classes Mana Yoga Studio, 3812 Ahonui Place, Princeville, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m., visit website for cost. All level restorative posture therapy based yoga classes. (YogAlign.com, 826-9230) YogAlign in Waipouli Waipouli Plaza, Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu Studio, second floor, Waipouli Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m., $10/session; $40/5 classes. Take classes in the Yogalign method of yoga. (639-6177) Zumba Kauai Athletic Club, 4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, Mondays: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: noon, call for cost. Latin dance based workout – more “fun” than “exercise.” Call for information on day pass fees and ongoing membership rates. (245-5381, kac@kauaiathleticclub.com) Zumba Fitness Church of the Pacific in Princeville, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519) Zumba Fitness Kauai Veterans Center, 3125 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, 5:15-6:15 p.m., $5, $3/veterans, $2/kids 13-17 years old. (639-3937) Zumba Fitness Class Kilauea Parish Hall, 2518 Kolo Road, Kilauea, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 6 p.m., $10. t’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward happiness and health. (346-3899) Zumba Fitness Dance Party St. Williams Church, Hanalei, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., all classes $7 drop in fee or $5 with 10 visit card purchase. (635-3519) Zumba Fitness Toning Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Tuesdays, 9 a.m., $7/drop-in, $5/10-class card. Zumba fitness party. Fast and slow rhythms tons and sculpt the body while having fun. (635-3519, princevillecommunity.com) Zumba, Kripalu Yoga North Shore location, call for address, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kripalu Yoga; 8:45-9:45 a.m. zumba; call for cost. Participate in one or both of these classes in Kripalu Yoga and zumba. (828-6863, wendyval@aol.com) AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting Piikoi Building, 4444 Rice St., Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting. (246-4500) Boot Camp Koloa Neighborhood Center, Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., free by donation. Bring a friend, bottle of water, & mat. Prepare to sweat. (puuwaifitnesskauai.com, 212-4034) Community Acupuncture Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, and quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com) Community HU Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m., free. Join people of all faiths singing HU, a love song to God to bring inner peace. (612-419-7927) Community Walking Group Kauai Lagoons, Lihue, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., free. Meet just past the Marriott Hotel entrance by the first lagoon bridge. Bring good shoes, drinking water and rain coat. (KauaiWalks.webs.com, 822-4599) Diabetes Self-Management Program Lihue, call for location, 1-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, $12/60 and older, $40/under 60. To gain maximum benefit from the program, participants should plan on attending all six sessions. (kauaidrc.org, 241-4470) Dr. Melead Q&A Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, 12:30 p.m., call for days, free. Dr. Melead will be in our Health and Beauty department to answer any questions you may have about supplements, vitamins and more. (823-0190) Eckankar Worship Service Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, one Sunday a month, 9:30 a.m., free. An uplifting combination of a reading, HU Song, contemplation and group discussion. Followed with light refreshments. (612-419-7927) Free Chiropractic Keiki Clinic Dr. Bob Swiryn’s office in Kapaa, every Saturday, 9-11 a.m., free. Keep your kids healthy and without medication. Headaches, back and neck pain and other health issues respond quickly to chiropractic adjustments. Children 18 and under. Call for an appointment. (822-0711) Hot Latin Nights Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, first Saturday each month, 8:30 p.m., $5 cover charge, ages 21 and older. Featuring dance styles of salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton. Free latin dance lesson at 8:30 p.m. Classy attire recommended. (823-6000) Hula Registration Old Koloa Courthouse, Mondays 5-6 p.m., call for cost and age times. In perpetuation of Hawaii`i traditions and culture through hula kahiko, hula `auana, oli and ka wa kahiko. (645-1403, haweo_06@yahoo.com) Intercessory Prayer Kapaa United Church of Christ, 1315 Ulu St., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, free. (822-9241) Jazz Vespers Service St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., 6:15 wine and pupu reception. (245-3796) Ka Hola Kamalei: The Young Children’s Hour Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., free. Friends of the North Shore Library offers story reading with a related craft, as well as songs and fingerplays. For children 1-5 years old. (826-4310) Kaua‘i Culinary Market Kukuiula Village, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., free admission. Explore this gourmet farmers market and meet local farmers browsing and purchasing their items. (742-9545) Kauai Community Market Kauai Community College front parking lot, across from Grove Farm, Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., call for cost. The market offers fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts, taro products, tropical plants and flowers, coffee, goat cheese, health and beauty items, breakfast and lunch choices, educational demos and more. (337-9944) Kauai Paddling Schedule Various Locations, Jan. to Dec. 2011, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, call for dates/cost. Visit the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association for meet schedule and information. (gicra.com) Keiki Clinic Dr. Swiryn’s Chiropractic Clinic, 4-976 Hwy., Kapaa, 9-11 a.m., free. Call for appointment. Includes spinal exam and adjustments, as needed. (822-0711) Kings Chapel Worship Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Saturdays, 5 p.m., free. Contemporary worship for the entire family with separate children’s Bible study. (639-1568) Kiwanis Club Meeting Hanamaulu Cafe, second and fourth Tuesdays, 5 p.m., call for cost. All are welcome. (822-1885) Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club Call for meeting location, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m., call for cost. Summer paddling program for youth ages 10-18 years old. (651-6966) Learn About Community Resources State Building in Lihue, second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., free. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources. (274-3333) Long-Distance NaOpio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program Wailua River, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., free. Pu’uwai Canoe Club has added a Long-Distance Na Opio Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program to its traditional Spring and Summer Program focused on the Regatta, or Sprint Season. (635-6311) Mankind Project Call for locations, Tuesdays and Thursdays, call for times, free. For men who desire a safer world and better relationships with partners. Sessions offer “New Warrior Training Adventure.” (639-9375, 652-3981, mankindproject.org) McPhee’s Bees Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Support Manda as she introduces her new line of Honey. McPhee’s Bees is a locally owned company. (823-0190) Meet Lisa Rapha El Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Visionary Lisa Rapha El talks story about Transformational Holistic Healing and Inter-dimensional Communication. (823-0190) Midnight Bear Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190) Midnight Bear Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Ursa as she shares with you her european style fresh baked breads. (823-0190) Mokihana Club Meetings Lihue United Church, first Wednesdays, 10 a.m., free. The Mokihana Club is a community-minded service club that offers nursing and music scholarships to local students. (212-1451) Monday Market Kmart parking lot of Kukui Grove Center garden side, Mondays, 3 p.m., free. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and Kauai made treats by local vendors and businesses. Enjoy a relaxing Monday afternoon with yummy shave ice, fresh bread, local grown produce & more! Plus, the SNAP/EBT program is now accepted at the Monday Market. (kukuigrovecenter.com) Namahana Farmers Markets Anaina Hou Community Park, next to Kauai Mini Golf, Kilauea, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays 4-6 p.m., free admission. All locally grown. Many Kilauea farmers. Eat the freshest, healthiest food on Kauai and support a sustainable local food economy. (anainahou.org, 828-2118) Namolokama Paddling Practice Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, Mon.-Thurs.., 5 p.m., call for cost. The canoe paddling season gets underway with women’s practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, and men’s workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (652-1079, namolokama.com) National Federation of the Blind State Building, Lihue, first Friday of every month, 10 a.m., contact for cost. The Kauai Brand of the National Federation of the Blind meets monthly on the first Friday. It is an opportunity for people with vision impairments to get together and learn more about community resources and share with one another. Contact for confirmation of meeting place. (274-3333) North Shore Psychic Faire Hanalei Community Center Meeting Room, Hanalei, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., call for cost. Metaphysical artists provide their expertise to the community in a fun and healing atmosphere. (652-9897) Oneness Blessing Princeville at Hanalei Community Association, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., free. Energy transfer that facilitates moving into higher states of awareness and bringing you into the moment. (650-922-3820) Oneness Blessing Princeville Community Center, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., donations accepted. The Oneness Blessing is a transfer of energy that facilitates movement into a higher state of awareness, calming the endless chatter of the mind, and bringing you into the moment. (212-1847) Outrigger Canoe Paddling Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club, Poipu, Tuesdays and Thursdays, keiki program from 4:30-5:30 p.m., adult program from 5:30-6:30 p.m., call for cost. A great exercise program. Experience not necessary. (651-6966) Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 41-038 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, across from All Saints Gym, Fridays, 6 p.m., call for cost. Newcomers welcome. (634-8039) Personal Financial Updates Personal Financial Consultants, Inc. 4-1378 Kuhio Hwy. #202, Kapaa, call for times/cost. Please contact our offices if there are any changes in your financial situation, investment objectives or contact information. (888-557-3272, PersonalFinancial.com) PFLAG Kauai Meeting St. Michael’s Church’s Zone Room, Lihue, first Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting. (pflagkauai@gmail.com) Pueo Breads Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for schedule and times, free. Join Josh of Pueo Breads as he samples the delicious flavors of their fresh baked artisan breads. (823-0190) Roller Derby Clinic Kapaa Skate Park, Sundays, 4 p.m., women 18 and over, free. New skater clinics for those interested in playing Roller Derby with the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz. (634-4122, jv46n2@yahoo.com) Sacred Kirtan By The Sea Behind Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays, 4 p.m., contact for cost. Bring a cushion or mat to sit on. Bring a sweater or jacket. Weather permitting. (kauaikirtan.com) Shake Your Soul Golden Lotus Studio Thursdays 7-9 p.m.; first and third Fridays Metamorphose Yoga Studio 7-9 p.m.; $10-$15. Explore what is moving you. (482-1545) Single Again Fellowship King’s Chapel Eleele, next to Ace Hardware, Mondays 7 p.m., free. A change to met 30+ singles in a safe environment. (635-5766) Support Group Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Conference Room C, 3:30-4:30 p.m., fourth Thursdays, free. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorder does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone—to think that no one can understand what is happening. Call to register. (245-3200) Swap Meet Sundays Kauai Veterans Center, Lihue, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., $10 vendors fee. Bring your stuff! kitchen sink, vintage clothing and tools, crafts for Christmas and what about that vehicle you’re trying to get rid of. (639-7472) Tango Tuesdays Small Town Coffee Shop, Kapaa, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for price. Join in on the weekly fun with tango dancing. (384-6114) Think B.I.G. (Brain Injury Group) Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Think B.I.G. provides peer support for persons with acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Its primary function is information-sharing and community outreach to the survivors, their families and interested professionals. (639-9927, kauaibraininjurysupport.com) Ultimate Frisbee Kalawai Park, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4 p.m. until dark. Hanalei, email for location, Sundays, 4 p.m., Email for more information. (yuki.reiss2@gmail.com) Uncle Mikeys Dried Fruit Tasting Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe, call for days and times, free. “No Weird Stuff Added” Join Uncle Mikey as he shares with you his sweet dried fruits. Sample the flavors of Hawaiian Pineapples, apple bananas, star fruit and Guava. (823-0190) Waimea Baptist Church Services Waimea Baptist Church, Sundays 10:30 a.m., Saturdays 6:30 p.m., Bible study Sundays 9 a.m., free. Pastor James Merritt and Praise Team. (338-1227) Westside Family Caregiver Support Group Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, conference room C, meets every fourth Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone. Share feelings and concerns with others who understand, gain knowledge of the disease and more. Call to RSVP. (245-3200). Art Class The Children of the Land Center, Kauai Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, first Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., free. Create books by hand, learn story telling, writing, doodling, sketching painting and design. Taught by Leah Orr. (821-1234) Christian dance Koloa Union Church, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., call for more information. Gospel hula, Tahitian, Maori, hip-hop, and jazz for children/teens in grades 2 and above. (280-9591) Keiki Morning Adventures Mondays Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Wednesdays St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lihue, Fridays Koloa Union Church, 9-11 a.m., free. For newborns to 5 year olds. (645-1486, 645-1488) Toddler Thursdays Kukui Grove center stage, first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon keiki crafts, 11:30 a.m. to noon showtime characters show, free. Enjoy a fun and musical show with the Showtime Characters and keiki craft corner. (kukuigrovecenter.com) 88 Shrines Lawai International Center, 3381 Wawae Road, ocean side, Kalaheo, second and last Sundays, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., donations accepted. Come and experience a tranquil walk on the path of the 88 Shrines and enjoy a brief video and talk-story session about the archaeological and hidden cultural treasure in Lawai Valley. (639-4300, lawaicenter.org) Allerton Garden Tours Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Poipu, Sundays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. Call to register. (742-2623) Daily Public Tours Kauai Museum, Lihue, 10:30 a.m. to noon, free with museum admission. Tours led by knowledgable and entertaining docents. (245-6931) Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour Waimea Plantation, Waimea, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, call for times and price. Volunteer guides lead walking tours through the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company “camp” houses, which date from the turn of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and are limited to 12 people. (337-1005) Aloha Friday Entertainment Kukui Grove Center, Fridays, 7-8 p.m., free. (kukuigrovecenter.com) Famous Open Mic Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., first Friday, 7-10 p.m., free. (821-1604) Hootenanny Performs Small Town Coffee, 4-1613 Kuhio Hwy., last Friday, 7-9 p.m., free. Bring an instrument and play along. (821-1604) Karaoke Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 8 p.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, free. Fun with thousands of songs to choose from. Late-night pupu menu and drink specials nightly. (246-1110) Larry Rivera’s Love And Aloha Show Cafe Portofino, 3481 Hoolaulea Way, Lihue, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., call for cost. Larry and Lurline perform. (245-2121) Live Hawaiian Music Jailhouse Pub & Grill at the Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Wailua, 6-8 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays, free. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music by some of Kauai’s most talented entertainers. (246-1110) Live Music Blue Planet Cafe, 3900 Hanapepe Road, Hanapepe, Fridays, 7-9:30 p.m., free. Live bands entertain. (335-5100) Sacred Classics Choir St. John’s Episcopal Church, 322 Mehana Road, Eleele, Sundays 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free. Join the St. John’s Episcopal Church Choir to perform sacred classics by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rutter and other great composers. (346-2936) Treysara The St. Regis Hotel, 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, Sundays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. Enjoy luxurious surroundings, beautiful sunsets and wonderful music. (826-9644) Salsa Saturdays Aloha Beach Resort, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, first Saturdays, call for time/cost. Dance and move to the Merenge, Salsa, Samba, Bachata and more. (823-1643) Cold Laser Treatments Papaya’s, Kapaa, second and fourth Saturdays, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. Molly Jones L.Ac. offers free sample cold laser treatments for everything from problems with vog and mold, to food and chemical sensitivities, and addictions to tobacco and alcohol. (635-8766) Kapaa Slack Key Saturdays Concert The Children of the Land, Kauai Village, Safeway, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m., $20/adults, $15/keiki and seniors, call for reservations. Award-winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert featuring songs and stories telling its history. (826-1469) Poipu Oceanfront Luau Sheraton Kauai Resort, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., $95/adults, $45/children. Call for reservations. Connect with Kaua‘i’s rich history and culture, traditional culinary treats and refreshing libations with the blue Pacific Ocean and bright-orange sunset as its stunning backdrop/ (634-1499) Sphinx: Painting As Mystic Voyage; Earth As Companion Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, museum hours apply, free exhibit admission. Artist Leonora Orr is featuring a collection of her selected paintings. (246-2470, kauaimuseum.com) Art At First Mondays Seven Artists Gallery, first Mondays, 3-5:30 p.m., free. Fresh and real, colorful and soulful are the most common words visitors use to describe the eclectic art at the gallery. (826-0044) Art Night Kapaa Kapaa main drag, Saturdays, dusk onward, free. Old Kapaa Town Art Night offers live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing and entertainment. (635-4964) Arts Event Hanalei Town Center, Hanalei, 4-10 p.m., second Saturdays, free. Local artists present music performances and movies. (635-2074) Hula Demonstration Kukuiula Village, Palm Court, Poipu, Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., free. Experience authentic hula by the members of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. (742-9545) Jam Room The Jam Room, Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. This open mic/open stage for Kauai youth ages 11-18 welcomes musicians, singers, breakers, hula dancers, rappers, slam poets and other artists to a safe, friendly and well-supervised venue hosted by Daphne Sanchez. (hope.faith.daphne@gmail.com) Aloha Minded Volunteers Call for more information, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Family-style lunch at 1 p.m. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Covered shoes suggested. Help a family build their home. (346-2646) Clean The Path West pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Saturdays, 8:30-11 a.m. cleanup; 11 a.m. potluck lunch; free. Friends of the Path clean Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast. (639-4561) Conservation Service Projects Kokee Parks and forest reserves, Meet at the CCC camp in Kokee, 8 a.m.-5 .m., free. Help preserve Kauai’s biodiversity by participating in supervised weed control projects. (335-0045) Court Appointed Special Advocates 3970 Ka’ana St., Suite 305, call for time, free. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program on Kauai is seeking volunteers to be trained as advocates for abused and neglected children in the Family Court system. As a volunteer CASA, you will receive training and then be appointed by the state judiciary to speak up for a child’s safety and well-being. (482-2374) Ohana Soup Kitchen Kalaheo Missionary Church, 4480 Hokua Road, Kalaheo, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Delicious meals served. (332-9916, kalaheomissionary.com)]]> http://www.midweekkauai.com/whats-up-kauai-event-calendars-27/feed/ 0