Save Kauai brings together current information about Kauai and web-based tools that allow you to take action. If we want to affect the future of Kauai in a pono way we must organize and begin implementing solutions, not just fighting the problems.
Aloha 'Aina, Imua Kakou!
HÄLAU PALAIHIWA O KAIPUWAI
Now Enrolling Students for Summer-Fall Classes
New locations in KÏLAUEA and KALAPAKÏ
Orientation & Registration
Monday, June 2 & June 9
4pm to 7pm
MälamaKaua`i Center, Kïlauea
Open to children 3yrs and up, teens, adults & seniors
Also offering KÄNE HULA classes for BOYS and MEN
No experience necessary...advance registration required
For further information call: 346-7574
Or visit us at www.kaieie.orgPerpetuating the traditions of hula as a specialized discipline & art form of cultural excellence
A traditional hula school founded in 1945 on Kaua`i,
Now under the direction of Kumu Hula, KëhaulaniKekua
5 PM, Tuesday, June 3
Blossoming Lotus
Kapa'a
Agenda
EVENTS
Taste of Kaua'i sum up
School Recycling (Kalaheo, Kekaha)
others?
REFUSE PLASTIC CAMPAIGN
distribute bags and bumper stickers
COUNTY
Budget
Hearings
Direct Lobbying
Howzit folks,
I want to do some sign holding in front of the State building facing Rice Street during lunch time (12 to 1) and again on the highway/sidewalk across Mcdonald's around 4 to 5pm in support of the righteous action taken to protect the iwi of Kanaka Maoli at Naue. It's not a major demo but something speedily planned to inform the public (mostly working folks) on the issue. If you can make it fine. I'll be making a few signs about respecting this site- I think many people can relate to this issue but get confused with the "property rights" bullshit of the developer. The site should be protected and preserved, no ifs and or buts- if Brescia loses money, well too bad. It's about time that the rights of the Kanaka come first! Please spread the word.
Take care,
Ray
MEETING OF THE
KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building
Meeting Room 2A/2B
4444 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3, 2008 MEETING MINUTES
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
B. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter (3/28/08) from Krista Sherer, Cultural Impact Assessment Coordinator, Cultural Surveys Hawaii requesting input on a Cultural Impact Assessment at the request of R.M. Towell Corp for the County of Kauai’s proposed Nawiliwili – Lihue Civic Center – Ahukin Bike Pedestrian Path Project located in Nawiliwili, Kalapaki and Hanamulu Ahupuaa, Lihue District, Kauai Island, Multiple TMKs.
2. Letter (4/7/08) from Allan Rietow, Kauai Program Field Representative, The Nature Conservancy requesting comments on the draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed East Alakai Protective Fence Project, Kauai, Hawaii.
3. Letter from Brian Kawika Cruz, Cultural Research Specialist, Cultural Surveys Hawaii, Inc. requesting input on a Cultural Impact Assessment at the request of Belt Collins Hawaii, Ltd for the improvements at Nawiliwili Harbor consisting of the installation of a ramp system to facilitate loading and unloading passengers, vehicles and cargo.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Preserve America Grant Status
2. Hawaii Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Status
3. Certified Local Government Grant Status
Jimmy and Katy’s Program This Thursday, June 3, 2008, from 4 –
5:30:
We will be joined in the studio by a staff member and a former intern
of The Ruckus Society, an Oakland, California-based grassroots
organization which provides environmental, human rights, and social justice
organizers with the tools, training, and support needed to achieve their
goals.
Kasha Ho is Kaua’i born and raised and served as an intern at Ruckus
Society.
Marty Aranaydo is the director of Ruckus's Indigenous Peoples' Power
Project. He is of the Bear Clan of HVLVPE KVNATE Ceremonial Grounds of
the Muskogee Nation of Oklahoma. Oakland, California born and raised,
Martin has been engaged in Social Justice Organizing and Activism since
the age of fourteen. Martin is a member of the School of Unity and
Liberation (S.O.U.L.) training collective and is on of the Curriculum
Council of the Indigenous Environmental Network's (IEN) Youth Program where
he is also a core trainer.
Join us for a stimulating discussion about Ruckus’s mission and
history, the current state of social movement building, as well as some
thoughts on how direct action and protest can be useful for achieving
positive social change.
We will welcome your phone calls at 826-7771, 866-275-1112.
Listen to KKCR at 90.9, 91.9, or 92.7 FM, or on the web at kkcr.org.
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sat. June 7 - Kohua Ridge Trail hike at Koke'e. Superb views over the Waimea and Poomau canyons. The Kohua Ridge separates the beautiful canyon lands of Po'omau and Koaie. Rare native plants along trail. Strenuous 5 miles round trip. Call Bob Greene at 245-9280.
ACTION SATURDAY TO DEFEND THE IWI KUPUNA AT NAUE
(please forward to your friends!)
What: a sign-holding demonstration
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 11 AM
Where: Hanalei town, sidewalk fronting Big Save
Why: to show our solidarity with the defense of the iwi kupuna at Naue and to raise public consciousness about the Kanaka Maoli struggle
What to bring: appropriate signs (see some suggestions below, courtesy of Aunty Nani Rogers), commitment, love, good will, solidarity and ALOHA with an attitude of KU'E - which means "resistance and persistence" (thanks, again Aunty Nani!).
Suggested wording for signs:
"Revoke Brescia's permits!"
"Why you permitting them to build on the bones? "
"Planning Dept. is just as guilty as Brescia for criminal acts.!"
"We demand a public hearing on this issue!"
"Guilty of desecration of a graveyard!"
"Stop the desecration NOW!"
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sun. June 8- Honopu hike at Koke'e. Hike through native forest for a splendid view into remote Honopu valley with it's huge, unique archway. Moderately strenuous 5 miles round trip. Call Jane Schmitt at 826-6105.
HÄLAU PALAIHIWA O KAIPUWAI
Now Enrolling Students for Summer-Fall Classes
New locations in KÏLAUEA and KALAPAKÏ
Orientation & Registration
Monday, June 2 & June 9
4pm to 7pm
MälamaKaua`i Center, Kïlauea
Open to children 3yrs and up, teens, adults & seniors
Also offering KÄNE HULA classes for BOYS and MEN
No experience necessary...advance registration required
For further information call: 346-7574
Or visit us at www.kaieie.orgPerpetuating the traditions of hula as a specialized discipline & art form of cultural excellence
A traditional hula school founded in 1945 on Kaua`i,
Now under the direction of Kumu Hula, KëhaulaniKekua
Meeting begins around 9 am at the Old Historic County Building. See the attached agenda. The bill to appropriate $200,000 for an energy sustainability plan is on page 5. Testimony can be email to all council members at cokcouncil
kauai.gov">cokcouncilkauai.gov
APOLLO KAUAI* Presents
Lunchtime Food for Thought
Once a Month at the State Building in Lihue
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Noon to 1PM in 3rd floor conference room
REPEAT OF MAY PRESENTATION since there was a turn away crowd
Topic : The Power of Photovoltaic
Overview of Grid-tied photovoltaic electricity generation
· Introduction to Photovoltaic technology and grid-tied net-metering
· Information about design and permitting of PV systems
· Photovoltaic performance on Kauai
· Financial results you might expect
· Personal action to fight climate change
For more information call Laurel at 822-9224
*APOLLO KAUAI is a non profit environmental group educating and advocating environmentally and socially responsible alternatives to fossil fuel
FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, June 13, 7:00 p.m.
Hoku Whole Foods Community Theatre
951 Kipuni Way Ste. C, Kapa’a
Introduction by Marie Mauger
Kaua’i biodynamic farmer
How to Save the World exposes globalization and its mantra infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is: an environmental and human disaster. An uplifting spiritual view of biodynamic farming, its sustainability and great potential for planetary change when needed most.
Aloha,
Please join your friends on the path for Kauai Path's Second Saturday
Sweep of Ke Ala Hele Makalae this coming Saturday June 14th with a
potluck lunch to follow.
Volunteers meet at 8:30 AM at the rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa
Neighborhood Center, we should be pau by 11:00 AM.
Participants are asked to bring brooms, gloves, shoes, hat, drinking
water, and a pot luck lunch item.
See attached flier for more information.
Please feel free to contact me at 639-4561 or by e-mail with any
comments or questions.
Mahalo,
Brett Ishida
Friends of the Path Coordinator :: Kauai Path Board of Directors ::
www.KauaiPath.org
P. O. Box 81 :: Lihue, HI 96766 :: cell: 808-639-4561 :: Email
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sat. June 14 - Black Pipe Trail Loop hike. Breath-taking views of Waimea Canyon along this hike through koa forest passing by top of Waipo'o Falls. Moderatly strenuous 4 miles round trip. Call Bob Greene at 245-9280.
June 7, 2008
Aloha,
Congress on Your Corner is an event I hold at various locations in our district so you can come and talk with me about any concerns, questions, or ideas you may have. My staff will also be available to help those who need assistance for Social Security, veterans' benefits, immigration aa well as other services.
I hold these events at a number of venues throughout the 2nd Congressional District, and they have proven to be quite popular.
The next Congress on Your Corner will be in Hanalei, on Saturday, June 14th, on the island of Kauai.
Kauai
Saturday, June 14th
Noon – 1:30 pm
Hanalei School (Cafeteria),
5-5415 Kuhio Highway
Hanalei, Kauai
I am fighting for the kind of forward-thinking change we need - with innovative solutions to our national energy crisis, a commitment to bringing our troops home from the Middle East, as well as investing in early childhood education for Hawaii. (For more information on our accomplishments, click here).
If you have a moment, please stop by. Learning about the issues you care about most helps me best serve you and Hawaii.
If there's anything I or my office can do to help you, don't hesitate to call, using one of the island numbers listed below.
Big Island - 935-3756
Kaua'i/Ni'ihau - 245-1951
Lana'i - 565-7199
Maui - 242-1818
Moloka'i - 522-0160
O'ahu - 541-1986
Aloha friends and ohana,
Thursday June 17th, 5:00 pm, Moikeha Building, Rooms 2A & 2B. Next to the
DMV Office in Lihue. Please put it on your calendar, and plan to attend
this critical public meeting.
Kauai’s Governor’s Community Advisory Council will be holding a meeting at
that time, for the specific purpose of addressing HB 2872 which is
currently sitting on Governor Lingle’s desk, awaiting her signature.
This is the ‘Kokee bill’. Here’s the link to the actual text of this bill
so you can read it for yourself:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2008/Bills/HB2872_CD2_.htm
But let me summarize (and explain) it briefly.
There are 3 critical aspects to House Bill 2872:
1) All current Kokee leaseholders will get an opportunity to obtain new
long-term leases at re-negotiated lease rents.
2) There will be an auction for all other available cabins and vacant
lots, giving preference to Kauai fulltime residents.
3) A Citizen’s Advisory Council will be formed, consisting of 9 members
from Kauai’s community and 4 non-voting ‘experts’. This Council will help
direct how issues pertaining to Kokee are addressed.
The unfortunate choices made by the DLNR in 1985 do not have to be
repeated. We do not need to lose more beloved Kokee cabins to an
ill-conceived auction. The current Kokee cabin community provides lodging
and ‘connection’ to a huge network of local families, and this needs to be
preserved.
The accumulated knowledge, relationships, commitment, passion and
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Wed. June 18 - Hanalei Bay Full Moon walk. Stroll along the beach from Black Pot Pier under the light of the moon just before the summer solstice. Easy 2 miles round trip. Call Jane Schmitt at 826-6105.
Jimmy Trujillo and Katy Rose host a discussion about last Saturday’s convention of the Reinstated Hawaiian Nation.
Expected guests include:
-Naliko Markell, Minister of the Interior of the Reinstated Hawaiian Nation
-John Gates, legal scholar and expert in the field of international law related to indigenous self-determination and human rights. Mr. Gates has testified as an expert witness in the ongoing Kaho’olawe “trespassing” case.
-Joan Conrow, independent journalist.
Please tune in TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, from 4 – 5:30 PM (HST.) KKCR can be heard at 90.9, 91.9 and 92.7 FM, and at kkcr.org. (This program will also be archived at kkcr.org.)
Phone-in questions and comments welcome. Please dial 808-826-7771 or 1-866-275-1112
For more information on today’s topic and guests, please see:
http://hawaii-gov.net/index.html
http://kauaieclectic.blogspot.com/
http://honoluluweekly.com/cover/2007/07/the-man-who-would-be-prime-minis...
PLEASE BRING MATS AND/OR BEACH CHAIRS TO SITE ON
Kauai Community College
Cordially invites You to attend a free outdoor exhibition of:
"THE 11th HOUR"
NYT Critics' Pick
Sponsored by Apollo Kauai & Sierra Club Kauai
When: Friday, June 20th '08 at 6:30 pm
Where: KCC Outdoor Screen Next to Campus Cafeteria
Q & A with Hawaii's Experts before & after Film
The 11th Hour interviews a variety of world experts explore how humanity has arrived at the current convergence of environmental crises while exploring steps that people can take to avert global disaster. In summary, the earth is nearing meltdown, beyond climate change. Forests have undergone major destruction. The ocean is becoming stagnant. Almost everywhere, the soil itself is largely damaged. In addition, 50,000 species a year are becoming extinct; no ecosystem can be identified as improving.
Humans suffer from increasing numbers of diseases caused by pollution. At fault is the overproduction of non-sustainable manufactures, immense waste and destruction, and an unsupportable population. The primary cause for much of the crisis is the fuels we use, petroleum being the primary one. Within this century, if nothing effective is achieved, planetary damage will be dramatic and total in every area. Although impossible to predict, extreme disaster could be quick once the balance is decisively tipped in the wrong direction, and it will happen everywhere.
On-going Community Garden Saturday classes from 8-12 at Kaua`i Community College. Drop earn, learn some gardening basics,and take home some veggies!
9:00a.m.
Nawiliwili Yacht Club
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Join us for a fun and filthy morning at the harbor!
- Trash bags and gloves will be provided -
• Help remove marine debris from the harbor and prevent rubbish from entering the water…
• Learn about marine debris and Kauai’s water birds…
• Free t-shirts, magazines, and prizes for volunteers!
• Nawiliwili Yacht Club will be selling burgers and hot dogs!
Please bring sunscreen, hat, and water…and bring your friends!
For more info, contact Sheri @ 635-6367.
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sat, June 21 -Hanakapi`ai Falls hike. Hike begins at Ke'e Beach following the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi'ai Beach then inland to the falls. The scenery is beautiful and the falls are spectacular. Very strenuous 8 miles round trip.Call Boreas at 639-3009.
Hawaii Healing Garden
Summer Solstice Celebration!
KAUAI – June 21-26, 2008
The Kauai Festival begins the weekend of June 21-22, at Malama Kauai in Kilauea, with Saturday's Summer Solstice Celebration & Concert, and Sunday's Workshop & Tour Day.
Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Monday June 23, though Thursday June 26, at unique locations around Kauai.
Short Schedule (Full Schedule below)
Saturday, June 21
Summer Solstice Celebration
Festival Day & Concert
Malama Kauai, Kilauea
Sunday, June 22
Workshop & Tour Day
Malama Kauai, Kilauea
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sun. June 22 - 'Anini Beach Morning walk along this glorious sand beach and later relax enjoying a picnic by the calm ocean. Easy 4.5 miles round trip. Call Karen Tilley at 821-8008.
http://hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=654
Hawaii Healing Garden
Summer Solstice Celebration!
KAUAI – June 21-26, 2008
The Kauai Festival begins the weekend of June 21-22, at Malama Kauai in Kilauea, with Saturday's Summer Solstice Celebration & Concert, and Sunday's Workshop & Tour Day.
Additional tours, classes and workshops will be held Monday June 23, though Thursday June 26, at unique locations around Kauai.
Short Schedule (Full Schedule below)
Saturday, June 21
Summer Solstice Celebration
Festival Day & Concert
Malama Kauai, Kilauea
Sunday, June 22
Workshop & Tour Day
Malama Kauai, Kilauea
Please open attachement for a list of overarching concerns
Demand the Strongest Possible Protections for the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
No Human Footprint on Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument
This is it! The last major push to fully protect the fragile Northwestern Hawaiian Islands! Your
voice and your comments are desperately needed! The Co-Trustees charged with protecting
Papahanaumokuakea are seeking public approval for a draft management plan that
proposes construction of new facilities to support and promote tourism, undefined and
potentially invasive research projects, with no mitigations for expanded Navy activities in the
area.
This is our chance to say "No More! No more extractive research, no more tourism, no
more military! No human footprint on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands."
Attend one of the many public hearings held throughout June!
Plan your schedule now, so you can come to the public meetings, voice your support for the
strongest possible protections, and be a part of this historic effort to protect Hawai'i.
All hearings are 5:30–8:30 pm
June 9 (Mon) O'ahu: Wai'anae District Park at 85–471 Farrington Hwy. 696–5039
June 11 (Wed at 1:00–4:00 pm) Washington D.C.: Main Building at the Department of
Interior at 1849 C Street NW. (202) 208–7283
June 12 (Thur) Kahului: Maui Arts and Cultural Center at 1 Cameron Way. 242–2787
June 13 (Fri) Lana'i High School at 555 Fraser Ave.
June 16 (Mon) Moloka'i: Kulana 'Oiwi Halau on Maunaloa Hwy.
Howzit folks,
I will be holding signs again tomorrow 6/26 from about 6:45am to 8:15am to support the righteous action at Naue to protect the iwi. It's important to inform regular folks on their way to work on this very important issue that affects almost everyone. I will be at the makai side of the Hanamaulu intersection. The good people organizing at Naue need this back up. Thank you Aunty Nani, Kaiulani, Louise, Andrew, Hale, Keone, the Lua braddahs and everyone else who went there this past tuesday to stop the desecration. Please call if interested. Please forward this info to others.
Mahalo,
Ray
home: 246-6839
work: 821-4492 (leave a message if I'm not there, and not with the front desk!)
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On-going Community Garden Saturday classes from 8-12 at Kaua`i Community College. Drop earn, learn some gardening basics,and take home some veggies!
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sat. June 28 - Mohihi Waialae Trail hike at Koke'e. This trail crosses Mohihi Stream and follows Kohua Ridge into the Alakai Wilderness Preserve, then continues to the Koaie Stream. Difficult 8 miles round trip. Call Bob Greene at 245-9280.
Healthful Summer Foods Class
Join Blossoming Lotus Chefs and coauthors Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray
as they share some of their favorite vegan summertime recipes. The menu
includes 50% raw and 50% cooked foods.
$80 per person includes recipes and tastings
WHERE: BLOSSOMING LOTUS RESTAURANT
4504 Kukui Street, Kapaa
WHEN: SATURDAY June 28th 11AM-2PM
Menu
Live Gazpacho
Grilled Baby Vegetable Salad
BBQ Tofu or Tempeh
Ulu or Potato Salad
Live Un Stirfry Veggies with Jicama 'Rice'
Live Lemon Bar
Pre-registration required by June 21st. Spaces are limited.
Please call 822-0820 or email Markveganfusion.com">Markveganfusion.com
for information and reservations
Mark Reinfeld
Vegan Fusion
P.O. Box 1119, Kapaa HI 96746
tel: 888-44LOTUS
fax: 808-821-1010
www.veganfusion.com
Sierra Club hike open to the public:
Sat. June 28 - Mohihi Waialae Trail hike at Koke'e. This trail crosses Mohihi Stream and follows Kohua Ridge into the Alakai Wilderness Preserve, then continues to the Koaie Stream. Difficult 8 miles round trip. Call Bob Greene at 245-9280.
KKCR COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 30, 2008 6:00pm to 9:00pm
At: THE STORYBOOK THEATER, HANAPEPE
The KEKAHU FOUNDATION/ KKCR Community Advisory Board will be
meeting Monday evening June 30th, 2008 at THE STORYBOOK
THEATER in Hanapepe between the hours of 6:00pm & 9:00pm. The
public is invited to present input, questions, comments
during the first half of the meeting. We invite the
community to come and share your mana'o on how we can best
serve you, the listening public. Bring snacks and a smile.
Mahalo!
Contact: Fred Dente 651-2815
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Blossoming Lotus
5:30 PM
Agenda
EVENTS
Sum up of KIUC
Paradise Ride?
Kalaheo school
REFUSE PLASTIC CAMPAIGN
Bumper stickers
Bags
What next?
COUNTY
Hearings
Direct lobbying
