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A SPECIAL 4TH: The Independence Day at Maunalua Bay event has drawn a diversity of people with a common goal 10

DOG WALK A SUCCESS: Hundreds of dogs pawed the pavement 3

JULY EVENTS: Your Community Activity Guide 18 & 19 Volunteers Give Kamiloiki School a Makeover The Kamiloiki School Painting Project took place on Sunday, June 8th. About 50 volunteers from HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and the Kamiloiki Elementary School PTSA painted the school administration building, both inside and out. The NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD: building was last painted over 20 years ago. The project, which was not fully completed on that day, will be finished by Stay informed about your PTSA volunteers before the start of the new school year in late July. community; all residents are invited to contribute, and encouraged to take advantage Historical Hawaii Kai Website Launched of the provided podium time 4 The site is a treasure of cultural and historical references to the aina

by LORI ARIZUMI Sun Correspondent of educational programming, the website Especially poignant are video interviews Over 100 people came to Koko Head demonstration got resounding applause with kupuna about their families, growing District Park Community Center on Saturday, as the website was unveiled. The site went up always in the ocean, with humor and a June 21st, to view the launching of a new public on Sunday, June 22nd, and is found sense of reverence for a time gone by. website, featuring the unique history and at maunalua.net. A number of the kupuna were present stories of the Maunalua Bay area — from The site is a treasure of cultural and at the event, and added comment after Aina Haina to Waimanalo. historical references to the aina, from their videos were shown. The interviews Follow the nemu*nemu Created by Ann Marie Kirk, an East ancient heiau, to teeming fishponds, were highlighted with old photos of the adventures 19 Honolulu resident and producer/director to farms that once dominated the area. see Hawaii Kai Website Launched, page 13

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My measure does not prohibit or stop the public about government services. Having City from placing any ads, it just forces the the City government, however, use your City administration to finally do the right tax money for political propaganda on thing and tell you that they are spending the most controversial political issue of your money on advertising. This bill passed the day is simply wrong. In a democracy, djou on politics the City Council unanimously. whenever the government spends your Government spending at City Hall has money on advertising, whether for a Politics with perspective. grown at an unprecedented rate over the legitimate purpose or a political one, you past four years. No previous mayor has should always be made aware of it. That’s increased government spending as much why I pushed so hard for the enactment You Have a Right To Know How Your Tax Money is Spent as this current administration has. One of my government advertising disclosure component of this spending spree is all bill. of the advertising and public relations by CHARLES DJOU union ads, the unions have every right to spending for mass transit. As taxpayers Councilmember Charles K. Djou currently Sun Columnist push for what they believe in using their you should be told when your government represents the 4th Council District (Waikiki You’ve probably heard, read, or seen a membership’s resources. These union is spending your money on advertising. to Hawaii Kai). Outside of the City Council, number of ads recently touting the City’s political ads also fully disclose that they Indeed, I recognize that there are times Charles serves as a captain in the U.S. Army proposed steel-on-steel rail transit system. are paid for by the unions. when your government should use tax Reserve, and is an adjunct professor of law These ads push for one of the most contro- The pro-rail ads that are purchased with money for paid advertising to inform the at Hawaii Pacific University. versial projects put forth by our government your tax money, however, are simply wrong. in recent years. What surprises most people The fact that the Hannemann administration is that they are paying for these ads whether feels compelled to take your money and use KOS Orchid Show to be Held in July they like it or not. it for advertising to try to convince you that All governments seek to use propaganda rail is a good idea, in and of itself, should The Kaimuki Orchid Society announced to manipulate the public. The difference in a give any resident some pause about the that its 2008 KOS Orchid Show “Orchids democracy, however, is that the government wisdom of this project. for Everyone,” will be held at Kalani High usually discloses when it uses your money I introduced and passed a bill recently School gymnasium and cafeteria on Friday, for propaganda to push you into believing that requires the City to disclose to the Saturday and Sunday, July 18 – 20, 2008. something. This is what the Federal and people when the City government is using The show will feature spectacular exhibits State government already do regularly. the people’s money for advertising. Over of exotic orchids, as well as oshibana For the administration at Honolulu Hale, the administration’s objection, my measure art, ikebana and bonsai plant displays. however, this is not the case. requires the City to clearly state that any The Society is proud to present a special Some more recent pro-rail ads that are advertising using taxpayer funds was paid hand-crafted miniature Japanese Village running were purchased by the unions. for with taxpayer money. This follows display by member Albert Nishigaya ,and flowers and plants from previous years. While I disagree with the position of these Federal and State government practices. will expand the variety and quality of See www.kaimukiorchidsociety.org

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The Fourth Annual Hawaii Kai Dog Walk was a success and a definite sign of support and love for an animal-oriented community by CHELSEY KOBATAKE count, Hui ‘Ilio President, Elaine Dobashi even face-painting. Many dogs adorned and safe and friendly places for dogs and their Sun Correspondent said, “There were over 350 walk entrants, modeled their favorite outfits ranging from people to play, and to promote responsible Driving through Hawaii Kai on any given but there were many late entrants so a final lei, to T-shirts, dresses, sun hats and even dog ownership.” June 29th was the official day, one would notice that it is an active count will come later. We definitely expected sunglasses. opening of the Hawaii Kai Dog Park. At 9 community, with runners, walkers, cyclists, or that many.” At 7 A.M., a half hour prior to Split into two courses, a .7-mile mini-route A.M. a grand opening ceremony took place owners taking their four-legged companions the official start time, the makai-side of the and a 2.3-mile route, started in different with an official “cutting of the ribbon” tour for walks. However, Sunday, June 22nd, Park and Ride was packed and overflowing directions but both finished together at the and photos with special guests including showed more than just an active community. into surrounding grassy areas and sidewalks. Park and Ride where everyone was treated the Mayor and other major sponsors. The The Fourth Annual Hawaii Kai Dog Walk Over ten booths complemented the Walk to a sneak preview of the new Hawaii Kai Park opened to the public at noon. Hui ‘Ilio brought out hundreds of dogs, of every including the Hawaiian Humane Society, Dog Park. is looking for Park Ranger volunteers and color, size, breed, fashionistas, and even dog giving out free doggie treats, pamphlets, All proceeds from the Dog Walk support anyone interested can log onto hui-ilio.com clubs, like the Boxer Club. Without an official goodie bags, water, photo sessions and Hui ‘Ilio Hawaii’s mission to “promote for more information and contacts. East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page 

Get Involved: Neighborhood Board Watch by LORI ARIZUMI, Sun Correspondent

Information about neighborhood boards Hawaii Kai Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Waialae-Kahala can be found online at Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 pm, Hahaione Elementary RECESS Thursday, July 17, 7:00 pm, Wesley United www.honolulu.gov/nco School Cafeteria. Call K. Russell Ho of the Aina Haina Public Library. Call K. Russell Ho Methodist Church. Call Orrin Kupau of the or at the Neighborhood Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3715 of the Neighborhood Commission Office at Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3779 Commission Office, Ho- for more information. 768-3715 for more information. for more information. nolulu Hale, Room 406, Honolulu, HI 96813; Rêne Garvin was elected at the May meeting In a special statement to East Oahu Sun, Chair One of the issues at the May meeting concerned call 768-3710 or fax to fill an at-large vacancy. Of great interest, and Bob Chuck of the Kuliouou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood any abridgments of Shangri-La’s Conditional Use 768-3711 to be added residents’ input, during the May meeting was Board #2 made these comments in regard to the Permit (CUP). Debra Pope, Executive Director, to the mailing list. determining a board position on the proposed city sudden passing of Bertha Leong: “Bertha Leong was met with DPP, which iterated the facility’s system of charter amendment (Resolution 08-33) relating to a great member and leader of our Neighborhood operation, number of visitors and the uses of operation Residents in respec- establishment of urban growth boundaries, and Board. She served as chair for 11 years and was my have not changed, and are consistently operating tive jurisdictions are the urbanization of agricultural land (SB 2646). The mentor when I first joined the board in mid-’90s. well below the maximum allowable capacity of 96 encouraged to attend Board adopted two resolutions: one that provides As chair, Bertha was even-handed, patient and visitors per day, four days a week; and typically, no the meetings to hear for the establishment of growth boundaries to regu- very fair, allowing all sides of an issue to be fully more than 75 visitors per day and observing quiet reports from the police latewhere new urban development may occur and heard. In 1998, Bertha left the board when elected hours. DPP recently made two minor modifications and fire departments, to protect agricultural and open space lands from to State House of Representatives. As a legislator, she to the CUP: 1) Allow Saturday programs onsite for from elected state urban expansion; and one that supports requiring faithfully attended all of our meetings and presented residents who work or are in school as long as the and county elected that amendments to the growth boundaries shall meaningful reports. We will greatly miss Bertha’s maximum number of programs of four days a week officials, the Board first be referred to the Planning Commission for leadership and community spirit endeavors.” is not exceeded; and 2) allow use of one 25-passenger of Water Supply, and its review and recommendation and shall require Further discussion in the June meeting on a van, instead of two 12-passenger vans. Also in a fol- from area community a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the proposed Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH II) at low-up of Protecting and Preserving Kahala Beach’s associations. When Council. A dozen residents, including farmers, 5304 Limu Place included the property owner Dan Shoreline, Stanton Johnston made a presentation on hot-button issues are spoke on that issue and on SB 2646 (approved Izawa and general manager Marc Goto, who presented the effects of removing natural,as well as deleterious, anticipated, meet- by the Legislature), which allows for agricultural paperwork verifying that violations had been taken vegetation from the beach area. Since the Office of ings will sometimes lands to be reclassified to urban usage. Because care of, the pool was cleaned and debris is picked up Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL) sent letters to see residents from the bill bypasses the usual rezoning process and on a regular basis. Neighbors reported there is still 12 Kahala beach residents offering voluntary cutbacks other communities who procedures, the Board approved a statement that rubbish on the street, but Izawa and Goto indicated of vegetation, it was recommended that further wish to present their opposes any method that “fast-tracks” removing that more attention would be paid to the matter. discussion be held after response has been made thoughts. All residents land from agricultural use, and urged Governor The Board reiterated opposition to the facility in a from all the residents affected. One consideration are invited to contribute, Lingle to veto the bill. Two issues are continuing restated resolution approved at the June 5 meeting. is whether DLNR should pay for the removal. and are encouraged to to elicit strong community response: keeping Possible traffic solutions at the intersection of Niu take advantage of the the Koko Crater trail open to hikers, and a new Valley will be presented at the August meeting, with Video and audio podcasts of selected Board meet- 2- to 3-minute podium restriction placed on taking dogs on the Makapuu representatives from the respective transportation ings can be downloaded from www.honolulu.gov/nco time limit to speak. Lighthouse Trail. The actions were successful in agencies to answer questions. under “Board Meetings Video on Demand.” re-opening the Koko Crater trail, and discussions are ongoing regarding the dog ban at Makapuu. East Oahu Sun welcomes input from residents regarding the Neighborhood Board Watch column. Please send comments to: [email protected].

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Democratic Unity is Imperative one to do just those things — not only will he world and the environmentalists, it was a are still free and not regulated! While Senator Clinton supporters uplift America from her troubled economic, place of fun. So, for Father’s Day, 2008 I am may understandably be saddened by social, and political problems, but he will taking a hike up Kuliouou trail and looking Jim Delmonte the Democratic primary outcome, I am also lead Americans and the entire world out at the vistas of Waimanalo while views Hawaii Kai perplexed when some claim they will vote towards a newer direction of meaningful for Senator McCain instead of Senator change. Obama in the general election, considering YOUR VOICE MATTERS: East Oahu Sun Welcomes Your Input the fact that Obama’s and Clinton’s stances Sophia Chen on various issues are remarkably similar Hawaii Kai The East Oahu Sun welcomes your letters, comments and other editorial content. The to each other, but contrastingly different views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of the from McCain’s. For those who lived during East Oahu Sun. “Letters to the Editor” are subject to editing and should be no longer than the second wave feminist movement, the 300 words. The East Oahu Sun reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any submission. For 1973 Supreme Court case of Roe vs. Wade Hanauma Bay Bureaucracy verification purposes please include your name, address and phone number. Anonymous legalizing abortion was a major triumph. East Oahu Sun, once upon a time there submissions will not be accepted. The East Oahu Sun does not return letters, photos, If Clinton women vote for McCain, they was a bay called Hamauna Bay. The parking poems or any other type of editorial content. Submissions should be mailed to the East are electing someone who writes in his lot was dirt and you went down a funky trail, Oahu Sun at P.O. Box 25130, Honolulu, HI, 96825, faxed to (808) 395-1998, or e-mailed to campaign website that Roe vs. Wade “is a but that was then. Now there is the same bay, [email protected]. flawed decision that must be overturned.” but it is regulated like a bureaucracy. Even if Furthermore, although Senators Obama you live in Hawaii (lucky you live Hawaii), and Clinton co-sponsored and voted for you have to go through the indoctrination 28th Annual Tinman Triathlon the 2007 Senate Fair Pay Restoration Act, program before going down to the harbor. Senator McCain opposed it. Unity in the Around the lot, people whose only claim to Sunday, July 20 • 5:20 – 11 am to Monsarrat Ave. to Kilauea Avenue, Democratic Party is imperative to reform fame is a walkie-talkie, watch over us like Swim at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki. Bike returning to Kapiolani Park via Elepaio the multiple crises that afflict America today Big Brother. Once there was a bay that was starts at Kapiolani Park to Kalanianaole Street to Kahala Avenue and Diamond AND it is imperative to continue upholding fun to swim in and the fish would gather Hwy. turnaround at Kealahou Street in Head Road. For more information, see the rights women have fought for throughout around. Once it was free to see and be at Hawaii Kai. Run starts at Kapiolani Park www.tinmanhawaii.com history. Senator Barack Obama will be the this bay. Once before the crazies of the

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by DOROTHY WINSLOW WRIGHT a hot, steamy shower, I rubbed moisturizing Sun Columnist cream into my hands, and decided it was up When my friend Ritsy gave me a bunch to me to change my life. No one else could of parsley, I never thought I would end up do it. writing about hands. The parsley, freshly Gradually I fit into my new role. I joined picked from her garden, was crisp, green a grief support group, became more active and lightly fragrant. I used some in my in my church and enrolled in a T’ai Chi soup, put some in the refrigerator to use class. I traveled to the mainland, and to later, and hung the rest to dry. After two see my family and hold the babies I had weeks of hanging on the arm of a pole lamp never seen. When I returned, I tucked away in my bedroom, where the breeze is light my widowhood, and redefined myself as a and there are no bugs, the leaves were limp single woman. but not quite dry. To complete the drying, In time I removed my engagement and I snipped off the stems, put the leaves on wedding rings. I kept rubbing the empty a plate in the microwave oven and zapped space, remembering Arthur in my heart, them for just one minute. They were perfect. but well aware that he would not be back Still fragrant, green, and as dry as the brittle and it was time for me to face reality. My leaves of autumn. left hand had become a single woman’s I crunched them with my fingers, feeling hand. As I write this, I look at my hands as the richness of the leaves as I turned them they are now. Efficient hands typing on a LIFE into a flaky condiment that would grace a keyboard. Busy hands of a busy woman. future beef stew. While in the process of Practical hands. Keeps Getting Better crunching them, I focused on my hands In my freshly painted kitchen, I still rinse At K¯ahala Nui we’ll make it easy to live life to the fullest. and the way they turned the leaves into off my dishes, but in a quick no-nonsense K¯ahala Nui is all about adding life to your years. From the usable flakes. It felt good, and my hands way before putting them in the dishwasher. services and amenities to the opportunities for personal didn’t look like grandmother hands that I no longer stand at the sink musing about growth, residents will enjoy a lifestyle promoting health day. Despite the knobby knuckles and weave the past, or contemplating a dismal future. of veins, they looked useful and full of life I’m busy, but I take time to take care of these and wellness. You will appreciate the security and peace of and I realized how changed they were from precious hands, creaming them, trimming mind that the 90% refundable entrance fee and Life Care those trembling hands I had studied almost fingernails. I am no longer threatened by program offer. three years before. that disturbing image, yet I suppose in Now accepting reservations for future occupancy. To learn I still remember that traumatizing time my knuckles will become knobbier, how you can become a part of the K¯ahala Nui ’ohana call evening. It was dusk and I was rinsing the veins more prominent. However, when 808-218-7200 or toll free 1-866-273-5570. off the dishes in the kitchen sink. I was a that happens those changes will come from new widow and as I looked at my hands use, not disuse. under the running water, they seemed to I see the recent use of my hands in age before my eyes. Fingers bonier. Skin crunching parsley as a modern thing, the more translucent. Veins more pronounced. freshly dried parsley a symbol of one way A bent-over elderly woman with wispy white to live more “green” in our every day lives. hair, still making do, still washing dishes at Because I save jars, I had one the perfect sunset, still wallowing in aloneness. Was size for storing a small amount of flaked that what lay ahead for me? I dissolved parsley. All it took to accomplish this was Bringing the Spirit of ‘Ohana into tears, and ran to my bedroom for a a few minutes of preparation time, and one to Retirement Living long gut-wrenching cry. minute of zapping in the microwave oven I don’t remember when the crying stopped, — all easy on our country’s resources and or when I went to bed. I only know that the economical, too. It didn’t cost me a cent. -ALIA3TREET (ONOLULU ()s  sWWWKAHALANUICOM next morning, I was a different person. After The only tools I needed were my hands. East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page  Independence Day at Maunalua Bay Foundation

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Meeting East Oahu’s Needs Takes More 9:AND$UDI6ERVICE than Talk %ELOW'EALER3RICES by MAYOR MUFI HANNEMANN of doing anything constructive. Sun Columnist  East Oahu and Waikiki residents should 2)) LABORFOR &OMPLETE6ERVICE 5EPAIR We’ll all face some challenges over the rest assured that the other council members (AST2AHU next fiscal year with rising fuel costs and and my administration are making sure RESIDENTS EXP a slowing economy, but the City Council their needs are met. It’s very unfortunate has approved prudent operating and that Councilmember Djou continually relies capital improvement budgets that retain on others to carry his water and provide for my administration’s proposals for boosting Council District Four, while he pads his public safety, protecting our environment, political resume with boasts about fighting and moving forward with our rail transit government spending. project. Among the budget items in Council I’m very pleased that the council agreed District Four that Djou voted against to not raise taxes or fees, and to provide the were:  $100 homeowner tax credit I proposed. It’s • $45 million for sewer system and pump +AWAII«S ,NDEPENDENT9: $UDI5EPAIR&ENTER very important to protect taxpayer money, station projects in Waikiki, Wilhelmina and plan our spending wisely, so we can Rise, and along Kalanianaole Highway; continue providing the important services • $9 million in park renovation and that our residents expect and deserve. construction projects at Ala Moana and 9OLXGERMAN The spending plans the council approved Kapiolani regional parks, Waikiki Beach ,LANIWAI6TREET+ONOLULU emphasize financial prudence and account- and the Honolulu Zoo; ability, with steadfast commitments to • $4.8 million for street lighting in Hawaii  basic city services like public safety, sewer Kai and Kuliouou; operations and repairs, road construction • $300,000 in Kuhio Beach Park improve- WWWVOLXGERMANCOM and maintenance, and transportation. ments; I’m especially grateful to Council Chair- • $200,000 for Waikiki drainage outfall woman, Barbara Marshall and Council improvements; Budget Committee Chairman, Todd Apo • $200,000 for flood control in Kuliouou; for their hard work on these issues. • $200,000 for the Ala Wai canoe halau; But it’s important that East Oahu residents • $65,000 to reconstruct the Waikiki Shell &RVPRSROLWDQ know that their councilmember, Charles parking lot; Djou, was the only one to vote against both • $40,000 for an Ocean Safety substation. budgets, and therefore voted against all the 6XQ6KRS important public safety and infrastructure The $1.807 billion operating budget programs and projects in your Council includes more than $349 million for police 'HVLJQHU6ZLPZHDU District Four neighborhoods, and in others and fire protection, and for emergency DQG$SSDUHO across the island. medical services. The budget also includes Let’s be very clear: Councilmember more than $312 million for debt service; Djou voted against the police and fire more than $232 million for sanitation

Hawaii KAI AIRPORT EXPRESS A Special 4th of July Event for the Community SHUTTLE ALTERNATIVE 396-6633 by MICHELE VAN HESSEN Sun Correspondent KOKO HEAD T AXI account for the generous in-kind donations headliner at the “Stars In Concert” show A special event with a specific purpose from our entertainers, the city and county at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel and Denita NEED HELP FINDING SERVICES? such as Independence Day at Maunalua and volunteers. With a 501c3 filing, IDMB Ashberry, as Tina Turner/Whitney Houston. It’s free and confidential Bay (IDMB), is created by organizing and is offering a scholarship program, so that The pyrotechnics company Grucci, provides 24/7 referrals to community services: executing activities that have projected proceeds from the event will fund the the same show as the one at Kaneohe Marine Job training, youth development, treatment services and more! deadlines for each step. First, one must program. Base. Come down to the park to enjoy the

www.auw211.org Aloha United Way select a chair and members for a plan- The Independence Day at Maunalua Bay food, festivities and show. 211 is a service sponsored by Aloha United Way ning committee. Then one must develop grew because of the personal interaction Rides by Hui Nalu Canoe Club and Hui a master plan with a budget and set a and the support of such donors as Paradise Malama Maunalua, local environmental 211.indd P1op Warner - Hawaii Kai Dolphins 9/20/2007 4:28:34 PM date. The next goal is to select chairs for Lau and Perry Management. The event caretakers for the bay, will provide education Tiny Mites (Only Tiny Mite team in East Honolulu!) subcommittees for the logistics of police, has drawn a diversity of people with a and historical information. B.E.A.C.H., Youth Tackle Football for Ages 5 -7 years 35-75 lbs, end of season max weight 84 lbs traffic and safety patrols; and chairs for common goal of working together, to stage an environmental organization, will also Registration: Every Sunday in July 9-11am refreshments, setup and cleanup crews, an event that promises fun for the entire provide environmental information. Putney at Koko Head District Park (PLEASE call volunteer speakers, sponsors, vendors, community. Student Travel, a youth environmental Shawn at 396-8704 to con rm registration times/days) and publicity. Finally, the organizer will “We are depending upon generous organization, will have fifteen teenagers Kicko : Practices start Aug 1st, 5 days a need to establish a nonprofit organization donations from community and corporate from across the mainland and will be fund- week 4-6:30PM (Sept to mid-Oct: practice 4 so that fundraising may begin. sponsors to help underwrite the cost. ing their own travel and accommodations days a week) Fireworks are beautiful, breathtaking and Our sponsors to date include: American to also assist the event. Where: Koko Head Elementary School For more information call: Coach Bruce at an American pastime tradition enjoyed by Savings Bank, Bank Of Hawaii, East Oahu Katie O’Neil, proprietor of OUTBACK 306-4469 or Email: [email protected] the masses during our nation’s celebration Realty, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii Kai Steak House-Hawaii Kai, recently sponsored of our independence. However, the use of Towne Center, HMAA, John Mullen & Co., a fundraiser and donated the entire cost of Easier & Better Way consumer fireworks in local neighborhoods New Hope-Hawaii Kai, OUTBACK Steak the ticket to help raise funds for the event. to Buy a New Home? is a continually debated topic by our state House, Pacific International Realty, Inc., On July 4, she will also have a fundraiser An experienced & knowledgeable Realtor® legislators. Numerous injuries, accidental Roy’s Hawaii Kai, Tihati Productions, and to assist the event by having eleven prime can help you nd & buy the best home fires, environmental concerns and health the City and County of Honolulu. Emcees seating tables outdoors on the lanai of the you can a ord, save you time & money, & ensure that you avoid the pitfalls! issues were reason enough for Cha Thomp- Guy Hagi and Kim Gennaula of KGMB will restaurant. There is a $100 donation to son of Tihati Productions to telephone her provide an afternoon of entertainment reserve a table and the entire donation is Lifetime resident serving Hawaii clients since 1987 long-time friend Noah Parker. slated with such artists as: Hulu Halau tax deductible. Newton Y.S. Kim “I’ve got a project,” said Cha Thomson Namakahulali, Greg Hammer Band, Leolani There will be free bus shuttles to and Realtor®, ABR, CRS to Noah Parker, who had initiated such Pratt Keiki Hula, Afatia Thompson, Naluhoe from the Maunalua Bay Beach Park from 395-5797 events in Hawaii Kai as the Boat Parade. Trio, Maka`ala (Keiki vocalist), New Hope 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. from the Kaiser High DISCOVERY PROPERTIES The idea of a public fireworks show in Hawaii Kai Band, Heatsong Band and the School parking lot, the Hawaii Kai Towne www.discoveryproperties.com Hawaii Kai has been kicked around for a New Hope Contemporary Dance Team. Center and from C&C Kiss and Ride park- number of years. Recently, the Hawaii Kai Henry Kapono is scheduled to perform ing facility on Keahole Street. For more +2/<75,1,7<&+85&+ Chamber of Commerce polled East Oahu at 7:05 P.M. information visit the website at: www. 5RPDQ&DWKROLF Sun readers, to see if they were in favor At 8:00 P.M., a fifteen-minute fireworks independencedayatmaunaluabay.org or .DODQLDQDROH+Z\ of a Hawaii Kai fireworks event; and 100 finale will be accompanied by “Elvis in the you can call (808) 395-0577 or e-mail: 3DULVK2IÀFH percent of the response was positive. That Stars” featuring Jonathon Von Brana, the [email protected]. 3DULVK6FKRRO was all the vote of support Thompson and 6&+('8/(2)6(59,&(6 Parker needed to move the idea forward. A committee of eight was formed, consist- :HHNHQG0DVVHV6DWXUGD\DWSP 6XQGD\DWDQGDP ing of: Cha Thompson as President, Noah Parker as Vice President, Melanie Long as :HHNGD\0DVVHV0RQGD\)ULGD\DWSP Scholarship Committee Chair; Dianne Glei 2)),&(+2856 0RQ)ULDPWRSP‡6DWDPWRDP as VIP Tent Coordinator, Stan Fitchman as Volunteer Coordinator; Jimmy Ishimoto as ´«$SHUVRQDOL]HGWXWRULDOVHUYLFHLQ Ocean Sports Coordinator, Derek Tamura EDVLFVNLOOVWRKHOSNLGVKHOSWKHPVHOYHVµ as Secretary, Marketing and Fundraising 35(. Manager; and Charlie Long as Treasurer, 5($'‡0$7+‡$/* Event Security. :5,7(‡66$7‡6$7 “The committee members had to wear 5HDGLQJ5HDGLQHVV more than one hat,” explained Parker. IRU3UH6FKRROHUV The budget for this inaugural event is /($51,1*81/,0,7(' approximately $100,000, which includes .DLPXNL $40,000 for the fireworks and barge and :LOKHOPLQD5LVH $30,000 for insurance, tents, portable +RQROXOX+, Left to right — Front row: Noah Parker, Cha Thompson, Melanie Long, Dianne Glei, Elizabeth toilets, and entertainment. This does not  Riley. Back row: Stan Fitchman, Jimmy Ishimoto, Derek Tamura and Charlie Long. East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page 11

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Continued from page 1 Cherie Tsukamoto, Realtor ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES Kuapa and Kuliouou fishponds; Koko Kirk says the site is a “gift to the com- Broker-In-Charge Head, devoid of vegetation or structures; munity,” and that more material will be 791-2216 Direct Line and Kalanianaole a two-lane country road. added as it is an ongoing project. 396-2000 ext. 216 Offi ce The home page opens on an aerial view, The launch was sponsored by Aloha [email protected] overprinted with names, which, when Aina O Kamilonui, Livable Hawaii Kai 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy. #114, Honolulu, HI 96825 clicked, open to other pages of historical Hui and the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage and cultural information. Center. 4VYIPK-LHYVM[OL+LU[PZ[&

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A Dog Day Afternoon and More at Koko Marina Center

Koko Marina Center is celebrating to a special “Meet & Greet” area where you Independence Day with an Indoor/Outdoor can find that perfect pet for your family. Sidewalk Sale from Friday, July 4 through To support the Hawaii Dog Foundation, Sunday, July 6, with special discounts at a nonprofit organization focused on bet- participating merchants during their regular tering the lives of Hawaii’s dogs, you can store hours. Han’s Gallery purchase your “Paws for the will be holding a special Cause” discount card for $10 silent auction of a rare artist and receive discounts from proof giclee from Center Art participating merchants at Gallery. All proceeds will be Koko Marina Center. The donated to the Fourth of July cards can be purchased at Maunalua Bay Founda- at the Dog Day Afternoon tion. Bali Pacific Trading event on July 5th in the will also be celebrating its Marina Courtyard, or Bark Grand Opening with goodie Avenue and Pacific Paws bags to the first 50 customers Doggie Day Care. For more and an enter to win drawing information, call Renee at with gift certificates to the 394-2343. store all day long. The foundation is dedi- And, calling all canine-lovers, Bark cated to finding loving homes for homeless Avenue, Pacific Paws Doggie Resort & Spa dogs. They support the “no kill” movement and Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic, will host with the belief that every healthy dog should an all about dogs event on Saturday, July have the chance to find a family. They 5th at the Marina Courtyard from 11 am currently use a network of foster homes for – 2 pm. The event will be a fundraiser for rescued dogs but hope to build a shelter. the Hawaii Dog Foundation, to help reach 100 percent of the money raised from the their goal of “No More Homeless Dogs in discount card will be donated to fund their Hawaii.” Volunteers will bring adoptable dogs projects.

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NIMBY for Koko Crater by PAULA BENDER that allows the range and the tramline to Sun Columnist remain accessible. We discussed the initial From the looks on their faces, the people intention for the area, which was sold to shown sliding down a ZipRider in the Utah the city for $1, by the Estate of Bernice Olympic Park are having a blast traversing a Pauahi Bishop, for the purpose of public cable at 60 miles an hour over a 1,500-foot- parks and/or rights of way — not for profit. long course that was used during the 2002 Improvements to the 70-year-old shooting Olympic Nordic skiing events. Imagine the range are high on the committee’s list. We’re visitor counts at Park City, Utah, as a result also discussing sign verbiage, trail markers, of the thrilling activities that take advantage volunteer maintenance opportunities and of the pre-existing Olympic infrastructure. the planting of hardy, drought-resistant The crowds still roar. The visitor bureau native plants. Something like a ZipRider laughs all the way to the bank. just wouldn’t fit. Steve Klein, of Alt-E Ventures, LLC, in Koko Crater is in a lot of our back yards. San Diego, emailed me his PDF proposal The East Oahu coastline already has plenty to build a ZipRider on Koko Crater. Klein’s of attractions. As a community member partner is ZipRider inventor Eric Cylvick. of the ad hoc committee, I would assert The proposal says this would be “the only that my neighbors are not interested in Alt-E Venture flight attraction down the a volcano-top mechanical contraption, side of a historic 1,200-foot volcano with its accompanying snack bar, T-shirt and incredible views overlooking Hanauma souvenir kiosk, and more traffic. For $20 a Bay Hawaii!” The proposal says the zip zip, that would be about a dollar a second. down the 1,200-foot volcano would be the I’m already priced out. world’s longest at 3,000 feet. I guess the Maybe there is a place in Hawaii where ride is longer than the volcano? “Multiple the ZipRider would be a better fit. Waimea lines allow for multiple riders to race from Canyon? Kilauea Caldera? Haleakala? Just the top near the crater tusk (sic) down the don’t put it in my back yard. edge to the bottom near the Hanauma Bay staging area.” Paula Bender is a freelance writer in Hawaii I never thought I’d ever be so closed Kai who writes about parenting and com- BIGGINS HAWKINS photos by minded to say, “Not in My Back Yard!” munity involvement. Send your comments Back in February, I was one of several or suggestions to [email protected]. The Magic of RAKU: Celebrating Fire and Earth people who rallied to have the city remove signs denying access to the Koko Crater by HAWKINS BIGGINS tramline because of live fire. At the next “The Wizard of Oz” Opening Sun Correspondent as jurors for the annual exhibit. The show Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board meet- Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) finishes RAKU Ho’olaule’a’s 32nd annual event is currently on view until July 12th at the ing, hundreds of people showed up. Gun its 2007-2008 season with The Wizard of Oz was held at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park ARTS at Marks Garage in Chinatown, in enthusiasts sought to defend their access opening on Friday, July 11, 2008. May 30th – June 1st. The event, in which downtown Honolulu. For more information to the last public shooting range on Oahu. The Wizard of Oz will run from July 11 potters fire and camp out over the weekend, about this annual event, please visit www. Hikers wanted access to the challenging - 27 with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through provided an opportunity to use traditional hawaiicraftsmen.org climb. Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. Saturday raku and pit firing techniques. It included a I attended this first RAKU event as a child, Rather than let the signs wedge a divide matinees at 3 p.m. are on July 19 and July Community Kiln Day during which the public with my mother, Sabra Feldstein, a potter. between the climbers and the shooters, 26. Single tickets are priced from $12 to was invited to participate by choosing a tea I have fond memories of camping on the cooler heads prevailed. There were no lines $42, with discounts available for full time bowl, glazing it and firing it while guided beach and watching the process of red-hot drawn in the sand. We all wanted to work students, seniors 62 and older, and active by a Hawaii Craftsmen volunteer. kilns, glowing pots and crackled glazes. together. duty military. Call 733-0274 to charge-by- Every year the Urasenke Foundation and It was a joy to return to photograph the As a result, a nine-member ad hoc phone. For more information, call 733-0277 a guest artist (in 2008, Stephen Braun) are event 32 years later! I encourage everyone committee was formed to create a solution or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com. invited to share in the experience and act to experience the magic of RAKU. East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page 16

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Unwanted side have various solutions at their command effects of these over-the-counter kits may by WYNN OKUDA that can address all of the above. The types include accelerated tooth-related and/or Sun Columnist of the reasons are situations that someone of treatments selected gum-related problems With the ever-growing popularity and is born with or develop in childhood. These will vary, depending or having teeth of awareness of teeth bleaching or whitening, include medication- or mineral-induced on each individual — KEY POINT — mismatched colors. I find that discolored, yellowed or darkened stains, genetic abnormalities or other person’s problems and Don’t fall victim to smiles still are some of the more prevalent congenital problems. The second set of needs. Routinely, some To combat the ungraceful using the whitening smile complaints. There are many reasons reasons is environmental causes. Realize that discoloration may be side of aging and many other products that merely for teeth not to be a natural bright hue. More your pearly whites have been bombarded for due to just plaque reasons for a darkened smile, are most convenient than ever, today’s cosmetic dentists have a decades by everything you’ve eaten or drunk or tartar build-up. cosmetic dentists have many and cheapest to obtain. variety of procedures to turn back the clock almost all of your life. The guilty attackers Plaque and calculus ways to address this problem. Asking your dentist if to a more youthful smile. This month’s article include colas, teas, coffees, red wines, can cause a yellowing you are a candidate for addresses the common dental problem, the tobacco products and other stain-producing stain on teeth, and if bleaching may save you “darkened smile.” foods. Even with routine professional teeth left untreated, decay may result leaving a from wasting money, time and heartache. Whether it is one discolored tooth or a cleanings, these stainers have a cumulative darker discoloration. Professional cleanings If the staining or discoloration is too dark uniformly yellowed or darkened smile, it’s effect on your teeth’s overall whiteness. can assist in minimizing the stain build-up or deep within the tooth for bleaching, then easy to pick out when teeth are not as bright A third and most common reason is from the food stains mentioned above, such the next option would be veneers or non- as they should be. The reasons why teeth age-related. The older teeth become, the as red wines and tobacco. metallic, tooth-colored restorations. Veneers become discolored are numerous. The first more they darken or yellow. Yes, this is the Professional cleanings, however, are are thin, yet durable shells of porcelain that not the answer to every type of darkened are custom-made to fit over the front and smile. 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by CHELSEY KOBATAKE which was published in the Journal of the Sun Correspondent American Dental Association discussed young is, “having a great attitude. It doesn’t was also well aware that lunch had started this complex problem, and uncovered a For Margaret Smith, conversation is her matter what happened, if you are positive, without her and that the interview would conservative solution that concludes in favorite hobby. At the age of 86, her self- it’s better.” Whether she is speaking in need to either be sped up or cut short, for such a natural end result. proclaimed secret to looking and feeling English or Hawaiian, she absolutely loves fear of missing an opportunity to eat with To combat the ungraceful side of aging the interaction with her peers and finds her friends. Her request was obliged. and many other reasons for the darkened joy in making people laugh. “I love talking Lunalilo Home sits on the slopes of Koko smile, cosmetic dentists have many ways to people. Sometimes they don’t talk back, Head Crater, unassumingly, between Kaiser to address this problem. In spite of how a or just nod, but I keep talking and I like it High School and a residential community. darkened smile is acquired, patients are when I can make them laugh.” She is full of Sitting high, it can be seen from many parts fortunate these days that there are various stories of living in Liliha, working at Kaiser of Hawaii Kai and offers a unique glimpse solutions, such as teeth bleaching and Hospital and Kamehameha Schools, her of Hawaii history. By trust of King William porcelain veneers, available to create a three children, grandchildren, outings and Charles Lunalilo, it began operations in 1883, more esthetic, natural-appearing smile. moving to Hawaii Kai with her daughter. originally located in Makiki offering elderly Margaret is one of many who participate care for residents of Hawaiian ancestry. Dr. Wynn Okuda is Past National President in the respite program at the Lunalilo Home. In 1927 the Lunalilo Home found a new and Board Accredited Member of the Three mornings a week she is dropped off location on the base of Koko Head Crater American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In by one of her children to spend the day with and has been offering expanded services November 2007, he was awarded “Cosmetic peers. They go on excursions, exercise, eat, to all. Practice of the Year,” a national honor chosen watch local entertainment, participate in Saturday, July 19th, Lunalilo Home will by Contemporary Esthetics publication. Dr. arts and crafts, or just talk story. “I just love host an open house from 9 A.M.-12 P.M. Okuda has a private practice in cosmetic, to socialize,” says Smith. And the Hawaiian, Tours will be given and light refreshments implant and restorative dentistry in Kaimuki. Korean and Caucasian mix is indeed a social served. The open house is free and open to Visit us at our website at www.cosmeticden- butterfly. She is well aware of her surround- the public. tistryhawaii.com. ings, what’s going on, who is sitting where, For more information call (808) 395-4065 which staff is on duty, who is new and who or visit www.kinglunaliloadc.org. The home Project2 4/20/07 10:53 AM Page 1 has left early. During this interview, she is located at 501 Kekauluohi Street. East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EAST OAHU: july, 2008

Ongoing: protect joints. Call 739-0140. Arts Organization. Koko Head People’s Open Market: Diamond Head Road. Mondays & Wednesdays District Park. Sifu Vernon Rieta, Waimanalo Beach Park, Sundays 8:30 – 10 am 7:30 – 9:00 pm Tuesdays 8:45 – 10 am 396-4451 or 728-2929. Free. 47-741 Kalanianaole Hwy., Saturdays 11:00 am Kundalini Yoga: All levels. Kapi- Aikido Classes: Koko Head Stroller Strides: Hahaione Park. 522-7088. Storytime: Barnes & Noble olani Park near tennis courts, District Park. Call Alan Koide 75-minute fitness program for Wednesdays 8 – 9 am Booksellers, Kahala Mall. For off Paki St., near intersection, at 722-8769 or Donald Ho at moms and babies. More info Movement Class by Luk Tung Thursdays & Saturdays 9 am Toddlers, ages 3 and under and on hill under Banyan tree. $8 387-1655. at www.strollerstrides.com or Kuen: Hawaii Kai Towne Baby Boot Camp: 55-minute Pre-School, ages 3-6. donation, Maria 393-5095. call 371-6904. Fee. Center, Waterfront Stage. workout designed to help new Mondays, Wednesday & moms get back into shape. Saturdays 1 – 2 pm Sundays 3:30 – 5:30 pm Saturdays 7:30 am – 3 pm Tuesdays 10 – 11 am Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm Bring your babies in strollers or People’s Open Market: Hawaii Hawaii Jr. Volleyball Club Farmer’s Market: Hawaii Kai Tai Chi by Asia Arts Organiza- Koko Head Seniors: Meet at joggers. Kuliouou Beach Park. Kai Park-N-Ride, 300 Keahole will conduct volleyball clinics Towne Center. tion: Chinese breathing class Kuapa Isle Clubhouse, 156 Visit www.babybootcamp.com Street, 522-7088. for boys and girls aged 12 for relaxation and Tai Chi for Ophikao Way. Weekly activities, or call 689-6668. or younger; no experience Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays mind/body discipline. Koko excursions on 2nd Wednesday Saturdays 2 – 4 pm necessary. Cost for sign-up 8 – 9 am Head District Park. Sifu Vernon of the month. Call 396-7537. Thursdays 10:30 am Aikido Classes: Koko Head includes $15 for insurance and Movement Class by Luk Tung Rieta, 396-4451 or 728-2929. Children’s Storytime: Aina District Park. Call Alan Koide a one-time $50 equipment fee. Kuen: Kahala Mall. Wednesdays 10:30 – 11 am Haina Public Library. Ages 2 at 722-8769 or Donald Ho at Call Head Coach Jon Stanley Tuesdays 11 am Toddler Time: Storytelling, and up and their caregivers. 387-1655. at 395-6536. Kaiser H.S. gym. Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Children’s Craft & Storytime: crafts and other fun activities. 6:00 – 6:45 pm Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Kahala Mall Center Court. Thursdays 10:30 am Saturdays 7 – 9 pm Sundays 6 – 8 pm Body Works Hawaii: Low Kahala Mall. Preschool Storytime: Kaimuki Boogie & Corey (Hawaiian, Ledward Kaapana (Hawaiian Impact Aerobics, Kickboxing, Wednesdays 10:30 am Public Library. Ages 3 to 5 and Blues & Jazz): Kona Brewing Slack Key Guitar): Kona Brew- Latin Aerobics, Pilates, Fab ’50s Tuesdays 1 – 5 pm Storytime: Hawaii Kai Public their caregivers. Co., 394-5662. ing Co., 394-5662. Workout, Resistance Training. Hawaii Wartime History Library. Ages 2-5 with an adult Kuhio School Cafeteria, 2759 Tour: Four-hour walk through (7/2 and 7/9 only). Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm Happenings: Mondays (except Holidays) South King St., $1.00 for each Downtown & Chinatown lead Tai Chi by Asia Arts Organiza- 11 am – 2 pm class. Contact: Cheryl at 735- by Historian Steven Fredrick. Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm tion: Chinese breathing class Co-ed Adult Volleyball: Koko 5755 or 377-5132. Cost $20, reservations re- Kung fu Kids Classes: Five and Tai Chi movement. Koko 2, Wednesday 3 – 6:45 pm Head District Park Gym.Free quired. Call 395-0674 or email Animal style of Kung fu. Kids Head District Park. Sifu Vernon Blood Bank of Hawaii Blood- play (non-league) volleyball; Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 – 8 am [email protected]. 7-16 years. Koko Head District Rieta, 396-4451 or 728-2929. mobile: Hawaii Kai Towne for exercise and fun. Contact Senior Walk Safe: Kahala Park. Sifu Vernon Rieta, 396- Center. Call 845-9966. Jack Telaneus, 395-3315 or Mall. Improve body balance, Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm 4451 or 728-2929. Free. Fridays 7 – 9 pm the park office at 395-5189 or develop breathing techniques, Choy Li Fut and Hung Gar Naluhoe (traditional Hawaiian): 3, Thursday 10:30 – 11:15 am 395-3096. and learn movements to style of Kung Fu taught by Asia Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm Kona Brewing Co., 394-5662. It’s Book Time with Ronald Scrabble Club of Honolulu: McDonald: Featuring music, Kahala Mall Center Court. Saturdays 7:30 – 11 am magic and games. Kaimuki Farmers’ Market: Kapiolani Public Library. The Best Summer EVER! Thursdays 7:15 – 8:15 am Community College, 4303 see Happening, page 19 Get started today with up to 2 FREE MONTHS! MAUNALUA BAY TIDE CHART Premier Cushion Tennis Courts

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ages 12 and up. Kaimuki Public skills. JAIMS Honolulu, 6600 383-3715 for info. 397-5840, or hanauma@ 3, Thursday 6:30 pm 9, Wednesday 2:00 pm Library. Hawaii Kai Drive, 220-3941. hawaii.edu “Choosing a partner, how do T-Shirt Designing Workshop for 26, Saturday 12 pm reef fish decide?” By Heather Teens: Bring your own T-shirt. 16, Wednesday 8 – 9 am 24, Thursday 6:30 pm Aloha Saturday performance 27, Sunday 7 – 10:45 am Leba; Hanauma Bay Education Kaimuki Public Library. Walk the Mall: Kahala Mall. “Sharks – Stewards of the Reef.” with Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Blood Bank of Hawaii Center Theater. Free and open The program is open to any A film produced by David Mc- Hula: Kahala Mall. Bloodmobile: Kahala Mall to the public. Parking is free 10, Thursday 6:30 pm person dealing with the loss of Quire, Speaker TBA; Hanauma near Macy’s Men’s Dept.; call after 5:30 p.m., 397-5840. “Can you hear me now? How a loved one. Call Bereavement Bay Education Center Theater. 26, Saturday 6 – 9 pm 845-9966 for info. do Butterfly fish make sound?” Coordinator Felicia Marquez- Free. Parking is free after 5:30 Hawaiian Ocean Traditions: 4, Friday 2 – 9 pm By Kelly Boyle, PhD; Hanauma Wong at 595-7566. Every third p.m., 397-5840. Specialists discuss Hawaii’s 31, Thursday 6:30 pm A Celebration of Friends, Bay Education Center Theater. Wednesday of the month. connection to the ocean. “What determines the health Family and Freedom: Enter- Free. Parking is free after 5:30 24, Thursday 7 pm Crafts and activities for of coral reefs?” by Jennifer tainment, food booths, art, p.m., 397-5840. 17, Thursday 6:30 pm Aloha Toastmasters: Kahala children in the Visitor Center. Salerno, PhD. Free and open canoe rides, face painting, “How much energy do reef Nui Senior Center - Diamond Contact the Hanauma Bay to the public. Parking is free games. Fireworks show at 8 pm. 10, Thursday 7 pm fish use to swim?” By Dr. Keith Head Room, 4389 Malia St. Call Education Program at after 5:30 p.m., 397-5840. Parking available at Kaiser H.S., Aloha Toastmasters: Learn Korsmeyer. Free. Parking is free Hawaii Kai Towne Center and public speaking and leadership after 5:30 p.m., 397-5840. Park & Ride with free shuttle skills. Kahala Nui Senior Center service by New Hope. - Diamond Head Room, 4389 18, Friday 9 am – 5 pm Malia St. Call 383-3715. Kaimuki Orchid Society’s What makes us different, makes you better.TM 5, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Orchid Show “Orchids for Kaimuki Orchid Society 11, Friday 8 pm Everyone.” Admission $2, Display: Kahala Mall. Opening of The Wizard of Oz seniors & children free. Free at the Diamond Head Theatre. parking & plant valet service. 5, Saturday 11 – 2 pm Performances will run from For info call 265-9498. Repeats A Dog Day Afternoon: Pooches July 11-27. Call 733-0274 to Saturday 7/19 from 9 am to 5 of all breeds will enjoy a fun- charge-by-phone. Tickets pm and Sunday 7/20 from 9 filled day. Koko Marina Center, available with DHT’s online am to 3 pm. Kalani High School Marina Courtyard. ticketing system. Visit www. Gymnasium and Cafeteria. diamondheadtheatre.com. 5, Saturday 6:30 – 9:45 pm 18, Friday 6:30 – 9:45 pm Ballroom Dancing: Ala Wai Golf 13, Sunday 7:30 am – 1:15 pm Ballroom Dancing with the Course Clubhouse, 2nd Floor. Blood Bank of Hawaii Blood- Hawaii Ballroom Dance Assoc. Cost: $5.00. Call 222-7851 or mobile: Hawaii Kai Towne Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 848-7789. Center; call 845-9966. 2nd Floor. Cost: $3.00, call 222-7851 or 848-7789. 7, Monday 7 – 8:30 pm 13, Sunday 8 am – 1 pm Hawaii Kai Toastmasters Club: Project Vision, providing free 19, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Improve your public speaking retina screening using state- Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA skills. JAIMS Honolulu, 6600 of-the-art equipment used School Supplies Drive for Hawaii Kai Drive, 395-3024. to detect retinal disease and Palolo Elementary: Kahala early signs of systemic diseases. Mall fronting AVEDA. 8, Tuesday 7 – 8:15 am Hawaii Kai Towne Center. East Oahu Breakfast Club: 19, Saturday 5:30 pm Networking club of Hawaii 13, Sunday 2 – 2:45 pm 2008 Summer Sunset Serenade businesses. Guest Speaker: Jay iRead Webcomics! The New Concert Series featuring Jake Jarman from Common Grace. Frontier of Comics. Web comic Shimabukuro. Hawaii Kai Sea Life Park Hawaii, Sea Lion artists Audra Furuichi and Scott Towne Center. Cafe. Space is limited; RSVP Yoshinaga will provide a visual to Kevin Nitta at 395-5492 demonstration on the basics 21, Monday 7 – 8:30 pm by Monday, July 7. Breakfast and process of professional Hawaii Kai Toastmasters Club: is $10. comic creation. Suitable for Improve your public speaking East Oahu Sun • JULY, 2008 • Page 20

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