Volume VI, No. 41 Improvement Association Oct. 13 2005 — Oct. 20 2005

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ABC Plans New Retail and Restaurant Building

ABC Stores plans to construct The building design concept is to a new building on the corner of have a clean, classic Hawaiian-style Kuhio Avenue and Olohana building harkening back to the style Street. The two-story building will of architecture made famous by have the ABC retail store on the C.W. Dickey and Vladimir Ossipoff. ground level and a restaurant ten- Architectural features include a dou- ant on the second level. The ABC ble-pitched slate tile roof with a trel- Store will offer products that cater lised second level area to break up to local residents as well as visi- roof mass and plaster columns with tors. stone base and trim elements. Other details include traditional type Mahalo to ABC Stores and exterior lighting, copper gutters and Grant S. Sumile, principal of ADM downspouts, leaf-patterned metal Retail Planning & Architecture, railings, and wood lattice work. Inc., for sharing these plans with The architects, ADM Retail Plan- WIA. ning & Architecture, Inc., are mindful of environmental impacts. The plans call for integrated architectural and The design features a large, mechanical solutions to buffer and Inside this issue: open corner plaza with fixed seat- minimize noise and odor to sur- ing and tropical landscaping. The rounding residences. Building and ABC Plans New Building 1 streetscape will present wide, site lighting will create a well-lit and Final Brunch Celebrates well-lit walkways with tropical safe environment. 2 landscaping. Kaiulani Hawaiian Island Creations 3

A “Taste of Down Under” 3

TIM Celebrates Legacy 4

Outrigger’s Embassy Suites 5

Kaiulani Lei Draping Ceremony 6

Free Rock & Mineral Show 6

Hawaii’s Distinctive Quilts 7

Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting 8

Honolulu Zoo Tours 8

Other Waikiki Events 9

Waikiki Parade Watch 10

Final Brunch On The Beach for 2005 Celebrates Birthday of Princess Ka'iulani on October 16th

Mayor Mufi Hannemann and telligence, beauty and determina- Scottish poet Robert Louis the City & County of Honolulu, tion. During the overthrow of her Stevenson memorialized Ka‘iulani the Hawai'i Tourism Authority kingdom in 1893, she spearheaded in an often quoted poem. "Forth (HTA) and the Waikiki Improve- a campaign to restore the monarchy from her land to mine she goes, ment Association (WIA) present by speaking before Congress and the island maid, the island rose; the fourth and final exciting pleading with the President of the light of heart and bright of face: Brunch on the Beach for 2005, United States, Benjamin Harrison, the daughter of a double race. on Sunday, October 16th, from and later, Grover Cleveland. Her life Her islands here, in southern sun, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on story grew to legendary proportions shall mourn their Ka‘iulani gone, Kalakaua Avenue (fronting the after her untimely death at 23. and I, in her dear banyan shade, Hyatt Regency Waikiki). She was born in Honolulu to look vainly for my little maid. But Great Hawaiian entertain- Princess Miriam K. , sister to our Scots islands far away shall ment and incredible food from the reigning monarch of Hawai‘i, glitter with unwonted day, and some of Waikiki's best restau- King David Kalakaua. It is through cast for once their tempests by to rants will be featured as Brunch her mother that Ka‘iulani is de- smile in Ka‘iulani's eye." honors Princess Victoria scended from High Chief In 1999, a bronze statue cast Ka‘iulani (October 16, 1875– Kepo‘okalani, the first cousin of by Jan Gordon Fisher was dedi- March 6, 1899). Kamehameha the Great. Ka‘iulani's cated in the triangle park in Wai- Appearing on the main stage father was Archibald Cleghorn, a kiki at Kanekapolei and Kuhio will be: 9:30 a.m. – The Royal Scottish financier from Edinburgh Avenues. Hawaiian Band – Directed by and former Royal Governor of For more info on Princess Maestro Michael Nakasone; O‘ahu. Ka‘iulani was named after Ka‘iulani, please visit http:// 10:30 a.m. – Hawai‘i Loa; 11:30 Queen Victoria of the United King- www.reference.com/browse/wiki/ a.m. – Henry Kapono; 12:30 dom, who helped restore the sover- Victoria_Kaiulani. p.m. – Halau Hula o Maiki – eignty and inde- under the leadership of Kumu pendence of the Hula Coline Aiu. Kingdom of Ha- wai‘i during the Of course, the 'ono kaukau is reign of Kame- the other star of Brunch. Partici- hameha III. The pating restaurants are Duke's name Ka‘iulani Waikiki & Hula Grill Waikiki, translates as the Grilled Hawaiian Steaks, Hilton highest point of Hawaiian Village, Hyatt Regency heaven. Upon her Waikiki, Radisson Waikiki Prince birth, Ka‘iulani Kuhio, Seafood Village, Tea was gifted the es- Chest Hawai'i, Time 2 Grind, tate of ‘Ainahau in and Zanzabar Night Club. Waikiki by her Victoria Ka‘iulani, formally godmother, Prin- Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalan- cess Ruth inuiahilapalapa Ka‘iulani Cleg- Ke‘elikolani. horn (October 16, 1875–March Ka‘iulani became 6, 1899), was heir to the throne mistress of of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and ‘Ainahau at the held the title of Crown Prin- age of 12, upon cess. Ka‘iulani became known the death of her throughout the world for her in- mother.

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Mayor Mu Hannemann, Tourism Authority & Waikiki Improvement Association cordially invite you to

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Surf’s up at Royal Hawaiian cate anyone who is interested in the early 1900s to the polyester Shopping Center with the addi- surfing and its longstanding tradition foam and fiberglass used in tion of the Hawaiian Island Crea- in Hawai‘i,” said Leigh Tonai, Chief boards today. A full-scale life- tions (HIC) store. The new 3,000 Executive Officer of Hawaiian Island guard tower and makeshift beach sq. ft. store represents HIC’s re- Creations. will be built to showcase these entry into the Waikïkï retail mar- “Royal Hawaiian Shopping Cen- boards in true form. ket. ter welcomes HIC in a continued “We chose to partner with The popular local surf shop effort to offer more options for both Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center will be located on the second visitors and kama‘äina,” according to because we share the Center’s floor of the ‘Ilima Court and will Marketing Director Anne Murata. “In commitment to preserving the feature the complete line of surf- the months ahead, the Center will Hawaiian culture and we felt boards, body boards, surf acces- open its doors to other unique cov- there was no better place to sories, and clothing, as well as a eted brands such as Kate Spade, showcase Hawai‘i’s treasures unique surf museum set to open Tourneau, Furla, and Señor Frog’s than here,” said Tonai. “People later this year. In addition, HIC Restaurant and retail store.” come to Royal Hawaiian Shop- will offer daily board rentals and The gem of the new HIC store is ping Center and learn how to surf lessons with trained profes- its unique surf museum, an exhibit dance the hula or play an ‘ukulele sionals. that will be modified annually to re- and their cultural experience will “We wanted to provide a re- flect the ever-changing nature of the continue when they step into our source for local and visiting surf- water sport. The first of the themed store and see the Hawaiian art of ers to get the equipment they exhibits will be the evolution of the surfing on display in a great surf need, while also helping to edu- surfboard from hardwood used in museum.” Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa to Give Diners a “Taste of Down Under”

A culinary extraordinaire and England and credits his parents menu,” said Gary Manago, direc- whose world travels have taken for first sending him to culinary tor of food and beverage, Hilton him to locales such as South school. He was more interested in Hawaiian Village. “It’s going to Africa, France, Japan and Aus- geology until his parents pointed out be an extraordinary culinary jour- tralia – is making a stop in Ha- to him that if he learned how to ney for our restaurant guests.” waii and will present an exclu- cook, he’d never go hungry and The menu will include a range sive Australian menu on October would have a portable skill that of exotic Australian delicacies 20 and 21 at the Village Steak & would enable him to travel around including Lamb Prosciutto, Seafood Restaurant, located at the world if he wished. He did and Roasted Barramundi, Mountain the Hilton Hawaiian Village his early travels included France, a Pepper Berry Kangaroo, Wattle- Beach Resort & Spa. stint on the Queen Elizabeth 2, and seed Spiced Panna Cotta and Chef Athol Wark, who was a number of different assignments in more. A selection of Australian the executive chef of the Alice properties in Australia. He recently wines to complement the dishes Springs Convention Center in made several appearances at the will also be available. To make Northern Territory, Australia, is Australian Pavilion at the World reservations for this special widely regarded for his unique Expo 2005 in Japan. “Down Under” dinner, call 949- interpretation of Australian cui- “We are delighted to have some- 4321 ext 39. sine. Born in Zimbabwe, Chef one of Chef Wark’s caliber come Wark grew up in South Africa here to create this special epicurean

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UH’s School of Travel Industry Management Set to Celebrate a Legacy

A true legend in Hawaii’s The School of Travel Industry tourism industry – and the cause Management (TIM School) is a for which he is passionate – will leading professional institution in be at the center of the University the development and dissemina- of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of tion of knowledge on all aspects Travel Industry Management’s of the travel industry in the Pa- (TIM School) “Celebrate A Leg- cific. The School specializes in acy in Tourism” annual fund- the Asia-Pacific region; however raiser and silent auction event. its student body and faculty come This year’s “Celebrate A from all over the world. The Legacy in Tourism” will honor School offers quality degree and Peter Schall on November 1 at professional educational pro- 5:30 p.m. in the Coral Ballroom grams including a Bachelor of of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Science Degree with emphasis Schall recently retired as senior on hospitality management, tour- vice president of Hilton’s Hawaii ism management or transporta- region, and managing director tion management, a Master of for the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Science Degree and the e-TIM Schall’s vast contributions to Ha- On-line Graduate Certificate Pro- waii’s visitor industry spanned gram. The School also offers the nearly 20 years, as he headed Executive Development Institute the $100 million renovation of Proceeds from the November 1 for Tourism (EDIT) and the Ha- the Hilton Hawaiian Village in celebration will provide support for a wai`i International Hotel Institute 1988. Before retiring on July 31, lectureship program focused on re- (HIHI), professional training pro- Schall began work on numerous sort management and planning, grams for travel industry execu- projects at the Village, including scholarships, mentoring programs, tives and professionals. The finalizing plans for the Hilton’s and awards. The event is also School is accredited through seventh tower at its landmark known for its stellar lineup of silent 2007 by the ACPHA Kalia Road site: the Grand Wai- auction items including travel pack- (Accreditation Commission for kikian, which is scheduled to ages and accommodations from Programs in Hospitality Admini- open in 2008. around the world. This year, trips to stration) and has received the Hong Kong, Las Vegas, New York, TedQual (Tourism Education During his tenure at Hilton Florida, San Francisco and the Quality) certificate designation by Hawaii, Schall worked closely neighbor islands are being offered in the WTO (World Tourism Organi- with those in the visitor industry, the auction. zation). including the TIM School and its alumni association, TIM Interna- Previous honorees of the tional. As the leading profes- “Celebrate A Legacy in Tourism” sional institution in the develop- event include Dean Emeritus Chuck ment and dissemination of Gee, Governor George Ariyoshi, knowledge on all aspects of the John Brogan, Robert H. Burns, Am- travel industry, the TIM School bassador L.W. “Bill” and Jean Lane, will introduce a resort manage- and Dr. Richard Kelley. ment and planning program in Tickets are $225 per person, or 2006, which Schall has been tables of 10 can be purchased for instrumental in developing its $2,000 or $3,500. For additional curriculum. information, call Lee-Ann Choy at (808) 864-9812.

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Two Key Management Positions Filled at Outrigger's Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki Beach Walk

Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. nue and occupancy growth for this has filled two key management soon-to-open hotel. positions on its opening team for Bee joins the Embassy team the Embassy Suites Hotel- from her most recent position as Re- Waikiki Beach Walk, a new all- gional Market Director-Hawaii, Asia suite hotel that is part of the and Pacific for Orbitz.com, a leading company's $460 million Waikiki online travel company that enables Beach Walk redevelopment. The travelers to search for and purchase hotel, which is owned by Outrig- a broad array of travel products over ger Hotels & Resorts, will be op- the worldwide web, including airline erated by Outrigger under a fran- tickets, lodging, rental cars, cruises chise agreement with Hilton Ho- and vacation packages. tels Corporation, parent com- pany of Embassy Suites Hotels. Prior to Orbitz, Bee spent seven years in hotel operations with Out- Joining General Manager rigger Hotels & Resorts. In 1999, Robert Yeoman in the exciting she was tapped by the company to task of opening Hawaii's first na- be Product Manager for the then tionally branded all-suite hotel is newly introduced OHANA Hotels & Sun Bee, the newly named Di- Resorts brand and was responsible rector of Sales & Marketing, and the Aston Waikiki Shore and the for maintaining and incorporating Aston Coconut Plaza, as well as Dennis Maher, Director of Facil- brand standards throughout the ity Operations. assistant chief engineer for the company's various distribution chan- Aston Waikiki Beach Tower. nels. Maher is a certified engineer- Bee holds a Bachelor's degree ing operations executive by the in Travel Industry Management from American Hotel Motel Associa- Hawaii Pacific University. tion. He also is a certified pool As Director of Facility Opera- manager by the National Swim- tions, Maher is responsible for the ming Pool Foundation and a li- operations and maintenance of all censed boiler plant operator by resort complex facilities of the new the International Society of Boiler Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Beach Walk, including the physical He recently served as President building structure, all mechanical, of the Hawaii Hospitality Associa- electrical, HVAC systems and re- tion Engineers Advisory Council. lated equipment in accordance with When it opens in late 2006, energy conservation and preventa- the Embassy Suites Hotel-Waikiki tive maintenance programs. Beach Walk will be Hawaii's first Maher has over 10 years of con- nationally branded all-suite hotel. struction and remodeling experi- The 880 standard hotel rooms of As Director of Sales and ence. He most recently was the former OHANA Wai- Marketing, Bee is responsible for Director of Engineering at the kiki Village and OHANA the development and implemen- Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Waikiki Tower hotels are tation of comprehensive internal where he coordinated a major being converted into the and external sales and market- $30 million renovation of the two tower, 421-suite Em- ing strategies and related plans property. Prior to that, Maher bassy Suites Hotel- to maximize market share, reve- served as chief engineer for Waikiki Beach Walk.

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Princess Kaiulani Birthday Lei Draping

This weekend marks the archy in 1893, despite her 130th birthday of Victoria Kaiu- diplomatic pleas to Wash- lani Kalaninuiahilapalapa ington to return the Hawai- Kawekiui Lunalilo (1875-1899). ian government to her Princess Kaiulani was third in aunt. Much to the sorrow of line to the Hawaiian throne, and her people, the young prin- the happy event was celebrated cess met with an untimely with gun salutes and tolling bells. death at the age of just 23 When her aunt, Liliuokalani, be- after falling ill with a linger- came Queen, Princess Kaiulani ing cold. was named heir to the throne but A special lei draping never assumed it due to the ceremony at the Princess overthrow of the Hawaiian mon- Kaiulani Statue across from the OHANA East Ho- tel will be held this Satur- day, October 15, 2005, to honor this special Hawaiian princess. A brief program, including oli and songs by Ahahui Kaiulani, will start at 8:30 am. The event is being spon- sored in part by the Mayor’s Office The public is invited to stop on Culture & the Arts and the by for what is sure to be a moving OHANA East Hotel as part of Outrig- event. ger’s ongoing commitment to pre- serving and sharing our islands’ contemporary and ancient culture.

Free Rock & Mineral Show a Rock-Hound's Delight

A 500+ karat emerald, a ta- the world, including some extraordi- hand to talk about these geologi- ble full of opals, a garnet the size narily difficult-to-find items, is being cal treasures. Admission is free. of a softball, a fossil tooth twice presented by Hui Pohaku 'O Hawaii Validated parking of $3 will be as long as your finger from a (Rock and Mineral Society of Ha- available nearby at the OHANA shark the size of a school bus, a waii). Display specimens include East Hotel. For more information, ten-pound lapis lazuli from Af- agate and amethyst geodes; amber; contact, contact Events Manager ghanistan — fascinating speci- large gemstones including emer- Ethan Chang at 808-921-9731. mens like these are the stuff of a alds, opals, garnets and rubies; fos- The Rock & Mineral Show is rock-hound's dreams, and they sils of ancient creatures including sponsored by the Outrigger Wai- will be available for viewing at ammonites, dinosaur tracks, and kiki on the Beach as part of its the Rock & Mineral Show on Oc- shark teeth; meteorites; Chinese ongoing commitment to preserv- tober 22 & 23, 2005, 11 a.m. to 7 stibnites, a wide variety of quartz, ing and sharing our islands' con- p.m., at the Outrigger Waikiki on topaz, stone spheres and much temporary and ancient culture. the Beach. more.

This free display of rocks, Members of the Rock and Min- minerals and fossils from all over eral Society of Hawaii will be on

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Hotel, Museum Collaborate to Showcase Hawaii's Distinctive Quilts Supporters of arts and cul- receive a free autographed quilt ture, and quilters in particular, book. Hotel guests not attending will have an opportunity to mix the workshop may receive a free up a visit to Hawaii with an edu- copy of the Hawaiian ulu quilt pat- cational experience revolving tern created exclusively for the hotel around Hawaii's distinctive quilt- by Serrao. To sign up, visit ing heritage through a collabora- www.poakalani.com, call Poakalani tive effort between the Outrigger at 808-521-1568, or e-mail Cissy Reef on the Beach and the Mis- Serrao at [email protected]. sion Houses Museum. Space is limited. From October 14, 2005, The Mission Houses Museum's through February 4, 2006, the Ho'oulu i ka Nani display will include Mission Houses Museum will approximately two dozen hand- showcase "Ho'oulu i ka Nani, made quilts, some of which are Breadfruit Quilts of Hawaii," a more than a century old, as well as to commemorate one's heritage. special display of hand-made art, legends and recipes using Yet others are so personal in na- historic and contemporary quilts breadfruit as the subject matter. ture that the quilt-owners would featuring one of the most impor- Many of the quilts come from the hang their quilts facing the wall in tant plants in Hawaiian history, private collections of individuals and order to protect the privacy of the the ulu (breadfruit) tree. In con- other museums in Hawaii. Admis- designs from others. junction with this exhibit, the sion to the Mission Houses Mu- "When my father John Serrao Outrigger Reef on the Beach will seum's quilt exhibit is $5 per person, and mother Poakalani went be holding a two-day quilt design and may be visited during normal through the patterns from my workshop on October 20 & 21, museum hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 mother's grandmother, they tore 2005, as well as a free Hawaiian p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. up the ones that had 'no name,' quilt exhibit and demonstration. For more information, call 808-531- meaning the ones for which they The quilt design workshop at 0481 or visit didn't know the story," Cissy Ser- the Outrigger Reef on the Beach www.missionhouses.org. rao said. "There are many com- will be led by John Serrao of Quilting was introduced to Ha- mercial patterns that are available Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt De- waii by American missionaries in the to quilters, but for a special quilt, signs, one of the islands' fore- early 1800s, and subsequently it's important to design your own, most quilt designers. A descen- evolved into its own distinctive art to start your own tradition. That's dent of quilters, Serrao has au- form prized for its intricate and crea- what you're supposed to do." thored four books and taught tive designs. Cherished as family Hawaiian quilts are distin- numerous classes on Hawaiian heirlooms, Hawaiian quilts are sewn guishable by being created on the quilting, and his company has from patterns that are traditionally one-eighth, using a one-piece created more than a thousand inspired by nature such as breadfruit design. Traditional quilts were quilt designs. During the two and ginger plants. However, ac- full-sized and stitched by hand, days of the workshop, the hotel cording to Cissy Serrao of but today, Hawaiian quilting is will also showcase a collection of Poakalani, what makes Hawaiian used to make a wide variety of Hawaiian quilts, available for quilting truly distinctive is the story items, including coasters and viewing by the general public at behind every quilt. cushions, and may be sewn by no charge. Often, Hawaiian quilt stories re- machine. A full-size bed quilt The quilt design workshop volve around celebratory events, sewn in the traditional manner fee is $125 per person, and at- such as weddings or the birth of a can take up to 500 hours to com- tendees who also stay at the new child. Some are created as a plete, and requires at least 10 Outrigger Reef on the Beach will memorial to a deceased relative, or stitches per inch to be considered museum-quality.

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Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show DAILY!

Torch lighting, Wednesdays, October 12th, 19th, makahulali th Hawaiian music 26 : Ainsley Halemanu and Ka Liko Saturday, October 29: Moana and hula shows O Kapalai Chang and the Aloha Boat Days are performed Thursdays: Val Crabbe and Na Show daily at 6:30PM 'Opio O Nanakuli (no show on 6th Sunday, October 30: Kapi'olani – 7:30PM at for parade) Ha'o and Halau Ke Kia'i A'o Hula the Kuhio Fridays: Kale Pawai and Halau Na Beach Hula Pua Mai Ka Lani Mound, near the Duke Kaha- Saturday, October 15: Lili- namoku statue. noe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani FREE. Presented by the City’s O Lilinoe Office of Economic Development Sunday, October 16: Lei- (843-8002) and the Hawaii Tour- momi Ho and Keali'ika'apuni- ism Authority. Schedule subject honua Ke'ena A'o Hula to change without notice. Saturday, October 22: Ma- For the month of October: elia Lobenstein Carter and Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe O Wa'a- Mondays & Tuesdays: "Auntie hila Pudgie" Young & Hawaiian Sere- Sunday, October 23: Shirley naders Recca and Halau Hula 'O Na-

Honolulu Zoo Society Offers Twilight Tours

What's Wild in Waikiki? Take a stroll to the Honolulu Zoo and learn the sort of monkey busi- ness that goes on after hours. Learn about the lives of the Zoo's remarkable citizens. Tours are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday evening! It's a fun evening of education never experienced by day visitors. Special arrangements can be made for large groups. Families are welcome. The tours are ap- propriate for all ages 5 to 105! Please purchase tickets in ad- vance from the Honolulu Zoo Society (HZS) by calling 971- 7195. Prices are $12 adult; $8 for ages 4 to 12; HZS Members pay only $10 per adult and $7 for children! Walk-ups are wel- come if space is available - meet at the Front Entrance at 5:15pm. See www.honzoosoc.org for info.

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Other Waikiki Events Daily: 5:30PM-9:30PM Every Sunday: 8:30AM- Shopping Plaza); 8:30PM- Live Entertainment at 4:00PM, Coconut Weaving 9:15PM Derek Daniels “Island of Moana Terrace (Waikiki (Outrigger Reef on the Beach); Aloha” Performs (International Beach Marriott Resort And 6:00PM-9:00PM, George Kuo, Market Place) Spa); 6:00PM, Torch Light- Martin Pahinui & Aaron Mahi per- ing Ceremony, form (Waikiki Beach Mar- (Renaissance Ilikai); riott Resort and Spa); Every Thursday: 6:15PM-6:45PM, Changing 6:30PM-8:30PM, Soun- 5:00PM-7:00PM, of the King's Guard - Rifle dettes of Hawaii perform Jimmy Kaina on Pi- Drill Exhibition (King's Vil- (Royal Hawaiian Shop- ano (Outrigger Wai- lage) ping Center). kiki on the Beach); 6:00PM-9:00PM, Auntie Monday to Friday: Every Monday: 9:00AM- performs (Waikiki 7:00AM-7:45AM, Rhythms of the 12:00PM, Hawaiian Arts & Beach Marriott Resort Ocean Exercises (Outrigger Crafts (Waikiki Beach Marriott Re- and Spa); 6:00PM-6:15PM, Torch Reef on the Beach); 8:30AM- sort and Spa); 10:00AM Lauhala Lighting Ceremony (Royal Hawai- 4:00PM, Hawaiian Crafter Dem- Weaving (Hilton Hawaiian Village); ian Shopping Center); 6:00PM- onstration & Sale (Outrigger 2:00PM-4:00PM, The Waikiki 8:00PM, Chris Kamaka and Baba Reef on the Swingers (Waikiki Alimoot Perform (Outrigger Wai- Beach); 9:00AM- Community Center); kiki on the Beach); 6:30PM- 1:00PM, Thrift 6:30PM-9:30PM, 8:30PM, Pu`uhonua Performs Shop, Free Admis- Christian & Sani per- (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Cen- sion, 923-1802 form (Waikiki Beach ter); 8:30PM-9:15PM, Derek (Waikiki Commu- Marriott Resort and Daniels "Islands of nity Center) Spa); 8:30PM- Aloha" (International Market 9:15PM, Derek Place). Daniels "Islands of Monday to Satur- Aloha" (International day: 12:00PM, Market Place). Every Friday: 7:00PM-1:00PM, 1:00PM, 6:30PM & 8:15PM, Fish Farmers Market, (Waikiki Com- & Stingray Feeding at the munity Center); 8:00AM-1:00PM, Oceanarium (Pacific Beach Ho- Every Tuesday: 7:00PM-1:00PM, Hawaiian Craft Fair (Pacific tel) Farmers Market, (Waikiki Beach) Community Center); 9:30AM-11:30AM, Hawaiian Thursday to Saturday: Quilt Making (Royal Hawai- Every Saturday: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Kawika and ian Shopping Center); 7:00PM-7:45PM, Derek Friends Hula Show 10:00AM Lei Making, Hula, Daniels “Voyage Through (Renaissance Ilikai) Ukulele (Hilton Hawaiian Polynesia” (Waikiki Town Village); 10:00AM-12:00PM, Hawai- Center); 7:00PM- ian Craft Classes (Waikiki Shopping 10:00PM, Jazz Trio (226 Lewers Friday and Saturday: 7:00PM- Street). 9:30PM, Live jazz entertainment Plaza). in Neptune's Garden Restaurant (Pacific Beach Hotel) Every Wednesday: 6:00PM- Wednesday, October 19: 8:00PM Chris Kamaka & 10:00AM, Medicare drug pre- Baba Alimoot Perform scription presentation, public in- Wednesday to Friday: vited – free, 923-1802 for reser- 5:30PM-7:30PM, Hawaiian (Outrigger Waikiki On The Beach); 6:00PM-7:30PM, vations (Waikiki Community Cen- music and dance perform- ter – Auditorium). ance (DFS Galleria) Ukulele Classes (Waikiki

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Waikiki Parade Watch (courtesy of the City)

NIKETOWN 30K RACE sponsored by RRCA/Mid Pacific Roadrunners Club/ October 16, 2005 Sunday Niketown. The event is expected to have 1,500 runners. It will start at Kalakaua 5:00AM Starts Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Hd Rd., to 18th Ave., to Kilauea 9:00AM Ends Ave., to Waialae Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., turnaround at Keahole St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealaolu Ave., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Hd Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Queen Bandstand/Hon Marathon Fin- ish. Contact: John Simonds 373-3609 For more info visit their website: http:// www.mprrc.com/

October 16, 2005 Sunday BRUNCH ON THE BEACH STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by the Waikiki Improve- 9:00AM Starts ment Assn. The event is expected to have 5,000+ participants. Traffic will be di- 1:30PM Ends verted starting 4 am for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Kaiulani Avenue to Liliuokalani Avenue. Contact: Waikiki Improvement Assn. 923-1094

October 23, 2005 Sunday RACE FOR THE CURE 5K WALK/RUN sponsored by Susan B. Komen Founda- 7:00AM Starts tion. The event is expected to have 7,000+ runners. It will start at near Royal Hawai- 9:30AM Ends ian Band driveway on Monsarrat Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Kaiu- lani Ave., to Ala Wai Blvd., to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Mara- thon Finish near Bandstand. Contact: Susan B Komen Foundation 842-8462 For more info, check out their website: http://www.raceforthecurehawaii.org/

VAL NOLASCO MEMORIAL HALF MARATHON sponsored by RRCA/Mid Pacific November 6, 2005 Sunday Roadrunners Club. The event is expected to have 1,200 runners. It will start at 5:30AM Starts Kalakaua Ave., mauka side Queen Kapiolani Park, to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., 9:00AM Ends to Diamond Hd. Rd., to 18th Ave., to Kilauea Ave., to Waialae Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., turnaround near W. Hind Dr., to Kealahou St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Hd. Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Queen Kapiolani Park Bandstand/Hon Marathon Fin- ish. Contact: John Simonds 373-3609 For more info, visit their website: http:// www.mprrc.org/

The above is based on the most current information available from the event organizers as of the date of this publica- tion. For more information, call the Department of Transportation Services, 808-527-6009.

Waikiki Improvement If you would like to share news with other Association members of WIA, please send your info to [email protected] or fax to 923-2622. 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 760 Honolulu, HI 96815 Check out our monthly calendar of free activities at: Phone: (808) 923-1094 Fax: (808) 923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com [email protected]

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