Volume VII, No. 16 Waikiki Improvement Association Apr.20, 2006 — Apr. 27, 2006

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Waikiki’s Beaches Are Safe!

Officials from both the City and the State spoke that bacteria levels have returned to where they yesterday to the Board of Directors of the Waikiki were before the sewage spill. Improvement Association on the condition of Other board members expressed concern about Waikiki’s beaches. In attendance at yesterday’s the bacteria levels within the sand. In response, board meeting were Watson Okubo of the Clean Okubo quoted the 2005 State of the Beach Report: Water Branch of the State Department of Health Bacteria and Sand, by the Clean Beaches Council: and Ross Tanimoto of the City Department of “At present . . . there is no conclusive link between Environmental Services. Both Mr. Okubo and Mr. bacteria in sand and human health.” He stressed, Tanimoto provided a wealth of information, much of however, that this is an area where little is known it very technical in nature. and further study is needed. Okubo and Tanimoto described the sequence of The board expressed its great appreciation to events that led to the recent closing of Waikiki’s the City and State employees who worked tirelessly beaches, beginning with the heavy rains leading to to bring us back to where we are today, where the sewer line break and sewage spill, followed by Waikiki’s beaches are back to where they were the closing of the beaches and the monitoring that before the sewer break. Rick Egged, President of was performed before they were reopened. They WIA, summarized for all those present when he also described the tough decisions that had to be stated that the primary concern of the board and the made throughout this ordeal. members of WIA is the health and safety of the Okubo gave a detailed description of which visitors and residents who enjoy Waikiki’s beaches. bacteria are monitored and why they are monitored. WIA will continue to work with the City, the State, He also explained that many other factors contribute and other concerned community groups to ensure to bacteria levels. Basically, any time organic the safety of our beaches. material is washed into the ocean, bacteria levels rise. Are the waters off Waikiki safe for swimming? That was the big question on everyone’s mind. When asked by Maki Kuroda of Waikiki Trolley as to how her staff should respond to questions about Waikiki’s beaches, Mr. Okubo responded that “Waikiki’s beaches are safe.” He went to on to say

Inside this issue:

Hawaiian Telcom Presents “Sunset on the Beach” 2 Volunteers Prepare for Earth Day Activities 5

Hawaiian Nostalgia Emerges Anew with Outrigger 3 Other Waikiki Events 7

Halekulani Inaugurates “Spirited” Dinners 4 Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show 8

Aloha Street Wins Pa‘i Awards 4 Waikiki Parade Watch 8

Hawaiian Telcom Presents “Sunset on the Beach” and Celebrates Healthy Families with Great Family Movies

Hawaiian Telcom and Prevent Child Abuse In addition to the great live entertainment from Hawai‘i celebrate healthy families this weekend at Son Caribe on Saturday and Tradewinds on Sun- “Sunset on the Beach” as they feature fantastic day, there will also be fun games and prizes, free fun for the whole family and screen two Academy blue ribbons to promote child abuse prevention, and Award-winning films - “Wallace & Gromit: Curse of lots of child-safety information. the Were-Rabbit” (Best Animated Feature) and On Sunday, April 23rd, Mayor Mufi Hannemann the epic “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the and Lei Day presenting sponsor Hawaiian Electric Witch, and the Wardrobe” (Best Make-Up) on April Company (HECO) and co-sponsor ResortQuest Ha- 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Prevent Child Abuse wai‘i will present the 2006 Lei Day Queen, Sharla Hawai‘i is the local Chapter of Prevent Child Ku‘ualohapumehana Ka‘eo (not the court – they will Abuse America and Partners for Preven- all be dancing at Merrie Monarch) who will perform tion. “Sunset on the Beach” is the highlight of the a hula for the audience. On Saturday and Sunday, month-long series of events to observe Child Lei Day organizers will also share Abuse Prevention Month in April. Continued on page 3

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Hawaiian Nostalgia Emerges Anew with Outrigger

On May 12 and 13, 2006, a series of special events in and around the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach blends ’s romantic past with its alluring present, and offers travelers a fun way to enjoy the best of Hawaii’s yesterday and today. Events kick off on Friday, May 12, 2006, with “Collectible Aloha Wear,” part of a new collectible Hawaiiana series sponsored by the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Guests are welcome to view, learn about, and purchase a wide range of items bearing aloha patterns including vintage aloha shirts and accessories. On hand will be one of the islands’ foremost professional collectors of vintage and rare aloha shirts, available to answer questions or just “talk story,” -- a fitting way to spend an “Aloha Friday” in Hawaii. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. The following day, Outrigger Waikiki celebrates Hawaii’s beloved ukulele with “Ukulele Jam” and a special display of collectible ukulele at the hotel. Ukulele Jam is a free and fun session with one of Hawaii’s top ukulele artists. Participants are invited to bring along their instrument to this educational workshop. The ukulele events are a collaboration with the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii. Workshop is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; collectible ukulele display will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. The special events sponsored by the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach are part of the Kalakaua Experience, a year-round series of educational guest programs about Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage, both contemporary and traditional. Programs include festive special events and fascinating workshops covering a broad range of topics such as Hawaiian history, music and dance, healing, ocean voyaging, warrior arts, crafts and fine artwork, island cuisine, the environment, lei- making and more. Many of the programs feature “Sunset on the Beach” (from page 2) hands-on learning, and are free to registered guests of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach on the island of all the exciting news about the 2006 Lei Day Cele- , and Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort on bration on May 1st, 9 a.m.~5 p.m., at the Kapi‘olani Hawaii’s Big Island. Bandstand. For more information about Ukulele Jam and Our craft vendors start the day off around 9:00 Collectible Hawaiiana events, contact Ethan a.m. Food booths open at 4:00 p.m. Live entertain- Chang, events and activities manager, Outrigger ment starts at 5:00 p.m., and the movie will screen Waikiki on the Beach, at 808-921-9731. after sunset, approximately 7:00 p.m.

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Halekulani Inaugurates Dale Degroff ‘Spirited’ Dinners

Halekulani, one of the world’s finest The menu was prepared by Halekulani Execu- and most acclaimed luxury resorts tive Chef Daryl Fujita and will highlight a variety of known for innovative guest experi- Pacific-rim flavors fused with global influences and ences, is pairing fine cuisine with paired to perfection with fine cocktails. The Spirit lavish cocktails at the property’s Dinner will begin with an elaborate passed hors inaugural Dale DeGroff Spirited d'oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. at Halekulani’s Dinner to be held on Friday, April Garden Terrace lanai featuring Ahi tataki Crackers 28, 2006. Hosted by the “King of Cocktails” Dale and Oyster and Caviar Shooters paired with a DeGroff, the six-course meal adds a new twist to French 75, a blend of brandy, champagne, lemon traditional dining by blending the best of pacific juice and simple syrup. fusion fare with inventive, well-balanced cocktails The sit down dinner begins at 7 p.m., offering an designed to accentuate each course. A seat to exquisite menu: Kona Kampachi Ceviche with Mi- this coveted dinner is available at $150. cro Greens and a Yuzu and Basil Emulsion matched “While most culinary connoisseurs are accus- with a Yuzu Vodka Gimlet; Creamy Artichoke Soup tomed to pairing food with wines, we sought to and Lump Crab Soufflé paired with a Fino Sherry reinvent this approach by utilizing the talents of based Adonis Cocktail; Herb Roasted Kobe Style our Director of Beverage Arts – In Residence, Beef served with Braised Endive and a Morel Mush- Dale DeGroff,” said Janis Clapoff, General Man- room Sauce and a Blood and Sand Cocktail, which ager of Halekulani. “The result is a fun and unique mixes equal parts of scotch, cherry heering, sweet experience that will give Halekulani guests the op- vermouth and orange juice. portunity to stimulate their palates with something For more information and reservations, please truly innovative and memorable.” call (808) 931-5040. Ticket prices are inclusive of all taxes and gratuities. Complimentary valet parking provided, courtesy of Halekulani.

Aloha Street Wins Two Pa‘i Awards From Hawaii Publishers Association

On March 30, Aloha Street was presented with ”We are honored to be recognized by the repu- two prestigious Pa’i Awards at the Hawaii Publish- table Hawaii Publishers Association and aim to con- ers Association’s Annual Luncheon. tinue producing quality Japanese language publica- Each year the HPA recognizes excellence in tions,” said Jim Ueno, president of Aloha Street. the areas of journalism, photography, design and “We appreciate the efforts of our creative production publication in 35 different categories of awards. crew in Hawaii and Japan who strive to achieve a Judging criteria was based on overall complete- high standard on all of our projects.” ness of coverage, effective design and layout, and Aloha Street, brainchild of the multi-media cor- effective use of artwork and graphic design. poration Wincubic, began in 1999 and is spearhead- Aloha Street magazine was awarded first ing some of Hawaii’s most modern Japanese travel place in the category of a Japanese language marketing with a Web site called aloha-street.com publication with an annual circulation of over and a free Japanese language publication called 500,000. Judges remarked that Aloha Street pro- Aloha Street magazine. The company’s innovative vides “a unique peek into local culture with snap- “media-mix” informs the Japanese visitor pre, dur- shots into locals-only places and interesting in- ing, and post visit to Hawai‘i. depth interviews with local personalities…an ex- For more information call Wincubic directly at cellent introduction to Hawaii.” (808) 593-9463 or email [email protected].

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Volunteers Prepare for Saturday’s Earth Day Activities

Earth Day 2006 will feature outreach in action Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor Center. as hundreds of volunteers will participate in water- 9 a.m., meet on the Ewa side of Battery Randolph at shed work projects in Palolo, Manoa, Makiki and Fort DeRussy. Waikiki on Saturday (April 22, 2006). Most of the · Moi Restocking: Hosts: State Department of projects begin at 9 a.m. Land and Natural Resources, Waikiki Aquarium, Together, City, State Department of Land and City and County of . 11 a.m., meet at the Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Waikiki Aquarium. neers, will mobilize other government agencies For more information, go to and the volunteers to participate in projects that www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com will include storm drain stenciling, Adopt-A- Stream/Adopt-A-Block stream and neighborhood Each volunteer will receive a free Earth Month t- cleanups, Adopt-A-Park mulching projects and shirt for participating. The City relies on volunteers two projects involving fish. and community groups for continued support of beautification efforts in our parks, streams, Staging locations are sites that serve as head- neighborhoods and open spaces. Individuals can quarters for volunteers on Earth Day. Volunteers make a difference. who have not signed up with a local project site can go to any of the staging locations below to The City Department of Environmental Services, learn more. Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry, and Department of Facility Mainte- STAGING LOCATIONS nance support participating agencies and organiza- · Palolo Stream Adopt-A-Stream Cleanup: tions with project coordination in the form of tools, Host: City Department of Environmental Services safety supplies and information, debris disposal, wa- (ENV). Adoptee: Chaminade University. 9 a.m., ter and marketing support. meet in front of St. Louis School’s Gerber Field For more information, contact Iwalani Sato, City House. Department of Environmental Services, 692-5208; · Manoa Stream Adopt-A-Stream Cleanup: Mark Matsunaga, Office of the Mayor, 527-5767; Host: City Department of Environmental Services. Deborah Ward, State Department of Land and Natu- Adoptee: Malama O Manoa. 9 a.m., meet at the ral Resources, 587-0320; Dino Buchanan or Joe Woodlawn Bridge. Bonfiglio, Army Corps of Engineers, 438-9862. · Armored Catfish Roundup: Hosts: State De- partment of Land and Natural Resources and the Honolulu Aquarium Society. 10:30 a.m., meet at the East Manoa Road Bridge. · Makiki Stream Adopt-A-Stream Cleanup: Host: City Department of Environmental Services. Adoptee: Makiki Stream Stewards. 8:30 am, meet at South King and Kalakaua. · Ala Moana Beach Park Adopt-A-Park Cleanup: Host: City Department of Parks and Recreation. 9 a.m., meet at the Ala Moana Beach Park Diamond Head Concession. · Ala Moana Boulevard Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup: Host: State Department of Transporta- tion. Adoptee: Hilton Hawaiian Village. 7:30 a.m., meet at Kakaako Waterfront Park. · Fort DeRussy Beach Cleanup: Host: Army

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Entertainers and Food Vendors Wanted

WIA is seeking entertainers and food vendors interested in participating in Sunset on the Beach events. Entertainers may contact Janet Maduli, Mt. Kalihi Productions, at 282-5577. Food vendors please call Mike Rossell, Production Hawaii, at 832-7878.

Honolulu Zoo Society Offers Twilight Tours

What's Wild in Waikiki? Take a stroll to the Honolulu Zoo and learn the sort of monkey business 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 appropriate for all ages 5 to 105! Please purchase tickets in advance 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 welcome 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: 4:30PM-5:30PM, Star of Every Wednesday: 6:00PM-8:00PM Chris Honolulu's Pier-Side Hula Show - Free! Kamaka & Baba Alimoot Perform (Outrigger Waikiki (Fronting the Star of Honolulu at Aloha On The Beach). Tower Marketplace, Pier 8); 5:30PM-9:30PM Every Thursday: 5:00PM-7:00PM, Jimmy Kaina Live Entertainment at Moana Terrace on Piano (Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach); 6:00PM- (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort And Spa); 9:00PM, Auntie Genoa Keawe performs (Waikiki 6:00PM, Torch Lighting Ceremony, Beach Marriott Resort and Spa); 6:00PM-8:00PM, (Renaissance Ilikai); 6:15PM-6:45PM, Chris Kamaka and Baba Alimoot Perform (Outrigger Changing of the King's Guard - Rifle Drill Waikiki on the Beach); 6:30PM- 8:30PM, Puuhonua Exhibition (King's Village); 7:00PM-10:00PM, Performs (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center); Live Jazz at Deep Blue (Hyatt Regency 8:30PM-9:15PM, Derek Daniels "Islands of Waikiki) Aloha" (International Market Place). Monday to Friday: 7:00AM-7:45AM, Rhythms of Every Friday: 7:00AM-1:00PM, the Ocean Exercises (Outrigger Reef on the Farmers Market, (Waikiki Beach); 8:30AM-4:00PM, Hawaiian Crafter Community Center); 8:00AM- Demonstration & Sale (Outrigger Reef on the 1:00PM, Hawaiian Craft Fair Beach); 9:00AM-1:00PM, Thrift Shop, Free (Pacific Beach) Admission, 923-1802 (Waikiki Community Center)

Monday to Saturday: 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 6:30PM & Every Saturday: 7:00PM- 8:15PM, Fish & Stingray 7:45PM, Derek Daniels “Voyage Feeding at the Oceanarium Through Polynesia” (Waikiki Town (Pacific Beach Hotel) Center); 7:00PM-10:00PM, Jazz Trio (226 Lewers Street). Thursday to Saturday: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Kawika and Friends Hula Show (Renaissance Ilikai) Sunday, April 23: 2:00PM- Friday and Saturday: 7:00PM-9:30PM, Live jazz 3:00PM, Royal Hawaiian Band entertainment in Neptune's Garden Restaurant (Kapi`olani Park Bandstand) (Pacific Beach Hotel) Tuesday, April 25: 12:30PM, Every Sunday: 7:30AM, Marathon Royal Hawaiian Band (Waikiki Clinic (KP); 6:00PM-9:00PM, Hula Mound) George Kuo, Martin Pahinui & Aaron Saturday, April 19: 6:30PM-8:30PM, Salute to Mahi perform (Waikiki Beach Youth Parade-2, Ft. DeRussy to Kapi`olani Park. Marriott Resort and Spa). Thursday, April 20: 6:00PM-6:00PM, Celebration Every Monday: 9:00AM-12:00PM, Hawaiian Arts & of Youth Parade-2, Ft. DeRussy to Kapi`olani Park. Crafts (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa); 2:00PM-4:00PM, The Waikiki Swingers (Waikiki Saturday, April 29: 4:00PM-10:00PM, Waikiki Community Center); 6:30PM-9:30PM, Christian & Spam Jam – Entertainment, Food Booths and Sani perform (Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and SPAM! Spa); 8:30PM-9:15PM, Derek Daniels "Islands of Until April 30, 2006: 11:30AM-2:00PM, Star of Aloha" (International Market Place). Honolulu Premier Whale Watch Cruise (departs Every Tuesday: 7:00AM-1:00PM, Farmers Market, from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, call 983- (Waikiki Community Center); 9:30AM-11:30AM, 7827) Hawaiian Quilt Making (Royal Hawaiian Shopping

Center); 10:00AM-12:00PM, Hawaiian Craft Classes (Waikiki Shopping Plaza).

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Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show DAILY!

Torch lighting, For the month of April: Hawaiian music and Mondays & Tuesdays: "Auntie Pudgie" Young & hula shows are Hawaiian Serenaders performed daily at 6:30PM – 7:30PM Wednesdays: Ainsley Halemanu and Ka Liko O Kapalai from February through Thursdays: Val Crabbe and Na 'Opio O Nanakuli October at the Kuhio Fridays: Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Beach Hula Mound, near the Duke Saturday, April 22: Coline Aiu and Halau Hula O Maiki Kahanamoku statue. Sunday, April 23: Ainsley Halemanu and Ka Liko O FREE. Presented by Kapalai the City’s Office of Saturday, April 29: Lilinoe Lindsey and Ka Pa Nani O Economic Development (843-8002) and Lilinoe the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Sunday, April 30: Shirley Recca and Halau Hula 'O Schedule subject to change without notice. Namakahulali

Waikiki Parade Watch (courtesy of the City)

April 20, 2006 Thursday CELEBRATION OF YOUTH PARADE-2 sponsored by PPF Hawaii. The event 6:00PM Starts will have 400 marchers, 10 vehicles, 3 bands. It will start at Ft. DeRussy, to 8:00PM Ends Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave.,to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Streets will be closing at 5:30pm. Contact: Nate Taosoga 368- 3627, Fax: 944-0955

April 23, 2006 Sunday STARBUCKS AIDS WALK FOR LIFE sponsored by Life Foundation. The event 9:00AM Starts is expected to have 2,000 participants. It will start at Kapiolani Park Band Stand, 11:00AM End to Kalakaua Ave., to jogging path and cross to the mauka side., to Paki Ave. jogging/bike path, to Kapahulu Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish line. Contact Catherina Pudwill 521-2437, Ext. 250 Fax: 521- 1279, For more info, visit their website: http://www.aidswalkhawaii.org/

April 29, 2006 Saturday WAIKIKI SPAM JAM STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by AT Marketing. The 4:00PM Starts event is expected to have 8,000+ participants. Traffic will be diverted starting 2 10:00PM Ends pm for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Seaside Ave. to Kaiulani Avenue. Contact: AT Marketing 926-1447, Fax: 926-1448, For more info, check their website: www.at-marketing.net

The above is based on the most current information available from the event organizers as of the date of this publication. 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 E-mail:

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