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Volume VII, No. 16 Waikiki Improvement Association Apr.20, 2006 — Apr. 27, 2006 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire 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 PVaogluem 2e VII, No. 16 Page 2 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire 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 Hawaii’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- Oahu, 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. PVaogluem 3e VII, No. 16 Page 3 Waikiki Wiki-Wiki Wire 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.