Volume IX, No. 38 Waikīkī Improvement Association September 18—24, 2008
Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire
Waikīkī Homeless Outreach
Pupukahi I Holomua (Unite to move forward)
White sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, tropical breezes and palm trees are usually the first thoughts that come to mind when most people think of Waikīkī. We live and do business in paradise, but not everyone is on vacation. There are hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Waikīkī every day.
But, we’ve taken a step n the right direction – together.
Through the generosity and vision of the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association (WBIDA), Waikiki Health Center’s Care-A-Van Program was able to hire a social worker to help the homeless in Waikīkī.
Together with other Care-A-Van staff members, the Waikiki Social Worker used all of the Center’s services – medical care, behavioral health counseling and social services – and provided referrals for job and shelter assistance, substance abuse treatment and other help.
The main objective was to develop trusting relationships with people living on the streets of Waikīkī that would allow them to accept services and ensure ongoing management of their chronic conditions.
Working under the supervision of Care-A-Can Program Director, Darlene Hein, the Waikiki Social Worker also served as a contact person for Waikīkī business owners, residents, police and others so that many sectors of the community could join forces to help homeless families and individuals get the care and services they need.
If you need assistance with an individual who is homeless, please call the Waikiki Social Worker at 295-09608 or Darlene Hein, Program Director at 295-9605. Continued on page 3
Inside this issue:
Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Presents Its September 2 WIA Annual Meeting 5 Kupuna & Master Artisan Series Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa Aloha Festivals Announces 2008 Floral Parade 3 6 Appoints New Beverage Managers Competition Results
Waikīkī International Food Fest 4 Sunday Showcase at Waikīkī Beach Walk 7
“Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special” at 5 Upcoming Street Closures 8 Park Shore Waikiki
. . . and MORE Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Presents Its September Kupuna & Master Artisan Series
Program to Share Hawaiian Culture through Art with Renowned Crafter Annie Kanahele
WHAT: Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani’s Kupuna & Master Artisan Series September workshop
WHEN: Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ka‘iulani Room
WHERE: Saturday, September 20 at 9 a.m. at the Dolphin Lanai
Visitors and residents of the islands are invited to join in on a unique Hawaiian cultural experience as renowned Hawaiian artisan Annie Kanahele shares her gift of Ni‘ihau shell lei making at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.
Sheraton’s Kupuna & Master Artisan Series offers an opportunity to take a look back into history and have fun while learning about Hawaii’s rich cultural history. In this workshop, participants are encouraged to participate and learn from some of Hawai‘I’s most well-respected master artisans. Kanahele will be offering guests a hands-on experience in creating beautiful shell leis, as well as an opportunity to view some of Kanahele’s finest creations.
Acknowledging the importance of offering visitors a Hawaiian sense of place, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani General Manager Fred Orr said, “It is very important to Sheraton to honor and share the Hawaiian culture with visitors as this will give them the foundation for broadening their interest in and love of the islands. Sheraton has always had a rich history of perpetuating the aloha spirit to our guests so the Kupuna & Master Artisan Series is a great way to continue sharing the Hawaiian culture and enhancing the visitor experience.”
Kanahele is a humble, spiritual and soft-spoken woman from the island of Ni‘ihau. Raised on the “forbidden island,” she learned to make Ni‘ihau shell leis at a young age. A multi-talented woman, she has long been respected for her perpetuation of Hawaiian culture through the creation of Ni‘ihau shell leis, singing and composing Hawaiian songs on her ukulele, the teaching of hula to senior citizens, and, as a native speaker of the Hawaiian language, her teaching of the Hawaiian language to young children. In 2001, Kanahele and Ilei Beniamina won two prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano awards – the Hawaiian Language Performance of the Year and Religious Album of the Year for Na Himeni Ho‘omaika‘i I Ke Akua. The following year in 2002, Kanahele received her third Na Hoku Hanohano award for Religious Album of the Year for Na Leo O Ke Kula Ni‘ihau O Kekaha.
Any inquiries about the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani or Sheraton’s Kupuna and Master Artisan series should contact Kanani Okuda at 808-922-5811.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa Appoints New Beverage Managers
The Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa has promoted Eric Armenti to beverage manager and Terrence Kim has been named assistant beverage manager. In his new position, Armenti will supervise a staff of 90 people, and oversee banquets operations, scheduling, ordering, entertainment, product placement, special projects, new outlet changes, and promotions of some of the resort’s various venues such as the Rainbow Lanai, Hau Tree Lanai, Ocean View Terrace, and Tropics Bar and Beach Café.
Armenti (right) has more than 12 years of food and beverage experience. His hospitality experience includes a hospitality internship at Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino, a position he held for a year. Prior to that, Armenti was the store manager for Camplain Liquors in New Jersey.
Armenti joined Hilton Hawaiian Village in 2004 as a food and beverage cashier. In 2005, he became a management trainee in the food and beverage department and was later promoted in March 2006 to assistant beverage manager. Armenti holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He also attended East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania where he studied hotel and restaurant management curriculum.
Kim brings with him over nine years of restaurant management experience, including positions at the House Without a Key and Orchids restaurants in the Halekulani Hotel. His six years of store management experience was gained at McDonald’s of Hawaii. He joined Hilton Hawaiian Village in May 2005 as a restaurant manager of Village Steak & Seafood.
Kim holds a degree in hospitality management from the Denver Business College in Honolulu.
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Donations are welcome and can come in all shape and sizes. Here are a few things that will make a big difference to our homeless clients: Canned & dry food, clothing & shoes, hygiene supplies, back packs, sleeping bags & blankets.
SINCE AUBUST 2007, the Waikiki Social Worker has made a real difference in our community. She has seen 268 clients 558 times. · 16 clients are now sheltered · 9 clients are employed · 9 clients are receiving drug/alcohol treatment · 5 clients have a case manager helping them
In a typical month, Waikiki Homeless Outreach assists approximately 50 clients with food, hygiene, medical services and counseling and referral programs.
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Waikīkī International Food Fest
The public is invited to the annual Waikiki International Food Fest A Fundraiser of The Rotary Club of Waikīkī
· Enjoy Exquisite Array of Epicurean Delicacies from Around the World · Music for Listening and Dancing by Rubber Soul · Fabulous Silent Auction
Pacific Beach Hotel - Grand Ballroom Saturday, October 11, 20086:00 pm $100.00 per person
Includes Self Parking and One Standard Drink
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (808) 395-2290 or email: [email protected] www.waikikirotary.org
Menu includes:
French Market Station: A Selection of Imported & Domestic Cheeses, Artisan Breads & Crackers, Pates & Gallantines, Tropical “Cumberland” Relish”, Champagne Wine Fruit Gelee & Assorted Nuts
Mediterranean Station: Pasta Bar – Angel Ribbon Bundles With Choice of Sauces, Hamakua Mushroom Alfredo, Sundried Tomato Pesto Marinara & Bolognese, Tapas Bar – Basket of Grilled Flatbreads & Chioce of Marinated Appetizer Toppings, Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers With Garlic & Anchovy, Caponata Relish With Marcona Almonds Grape Tomatoes, Olives & Feta in White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Grilled Baby Calamari With Yuzu & Pesto, Smoked Artichoke, White Bean & Asparagus “Salad”, Fingerling Potato With Caramelized Onion, Proscuitto & Truffle Oil
Bavarian Oktoberfest Station: Grilled Bratwurst & Bockwurst Sausage On Gundelsheim Sauerkraut, Grilled Veal and Pork Sausage, Sauerbraten, Tender Marinated German Pot Roast laced with a sauce flavored with Ginger Snaps, German Potato Salad, Hot Potato Salad prepared German Style
Home In The Islands Station: Iced Poke Bar – A Variety Of Poke Styles Served by Chef, Condiment Bar with Selection of Gourmet Island Sea Salts, Togarashi-Miso Tako, Kim Chee ‘ahi, Housemade Pipikaula, Lomi Tomato & Sea Asparagus, Polynesian Style Ceviche With Kukui Nut Inamona, Haleakala Shrimp Skewers, Seaweed & Crabcake Stuffing, Coco-Macadamia Nut Crust Plum Wine-Sweet Chili Lacquer
Southeast Asia Station: Pho Soup Station, Rice Noodles, Condiments & Hot Vietnamese Consomme, Vegetarian Summer Rolls, Served With Lemon Verbena-Pineapple Nouc Cham, Dim Sum Station, Assorted Steamed & Crisp Fried Asian Dumplings
Carnival Station: Brandade Fritters, Smoked Tomato-Harissa Remoulade, Chef Carving Station – BBQ Steak, Served With Chimichurri Sauce & Papaya-Mango Mojo, Vegetarian Empanadas
Cosmopolitan Dessert Station: Assorted Petite Fours & French Pastries, East-Wesy Halo Halo Martini With Okinawan Sweet Potato Gelato, Mini Stuffed Malasadas “Hawai’I”, Assorted Chocolates
Freshly Brewed Kona Blend Coffee, Freshly Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Hot Teas, and Iced Tea
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“Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special” at Park Shore Waikiki
Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced that Park Shore Waikiki is offering a ‘Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special’ for $99 per night for a city view room with a double upgrade to ocean view effective immediately.
“It’s a great rate for the choice location we offer,” said Terry Dowsett, General Manager of the hotel. “Park Shore Waikiki is situated on the corner of Kalākaua and Kapahulu Avenues – probably the best intersection in Waikīkī, with the beach, Honolulu Zoo and Kapi‘olani Park all just across the street and easy access in and out of Waikīkī.”
Besides the great $99 rate with a double room upgrade, the ‘Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special’ also includes:
· Complimentary daily valet parking (1 vehicle) · One Starbucks® Coffee certificate per room per day … there’s a Starbucks® location within the hotel premises for convenient redemption · 4 pm late checkout (based on availability)
The ‘Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special’ is available through November 15, 2008. The rate quoted is for single or double occupancy, plus taxes and the special cannot be combined with any other offer.
Park Shore Waikiki is currently part of the Aqua Lite Line. This is a non-smoking hotel with valet parking, concierge services, and complimentary WiFi in lobby and second floor. Guest rooms feature private lanais, many offering postcard views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. It is across the street from the beach and Honolulu Zoo and in easy walking distance to Kapiolani Park and Bandstand, Waikiki Shell, nightlife, shopping and restaurants, including two that are located on property.
For reservations, customers must ask for the “Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special’ when calling Aqua toll free at 1-866-406-2782 or the Park Shore Waikiki direct at 808-923-0411.
Mark your calendar for …
Waikīkī Improvement Association’s 2008 Annual Membership Meeting Waikovemenociation Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pauhana at the Waikiki Nei Theatre, in the Royal Hawaiian Center
It’s our 40th Anniversary!
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Aloha Festivals Announces 2008 Floral Parade Competition Results
Equestrian Unit Division
Pā‘ū Marshall: Fermin Bantolina Pā‘ū Queen: Sundra Ornellas
John & Lita Cook Perpetual Trophy: Most Outstanding Pā‘ū Unit—Island of O‘ahu
Individual Pā‘ū Unit Awards Governor’s Award – Island of O‘ahu President’s Award – Island of Hawai‘i Mo‘i Award – Island of Moloka‘i Ambassador’s Award – Island of Kaho‘olawe
Hawaii Pā‘ū Riders Perpetual Trophy: Most Outstanding Pā‘ū Princess—Heavenly Cook-Kamakeeaina
In Memory of Lita Lowea Cook Perpetual Trophy: Most Outstanding Page—Isaac Miruentes
John & Lita Cook Perpetual Trophy: Most Outstanding Pooper Scooper Unit— Island of Lāna‘i
Individual Pooper Scooper Awards: Most Original – Island of Lāna‘i Most Comical – Island of Kaho‘olawe Aloha Spirit – Island of Kaho‘olawe
Floral Float Division
Grand Sweepstakes Award—Hawaiian Airlines Governor's Award—Hula Hālau Ka No‘eau – Kumu Hula Pili Pang President's Award—sland of O‘ahu, Keali‘ika‘apunihonua Ke‘ena A‘o Hula – Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho Mayor's Award—Hu‘i Ho‘omalu, Partners in Development Board of Directors Award—Island of Hawai‘i, Kuini Pi‘olani Hawaiian Civic Club
Marching Band Division 1st Place – Sacred Hearts Academy 2nd Place – Kamehameha Schools Warrior Band and Color Guard 3rd Place – Moanalua High School Marching Band
Inaugural Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band—Hawaiian March Competition
1st Place - $500 Waipahu High School; Joe Pacheco – Director
2nd Place - $350 Castle High School; Arnold Alconcel – Director
3rd Place - $250 Holy Family Academy; Eric Bloch – Director
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Sunday Showcase at Waikiki Beach Walk® Continues with Great Line-Up of Island Talent
Waikiki Beach Walk’s popular “Sunday Showcase” music series continues in September and October with a line up of some of Hawaii’s top island performers. The free weekly program takes place every Sunday afternoon, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., on the Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, located at 226 Lewers Street.
September 21- Aunty Nikki Hines (Hawaiian) Let living island treasure Nikki Hines serenades you with her local stylings. A veteran of the Hawai‘i music scene, the melodious voice of Aunty Nikki Hines will remind you of simpler times. Her homecoming to Waikīkī at the closing of Aloha week is a treat, as she shares her songs and stories of Old Hawaii in a way that only she can.
Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same-day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk merchant.
Waikīkī Hula Show at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound
Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows are Friday, Sept 19 – Kale Pawai and Halau Na Pua Mai performed nightly except Mondays, 6:30PM – Ka Lani 7:30PM, by Hawaii's finest hula hālau (troupes) and Hawaiian performers at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, Saturday, Sept 20 – Shirley Recca and Halau Hula O near Duke Kahanamoku statue, beachside Uluniu & Namakahulali Kalākaua Ave. in Waikīkī. Sunday, Sept 21 – Twyla Mendez and Halau Na Pua These are outdoor performances with seating on the ‘Ale grass or on beach chairs or beach mats. Cameras are welcome.
Presented by the City’s Office of Economic Development (843-8002) and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. FREE. Schedule subject to change without notice.
For September
Mondays: No show
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Joan "Aunty Pudgie" Young and Puamelia
Wednesdays: Ainsley Halemanu and Hula Halau Ka Liko Ka Palai
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Waikīkī parade watch (courtesy of the City)
September 21, 2008 Sunday NIKETOWN 5K RUN/WALK sponsored by Niketown Honolulu. The event is 7:00AM Starts expected to have 8,000+ runners. It will start at Kalākaua Ave./Olohana St., to 9:00AM Ends Kalākaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Kapahulu Ave., to Kalākaua Ave., end on Kalākaua Ave./Kalaimoku St. Kalākaua Ave. all lanes will be closed and traffic diverted to Kūhiō Ave. at approx 6:30 am. Contact: Alan Sunio 753- 1999, Fax: 455-7574, E-mail: [email protected]
September 28, 2008 Sunday HONOLULU CENTURY BIKE RIDE sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League. The 6:15AM Starts event expected to have 4,000+ cyclists. It will start at Waikīkī Shell Parking Lot at 2:00PM Ends Kapi‘olani Park, to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave., to Elepaio St., to Kilauea Ave., to Kalaniana‘ole Hwy., to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Kealahou St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., 25 milers turnaround at Sandy Beach to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealahou St., to Hawaii Kai Dr., to Lunalilo Home Rd., to Wailua St., to Keahole St., to Hawaii Kai Dr., and return to start, others continue, to Kalanianaole Hwy, to Hihimanu St., to Ahiki St., to Waikupanaha St., to Kumuhau St., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Keolu Dr., to Papalani St., to Ka Awakea St., to Kailua Rd., to Kainalu Dr., 50 milers turnaround at Kailua Intermediate School and return to start, others continue, to Kainalu DR., to Kainui Dr., to N. Kalaheo Ave., to Kaneohe Bay Dr., to Kamehameha Hwy., 75 milers turnaround at King Intermediate School and return to start, others continue, to Kamehameha Hwy., 100 milers turnaround at Swanzy Beach Park and return to start. Kalanianaole Hwy will be coned one curb lane, each direction, from Ainakoa Ave. to Lunalilo Home Rd. Contact: John Climaldi or Amanda Andrae 735-5756, Fax: 735-7989, For more info, visit their website: http://www.hbl.org/
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.
If you would like to share news with other Waikīkī Improvement 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 website at: Phone: 808-923-1094 Fax: 808-923-2622 www.waikikiimprovement.com
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