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Week of Friday, July 31, 2015 | Vol. 3, No. 31

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‘HEIVA I KAUAI’ SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT KAPAA BEACH PARK

E hele mai a e pili pu kakou (Come join us) Four days of Family, Farming, Food and Fun!

KIUC Keiki Talent Showcase 21-24 August 13-16 Vidinha Stadium

Ages 6-16 Enter your keiki today at kauaifarmfair.org See kauai’s talented keiki perform Saturday, August 15th Entertainment Tent • 1pm- 2pm

Cash Prizes!

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OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK IN THIS TODAY

HCT AFTER DARK 7 P.M. PUHI THEATRICAL WAREHOUSE Hawaii Children’s Theater After Dark presents the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical drama, “Next to Normal.”

246-8985 MOVIE NIGHT 7 P.M. KAUAI MINI GOLF Refreshments and dinner will be available for purchase from Namahana Café and the film “Princess Bride” will begin at sunset.

BON DANCE 7:30 P.M. WEST KAUAI HONGWANJI (HANAPEPE) Food, music, games and entertainment.

SUNDAY Friday Nights • 5:30-9:00pm Adults $51 • Children $29 (12 and under) ENTRÉES Lobster Tail - 6oz North Atlantic Lobster Tail served with drawn butter and lemon (1 per guest) Slow Roasted Prime Rib Pineapple Chicken Kalua Style Pork Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Capers Sea Food Pasta SALADS Fresh Local Greens, Vegetables, Cheeses and a selection of Salad Dressings, Cucumber Green Papaya, Sweet Potato, Potato Mac APPETIZERS AND SIDES Hawaii Poke, Lobster Bisque, Peel-and-Eat Shrimp, White Rice, Stir Fried Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Stir Fried Vegetables, Fresh Fruit DESSERTS Dobash Cake, Coconut Pie, Red Velvet Trifle, Cookies, Bread Pudding, Apple Crisp

Courtyard Kauai At Coconut Beach • 650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa

822-3455

SATURDAY

SUMMER JAMS 8 P.M. ASTON ALOHA BEACH HOTEL Kamaile Events presents a concert with Sammy J, Mike Love and Ka Ha. $25 OHANA FIT FEST NOON PINE TREES SUP sprint, fit challenge, beach flags, soccer games, food, DJ, fit games, expo and more.

HEIVA I KAUAI 9 A.M. KAPAA BEACH PARK Tahitian dance and drumming competition featuring traditional and contemporary solo and group dance plus dance exhibitions, foods, crafts and a silent auction.

2. OUT & ABOUT:

Top picks for the week

3. ENTERTAINMENT: Heiva I Kauai

4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI: Mariachi’s

6. BOOK REVIEW:

‘The Next Decade’

7. CHECK DA SCENE: Koloa Plantation Days

MON TUE WED THU

RUMMAGE SALE 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M. KAUAI WAR MEMORIAL CONVENTION HALL The Blooming Tails Store is hosting a rummage sale where you can rummage through bins and fill a whole big bag full of clothes or linens or stuffed toys for $5.

TAHITIAN DANCE KEIKI 3 TO 4 P.M. JOY OF MOVEMENT DANCE STUDIO IN THE DRAGON BUILDING (540) 798-9516

VEGAN POTLUCK 12:30 P.M. KAPAA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Vegan potluck with a video of Will Tuttle, Ph.D. entitled “Healing Our World: A Deeper Look at Food.” Bring a dish or $5.

AEROBICS CLASSES 8:30 A.M. ALL SAINTS GYM Carol Yasutake is having aerobics classes on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. $12, 822-3817

SLACK KEY GUITAR 3 TO 5 P.M. HANALEI FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER $20 adults, $15 keiki/seniors

ISSUE:

WEIGHT WATCHERS 5:30 P.M. ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Weekly Weight Watchers meetings on Tuesdays.

HULA CLASS 4 P.M. KOLOA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Halau Hula O Leilani is having hula classes for ages 4 to 12.

651-0682

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ROTARY MEETING 7:15 A.M. LA SPEZIA Rotary Club of Poipu Beach weekly breakfast meeting.

QIDANCE AND QIFORCE 4 TO 6 P.M. KAPAA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER New dance fitness and functional fitness workout classes. QiDance 4 to 5 p.m. and QiForze 5 to 6 p.m.

HCT AFTER DARK 7 P.M. PUHI THEATRICAL WAREHOUSE Hawaii Children’s Theater After Dark presents musical drama, “Next to Normal.” 246-8985 FARMER’S MARKET 8 A.M. TO NOON COCONUT MARKETPLACE

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‘Heiva I Kauai’ 14th annual Heiva I Kauai competition this weekend at Kapaa Beach Park Photos by Mike Teruya

S

ally Jo Manea is thrilled she will soon hear the ringing of taiko drums across Kapaa.

The Heiva I Kauai organizer will join hundreds of Kauai residents at Kapaa Beach Park for the 14th annual Heiva I Kauai Iorana Tahitian International Dance Competition Saturday and Sunday.

“It’s going to be a great competition,” she said.

Guests will have a chance to see professional drummers and dancers from Hawaii, the Mainland and Japan. A special Oahu group named Te Vai Ura Nui will display their skills through traditional Otea and modern Aparima and Ahupurotu

music, drumming and dance.

“It’s exciting and colorful and fast and skillful and creative and competition is always interesting among athletes,” Manea said. “It’s an opportunity for them.”

The celebration of Tahitian culture will feature a solo competition Saturday morning and a group competition on Sunday.

The solo competition will begin with the youngest age groups and continue until the championship dance off Saturday afternoon.

Other activities will also be laid out for visitors to enjoy including an audience Tahitian dance competition

where individuals may show off their dance moves with the performers.

There is a coconut weaving contest, silent auction and cultural demonstrations from lauhala weaving to Niihau shell lei making. Food and crafts will be available.

Gates will open at 9 a.m.

Opening ceremonies are at 9:30 a.m.

Admission is $6 and is free for children 6 years old and younger.

Award presentations will occur Sunday afternoon.

“It’s a cultural journey and we’re all in it together,” Manea said. “The more people who value it, the better we’re going to be for our kids.”

Saturday Night Prime Rib and Crab Buffet $48 (Adult), $25 (kids)

Call 245-1955 Aqua Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, Hawaii

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Authentic Mexican cuisine in Kapaa W ALDEN ALAYVILLA TGIFR!DAY

ith a variety of dishes originating from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Jalisco, Mariachi’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Kapaa serves some of the island’s best south-of-the-border food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere.

Rosy Aguirre, Mariachi’s manager, has worked at the Kauai eatery for two years and spent 15 years at Mariachi’s California location.

“First there is the food. The environment here, we are all like family,” she said. “We always want the customers, while they’re here, to be happy and enjoy everything.”

That family-like atmosphere rubbed off on summer employee Gerardo Ramirez, who is spending his second straight summer working at Mariachi’s. The San Diego State incoming junior is working as a waiter.

Photos by Alden Alayvilla / The Garden Island

Above: Chef Oswaldo Rodriguez prepares an onolicious version of a Mexican ham and cheese omelette. Right: Machaca De Res Con Huevo a generous helping of shredded beef with scrambled eggs, bell peppers and vegetables.

STEVENSON’S sushi & spirits Poipu’s luxury nightspot.

With live music nightly, traditional style sushi & sake, martinis, tropicals, aged whiskies, cognacs & ports.

Open 5:30-midnight.

Sushi 5:30-9:30pm. Music 8-11pm.

Kamaaina receive 15% off food. kauai.hyatt.com.

The trademarks Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt ®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2015 Hyatt Corporation.

All rights reserved.

BAMBOO GRILL & SUSHI “Local Food at Its Best”

Breakfast is served from 7 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch is from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner is from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

They offer free Wi-Fi, and they can also cater any occasion.

Bamboo Sushi and Grill, formerly Richie’s Restaurant 2978, is located in the Anchor Cove Shopping Center next to ABC Store.

Dining can be done inside, or on one of the patio dining tables which has a view of the Kalapaki Bay.

15% Kama‘aina Discount

HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL

1/2 off Sushi Rolls, Pupus, Drinks TUES & WED 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

For more information, call 245-6886.

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California residents Nicole Olsen and Marty Collins enjoy breakfast at Mariachi’s on Monday.

Sueoka’s Snack Shop Now Open Rolled taquitos are made with beef or chicken with guacamole, cheese and sour cream.

“Firstly, the vibe is all positive. Everyone here is always positive,” he said. “You work here everyday, but you still keep a smile on your face and make the best of it.

That’s what it’s about.”

Open daily, Mariachi’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Customers can order breakfast all day or lunch items during breakfast.

Breakfast includes a basket of chips and salsa.

Entrees also include refried beans and home-cooked potatoes.

Breakfast items run from $8.50 to $12.95.

Mariachi’s cooked up its Machaca De Res Con Huevo, a generous helping of shredded beef with scrambled eggs, bell peppers and

vegetables.

If you have a large appetite, try the Super Grand Slam Mariachis. It comes with two eggs, two strips of bacon and two mini hotcakes.

Another hot breakfast item is the Huevos Rancheros, two eggs cooked over easy on a crispy corn tortilla and topped with Mariachi’s special ranchero sauce.

The lunch and dinner menu is loaded with options – ranging from sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, chimichangas, burritos and vegetarian dishes.

One dish originating from Oaxaca is the Mole de Oaxaca, $18.95, a chicken breast topped with mole from Oaxaco, Mexico. The

pre-Hispanic dish is made with a variety of chili spices, Mexican chocolate and is served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Like sports? Mariachi’s has sporting events on seven big-screen TVs all day long, including Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view events.

Happy hour is 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Draft beer runs for $5, house margarita is priced at $5 and pupus range from $1.75 to $7.

Mariachi’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Kapaa is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Info: (808) 822-1612 or visit mariachis-hawaii.com.

Tuesday to Sunday - 8:30am to 3:00pm Closed Monday

Where The Locals Eat

Old Koloa Town

742-1112

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Friedman’s forecasting spot on so far in ‘The Next Decade’ A Family Restaurant Thai Salad with Beef or Tofu Vegetarian Campanelle Breaded Calamari Steak Monday Special: Oxtail Soup Friday Night Special: Prime Rib

Baked Fresh Daily Tropical Chiffon Cream Cheese Squares Warm Fruit Cobbler

(808) 431-4645 Dine in or Take out Hours Mon - Fri 10:30a - 8:30p Sat 5:00p - 9:00p

CYNTHIA & ED JUSTUS SPECIAL TO TGIFR!DAY

W

hile we were away, some very key things emerged in the news and we immediately remembered that George Friedman had accurately forecasted these headlines in his timely book: “The Next Decade: Empire and Republic in a Changing World.” ◗ United States and Iran reach an uncomfortable accommodation regarding Iran’s nuclear abilities. ◗ Financial crisis in Europe challenges the very core of the European Union. ◗ Russia re-emerges as a substantial European power, working to reclaim its former Soviet territories.

In his book, George Friedman (author of “The Next 100 Years”) focuses his highly accurate geopolitical forecasting ability on the years spanning 2012-2022, and so far his forecasts have been spot on! He focuses on the position of the United States in the world and what awaits it in the coming years.

According to Friedman, the United

States is in an unusual situation where it is not only the most powerful and influential nation in the world, it is at a point where the foundation of the republic is at odds with the nation’s need to manage its unintentional empire (his explanation of how this came to be is very fascinating!).

Since the United States, he posits, is no longer in an ideological power struggle against a single hegemonic force (the former Soviet Union), it now must work to balance the powers of K the various regions of the world, all Q while working to resolve the world’s and its own economic issues. He reveals all the possible outcomes the United States has in these regions, and gives very clear and objective views on what the likely outcome will be. This book has been a continuous seller in our bookstore and we look forward to seeing you soon!

••• Ed and Cynthia Justus are the owners of The Bookstore in Hanapepe.

Sun: Closed

3022 Peleke Street, Suite 8 Lihue, HI 96766 1-3529 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe At the traffic light in Hanapepe

808-643-2100

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CHECK DA SCENE Keahe Denton, Ernell Gonzales, Sandi Quinsaat

Amanda Butz, Dickie Chang, Keith Butz

Open Enrollment

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Kauai’s Educational Music Store Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm Closed on Sundays

Children and Adult Programs available.

Call or Stop by to reserve Your spot!

(808) 332-8302 • www.kalaheomusicandstrings.com 2-2494 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Suite 101 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Kalaheo, HI 96741

So the young guys can learn Lauren, Lauri, Heather, Anna, Lola Lozano

Pam Brown

Sandy Howatt, Lorna Dela Cruz, Kellie Hines, Joey Tanaka

Bobby (Waterhouse) McCord

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Pualani, Richard Hipsack

Bruce, Dru Coleman

Raymond Berg, Stephanie Reiter

T

he ice cakes served up by the employees and families of The Club at Kukuiula were the perfect way to beat the heat and humidity at the annual Koloa Plantation Days parade and park celebration.

Served out of a replica of the Kukuiula General Store, the tasty morsels triggered memories of days when the ice cakes cooled workers toiling in the hot sun in the plantation fields.

“We made it ourselves,” said Tammy Puu.

But Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club coach Sale Potts said it best.

“This is not for us,” Potts said. “We already did this for years. This is for the young guys so they can learn — the legacy lives on!”

The Koloa Plantation Days is a 10-day commemoration and celebration of the plantation lifestyle which is the root of the Koloa town and its neighboring Poipu community. It wrapped up Sunday.

Ulu Matagiese, Deannalynn Tafiti, Karlyee Rye Malapit

Godfrey Palacat, Kapina Palacat, Joe Grace

Michael Depoe, Jenny Saguid, Warren, Elena Madeira

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