Week of Friday, April 10, 2015 | Vol. 3, No. 15
Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend
MAY LEI DAY
BOOK REVIEW • COSTCO FOOD COURT • MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK Island Calendar and more!
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IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT: Top picks for the week
3. TUNES: May Lei Day
4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI: Costco Food Court
6. BOOK REVIEW 7. CHECK DA SCENE: Multiple Sclerosis Walk
OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK FRI SAT SUN ‘PRODIGAL FATHER’ 7 p.m. Puhi Theatrical Playhouse Kauai Community Players present “Prodigal Father.� $20 advance, $22 door.
‘PRODIGAL FATHER’ 7 p.m. Puhi Theatrical Playhouse Kauai Community Players present “Prodigal Father.� $20 advance, $22 door.
BOOK LAUNCH 7 p.m. St. Michael’s Joan Roughgarden will be holding a book launch event on his new book “Ram — 2050.�
AARP DRIVING SAFETY CLASS 8 a.m. to noon Lihue Neighborhood Center Class fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. 823-9635
EWASTE 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 241-4841
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SPRING GOURMET GALA 6 p.m. Kauai Community College Dining Room Famed chefs Alan Wong and Vikram Garg will headline the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kauai Community College Spring Gourmet Gala, a food and wine-tasting. $125
TEA CEREMONY 10:30 a.m. Lawai International Center, Hall of Compassion All are welcome to experience a day in the ancient tradition of Japanese tea ceremony from the Urasenke Kauai Kyoukai tea association. RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m. to noon Koloa Union Church
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‘PRODIGAL FATHER’ 4 p.m. Puhi Theatrical Playhouse Kauai Community Players present “Prodigal Father.� $20 advance, $22 door. CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MCCALL 2 p.m. Lydgate Main Pavilion Music dance and potluck to celebrate the life of Linda Frances McCall. 651-1927
‘PRODIGAL FATHER’ 4 p.m. Puhi Theatrical Playhouse Kauai Community Players present “Prodigal Father.� $20 advance, $22 door. PRODIGAL FATHER runs through April 19.
MON TUE WED DRAWING LIVE 6 p.m. KSA Gallery, Kukui Grove Center 6-week session of drawing a live, clothed model with Helen Turner. $15 BLOOD DRIVE 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Kapaa High School
BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
BLOOD DRIVE 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Kauai Community College, Student Lounge
THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM 6:30 p.m. Kapaa Public Library Dr. Gareth Wynn-Williams, professor from University of Hawaii, will conduct an information program on the the Antikythera Mechanism.
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.
KUGA DANCE CLASS 5 p.m. Island School Learn hip-hop, drop-in fee is $10. kuga808.com BASKET WEAVING 3 p.m. Kauai Museum 90-minute basket weaving classes with Uncle Onio weekly on Thursdays. Class fee is $25, which includes admission to museum. Reservations required. 245-6931
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MAY LEI DAY T
he sounds of Paula Fuga, Hawaii’s rising star and recording artist will fill the air at The Kauai Museum during the 35th annual Irmalee and Walter Pomroy Lei Contest on May Lei Day, Friday, May 1. The performer who sings and plays ukulele has performed at the White House for President Obama and at Madison Square Garden in New York City with the legendary musician
Kirby Guyer shows off some of her winning lei from the Kauai Museum May Day Lei Contest.
Ceremony set for May 1 at Kauai Museum
Jack Johnson. She has also collaborated with Johnson and toured internationally, including trips to Australia and New Zealand. “He lives what he preaches,” Fuga said. “He is unassuming and good-hearted.” Fuga said she is grateful Johnson took her under his wing. “Music is my first love,” Fuga said. “It’s something I feel so blessed to have and share with others.”
Another blessing for Fuga is her wonder of nature and on May Day she is looking forward to the wonders of lei making. “I will get to see all the beautiful leis,” Fuga said. Last year, more than 100 lei entries from the Kauai community were entered in the contest. “The Pomeroy Family is so talented and makes the most beautiful leis. I love the Pomeroys so much that
when Chucky Boy Chock asked me to perform at The Kauai Museum at the event, I said, ‘Yes.’” Fuga’s past wasn’t always ideal. She was homeless as a child, living on the beach on Oahu. Those early challenges are part of what drives
her to also perform benefit concerts and tell her story. “I tell them to believe in themselves,” Fuga said. Her outlook on performing is one that is also linked to nature. “When I sing, I feel connected to the entire
universe,” Fuga said. “When I close my eyes I’m among the stars, the planets and the cosmos.” Fuga is recording her next album titled, “Rain on Sunday,” in Honolulu. She said the song was written about going with the flow of life and not judging the day by the weather. Tickets for the 5 p.m. concert are $12 in advance. To purchase tickets, call the museum at (808) 245-6931.
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HANALEI STYLE FISH & CHIPS Beer batter fried Ono served on a bed of shredded cabbage with fresh Taro fries cooked in canola oil, and more.
Philly Cheesesteaks & more Lunch & Dinner 10:30am - 8:00pm
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STEVENSON’S sushi & spirits
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COSTCO FOOD COURT
Large portions, low prices, friendly hangout and even a nice view
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t may be, perhaps, the greatest lunch deal in the universe: A quarter-pound, all beef hot dog or polish dog, and a 20-ounce pop, for $1.50. I say may be, because the chicken Caesar salad for $3.99 is probably healthier for you and where else in the world can you find such a salad for just $4? This thing is loaded with tomatoes, chickens, croutons, dressing, BILL BULEY TGIFR!DAY
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Photos by Bill Buley / The Garden Island
ABOVE: Customers line up to place orders at Costco’s food court. LEFT: Chicken Caeser Salad.
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Parmesan cheese and crisp lettuce. That could be the greatest lunch deal ever (if you want to save calories, go without the dressings). And I haven’t even mentioned the $1.99 for a slice of pizza the size of a football (well, that’s an exaggeration but it’s big), or the monster turkey wrap for $3.99. OK. You get the idea. The Costco food court in Lihue is perhaps one of more convenient and most affordable places you can go for lunch or dinner. It’s open to the public, not just Costco members. Not only is it easy on your wallet, as you can get lunch for two for less than $10, it’s a relaxing place to sit, enjoy a mountain view and chat with friends and family. No reservations necessary. And you’re likely to run into
more people you know because it seems almost everyone shops and then eats at Costco because who can pass up that hot dog and pop deal? Come evening, as the sun sets, it can be a nice place to unwind, visit and feel a cool breeze. It’s a mix of adults, teens and toddlers, sometimes joined by the family dog. There’s little not to like about the Costco food court. It’s relaxing and open. That’s why it’s rare you’ll stop by and there isn’t a line, or perhaps two or three lines, five, six and seven people deep, waiting patiently and, sometimes, impatiently, to order. Costco sticks with what works. It’s not about introducing new menu items or offering servings in different
Costco Food Court offers plenty of outdoor dining in the cooling tradewinds.
sizes. Lots of tasty food at a fair price and served up pretty quickly by no-nonsense employees who do their job well. Any day of the week, the customers are a mix of
locals and visitors. The only real complaints might be those lines, because on a hot day, if you’re in a hurry, you can become annoyed if the line to your
left or right moves faster than yours. But we’re talking a matter of 5 minutes or so, maybe 10, so nothing to get too excited about. It’s not just the meals. If you’re after desert, the “very berry sundae” with strawberries or the Kirkland signature nonfat yogurt are hard to pass up. Be warned, you can drink all the pop you like, but before you do, realize it’s probably not the best thing you can do for your health. Know, too, that whether you try the chicken bake for $2.99 or the hot turkey and provolone sandwich for $3.99, you’ll leave feeling full — too full if you’re not careful. Because perhaps the biggest worry about eating at Costco’s food court is
to your waistline. If you’re counting calories, watch out. It’s easy to eat a lot there, so watch yourself or you could be going from medium to large pants. I’m guessing these generous portions are not calorie free. If sodium is a concern, be careful. When you add relish and mustard and onions to that hot dog, or wolf down most of that $9.99 supreme pizza by yourself, you might want to consider adding several miles to your daily run or bike ride. Just one giant slice of pizza or the chicken Caesar salad has about 700 calories. But that’s a concern pretty much anywhere you eat, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. As they say, everything in moderation. But then, has Costco ever been about moderation?
20th Annual Kaua‘i Garden Fair Saturday April 18, 9:30am-3pm For event schedule, visit wwwkauaicountyfarmbureau.org or call 855-5429
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BOOK & MOVIE REVIEWS
‘DA JESUS BOOK – HAWAIIAN PIDGIN NEW TESTAMENT’ T his impressive translation took 12 years to make. Twenty-six born and raised local folks from all over Hawaii, along with the Wycliffe Bible Translators team, dedicated themselves to translating the New Testament into “Hawaii pidgin�— the everyday language of the islands. Using the original Greek translation as their starting base, they referenced numerous English translations and commentaries to give this book a well-rounded presentation. The sentence structure and grammar is laid-out in traditional written pidgin. The non-pidgin readers/speakers will quickly find it a very fun introduction to the lyrical beauty of the local language. A quote from the book: “Wen God in da sky stay King, dass jalike wen
read “Da Jesus Book.� Visitors from around the world love “Da Jesus Book� and buy them as gifts as well as adding it to their translation collections. CYNTHIA & ED JUSTUS Many national and SPECIAL TO TGIFR!DAY international pastors one wahine take yeast an have bought it, lookmix um wit plenny dough ing forward to using fo make bread. Bumbye da it in their next serwhole dough goin come mon! We have really mo big, cuz a da yeast.� enjoyed the authenThe reception to “Da Jesus ticity of the language, and love seeing how Book� has been amazing! Folks recommend it to their much people enjoy reading it when they pick it friends, and then they recup. In a world of numerous ommend it to their friends. versions and translations, We have had numerous locals tell us how much this any book that works hard at making important books translation speaks to them easier to read and underand a few of them have stand to one’s familiar way even told us there were of thinking and speaking is parts they didn’t really get truly invaluable. the meaning of until they
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STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION
M Zach Johnson, Nicole Schneeberger
Makoa Chong, Kaimana Chong, Jamie Olivas, Maka Chong
Heidi Lee, Mary Gauthier
aking the connection was the theme of the Multiple Sclerosis Walk, Sunset Stroll, Saturday at the Kapaa Beach Park. “I’m the first one to finish,” said Eli Merkel, the 11-yearold son of Lance and Laranda Edralin, taking a moment to catch his breath before heading to the Duke’s food line. “I ran the 1.3 miles for Nana (aka Cindy Edralin).” Merkel was one of more
than 200 people who strolled the Ke Ala Hele Makalae multi-use path in support of people who live with MS. With a goal of $80,000 for the MS Walk, people can to connect with any of the walk’s top participants, including Gen. (retired) Mary Kay Hertog, Cynthia Edralin, Laurie Nakama, Krystal Morinaka-Hirata, Joy Ortiz, or Sharron Weber to contribute and show the power of connection.
Tony Balian, Candice Schwalbach
DENNIS FUJIMOTO TGIFR!DAY
Lily, Ed Kawamura
Meraldine Lagua, Thomas Rackleff
Carol Areola, Mona Lake, Mariko Strickland Lum, Jamie Areola, Derek Iha, Scott Engel
Val Price, Keith Price, Ray Smith, Leong Lim, Jill Bailey, Ross Simao
Scott Engel, Mona Lake, Eli Merkel, Jaime Areola
Cindy Edralin, Krystal Morinaka
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