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Week of Friday, August 18, 2017 | Vol. 5, No. 33

Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend

Dining Out

‘IMAGINATION’ IN REAL LIFE Kauai’s musical prodigy Jess Penner tops children’s charts

Book Review Photo courtesy of Juliann Cheryl

Keep Growing & Farm On Kauai!

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TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK TONIGHT

KAUAI INDEPENDENT FOOD BANK BIRTHDAY BASH 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kauai Veterans Center Dinner, no-host bar, entertainment, prizes. $20.

HOOMANAO O HAENA (RECOLLECTIONS OF HAENA) PRESENTATION 5:30 to 7 p.m., Princeville Community Center Chipper Wichman, president, CEO and director of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, makes the presentation, arranged by the Kauai Historical Society. Info, RSVP: www. kauaihistoricalsociety.org or 245-3373

Register at relayforlife.org/barkkauaihi. Info: 2460695 or 639-4307 ST. CATHERINE HEALING MASS AND PRAYERS 8:30 a.m. praise and worship, 9 a.m. service.

5021-A Kawaihau Rd., Kapaa.

LEARN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR 9 to 11 a.m. Heartsaver first aid; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Heartsaver CPR and AED, adult, children and infant.

Koloa Neighborhood Center. Info: Hearts4kauai@ gmail.com, 652-1284

SATURDAY

WINE AND CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER 6 to 10 p.m. Po‘oku meadow, Princeville Ranch.

Local chefs will be serving up delicacies with cacao including pupu, main dishes and desserts with recommended wine pairings. All food and wine pairings are included in the ticket price.

Proceeds will benefit scholarships for North Shore youth. $90. savorwineandchocolate.org.

AARP CLASS, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 1 to 4 p.m. Lihue Public Library. Free.

Learn about managing your money in a modern world. Info: Jackie, 545-6003

NONOU (SLEEPING GIANT) HIKE Moderately strenuous, three-mile roundtrip with sweeping views and lush vegetation. Info: Vivian Hager 652-3234 MOVIE NIGHT IN MCBRYDE GARDEN 9 p.m. “Jurassic Park.” $10 adults, $5 keiki, in advance.

Free parking at National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitor Center.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR AND UKULELE CONCERT 6 to 8 p.m., Princeville Community Center. $10-25. Prize drawing.

KKCR ANNIVERSARY BASH 2 to 10 p.m., Lydgate Beach Park main pavilion Live music, birthday cake, food trucks, silent auction, bounce houses, keiki games, more.

Info: 826-7774, www.kkcr.org.

AUG. 25

SPIRITUAL CINEMA 6:30 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living, 41579 Kuhio Highway.

Will be showing “Sedona.” Popcorn, group discussion. Free, donations accepted. 755-9177 COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLASSES Noon-1:30 Kumu Camp Pavillion 4274 Poha Road Anahola Introduction to stress management Our wellness classes are suitable for almost everyone regardless of age or experience.

Our classes focus on stress relief and include discussion about the causes of stress and how to relieve the negative impacts of stress. What to bring: mat, small pillow, light blanket and water. Email for details. lorraine@stressmanagementkauai. com Donations welcome. Visit us at www. stressmanagementkauai.com

SUNDAY

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON WAIPOULI MULTI-USE PATH 2 to 4 p.m. Kapaa Public Library The Wailua-Kapaa Neighborhood Association hosts Doug Haigh, county Department of Public Works Building Division chief, presenting the BARK FOR LIFE proposed 1.1-mile coastal route from Papaloa Hokuala Kauai resort, 7 a.m. registration, walk at Road to Uhelekawakawa Canal. The project 8 a.m., games, activities, 8:30. has a Special Management Area Use permit, Following the walk, there will be a silent auction, a Shoreline Setback Variance application, and agility course for animals, and contests including a Burial Treatment Plan pending. Come with best smile, fastest eater, best trick, pet/owner questions. Free. Info: Sid Jackson at 821-2837 or lookalike, best costume and best sit-stay. visit www.wkna.org.

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OHANA MASS 11:30 a.m. St. Raphael Church, 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa.

The Rev. Tony Abuan will preside. All welcome.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR AND UKULELE CONCERT 3 to 5 p.m., Hanalei Family Community Center $10-25. Prize drawing THURSDAY

EARLY LEARNING PLAYGROUP 9:30 a.m. Waimea Public Library Play with the library’s collection of educational toys and manipulatives. Have fun together and meet new friends while growing your little one’s motor skills, social skills, and imagination.

PANEL DISCUSSION, CELEBRATION OF 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURNING BACK THE SUPERFERRY 6 p.m. Nawiliwili Yacht Club, Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor.

Free. Anatomy of a successful environmental campaign. Music, pupus. 634-8535 MAHA’ULEPU BEACH CLEANUP South Shore Malama Maha’ulepu, Surfrider & Sierra Club team up to keep this magnificent beach free of ocean debris and litter. Follow Po’ipu Road past the Grand Hyatt where it becomes a dirt road. Drive to T-intersection and turn right. Continue to parking area and look for banners. Please bring hat and water. Bags, gloves & snacks provided. 9 a.m. to noon. Judy Dalton 482-1129

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Jess Penner, Kauai’s musical prodigy, tops children’s charts with ‘Imagination’

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auai-born songwriter, Jess Penner, creates music that appeals to children’s imaginations.

The BMI songwriting contest winner known for her indie pop melodies ventured into the world of family music with Imagination, an EP of eight songs released this month.

Her newly released recording reached number two on iTunes’ children’s album charts, and the songs are already being broadcast on radio shows around the nation.

Penner was born on Kauai and spent her early years on a banana farm that bordered Guava Kai plantation in Kilauea.

“I had no idea at the time how special and magical my childhood actually was, but I draw on it deeply when I write,” she said. “I think Kauai makes some of the toughest, most adventurous and down-to-earth girls out there.”

Working with Position Music since 2008, the recording artist has earned hundreds of song placements around the world in film and television.

Penner’s three solo albums have gained critical acclaim and millions of streams on Spotify.

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Pop-indie recording artist, Jess Penner, planted musical roots at her parents banana farm in Kilauea.

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Wi-Fi available, and they can also cater any occasion.

Bamboo Grill & Sushi, 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.

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SMOOTHIES,

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Italian Pasta Night at Courtyard Kaua‘i Enjoy a taste of Italy in a tropical setting

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Boba Tea & Company co-owners, Marie Yadao and Evelyn Acoba recently opened their shop in Lihue.

Served every Saturday from 5:30 to 9pm Pollo al Diablo

Marinated chicken breast, garlic, onions, and chili flakes with our house Pomodoro sauce and a touch of cream

Bistecca ala Gorgonzola

Tender pieces of steak, onions, grape tomatoes, and thyme

Cappellini Fritto di Mare

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Prawns, scallops, and fresh catch, sauteed with onions, garlic and lemon basil cream sauce over angel hair pasta

Ravioli al Formaggio

Cheese ravioli with homemade Pomodoro sauce served with fresh basil and shaved parmesan All Pastas priced at $19.95* each All dishes served with a piece of Truffled Garlic Bread Salad bar can be added for $5 to any entree

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Boba Tea and Company attracting loyal following with fresh, healthy drinks and welcoming atmosphere

IHUE — Open since Aug. 1, Boba Tea and Company already has streams of customers flowing in to enjoy the refreshing beverage known for its tasty tapioca pearls at the bottom. “I love it,� said Dennis Mai, a returning customer. “I’d come here everyday if I could.�

Located across from the civic center near the corner

Boba Tea & Company added School Time Smoothies to their menu to raise of Kuhio Highway and Hardy funds for local schools. Each time the special smoothies Street, the family run busiare ordered, 50 cents from ness is off to a strong start. every purchase is donated “Kauai needed a standquarterly to the correspondalone boba where children ing schools. With names like and younger generations can hang out,� said co-owner Red Raiders, Big Blue, Island Voyager and Da Green MaEvelyn Acoba. “So I chose this location for the purpose chine, the smoothies have become a hit. that it’s close to the school “We wanted to do someand the county building.�

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thing for the schools because the kids are coming in flocks,” said ” said co-owner Marie Yadao.

Their all-natural drinks are made from fresh fruits and vegetables. Customers can keep cool with real fruit smoothies featuring catchy names like Mango Tango, Dragon Berrylicious and Pina Colada. One of the most popular items on the menu is the Lava Flow, with pineapple, coconut milk, strawberry and yogurt.

Their signature smoothies are blended with fresh ingredients. One, called the Emerald Splash, consists of orange juice, pear, green apple, spinach, broccoli and soy milk.

The taro smoothie features Ube ice cream and coconut jelly for a refreshing mix.

“I didn’t expect it to be this overwhelming,” Acoba said. “I guess this is what Kauai needed, just a place for the younger generations to hang out. They see this fun,

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Returning customer, Dennis Mai, bought two boba drinks at the new store on Wednesday.

modern, upbeat look and like to hang out and order our top quality drinks.”

Their refreshing milk teas use jasmine

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ter, co-owner Acoba, as well as her daughters, granddaughter, niece and grandson for a multi-generational family business.

“This is worth more than a million dollars to me, just to have the family come together,” Yadao said. “This is so much fun, it’s just wonderful. It touches my heart to have the family so involved.”

The grandkids like topping drinks with mango and lychee pop rocks, as well as coconut and strawberry jellies. The store also carries unique boxed snacks neatly packaged with animated owls and cartoon animals containing candies inside.

“We also have a new drink coming out soon called the Chocolate Haupia Boba Drink,” Acoba said. “Come down to talk story and check us out.”

Boba Tea and Company is at 3-3100 Kuhio Highway, Unit C-13. Hours are 9 am. to 6 p.m. daily. Info: 431-4500

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green, coffee, matcha and even lychee. Fruit teas offer pineapple and strawberry lihing, mango, honeydew, watermelon, passion orange, and more. The chewy tapioca bubbles that make boba tea famous can be added to any drink on the menu for 50 cents.

Prices range from $4.50 to $5.95 for special tea, $5 to $6 for fruit tea, $7 to $8 for fruit smoothies and $7.50 to $8.25 for signature smoothies.

The store has clean cozy tables and green walls decorated with purple boba bubbles.

The cheery music and friendly service give the feeling of being at home.

“Family makes it better,” said Yadao. “We have 17 great-grandchildren and 12 grandchildren, and they all come in together. The kids are supportive and say hang in there grandma, you’re doing good.”

Yadao works closely with her goddaugh-

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READING IS BELIEVING CYNTHIA & ED JUSTUS SPECIAL TO TGIFR!DAY

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Looking for fun and adventure?

“The Invisible Library”, crafted by Genevieve Cogman, is the first book in a fantastically thrilling espionage series!

“The Library”, which exists out of time, is a hidden organization that collects the most influential novels ever written, each with slight differences according to their reality. Using its doorways leading to multiple different realities, the librarians tasks are to locate and acquire

these books, quite often risking their very lives.

Our librarian, Irene, a professional spy for the library, along with her mysterious assistant Kai, is assigned to find a book. They must slyly navigate between worlds and covertly assimilate themselves in those worlds to accomplish their task.

However, the alternate worlds she and Kai go into are filled with beings that seem human but can change their forms into dragons, wolves, or other creatures, and they have magical abilities that are a part of everyday life. To add even more into the mix, there is something unusual about her assistant which concerns her and might make her mission all the more dangerous.

Her quest to retrieve the book leads into a wild and exciting tale which will shake the foundations of reality itself!

This is a “Sherlock Holmes”

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Jess Penner’s recording, Imagination, reached #2 on iTunes children’s album charts.

Photo courtesy of Jess Penner

meets “Harry Potter” meets “Doctor Who” meets “The Librarians” adventure, with guaranteed on-the-edge-ofyour-seats thrills that don’t stop until the end! The writing style is quick-paced and at the same time full of evocative imagery which you are sure to always remember. You can see and feel everything as if you are there!

Book two, “The Masked City”, and book three, “The Burning Page” are already out (they were great!) and book four, “The Lost Plot” comes out in January.

We think you’ll enjoy this as much as we did!

Until next week!

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

Penner Continued from P. 3

“I lived on Kauai until I was 24 when, after years of touring, a need for more access to the music industry lured me away to Los Angeles. My family comes back to Kauai at least once every year and are counting down the days until we move back. Kauai will always be home.”

Penner met her husband Kevin when they were teenagers performing in a nationally touring Christian rock band. During the past decade, they crafted catchy songs and recorded other

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artists in a converted garage studio behind their Los Angeles home.

As a kid in Kauai, Penner listened to the oldies radio station with her parents, who enjoyed popular folk rock. Today, Penner strives to deliver a pure sound and positive messages with her songwriting.

“The music we hear as young children shapes our view of the world in really unexpected ways,” Penner said. “I have a strong suspicion that being exposed to doowop at such a young age made me a romantic, somehow.”

Inspiration for the original songs “Imagination” and “Forever in My Heart” came from parenting her two children.

“I don’t really think of writing and recording songs for kids as being all that different from my usual work, except that I want to make sure that the messages I’m sending are wholesome and

hopeful,” Penner said.

Making a living as a non-touring independent female songwriter isn’t easy, but Penner proves it can be done through hard work and experimentation. With her Songcents blog, Penner shares her knowledge of the industry with aspiring artists. Her YouTube channel features a homespun “Slice & Song” reality series, where she demonstrates a favorite pie recipe and performs a song in her home studio.

The release of Imagination continues Jess Penner’s journey as an artist, role model and parent.

“I want kids to dream, savor life, and know that they have the power to do anything they put their minds to,” Penner said. “The world can be a tough place. Why don’t we make sure that the messages kids receive … lift them up and empower them?”

Info: JessPenner.com

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Gianna Valenti, Blake Heresa, Katy Hoesel Charlee Baldwin,Kauinoe Brun Hoskins, Justin Brun-Duque, Kaikona Brun Hoskins, Brock Baldwin

Tristin Mahuiki, Samson Mahuiki

RACING AT THE RELAY

A Mariah Tranilla, Keilee Rosa, Alexxius Cypher, Daena Macugay, Kailani Garcia, Braylynn Ornellas

Chef Jason Sessions, Denise Wardlow

Carrie Hovland, Sonique Sablan-Schmidt, Wesley, Sarah Shane

Terry Abendrotii, Kay Little, Chris, Darlene Azar

June Hsu, Jordan Fleming, Victoria Hennessy

Brandon Marcos,Tiffany Sagucio

eden Valera was too weak to walk, being wheeled amidst the sea of walkers in a wagon, Saturday during the Relay for Life of North Shore which made its return to the Waioli Park.

Only recently diagnosed with cancer, the young Cub Scout from Pack 148 was joined by his fellow Cubs, family, Boy Scouts from Troop 148, and teachers from Elsie Wilcox Elementary School where he is a student. The entourage joined other cancer survivors, caregivers, and friends who filled Waioli Park in a showing of support and celebration for those who lost their fight against cancer.

Luminaria lights peppered the darkness led by the fire knife performance from Emmsley Michael Drake, a division winner from last week’s Heiva I Kauai Tahitian dance competition, and good food was everywhere as nearly 24 teams sported culinary treats toward the $34,000 goal.

Luke Ibanez, Aeden Valera

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