TGIFr!day

Week of Friday, July 25, 2014 | Vol. 2, No. 30

Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend

Kauai Music Festival

Four-day conference, music performances and more at the KMF begins Wednesday

HAWAII OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL • ‘THE PURGE’ • HEALING HORSES GALA Out & About, Island Calendar and much, much more!

2 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE: 2. OUT & ABOUT:

Top picks for the week

3. FUNDRAISER:

Healing Horses Gala

4-5. DINING OUT KAUAI: Hanapepe Cafe

6. FLICKS:

‘The Purge’

7. ART & THEATER: Kauai Music Festival

8-9. CHECK DA SCENE:

Junior Lifeguards

10. MOVIE TIME:

Hawaii Ocean Film Fest

11. MUSIC CALENDAR

OUT & ABOUT: TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK FRI SAT SUN BON DANCE 7:30 TO 10 P.M. WEST KAUAI HONGWANJI MISSION Enjoy music, bon dance, drumming and local food.

ARTISTS RECEPTION FOR EXHIBITION 5 TO 8 P.M. THE ART HOUSE IN KOLOA Oils by plein air artist Eileen Kechloian/ Watercolors by Alan Akana with live music and pupus.

FILM NIGHT 10 P.M. TIKI INIKI Showing will feature eight curated submissions from the general public.

828-0101

HANALEI BAY SWIM CHALLENGE 7 A.M. TO NOON HANALEI BAY PIER Join 300 other swimmers from all the other Hawaiian islands as well as the Mainland and international visitors in one of four open-water races. $10 for keiki, $50 adults. 657-9454 HAWAII OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL 6 P.M. WAIPA The festival features short films about marine resources, ocean recreation, and our cultural connections to the sea. Under the stars and on the big screen. $5 PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER 7 TO 10 A.M. HANAPEPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, miso soup, fruit and more.

Also on sale will be plants, seedlings, produce, jams and jellies. Monies raised will be used to maintain the Fellowship Hall. $8.

Contact Us: www.thegardenilsland.com facebook.com/TheGardenIsland @thegardenisland

THU

SURF CONTEST 7:30 A.M. PK’S IN POIPU TALK STORY 4 TO 5 P.M. PLANTATION GARDENS RESTAURANT LANAI Tea and talk story with “living treasure” David Penhallow Scott as he paints a picture of sugar plantation society before, during, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

KOLOADANCE 7:30 TO 9:30 P.M. KOLOA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Suzie Ayres will be teaching Rumba moves followed by social dancing.

KAUAI MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

Enjoy local food, music, bon dancing, drumming and more at the West Kauai Hongwanji Mission bon dance Friday.

MON TUE WED LAUGH THERAPY NOON TO 1 P.M. LIHUE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER HEALING HORSES GALA 6 P.M. HUKILAU LANAI The gala will have pupus, dinner, live music, entertainment, and a silent auction. $50

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Bill Buley | bbuley@thegardenisland.com | 245-0457 TGIFRIDAY EDITOR/CALENDAR: Chloe Marchant | cmarchant@thegardenisland.com | 245-0451 ADVERTISING: displayads@thegardenisland.com | 245-0425 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: tgiclassified@thegardenisland.com | 246-0325

3D IMAX FEATURE FILM 6:30 TO 8 P.M. LYDGATE PARK PAVILION Dean Lyon, “Lord of the Rings” visual effects supervisor, will Skype-in via video call and will be discussing his vision for helping to bring this important message to the world through the eyes of nā keiki, and the wisdoms of Hawaiian people.

JOHN CRUZ 8:30 P.M. PORT ALLEN SUNSET GRILL AND BAR Grammy Award winner will perform. $10 MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM 1 P.M. ISLAND SCHOOL This session is for fundraising volunteers who want to raise significantly more money for their organizations. $45

During the KMF Songwriter Conference daily activities, you will learn songwriting and/ or refine your skills through interaction with some of the best professional songwriters. 6346237 KCC DRAWING 3:30 P.M. HALE HALAWAI OHANA O HANALEI This course introduces students to the fundamental and beginning concepts of drawing.

Throughout the course a variety of media will be introduced to assist in learning the basic vocabulary of drawing. 245-8318

TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 | 3

DARIN MORIKI TGIFR!DAY

Shops, Restaurants & Services at Ching Young Village: Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island

Athena Tangelder shows off rescued Maliea who is approaching her ideal weight at the Healing Horses Kauai facility in Waipouli.

Celebrating horses H

ealing Horses Kauai Executive Director Heather Phelps says there is something special, and therapeutic, about horses.

They seem to know, almost instinctively, what a person is feeling and can respond to almost any situation on the fly, whether is it fleeing or walking up to a person to greet them. And that is why, she said, she and other Healing Horses volunteers are creating programs that seek to improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of island youth and disabled community through equine-assisted activities. “Horse have this innate sense that is really strong and they really have the power of compassion,� Phelps said. “They’re extremely gentle with people who have a disability and understand — they know and see it coming.�

Phelps said she and other program volunteers are hosting the organization’s second Summer Gala, beginning at 6

It just seems like these little horses just bring people together.�

Heather Phelps Executive Director

——

p.m. Monday at Hukilau Lanai.

She is hoping to raise $25,000, which would help to upgrade the organization’s facilities and improve their equipment. That money, she added, would also be used to offset the costs needed to care for the organization’s 11 horses and haul them to events. To expand these programs and kick off plans to build a community riding facility on 15 acres of land on the Wailua side of the Kapaa Bypass Road, Phelps and other volunteers held their first Healing Horses

Summer Gala a year ago at Hukilau Lanai. That sold out fundraiser, Phelps said, raised about $16,000, which allowed the organization to create a program that connects their three miniature horses with kupuna in long-term care facilities and keiki in schools. Phelps said she still finds it difficult to hold back tears when thinking about how the miniature horses provided kupunas and their families with the chance to spend time together — a memory that Phelps treasures from her hanabata (childhood) days. “The feeling that you get is just a huge sense of community and family,� Phelps said. “It just seems like these little horses just bring people together.�

This year’s fundraiser will include a buffet dinner, pupus, silent auction and live music from The Bootleggers, a rock and roll, blues, rockabilly, southern rock and country cover band. Info: Phelps at 635-4720 or hhkauai@gmail.com

aFeinPhoto Gallery Aloha from Hanalei Aloha Juice Bar Hanalei Gifts & Gallery Big Save Bouchons Blue Tiki Tattoo DeCamp Construction Divine Planet Flop Shop Chicken in a Barrel BBQ Hanalei River Healing & Bodywork

Hanalei Surf Backdoor Hanalei Strings & Things Honua Engineering Hot Rocket Hula Moon Gifts of Hanalei Kalypso Kauai Nut Roasters Kauai Vacation Rentals Kayak Hanalei Hokonut Kids L&L Hawaiian BBQ Lee Acupuncture

Na Pali Catamaran Na Pali Properties On the Road to Hanalei Pedal and Paddle Puka Dog Reside Kauai LLC Robin Savage Gifts & Gourmet Spinning Dolphin Timeshare Resales Village Snack & Bakery Village Variety

You’ll ďŹ nd us in the Heart of Hanalei...

Jane F. Abramo PRINCIPAL BROKER

808-639-3773 P.O. Box 475, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii 96714 Bus: s Fax: 808-826-7665 JANE NAPALIPROP COM s NAPILIPROP COM

MOSART

The mouth paintings of Moses Hamilton “Art That Soothes the Soul�

(808) 652-2314 www.mosesart.org Self taught, Moses “Mo� rediscovered his passion for art and started painting by mouth after an accident Join his fan page

facebook.com/ moses.hamilton

in 2002 left him paralyzed. He paints in an expressive and loose style with a touch of impressionism, using bold colors to create strong, colorful pieces of art inspired by Love of Life and Music. Mo, along with a display of his artworks, is at Ching Young Village Shopping Center on Weekends.

4 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

Evening delight

Hanapepe Cafe serving Friday dinner

TASTE OF KAUAI

MARTA LANE

I

t is early Friday evening as dozens of vendors set up their stalls for Hanapepe Art Night.

Musicians play, smoke rises from an outdoor grill and as the sun sinks, it catches a shower tree in full bloom and lights up chandeliers of pink and yellow flowers. A line of people, some seated on wood benches, wait for 5 p.m., when owner Helen Lacono will open Hanapepe Café.

Along the sidewalk, Midnight Bear Breads sets out warm loaves made in the café’s kitchen. Next to them, pots of the café’s soup are set out, which are also sold every Wednesday during the Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula.

Lacono is the author of Kauai Farmers’ Market Soups, which is

Photos by Daniel Lane

Right: Helen Lacono opens the doors to Hanapepe Cafe only during Hanapepe Art Night.

Above: Pan-seared ono with lemon butter sauce. available at Talk Story Bookstore and during the Kauai Culinary Market. The cookbook features 16 of her most popular soups, including Hungarian mushroom and pineapple avocado gazpacho.

Andrea Pisciotta Kaohi opened Hanapepe Café in 2003 and Lacono took over when her daughter wanted to spend time raising her children. The café was twice the size and booked solid every Friday night. That ended on March 30, 2012, when Lacono was

diagnosed with heart disease and took time off to heal. Last October, the recovered chef downsized the café and reopened for dinner, which is only on Friday nights.

“Mom and I cook on Tuesdays for the Wednesday market and on Thursdays for Friday’s dinners,” explains Kaohi. “It’s great because we’re back there working, joking and laughing like we never have before.”

As the crowd enters the homey cafe, Jack Johnson plays quietly

BAMBOO GRILL & SUSHI “Local Food at Its Best” NEW Friday Night Sizzling Platter Specials from

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

Breakfast is served from 7 a.m to noon, lunch is from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and dinner is from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Happy Hour is from 3:00-5:30 p.m.

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

They offer

15% DISCOUNT

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.

Daily to Kama’aina guests.

For more information, call 245-6886.

TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 | 5

on the sound system. Highbacked chairs line a U-shaped bar with checkerboard tile.

Nine tables are topped with votive candles and dressed with black tablecloths, silverware and paper napkins.

Granddaughter Ku’ulei Breen brings a basket of fresh-baked focaccia, a small pitcher of fruity olive oil and iced goblets of fresh-brewed tropical tea.

There’s a $5 corking fee if you bring your own wine.

A small menu features three soups ($5 cup/$10 bowl), three salads ($12), seven entrees and six desserts ($5). Ku’ulei, a student of the Culinary Arts program at Kauai Community College, carries a plate filled with Eggplant and Spinach Lasagna ($15) to a nearby diner. “More food than plate,� she says. “That’s how we do it here.�

Bombas ($15), a spicy purple sweet potato patty, is

studded with whole shrimp and chunks of white fish. The patty is coated with cornmeal before it’s cooked, so it has a nice, crispy exterior and sweet, creamy interior. A side of romesco sauce is made with fire-roasted red bell peppers and plenty of garlic. The dish is served with a salad of local

greens, carrots, and cucumbers tossed in a lemon honey Dijon vinaigrette.

Tonight’s special is pan-seared ono with a lemon butter sauce.

Its comes with a cucumber salad and dill yogurt dressing; baby green beans and thinly sliced carrots tossed in a spicy tomato sauce, and black rice pilaf with celery and pecans.

During dinner, Lacono leaves the kitchen to check on her guests. She lingers at each table, soaking up the conversation and throwing her head back in laughter.

Hanapepe CafÊ, 3830 Hanapepe Rd., is open every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 335-5011

JT UIF BVUIPS PG 5BTUJOH ,BV BJ 3FTUBVSBOUT 'SPN 'PPE 5SVDLT UP 'JOF %JOJOH " (VJEF UP &BUJOH 8FMM PO UIF (BSEFO *TMBOE 'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO WJTJU 5BTUJOH,BVBJ DPN Â

Left: Lacono checks in on Greg and Cathy Blackburn.

Above: A smaller version of the popular cafe.

Bottom left: Mango and lilikoi cobbler with granola, whipped cream and macadamia nuts.

Sueoka’s Snack Shop Now Open Tuesday to Sunday - 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed Monday

r Marta Lane B GPPE XSJUFS PO ,BVBJ TJODF PĂ­ FST GBSN UP GPSL GPPE UPVST BOE

SPECIALS!

Friday 7/25 & Sat 7/26 only!

Thai Red Curry Choice of Chicken, Shrimp or Fish.

Includes steamed rice $13.95 NY Steak and Grilled Kauai Shrimp served with rice, or wedge french fries $18.95

All Day Drink Specials

$3 Steinlager & Beck Live Music! $5 Hawaiian Punch $5 Margarita $5 Fire Ball Shot

Live Music Friday, July 25th Not My First 808.335.3188 Rodeo

Port Allen Marina Center 353 Waialo Rd. #7A

Old Koloa Town

742-1112

6 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

REVIEW ASSOCIATED PRESS FRANK SCHECK

Purge’ sequel provides requisite thrills T

here’s a lot more purging going on in this inevitable sequel to last summer’s surprise horror hit “The Purge.”

Expanding the parameters of the low-budget original by taking the action literally out into the streets, “The Purge: Anarchy” efficiently exploits its high-concept premise while delivering far more visceral thrills than its predecessor. Like it or not, a new franchise seems to have been born.

Set ten years in the future, the film written and directed by James DeMonaco (repeating his chores from the original) again takes place during the annual Purge, a government-sanctioned 12-hour period in which ordinary citizens are allowed to commit heinous crimes with no fear of punishment. Created as a way to allow people to indulge their basest instincts so as to keep the crime rate down the rest of the year, participants are

urged to “have a good cleanse” while those seeking shelter from the nihilistic mayhem are constantly advising each other to “stay safe.”

The latter is exactly what most of the featured main characters are trying to do, including single mother Eva (Carmen Ejogo), her feisty sixteen-year-old daughter Cali (Zoe Soul) and bickering married couple Shane (Zach Gilford) and Liz (Kiele Sanchez). The exception is Leo (Frank Grillo), a loner who, outfitted with an armor-plated car and loads of weaponry, heads out into the night for reasons of his own.

For contrived reasons too convoluted to explicate, Leo becomes the reluctant and unlikely protector of the other four when they find themselves trapped outside during the violence-filled night. Not only must they avoid the various ordinary citizens participating

in the mayhem, including a scarily masked gang of young miscreants, but also the groups of black uniform-clad paramilitary types who massacre victims with automatic weapons from the backs of huge trucks. After Leo’s car becomes disabled, the group is forced to make their way on foot through the mean streets to the safe home of Eva’s employer.

While the first film was

essentially an elaborate home invasion thriller, this follow-up more closely resembles a John Carpenter-style action movie (DeMonaco scripted the “Assault on Precinct 13” remake) with its plethora of well-staged, ultra-violent set pieces. And while character development is clearly not a high priority, the principal figures are a generally engaging and sympathetic lot, with Grillo’s steely Leo particularly

intriguing. More interestingly, the film expands on the original premise by introducing racial and class-conscious themes into the storyline: Eva’s elderly father (John Beasley) is seen sacrificing himself in one of the more wickedly clever plot twists; a Black Panther-style group led by a firebrand insurgent (Michael K. Williams of “The Wire”) violently rebels against the Purge; and the desperate

quintet become would-be prey to a group of wealthy white people who have bid at an auction for the privilege of hunting them down.

While the film would have gained resonance if these provocative ideas had been developed more fully, it works well enough on its own terms, with Grillo’s commanding turn anchoring the proceedings.

Director DeMonaco fills the screen with arresting images — a flame-engulfed bus seen barreling down the street in the background is particularly haunting — and keeps the pacing brisk enough to prevent dwelling on the plot contrivances.

Effectively adding to the tense atmosphere is Nathan Whitehead’s excellent electronic music score.

“The Purge: Anarchy,” a Universal release, is rated R. Running time: 103 minutes

TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 | 7

Conference of dreams

LISA ANN CAPOZZI TGIFR!DAY

Kauai Music Festival begins Thursday

T

he creative muse of musicians from around the world will converge at the Kauai Music Festival next week.

“We bring in professional songwriters, producers and publishers from Nashville and LA,” said Jerry Brocklehurst, president of the Kauai Music Festival, a local nonprofit.

“Conferences like this on the Mainland can cost thousands of dollars to attend.”

During the four-day conference, musicians and songwriters learn how to refine their skills through interaction with industry career-makers from as

far away as London, Australia and New Zealand.

Last year, an up and coming Hawaii band caught the eye of a London music executive.

The group Lifeinpursuit, comprised of Ryan Higgins and Chase and Carl Kauhane played an original song, “Sister Song,” the first night of the conference and it was instantly recognizable.

“We’re very lucky. The conference helped us out and now we’re working with a publisher.

The first night it was open mic night and we weren’t expecting anything,” said lead singer Chase Kauhane. But lightning struck and a producer is now pitching

an acoustic version of their song, recorded at a studio in Waimea. The group also won the songwriting contest at the event. The prize was a concert performance in Los Angeles where band member Ryan Higgins said they made other valuable networking connections.

“It happened fast,” Higgens said. “Then our album, “Nickel and Dimin’ It,” was nominated for a Na Hoku award in the alternative category. Other songwriters have made promising connections at previous Kauai Music Festival conferences.

“There was a local high school teacher, Terry Low, who had his song used in the season opener of the TV show, ‘Parenthood.’ It was playing on the radio in the pickup truck,” Brocklehurst said.

“There was another attendee last year from Oahu who cowrote a song with a Nashville instructor and that song was used on Hawaii Five-O.” The conference culminates in Friday and Saturday evening concerts featuring Grammy, Na Hoku Hanohano, and Emmy-winning musicians from throughout Hawaii and the Mainland.

Grand Buffet Lunch Special Including South Indian Food Combo Plate Wednesday Night Starting

9

Above: “Lifeinpursuit” band members Chase Kauhane, Ryan Higgins, Carl Kauhane.

Left: Professional award-winning songwriters such as Adam Zelkind (Left) lead daily songwriting workshops in small groups for attendees from around the world. From left, Laurie Williams, Lynn Taylor, and Thayne Taylor.

The cost to attend the song- run from Thursday through to register, visit http://www. writing event at Courtyard by Aug. 2. kauaimusicfestival.com or call For further information or 634-6237.

Marriott in Kapaa is $195. It will

NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST BREAKFAST EVERYDAY

$ 99 $ 95 15% OFF Kama‘aina Discount from

16

From 8:00am 10:30am

(Not including specials and not valid with other offers.)

NEW MANAGEMENT & STAFF Open 6 Days

,UNCH AM PM $INNER PM PM Closed Tuesday We Do Catering

+UHIO (WY s

From 8:00am 10:00am

8 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

Saber Fairbanks, Micah Nobriga

CHECK DA SCENE Gracie Stokes, Mainei Kinimaka

Lily Stokes, Asha Mcginnis, Zoe Mcginnis

Dutch Fairbanks, Henry Scherer

Hikari Oberman

Kalani Vierra

TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 | 9

Junior Lifeguards ready for state

T

he Kauai Junior Lifeguards wrapped up its summer program with the island finals Saturday at the Hanalei Pier.

Nearly 80 participants from four sites scrambled for bragging rights of six different sporting events developed around the curriculum of the junior lifeguard program, including the 1,000 meter run, beach flags, paddlboard relay and a 250 meter swim, run, swim, run.

Competitors are practicing for the state finals on Aug. 2 at Kalapaki Beach.

The Kauai Junior Lifeguards are the10-time defending state champions.

DENNIS FUJIMOTO TGIFR!DAY

Maliana Kaui, Mainei Kinimaka, Kelta O’Rourke

Kelta O’Rourke, Tiana Tomodo-Bannert

Bryson Baligad, Kaeo Kruse, Micah Nobriga

Asha Mcginnis

-SPECIALCLUB PLAY FOR JULY AND AUGUST! Groups with 12 or more players will receive: $35 per player green fee rate (Hawaii residents only) $50 per player green fee rate (visitors)

Wendy has relocated!

Spend $75 in the Pro Shop and receive a FREE round of golf or a $10 gift card for Ho‘okipa Café

3022 Peleke Street, Suite 8 Lihue, HI 96766

Spend $50 in the Ho‘okipa Café (does not include catering events or outings) and receive a $10 gift card for the Pro Shop or Ho‘okipa Café for your next visit

The Beauty Shop Lihue & Kapaa

10% OFF JULY-AUGUST If you book with Wendy

808-643-2100

/VIPV 4USFFU -JIVF t 245-8756

Pedicure t .BOJDVSF Gel Polish

808-389-4467

Nails, Hair & Makeup, Waxing, Permanent Makeup, Spray Tanning Call Jody 808-245-2500 Yelp The Beauty Shop Kilohana & The Beauty Shop & Manicure Bar to see our reviews

10 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

Local movies highlight film fest T

he Hawaii Ocean Film Festival returns to Waipa at 6 p.m. Saturday. Outdoor screenings of feature and short films about marine resources, ocean recreation, and our cultural connections to the sea.

The 2.5 hour festival of independent films begins with local stories about people and organizations that work to preserve and protect nearshore environments through volunteerism and the environmental sciences.

“The festival goal is to encourage the viewers to pick a beach, whether it is near their home, or their favorite, or maybe just the beach that really needs some extra attention – and make a commitment to protecting and preserving that resource once in a while,” said HOFF Director Melinda Sandler. “Or make a donation to a local organization doing the work already.”

The family friendly festival begins with filmmaker Brady Cushway’s touching tribute to Kauai’s beloved ocean advocates, Kathy and Bobo Ham Young, a mother and son who both passed away recently, showing the avid anglers enjoying the North Shore with friends and family.

Stephen Watkins of Lihue, is the festival’s local filmmaker profile for 2014. His film, “Spirit Of Aloha,” is a heartwarming music video featuring a montage of clips inspired by the families involved in outrigger events.

TOM LAVENTURE TGIFR!DAY

Divers discover an Iron Pot used to boil whale blubber into oil. This helped them determine that the wreck was whaling vessel from the Mainland.

“Living on Kauai and building new friendships has given me an inner peace that I thought could not be matched,” Watkins said. “Having my film featured at the Hawaii Ocean Film Festival brings me to a new level of joy because the beauty of the island and caring nature of the people who live here can now be shared with others.”

As Watkins Productions, he applies a bachelor’s degree in television production and a master’s in instructional technology and digital media to educational and philanthropic projects. He is a website builder, photographer and videographer

who provides technical support for the Performing Arts Center and other live performance venues in addition to video segments for Kauai Community College.

The Surfrider Trilogy follows with a message from the National Surfrider Foundation to “Rise Above Plastics and Pick Up Your Butts.” It is followed

by Robert Zelkovsky’s (Bamboo Moon production) film, “Surfrider Net Pickup,” which documents the efforts of the Kauai chapter and its faithful volunteers.

One element, “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is a Surfrider part-

- Plantation Days Koloa

nership with Kauai Community College. The film features local scientist and Surfrider member Carl Berg, who regularly tests Japanese tsunami debris for radioactivity.

Watkins adds another short piece to the trilogy with a documentary on the work of Jessica Austin and Leah Sousen, who monitor debris and pollution at Kee Beach.

The fields of ocean archeology follows with the 30-minute film, “Lightning Strikes Twice,” featuring NOAA’s discovery of the whaleship wreck, “Two Brothers,” which struck the reef and sank in the French Frigate

~Lessons

of Aloha

The festival begins on Friday, July 18 July 18-27, 2014 * Ten days and nights * Over 30 events Paniolo BBQ & Music in the Country * 15th Annual Plantation Days Rodeo Polynesian Revue & Fire Dancing * Historic Hapa Trail Walk ... and much more!

For details & full schedule, visit

www.koloaplantationdays.com

Sponsored by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and other community organizations and businesses.

Shoals area of the Hawaiian Islands in 1823. The film should inspire young people to explore the ocean sciences and scuba divers will also enjoy the footage, say festival organizers.

The Two Brothers captain was George Pollard Jr., who had captained and survived a whale strike on the whaleship “Essex.” It inspired Herman Melville’s novel, “Moby Dick.”

“Waverider” by filmmaker Gareth Davies is the story of Esei Tokovou, a Fijian boatman and surf guide who won a wildcard entry Volcom Fiji Pro World Championship competition. Using hand-me-down boards and without a trainer or support team, Tokovou readies to compete against the top surfers in the world for more than $400,000 in prize money.

Esei carries the hopes of a nation into competition at Cloudbreak on Tavarua Island, rated by many big wave surfers as the best wave in the world.

Hawaii Ocean Film Festival selects films sent from around

the world, with a goal of finding entertaining stories that also offer an educational component on the most pressing problems facing our environment that will relate to the local audience.

The topic is overfishing is highlighted in the 2015 HOFF. Films received this year describe, and offer possible solutions to the trafficking of IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fish.

“Fish-I Africa”, is film from The Pew Charitable Trust that shows how poorer countries small, illegal industrial fishing boats are taking one-fifth of the global tuna catch from the Western Indian Ocean near Southeast Africa.

“Fish-I Africa is uniting coastal countries Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and the United Republic of Tanzania to help put a halt to large-scale illegal fishing in an area covering 500 million square kilometers of the Indian Ocean — the second-largest fishery in the world next to the Pacific.

The first HOFF events were held at the War Memorial Convention Hall on Kauai, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hilo Palace Theater, and Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The venue moved to outdoor screens to handle larger crowds but also to immerse the audience in the natural environment with warms winds, salty air, and the occasional blessing and rainbows.

Tickets are $5 and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and beach chairs. Advance tickets are available at Hanalei Surf Company, and Paradise Music kiosk outside of Foodland. Join Surfrider the night of the event and get in free. For information visit waipafoundation.org and hawaiioceanfilmfestival.org.

ISLAND CALENDAR

TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 | 11

treasure” David Penhallow Scott as he paints a picture of sugar plantation society before, during, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

SURF CONTEST 7:30 a.m.

PK’s in Poipu KOLOADANCE 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Koloa Neighborhood Center Suzie Ayres will be teaching Rumba moves followed by social dancing.

MONDAY LAUGH THERAPY Noon to 1 p.m.

Lihue Neighborhood Center

JOHN CRUZ FRIDAY

UKULELE CONCERT 4 to 6 p.m.

Hanalei Community Center Multi-Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concert. $20

BON DANCE 7:30 to 10 p.m.

West Kauai Hongwanji Mission Enjoy music, bon dance, drumming and local food.

ARTISTS RECEPTION FOR EXHIBITION 5 to 8 p.m.

The Art House in Koloa Oils by plein air artist Eileen Kechloian/Watercolors by Alan Akana with music and pupus.

FILM NIGHT 10 p.m.

Tiki Iniki Showing will feature eight curated submissions from the general public. 828-0101

TALK STORY 6 p.m.

Kalaheo Neighborhood Center Filipino leaders Dr. Romeo Quijano, M.D. and Gilbert Sape will share their experiences organizing in the Philippines and to empower communities with resources to take control of their health, workplace and food systems.

SATURDAY BON DANCE 7:30 to 10 p.m.

West Kauai Hongwanji Mission Enjoy music, bon dance, drumming and local food.

HANALEI BAY SWIM CHALLENGE 7 a.m. to noon Hanalei Bay Pier Join 300 other swimmers from all the other Hawaiian islands as well as the Mainland and international visitors in one of

John Cruz will be performing Wednesday night 8:30 p.m. at Port Allen Sunset Bar and Grill. four open-water races. $10 for keiki, $50 adults. 657-9454 HAWAII OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL 6 p.m.

Waipa The festival features short films about marine resources, ocean recreation, and our cultural connections to the sea. Under the stars and on the big screen. $5 SURF CONTEST 7:30 a.m.

PK’s in Poipu KEIKI DAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens Play in Jack’s fountain, explore the jungle tree house, and many kid-friendly features of our Children’s Garden. $10.

828-0525 SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION 10 to 2 p.m.

Longs CVS, Kapaa Kapaa Rotary Club will be collecting school supplies for Kapaa Elementary School students. 346-0357 PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER 7 to 10 a.m.

Hanapepe United Church of Christ Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, miso soup, fruit and more. Also on sale will be plants, seedlings, produce, jams and jellies. $8.

DANCE REGISTRATION DAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kauai Dance Center

SUNDAY TALK STORY 4 to 5 p.m.

Plantation Gardens Restaurant Lanai Tea and talk story with “living

HEALING HORSES GALA 6 p.m.

Hukilau Lanai The gala will have pupus, dinner, live music, entertainment, and a silent auction. $50 COMMUNITY YOGA 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Nawiliwili Yacht Club Hosted by the Kauai Sailing Association, weekly on Monday.

Bring your own yoga mat or towel. 346-7671

TUESDAY HELP SAVE THE CORALS 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Lydgate Park pavilion Dean Lyon, “Lord of the Rings” visual effects supervisor, will Skype-in via video call and will be discussing his vision for helping to bring this important message to the world through the eyes of nā keiki, and the wisdoms of Hawaiian people.

WEIGHT WATCHERS 5:30 p.m.

St. Johns Episcopal Church Weekly meetings held same time on Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM 1 p.m.

Island School This session is for executive directors, development staff, board members, and fundraising volunteers who want to raise significantly more money for their organizations by making the leap into major gifts fundraising, but haven’t had the courage or know-how. $45 ‘UNMANNED: AMERICA’S DRONE WARS’ 6 p.m.

Kapaa Library Video footage showing Pakistan’s remote tribal areas and families mourning lost loved ones is interspersed with indepth interviews.

JOHN CRUZ 8:30 p.m.

Port Allen Grill and Bar Grammy Award winner will perform. $10 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.

THURSDAY ‘CHOICES’ 4 to 5:15 p.m.

Lydgate Beach Park CSL Kauai, a new and growing spiritual community is reaching out to teens ages 13 through 17 with their youth program “Choices.” Its purpose is to nurture your teen’s emotional, intellectual, creative and spiritual life through art, theater, literature, community sharing and physical activity. Choices will meet weekly on Thursdays.

755-9177

12 | TGIFR!DAY | FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014

I’ll Give You 3 Good Reasons Why You Should Treat Yourself to a Personal Loan from KGEFCU! 3,000 – 3%APR* – 3 YEARS

$

*Restrictions Apply Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.

National Credit Union Administration a U.S. Government Agency.

Field of Membership (FOM) – Federal, State and County Employees, Select Employer Groups (SEG’s) and their immediate families.