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- November 9, Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Greening Kaua'i's Visitor Industry
@ Sheraton Kaua'i Resort
Learn about and discuss the economic, environmental and social benefits of "greening" the visitor industry, recognize actions already being taken by Kaua`i businesses, hear from experts from Hawaii and New Zealand, and share your own ideas about how new green practices could be implemented in your business. For details please visit Kaua'i Action & Planning Alliance .
- November 15, Wednesday
Unlocking the Door: The Key To Ending Homelessness
@Waikiki Beach Marriott, O'ahu
Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to explore and discuss strategies to overcome obstacles to the Hawaii homeless situation. This statewide Hawaii forum is a collaboration of the State of Hawaii Homeless Programs, Oahu Partners in Care, Maui Homeless Alliance, Kauai Continuum of Care and Community Alliance Partners of Hawaii Island. The forum is sponsored by HUD-Honolulu Field Office and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). For more information, please contact Bruce Newman, RCAC, at 541/332-0703 or BNewman@rcac.org
- November 15, Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Kaua'i's Living Pathways 2006 Conference, Part One
Aloha Beach Resort Kaua'I, FREE
To gain a better understanding of and support the completion of Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the Anahola to Lihue coastal pathway, and to strategize the building of other multi-use pathways systems throughout Kauai's communities. Living pathway systems allow people to walk or bike to their destinations, providing an alternative to driving an automobile, as well as promoting a healthy physical activity and lifestyle. Speaker is Ed McBrayer, Executive Director, The PATH Foundation , Atlanta, Georgia. For more details please visit www.KauaiPath.org .
- November 16, Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Kaua'i's Living Pathways 2006 Conference, Part Two
Hilton Kaua'i Beach Resort
Part Two covers the same topic as Part One above. Ed McBryer is joined by Jeff Shoemaker, Executive Director, Greenway Foundation , Denver, Colorado for this all day workshop event. For more details please visit www.KauaiPath.org .
- November 16, Thursday, 8:30 PM
Conscious Movie Night in Kilauea
Kilauea Lighthouse Bistro, FREE
"Global Dimming", a one hour BBC documentary discussing a little known phenomena having serious global warming implications, will be shown as the kick off film for these new movie nights at the Lighthouse Bistro. Some films in future showings include "An Inconvenient Truth", "Peak Oil " and "The Future of Food". For more information please check the Malama Kaua'i website or call 828-0685.
- November 20, Monday, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Shaping Policies & Standards For Our Preferred Rural Hawai'i
@Aloha Beach Resort, Ali'i Room
The Hawai'i Rural Development Council (HRDC), in partnership with the State Land Use Commission (LUC), will be hosting community conversations to collect preferences and priorities for rural Hawai'i. The products from these workshops will be reported to the LUC and Legislature regarding potential amendments to rural district classification, in response to Act 205. Questions regarding workshop schedule, format or logistics may be directed to HRDC's contracted facilitator, Eric Kapono, in Hilo at 808-969-3991 and kapono@advancementservices.org
- December 8, Friday, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
" An Inconvenient Truth" Film Showing and Panel Discussion
@KCC Performing Arts Theater, FREE
Leadership Kaua'I sponsors the showing of the global warming film, "An Inconvenient Truth" followed by an panel discussion with government, energy and climate experts include Brian Schatz (former State Legislator), JoAnn Yukimura (Kaua'i County Council), Ben Sullivan (Apollo Kaua'i Chair) and climate change expert from UH Manoa (to be announced).
- Protect the rural character of our island
- Avoid severe traffic impacts of larger and larger big boxes
- Allow Kauai residents to take back the control of Kauai's future from mainland corporations
Please attend the January 9th Planning Commission meeting and/or email your Councilmember and ask them to say YES to setting reasonable limits to BIG BOXES development on Kaua'i. For more information about the meeting call - 241-6677 or contact: pulamakauai@hotmail.com
JOANN YUKIMURA, jyukimura@kauai.gov
RONALD KOUCHI, rkouchi@kauai.gov
SHAYLENE ISERI-CARVALHO, scarvahlo@kauai.gov
JAY FURFARO, jfurfaro@kauai.gov
TIM BYNUM, tbynum@kauai.gov
MEL RAPOZO, mrapozo@kauai.gov
BILL "KAIPO" ASING, basing@kauai.gov
- January 14, Sunday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kaua'i Agricultural Tradeshow
@ Vetern's Center, Lihu'e
The event is open to the public from 1:30 to 3:00 and will feature many of the island's agricultural providers. Both County and State legislators are said to be on hand for the event. For more information contact Sue Keller of the Kaua'i County Farm Bureau at 828.2120
- January 18 & 19, Thursday & Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM & 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Organic Farming Workshop
@ KCC Campus, Puhi
The University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in coordination with Kauai Community College - Office of Continuing Education and Training, invites you to attend a two-day workshop on Organic Farming in Hawaii. Sign up and receive professional science-based information that covers basic production concepts and techniques as well as information on certification and marketing of organic products. For complete details including agenda and list of speakers please visit http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/organic.
- January 20, Saturday, 9:00 AM
January Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Aliomanu Beach, Anahola
Directions: Heading North, pass Anahola store. Turn makai on Aliomanu. Go approximately 1 mile and turn into beach parking area on right. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and water. Hope to see you there! For more info, please call: Sheri @652-4648
- February 2 & 3 , Friday & Saturday
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Sustainable Approaches Toward Zero Waste Conference
@ KCC Performing Arts Theater and Campus, Puhi
The Max3R, or Maximum Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Conference is a 2-day event aimed at educating the public, businesses and government on the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling as a primary approach to waste management. International speakers and experts in the field will be on hand. For more information and to register visit www.malamakauai.com/max3r.
- February 15, Thursday, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Apollo Kaua'i Monthly Meeting:
@ the State Building, Lihu'e
Representative Mina Morita will speak on energy related measures that are currently making their way throught the legislature. For more information on this and other Apollo Kaua'i events please visit them online at www.ApolloKauai.org.
- February 17, Saturday, 9:00 AM
February Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Nukoli'i near the Hilton in Wailua
Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and water. Hope to see you there! For more info, please call: Sheri @652-4648
- February 22, Thursday, 6:30 PM
KIUC Candidate's Forum
@ Kaua'i Memorial Convention Hall
Before you vote in the March KIUC elections meet the candidates. Sponsored by Apollo Kaua'i. For more information on this event please visit www.ApolloKauai.org.
- February 24, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bio-Dynamics Workshop
@ the Bio-Dynamic Farm, Moloa'a
Workshop on bio-dynamics, the non-chemical way to farm your crops or grow your garden. An all Kaua'i meal will be served. For more info, directions and details please call 822-7899.
- March 9, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
Join hosts Chris Jaeb and Keone Kealoha as they discuss sustainability here on Kaua'i. Show airs every other Friday from noon - 1:00 PM. For more information visit the radio show page at: www.MalamaKauai.org/getRadio.php. This week we're joined by guests Diana LaBedz and Dr. Marsha Green to discuss strategies for environmental activism and, as a specific example, highlight their campaign against the military use of sonar in our oceans.
- March 13, Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Third Hawaii Superferry Information Meeting
@ Princes Kamakahelei Middle School, Puhi
The Hawaii Superferry is required to offer three information meetings to the public on each of the main Hawaiian Islands. The first was in June and the second in September. This is the same location as last time (in Puhi near Gaylords). Please have a look at the information website http://www.superferryimpact.com. In addition to providing background information, the news page includes an archive of recent press stories on the issues involved, and this may help you in developing questions for the Superferry officials. Please wear your red 'Superferry' T shirts if you have them, or any red shirt if you don't. There also will be shirts available at the door from 5:30 onward.
- March 16, Saturday, 4:00 PM
Peace for the Pacific Demonstration
@ Kaua'i Community College, Puhi
Organized by Diana LaBedz and Dr. Marsha Green. For more information on this nationally coordinated event contact Diana at: DianaLaBedz@aol.com
- March 17, Saturday, 12:00 PM
KIUC Voting Polls Close
@ mail in ballot
KIUC elections are open until noon on Saturday, March 17. Please support those who support sustainable policies for Kaua'i! For more information visit www.KIUC.com.
- March 17, Saturday, 9:00 AM
March Beach Clean-up with Surfrider & Sierra Club Kaua'i
@ Larsen's Beach in Moloa'a
Larsen's Beach with Surfrider Foundation and Sierra Club! We have received a generous donation from Starbucks in Kapa'a and hope you'll join us for a cup of
coffee and a fun beach clean-up! Also, please bring any net-cutting tools you may have to help remove large fishing nets that have washed up on Larsen's beach. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Also, please bring sunscreen, hat, and water. For more info, please call: Sheri @652-4648
- March 23, Friday, 12:00 PM
Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or streaming live at www.KKCR.org
Join hosts Chris Jaeb and Keone Kealoha as they discuss sustainability here on Kaua'i. Show airs every other Friday from noon - 1:00 PM. For more information visit the radio show page at: www.MalamaKauai.org/getRadio.php
- March 27, Tueday, 9:00 AM
County of Kaua'i Housing Bill Workshop
@ Council Chambers, County Building, Lihu'e
The second of two workshops concerning Bill #2202, the County's new housing policy. This is an extremely important meeting for the public to attend and voice their opinion on the future of "affordable" housing on Kaua'i. To view a copy of the bill please click here.
- March 31, Saturday, 12:00 PM
Wahine Fest 2007
@ Kapa'a Beach Park
The Second Annual Wahine Fest is intended to honor the Feminine Principle and its role in creating a more sustainable Community, Galvanize Kauai’s non-profit organizations for a more informed and organized Community and Celebrate Kauai’s musicians and the Spirit of Aloha they inspire within the Community. Performing will be Cindy Combs, Owana Salazar, Lady Ipo, Love Tribe, Kauilani Kahalekai, Millicent Cummings, Anjela Rose, Blu Dux, Shoshana, Aroshn, Manaka, Enuf Already, Michaelle Edwards and more. For more info contact Millicent at 651-1090 or visit http://millicentcummings.com/mpresents.html
- April 22, Saturday, 9:00 AM
Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Ahihi Bay
Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and water. Hope to see you there! For more info, please call: Sheri @652-4648
- May 8, Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Eco-Roundtable Quarterly Gathering
@ Peace & Freedom Hall in Lihu'e (formerly known as the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall)
Over 40 environmental groups update the public and each other on current projects. For more information visit www.EcoRoundtable.org
- May 4, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
Join hosts Chris Jaeb and Keone Kealoha when we talk with Kawika Winter, Director of Limahuli Gardens, about ethnobotony and the ahupua'a as a management model. The ahupua'a, or watershed, was a fairly self sustaining land division used in traditional Hawaiian culture. It usually extended from the top of the mountain to the outside of the first reef. For more information on this show in particular please visit the radio show description found here.
- May 6, Sunday, 12:00 PM
Vegan Potluck Luncheon
@ Kapa'a Neighborhood Center, Kapa'a
A PRESENTATION BY CHEF MARK REINFELD @ 4491 Kou Street with prizes for best vegan recipes. Everyone is welcome to join us for a vegan potluck luncheon and cooking demonstration. Bring a vegan dish and include an ingredient list. Prizes for the best recipes will be awarded. Original recipes are encouraged. And meet award-winning chef Mark Reinfeld in an introduction to the basics of healthy food preparation. This class will introduce you to some of the topics in his latest e-cookbook, 7 Minute Chef. M ark Reinfeld is co-owner of the internationally acclaimed Blossoming Lotus Restaurant in Kapaa and is the 2006 recipient of the Platinum Carrot Award for Living Foods—a national award given by the Aspen Center of Integral Health to outstanding healthy gourmet chefs. Chef Reinfeld received his initial culinary training in New York City and Southern California and developed his love for world culture and cuisine during an extended journey through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His cookbook, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine, co-authored with Bo Rinaldi, has won 8 national awards, including “Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA.” Their latest cookbook, 7 Minute Chef, available now in digital format, goes in depth into the art of healthy cuisine. Vegetarian Society of Hawaii Over 2000 Members Strong—Join Us! For more info call 944-VEGI (8344) or visit VSH.org T hose who prefer not to bring a dish are welcome for a nominal fee of $5.
- May 8, Tuesday, 4:00 PM
County Council Special Budget Meeting
@ County Building, Lihu'e
Participate in the process! Public comment is allowed by email, fax, letter or in person. You may also download or request a copy of the proposed budget from the County of Kaua'i at www.kauai.gov.
- May 8, Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Eco-Roundtable Quarterly Meeting
@ Peace & Freedom Hall / War Memorial, Lihu'e
This quartely meeting brings together all the Kaua'i based environmental groups for an evening of networking and discussion about current projects, goals and needs. It's a great opportuntity for the general public to hear what each of the groups are working on. This is a free event open to all to attend. For more infomation please check www.EcoRoundtable.org.
- May 10 , Thursday, 5:30 PM
Apollo Kaua'i Monthly Meeting
@ State Building, 2FL Conference Room, Lihu'e
- May 12 , Saturday, 12:00 PM
Building With Bamboo 2007: What's Possible?
@ Bamboo Works, Kapa'a
Everyone in the Kauai bamboo community, especially those interested in building with bamboo, is invited to an informational meeting Saturday, May 12, noon to 2PM, to be held in Kapaa, at Bamboo Works in the Kauai Design Center, 4585 Lehua Street (across from Specialty Lumber, one block mauka of the ABC store.) The meeting is free and open to the public.
The purpose of the meeting, which is sponsored by Bamboo Works, Malama Kauai and Steelgrass Bamboo Farm, is to provide the community with the latest information on bamboo construction, particularly what types of bamboo are available, the many ways they can be used structurally, and the requirements under which a structure utilizing bamboo may qualify for a building permit from the County of Kauai.
Discussion of these and other bamboo-related questions will be led by David Sands, a Maui-based architect with the firm Bamboo Technologies, and Douglas Haigh, Head of the County of Kauai Building Department. Local Kauai bamboo growers and nursery owners, builders and designers, and bamboo suppliers will also be on hand to share their experience and participate in the discussion.
Kauai's climate is ideal for growing hundreds of bamboo species, suitable for everything from construction timber to crafts, furniture and musical instruments. Bamboo is universally admired for its pleasing shapes, colors and overall aesthetic, and as a renewable resource that grows quickly and has low-impact requirements for land area, water and nutrients, bamboo appears to be close to a perfect crop when it comes to creating a sustainable agricultural future for our island.
Yet aside from bamboo furniture, and recently bamboo flooring, it is rare to see bamboo used as a principal component in building, especially structurally. One of the goals of this meeting is to provide Kauai residents with the opportunity to change this state of affairs and take advantage of this readily-available resource.
For more information, please contact Tony Lydgate, 821-1857, tony@steelgrass.org ; or Julian Ruppert, 821-8688, Julian@bambooworks.com .
- May 18, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- May 19, Saturday, 9:00 AM
Community Okolehao Trail Work Day
@ Ohiki Rd, Hanalei
Community Okolehao Trail Work Day 9-12:00 AM . Meet at Okolehao Trail parking lot, up Ohiki Rd, Hanalei. Bring tools to plant native species, weed invasives. See the re-built trail. For Information call Carl 639-2968 Hanalei Watershed Hui
- May 19, Saturday, 9:00 AM
May Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Kekaha Beach, Kekaha
For more information on Surfrider Kaua'i events please visit the beautiful new website at: www.surfrider.org/kauai
- May 31, Thursday, 6:00 PM
Leadership Kaua'i presents: Global Warming Task Force Meeting
@ Kapa'a Neighborhood Center, Kapa'a
The same group from Leadership Kaua'i that organized the showing last December of "An Inconvenient Truth" at KCC's Performing Arts Theater hosts the kick off meeting for a Kaua'i based Global Warming Task Force this Thursday, May 31 at the Kapa'a Neighborhood Center starting at 6:00 PM.
- June 1, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show: Zero Waste on Kaua'i w/Solid Waste expert John Harder
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- June 3, Sunday, 12:00 PM
Vegetarian Society Monthly Potluck
@ Kapa'a Neighborhood Center, Kapa'a
- June 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Save Our Seas 4th International Clean Oceans Conference
@ Princeville Ballroom, Princeville
Save Our Seas 4th International Clean Oceans Conference on Saturday, June 9, 2007, 8am - Midnight. The 10th anniversary of the first Reef Check in the world. National Geographic Explorer in Residence: Dr Sylvia Earle. Actress & Spokesperson, Reef Check Foundation : Kelly Hu, Community Reef and Water Awareness activities on the beach. A scientific conference with community organization booths, Movies: Howard Hall’s Island of the Sharks, Silent auction, Live music. - To Be Announced. SOS needs volunteer help, donations and auction items for the 4th SOS International Clean Oceans Conference! Please contact SOS sos@saveourseas.org or 651-3452
- June 14, Thursday, 5:30 PM
Apollo Kaua'i Monthly Meeting
@ HGEA Meeting Room Akahi Street, Lihu'e
For more information please see the new Apollo Kaua'i website.
- June 15, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show: Sustainable Agriculture w/Greenlight founder Gary Seals
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- June 19, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
County Council's Housing Policy Workshop
@ Historic County Building, Lihu'e
The County Council is currently crafting a housing policy that will shape the future of affordable housing and development on the island. If housing is a concern of yours then you MUST read over the proposed policy and offer testimony that reflects your interests. There has been very little input from individuals regarding this policy yet it's the one area residents can shape their own future with regard to the future of affordable housing. For more informaiton on proposed housing policy check the County's website at kauai.gov.
- June 23, Saturday, 9:00 AM
Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Kealia Beach, Kealia
For more information on Surfrider Kaua'i events please visit the beautiful new website at: www.surfrider.org/kauai
- June 29, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show: Affordable Housing w/Maui Councilmember Danny Mateo
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- July 7, Saturday, 9:00 AM
Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Kaua'i
@ Kalihiwai Beach, Kalihiwai
For more information on Surfrider Kaua'i events please visit the beautiful new website at: www.surfrider.org/kauai
- July 7, Saturday, 3:00 PM
Kaua'i Live 7-7-07 Keep It Green!
@ Lydgate Park's Main Pavillion, Wailua
A Celebration with the Whole World about GLOBAL WARMING and WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. Free concert with films and speakers from 3p - 10p. Come join the conscious evolution with other environmental groups as Kaua'i looks at our environment in concert with other celebrations 7-7-'07 world-wide. Sponsered by Unity of Kaua'i.
- July 12, Thursday, 5:30 PM
Apollo Kaua'i Monthly Meeting
@ HGEA Meeting Room Akahi Street, Lihu'e
For more information please see the new Apollo Kaua'i website.
- July 13, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- July 27, Friday, 12:00 PM
KKCR Sustainability Radio Show
@ KKCR 91.9 FM or www.KKCR.org
For more information please see the radio section of the website.
- August 14, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
County Council's Housing Policy Workshop
@ Historic County Building, Lihu'e
The County Council is currently crafting a housing policy that will shape the future of affordable housing and development on the island. If housing is a concern of yours then you MUST read over the proposed policy and offer testimony that reflects your interests. There has been very little input from individuals regarding this policy yet it's the one area residents can shape their own future with regard to the future of affordable housing. For more informaiton on proposed housing policy check the County's website at kauai.gov.
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