Spring Fling potluck luncheon 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Hale Manu, Kilauea The Kaua’i chapter of the American Association of University Women will host a luncheon and tour of a private 3.5 acre botanical garden. Following lunch there will
Spring Fling potluck luncheon
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Hale Manu, Kilauea
The Kaua’i chapter of the American Association of University Women will host a luncheon and tour of a private 3.5 acre botanical garden. Following lunch there will be a presentation of the group’s activities over the past year. There will also be a silent auction to raise funds for the scholarship coffers. This chapter is only a year old and so far has visited several schools to introduce students to alternative career paths. The group works with all students third grade and up. The national organization offers scholarships to women either wanting to attend or go back to school; receive legal help for women at work who encounter unequal pay situations or oppressive conditions. It also watchdogs public policy to ensure women get a fair shake in the federal legal system. The group is seeking new members, so bring a friend or two. For information contact Lenda Helser, 828-0609
Kaua‘i Chorale
7:30 p.m. Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday
Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center; Kilauea Christian Church
Takes “A Trip Down Memory Lane” this weekend with songs from the 1900s to 1970s. This 75-member community chorale will thrill and excite listeners who fondly recall songs of yesteryear, from the era of “Shine On,” “Harvest Moon,” through the Big Band era; to the rock and roll 50s to the “Age of Aquarius.” Led by Lois Ricciardi and accompanied by Virginia Shepherd, Dan Spriggs and Michael Odo, you are in for a delightful evening. For more information on performances and tickets call Lois Ricciardi, 822-5633 or Wes Cronk, 332-9356.
Spring Scholarship Fundraiser
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
Kaua‘i Pacific School presents rock band, The Yes Men, for an evening of “Tapas, Music and Dancing.” There will be a silent auction, tapas for sale and a no host bar featuring beer and wine. The Yes Men features local musicians Will Lydgate, Kirk Smart and Elijah Lenhart playing everything from Dizzy Gillespie to Led Zeppelin. Visit ksmartmusic.com to hear audio clips.
Tickets are $30 and available at the following outlets: Kaua’i Pacific School, Kilauea; Healthy Hut, Kilauea; Hanalei Strings and Things; Magic Dragon, Princeville and Papaya’s in Kapa‘a. Visit kauaipacific.org or call 828-1144 for more information.
Kaua‘i Pacific School is an independent Kindergarten to sixth grade school in Kilauea. Kaua‘i Pacific School has an extensive specialty program, an award winning arts program, marine science program and laptops for all students. The school has also recently received the Hawaii Schools Digital Media Grant, and a $20,000 scholarship grant from the McInerny Foundation for 2009-2010. Approximately 40 percent of students are on tuition assistance. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to building the school’s scholarship fund.
Kaua‘i Alliance for Peace and Social Justice
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Hofgaard Park, Waimea Town
This is a peace appreciation community potluck. Join community organizers to explore what real security means for Kaua‘i now and into the future. All are welcome.
Mark James C.D. signing
2 p.m. Saturday
Border Books and Music
The Kaua’i entertainer will perform songs from his latest C.D., “Uncle Mark’s Kid Songs.” James has added 27 songs to his kid’s collection. Performing with his daughter, Theresa, James performed at the Child and Family Service Family Fun Day and at a special assembly at St. Catherine School. For more information call Mark , 652-0892 or e-mail at unclemarkmusic@live.com
Sierra Club outing
Sunday
Nonou (Sleeping Giant) hike covers the entire mountain. Hike to the top on one trail and return on another to see it all. Incredible sweeping views and lush vegetation. Cars will be shuttled. This is a moderately strenuous five- mile, one-way hike. Call Allan Rachap, 742-1001.
Free talk
6 p.m. Tuesday
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo
Hear journalist, instructor and former Kaua‘i resident Lucinda Fleeson on how Robert Allerton, Isabella Bird and Lucinda Fleeson found new meaning in a Kaua‘i garden. The presentation will take place at the NTBG Headquarters Campus in the Harrison Chandler Education Center at the end of Papalina Road in Kalaheo.
National Tropical Botanical Garden is a not-for-profit, non-governmental institution with nearly 2,000 acres of gardens and preserves in Hawai‘i and Florida. Its mission is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions. NTBG is supported primarily through donations and grants.
Yoga, massage,
acupuncture
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23
National Tropical Botanical Garden’s, Kalaheo
Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through a comprehensive, balanced approach to health and vitality in the tranquil surroundings of the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s, McBryde Garden. A limited number of reservations are now being accepted. Join three professional health and wellness practitioners yoga instructor Ellen Wagner, massage therapist Margaret Merryman, and licensed acupuncturist Alison Ebata. With more than four decades of combined experience, the three women will guide you through a day of discovery that includes a scenic ride into the Lawa’i Valley and on to a shady secluded spot in the upper McBryde Garden. “A Healing Day in the Garden” includes a healthy lunch provided by Kalaheo Cafe, personal yoga mat and special gift bag. This one-day event is $225 (inclusive). Garden members receive a 10 percent discount. To reserve call, 742-2433 before Wednesday.
