Princeville Resort Golf Courses Offer Free Golf Lessons May 1-31st, 2008
The Princeville Resort in Princville, Hawaii will offer free Golf lessons May 1-31st
Princeville at Hanalei features 2 World-Class Championship Golf Courses. The Prince Golf Course and The Makai Golf Course. The Prince is an 18-hole, Par-72 Golf Course that sits 300 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The Makai Golf Course consists of 3 separate 9-Hole Golf Courses Called Ocean, Woods and Lakes. As part of the PGA's Free Lesson Month the Princeville's PGA Professionals at the Makai and Prince courses will offer free, personalized 10-minute lessons every day of the week. The lessons will be tailored to fit each individual’s level of golf experience. Beginners will receive a brief introduction to golf, casual players might get a few tips to improve their swing, and avid golfers can concentrate on fine-tuning a specific area of their game.
To schedule a free lesson with a PGA Pro at the Prince Course, call 826-5001, and for a PGA Pro at the Makai Course, call 826-3581.
The PGA Free Lesson Month is part of PGA’s Play Golf America program. Individuals who take part in the free lessons will also have an opportunity to win a variety of prizes from PGA, including a two-day golf getaway at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., a custom set of Nike golf clubs and other gifts.
To enter the giveaway, golfers should visit Play Golf America
For more information on Princeville’s award-winning golf courses, visit Princeville Resort .
4/24/2008
Support the Special Olympics Athletes
The people of Kaua‘i are invited to join in and support Kaua‘i’s Special Olympics athletes this Saturday April 12th
Starting at 7 a.m., runners and walkers can register for the annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run at the First Hawaiian Bank, Lihu‘e Branch.
At 7:30 a.m. Kaua‘i’s law enforcement officers will run the “Flame of Hope” from the First Hawaiian Bank to the Vidinha Stadium starting at 7:30 a.m.
Runners and walkers wishing to participate in the Troy Barboza Run need to register for $20 per participant and will receive a commemorative crew neck T-shirt or tank top which will feature the new surfboard logo.
For those who decide not to participate in the run but still want to show support, shirts are available for sale now at all First Hawaiian Bank branches, or through the Kaua‘i Police Department. All proceeds from the Troy Barboza Run as well as from the T-shirt sales will benefit the Special Olympics Hawai‘i program.
Some of the groups that have participated in the run include the football teams from all three of Kaua‘i’s public high schools, the Lifetime Stand from the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, families of law enforcement officers, and many of the community residents who take advantage of walking, jogging, or running during the cool of the morning.
With the completion of the run, a Kaua‘i Special Olympic athlete will join the law enforcement officer in lighting the caldron symbolizing the start of the Special Olympics Kaua‘i Track and Field Meet at Vidinha Stadium.
That ceremony starts at 8 a.m. with the athletic events starting at 8:30 a.m.
“There is nothing like seeing the happy faces of our athletes as they compete before a loud cheering audience,” said Shelly Gerardo, a longtime volunteer with the Kaua‘i Special Olympics.
The morning will be filled with athletic events as the Special Olympic athletes compete in various field and track events such as the 50 meter dash, standing and running long jump, shot put, softball throw, and the 400 meter relay.
Joining the athletes, a volunteer task force from the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa always helps coordinate the athletes’ registration, track and field events, and the awards presentations.
This year, according to a blurb in the East Kaua‘i Lions Club newsletter, that organization is also planning to turn out to support the athletes as they compete to qualify for the statewide Special Olympics Track and Field competition held on O‘ahu during the summer.
In addition to the Special Olympics athletic competition, people can also stop by for a kalua pork and cabbage lunch which will be available at the food booth.
Tickets for the lunch is a $7 donation and are available in advance from any Special Olympic athlete.
The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
For more information about enrolling an athlete, or to volunteer, call 652-8662.
The Garden Island News 4/12/2008
ATA Airlines Discontinues all Operations as of April 2, 2008
After filing for Chapter 11 on April 2, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis, IN, ATA Airlines has discontinued all operations and cancelled all current and future flights. Following the loss of a key contract for our military charter business, it became impossible for ATA to continue operations. Unfortunately, we were not in a position to provide our customers or others with advance notice.
We apologize for the disruption caused by the sudden shutdown of ATA and regret the impact on passengers, employees, suppliers, and other parties. ATA customers should seek alternative arrangements for current and future travel. A list of other airlines serving ATA’s destinations is available here.
ATA customers who purchased tickets using a credit card should contact their credit card company or travel agency directly for information about how to obtain a refund for unused tickets.
ATA currently is unable to provide refunds to customers who purchased tickets directly from ATA with cash or a check. These customers may be able to obtain a full or partial refund for their unused tickets by submitting a claim in ATA’s Chapter 11 proceedings. Information about submitting a claim will be available at the following website: http://www.bmcgroup.com/ataairlines.
Customers who purchased tickets from Southwest Airlines for flights operated by ATA under the codeshare agreement should contact Southwest Airlines directly at (800) 308-5037. Southwest has implemented a plan to take care of all customers who purchased a ticket on Southwest and are scheduled to travel on ATA service by rebooking them on a new itinerary, or offering a full refund for any unused portion of a ticket.
ATA Airlines 4/3/2008
Aloha Airlines to shut down passenger operations after March 31, 2008, Ending a 61-Year Tradition of Service to Hawaii
Special Notice regarding Aloha Airlines suspension of passenger service: Aloha Airlines to shut down passenger operations after March 31, 2008:
Aloha Airlines announced today that it will be shutting down its inter-island and transpacific passenger flight operations. Alohas last day of operations will be Monday, March 31, 2008. On that day, Aloha will operate its schedule with the exception of flights from Hawaii to the West Coast and flights from Orange County to Reno and Sacramento, and Oakland to Las Vegas. Code-share partner United Airlines and other airlines are prepared to assist and accommodate Aloha?s passengers who have been inconvenienced.
For more information on Uniteds accommodation options, contact United at 1-800-UNITED1 or United Airlines . Passengers who do not wish to be re-accommodated by another airline should contact their travel agent or credit card company to request a refund. Effective immediately, Aloha will stop selling tickets for travel beyond March 31, 2008.
The shutdown of Alohas passenger operations will affect about 1,900 employees. Aloha also announced that its air cargo and aviation services units will continue to operate as usual while the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeks bids from potential buyers. On March 27, 2008, Saltchuk Resources, Inc., announced its intention to buy Aloha's air cargo business.
This is an incredibly dark day for Hawaii, said David A. Banmiller, Aloha's president and chief executive officer. Despite the groundswell of support from the community and our elected officials, we simply ran out of time to find a qualified buyer or secure continued financing for our passenger business. We had no choice but to take this action.
We deeply regret the impact this will have on our dedicated employees who have made Aloha one of the best operating airlines in the country. Aloha Airlines was founded in 1946 to give Hawaii?s people a choice in inter-island air transportation.
Unfortunately, unfair competition has succeeded in driving us out of business, bringing to an end a 61-year-old company with a proud legacy of serving millions of travelers in the true spirit of Aloha. We realize that this comes as a devastating disappointment to our frequent flyers and our loyal business partners who have supported this company for many, many years.
Helpful Contact Information:
Interisland flights
Hawaiian Airlines 1-800-367-5320 Hawaiian Air
Island Air 1-800-323-3345 Island Air
go! 1-800-435-9462 Go Airlines
Transpacific flights
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 American Air
ATA 1-800-435-9282 American Trans Air
Delta Airlines 1-800-221-1212 Delta
Continental Airlines 1-800-523-3273 Continental
United Airlines 1-800-241-6522 United
Aloha Airlines Press Release 3/31/2008
Early April Fools Prank? Man Rides Horse through hospital!
A spokesman for Wilcox Memorial Hospital on the Hawaiian island of Kauai said a man called the hospital earlier this month and said he was going to ride his father's horse into the hospital, where his father was a patient.
"He proceeded to take the horse up the elevator up to the nursing floor where he was met by security and our nurse supervisor," said the spokesman.
The man, who authorities said appeared intoxicated at the time, posed for pictures with the horse and an off-duty nurse.
The animal was escorted out of the building after the man's father claimed the horse wasn't his, the spokesman said.
"We do have a pet visitation policy, but it does not include a horse," said the spokesman. "Although it sounds funny, we don't want to compromise our visitor and our patient healthcare."
The hospital said it notified the health department.
Officials with the heath department said they would look into the incident to determine if any actions are needed to ensure the safety of the hospital. An internal hospital investigation, however, found that the incident did not warrant any disciplinary action.
"We investigate all incidents and this is a very rare incident and naturally it's something we sat and discussed so we can understand how it happened and how we can prevent it the next time," said the hospital spokesman.
The hospital did say that they are looking for ways to improve security at the hospital.
Kauai is the northernmost and fourth largest of the major Hawaiian islands.
3/27/2008
Prince Kuhio Celebration of the arts
Prince Kuhio celebration of the arts in Po‘ipu all week long
A week of festivities honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole, one of Hawai‘i’s beloved monarchs, begins tomorrow March 21st and will run until March 30 in the Po‘ipu area.
Prince Kuhio was in line for succession of the throne before the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown. Kuhio was known for his work in perpetuating the native Hawaiian culture and preserving native Hawaiian practices. Serving in the U.S. Congress for 10 years, Kuhio led the effort to establish the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. He was called Ke Ali‘i Makaaiana — Prince of the People. "Prince Kuhio Day should remind us politicians of the Hawaiian value of malama pono — to always nurture what is right and just,” said state Rep. Mina Morita, D-14th District.
Most events are free of charge to the public with many activities taking place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa.
Tomorrow through Thursday events include native Hawaiian cultural teaching and demonstrations including a guided hike on the Makawehi sand dunes Sunday, as well as classes and demonstrations Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on lauhala bracelet making (small fee), coconut frond weaving and lei making. On March 28 renowned Hawaiian entertainers begin performances at 8 p.m. on the Seaview Terrace at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa.
On March 29 the early morning starts with Hawaiian protocol ceremonies at the Grand Hyatt. At 10 a.m. commemorative ceremonies organized by the Royal Order of Kamehameha are held at Kuhio’s birthplace, Prince Kuhio Park on Lawa‘i Road.
Ceremonies feature dance, chant and the offering of ho‘okupu (gifts) by various native Hawaiian representatives. After the ceremony, visitors and residents may attend numerous activities between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt.
A Hawaiian village atmosphere is re-created and cultural demonstrations provide opportunities to interpret the Hawaiian culture. Demonstrations and lectures are given by some of Hawai‘i’s most highly regarded artists such as quilters, weavers, wood carvers, pohaku (stone) carvers, feather arts and tapa makers.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., March 30, the Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu‘au (discounted fee) will be hosted by the Grand Hyatt featuring introduction of members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha, along with entertainment by Hawai‘i’s well-known falsetto singer Nicky Castillo.
Garden Island News 3/20/2008
Makai Golf Course host PGA Qualifier
Saturday March 15, 2008 The Makai Course of the Princeville Resort, will host Kauai's first PGA McGladrey Team Championship Qualifier.
Year after year, top Golf Magazines rank the Makai Golf Course among the country's best. Golf Digest ranks it #1 in "Top Courses in the State of Hawaii"
Princeville's Makai Golf Course was designed by master golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. It's 3 separate 9-hole golf courses the Ocean, Woods and Lakes makes it Hawaii's premier 27-hole layout. Each nine has a distinctive personality and scenic flavor, reflected in their names: the Lakes Course winding its way around serene lakes, the Ocean Course running to the spectacular coastline and back, and the Woods Course meandering through native woodlands.
The Kauai qualifying sites will follow a three-person team, best-ball, low-net format. All players must have a USGA Type 1 or Type 2 handicap index. Entry fee for either the Makai or Prince qualifying event is $105 per player, which includes green fee, shared cart and range balls.
Contact Tom Freestone at the Makai Course via email tfreestone@princeville.com or phone (808)826-3580.
The Makai Golf Course
4080 Lei O Papa Rd
Princeville, HI 96722
(808) 826-3580 Event Date:03/15/08
3/15/2008
Wailua Golf Course Host 9th Annual Kauai Collegiate Cup
Wailua Golf Course host the 9th annual Kauai Collegiate Cup. Defending champions from Oklahoma Christian University along with golfers from 11 different schools will compete in the 54-hole event. 1st tee off is Friday March 14th at 8a.m with the final round on March 15th.
3/14/2008
Kauai Hosts PGA McGladrey Team Championship Qualifiers
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club in Lihue, Prince Golf Course and Makai Golf Course of the Princeville at Hanalei Resort are set to host a local qualifying event for the PGA McGladrey Team Championship 2008!
These three Kauai golf courses will serve as qualifying sites for golfers who what an opportunity to qualify for the 2008 PGA McGladrey Team Championship. The Kauai qualifying sites will follow a three-person team, best-ball, low-net format. All players must have a USGA Type 1 or Type 2 handicap index. Entry fee for either the Makai or Prince qualifying event is $105 per player, which includes green fee, shared cart and range balls.
Princeville’s Makai Course will host the first Kauai based qualifier on March 15, 2008 at 8 a.m.
The Prince Course will host a qualifying event on April 12, 2008 at 8 a.m.
The final Kauai qualifier will be held at Kauai Lagoons Golf Club in Lihue Hawaii on May 31, 2008 starting a 8 a.m.
The PGA McGladrey Team Championship is a PGA of America-sanctioned event that was first introduced last year. After its first inaugural 2007 event the PGA McGladrey Team Championship has proven to be a very popular addition for amateurs and local PGA Professionals.
The best-ball event is open to male and female golfers of all levels, offering all golfers a rare opportunity to participate in a national championship. Local qualifying events will take place across the state, with winners advancing to the sectional qualifying tournament at O‘ahu’s Turtle Bay on August 10. The National Championship is scheduled for October 20 to 22 at world-renowned Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
A minimum of three scores per player must be used, and the winning team will be determined by the lowest team net score. The two winning teams of three amateurs will be joined by a PGA professional from the Makai and Prince courses at the sectional tournament.
For more information please visit PGA Mcgladrey Team Championship
3/12/2008
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative
Let’s hope this isn’t just a slow news day, and that our local newspaper actually sees Food self-reliance as a major issue on our island.
Either way, it’s refreshing to find this story about Kauai growers seeking to inspire a more sustainable strategy for local food production on the front page.
Lifestyle writer Keya Keita interviewed a group of seven farmers on our North Shore who belive that “depending on outside resources for our fresh food seems ludicrous when everything under the sun can be grown right here.”
Collectively, these island entrepreneurs have been growing several-hundred types of vegetables, fruits and botanicals for a bunch of years.
Now, group leader Mary Mauger is working on a program to educate the community on the possibility of the “all Kaua‘i meal.”
Holding workshops on her farm and creating recipes that celebrate the extraordinary diversity of food grown locally, says Mauger, is the “beginning of helping people understand that everything we need is here. It’s not only healthier for ourselves, but healthier for the land.”
With all the difficulties in farming and the up-hill battle of gaining community support for sustainable methods, why do these farmers keep doing it?
Here’s wot they say:
“The experience of watching plants produce, and food grow”.
“To grow healthy food for the people”.
“To be in nature. To witness the process.”
“We eat like kings”.
“The lifestyle.”
The farmers sincerely hope that, “Kaua‘i’s community becomes involved in these issues and begins to change the way they see the food in the store and on the plate. We need the support of this island to make the future of food here viable,” said the group.
You go, island growers!
After all, a “100 mile diet” for Kauai means everything we eat will be grown on island
Sustainability in Hawaii 3/5/2008
Margaret Cho Comedy Show
March 6th 2008 at the Kauai Community College experience "Beautiful" the comedy show by Margaret Cho.
Direct from San Francisco, Margaret Cho known for her racy comedy acts will be presenting her one-woman show in Kauai. Her tour has extended to as far as Sydney Aus. to Canada and back to the states. Receiving excellent reviews across the broad "Beautiful" is definitely worth seeing. For more information, please visit Margaret Cho
3/5/2008
Paul Zunno & Onesock Productions at KCC
Friday Feb 29,2008 at 7 p.m.
Former Wilson Pickett guitarist Paul Zunno performs songs from his new solo acoustic album in the company of dance troupe Onesock Productions for an acoustic dance concert at Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center.
Zunno held the distinct honor of playing lead guitar for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Wilson Pickett for seven years until his passing. He appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in support of Pickett’s last album and performed in the Miramax film, “Only the Strong Survive,” a movie about legendary soul singers.
Onesock Productions was founded by Zunno and New York City choreographer and dancer Stephanie Harris. The two have created a performance that combines Zunno’s solo acoustic concert with Harris’s modern-jazz choreography.
They will be joined by local dancers from Kaua‘i Dance Theatre, Carol Culver Dance Academy and Aloha Dance Studio. The performance was choreographed by Stephanie Harris.
Zunno will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed solo acoustic album. The evening will also include his signature renditions of songs by Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, The Doors and other classics.
Tickets can be purchased the day of the show at the door: $30 for general admission and $10 for students.
2/29/2008
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