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KAUAI UNITED WAY IS OUR ISLAND'S UMBRELLA
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. ONE CONTRIBUTION HELPS
OUR WHOLE ISLAND. MONEY RAISED ON KAUAI STAYS ON
KAUAI. KAUAI UNITED WAY'S PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
OFFER A DIVERSE ARRAY OF DOZENS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
PROGRAMS THAT SAVE LIVES AND HELPS TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF KAUAI PEOPLE EVERY YEAR. WHEN THOSE
IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY GET THE PROFESSIONAL HELP
THEY DESERVE, EVERY ONE OF US IS BETTER OFF. LET'S
ALL LIVE UNITED, THE KAUAI UNITED WAY. 245-2043 OR VISIT
kauaiunitedway.org.
PLANNING ON QUITTING CIGARETTES OR KNOW OF ANYONE
WHO IS TRYING TO QUIT? CONTACT VALERIE FROM
TOBACCO-FREE KAUAI FOR YOUR FREE QUIT KIT AT
tobaccofreekauai@gmail.com, ON FACEBOOK AT TOBACCO-
FREE KAUAI OR CALL VALERIE AT 346-3950. QUIT KITS ARE
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION AND
ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE.
THE KAUAI COMMUNITY MARKET TAKES PLACE EVERY
SATURDAY IN THE PARKING LOT AT KAUAI COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FROM 9:30am - 1pm. THERE YOU CAN GET FARM
FRESH PRODUCE, VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND ENJOY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, AS
WELL AS RECEIVE GROWING TIPS FROM LOCAL FARMERS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU` COULD BE A PART
OF THIS, CALL 337-9944. OR EMAIL kcfb@hawaiiantel.net. YOU
COULD ALSO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE,
kauaicommunitymarket.org.
THE WEST KAUAI BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
IS HAVING THEIR WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION, NOW
THROUGH SATURDAY (02/25). THE BIG CELEBRATION WILL
TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY (02/24), FROM 4:30 - 11:30pm, AND
SATURDAY (02/25) FROM 10am - 11:30pm, AT THE OLD SUGAR
MILL IN WAIMEA. FOR A DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS,
GO TO wkbpa.org.
THE HAWAII SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NETWORK IS HAVING A "HOW TO START A BUSINESS ON
KAUAI" WORKSHOP. IT'S HAPPENING ON THURSDAY (02/23)
FROM 5:30 - 8pm, AT THE KCC OCET ROOM, #105. A
REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 IS REQUIRED AND PRE-
REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE.
REGISTER TODAY AT hisbdc.org.
THE KAUAI HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS HAVING THEIR VINTAGE
BOOK SALE WITH WINE AND CHEESE ON FRIDAY (02/24),
FROM 4:30pm, IN THE LOBBY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY
BUILDING. BOOKS BEING OFFERED ARE DUPLICATES FROM
THE GUSLANDER MUSEUM COLLECTION. IF YOU ARE A
RARE BOOK COLLECTOR OR WANT TO ADD TO YOUR
HAWAIIAN LIBRARY, STOP BY AND ENJOY CHEESE & WINE
WHILE LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL EDITION . FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL 245-3373.
THE KAUAI JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION'S DEADLINE TO SIGN
UP, HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THIS FRIDAY (02/24). TO SIGN
UP GO TO kjga.org BY 12noon, ON FRIDAY! IT'S $95 FOR ONE
JUNIOR AND $65 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Membership to Hawaii State Junior
Golf Association ("HSJGA") (Additional step required: You will
receive an email from KJGA containing link to complete payment
process for KJGA and to set up your account with the HSJGA).
United States Golf Association (USGA) Junior Membership.
KJGA Membership Handbook. USGA Rules of Golf Book. Six (6)
Group Golf Lessons (available on a first come, first serve basis /
class sizes are limited per instructor). KJGA Golf Shirt. HSJGA
Bag Tag (for new members only). GHIN Handicap and
participation in KJGA and HSJGA activities and tournaments.
The YWCA presents "The Vagina Monologues" which is
scheduled for Friday & Saturday, February 24th and 25th, at the
KCC Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6pm with a silent
auction and pre-show entertainment. It's rated PG 13. Tickets
are $20 and are available at Larry's Music and Papayas in Kapaa,
Hanalei Music, Scotty's Music in Kalaheo, Talk Story Bookstore
in Hanapepe, Super Duper2 Ice Cream Shop in Waimea and at
the YWCA in Lihue. Specials guests include Frances Dinnan,
Sabra Kauka, Laurel Loo and Nadine Nakamura. All proceeds
will go to benefit the expansion of services for the YWCA. For
more information call the YWCA at 245-5959 or
www.ywcakauai.org.
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR, JERILYN ITO, IS CELEBRATING
HER 2ND BOOK, "DOUBLE RAINBOW ISLAND". IT'S
HAPPENING ON SATURDAY (02/25) AT THE KAUAI MUSEUM
FROM 10am - 12noon. JOIN JERILYN AS SHE DOES A
READING OF "DOUBLE RAINBOW ISLAND" AND THEN HAVE
HER SIGN YOUR VERY OWN PERSONAL COPY. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL THE MUSEUM AT 246-2470.
KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL BAND RUMMAGE SALE TAKES PLACE
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9am - 1pm, AT THE KAUAI
VETERAN'S CENTER. THEY'LL HAVE CLOTHES, BOOKS,
KNICK-KNACKS, FOOD AND MUCH MORE. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL 346-0106.
STUDENTS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY
PROGRAM OF K-C-C'S NURSING DEPARTMENT IS OFFERING
CHAIR MASSAGES! IT'S HAPPENING ON SATURDAY (02/25),
FROM 1:30 - 6pm, IN MACY'S AT KUKUI GROVE. DONATIONS
ARE WELCOME FOR THIS KAUAI UNITED WAY FUNDRAISER.
MONEY RAISED WILL STAY HERE ON KAUAI. TAKE A BREAK
FROM YOUR SHOPPING AND GET A RELAXING MASSAGE
FROM ONE OF THE STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL 245-2043 OR VISIT kauaiunitedway.org.
POIPU KAI ASSOCIATION, KAUAI TENNIS ASSOCIATION & THE
GRAND HYATT RESORT KAUAI IS HOSTING THE MIXED
DOUBLES CHARITY TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 25, 8am - 12noon, AT THE POIPU KAI TENNIS
COURTS. ENTRY FEE IS $25 PER PERSON & INCLUDES
LUNCH FOR ALL PLAYERS AND SUNDAY'S ACTIVITIES. FOR A
$10 DONATION, ON SUNDAY, THE 26th, ENJOY ONO FOOD,
TENNIS GAMES & PRIZES GIVEAWAYS FOR ALL AGES!
REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE AT THE POIPU KAI TENNIS
SHOP OR ONLINE AT kctennis2009.webs.com. DEADLINE TO
ENTER IS ON FEBRUARY 17. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE
KAUAI UNITED WAY.
THE HAWAII CHILDREN'S THEATRE IS HAVING THEIR WHALE
WATCH / SNORKEL TOUR BENEFIT WITH CAPTAIN ANDY'S
SAILING ADVENTURES. IT HAPPENS ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 26, AT KUKUIULA SMALL BOAT HARBOR IN
POIPU. CHECK IN BETWEEN 10:30 AND 11am. TICKETS ARE
$75 DONATION. FOOD & DRINKS PROVIDED. THE TOUR
LEAVES AT 11:30am FOR A 4 HOUR SAIL. SUPPORT THE
HAWAII CHILDREN'S THEATRE BY RESERVING YOUR
TICKETS TODAY. CALL DEBRA AT 639-2437.
AARP IS HAVING THEIR DRIVER SAFETY COURSE ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, FROM 1 - 5pm, AT THE KAPAA
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. AARP MEMBERS ARE $12 AND $14
FOR NON-MEMBERS. AN AUTO INSURANCE DISCOUNT MAY
APPLY FOR THOSE THAT COMPLETE THE COURSE, WHICH IS
MEANT TO REFRESH YOUR DRIVING TECHNIQUES AND GET
TIPS ON SAFE DRIVING. TO REGISTER OR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL MARGA AT 823-9635.
- County officials announced that more tax relief is now available
for eligible homeowners. Prior changes in the Circuit Breaker
and Home Exemption programs also resulted in savings to
eligible property owners. A bill signed recently by the County
Council and Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. provides an increase in
tax exemptions for an additional $120-thousand dollars for
qualified homeowners based on the following criteria: The
homeowner must occupy the property as his/her principle
residence. The household’s total income does not exceed $56-
thousand-400 dollars based on the occupants’ collective 2010
tax returns. Applications for the additional home exemption and
other tax relief programs are available at neighborhood centers
around the island. The applications can also be picked up at the
Real Property Assessment office located next to the Motor
Vehicle Registration counter in the Līhu’e Civic Center, Kapulē
Building. In addition, applications may be downloaded from the
county’s website at www.kauai.gov. Completed applications
must be submitted to the Real Property Assessment office or
mailed and postmarked no later than the extended 2012 deadline
of February 29, 2012 to: Real Property Assessment Division,
4444 Rice Street, Suite A-454, Līhue, HI 96766. For more
information, please contact the Real Property Assessment
Division at (808) 241-4224 or go to the county website or
www.kauaipropertytax.com.
The Agency on Elderly Affairs is now accepting nominations for
the 2012 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards.
The program is designed to honor seniors age 65 and older that
have made exceptional contributions to their community.
Nomination forms are available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, at
the Agency on Elderly Affairs located at the Līhue Civic Center,
Pi‘ikoi Building, Suite 330. The deadline to submit a nomination
is Friday, March 2. All nominees will be honored at an awards
ceremony in May, and the Outstanding Male and Female Older
Americans will be announced at the event. For more
information, call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 241-4470.
The deadline to submit an application for a seat on the Kauai
County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund Commission has been extended. The new
deadline is Friday, March 2. Applicants should be able to attend
regularly scheduled commission meetings and have knowledge,
interest, and/or experience relevant to public access, open
space, and natural resource issues on Kauai. Interested
individuals are encouraged to apply. The current vacancy is for
an island-wide, “at-large” representative who will be chosen by
the other eight commission members, four of whom are
appointed by the mayor and four by the County Council. The
Open Space Commission is tasked with making annual
recommendations to the County Council and administration
concerning priority projects for funding from the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. To
request an application or any questions regarding the Open
Space Commission, please call the Planning Department at
241-4050.
KAUAI'S BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS, IS LOOKING FOR
BOWLERS OR SPONSORS FOR THEIR "BOWL FOR KIDS
SAKE" FUNDRAISER. THE EVENT HAPPENS ON SATURDAY,
MARCH 3, 2 SHIFTS: 3 - 5pm OR 6 - 9pm, AT THE LIHUE
BOWLING CENTER. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
EXPRESS THEIR TEAM SPIRIT BY DRESSING IN THEIR
FAVORITE 80'S ATTIRE OR CHARACTER FROM THE 80'S.
TEAMS OF 6 WILL BOWL DURING A 2 HOUR SHIFT AND ENJOY
FOOD FROM MARK'S PLACE! ANYONE INTERESTED, CALL
KAULANA AT 808-855-2905.
The Hawaii Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is
inviting high school students to participate in an essay contest
on this question: Why is it important that we have news media
that is independent of the government? The Hawaii winner will
receive a $250 dollar scholarship prize from the Hawaii Chapter
SPJ, and be eligible for national awards of up to $1-thousand
dollars. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and
home schools are eligible. Students must submit original work
and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form. The
essay should be 300 to 500 words. Entries may be typed or
handwritten, but must be double-spaced and are due by March
8. Visit www.spj.org/a-hs.asp to download the entry form and
other information. Send essay entries postmarked by March 8 to
the SPJ Hawaii Pro chapter:
SPJ High School Essay Contest
c/o Linda Dela Cruz
P.O. Box 3141
Honolulu, HI 96802
For more information, contact Awards Coordinator Lauren
Rochester at 317-927-8000 ext. 210 or awards@spj.org for more
information.
THE KAUAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1st QUARTER
MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
MARCH 22, AT THE KAUAI BEACH RESORT BEGINING AT
5:30pm. THE TOPIC WILL BE "LOCALLY GROWN WITH
GLOBAL IMPACT." FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL THE CHAMBER
AT 245-7363.
THE KAPAA POP WARNER ANNOUNCES THEIR ANNUAL
FISHING TOURNAMENT FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 16th TO
SUNDAY THE 18th. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT LIHUE
FISHING SUPPLY, WAIPOULI VARIETY AND AT PONO MARKET.
EASTER SEALS IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS FOR THEIR
UPCOMING GARAGE SALE, WHICH TAKES PLACE ON
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, AT LAWAI CANNERY SELF STORAGE. IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR, CALL
LAWAII CANNERY SELF STORAGE AT 332-5929.
HAWAII'S KEIKI NEED SAFE AND LOVING FOSTER HOMES
AND YOU CAN HELP. HUI HO'OMALU, THE GROUP
CONTRACTED BY THE STATE TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN
FAMILIES FOR THEIR FOSTER CARE LICENSE, IS LOOKING
FOR FAMILIES TO FOSTER HAWAII KEIKI, WHO NEED A SAFE
AND LOVING HOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL HUI
HO'OMALU 346-8184. OR YOU CAN E-MAIL THEM AT
hui@pidfoundation.org
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. ONE CONTRIBUTION HELPS
OUR WHOLE ISLAND. MONEY RAISED ON KAUAI STAYS ON
KAUAI. KAUAI UNITED WAY'S PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
OFFER A DIVERSE ARRAY OF DOZENS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
PROGRAMS THAT SAVE LIVES AND HELPS TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF KAUAI PEOPLE EVERY YEAR. WHEN THOSE
IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY GET THE PROFESSIONAL HELP
THEY DESERVE, EVERY ONE OF US IS BETTER OFF. LET'S
ALL LIVE UNITED, THE KAUAI UNITED WAY. 245-2043 OR VISIT
kauaiunitedway.org.
PLANNING ON QUITTING CIGARETTES OR KNOW OF ANYONE
WHO IS TRYING TO QUIT? CONTACT VALERIE FROM
TOBACCO-FREE KAUAI FOR YOUR FREE QUIT KIT AT
tobaccofreekauai@gmail.com, ON FACEBOOK AT TOBACCO-
FREE KAUAI OR CALL VALERIE AT 346-3950. QUIT KITS ARE
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION AND
ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE.
THE KAUAI COMMUNITY MARKET TAKES PLACE EVERY
SATURDAY IN THE PARKING LOT AT KAUAI COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FROM 9:30am - 1pm. THERE YOU CAN GET FARM
FRESH PRODUCE, VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS AND ENJOY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, AS
WELL AS RECEIVE GROWING TIPS FROM LOCAL FARMERS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU` COULD BE A PART
OF THIS, CALL 337-9944. OR EMAIL kcfb@hawaiiantel.net. YOU
COULD ALSO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE,
kauaicommunitymarket.org.
THE WEST KAUAI BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
IS HAVING THEIR WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION, NOW
THROUGH SATURDAY (02/25). THE BIG CELEBRATION WILL
TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY (02/24), FROM 4:30 - 11:30pm, AND
SATURDAY (02/25) FROM 10am - 11:30pm, AT THE OLD SUGAR
MILL IN WAIMEA. FOR A DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS,
GO TO wkbpa.org.
THE HAWAII SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NETWORK IS HAVING A "HOW TO START A BUSINESS ON
KAUAI" WORKSHOP. IT'S HAPPENING ON THURSDAY (02/23)
FROM 5:30 - 8pm, AT THE KCC OCET ROOM, #105. A
REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 IS REQUIRED AND PRE-
REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED DUE TO LIMITED SPACE.
REGISTER TODAY AT hisbdc.org.
THE KAUAI HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS HAVING THEIR VINTAGE
BOOK SALE WITH WINE AND CHEESE ON FRIDAY (02/24),
FROM 4:30pm, IN THE LOBBY OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY
BUILDING. BOOKS BEING OFFERED ARE DUPLICATES FROM
THE GUSLANDER MUSEUM COLLECTION. IF YOU ARE A
RARE BOOK COLLECTOR OR WANT TO ADD TO YOUR
HAWAIIAN LIBRARY, STOP BY AND ENJOY CHEESE & WINE
WHILE LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL EDITION . FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL 245-3373.
THE KAUAI JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION'S DEADLINE TO SIGN
UP, HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THIS FRIDAY (02/24). TO SIGN
UP GO TO kjga.org BY 12noon, ON FRIDAY! IT'S $95 FOR ONE
JUNIOR AND $65 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Membership to Hawaii State Junior
Golf Association ("HSJGA") (Additional step required: You will
receive an email from KJGA containing link to complete payment
process for KJGA and to set up your account with the HSJGA).
United States Golf Association (USGA) Junior Membership.
KJGA Membership Handbook. USGA Rules of Golf Book. Six (6)
Group Golf Lessons (available on a first come, first serve basis /
class sizes are limited per instructor). KJGA Golf Shirt. HSJGA
Bag Tag (for new members only). GHIN Handicap and
participation in KJGA and HSJGA activities and tournaments.
The YWCA presents "The Vagina Monologues" which is
scheduled for Friday & Saturday, February 24th and 25th, at the
KCC Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6pm with a silent
auction and pre-show entertainment. It's rated PG 13. Tickets
are $20 and are available at Larry's Music and Papayas in Kapaa,
Hanalei Music, Scotty's Music in Kalaheo, Talk Story Bookstore
in Hanapepe, Super Duper2 Ice Cream Shop in Waimea and at
the YWCA in Lihue. Specials guests include Frances Dinnan,
Sabra Kauka, Laurel Loo and Nadine Nakamura. All proceeds
will go to benefit the expansion of services for the YWCA. For
more information call the YWCA at 245-5959 or
www.ywcakauai.org.
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR, JERILYN ITO, IS CELEBRATING
HER 2ND BOOK, "DOUBLE RAINBOW ISLAND". IT'S
HAPPENING ON SATURDAY (02/25) AT THE KAUAI MUSEUM
FROM 10am - 12noon. JOIN JERILYN AS SHE DOES A
READING OF "DOUBLE RAINBOW ISLAND" AND THEN HAVE
HER SIGN YOUR VERY OWN PERSONAL COPY. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL THE MUSEUM AT 246-2470.
KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL BAND RUMMAGE SALE TAKES PLACE
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 9am - 1pm, AT THE KAUAI
VETERAN'S CENTER. THEY'LL HAVE CLOTHES, BOOKS,
KNICK-KNACKS, FOOD AND MUCH MORE. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL 346-0106.
STUDENTS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY
PROGRAM OF K-C-C'S NURSING DEPARTMENT IS OFFERING
CHAIR MASSAGES! IT'S HAPPENING ON SATURDAY (02/25),
FROM 1:30 - 6pm, IN MACY'S AT KUKUI GROVE. DONATIONS
ARE WELCOME FOR THIS KAUAI UNITED WAY FUNDRAISER.
MONEY RAISED WILL STAY HERE ON KAUAI. TAKE A BREAK
FROM YOUR SHOPPING AND GET A RELAXING MASSAGE
FROM ONE OF THE STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL 245-2043 OR VISIT kauaiunitedway.org.
POIPU KAI ASSOCIATION, KAUAI TENNIS ASSOCIATION & THE
GRAND HYATT RESORT KAUAI IS HOSTING THE MIXED
DOUBLES CHARITY TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 25, 8am - 12noon, AT THE POIPU KAI TENNIS
COURTS. ENTRY FEE IS $25 PER PERSON & INCLUDES
LUNCH FOR ALL PLAYERS AND SUNDAY'S ACTIVITIES. FOR A
$10 DONATION, ON SUNDAY, THE 26th, ENJOY ONO FOOD,
TENNIS GAMES & PRIZES GIVEAWAYS FOR ALL AGES!
REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE AT THE POIPU KAI TENNIS
SHOP OR ONLINE AT kctennis2009.webs.com. DEADLINE TO
ENTER IS ON FEBRUARY 17. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE
KAUAI UNITED WAY.
THE HAWAII CHILDREN'S THEATRE IS HAVING THEIR WHALE
WATCH / SNORKEL TOUR BENEFIT WITH CAPTAIN ANDY'S
SAILING ADVENTURES. IT HAPPENS ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 26, AT KUKUIULA SMALL BOAT HARBOR IN
POIPU. CHECK IN BETWEEN 10:30 AND 11am. TICKETS ARE
$75 DONATION. FOOD & DRINKS PROVIDED. THE TOUR
LEAVES AT 11:30am FOR A 4 HOUR SAIL. SUPPORT THE
HAWAII CHILDREN'S THEATRE BY RESERVING YOUR
TICKETS TODAY. CALL DEBRA AT 639-2437.
AARP IS HAVING THEIR DRIVER SAFETY COURSE ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, FROM 1 - 5pm, AT THE KAPAA
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. AARP MEMBERS ARE $12 AND $14
FOR NON-MEMBERS. AN AUTO INSURANCE DISCOUNT MAY
APPLY FOR THOSE THAT COMPLETE THE COURSE, WHICH IS
MEANT TO REFRESH YOUR DRIVING TECHNIQUES AND GET
TIPS ON SAFE DRIVING. TO REGISTER OR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL MARGA AT 823-9635.
- County officials announced that more tax relief is now available
for eligible homeowners. Prior changes in the Circuit Breaker
and Home Exemption programs also resulted in savings to
eligible property owners. A bill signed recently by the County
Council and Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. provides an increase in
tax exemptions for an additional $120-thousand dollars for
qualified homeowners based on the following criteria: The
homeowner must occupy the property as his/her principle
residence. The household’s total income does not exceed $56-
thousand-400 dollars based on the occupants’ collective 2010
tax returns. Applications for the additional home exemption and
other tax relief programs are available at neighborhood centers
around the island. The applications can also be picked up at the
Real Property Assessment office located next to the Motor
Vehicle Registration counter in the Līhu’e Civic Center, Kapulē
Building. In addition, applications may be downloaded from the
county’s website at www.kauai.gov. Completed applications
must be submitted to the Real Property Assessment office or
mailed and postmarked no later than the extended 2012 deadline
of February 29, 2012 to: Real Property Assessment Division,
4444 Rice Street, Suite A-454, Līhue, HI 96766. For more
information, please contact the Real Property Assessment
Division at (808) 241-4224 or go to the county website or
www.kauaipropertytax.com.
The Agency on Elderly Affairs is now accepting nominations for
the 2012 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards.
The program is designed to honor seniors age 65 and older that
have made exceptional contributions to their community.
Nomination forms are available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, at
the Agency on Elderly Affairs located at the Līhue Civic Center,
Pi‘ikoi Building, Suite 330. The deadline to submit a nomination
is Friday, March 2. All nominees will be honored at an awards
ceremony in May, and the Outstanding Male and Female Older
Americans will be announced at the event. For more
information, call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 241-4470.
The deadline to submit an application for a seat on the Kauai
County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund Commission has been extended. The new
deadline is Friday, March 2. Applicants should be able to attend
regularly scheduled commission meetings and have knowledge,
interest, and/or experience relevant to public access, open
space, and natural resource issues on Kauai. Interested
individuals are encouraged to apply. The current vacancy is for
an island-wide, “at-large” representative who will be chosen by
the other eight commission members, four of whom are
appointed by the mayor and four by the County Council. The
Open Space Commission is tasked with making annual
recommendations to the County Council and administration
concerning priority projects for funding from the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. To
request an application or any questions regarding the Open
Space Commission, please call the Planning Department at
241-4050.
KAUAI'S BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS, IS LOOKING FOR
BOWLERS OR SPONSORS FOR THEIR "BOWL FOR KIDS
SAKE" FUNDRAISER. THE EVENT HAPPENS ON SATURDAY,
MARCH 3, 2 SHIFTS: 3 - 5pm OR 6 - 9pm, AT THE LIHUE
BOWLING CENTER. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
EXPRESS THEIR TEAM SPIRIT BY DRESSING IN THEIR
FAVORITE 80'S ATTIRE OR CHARACTER FROM THE 80'S.
TEAMS OF 6 WILL BOWL DURING A 2 HOUR SHIFT AND ENJOY
FOOD FROM MARK'S PLACE! ANYONE INTERESTED, CALL
KAULANA AT 808-855-2905.
The Hawaii Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is
inviting high school students to participate in an essay contest
on this question: Why is it important that we have news media
that is independent of the government? The Hawaii winner will
receive a $250 dollar scholarship prize from the Hawaii Chapter
SPJ, and be eligible for national awards of up to $1-thousand
dollars. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and
home schools are eligible. Students must submit original work
and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form. The
essay should be 300 to 500 words. Entries may be typed or
handwritten, but must be double-spaced and are due by March
8. Visit www.spj.org/a-hs.asp to download the entry form and
other information. Send essay entries postmarked by March 8 to
the SPJ Hawaii Pro chapter:
SPJ High School Essay Contest
c/o Linda Dela Cruz
P.O. Box 3141
Honolulu, HI 96802
For more information, contact Awards Coordinator Lauren
Rochester at 317-927-8000 ext. 210 or awards@spj.org for more
information.
THE KAUAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1st QUARTER
MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
MARCH 22, AT THE KAUAI BEACH RESORT BEGINING AT
5:30pm. THE TOPIC WILL BE "LOCALLY GROWN WITH
GLOBAL IMPACT." FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL THE CHAMBER
AT 245-7363.
THE KAPAA POP WARNER ANNOUNCES THEIR ANNUAL
FISHING TOURNAMENT FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 16th TO
SUNDAY THE 18th. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT LIHUE
FISHING SUPPLY, WAIPOULI VARIETY AND AT PONO MARKET.
EASTER SEALS IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS FOR THEIR
UPCOMING GARAGE SALE, WHICH TAKES PLACE ON
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, AT LAWAI CANNERY SELF STORAGE. IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR, CALL
LAWAII CANNERY SELF STORAGE AT 332-5929.
HAWAII'S KEIKI NEED SAFE AND LOVING FOSTER HOMES
AND YOU CAN HELP. HUI HO'OMALU, THE GROUP
CONTRACTED BY THE STATE TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN
FAMILIES FOR THEIR FOSTER CARE LICENSE, IS LOOKING
FOR FAMILIES TO FOSTER HAWAII KEIKI, WHO NEED A SAFE
AND LOVING HOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL HUI
HO'OMALU 346-8184. OR YOU CAN E-MAIL THEM AT
hui@pidfoundation.org
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