KAUAI COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Support for the community calendar comes from the Shidler Family Foundation, celebrating excellence in Hawai`i's cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.
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Art exhibits and lectures
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Ongoing weekly events
Friday, July 3
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Limahuli Garden and Preserve offers its second "Mo`olelo Under the Moon" from 7:30 to 9 pm. This outdoor series offers an opportunity to learn about Kauai’s cultural history. 826-1053.
Saturday, July 4
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Kekaha Town celebrates Independence Day from 10 am to 10 pm at the H.P. Faye Park, next to the Kekaha Neighborhood Center. The day starts with a fun/run walk at 6 am followed by festivities including entertainment, arts and crafts, and food. The fireworks display is at 9:30 pm. www.kekahafestival.org.
The 19th Annual Concert in the Sky is a fundraiser for Kauai Hospice and offers the largest aerial fireworks show on Kauai. Gates open at 2 pm at Vidinha Soccer Field, with continuous entertainment, including Jake Shimabukuro, family fun and games, and food. 245-7277 or www.kauaihospice.org.
Saturday, July 12
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The Garden Isle Artisan Fair in Hanalei Town features over 40 artisans showcasing handcrafted products. Entertainment will be provided all day, as well as food. Free and open to the public.
Art Exhibits
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JULY 6: The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is accepting entries for its Fall 2009 showcase. Films in any genre, including feature films, documentaries, short films, Hawaii-themed films, music videos, and student films are being accepted. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2008. The festival will run from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday October 25, 2009. Entry deadline is JULY 6, 2009. Information on how to apply can be found by visiting http://www.hiff.org/entries.php.
SEPTEMBER 15: Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity is a writing competition encouraging Native thinkers to go public with their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in today's economic and political landscape. 500-1,600 word essays are due SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. Visit www.nativeinsight.org for complete details and more information about the contest.
APRIL 2010: The Horkheimer/O'Meara Youth Journalism Award, named in honor of Stephen and Donna O'Meara, is open to young writers in the 8 - 14 age group. Entries will be judged on how the author takes a factual scientific event or discovery and writes an accurate story that is so exciting and informative readers will not want to put it down. Aside from accuracy, judging will be based on creativity, conciseness, and clarity. Contact donna@post.harvard.edu for complete details. Submissions are due by APRIL 10, 2010.
Ongoing Weekly Events
MONDAY
The Aloha Center in Nawiliwili offers Kauai Comedy Improv performances at 8 pm. Call 652-0047 for information.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY / THURSDAY / SATURDAY: The Waimea Walking Tour features volunteer guides leading tours through the Waimea Plantation cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company "camp" houses. Tours are about 90 minutes and are limited to 12 people. Call 337-1005.
THURSDAY
The Aloha Center in Nawiliwili holds Kauai Comedy Improv Classes at 6:30 pm. Call 652-0047 for information.
SATURDAY
EVERY FIRST SATURDAY: Its "Family Free Saturday" at Kauai Museum in Lihue, located on the corner of Rice and Eiwa Street. Visitors get in free.