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Aloha Kona!
In this issue: Kona welcomes a new publication!
• Welcome to Aloha Kona! Thanks for picking up a copy just a small, local business—we’re
• “Cash for Clunkers,” of the first edition of our new monthly active community members and we
newsletter, Aloha Kona! want to do our bit to participate!
new and improved!
This brand-new publication Every month we’ll share with
• The most comprehensive guide to comes to you from Pre-Owned Motor our readers tips about car care, ways to
events in Kona for the month of Cars. (That’s right, we’re the car folks save money on your car and we’ll
next to McDonald’s in town). We’ve compile the best events calendar in
September!
put together this little paper as a way West Hawaii! Remember to get your
• About that “check engine” light of showing Kona that we’re more than copy every month!

Like “Cash for Clunkers,” but a lot better Like what we do?
Want to save trees?
There's been a lot of press about the federal government's recent "Cash
Subscribe to the Aloha Now
for Clunkers" program. That's great--we love the idea of doing things to help
reduce carbon emissions. But what you don't hear about is that not every car newsletter online and get weekly
qualifies! To get them to give cash for your clunker, you had to buy a new car updates of the latest events in
and prove that it was more gas-efficient than the one you had. Then there's a Kona!
limit on how much you could get back: $4,500. http://www.hawaiicar.com
At Pre-Owned Motor Cars, we've got our own "Cash for Clunkers"
program and we think we've got one or two up on the government. First of all,
we'll take any car you've got. Then, we'll go ahead and save you up to $5,000!
Look at all the things to do
We’ve set aside $50,000 (of our money, not YOUR tax money) to fund the in Kona this September!
program. What will this do? Give you the chance to afford a car you need! Weekly
How does it work? Easy! You trade in the car you've got and we'll give Portuguese Bread Baking,Baking 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Thursdays, Kona Historical Society, Kealake-
you a good price for something else. Assuming your trade-in is in good shape, kua. Watch staff and people from the com-
we'll clean it up, put it on our lot, then sell it to someone else who can get some munity getting together to talk story, roll
more mileage out of it. dough, and bake bread. Contact: 323-3222,
But isn't this more or less what we’ve always done? Yes! Except for http://www.konahistorical.org
our new offer of up to $5,000 in savings, Pre-Owned Motor Cars has been Kanikapila/Ukulele Lessons,
Lessons 10 a.m.-noon,
Fridays, Kona International Market. Kani-
helping Big Island residents get the most out of cars already in the state for kapila with Uncle Willie at the Kona Interna-
more than 15 years. But I bet you never really thought of it as recycling, did tional Market. Free beginner ukulele lessons
you? from 11 a.m. Just bring your own ukulele
Buying a new car just doesn't always make sense. It's expensive and it and join the fun! Contact: Kay Lund, 329-
6262, Kay@Luhia.com, http://
uses up a lot of natural resources in manufacturing and shipping. What's the www.konainternationalmarket.com
point when there are plenty of good, reliable, and efficient pre-owned vehicles
South Kona Green Market
Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
already here in Hawaii? The government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program has Sundays, Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical
just ended, but ours is better and just beginning! Garden, Capt. Cook. Fresh local-grown pro-
Come on into Pre-Owned Motors and we will show how to get the best duce, Kona Coffee and locally-made crafts.
Live Music. Contact: http://www.skgm.org/
value for your money. At the same time, you'll be doing your part to "recycle!" September 1
“Books Are Building Blocks,” Family Literacy
Call the Program,
Program 5-7 p.m., Kailua-Kona Public Li-
CREDIT EXPERTS! 334-1111 brary. Hosted by the Friends of the Libraries,
Kona (F.O.L.K), this program encourages
Or visit us next to McDonald’s in Kailua-Kona!
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… more Kona events in September!
families to read together. Refreshments and Ms. Aloha Nui Pageant,
Pageant 6-10 p.m., Waikoloa Poke Contest,
Contest 11 a.m., Waikoloa Beach Mar-
free books. Also looking for volunteers to read Beach Marriott Resort. This one-of-a-kind riott Resort. Poke is a traditional Hawaiian
aloud. Contact: Lisa Thomas at 443-1093, beauty competition features plus-sized appetizer of raw fish. The public is invited to
email folkhawaii@yahoo.com or http:// women of 200 pounds or more. Entrants are sample and enjoy this Hawaiian staple. Part
www.geocities.com/Konalibraries judged on interviews, community participa- of the Hawaii Island Festival; ticket and rib-
tion, talent and evening wear. Part of the bon purchase required. Contact: http://
West Hawaii Al-
Al-Anon, Tuesday Night Book Hawaii Island Festival; ticket and ribbon hawaiiislandfestival.org/
Study,
Study 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kona Baptist Church. purchase required. Contact: http://
Open meeting, childcare provide. Contact: Annual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar Festival,
Festival
hawaiiislandfestival.org/
935-0971, http://www.afghawaii.org noon-6 p.m., Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort &
13th Annual Taste of Hawaii,
Hawaii 6-9 p.m., Four Spa. This annual festival features the greats
September 2 Seasons Resort Hualalai. A two-day week- of slack key guitar. Food and drink will be
end event to benefit cancer research. Fun, available for purchase; no outside food or
Hawaii Home Ownership Center Orientation,
Orientation 6-
fine food, drinks, a silent auction and live beverages allowed. Wear a hat; bring an um-
7 p.m., Mayor's Office Conference Room
entertainment. Reservations by Wednesday, brella for shade. Free admission. Contact:
(behind Big Island Grill). The Hawaii Home
September 2. Cost: $80 adults, $40 chil- 226-2697 for more info.
Ownership Center is a non-profit organization
dren. Contact: 325-8052,
whose mission is educating families in finan-
monica.balanay@fourseasons.com or http:// 35 Annual Parker Ranch Round- Round-up Club
th
cial literacy. Free and open to the public. Call Rodeo,
Rodeo noon, Sept. 5, 1 p.m., Sept. 6, Parker
930-7661 to reserve a space. Contact: 930- www.fsrh.net/pr/taste_golf_tennis.pdf
Ranch Rodeo Arena. A two-day event held
7614, e-mail hanah@hihomeownership.org or From a Museum to a Grave: Alternative His- annually to raise scholarship money for
http://www.hihomeownership.org tories of Ceramics,
Ceramics 6:30-8:30 p.m., Donkey school-age children of Parker Ranch employ-
Mill Art Center, Holualoa. Join us for a fun ees. Free to the public. Contact: 885-5669,
September 3
dialog about histories, culture and ceramics activities@parkerranch.com or http://
Parents Who Have Lost a Child Support Group, that will be complemented by a series of www.parkerranch.com
5:30-7 p.m., Hospice of Kona , Community images and sharing of stories. Ohana Style
Services Center, 75-5925 Walua Road. Open Potluck; bring your favorite dish and drink. September 6
to the public. Contact: Dana Moody, (808) Contact: 322-3362, http:// Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Hawaiian Storytel-
443-2905, dmoody@hospiceofkona.org www.donkeymillartcenter.org ling Contest,
Contest 2 p.m., Waikoloa Beach Marriott
West Hawaii AlAl--Anon Friday Night Beginners' Resort. Come for song and storytelling! Part
September 4 Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Lutheran Church of Holy of the Hawaii Island Festival; ticket and rib-
Meeting
bon purchase required. Contact: http://
Fair 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wai- Trinity, Kailua-Kona. Al-Anon is a worldwide
Made in Hawaii Craft Fair,
koloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Come and fellowship of those who feel their lives have hawaiiislandfestival.org/
shop from local artisans and crafters from been deeply affected by someone else's Local Artists Show,
Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sheraton
across the Big Island! All products featured are drinking. Free and open to the public. Con- Keauhou Bay Resort. Featuring pottery, wood
made or designed in Hawaii. Contact: Lanakila tact: 935-0971, http://www.afghawaii.org carving, quilting, jewelry, wearable art, water-
Graves, 886-8153, anthony.graves@gmail.com colors, wall art, and Hawaiiana. Contact:
September 5 Time: 937-6111 or email sassyby-
Family Programs Hawaii: Volunteer Information
and Training,,
Training 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bubba Gump Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Canoe donna@hawaii.rr.com
Shrimp Co., Alii Drive. Volunteers 18+ needed Races,
Races Sept. 5-6. The world's largest long
for Family Programs Hawaii to help keiki in distance canoe race, attended by paddlers September 7
foster care in the Kona and Waimea areas! from all over the world. The fun includes a
Learn how to help. Event is free and open to torchlight parade and dance on Saturday Up Country Faire,
Faire 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ
anyone. Contact: Vince Abramo, 800-275- night, and an awards luau on Sunday. Con- Church, Kealakekua. Fun for the entire family
9349, vabramo@familyprogramshi.org or tact: http://www.kaiopua.org/ql/ with games, prizes, a bouncy castle and
http://www.familyprogramshi.org climbing wall and food! The Kona Masonic
13th Annual Run for Hope,
Hope 7 a.m., Four Sea- Lodge will be offering a free Keiki ID program.
sons Resort Hualalai. Non-competitive 10K Free to the public. Contact: 323-3429,
run - 5K run/walk event. Proceeds from this admin@christchurchkona.com
event benefit cancer research in Hawaii.
HOW HIP IS PRE-
PRE-OWNED Post walk/run gathering includes light Potluck “Eat in,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Waikoloa
MOTOR CARS? breakfast and drawing for door prizes. Cost: School and Waimea Middle School. Over 250
$25 minimum donation. Contact: 325-8036, schools across the nation will hold community
We’re hip enough to know carrie.holder@fourseasons.com or http:// "Eat Ins" to support an improved Child Nutri-
fshr.net/pr/run_for_hope.htm tion Act. This bill governs school lunches and
what these mean: is coming up for review before Congress this
Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-
Gam-Anon Meet- fall. We all want to see healthy school
ing,
ing 9:30-10:30 a.m., Waikoloa Village Inter- lunches for our keiki. There will be door
denominational Christian Church. Support prizes, activities for kids and Tropical Dreams
group free and open to the public. Friends Ice Cream. Bring a home-cooked potluck dish
and family of gamblers welcome. Contact: to share and your own plates and utensils.
Vicki, 990-5665, nak@mindspring.com or Contact: 883-2629, cbobo@hawaii.rr.com
FIND US ONLINE! http://www.gam-anon.org

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no charge for six Wednesdays--Sep 16, 23, 30 dens, Painted Church Rd., Honaunau.
Time for a CAR WASH? Oct 7, 14, 21. Learn about how loss & grief Celebrate Peace Day with guest speakers,
may be affecting your life and find options for calligraphy, poetry reading, refreshments,
Come to making changes. Contact: Dana Moody, 443- self-guided garden tour. Free to the pub-
2905, dmoody@hospiceofkona.org. lic. Contact: 325-2377,
jillw@hawaii.rr.com or http:///
Kupuna Hula Festival,
Festival 5:30 p.m., Sheraton www.paleaku.org
Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Some of Ha-
“Commemorating 50 Years of Statehood,”
Statehood ”
waii's most experienced and talented kupuna
10:30 a.m., Kealakehe High School Cafe-
and get one for FREE! (elders) hula dancers will perform at this very
teria. The public is invited to hear Kippin
popular annual event, which is a part of the 30
de Alba Chu, Chairman of the 50th Anni-
Really. Totally FREE car Days of Aloha Festival. It will also feature an
versary of Statehood Commission and
appearance by the Royal Court. Contact: Kel-
washes. No strings attached. Director of Iolani Palace, speak on the
ley, 322-1812
subject of Statehood and what it has
September 18
334-1111 meant for Hawaii. De Alba Chu will explore
“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and Agriculture the challenges faced by the Statehood
Across from McD’s in Kona Festival,
Festival 6-8 p.m., Hilton Waikoloa Village. Commission in recognizing this important
Taste of the Hawaiian Range features heavy milestone in an appropriate and respect-
http://www.hawaiicar.com sampling of delectable dishes using local ful manner. Free. Contact: 937-2309,
grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb, plus a bounty anikaglass.dar@gmail.com
of fresh, island-grown fruit and veggies. Cost:
First Ever Attempt, Human Pink Ribbon for
September 10 $40 presale, $80 at the door. Tickets on sale
Breast Cancer Awareness,
Awareness 9 a.m., North
in Kona at the Kona Wine Market. Contact:
Soul Masters Screening and Healing with Mas- Hawaii Community Hospital. We are at-
322-4892, http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste tempting to make the first largest Human
ter Sha,
Sha 7 p.m.-10p.m., Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu.
Documentary about the lives and spiritual devel- Blue Scholars, Hip Hop,
Hop 9-11:45 p.m., Rock- Pink Ribbon to raise awareness for the
opment of soul-healers, Master Zhi Gang Sha Starz, Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona. Side by side fight against breast cancer. Come one,
and Master Guo. Join Master Sha in person, with companion Seattle-based rap groups come all, dressed in your best pink! Call to
after the screening. Cost: $20. Contact: 888- Common Market and Boom Bap Project, the pre-register. Contact: Lisa or Jennifer,
339-6815, drsha@drsha.com or http:// Blue Scholars led the charge in proclaiming 881-4821, ramosla@nhch.com
www.DrSha.com the Pacific Northwest as a breeding ground for
'true school' hip-hop. Cost: $20. Contact: September 20
info@bampproject.com, http:// Hulihe'e Palace Sunday Concert and Vil-
September 12 lage Stroll,
Stroll 4 p.m. concert, strolls from 1-6
www.myspace.com/bamparmy
p.m., Hulihe'e Palace, Alii Drive. Free
F.O.L.K. Book Sale,
Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kailua-Kona September 19 Hawaiian music concert featuring the
Public Library. The Friends of the Libraries, Waimea Paniolo Parade and Ho'olaule'a,
Ho'olaule'a 10 Merrie Monarchs men's glee club and
Kona (FOLK), will hold its regular book sale on a.m.-4 p.m., Waimea Park. The parade starts dancing by the halau of Etua Lopez on the
the lanai of the library. Volunteers are welcome. at "Church Row" and ends Waimea Park, fea- Palace's South Lawn. Bring your own
Contact: 323-2117, folkhawaii@yahoo.com or turing princesses on horseback with atten- beach mat or chair. Stroll through the
www.geocities.com/Konalibraries dees. Followed by crafts show from 11 a.m. to village and get discounts from participat-
4 p.m. Contact: Linda at 885-9259 or 885- ing restaurants & merchants. Contact:
Forest Education Fair,
Fair 10 a.m., Volcano. Learn
3110. hulihee@ilhawaii.net, info@kona-
about Volcano area forests and Hawaiian cul-
tural connections in this one-day open house. Peace Day,
Day 10 a.m.-noon, Paleaku Peace Gar- kohala.com (about strolls)
Hands-on demonstrations, from lei making and
kapa beating to printing with plants and learn-
ing songs about the forest. Guides lead the
informative "Niaulani Nature Walk," given every
hour on the hour. Volcano Art Center's Niaulani
Need a new car?
Campus in Volcano Village. Free; donations
welcome. Contact: 967-8222 or http://
Buy used.
www.volcanoartcenter.org.
September 13 It’s kinda like recycling.
Cool Fusion and Annual Membership Meeting,
Meeting
noon-4 p.m., Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa.
Noodles, handmade stoneware, music and art.
Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members, $10
for children under 12, includes one bowl of your
choice to keep and food. Contact: 322-3362 or
http://www.donkeymillartcenter.org
September 16
Grief Explorations,
Explorations 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Hospice of
Kona, Community Service Center, 75-5925 Get instant updates of our inventory on Twitter!
Walua Road. Hospice of Kona invites all in the
community is to attend "Grief Explorations" at http://twitter.com/Hawaiicar
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Car care tips from Pre-Owned Motor Cars in Kailua-Kona

“Help! My CHECK ENGINE light is on! What do I do now?”


Everyone knows what it's like. You're driving along, listening to the radio, thinking about your day,
then all of sudden, those two little words light up: "CHECK ENGINE." Instantly, your mind fires with ques-
tions. What's wrong with my car?! Should I keep driving? Is my car safe? Did I do something wrong?
There are many reasons why a check engine light might go on; some are more serious than oth-
ers. While it's always a good idea to have your car inspected by a licensed mechanic when the check en-
gine light goes on, here are some answers to the questions people ask most when that pesky light ap-
pears.

Q: “Do I need to check something?” other lights, then yes, your engine your transmission in just a few days. A
A: Have a look at the gas cap and might be overheating. repair like that could run between
make sure it's on good and snug. Your $4,000-5,000! Unless you're a licensed
car has sensors to detect a loose or Q: “Will continuing to drive my car mechanic, this is not a problem you
missing cap (that's because evaporating make repairs more expensive?” should try to fix yourself.
fuel is toxic--ever spill some gas and A: It could. If the check engine light is
see the vapors rise up?). That's enough on because of transmission problem or The very best thing you should do for
to trip the check engine light, so tight- oxygen sensor malfunction, continue your car is to get an appointment with
ening it might solve the problem. to drive the car could make things an ASE certified car mechanic. They
worse, and make fixing them more should be able to tell you efficiently
Q: “Should I still drive my car? Is my costly. how much any repairs might cost, and
car overheating?” how long it should take. quickly how
A: You can most likely continue to Q: “What's the worse that could hap- much and how long it will take to have
drive your car to your destination, as- pen if I don't get something like this your vehicle repaired.
suming it's reasonably close, no matter fixed right away? Should I take my At Pre-Owned Motor Cars,
what the problem is. A check engine car to a mechanic, or can I fix this we happy to announce that we will
light is not the result of a lack of oil, or myself?” perform all check engine light in-
an overheating engine. Those problems A: If your check engine light comes on spections FREE for the month of
will trigger other warning lights. But if because of a transmission system mal- September! Consider it our gift to
your check engine light goes on with function, you could totally destroy Aloha Kona readers!

… September event listings continued


Thank you for reading.
September 24 galleries and shops in Holualoa. Contact:
Portuguese Bread Baking,
Baking 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,
322-8484, mary@lovein.com or http:// Don’t forget to find us
www.holualoahawaii.com
Kona Historical Society, Kealakekua. Watch next month!
September 27
staff and people from the community getting
together to talk story, roll dough, and bake it. South Kona Green Market,
Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Contact: 323-3222, http:// Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, This issue of Aloha Kona! was
www.konahistorical.org Capt. Cook. Fresh local-grown produce, Kona compiled, written and edited exclu-
Coffee and locally-made crafts. Live Music. sively for and by :
Annual Candlelight Peace Walk,
Walk 6:30 p.m., Contact: http://www.skgm.org/
Alii Drive. The World Peace Day celebration
for the Big Island is annually endorsed by the Hawaii Organic Farmers Association 17th An-
Mayor of the County of Hawaii. The event
nual Membership Meeting,
Meeting 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
starts at 6:30 pm with an informal gathering CTAHR Komohana Research and Extension
on the grassy area across from Huggo's res- Center, Hilo. Come learn about organics! Si-
taurant on Alii Drive, and ends at Kailua Pier.
lent auction, general business meeting, infor-
Contact: 938-1229, scarlettofgem- Contact us:
mational tables and lunch provided. Key
fire@yahoo.com speaker Theodore Radovich, PhD UH Depart- 75-5721 Kuakini Highway
September 26 ment of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences spe-
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Bird Dog and the Bluez Houndz Dance Party,
Party cialist. Also sessions on key elements of re-
cord keeping and electronic marketing poten- (808) 334-1111
7-10 p.m., Kona Imin Center, Holualoa. Dur-
ing three breaks in the live blues & rock mu- tial. Free and open to the public! Contact:
sic, prizes from local craftsmen and coffee Deborah Ward, 808-969-7789, http://www.hawaiicar.com
farmers will be given out. Cost: $10 in ad- hofa@hawaiiorganic.org, http://hawaiicar.blogspot.com
vace, $12 at the door. Tickets available at www.hawaiiorganic.org http://twitter.com/Hawaiicar
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