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Aloha Kona!Aloha Kona!Aloha Kona!Aloha Kona!
SEPTEMBER 2009SEPTEMBER 2009SEPTEMBER 2009
Edition No. 1, 4 pages
There's been a lot of press about the federal government's recent "Cashfor Clunkers" program. That's great--we love the idea of doing things to helpreduce carbon emissions. But what you don't hear about is that not every car qualifies! To get them to give cash for your clunker, you had to buy a new car and prove that it was more gas-efficient than the one you had. Then there's alimit on how much you could get back: $4,500.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!We’ve set aside $50,000 (of our money, not YOUR tax money) to fund the program. What will this do? Give you the chance to afford a car you need!How does it work? Easy! You trade in the car you've got and we'll giveyou a good price for something else. Assuming your trade-in is in good shape,we'll clean it up, put it on our lot, then sell it to someone else who can get somemore mileage out of it.But isn't this more or less what we’ve always done? Yes! Except for our new offer of
up to $5,000 in savings
, Pre-Owned Motor Cars has beenhelping Big Island residents get the most out of cars already in the state for more than 15 years. But I bet you never really thought of it as recycling, didyou?Buying a new car just doesn't always make sense. It's expensive and ituses up a lot of natural resources in manufacturing and shipping. What's the point when there are plenty of good, reliable, and efficient pre-owned vehiclesalready here in Hawaii? The government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program has just ended, but ours is better and just beginning!Come on into Pre-Owned Motors and we will show how to get the bestvalue for your money. At the same time, you'll be doing your part to "recycle!"
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In this issue:
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Welcome to Aloha Kona!
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“Cash for Clunkers,”new and improved!
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The most comprehensive guide toevents in Kona for the month of September!
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About that “check engine” light
Thanks for picking up a copyof the first edition of our new monthlynewsletter,
Aloha Kona!
This brand-new publicationcomes to you from Pre-Owned Motor Cars. (That’s right, we’re the car folksnext to McDonald’s in town). We’ve put together this little paper as a wayof showing Kona that we’re more than just a small, local business—we’reactive community members and wewant to do our bit to participate!Every month we’ll share withour readers tips about car care, ways tosave money on your car and we’llcompile the best events calendar inWest Hawaii! Remember to get your copy every month!
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Look at all the things to doin Kona this September!
WeeklyWeeklyWeeklyWeeklyPortuguese Bread Baking Portuguese Bread Baking Portuguese Bread Baking Portuguese Bread Baking, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,Thursdays, Kona Historical Society, Kealake-kua. Watch staff and people from the com-munity getting together to talk story, rolldough, and bake bread. Contact: 323-3222,http://www.konahistorical.org Kanikapila/Ukulele LessonsKanikapila/Ukulele LessonsKanikapila/Ukulele LessonsKanikapila/Ukulele Lessons, 10 a.m.-noon,Fridays, Kona International Market. Kani-kapila with Uncle Willie at the Kona Interna-tional Market. Free beginner ukulele lessonsfrom 11 a.m. Just bring your own ukuleleand join the fun! Contact: Kay Lund, 329-6262,Kay@Luhia.com
,http://www.konainternationalmarket.com South Kona Green MarketSouth Kona Green MarketSouth Kona Green MarketSouth Kona Green Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,Sundays, Amy BH Greenwell EthnobotanicalGarden, Capt. Cook. Fresh local-grown pro-duce, Kona Coffee and locally-made crafts.Live Music. Contact:http://www.skgm.org/ September 1September 1September 1September 1“Books Are Building Blocks,” Family Literacy“Books Are Building Blocks,” Family Literacy“Books Are Building Blocks,” Family Literacy“Books Are Building Blocks,” Family LiteracyProgramProgramProgramProgram, 5-7 p.m., Kailua-Kona Public Li-brary. Hosted by the Friends of the Libraries,Kona (F.O.L.K), this program encourages
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… more Kona events in September!
Ms. Aloha Nui PageantMs. Aloha Nui PageantMs. Aloha Nui PageantMs. Aloha Nui Pageant, 6-10 p.m., WaikoloaBeach Marriott Resort. This one-of-a-kindbeauty competition features plus-sizedwomen of 200 pounds or more. Entrants are judged on interviews, community participa-tion, talent and evening wear. Part of theHawaii Island Festival; ticket and ribbonpurchase required. Contact:http://hawaiiislandfestival.org/ 13131313
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Annual Taste of HawaiiAnnual Taste of HawaiiAnnual Taste of HawaiiAnnual Taste of Hawaii, 6-9 p.m., FourSeasons Resort Hualalai. A two-day week-end event to benefit cancer research. Fun,fine food, drinks, a silent auction and liveentertainment. Reservations by Wednesday,September 2. Cost: $80 adults, $40 chil-dren. Contact: 325-8052,monica.balanay@fourseasons.comorhttp://www.fsrh.net/pr/taste_golf_tennis.pdf From a Museum to a Grave: Alternative His-From a Museum to a Grave: Alternative His-From a Museum to a Grave: Alternative His-From a Museum to a Grave: Alternative His-tories of Ceramicstories of Ceramicstories of Ceramicstories of Ceramics, 6:30-8:30 p.m., DonkeyMill Art Center, Holualoa. Join us for a fundialog about histories, culture and ceramicsthat will be complemented by a series of images and sharing of stories. Ohana StylePotluck; bring your favorite dish and drink.Contact: 322-3362,http://www.donkeymillartcenter.org West Hawaii AlWest Hawaii AlWest Hawaii AlWest Hawaii Al----Anon Friday Night Beginners'Anon Friday Night Beginners'Anon Friday Night Beginners'Anon Friday Night Beginners'Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Lutheran Church of HolyTrinity, Kailua-Kona. Al-Anon is a worldwidefellowship of those who feel their lives havebeen deeply affected by someone else'sdrinking. Free and open to the public. Con-tact: 935-0971,http://www.afghawaii.org September 5September 5September 5September 5Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance CanoeQueen Liliuokalani Long Distance CanoeQueen Liliuokalani Long Distance CanoeQueen Liliuokalani Long Distance CanoeRacesRacesRacesRaces, Sept. 5-6. The world's largest long distance canoe race, attended by paddlersfrom all over the world. The fun includes atorchlight parade and dance on Saturdaynight, and an awards luau on Sunday. Con-tact:http://www.kaiopua.org/ql/ 13131313
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Annual Run for HopeAnnual Run for HopeAnnual Run for HopeAnnual Run for Hope, 7 a.m., Four Sea-sons Resort Hualalai. Non-competitive 10Krun - 5K run/walk event. Proceeds from thisevent benefit cancer research in Hawaii.Post walk/run gathering includes lightbreakfast and drawing for door prizes. Cost:$25 minimum donation. Contact: 325-8036,carrie.holder@fourseasons.comorhttp://fshr.net/pr/run_for_hope.htm Gamblers Anonymous and GamGamblers Anonymous and GamGamblers Anonymous and GamGamblers Anonymous and Gam----Anon Meet-Anon Meet-Anon Meet-Anon Meet-ing ing ing ing, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Waikoloa Village Inter-denominational Christian Church. Supportgroup free and open to the public. Friendsand family of gamblers welcome. Contact:Vicki, 990-5665,nak@mindspring.com orhttp://www.gam-anon.org Poke ContestPoke ContestPoke ContestPoke Contest, 11 a.m., Waikoloa Beach Mar-riott Resort. Poke is a traditional Hawaiianappetizer of raw fish. The public is invited tosample and enjoy this Hawaiian staple. Partof the Hawaii Island Festival; ticket and rib-bon purchase required. Contact:http://hawaiiislandfestival.org/ Annual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar FestivalAnnual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar FestivalAnnual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar FestivalAnnual Hawaii Slack Key Guitar Festival,noon-6 p.m., Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort &Spa. This annual festival features the greatsof slack key guitar. Food and drink will beavailable for purchase; no outside food orbeverages allowed. Wear a hat; bring an um-brella for shade. Free admission. Contact:226-2697 for more info.35353535
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Annual Parker Ranch RoundAnnual Parker Ranch RoundAnnual Parker Ranch RoundAnnual Parker Ranch Round----up Clubup Clubup Clubup ClubRodeoRodeoRodeoRodeo, noon, Sept. 5, 1 p.m., Sept. 6, ParkerRanch Rodeo Arena. A two-day event heldannually to raise scholarship money forschool-age children of Parker Ranch employ-ees. Free to the public. Contact: 885-5669,activities@parkerranch.comorhttp://www.parkerranch.com September 6September 6September 6September 6Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Hawaiian Storytel-Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Hawaiian Storytel-Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Hawaiian Storytel-Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Hawaiian Storytel-ling Contestling Contestling Contestling Contest, 2 p.m., Waikoloa Beach MarriottResort. Come for song and storytelling! Partof the Hawaii Island Festival; ticket and rib-bon purchase required. Contact:http://hawaiiislandfestival.org/ Local Artists ShowLocal Artists ShowLocal Artists ShowLocal Artists Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., SheratonKeauhou Bay Resort. Featuring pottery, woodcarving, quilting, jewelry, wearable art, water-colors, wall art, and Hawaiiana. Contact:Time: 937-6111 or emailsassyby-donna@hawaii.rr.com September 7September 7September 7September 7Up Country FaireUp Country FaireUp Country FaireUp Country Faire, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ChristChurch, Kealakekua. Fun for the entire familywith games, prizes, a bouncy castle andclimbing wall and food! The Kona MasonicLodge will be offering a free Keiki ID program.Free to the public. Contact: 323-3429,admin@christchurchkona.com Potluck “Eat in,”Potluck “Eat in,”Potluck “Eat in,”Potluck “Eat in,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., WaikoloaSchool and Waimea Middle School. Over 250schools across the nation will hold community"Eat Ins" to support an improved Child Nutri-tion Act. This bill governs school lunches andis coming up for review before Congress thisfall. We all want to see healthy schoollunches for our keiki. There will be doorprizes, activities for kids and Tropical DreamsIce Cream. Bring a home-cooked potluck dishto share and your own plates and utensils.Contact: 883-2629,cbobo@hawaii.rr.com
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families to read together. Refreshments andfree books. Also looking for volunteers to readaloud. Contact: Lisa Thomas at 443-1093,emailfolkhawaii@yahoo.com or http://www.geocities.com/Konalibraries West Hawaii AlWest Hawaii AlWest Hawaii AlWest Hawaii Al----Anon, Tuesday Night BookAnon, Tuesday Night BookAnon, Tuesday Night BookAnon, Tuesday Night BookStudyStudyStudyStudy, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kona Baptist Church.Open meeting, childcare provide. Contact:935-0971,http://www.afghawaii.org September 2September 2September 2September 2Hawaii Home Ownership Center OrientationHawaii Home Ownership Center OrientationHawaii Home Ownership Center OrientationHawaii Home Ownership Center Orientation, 6-7 p.m., Mayor's Office Conference Room(behind Big Island Grill). The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is a non-profit organizationwhose mission is educating families in finan-cial literacy. Free and open to the public. Call930-7661 to reserve a space. Contact: 930-7614, e-mailhanah@hihomeownership.org orhttp://www.hihomeownership.org September 3September 3September 3September 3Parents Who Have Lost a Child Support Group,Parents Who Have Lost a Child Support Group,Parents Who Have Lost a Child Support Group,Parents Who Have Lost a Child Support Group,5:30-7 p.m., Hospice of Kona , CommunityServices Center, 75-5925 Walua Road. Opento the public. Contact: Dana Moody, (808)443-2905,dmoody@hospiceofkona.org September 4September 4September 4September 4Made in Hawaii Craft FairMade in Hawaii Craft FairMade in Hawaii Craft FairMade in Hawaii Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wai-koloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Come andshop from local artisans and crafters fromacross the Big Island! All products featured aremade or designed in Hawaii. Contact: LanakilaGraves, 886-8153,anthony.graves@gmail.com Family Programs Hawaii: Volunteer InformationFamily Programs Hawaii: Volunteer InformationFamily Programs Hawaii: Volunteer InformationFamily Programs Hawaii: Volunteer Informationand Training and Training and Training and Training,, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bubba GumpShrimp Co., Alii Drive. Volunteers 18+ neededfor Family Programs Hawaii to help keiki infoster care in the Kona and Waimea areas!Learn how to help. Event is free and open toanyone. Contact: Vince Abramo, 800-275-9349,vabramo@familyprogramshi.org orhttp://www.familyprogramshi.org
September 10September 10September 10September 10Soul Masters Screening and Healing with Mas-Soul Masters Screening and Healing with Mas-Soul Masters Screening and Healing with Mas-Soul Masters Screening and Healing with Mas-ter Shater Shater Shater Sha, 7 p.m.-10p.m., Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu.Documentary about the lives and spiritual devel-opment of soul-healers, Master Zhi Gang Shaand Master Guo. Join Master Sha in person,after the screening. Cost: $20. Contact: 888-339-6815,drsha@drsha.comorhttp://
www.DrSha.com September 12September 12September 12September 12F.O.L.K. Book SaleF.O.L.K. Book SaleF.O.L.K. Book SaleF.O.L.K. Book Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kailua-KonaPublic Library. The Friends of the Libraries,Kona (FOLK), will hold its regular book sale onthe lanai of the library. Volunteers are welcome.Contact: 323-2117,folkhawaii@yahoo.comorwww.geocities.com/Konalibraries Forest Education FairForest Education FairForest Education FairForest Education Fair, 10 a.m., Volcano. Learnabout Volcano area forests and Hawaiian cul-tural connections in this one-day open house.Hands-on demonstrations, from lei making andkapa beating to printing with plants and learn-ing songs about the forest. Guides lead theinformative "Niaulani Nature Walk," given everyhour on the hour. Volcano Art Center's NiaulaniCampus in Volcano Village. Free; donationswelcome. Contact: 967-8222 orhttp://www.volcanoartcenter.org .September 13September 13September 13September 13Cool Fusion and Annual Membership Meeting Cool Fusion and Annual Membership Meeting Cool Fusion and Annual Membership Meeting Cool Fusion and Annual Membership Meeting,noon-4 p.m., Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa.Noodles, handmade stoneware, music and art.Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members, $10for children under 12, includes one bowl of yourchoice to keep and food. Contact: 322-3362 orhttp://www.donkeymillartcenter.org September 16September 16September 16September 16Grief ExplorationsGrief ExplorationsGrief ExplorationsGrief Explorations, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Hospice of Kona, Community Service Center, 75-5925Walua Road. Hospice of Kona invites all in thecommunity is to attend "Grief Explorations" atno charge for six Wednesdays--Sep 16, 23, 30Oct 7, 14, 21. Learn about how loss & grief may be affecting your life and find options formaking changes. Contact: Dana Moody, 443-2905, dmoody@hospiceofkona.org.Kupuna Hula FestivalKupuna Hula FestivalKupuna Hula FestivalKupuna Hula Festival, 5:30 p.m., SheratonKeauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Some of Ha-waii's most experienced and talented kupuna(elders) hula dancers will perform at this verypopular annual event, which is a part of the 30Days of Aloha Festival. It will also feature anappearance by the Royal Court. Contact: Kel-ley, 322-1812September 18September 18September 18September 18“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and Agriculture“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and Agriculture“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and Agriculture“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and AgricultureFestivalFestivalFestivalFestival, 6-8 p.m., Hilton Waikoloa Village.Taste of the Hawaiian Range features heavysampling of delectable dishes using localgrass-fed beef, pork, and lamb, plus a bountyof fresh, island-grown fruit and veggies. Cost:$40 presale, $80 at the door. Tickets on salein Kona at the Kona Wine Market. Contact:322-4892,http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste Blue Scholars, Hip HopBlue Scholars, Hip HopBlue Scholars, Hip HopBlue Scholars, Hip Hop, 9-11:45 p.m., Rock-Starz, Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona. Side by sidewith companion Seattle-based rap groupsCommon Market and Boom Bap Project, theBlue Scholars led the charge in proclaiming the Pacific Northwest as a breeding ground for'true school' hip-hop. Cost: $20. Contact:info@bampproject.com
,http://www.myspace.com/bamparmy September 19September 19September 19September 19Waimea Paniolo Parade and Ho'olaule'aWaimea Paniolo Parade and Ho'olaule'aWaimea Paniolo Parade and Ho'olaule'aWaimea Paniolo Parade and Ho'olaule'a, 10a.m.-4 p.m., Waimea Park. The parade startsat "Church Row" and ends Waimea Park, fea-turing princesses on horseback with atten-dees. Followed by crafts show from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. Contact: Linda at 885-9259 or 885-3110.Peace DayPeace DayPeace DayPeace Day, 10 a.m.-noon, Paleaku Peace Gar-dens, Painted Church Rd., Honaunau.Celebrate Peace Day with guest speakers,calligraphy, poetry reading, refreshments,self-guided garden tour. Free to the pub-lic. Contact: 325-2377, jillw@hawaii.rr.comorhttp:///www.paleaku.org “Commemorating 50 Years of Statehood“Commemorating 50 Years of Statehood“Commemorating 50 Years of Statehood“Commemorating 50 Years of Statehood,””””10:30 a.m., Kealakehe High School Cafe-teria. The public is invited to hear Kippinde Alba Chu, Chairman of the 50th Anni-versary of Statehood Commission andDirector of Iolani Palace, speak on thesubject of Statehood and what it hasmeant for Hawaii. De Alba Chu will explorethe challenges faced by the StatehoodCommission in recognizing this importantmilestone in an appropriate and respect-ful manner. Free. Contact: 937-2309,anikaglass.dar@gmail.com First Ever Attempt, Human Pink Ribbon forFirst Ever Attempt, Human Pink Ribbon forFirst Ever Attempt, Human Pink Ribbon forFirst Ever Attempt, Human Pink Ribbon forBreast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness, 9 a.m., NorthHawaii Community Hospital. We are at-tempting to make the first largest HumanPink Ribbon to raise awareness for thefight against breast cancer. Come one,come all, dressed in your best pink! Call topre-register. Contact: Lisa or Jennifer,881-4821,ramosla@nhch.com September 20September 20September 20September 20Hulihe'e Palace Sunday Concert and Vil-Hulihe'e Palace Sunday Concert and Vil-Hulihe'e Palace Sunday Concert and Vil-Hulihe'e Palace Sunday Concert and Vil-lage Strolllage Strolllage Strolllage Stroll, 4 p.m. concert, strolls from 1-6p.m., Hulihe'e Palace, Alii Drive. FreeHawaiian music concert featuring theMerrie Monarchs men's glee club anddancing by the halau of Etua Lopez on thePalace's South Lawn. Bring your ownbeach mat or chair. Stroll through thevillage and get discounts from participat-ing restaurants & merchants. Contact:hulihee@ilhawaii.net
,info@kona-kohala.com(about strolls)
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