What’s Up

Wednesday

July 14

CLASSES

‘Designing The Next Chapter’
Kapaa location, call for address, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., $25 per session. Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life. If you suspect you need a change but aren’t sure what it is or how to implement it, the “Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life” workshop is for you. Figure out what you really want to do with your life and create a concrete plan. (Register: 639-4517, hiyaguha@gmail.com)

COMMUNITY

AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting
AARP Info Center, 3-3178 Kuhio Hwy., #D-2, Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon-2:30 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting, where Kaua‘i Medical Transport, a new non-emergency transport (less expensive than ambulances) and Charlyn of Elder Affairs explains a new class “Healthy Living” they are sponsoring beginning July 27. (246-4500)

Lihue Ballroom Dance Club
Lihue Neighborhood Center, Suite 105, 4444 Rice St., Lihue, 7-8 p.m., call for pricing. The Kaua‘i Ballroom Dance Club, Lihue Chapter, holds its third quarter registration for new and former students. Dance lessons will include beginning Foxtrot, Merengue and Intermediate (Bronze) Waltz. (332-5654)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Open Water Swim Registration
Hanalei Pier, call for address, register now for the July 31 swim with 7 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start; call for pricing. Participate in the fourth annual Hanalei Open Water Swim for all ages (half mile, one mile and two mile). (Register: 826-7585, namolokama.com)

THE ARTS

Talk & Slide Show
Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, 6 p.m., free. Attend a talk and slide show on “The Voyages of the Holopuni” presented by Nick Beck, founder of the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Canoe Club and the Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Association. (826-4310)

Thursday

July 15

CLASSES

Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai
Parish Hall, 2515 Kolo Road, Kilauea, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon; call for pricing. The traditional hula school, Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai under the direction of Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua is now accepting new students for its upcoming semester. (346-7574, kaieie.org)

Tango Lessons
Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou St., Kapaa, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $20. Take an all-level class in tango under the instruction of Susana Miller or sign up for private lessons now-July 19. No experience necessary. (635-8049, tangokauai.com)

THE ARTS

Lecture, Book Signing
Koloa Neighborhood Center, 6:30 p.m., free. Malama Mahaulepu and the Koloa Community Association proudly present a Cultural Restoration Lecture and book signing with paleoecologist Dr. David Burney. (651-1332, malama-mahaulepu.org)

‘RENT’
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, Lihue, Thursday-Sunday, 7 p.m., $20-$25. HCT brings Broadway’s RENT to Kaua‘i. (246-8985, hawaiichildrenstheatre.com)

Friday

July 16

FAMILY FUN

Outdoor Movies
Poipu Beach Park, Poipu, 8 p.m., free. Enjoy “Imagine That” starring Eddie Murphy sponsored by the County of Kaua‘i and Poipu Beach Resort Association.

REUNIONS

Waimea High 1978
Call for location, Friday-Saturday, call for times/pricing. Attend Waimea High School’s class of 1978’s 50th birthday and reunion. (639-6229, 651-2348)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bon Dance
Kapaa Jodo Mission, 4524 Hauaala Road, Kapaa, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., call for pricing. Celebrate the Obon tradition, designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merrymaking. (822-4319)

Prince Invitational Tournament Registration Due
Prince Golf and Country Club, 5-3900 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, registration due today for July 24-25 tournament, $175. Registration is due today for the first annual Prince Invitational Tournament (36-hole stroke play format with four flights) set for July 24 and 25, hosted by Hawaii’s top-ranked Princeville Prince Golf Course on Kaua‘i’s north shore. (826-5065, smurphy@princeville.com)

Saturday

July 17

CLASSES

Lauae Fern Weaving
National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Southshore Visitors Center, Poipu, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $5. NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center offers a lauae fern weaving workshop. (742-2623)

Macrobiotic Cooking Class
Kukui Grove, Lihue, 10 a.m.-noon, $50. Honolulu’s Chef Leslie Ashburn gives a macrobiotic cooking demo/class. (Register: 246-8744)

Tango Lessons
Geo’s yurt, Kapaa, call for directions, 4-6 p.m., $25. Take a class in tango under the instruction of Susana Miller. Some experience necessary. (635-8049, tangokauai.com)

Yacht Club Dance
Nawiliwili Yacht Club, 8-11 p.m., free to club members, $5 general. Participate in a West Coast swing dance lesson followed by dancing. BYOB. Ages 21-plus. (384-6114)

COMMUNITY

Community Acupuncture
Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.; $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com)

Kaua‘i Community Market
Kaua‘i Community College, front parking lot, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. Browse the Kaua‘i Community Market for fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts and more. (337-9944)

HIKES & TOURS

Allerton Garden Tours
Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, third Saturdays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. on the third Saturday of each month. McBryde Garden self-guided tours are available every Saturday. (Register: 742-2623)

Kuilau Ridge Trail East Side
Call for meeting locationtime/pricing. Join the Sierra Club for an outing to Kuilau Ridge Trail East Side. Moderate 3.5 miles round trip. (647-0727)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Meditation & Sacred Ceremony
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center, 5455 Kukui St., Kapaa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $11. Participate in a Meditation and Sacred Ceremony honoring the universal energies of the Mayan Calendar Ninth Wave. During this powerful portal alignment, the highest levels of light will anchor our intentions and visions for Unity Consciousness for ourselves, the planet and all life. (822-4414)

North Shore Fishing Tournament
Weigh station at Hanalei Pier, Kilauea, 5:30 a.m. shotgun start, call for pricing. Participate in the second annual North Shore Fishing Tournament to celebrate Waioli Huiia Church’s 175th anniversary. (652-1528, 652-7811)

THE ARTS

Purple Striped Honu Theatre
Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, 2 p.m., free. The Friends of the North Shore Library host The Purple Striped Honu Theatre for Kids and a special presentation of “Where’s Mom?” Ages 2-10. (212-9244, 826-4310)

Sunday

July 18

CLASSES

Hawaiian Overthrow Seminar
Na Keiki O Ka Aina Learning Center, Waipouli Shopping Center, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Dr. Keanu Sai speaks about his lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. against President Obama. (634-0469, 652-1249)

FAMILY FUN

Dog Play Day
Kauai Humane Society small dog park, 3-825 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, 1-4 p.m., free for members; $5 nonmember (single); $10 nonmember (family). Dog Fanciers of Kaua‘i holds a “Dog Play Day” featuring games and prizes for our furry friends. (822-5514)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Golf Tournament
Wailua Golf Course, 3-5350 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, call for time, $100. Enter this golf tournament to benefit the activities of the Kauai Veterans Council. (822-4341, 245-1625)

Tri-Kaua‘i
Poipu Beach Park, Poipu, 6 a.m., call for pricing. Participate in the Tri-Kaua‘i triathlon and 5K Fun Run/Walk. (koloaplantationdays.com)

Waipa Mango Festival
Waipa, in and around the big white tent, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a grafting workshop ($20 donation to the Waipa Foundation), keiki and adult cooking contests, fruit and product tastings and sales throughout the day. (826-9969, kalen@waipafoundation.org)

Monday

July 19

SPECIAL EVENTS

Uplifting The Immune System Day
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, 9-11 a.m., free. The sun, earth and moon will be in alignment on this day. Grandmaster Hong balances this energy along with herbal patches for effective results in conditions of asthma, allergies, sinus, colds, flu and vog relief. One day will have an effect on 365 days. (639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com)

Tuesday

July 20

CLASSES

CORE, PiYo Classes
Fitbodies Personal Training, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. CORE Performance Circuit; Fridays, 4:15 p.m., PiYo; $15 per class. Participate in Tuesday/Wednesday CORE Performance Circuit workouts and/or Friday PiYo classes with Pam Kruse. (332-7417, fitbodkauai.com)

 
ONGOING
 

All-Level Yoga
Kilauea location, call for address, Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m., $15 drop-ins; $40 for four classes. (351-4958, iriepranaoceana@hotmail.com)

Christian-Based Yoga
Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, 2731 Ala Kinoiki (Koloa Bypass), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45-10 a.m.; Tuesday nights, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $10. Linda Espino offers Christian-based yoga classes. (652-0900, lespino@hawaii.rr.com)

CORE, PiYo Classes
Fitbodies Personal Training, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. CORE Performance Circuit; Fridays, 4:15 p.m., PiYo; $15 per class. Participate in Tuesday/Wednesday CORE Performance Circuit workouts and/or Friday PiYo classes with Pam Kruse. (332-7417, fitbodkauai.com)

‘Designing The Next Chapter’
Kapaa location, call for address, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., $25 per session. Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life. If you suspect you need a change but aren’t sure what it is or how to implement it, the “Designing the Next Chapter in Your Life” workshop is for you. Figure out what you really want to do with your life and create a concrete plan. (Register: 639-4517, hiyaguha@gmail.com)

Eastside Pilates Classes
Wailua location, call for address/days/times, $45 private; $2 duet. Private classes in the classical equipment-based Pilates method are offered. (346-4251)

Feminine Qi Gong
Birthing a New Humanity Center, Kilauea, Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for pricing. Join in these Qi gong classes for feminine bodies. Bring a mat and water. (651-8880)

Golden Eight Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., free for ages 60-plus; $10 general. A gentle standing form, Golden Eight, promotes balance and self healing. (639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com)

Halau Registration
Koloa Hongwanji Mission Hall, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. (ages 8-14); Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. (ages 15-plus); $25 one-time enrollment fee; $35 monthly dues. Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie under the direction of Kumu Hula Cristy Laamea Almeida accepts applications for new students during the month of July. (645-1403, haweo_06@yahoo.com)

Hip-Hop Classes
KUGA, Kalaheo, seven-week sessions, email for days/times/pricing. KUGA offers seven-week sessions in hip-hop, break dancing and zumba. Ages 4-plus. (Register: kuga808.com, kuga808@mac.com)

Instrument Lessons
Kilauea Farms, call for address/days/times/pricing. Kirk Smart offers guitar lessons for students of all ages and levels and beginning piano, bass and drum lessons as well. (652-7226)

Islandwide Vinyasa Yoga
Koloa Hongwanji, Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.; Waimea Plantation Cottages, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.; call for pricing. Yogi Paul Reynolds guides all levels of Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa tradition. Look for the blue sign. (650-773-3422, paul@unlimited-ideas.com)

Iyengar Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., call for pricing. Kalaheo Yoga offers level 1 and 2 classes in Iyengar yoga, which focuses on structural alignment, strength and flexibility. (332-7405, 651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

Kalaheo Yoga, Yoga Therapy
Poise Pilates, 4437 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:50 a.m., call for pricing. Group and private therapeutic yoga instruction inspired by B.K.S. Iyengar and Integrative Yoga Therapy are offered to persons of all levels. (651-1568, ellen@yogatherapykauai.com)

Keiki Yoga
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m., $33. Enjoy exercise, bonding, healing and yoga through story with your children. Ages 4-10. (480-244-7676)

Kundalini Yoga
Hanalei Community Center, Kuhio Highway, Fridays, 8:30 a.m., call for pricing. Satya Kaur offers instruction in “the mother of all yoga.” (826-0050)

Mime Camp
Princeville Yoga, above Lappert’s in Princeville Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, now-July 22, 12:30-2 p.m., $8 per class. Enroll your keiki in this Mime Yoga Performance Camp for Youth. Ages 11-16. Ends July 22. (826-6688)

Ohana Yoga
Little Sprouts Playhouse, 4-947 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Mondays, 6:15 p.m., $5-$15 sliding scale per adult; free for keiki. Yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist Lisa Nerpio teaches an ongoing family-style yoga class where parents and their children can create a healthy family ritual with stretching, breathing and meditation for all ages. (631-9494, littlesproutsplayhouse.com)

Pilates
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center, 4544 Kukui St., Kapaa, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.; Princeville location, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; call for pricing. Terri Hunter offers Pilates mat classes to tone and strengthen your mid-section. (639-1313)

Pilates & Yoga Classes
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, variety classes offered six days a week, call for times, $15 per class; $48 for four classes; $100 for 10. A variety of yoga and Pilates classes are offered six days a week. Call for schedule. (651-1568, kalaheoyoga@hotmail.com)

Pilates Mat Classes
Hanalei Community Center, Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Parish Hall, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; call for pricing. Participate in these pilates mat classes and bring your own mat. (482-0186, tamarajocortez@hotmail.com)

Pilates on North Shore
Hanalei Community Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.; The Parish House, Kilauea, Fridays, 10 a.m.; $10. Join in these pilates mat classes. Bring a yoga mat. (482-0186)

Prenatal Yoga
South and West side locations, call for addresses/days/times/pricing. Participate in a prenatal yoga class for your health. No experience necessary. (Register: 634-2836, kellybuskirk@yahoo.com)

Prenatal Yoga Anahola
Anahola location, call for address, Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., call for pricing. This prenatal yoga class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and open to all levels of yoga practitioners to help offer relief from the weight of bearing a child. Bring a sticky yoga mat (if you have one) and water. (Register: 823-0705)

Qigong Classes
Kahuna Valley Retreat, Kapahi, Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m., call for pricing. Francesco Garripoli teaches qigong classes for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Donations support the Mentor Ohana teen program. (822-4268, kahunavalley.org)

Restorative Yoga
Sweeter Life Studio, 4437 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; call for pricing. Enjoy restorative yoga classes. Private yoga therapy sessions available. (651-1568, ellen@yogatherapykauai.com)

Senior Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., $10; ages 60-plus free. Enjoy a free qi gong class for seniors. (639-4300)

Sitting Qi Gong
Qi Center, 3343 Kanakolu St., Lihue, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., free. This qi gong classs features a gentle sitting form suitable for those over age 60. (639-4300)

Tai Chi Chuan
Lihue location, call for address/days/times, free. Tiru Sadasivam teaches a free introductory class in Tai Chi Chuan (the Art of Peaceful Energy). (245-8694, TiruTaiChi@AOL.com)

Taijiwuxigong 
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m., call for pricing. Join this qi gong class for men and women. (651-8880)

Tantric Movement, Dance
Studio Kaua‘i Yoga, Suite 10, 4504 Kukui St., Kapaa, Saturdays, June 26-July 31, 3-4 p.m., $15 per class; six classes for $60. Participate in these movement classes designed to support health by developing core pelvic movements, conscious breathing, Tantric visualization and elemental dancing. Ends July 31. (346-5135)

The Yoga House
The Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, various days/times, $20 introductory rate for 10 days. Bikram yoga classes are offered daily, a teen class is offered on Friday and belly dancing is taught on Wednesdays at Yoga House, just north of Safeway in Choy Village. (823-YOGA, bikramyogakapaa.com)

Variety Of Yoga
Mojo Studio, Lawai, daily, 9:30-11 a.m., $15 per class. The studio offers Mommy and Me Yoga on Mondays, Strength+Flex Yoga on Tuesdays, Qi Gong plus Yoga on Wednesdays, Hot Flash Yoga on Thursdays, Yoga Xocolatl (Chocolate Yoga) on Fridays, Total Yoga Workout on Saturdays and Sacred Sounds Yoga on Sundays. (634-6490, mojostudio.wetpaint.com)

Yoga & Meditation
Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Drive, Princeville, Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Private Home, call for address, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.; $10. Diane Cline teaches pranyama (breathwork), postures and meditations to be happy and healthy. All levels welcome. (480-244-7676, Diane@yogainspirations.com)

Yoga For Moms
Kalaheo Yoga, 4427 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., call for pricing. Bring your infant or toddler (and some toys!) to a child-friendly yoga class for moms. (651-1568, kalaheoyoga.com)

Yoga with Satcha
Hanalei Community Center, Hanalei, Fridays, 8:30 a.m., call for pricing. Gain flexibility, strength and focus with morning yoga with Satcha. (826-0050)

Yoga, All Styles
Dragon Building, Studio Kauai Yoga, 4504 Kukui St., Kapaa, daily, call for times/pricing. Come to Studio Kauai Yoga for whatever you need from your yoga practice. Build strength, flexibility, relax, dance, and find peace, energy, concentration, and a healthy mind. Participate in yoga classes and workshops of many different styles and backgrounds so you can experience a full range of yogic health. Classes seven days a week, morning through evening. Drop-in, local and visitor rates available. (822-5053, studiokauaiyoga.com)

YogAlign
Aloha Dance Studio, 4-491 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., $12. Stryking Balance offers YogAlign classes. (212-8268)

YogAlign & Hand Balancing
Lihue location, call for address, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. YogAlign; Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. hand balancing; $12 drop-in fee; packages available. Stryking Balance offers ongoing classes in YogAlign and a Hand Balancing Partner Yoga class weekly. (212-8268, stryking@gmail.com)

YogAlign Classes
Mana Yoga Studio, 3812 Ahonui Place, Princeville, call for days/times/pricing. Michaelle Edwards offers classes in YogAlign, a pain-free form of yoga done from your core and emphasizing natural spine alignment, core diaphragm breathing and neuromuscular patterns. (826-9230, manayoga.com)

Yogalign in Waipouli
Waipouli Plaza, Powerhouse Jiu-Jitsu studio, second floor, Waipouli Road, Kapaa, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m., $10 per session; five for $40. Take classes in the Yogalign method of yoga. (639-6177)

Zumba, Kripalu Yoga
North Shore location, call for address, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kripalu Yoga; 8:45-9:45 a.m. zumba; call for pricing. Participate in one or both of these classes in Kripalu Yoga and zumba. (828-6863, wendyval@aol.com)

AARP Potluck, Chapter Meeting
AARP Info Center, 3-3178 Kuhio Hwy., #D-2, Lihue, second Wednesdays, noon-2:30 p.m., free. Attend this monthly AARP potluck and Chapter meeting. (246-4500)

Community Acupuncture
Yoga House, 4-885 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.; $15-$40. Enjoy comfortable, safe, quiet community acupuncture. (652-0381, blujadeacupuncture.com)

Kaua‘i Community Market
Kaua‘i Community College, front parking lot, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. Browse the Kaua‘i Community Market for fresh ingredients, holiday foods and gifts and more. (337-9944)

West Kaua‘i AYSO
Go online for location/time/pricing. Registration is open through the summer for the West Kaua‘i AYSO 2010 soccer season. (Register: aysokauai.net, publicity@aysokauai.net)

Allerton Garden Tours
Allerton Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, third Saturdays, free. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) offers guided tours of Allerton Garden at no cost for Hawaii residents with I.D. on the third Saturday of each month. McBryde Garden self-guided tours are available every Saturday. (Register: 742-2623)

Live Jazz
St. Regis Princeville Resort, 5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Sundays, 4-7 p.m., free. Enjoy live jazz music by Treysara with special guest musicians from time to time. (treysara.com)

Salsa Saturdays
Aloha Beach Resort, call for address, first Saturdays, call for time/pricing. Dance the Merenge, Salsa, Samba, Bachata and more on the first Saturday of each month. (823-1643)

It’s 2 O’Clock Somewhere
Puakea Golf Club, Lihue, now-Sept. 30, $65. The golf course offers its “It’s 2 O’Clock Somewhere” campaign, where if it’s 2 p.m. where guests live, the course will offer green fees at the $65 twilight rate. Ends Sept. 30. (1-866-773-5554, puakeagolf.com)

Trout Fishing
Kokee Public Fishing Area (PFA), Kilauea, June 19-Sept. 30, daily, call for license pricing. Fishing season is now open for rainbow trout. Licenses available at DLNR offices, at selected fishing supply stores, licensed agents, or online. Ends Sept. 30. (274-3344, hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar)

Art Night Kapaa
Kapaa main drag, Saturdays, dusk onward, free. Old Kapaa Town Art Night offers live music, artists, local businesses, tasty bites, dancing and entertainment. (635-4964)

Hula Demonstration
Kukuiula Village, Palm Court, Poipu, Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., free. Experience authentic hula by the members of Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie. (742-9545)

Hula Performances
Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy., # F, Kapaa, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m.; free. Kumu hula Leilani Rivera Bond and Halau Hula o Leilani perform free hula shows. Ends July 31. (651-0682)

Jam Room
The Jam Room, Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. This open mic/open stage for Kaua`i youth ages 11-18 welcomes musicians, singers, breakers, hula dancers, rappers, slam poets and other artists to a safe, friendly and well-supervised venue hosted by Daphne Sanchez that’s free, fun and twitter-friendly. (hope.faith.daphne@gmail.com)

KauaiBackstory.com Competition
Email submissions to kauaibackstory@yahoo.com, now-Sept. 30, free. KauaiBackstory.com, an online literary journal, seeks essays, stories, memoirs, poems, etc. for it’s fifth annual creative competition. Winners receive a $25-$100 cash prize. Deadline Sept. 30. (kauaibackstory.com, kauaibackstory@yahoo.com)

Leah Orr Exhibit
Josselin’s Tapas, Kukui Ula, Poipu, now-Sept. 4, free. Check out recent works by artist/educator Leonora (Leah) Orr. (742-7117 )

Torchlighting, Keiki Hula
Seaview Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i, Poipu, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy a torchlighting and free keiki hula shows. Ends July 31. (651-0682)

Clean The Path
Rest pavilion makai of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, second Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. cleanup; 11 a.m. potluck lunch; free. Friends of the Path clean Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the path that goes by the coast. (639-4561)

Work In Taro
Waipa Foundation, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Participate in this Waipa Foundation Ohana Day and help work in the auwai — taro irrigation system — wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. Recommend change of clothing. Bring water, hat, tabis. Lunch provided by Waipa-grown produce. (639-6905, kalen@waipafoundation.org)


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