Waianae Ice House & Cafe Now Open!

Click HERE to see flyer.

Sign Waving for Wai`anae High Football Team Nov. 26!

Congratulations to the Wai`anae High School Seariders football team for making it to the State Championships! Our Seariders will face St. Louis on Friday, 11/26/10.

Cal Domen is inviting the community to cheer our team on by sign waving in front of Wai`anae McDonald's on 11/26/10 from 4-5pm as the football team's bus heads out to the Aloha Stadium. Cal is also encouraging local businesses to put signs in their windows to support our Seariders.

Please wear blue and/or red, and bring signs for the team on Friday, 11/26/10, from 4-5pm, at Wai`anae McDonald's!

Ho`oipo DeCambra Receives "Forever Young" Award

On October 6, 2010 Acting Mayor Kirk Caldwell honored 6 exceptional individuals at the 2010 Forever Young Awards Ceremony & Dinner.

Among the 6 honorees was Ho`oipo DeCambra, Housing Director for the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.

We congratulate Ho`oipo on this well-deserved award!

Wai`anae Coast Christmas Parade 11/27/10: Join Leeward NSW!

Leeward Neighborhood Security Watch Citizens Patrol
Notice & Invitations



Aloha Everyone,
We have reserved and secured a spot in the Waianae Christmas Day Parade 2010. We have in the works a Parade Float for the Neighborhood Security Watch Community here on the Leeward Coast .

Come join in the fun and Let us celebrated and usher in the Christmas Season together.

If you can please bring along a candy bag that you can toss out to spectators as we pass in parade….

We look forward to seeing everyone out there.

Mahalo,


Event: 2010 Waianae Christmas Day Parade
Date/ Time: Nov. 27th, 2010/ 08:30 AM (Saturday)
Start Location: The Waianae Boat Harbor
Destination: Waianae Mall



For questions and further details please Odelia Kealoha
At 699-0496, odeliakealoha@mail.com

Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest Will Feature Free Medical Screenings

Announcements From Jan Sunn-Carreira

The Rell Sunn Menehune Contest

We’re back and stronger than ever! The 35th Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surfing Championships will be held at Makaha Beach Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th 2010.

The legacy and wish my mother left behind will keep thriving thanks to the undying support of all our friends and sponsors! A BIG Mahalo to Daniel Marvin for donating his incredible artwork this year.

Last years event was incredible - 250 Keiki’s in 2 days! Sixty children, 4-6 years of age! The waves were perfect for the Menehunes. Pat O’connell brought out the Hurley Team. Rob Machado, Brock Little, Joel Centeio and many more came out to sign for the Menehunes. Catering for the contestants, workers and the entire beach was provided by Qucksilver. Jen from Sacred Surf gave away hats to every contestant, which they got to decorate and customize for themselves. Also, the amazing Rick Rietveld donated his artwork last year! A true show of sportsmanship - the Menehunes passed down their first place boards to the most deserving child. Heartfelt smiles all around.

The Rell Sunn Education Fund has incorporated a new program with the John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii for our 35th Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest. On Saturday between 9am-3pm they will be at the Makaha Beach , (Alternate Site ~ Rest Camp) offering free medical screenings, blood pressure, eye exams, and glucose screenings for all ages. Our concerns are that people without insurance often wait till the last minute to seek treatment. With the troubled economy and people losing their jobs. We feel preventive medical examinations would provide a wealth of knowledge to the patient and aid their decisions to seek further treatment. They will also have information to help qualified patients receive discounted medications through patient assistance programs.

Click HERE to visit webpage where you can register your keiki for the contest.


Rell Sunn Aloha Jam II

This year at Waimea Valley, a night to rock the North Shore is taking place Sunday, November 28th with the 2010 Rell Sunn Aloha Jam II.

Thanks to Randy Rarick making it an Annual Sanctioned Triple Crown Event, the following entertainers will be performing at this year's event: Henry Kapono, Amy Hanaiali’i, Kaukahi, Ten Feet, The Honolulu Lounge Lizards, The Young Coconuts, and Te Lumanaki. Additional special guests are set to make appearances on this night of aloha that will honor the Queen of Makaha.

Last year's sold out crowd of the who’s who in the surf industry was there. Incredible Local Talent… Henry Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro, Paula Fuga, Kaukahi, Cyril Pahinui and Rob Machado… Great sponsors Kona Brewing, Barefoot Wine, Smart Water. A Pat Rawson shaped board with Clark Little imagery auctioned for $4000.00. Lots of Pro surfboards, artwork, paddleboards, Ki’oe, Red Bull signed boards given for the cause.


Proceeds from the Event To Benefit The Rell Sunn Educational Fund.

Click HERE to visit webpage for ticket purchases.

Makaha Author Kim Hunter Supports Charities; Seeks Sponsors

Click HERE for the informational flyer.

Freeway Safety Patrol Keeps Drivers Safe!

In September 2010, Rep. Shimabukuro's tire blew out and brakes weakened while she was driving on the freeway near the airport. It was a harrowing experience because the incident occurred on the inside lane where there was barely a shoulder, just when rush hour traffic started to get heavy. Although she called AAA, it would take them a while to arrive, and their towing service was limited.

To her surprise, AAA made a call to the State Department of Transportation's "Freeway Safety Patrol" (FSP), who came to the rescue! Within minutes a policeman on a motorcycle arrived and helped block off on-coming traffic. Shortly thereafter a tow truck, driven by Kimo Figueroa (pictured above) also pulled up. Mr. Figueroa pumped up Rep. Shimabukuro's spare tire, which was flat, and later towed her to Pearl City to meet up with AAA.

"If you are ever in trouble on the highway, give FSP a call to see if they can assist. They are real life-savers!" said Rep. Shimabukuro.

For more information, call 841-HELP or visit http://www.fsphawaii.com

HI Public Housing Authority's Jr. Atisanoe Helps Homeless Find Jobs

Lautoa F. Atisanoe, Jr. (far left), of HI Public Housing Authority (HPHA) conducts job placement outreach at Kea`au Beach Park on a weekly basis. He is pictured here assisting a young homeless man with a warehouse job application. [Click on the image to enlarge]

Jr. Atisanoe's business card. [Click on the image to enlarge]

Mahalo nui loa to Lautoa F. Atisanoe, Jr., aka "Jr." of HPHA for bringing employment opportunities to our homeless. Jr. Atisanoe is an excellent example of a public servant who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to bring hope to those in need.

Ulu Ke Kukui's - 2nd Annual Open House - November 18th

Alternative Structures International
Ulu Ke Kukui
87-576 Kula’aupuni Street Waianae, HI 96792


Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time: 9am - 11am & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Place: Ulu Ke Kukui Transitional Housing Program(2nd right on St. Johns Road)

National Homeless Awareness Week is November 16th – 20th.

Ulu Ke Kukui is opening our doors to everyone on Thursday, November 18th.

UKK will be available to offer a program orientation and site tour.

Please call to RSVP with Naomi at (808) 620-9011. This will help us to coordinate your visit for either the morning or the afternoon session. Please come and visit!

*Light refreshments will be served.

VIDEO OF WAI`ANAE & NANAKULI HIGH BEACH CLEAN UP ON OCTOBER 7, 2010

Rep.'s Shimabukuro and Awana joined the UH Manoa Educational Talent Search program to clean beaches along the Wai’anae Coast. Click on this link to watch the video: http://vimeo.com/15744722!

Background information

What:
The University of Hawai’i-Manoa, Manoa Educational Talent Search (METS) program will hold a beach clean-up on the Wai’anae Coast with almost 100 volunteers from Nanakuli and Wai’anae High School. Community members are welcome to volunteer and help the students.


Why:
“The purpose of this clean-up is to give the students a sense of responsibility for their community while learning about their kuleana (responsibility),” said Tanya Uyehara, METS Student Advisor.



When:
October 7, 2010 9:00 - 10:30am


Where:
Meet at Maili Beach Park across Beaches Restaurant. Volunteers will clean in both directions, to clean up Maili Beach and Lualualei Beach ("Sewers" beach)


Background:
The Manoa Educational Talent Search (METS) Program is a Talent Search program of Trio. The program is based on the University of Hawaii-Manoa, and its mission is to help students succeed in grade promotions and increase the percentage of college bound student. METS provides services to 300 Nanakuli Intermediate and High school students as well as 300 Wai’anae High School students.



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Contact:

Tanya Uyehara, METS Student Advisor

Mobile: 808-349-7794

Email: tvilla@hawaii.edu