April 9: Claire Hope Cummings is an environmental lawyer, organic farmer, journalist, and the author of Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds (Beacon Press, March 2008).
Claire’s stories focus on the environmental and political implications of how we eat and how food and farming reconnects us to each other and the places where we live. For more information:
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November 14: David Crow, is a master herbalist, aromatherapist, licensed acupuncturist,, author, health educator, and meditation teacher. For more information about David Crow floracopeia.com. David is also an activist for replanting the Global Garden and an advocate for preserving rare and vanishing plants. David was a key founder of The Learning Garden, website an L.A. high school community garden.
October 31: Jackie Kozak. who is currently with the statewide Hawai'i Invasive Species Council Public Outreach Working Group, focusing on general Kaua'i outreach. Among other topics we will be discussing the Kaua`i Arbor Day Celebration, on Saturday, November 3rd in Lihue from 10am-1pm, in the Kukui Grove Parking lot between Macy's and Burger King. Over 2500 free native trees, educational booths, keiki activities and more. Look for the tents! Contact Jackie Kozak at jkozak@hawaii.edu or 346-5390 for more information.
October 24: Jillian & Gary Seales from The Kaua`i Farmers Co-Op & Kauapea Farms, a CSA, (Community Supported Agriculture Program) Topics include CSA's, "beyond organic" sustainable agriculture, community development, Green Light Organization's Farm Incubator Program Contact: 652-5110 or email: kauaifarmerscoop@yahoo.com
September 5:
Gloria Cohen, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the new quarterly publication, "Edible Hawaiian Islands" - Celebrating the Harvest of the Aloha State, Season by Season www.ediblehawaiianislands.com
August 29:
Philippe Visintainer will be our guest. We will be discussing coconut trees and the ways to protect them from the coconut heart rot disease, caused by the fungus phytophthora katsurae that was first detected in Kaua'i in the 1970s. Phillipe: 808-573-1850 www.coconutprotectors.com
August 22:
Kumu Kehaulani Kekua & Aikane from the Kauai Heritage Center & Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai Topic was Native Hawaiian plants and their cultural uses.July 18: Randy Roe will talking about his website designed to help make a connection between people looking to give and/or trade good fruit & vegetables with others.
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April 9: Mark O. Haroldsen, author of How to Ignite Your Passion For Living. and Suzanne Marinelli, Coordinator for the Hawaii State Legislature’s Public Access Room, will be calling in about free workshops she will be presenting at these locations and times:
4/10 5:30–7 pm Kapaa,
4/11 5:30–7pm Lihue,
4/14 5–6:30pm Kilauea,
4/15 5:30–7pm Koloa,
4/16 5:30–7pm Waimea
For more information, call the Public Access Room on O’ahu toll-free at 274-3141, ext. 7-0478.
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November 14: John Wehrheim, writer, photographer, cinematographer & co-producer of the film "Bhutan: Taking the Middle Path to Happiness"A documentary film featuring the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan and the Government’s effort to bring “Gross National Happiness” to its people. The film will be premiering on Kaua`i on Friday, Nov. 16th at KCC Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Goen Tshering of Bhutan's Royal Academy of Performing Arts will give a musical concert following the film. For more information & tickets visit: website
October 24: Grammy nominee Sue Ann Pinner will be Tracey's guest at 1:15 pm. Her latest cd- "Illumination" has received 5 Grammy nominations, including best album of the year in the Classical Crossover category. Sue Ann performed on Kauai in July with local harpist Carmen Dragon.
September 5:
Acting director of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University in Washington, D.C., Sister Jenna, and Sister Kazemaru Yukawa, teacher of Raja yoga meditation. These two spiritual activists make peace their religion in lectures ranging in scope from the secrets of self-esteem to the soul of love. They will be in dialogue with interested islanders from Hanapepe to Princeville during their four day visit. For more information call Elaine at 821- 8873 www.humangreatness.org
August 29:
Kathy Mattara joins me. www.katika-livefoods.com Kathy is a holistic health consultant and live food educator. The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii has expanded to the Garden Island of Kauai where monthly potlucks include a speaker. Kathy will be the speaker at the next monthly meeting which is happening at noon on Sunday, Sept. 2nd at the Kapaa Neighborhood Center. http://www.vsh.org/Kauai.htm
August 22:
Richard Porto & Laurel Petterson. The directors of "Lapses of Identity" two one act plays by local playwright, Mark Tjarks. Performed one weekend only at KCC Performing Arts Center August 24 & 25 at 7:00 pm and August 26 at 4:00 pm.
Kim Steutermann Rogers & Lois Ann Ell representing www.kauaibackstory.com An online literary journal and blog edited by three local writers, announcing its second annual writing competition. This year’s theme is “Green.” Gina Mears, author & producer of the new musical "Oasis Lounge". She also performs in the play. August 24, 25 & 26. All shows at 7:30 pm..Historic All Saints Theater, Kapaa (the Big Red Barn/Gym).
July 18:
Ellen Wood (mother of local musician Peter Wood) and author of "The Secret Method of Growing Younger www.howtogrowyounger.com
Also, an interview with
Ron Fleet & Jerry Hirata on the 18th about the upcoming Malama Pono fundraiser - Paradise Ride Kauai
www.paradiseridekauai.com
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October 22: Kathy Matara Holistic Health Consultant & Live Food Educator 822-4206
www.katika-livefoods.com
August 27:
Ben Sullivan, Chair of Apollo Kauai Bill Cowern, Recipient of a Kauai Green Business Initiative award in the Energy category.
Hawaiian Mahogany Company, Inc.
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