Sake-tasting event is Sept. 9
Advertiser Staff
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The Joy of Sake, the largest sake-tasting event outside of Japan, makes its way to Honolulu on Sept. 9 as part of a three-city tour.
More than 200 of the finest sakes in the world will be available to guests. They will be paired with appetizers from a dozen of the state's leading restaurants.
The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hawai'i Convention Center. The tour will travel to San Francisco and New York City later this month. In all, 3,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the three events.
Tickets are $65. A portion of the proceeds will support the nonprofit Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, but only if they are purchased through the JCCH Sake Hotline at (808) 945-7633, ext. 45.
Tickets also are available at Fujioka's Wine and Spirits, at Marukai Wholesale Market and at www.joyofsake.com.
WAIKIKI
SURGEON GENERAL TO ADDRESS FORUM
Dr. Richard Carmona, U.S. surgeon general, will address national and local leaders in public health, healthcare and government on Sept. 9 and 10 at a two-day forum at the Sheraton Waikiki.
"Health Care in Hawai'i: The price of progress," is being held by the state Department of Health to discuss issues facing the Hawai'i healthcare system and ways to improve it. For a detailed agenda, and to register, see www.hawaii.gov/health.
WINDWARD
CIVIC CLUB PLANS RUMMAGE SALE
The Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, established in 1937, is expanding its outreach efforts to educate and inform the community about the heritage and traditions of Kane'ohe and He'eia areas.
To help fulfill that goal, the club will sponsor a rummage fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at He'eia Elementary School on Ha'iku Road in Kane'ohe.
The club is partnering with the Ko'olau Foundation to create a cultural awareness program for the Kane'ohe Bay region that will include tours and educational events, said Leialoha "Rocky" Kaluhiwa, event coordinator.
Membership in the club is open to Hawaiians and those who are Hawaiian at heart. For more information call Mahealani Cypher at 247-3685 or write to malamapono@aol.com.
MAUI
KANAHA CAMP DUE FOR CLEANING
KAHULUI — The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation will close its Kanaha campsite near Kahului Airport from Tuesday through Sept. 22 to allow for a major cleanup of the site and restoration of damaged facilities.
"With summer drawing to a close and kids back in school, this seemed like an ideal time to clean up the campsite," said recreation official Jason Lopez. "There are several areas within the campsite that are smelly and unsanitary, and we need time to really give the campsite a thorough going over."
WOMEN WILL REGISTER CONCERNS
WAILUKU — The Maui County Committee on the Status of Women is sponsoring "Women Speak Up!" — a free open-microphone event to be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 28.
The event, part of Women's Health Month, will provide women an opportunity to register their concerns, participate in a survey on women's issues and get a free copy of the 2005 Women's Resource Guide. Refreshments will be served. For more information, reach Jan Roberson at (808) 298-8254.
KAUA'I
HANALEI MAN, 53, DIES IN ACCIDENT
HANALEI — A 53-year-old Hanalei man was killed late Wednesday when his sport utility vehicle hit the Waipa Bridge outside Hanalei. David Clinton Sturkie was alone in the car, which police said may have been speeding. He died at the scene.
