An article in the StarAdvertiser.com March 17 reported that the lease rent negotiations between farmers and landowner Kamehameha Schools in East Oahu’s Kamilo Nui Valley are still in the talking stage and have not gone into arbitration. The leases came up for renegotiation July, 2010.
"Kamilo Nui Valley farmers were initially offered a proposal that would increase their lease from $200 an acre per year to about $5,000 an acre per year, according to the tenants and landlord. Farmer Glenn Nii, representing his family including his father and mother, said a different proposal by Kamehameha Schools is on the table." He said 10 farmers have joined as a group to negotiate, and half of the families have members in their 80s and 90s.
According to the article, Nii said that "Besides lease rents, farmers face other costs, including insurance and labor. He doesn’t think the 25-fold increase for farmers is reasonable, even though residential rents are considerably higher. 'If a quart of milk costs $1 about 40 years ago, does it cost $25 today?' he said."
The older farmers have been leasing land from KSBE for 60 years, and just want to live out their lives on their land. Nii and others feel the estate should consider the sustainability of agriculture and its value to the community. Many residents in Hawaii Kai support them, hoping to stop future large-scale development in the scenic Kamilo Nui valley.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
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Showing posts with label Hawaii Kai events. Show all posts
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Clean Up of Maunalua Bay Successful
According to the StarAdvertiser.com, "Work is expected to continue for about two more months. The project was completed under budget and created 75 jobs. Another 3,000 community members and hundreds of students from 12 schools donated their time."
The Maunalua Bay reef restoration project partners also include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and natural resources management company Pono Pacific Land.
(Photo courtesy of HawaiiforVisitors.com)
Barbara Abe, Realtor
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
808-226-2537
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www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Friday, November 19, 2010
Update on Lease Negotiations for Kamilonui Farmers of Hawaii Kai
After a demonstration on Kalanianaole Highway and several articles and blogs locally, regarding the price increase proposed for the leases of the farmers in the upper Kamilonui Valley of Hawaii Kai, the Kamehameha Schools, formerly known as Bishop Estate, has agreed to turn the issue over to arbitration. Arbitration allows Kamehameha Schools and the farmers' group to each pick one appraiser, and the two appraisers mutually agree on a third. The process could take 3-4 months.
The charitable trust broke off negotiations with the 10 farmers, and said it will settle the issue of resetting rents for the last 15 years of the farmers' leases on their 87 acres by arbitration. The Trust also stated it is committed to keeping the land in agriculture for the next 15 years. One would have to wonder if that means development after that time, since even now the farmers cannot pay to keep the land in its present use.
Many of the farmers are in their 80s and have farmed the land for 40 years or more. They were relocated to the Kamilonui Valley when Henry Kaiser developed Hawaii Kai. While rents haven't changed since they were established in the early 1970's, the farmers cannot necessarily pay more just because it is time to renegotiate. The parcels run from 3 to 10 acres, and the farmers now pay an average of $185/acre/year. The Trust wants to raise that to $5,200 = 28-fold increase.
The Trust feels the farmers should have planned ahead for the adjustment to current market lease rates. The farmers say they are willing to pay more but not beyond what they reasonably make from farming. The small group commissioned a study from an agricultural economist, who negotiated successfully for about 200 Kona Coffee farmers on the Big Island, to assess what they could reasonably pay based on what they produce. It found a reasonable rent would be about $1,000/year/acre, about 5 times more than current lease rent, but nowhere near the price the Trust set. Kamehameha Schools rejected the report, and moved to arbitration.
Two tenants who opted not to be part of the small group have renewed their leases, according to the Trust. It also said it has negotiated similar rents with several farmers who lease land not far from Kamilo Nui Valley behind Kaiser High School.
The farmers fear that such a big rent hike will put them out of business. "What else are we going to do? That's all we know, farming," said farmer Richard Higa. Added Judy Nii, of R & S Nursery, "I don't think they realize how difficult farming is, and how small our profit margin is. Basically they're asking us to work and give them whatever we make."
If you want to help the farmers' efforts, contact Rep. Gene Ward (R-Hawaii Kai – Kalama Valley). He has said that he is keenly interested in keeping the Kamilonui Valley farmers on their agriculture lots, and that the Trust has not negotiated in good faith. He is calling upon the community to support the farmers.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
http://www.barbaraabe.gmragent.com/
The charitable trust broke off negotiations with the 10 farmers, and said it will settle the issue of resetting rents for the last 15 years of the farmers' leases on their 87 acres by arbitration. The Trust also stated it is committed to keeping the land in agriculture for the next 15 years. One would have to wonder if that means development after that time, since even now the farmers cannot pay to keep the land in its present use.
Many of the farmers are in their 80s and have farmed the land for 40 years or more. They were relocated to the Kamilonui Valley when Henry Kaiser developed Hawaii Kai. While rents haven't changed since they were established in the early 1970's, the farmers cannot necessarily pay more just because it is time to renegotiate. The parcels run from 3 to 10 acres, and the farmers now pay an average of $185/acre/year. The Trust wants to raise that to $5,200 = 28-fold increase.
The Trust feels the farmers should have planned ahead for the adjustment to current market lease rates. The farmers say they are willing to pay more but not beyond what they reasonably make from farming. The small group commissioned a study from an agricultural economist, who negotiated successfully for about 200 Kona Coffee farmers on the Big Island, to assess what they could reasonably pay based on what they produce. It found a reasonable rent would be about $1,000/year/acre, about 5 times more than current lease rent, but nowhere near the price the Trust set. Kamehameha Schools rejected the report, and moved to arbitration.
Two tenants who opted not to be part of the small group have renewed their leases, according to the Trust. It also said it has negotiated similar rents with several farmers who lease land not far from Kamilo Nui Valley behind Kaiser High School.
The farmers fear that such a big rent hike will put them out of business. "What else are we going to do? That's all we know, farming," said farmer Richard Higa. Added Judy Nii, of R & S Nursery, "I don't think they realize how difficult farming is, and how small our profit margin is. Basically they're asking us to work and give them whatever we make."
If you want to help the farmers' efforts, contact Rep. Gene Ward (R-Hawaii Kai – Kalama Valley). He has said that he is keenly interested in keeping the Kamilonui Valley farmers on their agriculture lots, and that the Trust has not negotiated in good faith. He is calling upon the community to support the farmers.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
http://www.barbaraabe.gmragent.com/
Friday, August 13, 2010
Hawaii Kai Forum for Mayor and City Council Candidates
Aug. 31, at the regular meeting of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, Hahaione Elementary School, Mayoral and City Council District 4 Candidates will participate in a forum for the public. The Board will hold its meeting from 7 - 7:30 PM, and then open the forum until 8:30 PM. The public is invited to arrive at 6:30 to meet and talk with the candidates before the forum.
All 8 candidates for mayor and 7 for City Council have been invited. The election for both is Sept. 18.
Beth-Ann Kozlovich, host and producer of Hawaii Public Radio’s “Town Square,” will serve as moderator.
The Board is asking the public to submit questions for the candidates in advance. Questions may be sent to yacuk@aol.com by August 27.
The Board will hold another candidates forum at its September 28 meeting. That forum will include state legislative candidates in Senate Districts 8 and 25 and House District 18, and Board of Education candidates in all Oahu races.
This is an important election, so do try to attend.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
All 8 candidates for mayor and 7 for City Council have been invited. The election for both is Sept. 18.
Beth-Ann Kozlovich, host and producer of Hawaii Public Radio’s “Town Square,” will serve as moderator.
The Board is asking the public to submit questions for the candidates in advance. Questions may be sent to yacuk@aol.com by August 27.
The Board will hold another candidates forum at its September 28 meeting. That forum will include state legislative candidates in Senate Districts 8 and 25 and House District 18, and Board of Education candidates in all Oahu races.
This is an important election, so do try to attend.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Kamilo Nui Farmers in Hawaii Kai Face Steep Lease Increase
We've been wondering for a couple of years how the lease negotiations for the 13 farmers in upper Kamilo Nui Valley would resolve. Now we know.
Kamehameha Schools recently notified its farm tenants that it is seeking a roughly 25-fold increase in rent. The trust, Hawaii's largest private landowner, believes the offer is fair because the farmers have been paying rent set in the early 1970s. The farm leases call for rent to be reset now for the 15 years remaining on the leases. Kamehameha Schools spokesman Kekoa Paulsen said the trust wants farming to continue on the land, but also wants to receive fair market rent based on agricultural use. "We feel we're presenting fair values for the time and the area," he said. "They've been paying 1970s rents for 40 years."
While the farmers have been paying a rent set many years ago, that doesn't mean they can now afford such a large increase to keep their land. Many of the farmers, some of whom are in their 80s, say they cannot handle such a drastic hike, especially at their age and with the economy the way it is. They now face a rent increase from around $200 an acre per year to around $5,000 an acre per year, according to tenant and landlord representatives. The old rental rate expired July 1, so the revised rate will be retroactive.
Not only will the new lease price change the lives of many of the farmers, but if they leave or retire, this will no doubt influence the future use of the last undeveloped valley in Hawaii Kai. 40 years ago, the farmers were moved to Kamilo Nui Valley from other locations in Hawaii Kai, and they formed a coop to pay for the infrastructure of roads and water.
As reported in the StarAdvertiser, "Paulsen said the proposed rent is based on appraisals for farmland in the broader area. He added that similar lease rent increases were proposed for seven farms about a mile away behind Kaiser High School and that five tenants agreed on new lease rents within the last 18 months. Two of the 13 Kamilo Nui Valley farmers have agreed to new lease rents since the trust made its opening offer in a June 9 letter, Paulsen said.
'This is not a take-it-or-leave-it proposition,' he added. 'This is the beginning of the (rent negotiation) process.'
"Other new terms being proposed by Kamehameha Schools include allowing farmers to sublease parts of their farm, which would help older farmers generate more income, and receiving half of any proceeds if farmers sell their leasehold interest in the property. The trust, however, is not offering to extend the term of the lease beyond 15 years or sell the land to its tenants.
"Paulsen said Kamehameha Schools is not trying to push farmers off the land before their lease ends. 'We want farmers to be there,' he said. 'We want farming to continue on that land.' Beyond 15 years, Paulsen said it is uncertain what the trust would see fit to do with the property."
Read more at the StarAdvertiser.com.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Kamehameha Schools recently notified its farm tenants that it is seeking a roughly 25-fold increase in rent. The trust, Hawaii's largest private landowner, believes the offer is fair because the farmers have been paying rent set in the early 1970s. The farm leases call for rent to be reset now for the 15 years remaining on the leases. Kamehameha Schools spokesman Kekoa Paulsen said the trust wants farming to continue on the land, but also wants to receive fair market rent based on agricultural use. "We feel we're presenting fair values for the time and the area," he said. "They've been paying 1970s rents for 40 years."
While the farmers have been paying a rent set many years ago, that doesn't mean they can now afford such a large increase to keep their land. Many of the farmers, some of whom are in their 80s, say they cannot handle such a drastic hike, especially at their age and with the economy the way it is. They now face a rent increase from around $200 an acre per year to around $5,000 an acre per year, according to tenant and landlord representatives. The old rental rate expired July 1, so the revised rate will be retroactive.
Not only will the new lease price change the lives of many of the farmers, but if they leave or retire, this will no doubt influence the future use of the last undeveloped valley in Hawaii Kai. 40 years ago, the farmers were moved to Kamilo Nui Valley from other locations in Hawaii Kai, and they formed a coop to pay for the infrastructure of roads and water.
As reported in the StarAdvertiser, "Paulsen said the proposed rent is based on appraisals for farmland in the broader area. He added that similar lease rent increases were proposed for seven farms about a mile away behind Kaiser High School and that five tenants agreed on new lease rents within the last 18 months. Two of the 13 Kamilo Nui Valley farmers have agreed to new lease rents since the trust made its opening offer in a June 9 letter, Paulsen said.
'This is not a take-it-or-leave-it proposition,' he added. 'This is the beginning of the (rent negotiation) process.'
"Other new terms being proposed by Kamehameha Schools include allowing farmers to sublease parts of their farm, which would help older farmers generate more income, and receiving half of any proceeds if farmers sell their leasehold interest in the property. The trust, however, is not offering to extend the term of the lease beyond 15 years or sell the land to its tenants.
"Paulsen said Kamehameha Schools is not trying to push farmers off the land before their lease ends. 'We want farmers to be there,' he said. 'We want farming to continue on that land.' Beyond 15 years, Paulsen said it is uncertain what the trust would see fit to do with the property."
Read more at the StarAdvertiser.com.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wine Tasting Coming to Roy's Hawaii Kai Aug. 11
On Wednesday, August 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m, Roy's Restaurant presents an evening with seventeen leading wineries from across the country at the flagship Roy's Hawaii Kai.
Held last year for the first time, and a great success, Roy's has decided to make the event an annual affair. The wine tasting, which is normally only open to industry professionals, will feature more than 90 labels. This is a rare opportunity for wine enthusiasts to experience some really great American labels.
Chefs from Roy's will create pupus. As reported by Honolulu Magazine, suggested menu selections include Frying Dragon Ahi Tartare, Hiramasa Poisson Cru, Grilled Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs, Kulana Beef, Shiso Pesto Scallops, Balsamic Marinated Lamb Tenderloin, Yuzu Pesto Shrimp Scampi Forks, Lup Cheong Dynamite Stuffed Oysters, Truffle Hamakua Mushroom Risotto Cakes, Duck & Foie Gras Sliders, Wild Boar Sausage, Crispy Chicken Potstickers, Lobster & Waimanalo Corn Pudding, Hot Iron Seared Misoyaki Butterfish and Cheese & Paté.
Participating wineries include:
Plumpjack Winery (Napa Valley)
Cade Winery (Napa Valley)
Domaine Serene (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Duckhorn Wine Co.
Duckhorn Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Paraduxx (Napa Valley)
Goldeneye (Anderson Valley)
Miner Family Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Handley Cellars (Anderson Valley)
Selby Winery (Sonoma County)
Robert Biale Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Jeriko Estate & San Greal Winery (Mendocino County)
Bonny Doon Vineyard (“Earth”)
Paradigm (Napa Valley)
Truchard Vineyards (Carneros/Napa Valley)
MacRostie Winery & Vineyards (Sonoma County)
John Anthony (Napa Valley))
JaM Cellars (Napa Valley)
Landmark Vineyards (Sonoma Valley)
Rombauer
Vino del Sol
Price per person is $65, including tax and gratuity. The evening promises to be a memorable event for wine connisseurs and casual tasters alike. Call Roy’s Hawaii Kai at 808-396-7697 or e-mail honolulu@roysrestaurant.com for reservations.
As readers of this blog know, Roy's started in Hawaii Kai, and is one of our best-known restaurants. We have others though - plan on spending some evenings trying our eateries and looking at real estate while you are enjoying our Hawaii Kai lifestyle.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Held last year for the first time, and a great success, Roy's has decided to make the event an annual affair. The wine tasting, which is normally only open to industry professionals, will feature more than 90 labels. This is a rare opportunity for wine enthusiasts to experience some really great American labels.
Chefs from Roy's will create pupus. As reported by Honolulu Magazine, suggested menu selections include Frying Dragon Ahi Tartare, Hiramasa Poisson Cru, Grilled Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs, Kulana Beef, Shiso Pesto Scallops, Balsamic Marinated Lamb Tenderloin, Yuzu Pesto Shrimp Scampi Forks, Lup Cheong Dynamite Stuffed Oysters, Truffle Hamakua Mushroom Risotto Cakes, Duck & Foie Gras Sliders, Wild Boar Sausage, Crispy Chicken Potstickers, Lobster & Waimanalo Corn Pudding, Hot Iron Seared Misoyaki Butterfish and Cheese & Paté.
Participating wineries include:
Plumpjack Winery (Napa Valley)
Cade Winery (Napa Valley)
Domaine Serene (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
Duckhorn Wine Co.
Duckhorn Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Paraduxx (Napa Valley)
Goldeneye (Anderson Valley)
Miner Family Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Handley Cellars (Anderson Valley)
Selby Winery (Sonoma County)
Robert Biale Vineyards (Napa Valley)
Jeriko Estate & San Greal Winery (Mendocino County)
Bonny Doon Vineyard (“Earth”)
Paradigm (Napa Valley)
Truchard Vineyards (Carneros/Napa Valley)
MacRostie Winery & Vineyards (Sonoma County)
John Anthony (Napa Valley))
JaM Cellars (Napa Valley)
Landmark Vineyards (Sonoma Valley)
Rombauer
Vino del Sol
Price per person is $65, including tax and gratuity. The evening promises to be a memorable event for wine connisseurs and casual tasters alike. Call Roy’s Hawaii Kai at 808-396-7697 or e-mail honolulu@roysrestaurant.com for reservations.
As readers of this blog know, Roy's started in Hawaii Kai, and is one of our best-known restaurants. We have others though - plan on spending some evenings trying our eateries and looking at real estate while you are enjoying our Hawaii Kai lifestyle.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Help Literacy in Hawaii Kai
An Oahu literacy group is conducting a get-out-the-vote campaign in hopes that Hawaii can once again win a national contest and get thousands of free books for needy children.
First Book Oahu is directing people to the First Book-Cheerios Trivia Challenge at http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/jonscieszka/index.php. For each correct answer, the participant gets one "vote" for the state of his or her choice. The five states with the most votes will get 20,000 books to distribute in their state. (Hint - make the web site a favorite on your desktop and click it every day.)
Local residents and supporters made Hawaii the national winner of 50,000 new books for needy children last year.
This year, First Book and Cheerios have teamed up with best-selling children's author Jon Scieszka to distribute 100,000 new books to kids in need across the country.
Scieszka is also the founder of Guys Read, a nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating boys to read by connecting them with materials they will want to read, in ways they like to read, according to the First Book website.
The books will be distributed through community-based programs serving children in need. To be eligible, at least 80% of the children the programs serve must be from low-income families, and the programs must sign up with First Book at its online registration page, http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register.
The contest runs through Aug. 31, 2010. Urge families and children you know to take the Trivia Challenge so Hawaii can again be the national winner.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
(resource - StarAdvertiser)
First Book Oahu is directing people to the First Book-Cheerios Trivia Challenge at http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/jonscieszka/index.php. For each correct answer, the participant gets one "vote" for the state of his or her choice. The five states with the most votes will get 20,000 books to distribute in their state. (Hint - make the web site a favorite on your desktop and click it every day.)
Local residents and supporters made Hawaii the national winner of 50,000 new books for needy children last year.
This year, First Book and Cheerios have teamed up with best-selling children's author Jon Scieszka to distribute 100,000 new books to kids in need across the country.
Scieszka is also the founder of Guys Read, a nonprofit organization dedicated to motivating boys to read by connecting them with materials they will want to read, in ways they like to read, according to the First Book website.
The books will be distributed through community-based programs serving children in need. To be eligible, at least 80% of the children the programs serve must be from low-income families, and the programs must sign up with First Book at its online registration page, http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register.
The contest runs through Aug. 31, 2010. Urge families and children you know to take the Trivia Challenge so Hawaii can again be the national winner.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/abeb
(resource - StarAdvertiser)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Hawaii Kai is Finish Line for Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Champtionships
This Sunday, July 25, will be the 2010 Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard competition, felt by most in the sport to be the World Champioship of Paddleboard Racing. The event has become the single most iconic event in the paddling community.
Both Stand Up Paddling and Paddleboarding champions from around the world will compete to test their athletic ability against the 32-mile crossing of the Ka'iwi Channel. At its deepest point, the channel is over 2300 feet deep and creates a funnel effect that shoots billions of gallons of seawater between the islands each hour. This venturi effect, combined with trade winds blowing roughly in the same direction, creates seas that can range anywhere from 8 feet to 15 feet on a average day, and upwards of 20 feet on an extreme day.
Because of the danger the Ka'iwi presents, each athlete is required to have an escort boat and support crew to accompany them across the channel. The first stand up paddleboard and prone paddleboard athletes across the channel will be crowned a World Champion, and the finish line is the Hawaii Kai beach park in Maunalua Bay.
Both Stand Up Paddling and Paddleboarding champions from around the world will compete to test their athletic ability against the 32-mile crossing of the Ka'iwi Channel. At its deepest point, the channel is over 2300 feet deep and creates a funnel effect that shoots billions of gallons of seawater between the islands each hour. This venturi effect, combined with trade winds blowing roughly in the same direction, creates seas that can range anywhere from 8 feet to 15 feet on a average day, and upwards of 20 feet on an extreme day.
Because of the danger the Ka'iwi presents, each athlete is required to have an escort boat and support crew to accompany them across the channel. The first stand up paddleboard and prone paddleboard athletes across the channel will be crowned a World Champion, and the finish line is the Hawaii Kai beach park in Maunalua Bay.
The course begins at the north shore of Molokai and ends on the south shore of Oahu. It is the ultimate test of endurance – no engines or sails, just a paddler and the propulsion power of his/her arms. Top paddlers can ride swells for 100s of yards, and must navigate across open ocean at the same time. The record crossing time is 4:45:03, set by Jamie Mitchell in 2004.
Visit Molokai2Oahu.com for videos and photos of this exciting race. (Photo above courtesy of this web site.)
This is an exciting event. The Hawaii Kai community always supports the racers and residents are there in large numbers to cheer the finishers. If you live on Oahu, come out and join us. If you don't - but would like to live in Hawaii Kai - call or email me and let's discuss how you can be part of our Hawaii Kai lifestyle.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
http://activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Visit Molokai2Oahu.com for videos and photos of this exciting race. (Photo above courtesy of this web site.)
This is an exciting event. The Hawaii Kai community always supports the racers and residents are there in large numbers to cheer the finishers. If you live on Oahu, come out and join us. If you don't - but would like to live in Hawaii Kai - call or email me and let's discuss how you can be part of our Hawaii Kai lifestyle.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
http://activerain.com/blogs/abeb
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Jake Shimabukuro Performing for Hawaii Kai Fireworks Show
Jake Shimabukuro will be performing tomorrow, July 4, at Maunalua Bay, in the Fireworks Show. According to Show and Tell Hawaii, he is also offering a free download of his beautiful tribute piece to the 442nd Infantry Division’s 100th Battalion, "Go for Broke," at his website, jakeshimabukuro.com.
He composed the tune, reaching back to his small-kid-time memory of the 442nd’s Club 100 hall near his grade school, Ala Wai Elementary, to honor the most highly-decorated U.S. unit in military history.The tune will be part of Shimabukuro’s unnamed new CD, due in August.
“Go For Broke” is the trademark motto and battle cry by the Island soldiers to give it all they had to risk everything, including their lives, to honor their country amid the challenges of the wartime battlefront. The slogan was popular during post-war Hawaii, particularly to boost morale and fighting power.
The Maunalua Bay Fireworks display in Hawaii Kai has become a tradition. Be sure and enjoy it from the Bay or good vantage point in the hills.
Come join our Hawaii Kai lifestyle and use this opportunity of low rates and low prices to invest in Hawaii Kai.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
He composed the tune, reaching back to his small-kid-time memory of the 442nd’s Club 100 hall near his grade school, Ala Wai Elementary, to honor the most highly-decorated U.S. unit in military history.The tune will be part of Shimabukuro’s unnamed new CD, due in August.
“Go For Broke” is the trademark motto and battle cry by the Island soldiers to give it all they had to risk everything, including their lives, to honor their country amid the challenges of the wartime battlefront. The slogan was popular during post-war Hawaii, particularly to boost morale and fighting power.
The Maunalua Bay Fireworks display in Hawaii Kai has become a tradition. Be sure and enjoy it from the Bay or good vantage point in the hills.
Come join our Hawaii Kai lifestyle and use this opportunity of low rates and low prices to invest in Hawaii Kai.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Hawaii Kai Towne Center Events
Makana performed for the first Summer at Hawaii Kai Towne Center Sunset Concerts, June 19. His band includes Lono Kaumeheiwa (bass and nose flute); Richard Marquez (percussion); Florence I. Koanui (Aunty Flo) hula; and Small Boy (Lono's grandson- percussion).Here's a description of Makana from the Last.fm site: "A protégé of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar legends, including Bobby Moderow & the late master Uncle Sonny Chillingworth, Makana has dedicated his life to perpetuating as well as evolving the traditional Hawaiian art form of Slack Key or 'Ki Ho’alu.' From this tradition Makana has evolved his own dynamic, high-octane style, coined 'Slack Rock': slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga."
These free concerts at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center continue August 28, 5:30 PM, with John Cruz as lead artist. Na Hoku Hanohano and Grammy Award winner, John has attracted stellar fans over the years, distinguishing himself as one of the most talented artists that has ever come from Hawaii.
Other scheduled events at the Center include the East End Hot Rod Car Show, July 24, and hosting the Blood Bank of Hawaii the 1st Sunday of each month, 7:30-1:30. There will be a drive tomorrow, July 4, and again August 1.
Anchor stores for the Hawaii Kai Towne Center are Costco and Ross Dress for Less. There are more than 20 specialty stores, services, and restaurants available. The Center generously offers these free events for the public, so mark your calendar.
If you aren't in Hawaii Kai to enjoy our lifestyle, call or email me to discuss how you can become a part of the Hawaii Kai community.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Anchor stores for the Hawaii Kai Towne Center are Costco and Ross Dress for Less. There are more than 20 specialty stores, services, and restaurants available. The Center generously offers these free events for the public, so mark your calendar.
If you aren't in Hawaii Kai to enjoy our lifestyle, call or email me to discuss how you can become a part of the Hawaii Kai community.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Friday, May 28, 2010
Hawaii Kai Recycling Event
I wanted to give publicity to the Aloha Aina recycling event June 12, Saturday, 8 AM - 2 PM, because it is a good cause for the Hawaii Kai community. The drop off will be the Hui Nalu halau, which is located next to the Hawaii Kai boat ramp off of Kalanianaole Highway. Items brought for recycling will be redeemed by Hui Nalu Canoe Club and proceeds will go toward helping the club.
As reported in the reader-submitted content in the Honolulu Advertiser, you can recycle many items, including but not limited to:
*beverage containers
· cellular phones
· printer cartridges
· scrap metal
· bicycles
· appliances
· newspaper
· plastic bags
· hangers
· used eye glasses
· hearing aids
· telephone books
· magazines
· computers (limit one per car)
· usable clothing/household items
· cooking oil
· unwanted cars
For cars that aren't running, call 306-1876 for free towing.
Note: Certain items will not be accepted including:
· tires
· recreational vehicles (RVs)
· hazardous fluids
· microwave ovens
· motor oil
"Aloha Aina is a great opportunity to clean out your garage, your closets, your attic and to rid your business of old equipment that's been collecting dust," said Cathy Ho, a coach at Hui Nalu who is helping organize the event. "It's also a responsible way to dispose of these items while helping out a great cause."
To learn more about the Hui Nalu Canoe Club, founded in 1908 by Duke Kahanamoku, Knute Cottrell and Ken Winter, visit their web site. And let's support their recycling efforts in Hawaii Kai to keep our paradise on Oahu beautiful and clean.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
As reported in the reader-submitted content in the Honolulu Advertiser, you can recycle many items, including but not limited to:
*beverage containers
· cellular phones
· printer cartridges
· scrap metal
· bicycles
· appliances
· newspaper
· plastic bags
· hangers
· used eye glasses
· hearing aids
· telephone books
· magazines
· computers (limit one per car)
· usable clothing/household items
· cooking oil
· unwanted cars
For cars that aren't running, call 306-1876 for free towing.
Note: Certain items will not be accepted including:
· tires
· recreational vehicles (RVs)
· hazardous fluids
· microwave ovens
· motor oil
"Aloha Aina is a great opportunity to clean out your garage, your closets, your attic and to rid your business of old equipment that's been collecting dust," said Cathy Ho, a coach at Hui Nalu who is helping organize the event. "It's also a responsible way to dispose of these items while helping out a great cause."
To learn more about the Hui Nalu Canoe Club, founded in 1908 by Duke Kahanamoku, Knute Cottrell and Ken Winter, visit their web site. And let's support their recycling efforts in Hawaii Kai to keep our paradise on Oahu beautiful and clean.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Plan Now for Hawaii Kai July 4th Celebration
The third annual Independence Day at Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai will be here before we know it, and volunteers are busy raising money for the event from local businesses.
Panda Express Hawaii Kai Towne Center is donating 20% of sales to the Independence Day at Maunalua Bay Foundation during one week in April, May and June. The promotion is good April 4-10, May 2-8 and June 6-12.
76 gas station in Koko Marina is donating a percentage of all gas sales in the month of April to IDMBF. Last year, this promotion netted more than $3,000 for the fireworks celebration.
Koko Marina Center is sponsoring a chili cook-off April 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Center Courtyard. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit IDMBF. More information is available from kokomarina.com.
For the second year, Outback Steakhouse Hawaii Kai is sponsoring a fund-raising dinner for IDMBF. Tickets are now available for $15, redeemable any time during May. The cost covers a sit-down meal with choice of three pre-fixe entrees, a side and salad.
For information on any of these, call Melanie Long, IDMBF president, 375-9223, or Laura Buck, 2010 event chair, 256-3553. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks from logistics to hospitality. Interested persons may call Mike Nitta, 551-8516.
Independence Day at Maunalua Bay is an all-volunteer effort celebrating freedom, family and friends. The event takes place from 2 to 9 p.m. in Maunalua Bay Beach Park with the spectacular fireworks show at 8 p.m.
Plan to attend this community event which is so well supported by Hawaii Kai residents. There will be free entertainment, games, food vendors, and information booths.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Panda Express Hawaii Kai Towne Center is donating 20% of sales to the Independence Day at Maunalua Bay Foundation during one week in April, May and June. The promotion is good April 4-10, May 2-8 and June 6-12.
76 gas station in Koko Marina is donating a percentage of all gas sales in the month of April to IDMBF. Last year, this promotion netted more than $3,000 for the fireworks celebration.
Koko Marina Center is sponsoring a chili cook-off April 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Center Courtyard. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit IDMBF. More information is available from kokomarina.com.
For the second year, Outback Steakhouse Hawaii Kai is sponsoring a fund-raising dinner for IDMBF. Tickets are now available for $15, redeemable any time during May. The cost covers a sit-down meal with choice of three pre-fixe entrees, a side and salad.
For information on any of these, call Melanie Long, IDMBF president, 375-9223, or Laura Buck, 2010 event chair, 256-3553. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks from logistics to hospitality. Interested persons may call Mike Nitta, 551-8516.
Independence Day at Maunalua Bay is an all-volunteer effort celebrating freedom, family and friends. The event takes place from 2 to 9 p.m. in Maunalua Bay Beach Park with the spectacular fireworks show at 8 p.m.
Plan to attend this community event which is so well supported by Hawaii Kai residents. There will be free entertainment, games, food vendors, and information booths.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Chinese New Year in Hawaii Kai
Feb. 14 is Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger, a year of adventure. As those of you who live in Hawaii know, the celebration is energetic and lots of fun for all of us. We have a special buffet at East Oahu Realty where everyone brings Chinese dishes and we eat all day from the different foods.
As part of the celebration, flowers and plants decorate our homes, each of which brings its own symbolism and luck for the new year. Here are a few ideas.
As part of the celebration, flowers and plants decorate our homes, each of which brings its own symbolism and luck for the new year. Here are a few ideas.
- Live Blooming Plants: a symbol of regeneration and new growth. A plant that blooms on New Year's Day foretells a year of prosperity and is supposed to bring luck.
- Flowers: represent wealth and high positions in one's profession
- Azaleas: symbolizes harmony and smoothness of flow in life
- Chrsanthemum: symbolizes perfection, optimism, and joy
- Jade Plant: symbolizes prosperity, continuous growth, wealth, and fortune
- Oranges and Mandarins: their shape and color symbolize the sun, and connect with the yang principle, which represents the positive element and generative force in nature. Oranges are considered auspicious fruits and important symbols for the New Year.
- Kumquats: bring good fortune and wealth
- Lucky Bamboo: brings happiness, wealth, and longevity, the ingredients of a happy life
- Pine: symbol of nobility, venerability, and often longevity
- Money Tree: brings good luck and great fortune
To all of our friends who celebrate Chinese New Year, wishing you happiness and luck in the Year of the Tiger.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
808-226-2537
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Hawaii Kai Locations Need Volunteers for Whale Census
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking volunteers to help with its annual count of humpback whales. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research, and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i.
Volunteers will count humpback whales around the islands over a four-hour period and record their behavior. This year, the Sanctuary Ocean Count will be conducted at more than 60 different shore sites around O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Big Island.
Counts will be held on the last Saturday of January, February, and March, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For O'ahu, call 397-2651 ext. 253. Online registration for the islands of Hawai'i and O'ahu is available at http://www.sanctuaryoceancount.org/.
Locations in Hawaii Kai include Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail, Halona Blowhole, and Palea Point in Hanauma Bay.
Visit Hawaii Humpback Whale at NOAA to learn more.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
Volunteers will count humpback whales around the islands over a four-hour period and record their behavior. This year, the Sanctuary Ocean Count will be conducted at more than 60 different shore sites around O'ahu, Kaua'i, and the Big Island.
Counts will be held on the last Saturday of January, February, and March, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For O'ahu, call 397-2651 ext. 253. Online registration for the islands of Hawai'i and O'ahu is available at http://www.sanctuaryoceancount.org/.
Locations in Hawaii Kai include Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail, Halona Blowhole, and Palea Point in Hanauma Bay.
Visit Hawaii Humpback Whale at NOAA to learn more.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Lunalilo Home in Hawaii Kai gets a MakeOver
Trustees, administrators, physicians and staff from The Queen's Medical Center spent last Saturday beautifying Lunalilo Home, the state's oldest elder-care facility. In keeping with the medical center's 150th anniversary, 150 volunteers painted interiors and exteriors, and did landscaping duties at the Hawaii Kai property."We do a lot of community service projects, but this was by far the most rewarding," said Queen's volunteer manager Beverly Parker. "I can't wait to see (the residents') faces when they see what we've done. Today was such a joy."
Medical director Dr. Gerard Akaka, who spent his morning stacking mulch and transporting it by wheelbarrow to landscapers, said he appreciated the chance to get his hands dirty.
"It was hard labor but it was very gratifying," he said. "Personally, I really enjoyed being able to give back to our kupuna and to support what this home stands for."
Organizers noted that it was King Lunalilo's bequeathal of lands (including the property on which the International Market Place now stands) to Queen Emma that enabled the queen to found and maintain The Queen's Medical Center.
Located at 501 Kekauluohi Street, King Lunalilo Home was established in 1883 as an adult residential care home facility by the will of King William Charles Lunalilo for native Hawaiian elderly. It was renovated in 2001 to house 42 residents. In 2004, Lunalilo Home expanded its services to include adult day care, temporary respite care and dietary services to senior citizens of all ethnic backgrounds. The King Lunalilo Adult Day Care Center is licensed for 44 participants.
In the spirit of Hawaii Kai Aloha, Lunalilo Home belongs to all residents. We are lucky to have an elder care facility so close.
If you have questions about other elder services available in Hawaii Kai or on Oahu, contact me for information on our lifestyle and resources.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
(resource: Honolulu Advertiser)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Spend a Day Down on the Farm - Update on Kamilo Nui Valley
A "Day on the Farm" sponsored by the Kamilo Nui Farmers Cooperative and supported by Representative Gene Ward and staff, is an effort to educate Hawaii Kai residents on the beauty and value of this agricultural land.
Livable Hawaii Kai Hui was originally formed over 5 years ago to help protect the valley from development, maintain the open-space, promote the valley's agriculture component and natural watershed qualities. They will participate in the festivities along with Aloha 'Aina 'O Kamilo Nui. They hope to introduce the mission and visions of the non-profits and enlist more volunteers and sponsors for their work.
The event will be headquartered at R&S Nii Nursery (Richard & Judy Nii) October 10, this Saturday, from 10 AM - 2 PM, starting with a blessing, then fun, games, drawings, and a "Teach In" about the history and importance of keeping our farmers in Hawaii Kai, and the dangers of overdevelopment. A children's' bouncing house and food vendors will also be onsite. Additional community organizations participating include: Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, Malama Maunalua, Manalua.net, Kaiser High School Interact Group Rotary, Maunalua Fishpond & Heritage Center, and 'Aina in the Schools. Governor Linda Lingle will join the festivities from 11:45pm to 12:15pm.
The farmers of Kamilonui Valley are just a few months away from lease renegotiations with Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate, and many fear steep rent increases will shut down their operations and make staying in Kamilonui Valley unaffordable. Judy Nii, owner of R&S Nii Farms said, "We hope the more people understand our farms and what we mean for the community, the more they will support us."
Rep. Ward adds, "Hawaii Kai is already over-developed, and to lose our farmers in Kamilonui Valley is a clear and present danger to all of us who live in this community."
At least drive up to the Valley this Saturday and take a look this beautiful resource, at what is endangered - not just land but a lifestyle for many. Contact Rep. Ward or your representative on our Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board for more information.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
http://www.movetohawaiikai.com/
http://www.barbarashawaii.com/
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Hawaii Kai Library will Benefit from First Book Prize
We were thrilled to find out Hawaii won the First Book prize, and will receive 50,000 new books for children in need! We won through all the votes cast online by readers like yourselves. North Carolina was 2nd, and Kentucky 3rd.Because of the state budget shortfall, many state services have been scaled back, libraries included. But folks around the state are working together to help keep the libraries open and find other funding sources.
The Friends of the Hawai'i Kai Library will hold its biannual book sale Oct. 10 and 11.
The event at the library will feature used books, CDs and DVDs, with most items under $2. Proceeds will help fund library programs and purchase equipment.
The Hawaii Kai library is at 249 Lunalilo Home Road. For more information, call 808-397-5833.
The event at the library will feature used books, CDs and DVDs, with most items under $2. Proceeds will help fund library programs and purchase equipment.
The Hawaii Kai library is at 249 Lunalilo Home Road. For more information, call 808-397-5833.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Hawaii Kai Animal Sanctuary needs your help
In a subject near and dear to my heart, and many other residents of Hawaii Kai I've met during my real estate years, our pets need your help.
There's a fundraiser to be held this Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 AM - 2 PM, for the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, 603 Hahaione.
Proceeds will buy supplies for the animals. Especially needed are a washer/dryer, cat and dog crunchies and canned pet food, dish detergent, bleach, dish sponges, trash bags and the services of a carpenter. Call 808-294-0205.
Visit the pet page on my web site for resources to care for your pet in Hawaii and to move your pet to our Islands.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
There's a fundraiser to be held this Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 AM - 2 PM, for the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary, 603 Hahaione.
Proceeds will buy supplies for the animals. Especially needed are a washer/dryer, cat and dog crunchies and canned pet food, dish detergent, bleach, dish sponges, trash bags and the services of a carpenter. Call 808-294-0205.
Visit the pet page on my web site for resources to care for your pet in Hawaii and to move your pet to our Islands.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Waldorf School opens a High School near Hawaii Kai
Waldorf School has opened its high school campus in a new location, after years of legal battles with the residents of Niu Valley. The high school, which serves about 80 students, was moved over the summer from a renovated house in Kahala to the old Trans Pacific College building on Kalaniana'ole Highway. The school acquired the remaining 30 years on the lease of the building after the college closed in December.
The school had been looking for an alternative site for its high school ever since it opened in 1994. Originally, the school rented two classrooms from the Japan America Institute of Management Science in Hawai'i Kai for two years. Then the school moved to a remodeled house in Kahala. The school's new building is a more ideal location for the high school, near the lower-grades campus in Niu Valley, and much larger — 22,000 square feet compared to 8,000 square feet at the previous location. There's now enough space for a dedicated music room, two science labs, wood- and metalwork rooms, and study areas.
The Honolulu Advertiser explains the history of the search for a place to site the school: "Waldorf had originally planned to build a two-story, 10,000-square-foot high school building on its Niu Valley campus. When its conditional use permit was approved in January 2007, some Niu Valley residents petitioned the Zoning Board of Appeals. The school then filed a lawsuit against the city and the residents, asking a judge to deny the residents' appeal. BonnieOzaki-James [chairwoman of the Honolulu Waldorf School's lower school] said that the school dropped its plans for a new building and reached an amicable agreement with the neighbors in Niu Valley."
This location for a private high school will give Hawaii Kai residents an alternative to the drive to Punahou or Kamehameha, and other private schools closer to Honolulu. Visit Waldorf School Directory for all their locations.
Contact me for information on all our schools, and request my free Relocation package.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
The school had been looking for an alternative site for its high school ever since it opened in 1994. Originally, the school rented two classrooms from the Japan America Institute of Management Science in Hawai'i Kai for two years. Then the school moved to a remodeled house in Kahala. The school's new building is a more ideal location for the high school, near the lower-grades campus in Niu Valley, and much larger — 22,000 square feet compared to 8,000 square feet at the previous location. There's now enough space for a dedicated music room, two science labs, wood- and metalwork rooms, and study areas.
The Honolulu Advertiser explains the history of the search for a place to site the school: "Waldorf had originally planned to build a two-story, 10,000-square-foot high school building on its Niu Valley campus. When its conditional use permit was approved in January 2007, some Niu Valley residents petitioned the Zoning Board of Appeals. The school then filed a lawsuit against the city and the residents, asking a judge to deny the residents' appeal. BonnieOzaki-James [chairwoman of the Honolulu Waldorf School's lower school] said that the school dropped its plans for a new building and reached an amicable agreement with the neighbors in Niu Valley."
This location for a private high school will give Hawaii Kai residents an alternative to the drive to Punahou or Kamehameha, and other private schools closer to Honolulu. Visit Waldorf School Directory for all their locations.
Contact me for information on all our schools, and request my free Relocation package.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Roy's in Hawaii Kai Hosting Wine Night
Roy’s Restaurant will present 20 leading winemakers from across the country at Roy’s in Hawaii Kai on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.The industry-style wine tasting will feature 90 wines from 20 different winemakers. This is a special opportunity for wine enthusiasts to experience some really great American labels. Roy’s chefs will be creating special pupus for the occassion to pair with the wines.
Here is a list of the wineries and vineyards participating in this special event:
Karma Fine Beverages – Patrick S. Wilson
Babcock Vineyards – Alan Jahns
Handley Cellars – Milla Handley
Saintsbury – David Graves
Selby Winery – Susie Selby
Dark Horse – Mike Lokaysek
Honig Vineyard & Winery – Patti Hawker
Diamond Terrace – Maureen Taylor
Domaine Serene – Eleni Papadakis
Bonaccorsi – Jenne Lee Bonaccorsi
L’Ecole No. 41 – Debbi Frol
Merry Edwards Winery – Cheryl-Lynn Mattos
Kaena – Michael Sigouin
Beckman – Michael Sigouin
Rombauer Vineyards – James Heinemann
Duckhorn Wine Company – Michelle Watkins
Landmark Vineyards – Andy Wolfe
Miner – Samantha Kasper
Plumpjack & CADE Winery – John Conover
Longboard – Oded Shaked
Price per person is $60 including tax & tip.
Please call Roy’s Hawaii Kai at 396-7697 or visit Roy's Events to make a reservation.Our office of East Oahu Realty is next door to Roy's, so let me know if you want to discuss real estate before wine tasting and I'll meet you there.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
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