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🌺 This Week on The Hōʻike Weekly 🌺

Aloha Kaua‘i! This week’s roundup is packed with can’t-miss events, uplifting community updates, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore the island.

🩰 Cinderella hits the stage at KPAC — 2 magical shows, May 10
🥁 Okinawan Festival at Kukui Grove — music, dancing, culture!
🧒 Free KEO Workshops for keiki & co-parents every Wednesday
🚓 Junior Police Academy returns June 23–27 for high schoolers
🛍️ Mother’s Day Craft Fair at Sheraton Coconut Beach — May 10
💃 Ballroom Dance Anniversary Ball — dress to impress!
🎻 KCC Symphony Concert — Sunday, May 11
🐾 Puppy Hour returns to Hale Līhu‘e — May 13
🎤 Taulia Lave’s Birthday Concert — country fun for a cause
🎬 WWII Film: Shikata Ga Nai screens at Veterans Center
🎨 Student Art Contest now open — no AI allowed!
🌎 Climate Action Feedback Sessions — May 13 & 15
👑 Jaedyn Pavao wins Miss Aloha Hula 2025! 🌟

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🌊 NEW EPISODE: ISLAND ALERT – OCEAN SAFETY PART 2
Max is back with Part 2 of his conversation with Kalani Vierra from the Ocean Safety Bureau! This episode dives into real rescue stories, how lifeguards team up with first responders, and crucial ocean safety tips for residents and visitors alike. Learn about Kauaʻi’s most dangerous beaches, how to survive a rip current, and exciting programs like SAFE and Beach Guardian that are keeping our shores safer than ever. 🏝️🚑

🎥 Watch or listen to it now and help spread ocean safety awareness!

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🌺 NEW EPISODE: COUNTY COUNCIL RECAP – MARKETS, SHIPPING & COMMUNITY ACTION - Only 6 Minutes!
Olivia’s back with a lively Kauaʻi County Council Recap! Get the scoop on Bill 2951 and the fight to revive artisan markets after the Princeville shutdown, hear passionate testimony from farmers and vendors (including a 14-year-old entrepreneur!), and catch the Council taking a strong stand against rising shipping costs. 🛍🚢

🎥 Tune in now to see how Kauaʻi is fighting to stay vibrant, affordable, and proud!

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