Oahu wind farm project faces federal grant deadline

Hawaii regulators have two weeks to approve a contract for a wind farm on the North Shore of Oahu in order for developer First Wind to take advantage of a federal grant that would cover 30 percent of the project's costs.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Aloha Members,
We want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!!  We have much to be grateful for in Haleiwa and the North Shore.  We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, in a wonderful community where people care for one another, and in a place that is thriving economically while much of the rest of the country and world are struggling. 

Here at the Chamber we are grateful and give thanks for you our members and supporters. Mahalo nui. Tomorrow please remember our troops overseas that are not able to be with their families while they are protecting us here, safe in our homes.

Just a reminder, we do one annual fundraiser each year:  a silent auction at the Christmas Party.  If you are planning on donating something, please fax the donation form over by this Friday.  We will have a volunteer pick up the donation.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Mahalo,
Antya

Santa's Coming To Town

Aloha Members and Friends,
It's already that time of year!!  Santa will be visiting the Haleiwa Town Center this Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00pm in front of Kai Ku Hale and Scoop of Paradise.  Photos will be developed by Long's Drugs and more photos or Christmas cards can be ordered from them. 

Santa will also be available for photos at the North Shore Marketplace before and after the annual Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade. 

Mahalo,
Antya

Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Preservation Committee is pleased to present the second illustrated lecture in its Historical Lecture Series by author and historian John Clark on his pioneering work, “Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past.” This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing.

This groundbreaking book is a history of the traditional sport narrated primarily by native Hawaiians who wrote for the Hawaiian language newspapers of the 1800s. Clark conducted extensive research into the emerging online archive of Hawaiian language and history called Ho`olaupa`i for references about traditional Hawaiian surfing. He collaborated with Keao NeSmith, one of Hawaii’s most respected Hawaiian language educators, to carefully translate these references providing an exceptional compendium of cultural knowledge about the sport in ancient Hawaii.  The book will be available for purchase at the event.

WHAT:  “Hawaiian Surfing, Traditions from the Past,” an illustrated talk by John Clark

WHEN:  Friday, November 4, 2011, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:   Historic Haleiwa Gym across from Haleiwa Post Office 

ADMISSION:  $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door (includes light refreshments)

TICKETS:  Available at Kai Ku Hale, Strong Current, and the Chamber office Monday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Phone:637-4558 website: www.gonorthshore.org

Please join us for a memorable evening celebrating our island heritage through stories of Hawaiian surfing and our traditions from the past.

About the North Shore Chamber of Commerce (NSCOC)
Haleiwa Main Street, DBA the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, a 501 (c )  3 nonprofit, was founded in 1985 to encourage economic development through historic preservation. Today, the Chamber exists to promote, maintain, and encourage the historic, cultural, civic, and economic welfare of the North Shore district through research, education, advocacy, and other related activities.

To learn more about the Chamber, please visit www.gonorthshore.org