Hanapepe Economic Alliance

MEET ME AT THE BRIDGE

WELCOME -
The Hanapepe Economic Alliance Welcomes the Public to a "Grand Opening" of the Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour

GRAND “OPENING”

The Hanapepe Economic Alliance

Invites the public to receive a free Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour Map
and take the inaugural tour.
Join HEA members,
Kaua`i County Mayor Bryan Baptiste,
& past Mayor Eduardo Malapit (who grew up in Hanapepe)

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WHEN: Friday, November 4th at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Swinging Bridge in Hanapepe
(Located on Hanapepe Road between Hawaiian Congregational Church & Banana Patch Studio)

Enjoy a cool drink & map presentation under the tent
before we stroll down memory lane & Hanapepe Road
to the 1911 Bridge

Appreciating the present by honoring the past.

Sponsored in part by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority & the County of Kaua`i Office of Economic Development.

For more information contact Hanapepe Economic Alliance 335-5944 - RSVP encouraged but not required.

"Grand Opening" November 4

“Grand Opening” of the Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour

Friday, November 4, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

AGENDA (tentative)

4 pm to 4:30 ...Socializing – light refreshments

4:30 - ...Welcome & Greeting by Hanapepe Economic Alliance Board

*Acknowledgment of guests & dignitaries

*Acknowledgment of building owners (old & new)

*Blessing

5:00 - ...Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour project & map

...Presentations

...Description of Fourteen Historic Plaques (East to West)

3905 Hanapepe Road - Seto's Meat Market & Vidinha Feed Store (Kauai Fine Arts)

3900 Hanapepe Road - Serikawa Hotel (galleries & shops)

3876 Hanapepe Road - Moscosco Sun Studio & Pascua Manila Art Studio

3871 Hanapepe Road - K.C. Kai Store, The USO Club & Style Mart (Giorgio’s)

3878 Hanapepe Road - Onzuka Laundry & Cleaners (Island Art Gallery)

3865 Hanapepe Road - Chang's Tailor Shop, Tung Pui Bakery & Hanapepe Pool Hall (Banana Patch Studio)

3830 Hanapepe Road - Service Station & Igawa Drug Store (Hanapepe Café)

3837 Hanapepe Road - Robert's

3840 Hanapepe Road - D.W. Chang's Star Auto Dealership & Hanapepe Barbershop (Traina / Hopman Galleries)

3815 Hanapepe Road - Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church

3814 Hanapepe Road - Sun Ki Heong Chinese Restaurant & Obatake Jewelry (Storybook Theatre of Hawai`i)

3734 Hanapepe Road - Ueoka Store (Andy’s Kine Catering)

4556 Awawa Road - Seto's Market (retail shop)

3567 Hanapepe Road - Shimonishi's Skating Rink, Orchid Nursery & Feed Store (Talk Story Bookstore & Café)

An historic plaque has been mounted on each of these buildings and each will receive a lei presentation by an assigned dignitary / building owner. All are invited to attend to the building or buildings of their choice to view a plaque, or walk the historic Hanapepe Road tour ( about 1 mile). All are encouraged to stay in Hanapepe to enjoy Art Night which begins at 6 p.m.

Sponsors for the Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour project include Hawai`i Tourism Authority and the County of Kaua`i, Office of Economic Development and the many business owners in Hanapepe.

For more information or to RSVP - contact Joanna Carolan, 335-5944 or email Carol Bain bain@kauai.net

August 1 2005 HEA Meeting (DRAFT AGENDA)

HANAPEPE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

August 1 – Monday, 5:30 pm – Meeting at Banana Patch Studio

AGENDA (draft

Welcome – sign in pleas

1.Marketing Report / Statistics & Analysis

2.Update on plaques

3.Update on Historic Hanapepe coloring book collaborative effort HEA/Storybook Theatre

4.County Grant for Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour phase II - final report. Possibility of Phase III County fundng.

5.Grand Opening DATE SET FOR Saturday, November 5 –

--invitations to go out in August or September /publicity to follow –

--Need Input and Ideas to make the event popular :

• (a.) something for the keiki -IE: scavenger hunt with Historic Map and/or w/prizes donated by businesses[coordinator needed or it won't happen]

• (b.)refreshments donated by various businesses (coffee from Lapperts? Baked goods from Wongs? Fresh fruit from various businesses? ) [coordinator needed or it won't happen]

• (c.) Silent Auction – fundraiser for HEA – (funds needed for beautification/maintenance/ matching grant / joint marketing etc) Coordinator: ?

6.Beautification Update

7. Hanapepe Kiosk at Lihue Airport to include current business and a walking tour map display

8.submissions/feedback/updates welcomed.

Resource contact:

HTA Project Coordinator: Carol Bain, 246-2111 bain@kauai.net

HEA Treasurer: Joanna Carolan 335-5944 info@bananapatchstudio.com

Signature Form

Dear Hanapepe Business or Property Owner:

Hanapepe has many fine, historic buildings that deserve attention and many interesting stories and facts to share about the people and their unique history. Hanapepe Economic Alliance (HEA) has developed a Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour, including a map, that will bring acknowledgment and appreciation of our town's rich heritage.

HEA received a grant from the County of Kauai to aid in the costs of mounting interpretive plaques (about 22 inches x 28 inches, framed with photo and a paragraph of historical use) on twelve buildings. HEA would like your permission to consider your building.

You are invited to participate. Please fill in this form to have your building considered. If you have any questions, contact Joanna 335-5944 or Dawn Traina 335-3993. You may also contact project coordinator: Carol Bain 246-2111 bain@kauai.netor visit website: http://kauai.net/hanapepe/

• YES____Please include my building. Contact #______________________

• Person filing in this form: _________________________________

• Signature of building Owner: ________________________________________
  (NOTE: your building cannot be included without owners signature)

• Building is Located at :__________________________________

• address

• Check any that apply

_____I have a historical photo to share. (original will be returned to owner)

_____I do not have a photo of my building. Please help me find one.

_____Please help me write one paragraph of building history for placing plaque

Indicate where on your building you would prefer to have the historical plaque mounted. (sketch or describe front of building use back of page).

Mail this form ASAP or fax to 335-3830: Joanna Carolan, Hanapepe Economic Alliance, P.O. Box 934, Hanapepe, HI 96716. Or, you may drop this form off at Banana Patch Studio, 3865 Hanapepe Road.

HEA hopes you take advantage of this timely opportunity now. Mahalo nui loa for being part of the Hanapepe community.

Agenda for June 20

HANAPEPE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE June 20 2005
Monday, 5:30 pm - Meeting
AGENDA

Welcome

1.County Grant for Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour must be expended by June 30, 2005. County will allow commitment of funds to suffice, but commitment must be written and final.

a)Building History paragraph /Enlarged photos to be mounted exterior with protective cover. See press release. Invoices for exact cost needed by June 30. -Dawn

b)Walking Tour/Coloring book Invoices with scope of services needed by June 30 Mark/Joanna

c)finalize any joint marketing – written invoices/agreements needed d)please submit any in-kind donations; Please submit/sign forms to demonstrate hours donated

2.Grand Opening DATE SET FOR Saturday, November 5 (Mayor Baptiste's date is open but we must confirm)
3.Beautification Update
4. Hanapepe Kiosk at Lihue Airport to include current business and a walking tour map display Buddy?
5.Hanapepe Website -- Carol Submissions to website & feedback/updates welcomed.
URL is http://kauai.net/hanapepe/

Resource contact:
HTA Project Coordinator: Carol Bain, 246-2111 bain@kauai.net
HEA Treasurer: Joanna Carolan 335-5944 info@bananapatchstudio.com

Agenda for June 20

HANAPEPE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE June 20 2005
Monday, 5:30 pm - Meeting
AGENDA

Welcome

1.County Grant for Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour must be expended by June 30, 2005. County will allow commitment of funds to suffice, but commitment must be written and final.

a)Building History paragraph /Enlarged photos to be mounted exterior with protective cover. See press release. Invoices for exact cost needed by June 30. -Dawn

b)Walking Tour/Coloring book Invoices with scope of services needed by June 30 Mark/Joanna

c)finalize any joint marketing – written invoices/agreements needed d)please submit any in-kind donations; Please submit/sign forms to demonstrate hours donated

2.Grand Opening DATE SET FOR Saturday, November 5 (Mayor Baptiste's date is open but we must confirm)
3.Beautification Update
4. Hanapepe Kiosk at Lihue Airport to include current business and a walking tour map display Buddy?
5.Hanapepe Website -- Carol Submissions to website & feedback/updates welcomed.
URL is http://kauai.net/hanapepe/

Resource contact:
HTA Project Coordinator: Carol Bain, 246-2111 bain@kauai.net
HEA Treasurer: Joanna Carolan 335-5944 info@bananapatchstudio.com

Agenda for June 20

HANAPEPE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE June 20 2005
Monday, 5:30 pm - Meeting
AGENDA

Welcome

1.County Grant for Historic Hanapepe Walking Tour must be expended by June 30, 2005. County will allow commitment of funds to suffice, but commitment must be written and final.

a)Building History paragraph /Enlarged photos to be mounted exterior with protective cover. See press release. Invoices for exact cost needed by June 30. -Dawn

b)Walking Tour/Coloring book Invoices with scope of services needed by June 30 Mark/Joanna

c)finalize any joint marketing – written invoices/agreements needed d)please submit any in-kind donations; Please submit/sign forms to demonstrate hours donated

2.Grand Opening DATE SET FOR Saturday, November 5 (Mayor Baptiste's date is open but we must confirm)
3.Beautification Update
4. Hanapepe Kiosk at Lihue Airport to include current business and a walking tour map display Buddy?
5.Hanapepe Website -- Carol Submissions to website & feedback/updates welcomed.
URL is http://kauai.net/hanapepe/

Resource contact:
HTA Project Coordinator: Carol Bain, 246-2111 bain@kauai.net
HEA Treasurer: Joanna Carolan 335-5944 info@bananapatchstudio.com