Our Menu @tikisgrill for #thegoodtable to Benefit @LanakilaPacific

 

Here's How it Works

At exactly 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, over 50 restaurants across Oahu will serve special feasts for an exclusive table in their establishments. Wait till you see the menus they have come up with!

This is Oahu's first synchronized dining event.  We will all sit down for to dinner, at the same time, for Lanakila Meals on Wheels.  Proceeds will provide much needed funding to deliver more meals to kupuna who need our help.

Please join us if you can.  And help us turn one great meal into many.

How it works:   

  • Select a Restaurant Category:   There are six categories of tables to choose from (Please have a look at the table to the left, and click on them for overviews of each category).  Each category offers a different dining atmosphere for you to choose, from very fine dining to family style.  
  • Why Category and Not Restaurant?  The fun of this event is that every table purchased for a category will be added to a pool of other entries for that same category.  A random drawing will be held on October 9th, and you will be notified by October 12 of your restaurant pairing!
  • Prices are Per Table.  Of six or four, depending on your category.
  • To Choose A Restaurant - for a limited time, you may also sponsor a table outright at a higher donation. Simply click on your desired Category and choose the Buy Now feature. 
  • Purchase table ticketson this website or use the downloadable form and fax or mail it in to our office.
  • Please book early to reserve your spot, as tables are limited in number.  Sales close when sold out or on October 8.
  • Welcome Packet will be sent out to you the week of October 12.  This packet will include: notification of your restaurant pairing, your table tickets, instructions, information on your restaurant, as well as detailed information on how you may also participate in the event's website sharing feature.
  • Details:  Table purchases are for chef designed meals described on this website and on the tickets you will be receiving.  Purchase does not cover any other items, including beverages, parking, valet, or gratuity.
  • Note on Gratuity: The fabric of this event is held together by the spirit of generosity. Please be aware of this and make it a point to tip accordingly.  
  • For updates and news:  Please follow, subscribe, or bookmark our newsfeed Inside The Good Table.

The Good Table: The Web as a Dimension of Sharing

     And because we live in Hawaii, where everything ono invites in the elements of sharing and fun, we've come up with a plan:

     We will be providing a space here on the website for all of us to connect as we all sit down at 6:00 p.m. at tables across Oahu.   Connect?  Yes, we will be asking everyone to email, tweet, or text us images of your special feast so we can share it all via the wonderful web. 

     So, instead of hundreds of rubber slippers outside the door, we will have hundreds of tweets, pics, and texts from all of us to enjoy.

     This has never been done before.  All of us together will be creating an unprecedented, simultaneous, dining event.  This is about finding new ways to come together.

Why The Good Table?

     Proceeds will help Lanakila Meals on Wheels provide more meals for more seniors – so everyone who is participating, from restaurants to corporate supporters to diners, will be literally turning every meal prepared and enjoyed, into many. 

     Our goal is to raise awareness and $250,000 through this event and Lanakila Social Enterprisesto ensure that we can continue meal service for every senior currently in the program and to bring more than 100 seniors off the waiting list this year.

Because food is life.

      We live in the world's wealthiest nation, yet, so many of our kupuna are going to sleep hungry.  They are a strong, proud generation.  Often this means that many are suffering in silence. 

     There are hundreds of kupuna on our waiting list to receive meals.  They are waiting because of funding shortfalls, a weakened economy, and because we live in one of the fastest growing senior populations in the nation. 

     It is a heart breaking problem.  But one that we can solve with your support.  We hope that The Good Table becomes more than just an event.  We hope that it becomes a movement that brings us all together, as a community.  A community that takes care of each other, especially our kupuna. 

     You are invited to join us to not only raise funds, but to build a movement to ensure that no kupuna goes hungry in Hawaii. Learn more about the senior hunger crisis.


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Dennis Mathewson dropped in for lunch @tikisgrill. Cool Dude~Check his Art out

Dennis Mathewson! Mathewson has gained worldwide fame and is known as one of the top airbrush, pin striping and custom painter’s world wide. Add his automobile artistry, with his vibrant colors and his passion for tikis; you get art that will captivate and blow you mind!

Dennis is truly one of the pioneers of Custom painting and airbrushing. As a naturally artistic kid, back in the 70's he started out with his first airbrush. After a few years he went to work airbrushing shirts at the Rat's Hole for the late Karl Smith, founder of the famous Rat's Hole Chopper Show in Daytona Beach Florida. After leaving the "Rat Pack" Dennis opened up his own shop and continued airbrushing as well as becoming very adept with the spray gun and applying custom finishes. From bare metal surfaces right up to gold leaf application, pin striping and brush lettering, Dennis Mathewson is a certified PPG MASTER Painter. Over the years, having fine tuned his natural artistic abilities and multifaceted talents to ”create more than imitate”. He has gained fame worldwide for his unique island inspired artwork style, knowledge and vibrant use of color and highly desired custom mixed colors which led him to design a complete signature series line of paint called, “Hawaiian Hues” manufactured by The ALSA Corp.

Dennis has also been a master instructor for over 20 years, sharing his knowledge of airbrushing and custom painting, filling classes and workshops with students eager to learn and be inspired by Dennis.

He has held private airbrush and custom painting workshops and has toured and taught for Aset Iwata in the U.S. and in Japan at the Iwata factory in Yokohama as well as the ALSA corporation traveling workshops worldwide. Making numerous appearances at shows and events globally and keeping up on the latest trends and custom finishes in the industry. When he is not traveling or painting his brains out at his busy Cosmic Airbrush shop in Honolulu, he is writing monthly articles and informative step by stories of his work that are published in magazines like; Auto Art, AutoGraphics, Airbrush Action, AB magazine, P&K graphics Airbrush Art & Action (Europe) and locally in Hawaii, Hawaiian Choppers Magazine.

As the founder and CEO of Cosmic Airbrush, he and his talented staff keep their hands full of constant work. You will see Dennis working long hours to keep up with the workload and to keep things running smoothly, but in this spare time, if there is any, he will make time for his family and carving tikis at his carving station he has set up at home. Nothing makes him happier than to knock out a 4 foot tall tiki on a Sunday afternoon.

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OAHU: Tsunami Advisory in Effect


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The tsunami watch has been canceled for the State of Hawaii but a tsunami advisory is in effect.  State Civil Defense advises that waves heights of approximately one to three feet are expected in some areas.  The public is strongly advised to stay out of the water and away from shorelines from 12:30 to 7:30 pm today.  Strong and unusual currents are expected.
 
City & County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management advises:
There is no coastline evacuation, and no siren. However, dangerous wave action and currents require everyone to take the following actions, effective from 12:30 to 7:30 pm today:

1. Remain out of the ocean

2. Avoid the immediate shorelines on all shores of Oahu

3. Avoid river mouths, harbor entrances, and rivers/canals near coastlines

4. Avoid draining canals where they empty out into the ocean
 

You are receiving this email by virtue of your company's membership with the
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau.


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Disaster Preparedness - Ready.gov Family Emergency Plan: You can fill in the blanks on template or create a plan of your own.

Being prepared for disaster is important. When disaster strikes, you may not have ample time to respond and ensure the resources you and your family need to survive are available. Moreover, hundreds of other families in your area share the same concerns, and it will be difficult to get access to the necessities you need due to shortages and competition. Do not wait until the last minute and get caught in this situation. Disaster-time civilian response requires sound decision-making and action to save the lives of families and friends.

When determining your emergency needs, plan for the long haul. In any major disaster scenario, it may take 72 hours or more for emergency personnel to reach you. Emergency preparedness kits should contain the essentials your family needs to survive during a disaster. Having two is ideal; a multi-purpose kit that with provisions for more activities for the home, and a transportable slimmed down kit with bare necessities for survival when on the go. Any preparations should be accompanied by an emergency plan. Know where your family is and how to keep in contact in the event of a disaster. Most of all keep informed. Find out what disasters you may be affected by and plan accordingly. Determine and manage your emergency needs as required.

Recommendations for Disaster Preparedness Kit

When preparing a disaster preparedness kit, first plan for the essentials for survival. Think practical first, and think comfortable second. All essential needs should be able to fit in a 5 gallon bucket. Absolute necessities include food, water, and warmth. Foodstuffs should be high energy non-perishables and kept in sealed air-tight containers. Made-ready meals and canned goods are excellent choices for emergency food sources. It is safe to ration, the body can be maintained on half of your average caloric intake during an emergency. Provisions should include enough food supplies to last three days for each family member. more...

Have a Plan

Ready.gov Family Emergency Plan

Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has coins or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact.
You may have trouble getting through, or the telephone system may be down altogether, but be patient. - Family Emergency Plan

You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance. more...

If Disaster Strikes

If you are instructed to take shelter immediately, do so at once.
If you are instructed to evacuate:

  • Listen to the radio or television for the location of emergency shelters
    and for other instructions from local emergency officials.
  • Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
  • Take your disaster supplies kit.
  • Use travel routes specified by local authorities and don't use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous.

Contact Information

Department of Civil Defense Division, State of Hawaii
3949 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4301

City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
650 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 723-8960

Kauai County Civil Defense Agency
Suite 100, 3990 Kaana Street
Lihue, Hawaii, 96766
(808) 241-1800

Maui County Civil Defense Agency
200 South High Street
Wailuku, HI 96793-2155
(808) 270-7285

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
920 Ululani St.
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-0031, (808) 935-3311 (after hours)

Miscellaneous Resources

Agencies such as the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) or (phone: 716-878-2353) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (www.fema.gov/library/) have brochures to help you develop a family emergency plan. You can also visit the local Red Cross at 4155 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4417. Your community group or neighborhood association might also want to consider establishing a phone tree or email list to relay important information.

Ready.gov
Ready America, Educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

FirstGov .gov
Home page of the US Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information.

DIsasterHelp.gov
This web site is part of the President's Disaster Management Egov Initiative - a larger initiative aimed at greatly enhancing Disaster Management on an interagency and intergovernmental basis.

NOAA Weather Radio
NWR broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day.

Storm Predator
Personal weather radar display and storm tracking desktop weather application, provides near realtime imagery, forecasts, warnings, and live storm tracking.

QuakeKare.com
High quality products for your emergency preparedness needs.

TheEpicenter.com
Online store with an interesting assortment of products to compliment your emergency supply and survival kit needs.

Warning Information  

When a WATCH has been issued:

Conditions are favorable for hazardous weather. NWS forecast offices issue watches (flash flood, tsunami, etc.) 12 to 36 hours in advance of a possible hazardous-weather or flooding event. Remain alert, make preparations, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

When a WARNING has been issued:

A hazardous event is possible, occurring, or imminent in 3 hours or less. Listen and perform instructions given by emergency management officials.

Planning Guides  

Preparing for Disaster
A4600/FEMA 475 - Comprehensive Disaster Planning Guide.

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
FEMA 476 - Provides disaster preparedness information specific to people with disabilities and other special needs, including the elderly.

Food and Water in an Emergency
FEMA 477 - Information on how to select, store, and treat food and water in the event of an emergency.

Helping Children Cope With Disaster
FEMA 478 - Provides information on how to prepare children prior to disaster and how to lessen the emotional effects of disaster.

Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book
FEMA 243E - For ages 3 - 10.

Shelter-In-Place  

What is Shelter-In-Place:

One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency where hazardous materials may have been released into the atmosphere is to shelter-in-place. This is a precaution aimed to keep you safe while remaining indoors. (This is not the same thing as going to a shelter in case of a storm.)

Why You Might Need to Shelter-in-Place:

Chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants may be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment. Should this occur, information will be provided by local authorities on television and radio stations on how to protect you and your family. The important thing is for you to follow instructions of local authorities and know what to do if they advise you to shelter-in-place.

How to shelter-in-place (pdf)


Quick Links

Disaster Preparedness Kit Information
Special Needs Info
Individual Assistance
Public Assistance
National Incident Management System
Hazmat & WMD Training

Highlights

Hawaii State EAS Plan
National Response Framework
 Hawaii Disaster Declaration History
Amateur Radio In Hawaii
Hazard Mitigation Page
Ready America.gov

Quick Links

Disaster Preparedness Kit Information
Special Needs Info
Individual Assistance
Public Assistance
National Incident Management System
Hazmat & WMD Training

Highlights

Hawaii State EAS Plan
National Response Framework
 Hawaii Disaster Declaration History
Amateur Radio In Hawaii
Hazard Mitigation Page
Ready America.gov

From the Link Page of http://www.scd.hawaii.gov/preparedness.html

Come enjoy lunch after Saturday's Aloha Festivals Floral Parade @tikisgrill

Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Saturday, September 26, 2009, 9:00 am
Kalakaua Ave, Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park
A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pā'ū riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula hālau and marching bands will brighten Kalākaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapi'olani Park. This “must see” event will pay homage to the art of hula. Contact (808) 391-8714 or aloha.festivals@waikikiimprovement.com.

HONOLULU’S 63 year-old Aloha Festivals is the oldest and largest Hawaiian cultural statewide celebration in the United States. What is known today as Aloha Festivals was created in 1946, as Aloha Week - a cultural celebration of Hawai'i’s music, dance and history intended to perpetuate our unique traditions. A group of former Jaycees - known as the Jaycees Old-timers of Hawai'i - had the vision to create a public celebration to honor Hawai'i’s cosmopolitan heritage, yet created a celebration which has itself become a state-wide tradition.

Aloha Week became Aloha Festivals in 1991. Aloha Festivals has become a celebration of our Hawaiian culture. Integrated into the culture are many island traditions and customs of each of the Hawaiian islands. Thousands of volunteers labor together each year to stage the events, which are attended statewide by nearly a million people – it is a festival truly of the people of Hawai'i by the people of Hawai'i. The festivals are funded through the sale of Aloha Festivals ribbons and merchandise, and via corporate and private donations. As a 501©3 corporation, donations are tax deductible and welcomed. More at http://www.alohafestivals.com/.

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