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KAUAI
'Taste of Hawaii'

The Rotary Club of Kapaa Foundation is hosting its 17th annual "Taste of Hawaii" event from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Sunday at Smith's Tropical Paradise.

More than 40 of Hawaii's most distinguished chefs, from all islands, will be presenting samples of their most delicious gourmet entrees and desserts. Additional booths will offer fine wines, micro-brewed beer, soft drinks, juices and water.

Some of Kauai's best musical groups will perform throughout the event at shaded outdoor resting spots and a large pavilion where guests may also sample ice creams and desserts and visit the silent auction, open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets are available before the event from any Rotary Club of Kapaa member, from a number of outlets throughout Kauai or by calling 808-246-0857. Advance purchase tickets are $75, or pay $80 at the gate. Funds raised will support the Rotary's many charitable projects on Kauai.

MAUI
Canoe makers honored

The International Festival of Canoes is collaborating with the Maui Arts & Cultural Center to present the art exhibition "Pacific Voyagers, Canoes," continuing through next Sunday in the Schaefer International Gallery.

The display showcases previous festivals with cultural artworks by master carvers from Hawaii, Polynesia, Micronesia, New Zealand (Aotearoa), the Pacific Northwest and Japan. In addition to full-size canoes from the islands, the exhibit features paddles and tools used in their making. Hawaiian drums carved in the ancient style and other intricate Polynesian carvings will also be on display, along with photographs and a video by Masako Cordray of Maui, who has captured the essence of the festival and its carvers for the past five years.

Today is the last day of the festival, taking place in Lahaina at Kamehameha Iki Park and Banyan Tree Park, both on Front Street. For more information, call 808-667-9175 or visit www.MauiCanoeFest.com.

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MAUI SURFER GIRLS Maui Surfer Girls offers coed surf classes that teach self-confidence along with wave-riding skills.

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Hit the water with MSG

Maui Surfer Girls, in conjunction with Billabong, adds day camps to its lineup of surf lessons and overnight surf retreats on the westerly shores of Maui.

The day surf camps -- for ages 10 to 17 -- assist parents who are at work or at play by offering coed youths a full day of surf instruction with professional surf instructors, adventure activities, picnic lunch and transportation.

MSG started with the intention of helping youths develop self-confidence and self-esteem through the sport of surfing.

Surf camps run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Parents can enroll their keiki for a daily rate of $90 or a weekly rate of $375. Weekly session dates are as follows:

» June 20 to 24 (girls only)

» June 27 to July 1 (coed)

» July 4 to 8 (coed)

» Aug. 1 to 5 (coed)

» Aug. 8 to 12 (coed)

» Aug. 15 to 19 (coed)

» Aug. 22 to 26 (girls only)

For more information, call 866-MSG-2002 (674-2002) or visit www.mauisurfergirls.com.

BIG ISLAND
Intro to Malay healing

Dr. Syed Muhammad Azman and Sairani Mohd Sa'ad have traveled from Malaysia to introduce a traditional form of Malay healing to the United States through the Ke Kumu 'O Mauna Lani event at the Mauna Lani Resort, geared toward highlighting personal well-being, healing and renewal.

A practicing dental surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Azman heads the Research Unit for the Nona Roguy Health Treatment Center, pioneering research on the use of herbal treatments. Sa'ad is the general manager of the center, training Malaysian Resort employees in the art of Malay healing.

They will speak about the concepts and beliefs of Malay healing and present samples of the herbal remedies and massage oils used in this form of healing.

Ke Kumu 'O Mauna Lani continues today and tomorrow, with passes costing $50 per day.

For room and event packages, or for more information, call 800-367-2323 or 808-885-6622, or visit www.maunalani.com.