Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center.  For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29: 
Prince Invitational Golf Tournament.  2nd Annual 2-day (36 hole stroke play) golf tournament is Kauai’s only premier competitive golf tournament for 2012. Held at the newly renovated Prince Course, the tournament is expected to draw Hawaii’s top professionals, amateurs and juniors who will compete for the championship trophy in 4 flights: Professional/Championship, A-Flight, B-Flight and Women’s. The 36 hole, stroke play format is an open event. Call the Prince Golf Shop for more information at 1(800) 826-1105 (toll free) or (808) 826-5001.

Friday – Sunday, July 20-22: 
13^th Annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo.  13th annual Kōloa Plantation Days Rodeo is a highlight event within the 10 day festival, dedicating to paniolo culture and a local style rodeo with a skill level from keiki to professional. Preliminary Roping and America West Barrel Roping events, as well as a Paniolo Cookout & Music Celebration, leading up to the Sunday Rodeo with opening Ceremony & Grand Entry featuring the colorful Kauai All Girls Rodeo Drill team.  For information call (808) 742-6096 or visit www.koloaplantationdays.com.

Saturday, July 14: 
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kauai and throughout Polynesia.  The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle.  Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies.  Poipu Beach, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Free.  For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.

Fridays & Saturdays throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.

• Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14:  West Kauai Hongwanji Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kamaulii Hwy, Hanapepe. 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1537.
• Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 3-3556A Kuhio Hwy., Lihue.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6262.
• Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28:  Waimea Shingon Mission, 3770 Pule Rd # A, Waimea. 8:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1854.

Saturday Evenings:
Kapa’a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. July 7 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; July 14 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; July 21 – Honoring Ray Kane; July 28 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki O ka ‘Aina.  Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kauai Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa’a.  5:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday – Sunday, July 6-8: 
4th Annual Kauai Kau Wela Summer Festival.  Fans of Polynesian dance will love this festival, as wahine (women) and kane (men) compete in solo, ancient hula, modern hula and solo Tahitian dance.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kukui Grove Center.  Free.  For information call Ilima Rivera at (808) 822-5929.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. July 6 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; July 13 – Hanalei Slack Key; July 20 – For the Birds; July 27 – Heart of Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center.  4:00 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Friday Evenings: 
Art Night in Hanapepe.  Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  Strolling is free; art is priced as noted.  For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kauai Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.