A block party was hosted by members of the ‘Ele‘ele Baptist Church as a way to say hi to the neighbors, said Pastor Adair Ellen. There was something for everyone, from young children to adults. Donated cookies, cakes and pies
A block party was hosted by members of the ‘Ele‘ele Baptist Church as a way to say hi to the neighbors, said Pastor Adair Ellen.
There was something for everyone, from young children to adults.
Donated cookies, cakes and pies were featured in a “cake walk.” Participants selected numbers. They walked as music played. When the music stopped, a number was pulled and the lucky person was able to select his/her choice of goodies.
Sotheavy Chhim, youth leader, had her young adults volunteering to man a number of play areas, which included face painting, crafts and ball toss.
The game of choice was wallyball, a game that mixed water balloons and volleyball. In pairs, players held a sheet with which they caught and tossed a water-filled balloon over a volleyball net to opponents on the other side. The crashing balloon sprayed cooling water on anyone within reach on this hot day.
Adult members of the church helped to serve hot dogs, shave ice and popcorn. The shave ice and popcorn machines were on loan from the Lihu`e Baptist Church.
Kelly and Stella Shimatsu and Joan Morita helped at the registration table. “Grandma” Pearl and George Maeda were ready to lend a hand.
Summer intern Willis Richardson, was helping and learning at the same time. Here to experience preaching and pastoral duties, he will be returning to Fort Worth, Texas, to work on his master’s degree in Divinity Studies. Until then, he is enjoying the “open, giving and friendly” people of Kaua‘i, Kipu Falls and Po‘ipu Beach.
• Cynthia Matsuoka is a freelance writer for The Garden Island and former principal of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. She can be reached by e-mail at aharju@kauaipubco.com.
