K-DRAMA: Bang-won gets suspicious; Jae-min gets caught doing a music gig
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Births for Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Haukea-James Keauli‘i Kal‘e Michael-Lagundino • Ka‘ehu Ashley Freitas Kanahele • Onyx Minoru Kaiko Cachola • Reuben Alaka‘i Madson • Reign Vaitea Seager • Brixton Isaac Kainalu Hooikaika • Valerie Emilia Kealoha Perez • Amiera Guerrero Trinidad • Selah Hope Hilina‘i Sasil • Evelyn Rose Schoeny • Khloe Mawae-Lujan • Anderson James Wimmer-Kanahele • Kahekili Hi‘ipaka Kamanailualani Kaaumoana-Matsusaka
Obituary for Saturday, November 25, 2023
• Drew Kaleianaole Crowell
Real Estate Directory for November 24, 2023
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
Kapa‘a Interfaith Association gives thanks
KAPA‘A — Deacon Mary Margaret Smith, of the St. Michael and All Angels Church, said the wonderful thing about the Community Thanksgiving Lunch is to see all the people coming together, regardless of beliefs, and enjoying each other’s company at the All Saints Gym on Thursday.
Nearly 3,500 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes go out
KAPA‘A — The misty rain and blustery winds blanketing the Crossroads Christian Fellowship Kaua‘i on the Kapa‘a bypass road might have slowed, but did not stop the traffic of shoebox-laden cars and trucks that delivered loads of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Kokua for Maui joins Small Business Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on Kaua‘i, and its Small Business Saturday campaign welcomes the County of Kaua‘i and its Kaua‘i Made program and Kokua for Maui-Shop and Show Aloha on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy Camper for Friday, November 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Salvation Army’s Majors George and Flo Rodriguera, and Lts. Andrielli and Jose Gonzalez on feeding (Kahu Kelly of the West Kaua‘i Episcopal Church said she was just going after the dedication of six new Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity homes, it’s “tradition” the Salvation Army feeds people on the day before Thanksgiving) nearly a thousand people between the Lihu‘e and Hanapepe Corps.
Obituaries for Friday, November 24, 2023
• William Val Badua • Magdalena Salcedo Polintang • Justin Sebastian Bautista • Kale ‘Dudi Boy’ Kahepu’u Spencer Makua • Frances Eliza Keliinani Petersen Kamoku
Christmas fund kicks off
LIHU‘E — The annual partnership between The Garden Island Newspaper and The Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation is kicking off.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Youngster with a disability would like a tablet
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Salvation Army hands out nearly 1,000 meals
LIHU‘E — Kahu Kerry of the West Kaua‘i Episcopal Churches said they never got the word on Wednesday during the house blessings for Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity in Waimea.
Maui wildfire survivors camp on the beach to push mayor to convert vacation rentals into housing
LAHAINA, Hawai‘i — A group of Lahaina wildfire survivors is vowing to camp on a popular resort beach until the mayor uses his emergency powers to shut down unpermitted vacation rentals and make the properties available for residents in desperate need of housing.
Gov. Josh Green wants to make it easier for travelers from Japan to visit the islands
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i leaders want to make it easier for tourists from Japan to visit the U.S. state by creating a pre-clearance program allowing travelers from the country to save time at the Honolulu airport by completing immigration, customs and agricultural inspections before departure.
St. Theresa School Turkey Trot winners announced
KEKAHA — Ka‘ikea Miyashiro, ‘Aina Miranda and Aya Miranda were winners of the 1K race at the first-ever St. Theresa School Great Turkey Trot, which unfolded at the Kekaha school’s campus and neighborhood.
What comes after the turkey at Kukui Grove?
LIHU‘E — Most of the stores at the Kukui Grove Center have the option of spending Thanksgiving with their families. said Melissa McFerrin Warrack, the special events coordinator at Kukui Grove.
Poipu hit-and-run case being reviewed
LIHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has yet to file any charges against the Kalaheo man, who critically injured two teenage girls in a hit-and-run incident in Po‘ipu more than four months ago.
Airport parking to be tight over holiday period
LIHU‘E — A parking crunch is likely at the five busiest airports in Hawai‘i over the Thanksgiving holiday period, the state Department of Transportation said.
Awards handed out for Small Works Big Show exhibit
LIHU‘E — Michael Rollins was in disbelief on Friday night during the artists reception for the Small Works Big Show exhibit at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at Kukui Grove Center.
Kim Medeiros secures KAGRA All Around Cowgirl honor
PO‘IPU — Kim Medeiros was named All Around Cowgirl with 168 points, when the Kaua‘i All Girl Rodeo Association released its year-end winner listing on Monday to wrap up the 2023 season.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, November 22, 2023
OK, it’s wake up early on Saturday time … Debbie Yanagihara (she coordinates the monthly craft fairs at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center, where a lot of the early arrivals to Kaua‘i go while waiting for everyone else to wake up, and the Church of the Crossroads in Princeville) is presenting the Christmas Craft Fair (“Spread the news and joy!”) with nearly 50 vendors offering gift ideas and handmade craft items at Kaua‘i Veterans Center (check out Kaua‘i Veterans Museum, too) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information session to be held for teacher licensure program
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Community College is hosting a University of Hawai‘i (UH) College of Education information session for people who may be interested in learning about the UH statewide online teacher licensure programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
A note to our readers
LIHU‘E — The Thursday, Nov. 23, edition of The Garden Island will not be delivered via mail because the U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Obituaries for Wednesday, November 22, 2023
• Sixto Gandhi Agoto Sr. • Rodney Wade Oyamot • Magdalena Salcedo Polintang • Dorene Duterte Frey • Drew Kaleianaole Crowell • Chavit Elpidio S. Braceros • Justin Sebastian Bautista • Ernest S. Pabustan
HOOSER: The policy and politics of gratitude
Being thankful and celebrating our own good fortune comes with an obligation to reach out to help others.