F-O-R-T! Dan Fort and his family wait on the Kauai Kim Chee pizza on Saturday, April 19, 2025, during the Grove Farm Market at the Puhi park open field where Child and Family Service and its family centers, Nana’s House and Hale Hoomalu will present the Ohana Fun Fair on Sunday from 10 a.m.
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Tina Galicinao, Victor Motilla and Agatha Baird of the Grand Hyatt Kauai front desk get a breather from checking in guests to “The World of Hyatt” on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, when the Poipu resort presented more than $20,000 to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
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A group of associates from the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa are ready to greet the bus containing 34 students and two teachers from the ClimbHI Leadership, Exploration and Inspire event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Now that the Easter Bunny has come and gone, it’s time for koinobori, or the carp banners that fly during Children’s Day (it used to be known as Boys Day, just as Girls Day was on March 3, or the third day of the third month). The koi symbolize wishes for children to grow up strong, healthy and capable, just as the koi swims against the currents to get upriver.
Now that the Easter Bunny has come and gone, it’s time for koinobori, or the carp banners that fly during Children’s Day (it used to be known as Boys Day, just as Girls Day was on March 3, or the third day of the third month). The koi symbolize wishes for children to grow up strong, healthy and capable, just as the koi swims against the currents to get upriver.
The Kapaia Foundation will host its koinobori from April 28 until May 28 in remembrance of old Kapaia town that supported nearly 600 families. Sponsors, either individuals, families or businesses, are invited to get sponsor koinobori to join the field of 600 koi that decorate the valley surrounding the historic swinging bridge. Sizes from 12 inches to 60 inches are available.
Hint: The vision of colorful koi flying in the valley, and the available landscape enhancements, make a nice setting for Christmas cards … you provide the camera.
The day before the koi take to the air in Kapaia Valley, the Child and Family Service, its family centers Nana’s House and Hale Hoomalu present the Ohana Fun Festival on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The free event at the Puhi park open field (yes, it’s the same place where the Grove Farm Market takes place on Saturdays) will feature a day of rides, food, crafts and activities for the entire family.
Happy Earth Day (it was celebrated on April 22) to everyone … The Friends of Lydgate Park and Kamalani Playground hosts its annual Earth Day cleanup this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until lunch or 1 p.m.
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Dennis Fujimoto can be reached at 245-0453 or at dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
