Happy Camper for Monday, December 23, 2024
Christmas Eve is as special as Christmas Day for many people. And in the little parish in Eleele, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Christmas Eve will see the presentation of “E Po Hemolele” by the church’s Kumu Ola Children’s Choir on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m.
Today is last day for free dental clinic
Today is the last day of a free dental clinic, but organizer Dr. Janie Yoo of the Kauai Eye Institute announced a free vision screening event on Thursday.
Year of the Forest Birds closes with hope
HONOLULU — As the days for 2024 count down, “Makahiki o na Manu Nahele: Year of the Forest Birds,” the year-long celebration and awareness campaign of Hawaiian forest birds comes to a close following the proclamation by Gov. Josh Green in January.
Finding New Year at the markets
“What? I missed Christmas?” said Jessika Cristobal of the Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Salts. “I’m going to be a Christmas Tree .
High surf warning through Monday morning
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kauai and Niihau through 6 a.m., Monday. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
‘Too Much Life’ airs at KCC Performing Arts Center
PUHI — The movie premiere of “Too Much Life” will be held Dec. 28 at the Kauai Community College starting at 6:30 p.m.
Keiki Bash is part of the holidays
POIPU — The Keiki Bash last Friday brought families together for a night of fun activities while helping the Kauai Independent Food Bank with its holiday fundraising efforts at The Shops at Kukuiula.
Free dental clinics continue
LIHUE — About 100 volunteers turned out on Friday to welcome and assist patients that stopped by to take advantage of the free dental clinic set up at the Island Comfort Air Conditioning and Heating Co. building on Rice Street.
Voyagers, Menehune girls hoops tied at 2-0
KAPAA — Waimea High School and Island School girls basketball teams picked up their second consecutive wins, and the Junior Varsity program made its inaugural appearance on the floor on Tuesday during the Kauai Interscholastic Federation girls basketball games that were contested at Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapaa and the new Kauai High School gymnasium.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 20, 204
The Christmas Ohana Night is tonight (did you see that fancy sign?) starting from 4:30 p.m. at the Grove Farm Homesteads Museum with some ol’ style (the term is “Plantation Days”) holiday fun, and “yummy” hot chocolate, and possibly a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
County council celebrates waterman Nick Beck
LIHUE — Nick Beck received the Kauai County Council’s commendation during the Wednesday council meeting for his induction into the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Waterman Hall of Fame.
Drs. Paul, Janie Yoo celebrate openings
LIHUE — Drs. Paul and Janie Yoo celebrated the opening Monday of Kauai Dental Studio and Kauai Eye Institute, located at the back entrance to the former Kukui Grove Cinema.
Shopping center unveils holiday excitement plans
LIHUE — For the final weekend before Christmas, Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on the island, announced a full schedule of shopping, entertainment and holiday magic that started Thursday.
Hawaii State FCU opens scholarship applications
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, hereafter referred to as Hawaii State FCU, announced on Tuesday that the scholarship application period for its 2025 student scholarship program is open through the Feb. 28, 2025 deadline.
Voyager girls finish strong at the Kauai Interscholastic Federation paddling regatta
NAWILIWILI — Although no run times were available for the Varsity Girls division, Island School girls claimed victory on Saturday during the second Kauai Interscholastic Federation long-distance regatta held at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor.
Matson employee food drive benefit Nana’s House, Hale Hoomalu
NAWILIWILI — One of the reasons for success in the Matson employees’ food drive is because they are personally involved with Child and Family Service, said Matson Kauai District Manager Patrick Ono.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
How does a beekeeper and free dental services connect?
Voyagers, Menehune take Kauai Interscholastic Federation girls basketball openers
LIHUE — No one on Monday night knew how long it has been since Island School fielded a girls basketball team.
Classical Christmas plays Friday, Saturday
LIHUE — “A Classical Christmas” presented by Chamber Music Kauai will unfold on Friday and Saturday at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Waimea lighted parade gets bigger
The big Waimea Light Parade gets even bigger with the launch of the West Kauai Moolelo Festival on Saturday in Waimea town.