Key Clubs, Kiwanis hold Steak Fry fundraiser
PUHI — There were four pick up stations, and yet, the line of cars waiting on their Kiwanis of Kaua‘i Steak Fry plates congested at times, Sunday in front of Mark’s Place and Contemporary Flavors Catering.
Bali comes to Kaua‘i
KEKAHA — Ursuline Munar said her family was planning a trip to Bali, but the COVID-19 situation changed their plans, Sunday at the St. Theresa School.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 9, 2020
What? You missed the Prince Kuhio event at the Kaua‘i Museum (kudos to Chucky Boy Chock, Liyah Kama Drake [Kaylyn has her Third annual Keiki Fun Day and Burn Out Suicide event coming up Saturday, March 21 at Kapa‘a Beach Park.
Tavia Rapozo takes the next step
Tavia Rapozo of the Boys & Girls Club Lihu‘e clubhouse was selected the winner of the O‘ahu-Kaua‘i Youth of the Year competitive phase Sunday at the Aulani Disney Hawai‘i Resort on O‘ahu.
Rolling and ‘Roaring’ for the kids
Dana Murata, the state’s No. 1 female high school bowler, from Kapa‘a High, did not have a team to bowl with, but came to the 11th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Tournament Saturday night anyway.
Happy Camper for Sunday, March 8, 2020
Morgan Lopez and Dan King of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association Kaua‘i Chapter were super busy, helping host the Maison du Savoir event at Kaua‘i Community College (yes, Coach Ipo Yoshioka was there, along with Gary Elwood and his creative-media people), and then less than a day later, launched the 2020 Kaua‘i Visitor Industry Charity Walk festivities.
Celebrating Kaua‘i’s Prince Kuhio
Thomas Nizo helped Chad Pharis dig out whatever seating was available Saturday as people filled the main exhibit area of the Kaua‘i Museum.
Plastic prohibited
When the 2020 edition of the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair opens in August, there is a strong possibility there will be no plastic bottled water available, said Sandi Kato-Klutke of the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau.
HCT summer program accepting registrations
Registration for the Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre summer programs is now under way for both the Summer Stars program in Lihu‘e and the HCT West program at the historic Waimea Theatre.
Kapa‘a gains some valuable experience in loss to Kamehameha
Kapa‘a High School baseball coach Bryan Aiwohi isn’t concerned as much about wins and losses as he is getting his Warriors valuable playing time.
March Madness hits St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a
The winds could not stop St. Catherine School from hosting its first March Madness three-on-three outdoor basketball tournament Thursday on the school’s campus in Kapa‘a.
Hinamatsuri happiness
The Kaua‘i Japanese Cultural Society and the Kukui Grove Center celebrated Girls’ Day, Saturday with its annual Hinamatsuri, or Doll Festival, celebration.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 6, 2020
Congratulations and good luck to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School media instructor Kevin Matsunaga and his Student Television Network Conference delegates who will leave this weekend for the conference in Washington, D.C.
Maison du Savoir helps culinary students
Maison du Savoir, an event presented by the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association Kaua‘i Chapter, the American Culinary Federation Kaua‘i Chapter and Kaua‘i Community College culinary-arts program, was all about the students Wednesday at the college’s fine dining facility.
42 years of fun and helping
Mryvie Buster of Garden Island Federal Credit Union was thrilled to be able to next to Kelvin Moniz, executive director of the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank Thursday morning at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa.
Exploring the marine monument
LIHU‘E — Dr. Randy Kosaki, research coordinator for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, will be the first March First Friday speaker March 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Ocean Discovery center in Kukui Grove Center.
KIFB spring food drive kicks off
LIHU‘E — “We only have Vienna sausage,” said Nelson Acosta, one of the associates at Deja Vu Surf Hawai‘i at Kukui Grove Center.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 4, 2020
L. Shannon Graves and Maria were spending their last Island School Gala as its Head of School, and Alan King was glad the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation golf season is yet to open.
Celebration worthy of a prince
LIHU‘E — Students from the Punahou School’s Hawaiian Class mulled their gatherings from a morning-long tour of the facility, Tuesday in the courtyard of the Kaua‘i Museum.
Escalona tops Senior Golf
WAILUA — AJ Escalona finished with a net 2-under par 70, Saturday to take the A Flight of the Kaua‘i Seniors Golf Club Tournament that contested under windy and sometimes rainy conditions at the Wailua Golf Course.