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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January is mu‘umu‘u month
LAWAI — Shannon Hiramoto, of Machinemachine, has long been an advocate of January being the month of celebrating the mu‘umu‘u, a garment that has a long and colorful history in Hawai‘i.
Warriors fall to Wildcats in semifinal football game
KONA, Hawai‘i — Kapa‘a High School football, the reigning Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football champions, lost 37-19 to the Konawaena Wildcats on Saturday night in Kona.
KIF announces football All-Stars
LIHU‘E — Waimea High School’s Kameron Apilado, who carried the ball 11 times for 73 yards on Saturday during Waimea’s 13-10 edge over Roosevelt at Hanapepe Stadium, was named to the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation Football All-Stars roster as the Offensive Player of the Year.
KEDB helps freshmen look ahead
LIHU‘E — About 250 freshmen students at Kaua‘i High School had an enlightening time on Monday during the third Career Exploration Fair presented by the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) with support from several sponsors.
The Festival of Lights returns for holidays
LIHU‘E — Work on the 27th annual Festival of Lights starts on Monday when retired and off-duty personnel work alongside volunteers from the utility companies to install LED lights from Ace Housemart on the trees in the park fronting the historic County Building using Genies and Man-Lifts donated by Service Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals.
Candles and lanterns for the holidays
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Hospice announced its two holiday campaigns — the candle lighting memorial at three different locations and the 4th annual Lanterns of Love that will be on display for the public to enjoy at its Pahe‘e Street offices starting in mid-December.
Happy Camper for Monday, Novemeber 20, 2023
Becky Komaki said one of the westside farmers growing sweet potatoes had a recipe so she’s trying it out, having loaves of sweet potato bread alongside banana bread and other goodies (kalua pig wrap?) during the Kaua‘i Handworks craft fair.
Lihu‘e Pats first in 2 KPWFL divisions
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League announced the annual Shrine Bowl games will take place on Nov. 26.
Special teams lead Waimea to win; will face the No. 2 seed Kamehameha Schools-Maui
HANAPEPE — Waimea High School kicker Shayden Ranis Alameda Dela Cruz hit a 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to break a tie and propel the Mehehune to a 13-10 win over the Roosevelt Rough Riders in a First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinal contest at Hanapepe Stadium on Saturday.
Koloa School fundraiser launches on Black Friday
PO‘IPU — The launch of the Koloa Elementary School Holiday Bags fundraiser is just a part of the Black Friday deals and special promotions that will take place at The Shops at Kukui‘ula from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, commonly known as Black Friday.
Two food banks distribute enough for more than 500 individuals, families
PUHI — A car-less individual clutched his placard for food and silently joined traffic directors during the food distribution taking place at the Kaua‘i Community College parking lot on Saturday.
‘100 Entertainments of Kaua‘i’ decades in the making
LIHU‘E — Following a successful Kaua‘i Historical Society (KHS) book launch, the latest book, “100 Entertainments of Kaua‘i” by Tambi Larsen, is available “at local retailers on the island from Koke‘e to Hanalei,” said Pam Chock of the Kaua‘i Historical Society.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 18, 2023
Tina Albao of the Boys and Girls Club, Kaua‘i was so enamored with the holiday decorations at the Hawai‘iUSA Federal Credit Union, Kaua‘i, she didn’t want to leave.
Food banks holding distribution events
LIHU‘E — The two food banks on the island of Kaua≠i will be holding food distribution events over the next couple of days.