Happy Camper for Friday, November 17, 2023
The University of Hawai‘i BeachBows are here for the Kaua‘i Invitational at Kalapaki Beach said Fonz Nartatez. And attendance to watch the collegiate level competition between Hawai‘i, Florida State and Cal Poly is free!
‘The Nutcracker’ plays on Dec. 2 and 9
LIHU‘E — Curtains for the third annual presentation of “The Nutcracker” will rise on Dec. 2 at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
UH volleyball tourney hits Kalapaki Beach
NAWILIWILI — The nationally ranked University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball team closes out it fall schedule with a highly anticipated trip to the Garden Island, states a UH press release.
Royal Sonesta, pink food help kick off 2024 Relay for Life
NAWILIWILI — Pink food, including dessert, generated the $4,933.60 contribution made on Tuesday to the American Cancer Society by the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort executive team.
St. Theresa School to host Turkey Trot on Saturday
LIHU‘E — This is a time for Turkey Trotters to delight as two Turkey Trot events appear in time for Thanksgiving.
Beetles wins big at year-end drags in Mana
MANA — Adam Beetles was a dual winner at the final drag races for the 2023 presented by the Garden Isle Racing Association at Kaua‘i Raceway Park in Mana.
Kaua‘i boys, Waimea girls top KIF All-Stars
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i High School boys air rifle team claimed the Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation championship along with the Waimea High School girls air rifle team following the 2023 KIF Air Rifle season.
Hawai‘i Children Theatre’s ‘Elf the Musical’ opens on Friday
LIHU‘E — Curtains to the Hawai‘i Children Theatre production “Elf the Musical” go up Friday evening at 7 p.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Kaua‘i Handworks Craft Fair is happening on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. (remember when the line used to wrap around the Elsie Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria?) to 1:30 p.m. at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, said Elena Camat of Elena’s Gourmet Kaua‘i Pretzel
KIF wrestlers get a taste of the 2024 season
LIHU‘E — Coming on the heels of the Young Guns Wrestling Clinic led by Jody Strittmatter, the post-clinic wrestling match and Kaua‘i Police Activities League wrestling championships on Saturday attracted a good number of participants to the old Kaua‘i High School gym.
Lihu‘e Patriots 12U team need help with travel expenses
KAPA‘A — The bubble for an undefeated season for the Lihu‘e Patriots 12 and Under tackle football team was popped on Sunday, when the team suffered a 14-6 loss to the Hanapepe Colts in a Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League game contested at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.
The Kaua‘i Marathon shares $25K with four groups
PO‘IPU — The 2024 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon is in the midst of planning for the 15th running of the marathon and half marathon that runs on Sept. 1 in Po‘ipu.
Last day to register for Thanksgiving lunch delivery is Nov. 13
KAPA‘A — The deadline for registering for home delivery of a Thanksgiving lunch presented by the Kapa‘a Interfaith Association is Nov. 13. People can register by calling either 808-3477 or 808-652-9393, states a flier posted at the All Saints Episcopal Church and Preschool.
Tickets available for high school football semifinal games
HANAPEPE — Tickets are now on sale for the First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School (HHSAA) Division II football championship semifinal game between No. 1 Waimea High School and No. 4 Roosevelt High School in Hanapepe on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Monday, November 13, 2023
Ed Kawamura (Senate President Ron Kouchi teased him about the “strong connection” with TGI) said he told his boys they could open Kawamura Farm Enterprises after the veterans observance on Saturday.
91-year-old Florence Labrador Artigago finally honored for her service
HANAPEPE — When 91-year-old Florence Labrador Artigago and her son Kimo came to Kaua‘i, the trip was intended to visit her older brother who is 93 years old.
Legislators get firsthand look at projects on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Members of the House Finance Committee and the Kauai legislative team recently visited the Garden Island to view firsthand several projects and programs, which are supported by the Hawai‘i Legislature.
A study of Zen on Nov. 18
HANAPEPE — The Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji announced on Monday that registration for its half-day retreat — “Zen Retreat: Unlocking the Heart Sutra” — is available now online at www.eventbrite.com or by visiting Soto Zen Temple’s website at www.kauaisotozen.org.
Bringing awareness to hunger and homelessness
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Council Chair Mel Rapozo, one of more than a handful of representatives of groups seeking solutions to hunger and homeless, said on Thursday that although November is recognized as being Homeless and Hunger Awareness Month — homeless and hunger awareness should be every day.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 11, 2023
Tickets for the First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinal football game, featuring the top seeded and defending Division II state champion Waimea High School playing at Hanapepe Stadium, go on sale online at www.gofan.co/hhsaa (you have to search for the Waimea game) starting Sunday after noon …