Grove Farm Museum visit turns back time
LIHU‘E — Hard ice was the perfect answer to the comment by receptionists of being “Where’s the wind?” and “too hot” on Saturday when the Grove Farm Museum hosted its ‘Ohana Day, or as the sign fronting its location on Nawiliwili Road said, “Free Day at the museum.”
‘Ohana Fit Fest registration deadline coming up
PRINCEVILLE — Participants in the ‘Ohana Fit Fest Obstacle Fun Run/Walk still have time for an opportunity to earn a sunset tour for two at the Makai Golf Club by registering for the event presented by the Kaua‘i North Shore Community Foundation by Sept. 22.
Kaua‘i Humane Society’s ‘Paws for Celebration’ scheduled
KIPU — The Kaua‘i Humane Society announces its 18th annual fundraiser, “Paws for Celebration,” on Sept. 30 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. at its shelter to benefit the animals, and celebrate the KHS’s accomplishments and vision for the future of Kaua‘i’s animals.
Developing a plan in case of disaster on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — In the aftermath of the Maui disaster, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami thanked the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) team for helping the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency develop its Emergency Operations Plan Re-Write and Hurricane Shelter Assessment.
Happy Camper for Saturday, September 16, 2023
Happy “10 Years in Beer” anniversary to Jim Guerber, Larry Feinstein (he wasn’t fishing at the yacht races) and all the fine hands at the Kaua‘i Beer Company,
Swim Kaua‘i Aquatics shine on Maui, council honors team
LIHU‘E — Swim Kaua‘i Aquatics, coaches and 14 of its swimmers earned congratulatory certificates from the Kaua‘i County Council for outstanding and sometimes record-breaking achievements at the 2023 Hawaiian Swimming Long Course Age Group State Championship Meet held in Kihei, Maui, from July 14-17.
Happy Camper for Friday, September 15, 2023
Melissa McFerrin Warrack, of Kukui Grove Center, said Small Fry, located adjacent to the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery, is already decked out in Halloween decoration because an off-island publication wants to interview the owner, who is from Waimea.
Kapa‘a, Waimea take KIF volleyball openers
KAPA‘A — The Kapa‘a High School and Waimea High School girls volleyball teams swept their matches on Tuesday night, when the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation opened its 2023 fall season at Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea and Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapa‘a.
Kaua‘i county joins state in raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i joined the rest of the state and world on Wednesday to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Small window opening to help with Maui fire relief
KAPA‘A — The 20-foot shipping container is coming to Benjamin Kuhaulua’s backyard on Sept. 28, said the Kapa‘a resident living close to the Church of Latter Day Saints in Kapa‘a.
Bonjolea II wins race 2 of the NYC Gene Wells Memorial Series
NAWILIWILI HARBOR — Bonjolea II, skippered by Bonnie Tiffany, took off in the “light” wind and never looked back during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Gene Wells Memorial Series, Race No. 2 at Nawiliwili Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 7.
Lihu‘e wins 3 at Pop Warner jamboree
HANAPEPE — The name change for the Lihu‘e Pop Warner Association was a good luck charm for the Lihu‘e Patriots, who claimed a trio of victories on Sunday during the Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League Jamboree at Hanapepe Stadium.
SBA Recovery Center opens in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — The U.S. Small Business Administration partnered with the Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center to open an SBA Disaster Assistance and Business Recovery Center on Monday in the former Otsuka’s Furniture building on Kuhio Highway in Kapa‘a.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Kudos, Jean Souza (do you realize that clouds are good indicators of natural disasters?) and the Kaua‘i Ocean Discovery for having the Cloud Charts and free COVID-19 tests (how many people stopped for theirs after the DMV ran out of their supply?) during the 9/11 National Day of Service (and Remembrance).
Voyager girls, Raider boys take preseason cross-country races
PUHI — Just six points separated the Kaua‘i High School girls cross-country runners from Island School when the Voyagers hosted a preseason “practice” run on Saturday.
Hundreds pause to reflect on service and sacrifices
LIHU‘E — Several hundred people spent part of their day reflecting on the 9/11 tragedy with members of the Kaua‘i Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and other service organization members on Monday during the special 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance at Kukui Grove Center.
Sign up for Kaua‘i Middle School Cross-Country Championship Race
LIHU‘E — Run Club Kaua‘i announced the Kaua‘i Middle School Cross-Country Championship Race on Oct. 20 at the Island School campus, where the first Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation preseason cross-country races were held.
Happy Camper for Monday, September 11, 2023
Auri Oshiro (she was helping mom Cher on Saturday during the pop-up at Kukui Grove Center) said Halloween is her favorite time of the year because of all the candy.
Warriors hold off Menehune 31-22
HANAPEPE — A punt return for a touchdown and a bad Menehune snap was the difference on Saturday night, as Kapa‘a defeated Waimea 31-22 in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation high school football game at Hanapepe Stadium.
Homecoming week nears for Kaua‘i High
LIHU‘E — The collaborative efforts by Kaua‘i High School students and Kukui Grove Center on Saturday during its monthly movie night served as an opportunity for the school to unveil its homecoming plans for this year’s celebration that runs from Sept. 18-23.