Drag racers support Kaua‘i women with donation
LIHU‘E — The Garden Isle Racing Association grabbed some attention on Wednesday when a pair of race-ready cars — the No. 1 and No. 2 cars of the Super Pro class from the Ladies Night races on Aug. 12 — rumbled into the Wilcox Medical Center parking lot and came to a stop outside the south entrance to the medical center.
Happy Camper for Friday, August 25, 2023
The Kaua‘i Robotics Alliance presents its 2023 Robotics Expo on Saturday, with no admission charge, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center, close to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School in Puhi.
The Kaua‘i Marathon takes off on Sept. 3
PO‘IPU — The Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon is back on Sept. 3, and deadline for online registration at www.thekauaimarathon.com is 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 30.
Sato earns Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award
LIHU‘E — Kiwanis California-Nevada-Hawai‘i Gov. Valarie Brown-Klingelhoeffer was like other dignitaries, arriving in Hawai‘i because of the seriousness of the wildfires that plagued Maui and parts of the Big Island.
Blessing ceremony held for new Kaua‘i High School gym
“Don’t step on the hardwood floors,” said state Department of Education Kaua‘i Complex Area Superintendent Daniel Hamada on Monday afternoon.
Kaua‘i food banks helping Maui
Kaua‘i’s two food banks — Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank (KIFB) — are hosting two separate food collections on Saturday that will benefit their respective organizations and victims of recent wildfires, primarily Maui residents.
Namolokama strong at Mick Callahan Memorial
Namolokama Canoe Club teams made a strong showing on Saturday, including claiming the top overall spot, at the Namolokama O’Hanalei Canoe Club Mick Callahan Memorial long distance canoe race held at Hanalei.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity is offering CPR certification and first aid training (how many of you need this for work?), and AED classes on Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e.
‘Cinderella’ going to 57th annual Terno Ball
PO‘IPU — Cinderella, or more accurately, the winner of The Cinderella Project is going to the 57th annual Terno Ball presented by the Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club on Sept. 23 at Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa.
OZone breaks the Bonjolea II win streak at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club race
NAWILIWILI HARBOR — OZone pulled off a surprise win over Bonjolea II during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Short Series Race No. 3 at Nawiliwili Harbor on Thursday, Aug. 17.
Na Koa Kupuna get first win in 70s Division softball
LIHU‘E — There was no other opportunity for Na Koa Kupuna to pick up a “W” as the Kaua‘i Senior Softball League’s 70s Division closed out its 2023 season on Saturday with a doubleheader at Isenberg Park.
Kapa‘a Warriors takes 63-7 win over St. Louis II
KAPA‘A — The Kapa‘a High School Warriors football team enjoyed an explosive second half on Saturday to wrap up a 63-7 victory over the Saint Louis II squad in a non-league preseason contest played at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex stadium.
Happy Camper for Monday, August 21, 2023
Zaylee Doi Desmarais (how many remember when BEAT Athletica started three years ago?) is the latest volunteer with the Memory Keepers rummage sale (Pat Gonsalves and Rose Manago said it’s been 18 years now!) that had a line snaking from the entrance of the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center towards Isenberg Park when the fundraising effort for Walk to End Alzheimer’s opened on Saturday morning.
12U softball state champs feted
The Diamonds SC Kaua‘i softball team earned the championship at the 2023 12U-A Softball Hawai‘i State Tournament Championship on O‘ahu earlier this summer.
Kaua‘i High defeats Viewpoint School 20-6
Viewpoint School, a private school in Calabasas, California with an enrollment of 1,2oo students, had its chances on Friday against host Kaua‘i High School at Vidinha Stadium.
Hundreds celebrate cancer survivors in Lihu‘e
The weather cooperated on Saturday afternoon at the north Vidinha Stadium soccer fields, as the orographic precipitation was held to the mountains and a cooling wind bathed the hundreds of people who joined cancer survivors in celebrating their victories, efforts of caregivers, and raising funds to continue the fight against cancer at the American Cancer Society Kaua‘i Relay For Life.
Garden Isle Quilters Quilt Exhibit and Sale opens
LIHU‘E — What kind of quilt does the “Sweet Lady of Waihole” have at her home?
Happy Camper for Saturday, August 19, 2023
Kudos, Representative Jill Tokuda, Hawai‘i District 2, and her staff (David Taga was a fill-in for the Big Island staffer) on hosting the Tokuda In Your Town event that allowed people, who were unable to participate in the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce luncheon with the congresswoman.
2023 Kaua‘i United Way Campaign goal is $600,000
PO‘IPU — While a lot of Kaua‘i minds and hearts are wrapped up with the Maui disaster, there are people on Kaua‘i who need the services and help being provided by the Kaua‘i United Way network of more than 20 partners, said Kaua‘i United Way Executive Director Lori Almarza on Wednesday.
Grove Farm presents scholarship recipients for 2023
LIHU‘E — Hope Newton, a graduate of Waimea High School, said she would be leaving for school on Thursday, Aug. 17, during a Grove Farm reception at Puakea Grill on Wednesday, Aug. 16.