Happy Camper for Sunday, March 19, 2023
Kudos, Mark Perriello, Rose Ramos Benzel (mahalo for the heads-up) of the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce, and Leland Kahawai of First Hawaiian Bank for coordinating the Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa (there’s just a few more night remaining in March to view the blue illumination supporting cancer awareness at the resort’s main lobby atrium).
Happy Camper for Friday, March 18, 2023
The hamsa (a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and the Middle East commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings) somewhat resembles a shaka, said artist Rachel Hospodar, who has three pieces juried in the Kaua‘i Society of Artists Spring Show that is open through the end of the month at KSA gallery at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Japanese visitor was mesmerized by the jig being performed by the Showtime Characters leprechaun on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 13, 2023
Dickie Chang (everyone wants to know about your Chinese restaurant) served as the emcee on Saturday during the Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union annual membership meeting (that’s why the Fun and Kwazy rides and inflatable house were at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center, Bridget Orsatelli), where Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami joined the credit union’s family of staff, board members and volunteers in enjoying lunch and watching a lot of the sold-out audience’s members get prizes.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 11, 2023
Artist Patrice Pendarvis (she’s already got two pieces juried for the current Kaua‘i Society of Artists Spring Show, which runs from March 4-31 at Kukui Grove Center) said she’ll donate 10 percent of the “Elements” art show pieces to the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation scholarships through the end of March.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 10, 2023
Thank you Balanced customer Judy (she also shops at the Pau Hana Market) for offering to pay for The Happy Camper to join Katie Reed, the CEO and co-founder of Balanced.com during the online exercise group’s (they’re based in New York) get acquainted offer that Laurie Ho said Balanced bought a bunch of Elmer’s Farm produce to give away during the Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove Center.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Congratulations, Principal Jason Yoshida, the King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School staff and the East Kaua‘i Lions Club on a great spaghetti plate event!
Happy Camper for Monday, March 6, 2023
Jakki Nelson said Jim Saylor is very pleased that Fast Company picked up its third win in three races during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Jerry McKenna Memorial, Race No. 4, and he didn’t need the PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet for those who need to know what “PHRF” means) handicap for this race.
Happy Camper for Sunday, March 5, 2023
Mahalo, and kudos to Denise Ching of O‘ahu Publications Inc. (they’re the parent company of The Garden Island), Chris and Liesel Edis of Australia on the most current marketing suggestions and making the most of The ADvantage Club.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 3, 2023
Mahalo, and congratulations, Nathan Wood and the ‘ohana, on the new, 8,000-square-foot building that Shelley Paik of the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (Scott Sato was getting nervous about talking behind the microphone) described as “off the grid.”
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Wayne Medeiros starts a new page today (good thing we only had wind-blown scattered showers on Tuesday) as he starts his retirement following more than 30 years with Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e. Shirley Simbre-Medeiros (and where were all those musical kupuna?) was at the shopping center on Wayne’s last day. Happy retirement, Wayne!
Happy Camper for Monday, February 27, 2023
Kudos to Thomas Nizo, Puni Patrick and the scores of volunteers from the historic Waimea Theatre Foundation that presented the 46th Waimea Town Celebration, rain or shine, over the past eight days. Carlina Vea (she’s always at the Kekaha July Fourth celebration!) had a family reunion from all over to help celebrate the heritage of Waimea town!
Happy Camper for Sunday, February 26, 2023
In the land where the red lilikoi is blooming and everyone went chasing green, mahalo, Mr. Ajimura (curly koa), for that unique mango that’s just right for eating (gotta wait until after Friday Art Night in Hanapepe to fully savor the half-ripe goodness).
Happy Camper for Friday, February 24, 2023
Wayne Medeiros was glad the Kona low brought rain mostly on Monday at Kukui Grove Center. Wayne is starting his final week of work before retiring at the end of this week. Happy retirement, Wayne!
Happy Camper for Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Kudos and mahalo, Sarah Tochiki and the Kaua‘i Community College Orchestra, for the Sunday presentation of appropriate Presidents’ Day music at the Kukui Grove Center food court in Lihu‘e that was filled with lunchgoers, a few even succumbing to the strains of “The Chicken Dance” to get involved. Sarah said she’ll be back with the KCC Jazz Ensemble on the next presentation that has no date set.
Happy Camper for Monday, February 20, 2023
Edie Ignacio Neumiller (she went to the Deslynn Jaquias book signing at Dark Horse Coffee in Koloa on Sunday!) scored a couple of jewel tone tops from the Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala pop-up that closed Sunday afternoon.
Happy Camper for Sunday, February 19, 2023
Kudos, Tom Freestone (never saw Kellie Hines, and Hua Duncan was off-island) and the Ocean Course at Hokuala on hosting the 46th John Burns Intercollegiate golf tournament that played through pretty rainy conditions … loved Tom’s wheels he used to check out the action at the 16th hole.
Happy Camper for Friday, February 17, 2023
Who is the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year?
Happy Camper for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Kudos, Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala, on announcing the halau’s intention of participating in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition.
Happy Camper for Monday, February 13, 2023
“I’m part Irish, so I get excited about St. Patrick’s Day,” said Laura Cristobal Andersland of The Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Salts. “The Salty Wahine partnered with Aunty Lilikoi to offer the special St. Patrick’s Day combination of the seasoning for corned beef, and the mustard.”