CHRISTMAS FUND: Grandmother needs clothes for kids in her care
LIHUE — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 20, 204
The Christmas Ohana Night is tonight (did you see that fancy sign?) starting from 4:30 p.m. at the Grove Farm Homesteads Museum with some ol’ style (the term is “Plantation Days”) holiday fun, and “yummy” hot chocolate, and possibly a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Shopping center unveils holiday excitement plans
LIHUE — For the final weekend before Christmas, Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on the island, announced a full schedule of shopping, entertainment and holiday magic that started Thursday.
Hawaii State FCU opens scholarship applications
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, hereafter referred to as Hawaii State FCU, announced on Tuesday that the scholarship application period for its 2025 student scholarship program is open through the Feb. 28, 2025 deadline.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Hard-working family of 5 enjoy movie nights
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Helmet giveaway reaches North Shore kids
HANALEI — The Hanalei Safety Squad Helmet giveaway, in collaboration with the Hanalei Initiative, convened at Waioli Park, where a total of 55 helmets were distributed to children who signed the ‘I Love My Brain’ pledge.
Matson employee food drive benefit Nana’s House, Hale Hoomalu
NAWILIWILI — One of the reasons for success in the Matson employees’ food drive is because they are personally involved with Child and Family Service, said Matson Kauai District Manager Patrick Ono.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Optimistic mom creating safe, loving environment
LIHUE — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, December 18, 2024
How does a beekeeper and free dental services connect?
Classical Christmas plays Friday, Saturday
LIHUE — “A Classical Christmas” presented by Chamber Music Kauai will unfold on Friday and Saturday at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Waimea lighted parade gets bigger
The big Waimea Light Parade gets even bigger with the launch of the West Kauai Moolelo Festival on Saturday in Waimea town.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Single mother and four kids love making shell lei
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Family Wizard would help co-parents communicate
LIHUE — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 16, 2024
Winter Break doesn’t start until Friday, but the keiki were out in force starting with The Shops at Kukuiula Keiki Bash on Friday where they were running at breakneck speed between the different scavenger hunt stations.
Kupuna get Christmas meals
POIPU — The Sheraton Kauai Resort Banquet crew rolled out two additional tables into the banquet hall that was already filled to accommodate 160 people at the Third Kupuna Luncheon on Thursday.
Kauai Coffee resumes annual event
Coffee Kalikimaka was celebrated at the nation’s largest coffee plantation Saturday, as Kauai Coffee Company revived its holiday Open House at the site of the former McBryde Sugar.
ERSOY: Stem cell therapy is changing medicine (part 3)
Stem cells play a vital role in our bodies, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissues and maintaining our overall health.
ISLAND HISTORY: William Somerset Maugham’s Hawaiian sorcery tale
“Honolulu,” British author William Somerset Maugham’s (1874-1965) tale of sorcery, is written with such authenticity that one has the impression that Maugham based it on a firsthand account he’d heard while visiting Honolulu in 1916.
Somers Family Scholarship applications now open
LIHUE — A female student from the Westside can get an educational boost, announced the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter L-Hawaii.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Growing teenager could use some new clothes
LIHUE — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.