Happy Camper for Saturday, December 14, 2024
Pattie Krebs of Organize My Mess was a popular stop during the Kauai Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting that was sponsored by Wilcox Health at the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort on Thursday night.
County’s Employee Council angels fly
LIHUE — Every present will have a recipient, said Salvation Army Lt. Nalu Faasavalu on Friday as he watched the pile of packaged “gifts” grow at the Moikeha Building during the Angel Tree final collection day.
Santa letters accepted on North Shore
HANALEI — From the North Shore to the North Pole, the Santa mailbox is now open at Wainiha Country Market.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 13, 2024
Kudos to the Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Laurie Yoshida, and Stephanie Iona of the Kekaha Agriculture Association for hosting the sold-out Pau Hana event on Tuesday where the island’s legislative team was joined by newly elected Big Island Mayor Kimo Alameda and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Special needs son could use sensory toys
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.
Ohana FitFest raises $20K for schools
PRINCEVILLE — The 11th annual Ohana FitFest in Princeville raised $20,000 in proceeds, organizers have announced.
GIFCU gives more than gift cards
LIHUE — Tessa Belardo of the Department of Education could not help herself on Wednesday when she saw the 26 big bags of household items that were laid out on the tables.
Heroes and Helpers enjoy shopping spree
LIHUE — The U.S. Coast Guard was one of the true heroes on Wednesday during the 2024 Target Heroes and Helpers shopping spree for 75 selected children.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Household supplies appreciated by young couple
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.
Winter concerts this weekend
LIHUE — The Kauai Chorale winter concerts will take place on Saturday from 6 p.m., and on Sunday from 2 p.m. at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center located adjacent to the YMCA pool on Nuhou Street.
Motorcycle riders help Boys & Girls Club
LIHUE — Harold Rosa of the Sons of Kauai motorcycle hui said Sunday was the late Russell Haluapo’s day.
Births for Wednesday, December 11, 2024
• Reina Elodia Pascua Cruz • KyzerRyze Hasegawa • Vera Henriques • Haunani Kekamakamae Pa-Garcia • Emerson Quinn Calipjo Kaneshiro • Leilani Ogawa • Hypatia Kailani Legacy Ishida
Happy Camper for Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Kilauea Kalikimaka (mahalo for the invitation, Gary Pacheco!) is just part of Kauai Kalikimaka and how the Garden Island celebrates the season, mele mele.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Formerly homeless family needs help
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.
Kauai Economic Opportunity to mark 60 years
LIHUE — Kauai’s Economic Opportunity Inc. will mark an impressive milestone in 2025, celebrating 60 years of helping Kauai residents resolve disputes through effective mediation.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Young couple looking for items for new baby
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.
Marriott donates 2,645 pounds of food
NAWILIWILI — People need food, Kauai Independent Food Bank Executive Director Kelvin Moniz told a group of Kauai Marriott Beach Club associates, including Manager Sherri Sanchez Holcomb, Wednesday when the Marriott group arrived with three truckloads of food.
A Kilauea Kalikimaka on the North Shore
KILAUEA — The North Shore community gathered this past weekend to celebrated the 10th annual Kilauea Christmas Concert.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Artist has found a home, needs household items, food
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 9, 2024
Mahalo, Gary Pacheco for the invitation to Kilauea Kalikimaka on Saturday where the beneficiary is the group working to improve the Plantation Park, the small location where previous Kilauea Kalikimaka were held … no wonder they call Gary the mayor of Kilauea.