Stories by The Garden Island

CHRISTMAS FUND: Man seeks assistance with housing

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.

Free wrestling clinic on Friday

LIHU‘E — Wrestling coach Jody Strittmatter, also the director of the Young Guns Wrestling Club, will lead a free half-day wrestling clinic on Friday at the old Kaua‘i High School gym.

Vendor opportunities at benefit rodeo

PO‘IPU — The Hawai‘i High School Rodeo Association, Kaua‘i District will host its first benefit rodeo on Nov. 24 and 25 at the CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipu.

Free dementia care workshop on Wednesday

LIHU‘E — A free workshop on Wednesday will help caregivers with loved ones suffering from dementia how to better understand the condition and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviors.

Leong ‘ohana coming to Po‘ipu

PO‘IPU — Alexander & Baldwin announced that the grand opening of Leong’s Market and Grill at The Shops at Kukui‘ula will be on Nov. 15.

Learn the art of kahili for free

HANAPEPE — Kahili, or Royal Hawaiian featherwork, creators can learn, create and take home their own kahili on Saturday at the free Kahili workshop at Hanapepe Public Library starting at 9 a.m.

Free dementia care workshop on Wednesday

LIHU‘E — A free workshop on Wednesday will help caregivers with loved ones suffering from dementia how to better understand the condition and learn skills to deal with challenging behaviors.