Spectra Fest starts Tuesday in Koloa
KOLOA — Starting Tuesday, and centered around the Koloa Village, the inaugural Spectra Fest is slated to transform Kaua‘i’s South Shore into a vibrant canvas that merges art and urban life, said Noah Gordines of CreativeMornings Honolulu.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 25, 2024
Chef Judy Capertina of Haole Girl Island Sweets was off-island on Friday, but Chef Judy’s stand alone croissant shop (with coffee!) and a store is within walking distance of the new Garden Island Federal Credit Union, Kapa‘a Branch. Who could resist a visit?
Celebrating the ‘People’s Prince’
PO‘IPU — People around the island took time out to celebrate the March 26, 1871, birthday of Prince Jonah Kalaniana‘ole Pi‘ikoi and his lifelong legacy of advocating and caring for the people of Hawai‘i.
ERSOY: How to get most benefit from exercise (part 1)
Around 64 million Americans have a gym membership, but statistics show that as many as 65 percent of them get some form of injury.
ISLAND HISTORY: Joseph Lovell, kama‘aina forefather of Kaua‘i’s Lovell ‘ohana
Joseph Lovell (1806-1886), the forefather of Kaua‘i’s Lovell ‘ohana, was born in England.
Kaua‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom
HONOLULU — Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations focused on improving residents’ access to technology, and health and well–being, are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom.
Lee, Kauakahi and Amina close this year’s EKK series
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou will close its 41st season on Monday by featuring three pivotal Hawaiian music artists at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 23, 2024
There are only two Thursdays remaining to take in the National Tropical Botanical Garden Florilegium exhibit at the NTBG Botanical Laboratory in Kalaheo … the ‘ohi‘a (NTBG in partnership with the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee is giving away ‘ohi‘a seedlings as part of its Grow Aloha program on April 20) was not cooperating.
Births for Friday, March 22, 2024
• Cyrus-Frank Kananimalamalama Kachi Emproso • Atarah Elenbeth Apalla Caban • Raen Hisayo Akama • Saila Mahina Dane • Archer-James Kamaehuikawekiu Matsuto Medeiros Mukai • Clemente August Francisco Harper • Hali’a Pomaika’i Kai’ O Lani Soares
PACT Act enrollment coming to Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System said there will be a PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) registration and community call on March 27-28 at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway.
Let the egg hunt begin at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
KUKUI‘ULA — Easter Egg hunting will take place in conjunction with the weekly Culinary Market experience on March 27 at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Bunny House scheduled through Easter at the Kukui Grove Center
LIHU‘E — Keiki were everywhere on Tuesday during the regular Toddler Tuesday programming at Kukui Grove Center. And so were the bunnies.
Helicopter to drop 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday
LIHU‘E — A helicopter will drop at least 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields, as Hope Collective Church brings fun, love and hope to adults and keiki to the entire island of Kaua‘i during the Easter season.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jock Goodman of Jock’s Photography (nah, he’s got silver jewelry and more, too!) wanted to know on Sunday why don’t you iron your clovers at the Beach House craft fair.
Kamakai the humpback is here!
LIHU‘E — Kamakai, a life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale, is ready for the spring break that started when school let up on Friday.
Prince Kuhio commemorative event takes place Saturday
PO‘IPU — Dan Funamura, of Po‘ipu, was aware of Prince Kuhio and the Prince Kuhio Park on Sunday, as he enjoyed the hospitality of a Thai farmer family set up on the makai edge of the park on the same date The Beach House Restaurant was hosting more than 50 vendors at its monthly craft fair.
School counselor leads like Duke
PUHI — The assembly at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Friday was labeled “Lead Like Duke” after the school had viewed the film “Waterman,” which documents Duke Kahanamoku’s legacy of changing the community and the world through his swimming and water safety initiatives.
Births for Monday, March 18, 2024
• Gabby Akahikamalani Lum-Kahepuu • Ryzo Pomaika‘ihiwahiwamaikalani Lee • Livianna Rose Kahenali’iokamaile Achuara • Koa Andrew River Gerrettie • Zhavia Alana-Marie Charles
Happy Camper for Monday, March 18, 2024
How many of you know when Santa Claus has his birthday?
ISLAND HISTORY: Old-time assistant Lihu‘e postmaster Yoshiake ‘Dick’ Hiramoto
Yoshiake ‘Dick’ Hiramoto (1902-1976), the son of Japanese immigrants Seijiro and Samayo Hiramoto, was born at Lihu‘e Plantation’s Kilipaki Camp, once located opposite the plantation’s sugar mill on what is now Haleko Road.