Easter egg hunters let loose in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — More than 1,000 keiki, their parents and siblings braved the threatening showers on Friday morning to participate in the event labeled “Hawai‘i’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt” at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 29, 2024
Kudos, congratulations and mahalo to Noah and Lauryn Gordines for bringing Spectra Fest (that Adobe workshop sounded interesting if there was no Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation event to attend …
North Shore pancakes and hula are back
KILAUEA — The Kaua‘i North Shore Lions Club is bringing back its popular pancake breakfast following a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanamatsuri takes place on April 7
LIHU‘E — The birth of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni is on April 8, and the week starting April 1 is called Hanamatsuri Week, states a proclamation issued by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami to members of the Kaua‘i Buddhist Council and associated temple members at the Lihu‘e Civic Center, Mo‘ikeha Building on Monday.
Murals sprout around Koloa town as a result of Spectra Fest 2024
KOLOA — A collaborative effort between art and music groups gave birth to a variety of murals dotting walls around Koloa town.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Congratulations, Tomoko Ouchi (her kitty is depicted on this year’s Kaua‘i Society of Artists promotional poster!) on earning two awards — the People’s Choice Award and the special Steve Lim Award (also deemed “Best in Show” by KSA) — for her “Sumo Ramblings Vol. 4” piece.
‘Six Degrees of Separation’ opens Friday at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
PUHI — Tickets for the opening show of John Guare’s “Six Degrees of Separation” presented by the Kaua‘i Community Players on Good Friday at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse are sold out, according to the Kaua‘i Community Players’ website.
Easter Egg Project happening in Kekaha on Sunday
KEKAHA — Keiki from ages 1 through 12 years old are invited to participate in the free Easter Egg Project that will take place at Kekaha Ball Field, formerly known as Kekaha Faye Park and Neighborhood Center Complex.
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.