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.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 16, 2024
Kim Wallis said she was tasked with setting up a digital memorial site for Betty Bell, who passed away on Feb. 18.
Mentor and students take E Kanikapila Kakou stage
NUKOLI‘I — Keiki o ka ‘aina, translated to mean “child of the land,” from Anahola Kainani Kahaunaele has blossomed into one of Hawai‘i’s premier singer-songwriter-musician-teacher of Hawaiian music. She has won a number of Na Hoku Hanohano awards, including her most recent Female Vocalist of the Year.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 15, 2024
Talia Anama of Ruke permanent jewelry (she was at the Downtown Lihu‘e Night Market last Saturday) said she’ll be one of the more than 50 vendors on Sunday when Edwin Vea (does he still have the popular wooden Hawaiian Fish Hooks?) and The Beach House hosts its monthly craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from the Lawai Beach Resort.
Everything is green at Grove Farm Market on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The theme is green on Saturday at Grove Farm Market, said Paul Loizeaux of the University of Hawai‘i Master Gardener program.
Births for Thursday, March 14, 2024
• Kapena Isaac Kipukai Wichman • Kalawai‘a Noi Sione Isamu Espina • Hilo James Kamohoali‘i Nawahikuapapanuimauloa Kama Laymance-Drake
Florilegium Art opens on Thursday
KALAHEO — The National Tropical Botanical Garden offers the NTBG Florlegium Art Show 2024 on each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NTBG Botanical Research Center located at 3530 Papalina Road in Kalaheo.
Raising awarenes for developmental disabilities
LIHU‘E — Amelia Kyewich-Kaneholani, the Kaua‘i Program Specialist for the Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (HSCDD), was concerned about the misting showers that blanketed Rice Street in the area fronting the historic County Building on Wednesday, nearing the 10 a.m. mark.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 13, 2024
People who want to continue “catholic education” in the shadow of St. Catherine School have until Friday to register (that includes a deposit) for the new school concept. Call St. Catherine School parent Robin Lopez at 808-635-9173 for more details and sign ups … don’t forget, deadline is by Friday!
Happy 103rd birthday Hina Miyashiro!
WAIMEA — A staff member at the Kaua‘i Care Center, Regency Pacific in Waimea was hopeful Hina Miyashiro would rouse from her nap when the candles were lit on Monday, which was Miyashiro’s 103rd birthday.
Kekaha School wins national mural award
KEKAHA — When the Wyland Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Wyland National Mural Contest, Kekaha Elementary School was named the winner of the Elementary, K-5 division for its “Malama i ke kai, a malama ke kai la ‘o” mural, which is based on a Hawaiian proverb meaning “Care for the Ocean, and the Ocean will care for you.”
Lihu‘e library celebrating Women’s History Month
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i State Library System is celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 by presenting “Taylor Swift Craft and Karaoke Night for Teens” on March 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lihu‘e Public Library.
Humpback whale visiting Kukui Grove during spring break
LIHU‘E — Kamakai, the life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale will return to Kukui Grove Center after a four-year absence.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 11, 2024
Congratulations to Keegan Meade, who got his first ‘ukulele by winning the on-street ‘ukulele contest hosted by Aldrinne Guerrero and ‘Ukulele Underground on Saturday night during the monthly Downtown Lihu‘e Night Market that was an alternative activity for all those people who were scared away by the event taking place at the Kaua‘i Philippines Cultural Center.