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Kid’s Art exhibition reception

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today

Kaua‘i Society of Artists Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall

Kaua‘i Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program will be displayed until July 24. For the first time KACA student work done under the tutelage of artists Arin Duggins, Derek Glaskin, Nalani Mahelona and Joseph Rozon will be featured at the KSA exhibition space.

See the imagination, creativity and artistry of these students. Gallery sitters are being sought to attend to the gallery during business hours. Call the program director, Mary Nakamura, at 346-7586 or e-mail her at info@kauaicreativearts.org.

The Kaua’i Academy of Creative Arts is a non-profit organization operating a summer school in the arts for the youth of Kaua’i. Their mission is the encouragement and growth of arts appreciation and artistic development for children. Talented, creative, professional artists and educators are recruited for their annual six-week program. 

Students choose their own course of study from a large selection of dance, theater, music and visual arts classes. This allows them to try many art disciplines in a fun, supportive atmosphere. 

Kaua‘i scholar

Destiny Banasihan

Gertrude Smith Scholarship recipient

Kaua‘i High School 2009 graduate, Banasihan, was named the recipient of a $1,500 memorial scholarship. Her parents are Janet and DJ Banasihan of Kalaheo. The award is presented annually to a college bound graduating high school senior active in a Kaua‘i missionary church. Selection based on character, Christian service, academics and financial need. She plans to attend Azusa Pacific University to major in social work. She was a member of the school chorus and plans to sing with the gospel choir at college. 

The Gertrude Ekyall Smith scholarship was named for an active member of the Koloa Missionary Church who believed in the importance of education. After her death, son Ray, set up the scholarship in her name.

Visiting storyteller

Diane Ferlatte

All week

Internationally renowned storyteller, Ferlatte will be performing at the following libraries: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Waimea Public Library; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lihu‘e Public Library; 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hanapepe Public Library: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Princeville Public Library.

Backpacks for keiki

Women In Need

July 25

WIN is supplying the children of Kaua‘i with “back to school” back packs. What makes this special is that these children’s parents are incarcerated. WIN is a non-profit organization serving the State of Hawai‘i since 1996. The Back to School program provides  students with school supplies. Many times these children are being cared for by a family member and the funds are not available to provide what they need to head back to school. From 9 a.m. to noon July 25 at WIN’s office, Harbor Mall Suite 213 WIN will hand out back packs to boys and girls.

For more information call Kimberly Cummings, 245-1996.

Waimea High School

Fee collection

Next week

From 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 27 and 28 come to Waimea High School’s band room to pay fees. From more information contact the school’s office, 338-6800.

Ninth grade

orientation

6 p.m. July 27

Kaua‘i High School

Parents and guardians, it’s important to be an active part of your teen’s high school years.  High school is a time of change.  It offers students great opportunities and more choices. In the beginning, it can also be stressful.

Help make the transition to high school less challenging. Come to a ninth grade orientation meeting at the school cafeteria. This will be an informal meeting, a perfect time to interact with members of the school community, ask questions and gather helpful information to help your teen prepare for life at Kaua‘i High School before school begins. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes to help get ready for the new school year.

Call the Parent-Community Networking Center on campus at 274-3176 with questions or concerns.