Kaua‘i Christian Academy Accolades on fundraiser concert Last week “Kilauea In Concert” boasted local talents Michael Ruff, Garret Santos and Jeremy Hartshorn joined by Darryl Gonzales and Koko Kaneali‘i of Kanakattack, Trey and Sara Thompson of Treysara and Austin Rex
Kaua‘i Christian
Academy
Accolades on fundraiser
concert
Last week
“Kilauea In Concert” boasted local talents Michael Ruff, Garret Santos and Jeremy Hartshorn joined by Darryl Gonzales and Koko Kaneali‘i of Kanakattack, Trey and Sara Thompson of Treysara and Austin Rex for the benefit event. Concert-goers enjoyed live rock and were entertained by Master of Ceremonies Jorge Ayala and treated to the music of Kaua‘i’s own living legend, Uncle Sam Mahuiki and Local Breeze. There were keiki games and ono grinds. An even bigger spring concert with more names is already being planned.
Kaua‘i Christian Academy is located at 4000 Lighthouse Road, providing quality education for grades K to 12. The brand new, preschool is now open and accepting enrollment. Come visit the campus or call, 828-0047.
Kapa‘a Middle School
Recycling program
Began this week
To generate funds for PTSA, deposit the following items in the blue plastic cans all over campus. Drink containers labeled: HI 5¢, Hawai‘i 5¢; 2-liter (68 oz) or smaller; any non-alcoholic drinks i.e. water, juice, soda, tea, coffee, beer, malt beverages, some mixed spirits, some blended and alcohol free wines; material type, glass, plastic (number 1 and 2), aluminum and bi-metal.
Adult tutors
Free of charge
Kaua‘i Community School for Adults
The school provides free tutoring for any adult over 18. Help in basic math, reading, writing or speaking is available. Every effort is made to provide a tutor in the area where the person lives. Tutors are available island-wide. Among volunteer tutors who recently completed the literacy tutor training are Claudia Dresser, Cira deCastillo, Diane Sands and Patricia White. Call, 274-3390.
‘The World We Want’
6 p.m. Saturday
Waimea Theatre
Kaua‘i Youth Network, a project of the YWCA of Kaua‘i and Boys and Girls Club present this documentary film about youth leading change. It follows youth from 30 countries who are making a difference. This youth-led organization is for ages 14 to 25. KYN represents opinions and concerns of Kaua‘i’s young people who are committed to positive social change for Kaua‘i. KYN offers a self-directed forum for youth with balanced representation of all schools, neighborhoods and districts to be engaged in on-going opportunities to learn, act and develop as leaders. Following the show KYN members will propose their current and future projects on Kaua‘i.
Cost is $2 for students, $5 for adults.
Kapa‘a High School
Parent meetings
6 p.m. Tuesdays in September
Parent meetings for the remaining grade levels are scheduled for the following Tuesdays in September: Sept. 8, juniors and sophomores; Sept. 15, freshmen.
Meetings will be held in the school library. This is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers from each department. The evening’s agenda will include information regarding PTSA membership and activities, review of General Learner Outcomes (GLO), class level activities and career and college planning presented by counselors. For more information call Robyn, 821-4401, ext. 129.
Waimea High School
Parent Meeting
6:30 p.m. Sept. 8
Parents and guardians of Waimea High School students are invited to attend a Parent Night in the band room. Topics will include graduation requirements, transcript information and post high school planning. Belinda Nagashima from the University of Hawai‘i will speak on the application process and Manoa experience. Francis Dinnan from Kaua‘i Community College will discuss the Running Start program as well as financial aid. Information and sign ups for this year’s project grad will also be given. For more information call Joyce Ballesteros, 338-6810 ext. 113.
Still photography class
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19
KCC automotive classroom 101
Steve Watkins will lead a class designed for still camera enthusiasts. Learn to create eye-appealing photos using proven composition and exposure techniques. Bring your “point and shoot” or single lens reflex camera, instruction book and laptop (if you have one) to class. After the first half of class, you will take your own photographs to apply new skills. During the second part of class, review your work and discuss ways to refine new skills. At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity to discuss specific questions about your camera or technical challenges. To register call 245-8318. Cost, $69.
Patriot’s Pen Essay
Deadline: Sept. 25
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are sponsoring a youth essay writing contest endorsed by the National Association of Secondary Principal’s contest criteria. Students in grades six, seven and eight may enter nationwide contest expressing their views on democracy or other subject matters. It must be 300 to 400 words based on the annual patriotic theme. The essay must be in the hands of the Kaua‘i VFW post by Sept. 25. The awards include local, (Kaua‘i) state and national prizes. The top 45 national winners will receive a $1000 bond prize; the top 15, $1,500. Bond and the grand prize is $10,000. Teachers interested in having their students participate contact Johnny Rabasa, 245-1625 or 346-0625; e-mail, kauaiveterans@aol.com. The alternate point of contact is Bill Honjiyo, 335-3273.
Kaua‘i United Way Walk-A-Thon
Kukui Grove Center Stage
7 a.m. Oct. 31
The Walk-A-Thon begins at 7 a.m. and follows an easy, 2.5 – mile course in the shopping center area and concludes back at center stage. The event logistics are provided by the Kapa‘a High School Interact Club and they include refreshments for walkers and volunteers. For more information call Kaua‘i United Way, 245-2043.
