LIHU‘E — Wednesday is the deadline to purchase tickets for the 45th Annual Terno Ball, a scholarship fundraiser for the Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club. The event is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort and Beach
LIHU‘E — Wednesday is the deadline to purchase tickets for the 45th Annual Terno Ball, a scholarship fundraiser for the Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club.
The event is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort and Beach Club on Kalapaki Beach, with 5 p.m. deadline for contest registration.
The cost is $45 per person, and includes a buffet dinner, contest registration, dancing, live music and other forms of entertainment, according to a press release.
Among the highlights of the evening are the terno (Filipino formal gown) and barong Tagalog (Filipino formal men’s shirt) contests.
Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships given to worthy students of Filipino ancestry.
Earlier this year, scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to Benji Baclig, Chaelyn Briones, Mark Bonilla, Rosalie Semana, Dawn Vess and Dreana Valenciano.
Carol Mapue of Hanama‘ulu is club president.
For ticket purchase and more information, call 245-2538, 822-9255, 482-0267, 645-0257 or 822-7322.
