KAPA‘A — A problem facing crafters is there is one of them and several fairs spread out over the island. That was the problem facing Karin Panui who unveiled her new holiday line at Saturday’s KIDS School Christmas fair in
KAPA‘A — A problem facing crafters is there is one of them and several fairs spread out over the island.
That was the problem facing Karin Panui who unveiled her new holiday line at Saturday’s KIDS School Christmas fair in Kapa‘a.
Panui, who has a reputation for offering quality fabric bags, had to decide between doing the KIDS School fair or the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School where the craft fair coincided with the fundraising Flippin’ chicken pickup in Puhi.
Phyllis Kunimura, director of the KIDS School in Kapa‘a, was apprehensive about the weather, as peals of thunder interrupted the squeals of children enjoying the Fun and Kwazy Rides by Ken Carvalho.
“We always donate to this event,” said Polly Carvalho between dispensing tokens for the various rides set up at the entrance to the pre-school in Kapa‘a.
Kunimura’s fears were way-laid by the stream of people who visited the pre-school prior to the Veterans Day parade as well as following the parade to enjoy its lunch offerings being advertised by the aroma of laulau wafting in the wet air.
“I was in there early (before the parade) to get a bag,” said a parade spectator. “It worked out because I could get what I needed and still help out with the veterans.”
Panui said Edwin Vea, her marketing specialist, even had time to enjoy a chili lunch between the parade crowds.
“The manapua bags are still selling well,” Panui said. “This year, the new bag is the seven-pocket bag which has ties on the end and can expand, if needed, just by undoing the ties.”
Her big appearance will be Nov. 26 at the Kaua‘i Handworks fair at the Elsie Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria.
More craft fairs are scheduled for this weekend when the St. Michaels and All Angels Church in Lihu‘e hosts its annual event, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from that event benefit the church’s Loaves and Fishes Ministry, the largest food pantry on the island which serves more than 120 families each week.
The fair is part of the Kamehameha and Queen Emma weekend at St. Michael’s, which will feature a “Remembering Coco Palms” concert, reception and silent auction honoring King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, founders of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i, Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Call 245-3796 for more information.
