‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ takes center stage on Friday
LIHU‘E — Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Charlie Bucket, the Grandmas, and the cast of “Willy Wonka Jr.” take the stage at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall for just three times, starting Friday.
Happy Camper for Friday, July 26, 2024
Mahalo, Po‘ipu Shopping Village Manager Val Roland for the invitation to the traditional Indian blessing of three future establishments in the shopping center.
Halau Ka Lei Mokihana off to Keiki Hula
LIHU‘E — Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin, and the entourage of alaka‘i and keiki haumana of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala, left Kaua‘i on Wednesday to participate in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula on O‘ahu.
Births for Thursday, July 25, 2024
• Celina Mission • Ailana Kunleipupupuananioniihau Cremer • Archer Tierney Cormican • Sophie Lilikoi Dieteren
No obake at Kukui‘ula
PO‘IPU — Koloa Plantation Days with its theme of “Our Hometown” continued at The Shops at Kuku‘iula, which debuted its contributions to the weeklong festivities.
Six students get Hokuala scholarships
NAWILIWILI — Timbers Resort, for the third year, awarded six $1,000 Hokuala Kaua‘i Scholarships to six seniors who graduated from Kaua‘i schools.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Has Kaua‘i ever fielded a World Series championship team?
Disaster preparedness, wellness fair on Thursday
LIHU‘E — The county’s Agency on Elderly Affairs will be hosting a disaster preparedness and wellness fair on Thursday at Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Magical myths and legends at Lihu‘e Library
LIHU‘E — The Live Poets’ Society Pau Hana “Magical Myths & Legends” will close the Lihu‘e Public Library summer reading program on July 31 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Keiki safety day draws a big crowd in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — The Wilcox Medical Center’s annual Keiki Bike & Skateboard Safety Day drew hundreds of excited children and their ohana this past weekend along with a special proclamation from Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Koloa Plantation Days kicks off
KOLOA — Nala Brause had not one, but two holes in one on Sunday at the miniature golf tournament that churned up excitement on the rooftop of the Lawai Beach Resort.
Happy Camper for Monday, July 22, 2024
Kudos to Hawai‘i Community Little League Carole T. Ota, Bobby Bater and Kawaihau Community Little League President Shan Higashi on hosting the State 9 through 11 tournament (Aiea just beat Kaneohe in a 14-13 extra inning affair to advance in the not-winning bracket to meet host Kawaihau — they lost 11-0 to undefeated Hilo in their Saturday opener to face Aiea on Sunday) … Championship game scheduled for Tuesday when first pitch goes off at 9 a.m. at the Main Diamond located inside Bryan J. Baptiste SportsComplex.
Reading and book sale at the Koloa Plantation Days
KOLOA — The Friends of the Public Library will debut the Koloa Public Library Used Book Sale on Tuesday as part of the weeklong Koloa Plantation Days festivities.
ISLAND HISTORY: A personal history of ancestry and race in Hawai‘i
Since the early days of contact between foreigners and the people of Hawai‘i, there have been men hailing from faraway lands who married island girls and made their home in Hawai‘i.
CRITTER: Comeback of the Maui black coral
In 1985 if you walked into a jewelry store in Lahaina Maui the first thing you would see is a big sign saying “we sell the famous Maui black coral necklace.”
Heiva is coming to Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Tahitian and Samoan cultures come together in a unique Hawaiian blend when the 22nd annual Heiva I Kaua‘i takes place on Aug. 3-4 at Kapa‘a Beach Park.
Happy Camper for Friday, July 19, 2024
Kudos to the many, many hands from Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke (acting governor) to the ‘ohana at Da Booze Shop walking the traffic stoppage with snacks and beverage involved in keeping everyone safe during the brush fire that broke out Monday and burned through just before midnight before being brought under control!
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention returns this weekend
LIHU‘E — Jehovah’s Witnesses announced its 2024 “Declare the Good News” convention series this weekend with a free, three-day live event at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Births for Thursday, July 18, 2024
• Shey Kahiau Furgeson • Kahe Kapalikea Carrillo • Keola Clarence Sato-Orsatelli
Free computer learning for Kaua‘i veterans
LIHU‘E — Veterans living on Kaua‘i who have none or very little knowledge of computers and computer use are welcome to take advantage of Computer 001 on Thursday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.