KFCC donates 457 pounds of food

LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Filipino Community Council, known for its signature Miss Kaua‘i Filipina scholarship pageant, was joined by the presidents of seven affiliated Filipino organizations at the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center on Sunday when the group presented 457 pounds of food to Heidi Padilla of Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i.

Happy Camper for Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Congratulations to Kinohi Kanahele and Ophelia Ornelas for taking first and second places, respectively, in the kindergarten through sixth grade division at the Scotty’s Music ‘ukulele contest that was held during the Waimea Town Celebration ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday.

Happy Camper for Monday, February 26, 2024

Congratulations to Kevin and Christine Lenard of New York, who acquired a personally signed Patrice Pendarvis on Friday while honeymooning at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort.

Births for Saturday, February 24, 2024

• Hunter Haikili Murphy-Jack • Beau Kalihiwai Kaden • Masyn Isikeli Langi • Holuokekai Nainoa Megumi Ruiz McAllister • Malakai Zane Lacaden • Thea Elowyn Pardoe • Makaio Huntyn-Kanekoa Lopez • Kamalei Jackie Marie Balagat • Remi Yun Wah Cadiz • Kathy Keola Ana Naomi Frost

Free reading at Kaua‘i Community College on Thursday

PUHI — The public is invited to a special reading from the Bamboo Ridge Press 45th anniversary issue, “Da Big Book,” on Feb. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Community College library or the Learning Resource Center as signed on the Puhi campus.

Happy Camper for Friday, February 23, 2024

Iwikua, the host of Na Heihei a Ola 2K, 5K or 10K run at the Waimea Town Celebration, said Waimea Bridge will be closed for a short while (maybe 15 minutes or a little longer depending on how fast runners cross the bridge from the Pa‘ula‘ula start) on Saturday starting at 7 a.m.

Waimea JROTC needs help with travel

WAIMEA — About two dozen Waimea High School Army JROTC cadets plan to participate in the D-Day 80th anniversary Memorial Parade and tribute ceremony as part of a Hawai‘i-only JROTC Honor Platoon in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, said retired Col. Vincent Freeman, the Senior Army Instructor of the Waimea HS Army JROTC.

Adopt a Hawaiian plant on Kaua‘i

KALAHEO — Starting on March 16, and continuing in ensuing months on the third Saturday, people are able to adopt a plant, or heritage crop, for planting in their own yard, the National Tropical Botanical Gardens announced.

Waimea Town Celebration forges ahead

WAIMEA — The music of Cherry Cherry demonstrated the excitement and fun of the Waimea Town Celebration on Wednesday night, as it broke through the confines of the historic Waimea Theatre and reached the ears of Brysen Hiraoka, who was dispensing a menu of local favorites ranging from Spam musubi to kalua and cabbage in the outdoor lobby.

Kaua‘i Prayer Luncheon on March 9

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Ministries announced the 20th annual Kaua‘i Prayer Luncheon will be held at Kilohana Lu‘au Pavilion on March 9 with registration starting at 8 a.m., and the program starting at 9 a.m.