Owner Westy Kessler hosted the opening of Sugar Mill Cupcakes, a boutique “cupcakery” in Kapa’a Roxy Square. The shop served samples of the sugary treats, while also featuring mochi and a chocolate fountain for marshmallows and skewered cupcakes. In addition to seeking out Kessler’s confections like mango li hing mui cake, brulee-torched s’mores and lilikoi [...]
The Paco’s Tacos 6v6 soccer tournament took place at Lydgate Soccer Field. This is the second tournament, and the next one is planned for April 29. This game was played by teams made up of players mostly from men’s league team Canefire. Blue team won the game, and tournament, 8-5. Photos by RON KOSEN PHOTO [...]
Papalani Gelato and Cariloha Clothing hosted a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours in Po’ipu Shopping Village. Business owners wala’aued with each other while enjoying a pupu feast. Business After Hours events are sponsored by member businesses. Next up is the Kaua’i Coffee Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. April 12, at the [...]
The Kaua’i Bulldogs (black) and the Kapa’a Warriors (green) went head to head March 24 at Vidinha Stadium in a Kaua’i Youth Football game. The Bulldogs defeated the Warriors 26-8. Photos by RON KOSEN PHOTO SPECTRUM KAUA’I
Despite a harrowing paddle at the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association Prince Kuhio fundraiser at Nawiliwili Harbor, folks were all smiles afterward. High swells of 8 to 10 feet and high winds made for a white-knuckle course to Kipukai and back, where paddlers waited anxiously until the last canoe – which swamped – made it [...]
Kaua’i and Kapa’a played a KIF doubleheader at Vidinha Stadium Field March 17. The Red Raiders swept the twin bill 6-5 and 4-1. Photos by RON KOSEN PHOTO SPECTRUM KAUA’I
Kalapaki Joe’s in Poipu was host to a family-friendly St. Patrick’s music festival March 17. Hundreds of residents came from around the island for dancing, face painting and Irish delicacies, while musicians Michelle Walker, Revival, Papaa Bay Boys and Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning musician Anuhea entertained. Part of the festival’s proceeds went to Poipu Beach [...]
The Eastside Basketball League hosted games March 10 at Kapa’a High School gym. The Shockers (yellow) and Celtics (green) consist of fourth- and fifth-graders. The Shockers defeated the Celtics 21-19 in overtime. This independent league has been in existence for six years, and has teams of students in kindergarten to eighth grade. Photos by RON [...]
Wrapping up Tropic Care Kaua’i, a two-week mission of free health care on-island, reservists, volunteers and distinguished guests celebrated with an imu ceremony, Polynesian-themed show and luau at Smith’s Tropical Paradise. The initiative, which treated Kaua’i residents to an estimated $1 million in health care services, was thanks to a joint effort between the Kaua’i [...]
Kaua’i Soccer Association held Boys Under 12 soccer games March 3 at North Vidinha Field. While these are boys teams, some of the more advanced girls will play with the boys teams along with their girls teams. Team Onipa’a (white) beat the Kaua’i Extreme Striker Boys (yellow) 6-0. Despite heavy rains on other parts of [...]
