MidWeek Windward - Dec 1, 2021

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2021
HOMECOMING
Windward Community College alumna comes full circle with new Gallery ‘Iolani exhibit.
SEE PAGE 4
POTLUCK ART EXHIBIT
HPU Art Gallery show pairs food and art together. SEE PAGE 6
Christmas Rolls Into Kāne‘ohe Town
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
In advance of the upcoming Christmas Caravan, members of the Kāne‘ohe Lions Club and others greet passersby at Windward City Shopping Center on Veterans Day. Pictured are (from left) Gary Nip, first vice district governor Hawai‘i Lions; Bill Schultheis, Melissa Lam, Mike Calvert, CJ Kalopodes, second vice district governor Hawai‘i Lions; Mitch Tam, district governor Hawai‘i Lions; and Ernest Abaya.
PHOTO COURTESY BARBARA ABAYA, KĀNE‘OHE LIONS
WBY KYLE GALDEIRA
hile the traditional Kāne‘ohe Christmas parade is on an in- definite hiatus due to health
and safety concerns around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a grassroots com- munity group is continuing a new holiday tradition geared toward spreading cheer safely.
The hui called Kāne‘ohe Christmas was formed last year to connect the communi- ty in a safe and responsible manner, and perpetuate holiday celebrations. The lo- cal group helps to coordinate with fellow community organizations, city officials and other government representatives to disseminate the proper information and ensure safety guidelines are met.
“The concept started among friends when we learned the parade was can- celed,” says Adriel Lam, one of the event organizers who requested to form a permitted interaction group via the Kāne‘ohe Neighborhood Board. “There are also many other Christmas traditions
SEE PAGE 4
A Hunt for the Kailua Town Elves!
Find Out More with the QR code
December 3-5