Alex Haley, author of “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” once wrote:
“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.”
In Hawai‘i, kupuna play an active role in the family and raising our next generation. Schools are tapping into this senior resource with programs that bring grandparents to campus.
A 2011 study by BYU Department of Family Life showed that with grandparents involved in their daily lives, children are more social, more engaged in school and more likely to show care and compassion for people outside their immediate family and friends.
Assets School is dedicated to helping students with learning differences achieve their fullest potential in a student-centered, nurturing and accepting atmosphere, with an individualized, integrated learning environment that instills confidence and resilience in each student.
Assets places a strong emphasis on the importance of family. We host Kupuna Day to honor the wisdom, respect and aloha that our kupuna embody and share with us. Our students’ eyes lit up with excitement and pride as they introduced their school, work, teachers and friends to their guests. The children’s glee reminded me that the “stardust” comes from a special relationship that began at home, in their formative years.
This day, students, kupuna, and school staff enjoyed breakfast together. Later they spent time creating art together. Students performed a hula to “E Ku‘u Tutu (My Grandmother),” a vintage song popularized by Genoa Keawe and her Hula Maids. Kupuna then visited classes for activities with students. We had an incredible morning together.
Mahalo to all the kupuna! We thank you for your guidance, unconditional love and brilliant, remarkable “stardust.”
“Dennis Carson Makoto Taira was indeed BBG’s golf hero. Since 1999 BBG sister Susie Taira’s husband Dennis brought in foursomes of his Phi Kappa Pi brothers — often over 10 teams — to support BBG. The success that we have enjoyed these 15 years would not have been possible without Dennis and those many golfers. What a tribute to Dennis this year — to have 180 golfers and so many BBG sisters attend our 16th annual golf tournament. We feel his spirit with us, we miss him dearly and still mourn his very premature passing on May 11. We will remain forever grateful to Dennis.”
It takes creativity to stretch our dollars, save steps and get our chores done efficiently so we have time for family and community FUN!
In the mid-1930s, Yoshio Hori opened a bakery in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island, selling pastries, breads, cookies and pies. He meant to name the bakery after himself, but it became a westernized version of the Japanese name due to a packaging order miscommunication.
“The next generation of flavors features the same buttery crust with tropical flavors like Passion Fruit, Pear and Strawberry Guava,” said Matthew. “We also have a cool specialty Hawaiian topping that accompanies some of our flavors, which is a great addition to our pies.”
Youngest brother Andrew adds, “I’m bringing this part of the family into me and looking up to my Grandpa, Dad and Uncle; it’s cool to be able to follow in their footsteps.”
The Year of the Sheep Chinese New Year celebrations in Honolulu include the oldest ethnic pageant in the U.S., The Narcissus Queen Pageant, and a host of free public events. The month-
There will be food and stage performances in the Center Stage area. This event is presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the City and County of Honolulu.
The Night in Chinatown parade starts at 3:30 pm on Hotel Street, then proceeds from the State Capital to River Street. With over 90 marching units, over 3,500 participants and cultural groups, including
Even in the Islands it can get chilly during the winter months and on those days there’s nothing more satisfying or easy to prepare as a home-made soup. This soup provides a good dose of protein from the chicken breast, lots of fresh ingredients that pack on the flavor and a creamy broth of limey coconut.