Aloha Fridays at Kukui Grove

By Léo Azambuja

Kaoz Innovation Band, left to right, lead guitarist Reynel Calpito, vocalists Karez Bantangan and Ozzy Agcaoili, and drummer Al Sagucio. Missing in the picture are bassist Lance Sagucio and keyboard player Jerson Alop.

There is always some family-friendly event at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e, offering safe and fun activities for our island community.

On Aloha Fridays, a free concert at the mall’s center stage at the food court features the island’s top musical talents, whether it’s Hawaiian music, pop, jazz, rock and roll or any other genre. On Friday, May 24, Girls Scout Troop 823 crafted leis for Memorial Day from 4 to 6 p.m., and then Kaoz Innovation Band took the stage to entertain the public until 8 p.m.

Kukui Grove also hosts fun events for the entire ‘ohana on holidays and select dates. Visit www.kukuigrovecenter.com for a complete list of fun events scheduled for the upcoming weeks.

Kristy Kinimaka and daughter Kaimalie Kinimaka

Sadie Stiglmeier, left, and Nanea Abreu

Left to right, Angela Hoover, Cheryl Stiglmeier and Kristy Kinimaka

Left to right, Amber Mayne, Willow Spalding, Dorian Spalding and Sarah Spalding

Left to right, Kaimalie Kinimaka, Sadie Stiglmeier, Nanea Abreu, Avia Bonvillain-Walker, Kaila Doepke, Amber Mayne, Willow Spalding, Rikku Burns and Dorian Spalding