KPCC 7th Major Fundraising Gala

By Léo Azambuja

The entertainers, left to right, Dolly Kanekuni, Sabryn Rudinoff, Taj Gutierrez, Kimberly McDonough, Chloe Rudinoff and Christine Calzado. Missing are Blade Kanekuni and the band Russell Wellington & Friends

The folks at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center know how to throw a party. The center’s 7^th Major Fundraising Gala brought hundreds to the Grand Ballroom at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club April 21.

If any of KPCC’s fundraisers are a thermometer for things to come, bringing people from all corners of the island, the center will live up to its mission “to provide, promote and enhance cultural, economic, educational training and social programs as well as cross cultural exchanges in our multi-ethnic environment.”

The event included a delicious buffet dinner, a Vegas ticket giveaway, and entertainment honoring classic movie songs, performed by Dolly Kanekuni, Sabryn Rudinoff, Taj Gutierrez, Kimberly McDonough, Christine Calzado, Chloe Rudinoff, Blade Kanekuni, and the band Russell Wellington & Friends.

Dolly Kanekuni, left, and Marynel Valenzuela

Eddie Topenio, left, and Edwin Navarro

Gwen and Arryl Kaneshiro

Lester Calipjo

Left to right, Jimmy Tokioka, Lester Calipjo and Eddie Topenio

Milo and Amy Spindt

Anthony Morita, left, and Charlie Iona

Miss Kaua‘i Filipina 2017 Salisa Pegeder

Jeanie Odo, left, and Millie Wellington

Left to right, Joe Carrillo, Kipukai Kualii and Mark Perrillo

Ron and Joy Kouchi

Larry Feinstein and Sarah Styan

Kimberly McDonough

Jamie Bucao, left, and Edie Ignacio

Mel and Patsy Rapozo

Marynel Valenzuela