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Castle alumnus Bryan Clay, an inspiring Olympian and decathlon gold medalist, was in town Oct. 26 to help open Bryan Clay Outdoor Exercise Park near Kapiolani Community College, courtesy of Clark Hatch and Diamond Head State Monument Foundation … Kahaluu Elementary’s Dayna Hironaka – a nationally certified Early Childhood Generalist teacher who works with first-graders – won cash, instructional software and other classroom technology tools for being named 2014 Windward District Teacher of the Year …
Darlene Pahed‘s Victorian Tea Room in Kailua is not only a gathering spot for people who love to eat and drink good stuff, it also served Oct. 25 as a collection point for Toys for Tots, as guests enjoyed lemon curd, clotted cream, tea and scones, amidst an amazing array of holiday decorations (230-8832) … Congratulations to Kaneohe’s Sherry Goya, who’s marking the 20th year for her two companies: Real Estate Referral Center Inc. and Sherry A. Goya LLC …
Kailua couple Donald and Sandy Armstrong were honored Nov. 3 at the Jewish Community Services Dinner as Volunteers of the Year … Castle High School band performs with eight other bands Nov. 4 at the Oahu Marching Band Festival, starting at 5 p.m. at Pearl City High’s arts center – each getting their 10 minutes of fame (454-5655) …
Kailua’s Jade Summers, who says she’s a classical-crossover singer, has just released Vintage, her first album, serving up favorite melodies from 1917 to 1964. Find out more about this 20-something talent at jadesummersmusic.com … Kailua Intermediate School needs a shredder. To help them out, call Kathie Wells of Community Helping Schools at 225-2621 …
Quick fact: According to Pamela Chow of the UH Cooperative Extension Service, 20.7 percent of Kaneohe residents are 60-plus years old … It may not be too late to stop by Windward Clubhouse (46-016 Alaloa St.) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 for its silent auction and plant sale, plus great dinner plates and entertainment. Call Jennifer Ing, 233-3778 … Or you’re invited to attend “The Spiritual Universe” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Windward Unity Church in Kaneohe (262-6731)
