North Shore NewsMeet the artisans at Waialua Farmers’ Co-op every Saturday on the grounds of historic Waialua Sugar Mills from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. Give art for Christmas and save money!
Jen Schultze reflects her love of the ocean life through her oils, acrylic, and water color paintings. She did the mural on the wall of Waimea Blue Gallery where with her original paintings are displayed.
In 2017, one of her painting was used for the poster of the “Queen of the Bay” All Women’s Surf Competition. One of her goals is to raise funds for art supplies for Waialua High School. Prints, greeting cards, tank tops, pendants, and soaps inspired by the sea can be purchased at the Market.
Brittany Wilund’s studied ceramics at Clemson University before coming to Hawaii. She opened her business, “Muddy Bus.” to be able create and share her handmade ceramic.
Rikki Newton love of plants inspired her to create mini garden landscapes for your table or desk. She upcycles materials to create her living gifts and other nature inspired jewelry.
Suzanne Breen displays one of a kind acrylic and resin jewelry at the Kukana Goodies booth. Her art can be viewed in Waikiki at the Bank of Hawaii and Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Melvin Amantiad will be at the Market from December 7th. His art displays his love the plantation days of Waialua. His photos and prints recall the days of his childhood, when Waialua was a sugar town. Pictures and prints of the cane haulers, burning cane, and the Old Sugar Mill inspires his work.
Shop at Waialua Farmers’ Co-op Market and support our artisans. All their works are priced reasonably.
Give art for Christmas and save! ‘Giving Machines’ to debut in Hawaii at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Amid the trumpeting of conch shells, Hawaiian chanting and pageantry, two “giving machines” will be unveiled in the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, in time for the holiday season. They will remain in place through January 1, 2020.
In keeping with a long-standing tradition of supporting various community activities and initiatives,
Center President & CEO Alfred Grace said, “We’re delighted to host these unique machines for the first time in Hawaii. We are so pleased that they will benefit selected local and international charities and
causes.”
“Giving Machines are an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Wailana Kamauu, the Church’s public affairs director for Hawaii. He explained they first appeared in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2017 as part of a “Light the World” campaign to encourage people to perform instant acts of service that make a difference in other people’s lives.
“They are similar to vending machines, but contributors select items that will help those in need,” Kamauu continued. He listed Catholic Charities, Hawaii Foodbank, Aloha Medical and Family Promise among the nonprofit partners participating with the Giving Machines at the PCC. (Other locations partner with local organizations.)
Past selections at the other locations have included funding polio vaccinations, art supplies, first aid kits, shoes, meals, books, sewing machines, livestock and food plants, hygiene kits, clean water resources, resuscitation kits for babies, eye exams and glasses, and more.
All money contributed goes to the partnering charities to supply the “purchased” items or services. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all associated administrative Giving Machine costs.
Volunteers provide daily stocking and assistance with the machines.
Updated information on the program and the amount of 2019 contributions can soon be found at www.LightTheWorld.org.