The Mother-Daughter Team

Mom and Jane had so much fun the night I put on the this literary fundraiser for Sunset Beach Elementary. DJane, her radio moniker, has a show broadcast from the University of Hawaii every Friday morning. It's called the LOVE SHOW and is live streamed around the world. Go to www.ktuh.org to listen. Expand your world.

Everyone at the event supported the school's summer reading project--"Right on Reader". It's a program that gets kids to read all summer long with the intention of having them bitten by the "Reading Bug" and turning them into lifelong learners.
Did you notice the beautiful painting behind Jane and Mom----it's by a very famous artist named Steven Power! He paints on surfboards too. Google "Steven Power" to learn more.

This is What it Looks Like

For those of you interested, this is the folder the students of Sunset Beach Elementary take home for the summer. They read a designated number of minutes depending on grade level, record it in their log, and bring it back when school starts. If they read the required number of minutes, they are honored at an assembly and presented with a "Right on Reader" t-shirt and a bag of goodies like markers, crayons, colored pencils, a sharpener, and healthy snacks (popcorn and nuts). Thanks to all who supported this fun and rewarding night.

Getting Ready for My Big Event

This is just the beginning!
I'm standing at the entrance to Waimea Valley with my pal, Robert Pascua. That's Waimea Bay in the background! Take a deep breath and sigh. Some individuals on the Mainland are shoveling snow, or a least getting ready to shovel snow!
We're heading to the North Shore premier of FIBERGLASS AND MEGAPIXELS--the best surf movie Mom has ever seen and she's seen plenty living at Sunset Beach for 37 years!
(Robert took this shot!) More to come.........soon!

It's a Party! It's an Art Opening!

Haleiwa Cafe is the best place to eat breakfast in my little beach town, and soon it will be open for dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Step in to see one of the many "art" events put on by its owners, Jacqie and Duncan Campbell.

Looks Like Fun in There

Yes, step in a little closer and see what's happening on a Friday night in Haleiwa as surf season opens! Big waves are generated by storms in the northern hemisphere in Alaska and Canada during the winter months and the North Shore of Oahu at Sunset Beach is the first place the waves hit! Sometimes it sounds like a locomotive is coming our way as the giant surf pounds the reef.

The Artist & His "Collection of Characters"

John Bain from Capetown, South Africa, loves to joke around. His latest exhibit is a tribute to, "the Real North Shore". John captures the personality of each character, famous in our neighborhood (and sometimes globally), in his portraits.

If You Need a Haircut

Right across Kamehameha Highway from Cafe Haleiwa is Billy's Barbershop. Yes, and that's Billy holding me. This Chicago native was really enjoying the art and the show! To the right of Billy's portrait is Skilly and yes, he is a North Shore character (remember seeing him on my blog running the Menehune Surf Contest two weeks ago?) To the left of Billy is Bob Leinau, the President of the North Shore Outdoor Circle and a great volunteer in the neighborhood. Bob also built the Kuilima, now known as the Turtle Bay Resort, and ran Waimea Falls Park for 25 years, now known as Waimea Valley.

The Head Honcho

Randy Rarick is super famous because he's been running the Triple Crown of Surfing almost forever (he started it with Fred Hemmings long ago) and he always gives back to our community. Randy is so generous. He just spent $8,000 to have the City and County bike path, that runs along the beach roads, repaired so it wouldn't fall into the ocean at Sunset Beach. Bravo, Randy!

..........While in the Kitchen

That's Jacqie, the owner of Cafe Haleiwa, with her daughter, Megan (one of Mom's former students at Sunset Beach Elementary). They were preparing the appetizer/pupu table for John's art opening. Yummy, yummy------just a sample of what's to come on the dinner menu when the restaurant soon opens for dinner!
Megan also runs a vintage boutique and wine shop called Bonzer Front in the same building. It's great, so stop on by when you're in Haleiwa. It's right across from the post office.

Serving Breakfast for 29 Years

This is Duncan Campbell, artist and restauranteur, who put on John Bain's "Collection of Characters" show. Yes, Duncan is one of the characters, one of the real members of the North Shore community.

The Entertainer, the Disc Jockey

Kevan is on KTUH, the University of Hawaii radio station, almost every Saturday afternoon. Listen in and you'll be very happy you did. He plays great music! Doesn't he look like he likes to have fun!!
KTUH livestreams around the world: www.KTUH.org

Guarding the North Shore

Rick Williams has been a City and County of Honolulu lifeguard for almost 30 years and has saved many, many lives. He's also a great gardener and friend of mine (don't we look chummy!) who was named "Employee of the Year" for his tireless volunteerism and contribution to his profession. Go, Ricky!!

From All Over the World

One of the best things about the North Shore of Oahu is the diversity of its residents. I love it! Surfers and others who enjoy the ocean and tropical climate of Hawaii flock here to appreciate nature at its best. Gordon, an electrician and farmer and leather goods craftsman, is one of those people. He's from South Africa and has lived her a very long time.

Feeling Special

It was fitting for Cab Spates to give me lots of love. In this photo, he's giving me a little pat and telling me how much he likes me.
Cab is a surfer from Virginia Beach who has a yoga retreat and also gives great massages. (Mom just had one last week). He sets up his table at the Sunset Beach Elementary School Farmers' Market every Saturday, so stop by. Check him out at www.cabspates.com

So.........you've seen some of the characters from the North Shore as portrayed by John Bain.
Stop by Cafe Haleiwa and see lots more; the show/the surfboards will be up for awhile.

Did Someone Say, "Parade"?

Hartley was in a daze looking at the many children and dogs in their Halloween costumes at the Haleiwa Farmers' Market! They were all gearing up for the march down the middle of the market.
Remember, I'm there every Sunday from 9 to 1 doing an art activity with children. Join me!

And First Place Goes to......the Centipede

Yikes!! Paula dressed Lulu as the most dreaded insect in the Islands. It was a homemade costume and won raves from the judges, Annie and Pamela (they run the Haleiwa Farmers' Market). If you ever want to know more about the market, go to their website:
www.haleiwafarmersmarket.com

Taking Second Place.....

The "Party Girl" was tooooooo cute! Cute as a button! Jane dressed Leilei in high fashion with a very fancy Halloween headpiece. What a doll!
Don't you think?

Coming in Third.....Coming in Threes

These greyhounds were very, very active. Mom had a time getting them, especially the one on the left, to pose for the camera!!
It was quite funny-----just as the photo was about to be snapped, the pooch in the red and white outfit turned around---it kept happening and happening! Luckily their owner was patient and so was Mom. This Halloween Parade was lots of fun and laughs.

Right out of a Japanese Folk Tale

Go was dressed as "The Peach Boy", a little child found floating in a steam by an old Japanese woman who had been longing for a baby. I loved this homemade outfit, especially the banner. See if you can google "Peach Boy" and read the whole story.

Looking Beautiful as Ever

Luna is hiding behind a mask she made with Mom at the Keiki (child in Hawaiian) Korner. That was today's art activity for children, being Halloween and all. Remember, stop by and visit every Sunday morning. We're at the stop light at the far end of Haleiwa just as you are heading toward the North Shore beaches.