The third annual 808 Junior Chef Showdown cooking competition will be held on Saturday, April 16 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Palama Settlement Dining Hall. Sponsored by AlohaCare, this year’s event features teens from five after school programs in the Kalihi area. Working in teams, the teens will have one hour to cook their healthy dish which will be judged on it’s nutritional value, taste, creativity, presentation and teamwork in preparing the dish. These teens have been preparing for weeks leading up to this competition – learning about nutrition, practicing their cooking skills and researching and experimenting with different recipes.
The teams entering in this year’s competition are from After School All Stars, Kokua Kalihi Valley, PACT, Palama Settlement and the Kalihi YMCA Branch. A team from Palama Settlement won the first year, and last year, Kokua Kalihi Valley’s team won. Come and join us to see who will be this year’s the winner!
On December 16, Palama Settlement will host its annual holiday event in the Weinberg Gymnasium for close to 400 children and families from the neighborhood. There will be entertainment, information booths, and refreshments, and each child 14 and younger will receive a free gift.
We are seeking lucky drawing donations to be given away at the event – for both adults and children. Should you wish to contribute, please find a list of suggested items below.
For adults ($20 value):
bath towels
coffee makers
rice cookers
pots and pans
cooking utensil sets
gift cards – Walmart, Payless, Ross, Times, Long’s, Walgreens
For kids ($20 value):
basketballs
footballs
skateboards
bath and body products
makeup kits
hair accessories
gift cards – Walmart, Payless, Ross, Times, Long’s, Walgreens
For the event itself:
wrapping paper
tape (for wrapping presents)
Donations may be dropped off with our receptionist in the Rath Building (white, columned building) at 810 N. Vineyard Blvd., Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Should you need arrangements for item pick up, please call 808-845-3945 and we will do our best to accommodate.
Mahalo in advance for your generosity and helping to make our holiday event a success!
Please note, the Palama Settlement pool will be CLOSED on Saturday, November 19. Regular hours will resume on Sunday, November 20.
Linda Gee Beil
For photos from Malama Palama, click through our Facebook album.
It’s that time of year again to look for ghosts, spooks, and things that go bump in the night!
Join us, if you’re brave enough, as we hear stories and explore some of Honolulu’s most HAUNTED places.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture any spirits that might be around!
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
RSVP: See Mr. Larry for a permission form
Details: This outing is only for those 11 years and older. The first 12 ghost busters to turn in their permission forms will go on the hunt. We’ll have pizza and juice in the Game Room at 5:30 p.m., then we’ll head off on our ghostly adventure. Snacks will be given on the tour… if we survive.
