Bon Dance

Though Bon Dance season just ended, we're already missing the fun and friendship of Bon Dances. Here is Z with shave ice and spam musubi.

Jennifer and I want Z and his brother Kona to enjoy these events. They truly are special and help make Hawaii just that more special. This year we took in Manoa, Palolo, Okinawan festival and several other dances.

Manoa Park and Shave Ice

Spent the weekend at Manoa District park serving up 'free' shave ice and pop corn. Had so much fun getting to talk with folks, learn what issues were most important to them.
Great to see so many families and especially the children using and enjoying our City Parks. I'm sure that you believe as I do that it is so important to maintain our parks for the use of everyone.
I did a brisk business to which I attribute to the hot weather and of course, my prices.
One thing I would like to finish up about Manoa District Park is that while long time Senator Brian Taniguchi did so much to make the new gym a reality by delivering lots of State monies, yet he is not recognized with a plaque. If elected, I plan to remedy this oversight. Thanks Senator for all you do for Manoa.

Honolulu Zoo Fundraiser

Took Z to the zoo the other day. The occasion was Hawaii's Children Cancer Fundraiser. Great cause and great event. Now in it's fourth year - was well attended. Here we are pictured friends from New Hope Church, and below with good friend Bill Rolls, former Filipino Chamber of Commerce President. Was a toasty but fun day.

Great feeling to stroll around the fine Honolulu Zoo and see many of the improvements completed that were funded during my first term on the City Council. We need to continue to advocate for non-profits (i.e. Honolulu Zoological Society) to be allowed to have more say in the Zoo's operations. Great zoos have followed this model often.