Community… in action

Editor’s note: Send your community briefs to info@filamvoice.com. This month’s column was compiled by Alfredo G. Evangelista.

Christ the King Church On May 31, 2019, Christ the King Church will celebrate its 2019 Santa Cruzan.

Santa Cruzan celebrates the religious historical event which depicts the finding of the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena of Constantinople, known as Reyna Elena, mother of Constantine the Great.

The coronation and parade will begin at 5 p.m. with Mass to follow at 6:30 p.m. Funds raised from the celebration will help the cost of the Porte Cochere (coverage) of the church entrance. There are nine candidates who are fund raising for Christ the King with the candidate raising the most funds to be crowned Reyna Elena: Maria Ace Queen Alipio, Grace Ancheta, Marylou Bonilla, Tetchi Gaoiran, Jaelyn Onnagan, Kathleen Virgino-Ortogero, Mary Grace Pabinguit, Rose Anne Rafael, and Sonia Taiamamao.

Shown here are five of this year’s 12 Grand Taste chefs – Jo Soeung, Bistro Molokini at Grand Wailea; Alvin Savella (2018’s Best Chef), Humuhumunukunu-kuapua‘a at Grand Wailea; Adam Rzeckowski, Merriman’s Kapalua; Abby Ferrer, Star Noodle and Joey Macadangdang, Joey’s Kitchen in Whalers Village

Maui Agfest & 4-H Livestock Fair On June 1, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the War Memorial Complex, Maui residents can attend a celebration of agriculture, coordinated by the Maui County Farm Bureau and the Maui 4-H Livestock Program.

The 4-H Livestock Show starts at 8 a.m. with the live auction starting at 1 p.m., with approximately forty seven animals to be auctioned off, including steers, heifers, hogs, lambs and goats. Interested buyers should pre-register by contacting Charlene Sakamoto at chars1957@gmail.com.

All purchases support Maui 4-H youth and the agricultural program. The Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Alexander & Baldwin will honor Keoki Freeland, Arthur DePonte and the Uradomo family.

Tickets for the breakfast are $10 for adults, and $8 for keiki. Executive Chef Tylun Pang and his team at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui will be preparing breakfast with coffee by Maria Holmes of OMA Coffee Roasters.

Another highlight is Grand Taste (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) sponsored by Ulupono Initiative which will showcase five female chefs and seven male chefs: Charles Andres (Humble Market Kitchin), Jacob Arakawa (The Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas), Amber Ching (The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui), Jennifer Evetuschick (The Westin Maui Resort & Spa), Abby Ferrer (Star Noodle), Kris Kersmarki (Hula Grill Ka‘anapali), Marc McDowell (Joey’s Kitchen Ka‘anapali), Joey Macadangdang (Joey’s Kitchen Ka‘anapali), Adam Rzeckowski (Merriman’s Kapalua), Alvin Savella (Humuhumunuku-nukuapua‘a at Grand Wailea); Jo Soeung (Bistro Molokini at Grand Wailea), and Gevin Utrillo (Japengo at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa).

Tickets are available online: $30 or $40 after April 1. Other features include the Grown on Maui Farmers Market sponsored by Bayer as well as a Keiki Zone.

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation As part of the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce’s annual Gintong Pamana Leadership Awards, the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation will award its scholarships.

This year, the Foundation will award nineteen scholarships: Joanna Marie Acosta, daughter of Mario Acosta and Maggie Acosts. Joanna will graduate from Lahainaluna High School and attend University of Nevada Las Vegas, majoring in Accounting. Acosta will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Nida Bergoust, daughter of Daniel Bergoust and Cristina Bergoust. Nida will graduate from Maui High School and attend College of Western Idaho, majoring in Pre-Optometry. Bergoust will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Nya-Shayla Estrada Cachola, daughter of Arthur Cachola and Lorelei Estrada Cachola. Nya-Shayla will graduate from Maui High School and attend Hawai‘i Pacific University, majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Cachola will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/ Tante & Araceli Urban Foundation Scholarship.

Misty Dela Cruz, daughter of Rene Dela Cruz and Margie Dela Cruz. Misty will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Hawai‘i Maui College, majoring in Computer Science or Fine Arts. Dela Cruz will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Sabado Art Foundation Scholarship.

Jaimelee Felipe, daughter of Mark Felipe and Ester Felipe. Jaimelee will graduate from Kamehameha Schools Maui and attend Davidson College, majoring in Mechnical Engineering. Felipe will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Denise Marie Angel Galano, daughter of Dennis Galano and Angelita Galano. Denise will graduate from Maui High School and attend Washington State University, majoring in Architectural Engineering. Galano will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Friends of Gil Keith-Agaran Scholarship.

Noah Garcia, son of Daniel Bal Garcia and Arleeen A. Ricalde-Garcia. Noah will graduate from Seabury Hall and attend Yale College, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Garcia will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Thereese Guzman, daughter of Donald S. Guzman and Rose Guzman. Thereese will graduate from Maui High School and attend Pepperdine University, majoring in Sports Medicine. Guzman will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Kaelyn Kato, daughter of Gary M. Kato and Debra L. Kato. Kaelyn will graduate from Kamehameha Schools Maui and attend University of Portland, majoring in Early Education. Kato will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Joshua Lee, son of Steven Lee and Sue Lee. Joshua will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Washington, majoring in Creative Writing. Lee will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Antonio Fartan Ayson Family Scholarship.

Nico Andrei Manzano, son of Dickson Manzano and Buenafe Manzano. Nico will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Portland, majoring in Economics and Political Science. Manzano will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Richard Caldito, Sr. Scholarship.

Cassidy Matsuda, daughter of Mark Matsuda and Gwyn Matsuda. Cassidy will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Oregon, majoring in Business Administration. Matsuda will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Megan, Meredith & Mallory Bagoyo Scholarship in Business.

Josh Ooka, son of Byron Ooka and Glennis Ooka. Josh will graduate from H.P. Baldwin High School and attend University of California Los Angeles, majoring in Biology. Ooka will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Nikki Ooka, daughter of Byron Ooka and Glennis Ooka. Nikki will graduate from H.P. Baldwin High School and attend University of Washington, majoring in Biology. Ooka will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Katrina Rabang, daughter of Rodrigo Rabang and Mary Ann Rabang. Katrina will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Hawai‘i Maui College, majoring in Nursing. Rabang will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Hailee-Adrianna Sanchez, daughter of Clifford Sanchez and Ruella Sanchez. Hailee-Adrianna will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Laverne, majoring in Biology. Sanchez will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Rev. Walter Baloaloa Memorial Scholarship.

Katriana Mae Tolentino, daughter of Romulo Tolentino and Haydee Mae Tolentino. Katriana will graduate from Maui High School and attend University of Hawai‘i at Mnoa, majoring in Molecular Cell Biology. Tolentino will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Maui Island Cozy Dental Scholarship.

Cameron Viernes, daughter of Virgilio A. Viernes and Courtney N. Balkovek-Viernes. Cameron will graduate from H.P. Baldwin High School and attend University of Hawai‘i Maui College, majoring in Natural Science. Viernes will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Payton Viloria, son of Patrick Viloria and Menchie Viloria. Payton will graduate from Maui High School and attend Brigham Young University, majoring in Computer Science. Viloria will receive a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship.

Maui Filipino Community Council The Council will hold the 2019 Miss Maui Filipina Scholarship Pageant on June 29 at Maui Beach Hotel, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Miss Maui Filipina pageant is the longest running pageant on Maui and in its 60th year and will feature three contestants this year. Pageant tickets (no dinner) cost $40.

Contact Event chairperson Michelle Santos at 264-0871 for more information, including information on advertising.

The contestants who are vying to succeed 2018–2019 Miss Maui Filipina Vanessa Joy Baldos are Mary Grace Basig, Hoku Garcia, and Amber Lana. Disclosures: Alfredo G. Evangelista is Legal Counsel for and a member of the Scholarship Committee of the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Maui Filipino Community Council (1975–1976).