Announcements: July 31, 2021

Marketing director Noelani Sugata, who spearheaded the drive with Mr. Gourley of Get Ready Hawaii, sits with half of the backpacks to be distributed today. Courtesy photo
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KidX Back to School Celebration is finishing its school supply drive today in collaboration with Get Ready Hawaii, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Keauhou Shopping Center. The event will feature keiki crafts, yard games, selfie station, face painting, giveaways and more. Get Ready Hawaii will be giving away one free book per child while supplies last.

The drive has collected and stuffed more than 200 backpacks so far and, and is still collecting. Parents should contact Get Ready Hawaii to find out details how to be a recipient of these filled backpacks for their keiki.

Sponsors include Bianelli’s, Regal Cinemas, SpinLuvPlay and Tropics Tap House.