Kapilina Magazine 2024.2

KathyMara CommunityManager

ThelyricstoKaPilina—asongwrittenbyFrankK.Hewitt, later made popular by Hawaiian recording artist Sean Na`aua`o—speaks of the relationship between native song birds and the women who tended to them. These same sentiments are shared here at Kapilina Beach Homes. A community that thrives when together we striveto achievenotjustbetterliving,abetterlife.

Together we celebrate those things that unite us as one community. From the accomplishments of our partners to the added value each and everyone of our neighbors hastooffer.

In this issue of the Kapilina Magazine, we share some of those stories with you. Please take a moment to peruse this quarter’s features, including a letter from the Navy ClosureTaskForce-RedHill(NCTF-RH). Forupdatesand information,visitNavyClosureTaskForce.Navy.mil.

There’s always something to look forward to and the next several weeks won’t dissapoint. Stay tuned for detailsofthefollowing:

May24th

SewaLeiforMemorialDay

May29th

OpenMicKaraokeNightattheNightMarket

June2nd,9th,16th,&23rd

SundaySummerAfternoonsattheHale

Finally, from all of us here at Kapilina Beach Homes— congratulations to the class of 2024. From our littlest preschoolers, to university graduates, and everyone in between; we bid you well wishes in all of your future endeavors. Congratulationsonachievingthismilestone!

Iroquois Point Elementary School invited the community to read to students during Read Across Americaweek. Picturedabovefromlefttoright:Jarred Manglo’ña,KathyMara,andMadisonBonfigt.

Families also enjoyed the D’lish at the Beach Easter Sunday Brunch, pictured below. There were plenty of activities including an egg hunt, face painting, and photoswiththeEasterBunny.

EDITOR/PRODUCER

•C PonoHiga•

PRODUCTIONPHOTOGRAPHER

•DerikAraki•

CONTRIBUTORS

•LeighHeggieAdams,D’lishCatering&SpecialEventCo •

•KennJohnson,Kamaha`oCanoeClub•

•GracePastorAgbayani,HouHuaHawai`iEvents•

•KateManansala,GatewayPacificWellnessAcademy• •IrisFukunaga,City&CountyofHonolulu•

Ifyouwouldliketocontributetothispublication, pleasecontact:kapilina@greystarcom

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Q:IWOULDLIKETOSPEAKWITHSOMEONE FROMKAPILINABEACHHOMES. WHATISTHE BESTWAYTOCONTACTTHEOFFICE?

A: The best phone number to call is (808) 203-5000. A list of general extensions, also provided below, will prompt you to dial directly to any one of our departments. As for a contact via email—send to kapilina@greystar.com.

(808)203-5000,Option1—ResidentServicesOffice (808)203-5000,Option2—LeasingOffice (808)203-5000,Option3—MaintenanceServices (808)203-5000,Option4—FrontGateSecurity

Q:HOWAREWEADDRESSINGTRAFFIC SAFETYCONCERNSINTHECOMMUNITY?

A:Speeding,parkingillegally,andnotadheringtoposted signage are just some examples of traffic safety concerns. Report the details of your observation to the security officers (808-203-5000, option 4) or to the office at kapilina@greystar.com. Location, description or unique identifyer of the vehicle, and photos can be usedtofollowupwiththeviolator(s). Yourhelpcangoa longwayinaddressingtheseconcerns.

Do not hesitate to contact 9-1-1 (police, fire, or ambulance) should you encounter incidents that place yoursafetyatrisk.

Q:WHATISBEINGDONETOADDRESSTHE RAMPANTAMOUNTOFFERALCHICKENS?

A: Feral chickens are not only a nuisance, foraging and crowingatinconvenienthours;theyposeahealthriskto people and pets. To reduce the amount of feral chickens, Kapilina Beach Homes has adpoted a catch and release off-site program in partnership with local organizations. Ifyouwouldliketoaidinthiseffort,here areafewhelpfulconsiderations:

Feral chickens are not permitted pets. Feeding or housing feral chickens is in violation of the lease agreement.

Should you see cages set around the community, please avoid tampering with them. If you witness tampering, please provide information to the ResidentServicesOffice.

Visit mygpwa.com to view the full list of upcoming events held right here at Kapilina Beach Homes.

RSVP required. Register today!

TASTETHESHRED INAJAR

It’snevertoolatetostartyournewyear’sresolution make health & wellness your priority and become apart of this communitytoday!

Connect with like minded people in this interactive session, preparing whole food recipes for your next on-the-go meal. Simplify your home meal prepping by learning the skills to improveyourhealthyhabits.

PAINTANDTASTE

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint? Look no further than this fun-filled evening led by experienced artists who guide you on an emersive excursion to explore your creative energies. Each session offers a new canvas and an opportunity to interpret a different theme centered around local creatures, vistas, and the richness of Hawai`i. Noexperiencenecessary;funrequired

LUALUALEI, O`ahu It is a brisk morning for Kate Manansala and here `ohana (family) as they prepare for class, but in this instance, their classroom doubles as the families backyard farm in the heart of Wai`anae’s agricultural region Gym class the shores of Poka`ī Bay Lunch grown and prepared with their very own hands

This mother of four has a passion to bring awareness to the power of fruits and vegetables, spending her time promoting healthy living She does this through workshops such as Taste The Shred In a Jar, which she hosts periodically at Kapilina Beach Homes Educating the community of the importants of sustainable food selection and simple ways to prepare wholesome and healthy meals

Described as fiesty, energetic, passionate, and charismatic; Kate shares here positive outlook with all whom she encounters Whether while selling dragon fruit at a market, leading a workshop, or mentoring her keiki (children) this Wai`anae native will inspire you toward a better and healthier you.

As an entrepreneur, Kate promotes her business at local events. Pictured above, she demonstrates the benefits of Tower Gardens; an alternative to small or non-vegitated spaces. Below left, she can be seen sharing her artisitic talents,demonstratingtechniquestoonlookers. Belowright,KatesharesamomentwithherdaughterduringaPaint andTasteworkshop.

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PUOWAINA, O`ahu

Just as the sun peaks over Tantalus on the weekend of Memorial Day, troops of scouts eagerly await their ration of American flags and lei; tasked with the responsibility of adorning each grave with this simple yet poignant reminder of the sacrifice of our countries service members and their families

Even before that day, volunteers gather across O`ahu to sew the lei (Hawaiian floral garland) that will adorn the 38,000+ graves across the islands veterans cemeteries But why is this significant to Kapilina Beach Homes?

Each year, dozens of volunteers from the City & County of Honolulu, converge on this quaint Iroquois Point community to pluck plumeria flower from it’s trees Kapilina proudly serves as the largest venue for this initiative Following, flowers are distribute to lei sewing workshops like the one held at Kapilina on Friday, May 24th (see the announcement on page 12) Additional details of the City’s program is shared at it’s Sew a Lei for Memorial Day website

So the next time you smell the sweet fragrance of a plumeria flower at Kapilina, think of the many hands that gather annually to pay tribute to America’s heroes

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