In September, the Aloha Girls visited Kula Botanical Garden, an 8-acre garden founded in 1971 on the slopes of Haleakalā. President Keely and Aunty Kacie created a bingo scavenger hunt with familiar plants like red ti leaf and bird of paradise, along with trickier finds such as cupof-gold vine and bromeliad. The outing ended with a refreshing, healthy treat from cloverbud Kora and her family. We look forward to our next outdoor adventure!
The Friends Forever 4-H Club also learned about stormwater from the State of Hawai‘i Stormwater Division. The girls discovered how runoff carries debris directly into Maui’s oceans and rivers, and how everyday items, like grass clippings, car oil, and animal waste, can harm the system. To give back to the community, the 4-Hers painted fifteen stormwater reminder signs around the Wailuku industrial area to encourage keeping drains clear.
This month, we were grateful to host our second 4-H Sunday Service on the 9th. Lokahi Girls emceed the service, while newly appointed Aloha Girl officers shared aspirations and flower offerings. UH Maui County 4-H Coordinator Nancy Ooki joined us again to speak on the program’s history and future. Guest speakers Layla Ikeda shared about her recent trip to congress in Atlanta, and Kylie Ginoza reflected on how 4-H has shaped her growth into adulthood. We are thankful for our 4-H support community and hope to honor their legacy.
After service, we held Sakura Club’s officer inductions in the Social Hall, where new officers pledged their duties in a candle-lighting ceremony. The 2025–2026 year welcomes four new junior officers from the Aloha Girls.
We wish the mission and all members a safe and joyful holiday season!
