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Healthy Aging on Kauai | THW Community Connections 09.05.2025

September is National Healthy Aging Month and Senior Center Month — the perfect time to spotlight programs that keep Kaua‘i’s kūpuna active, connected, and thriving. In this episode of THW Community Connections (Sept. 5, 2025), host Tricia Allen speaks with Johnny Yago, Program Specialist with the County of Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA), about two powerful resources for seniors:

  • ✨ Better Choices, Better Health — self-management workshops that help older adults set goals, manage chronic conditions, and build healthier habits.

  • 💪 Enhance Fitness — exercise classes that improve strength, balance, flexibility, and social connection.

  • You’ll also hear details on the Healthy Aging & Senior Center Month Proclamation happening on September 24th at the County Rotunda.

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Introducing our new Video & Education Specialist - Smeeta!

Smeeta Narang brings over 20 years of experience in film and documentary production to her role as Video Production & Education Specialist at Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media, where she looks forward to connecting the vibrant and diverse communities of Kauaʻi with the tools of self-expression.

Smeeta is excited to work with students of all ages, guiding them through the process of creating everything from short personal projects to impactful PSAs. Whether you're looking to tell your organization's story, make local issues visible and accessible, build your own portfolio, or explore filmmaking as a potential career, Smeeta is here to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to bring your ideas to life. 

We’re thrilled to welcome Smeeta to our team! She brings great energy and expertise, and we hope you’ll stop by to complete your production certification or badge with her.

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🌺 Cast Your Vote to Bring Free, Live Music to Kauaʻi! 🎶

Now through September 15, you have the chance to help bring a three-year free live music series to Kauaʻi—and we need your vote to make it happen!

We’re excited to announce that RSBA has made it to the public voting phase for a Levitt Music Series Grant, a powerful opportunity that could bring vibrant, family-friendly outdoor concerts to our island in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Out of over 300 proposals nationwide, just over 100 communities have advanced—and now it’s up to YOU to help decide who makes it into the Top 50 finalists.

🌟 How to vote:

  • You can vote online or by text

  • Choose up to 5 of your favorite proposals

  • Be sure to include Kauaʻi in your picks!

If Kauaʻi makes it into the Top 50, we’ll be one step closer to receiving up to $120,000 from the Levitt Foundation to produce free concerts for all ages and backgrounds—celebrating our local talent, culture, and community.

🕔 Voting ends at 5:00 pm PT on September 15, 2025
📣 Spread the word—invite your friends, neighbors, and ʻohana to vote too!

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Kauai Events & Hurricane Prep: September 8–14, 2025 | THW Community Connections 09.05.2025

In this Community Connections spotlight, the Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs gears up for National Healthy Aging Month with island-wide programs and services for our kūpuna. From wellness and nutrition support, to social engagement opportunities, to in-home and caregiver resources, the Agency on Elderly Affairs proves that empowering healthy, active living keeps our kupuna strong and connected. ✨

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A Tale of Two Ukes - Episode 7

Join us for episode 7 of a Tale of Two Ukes: A soulful, island-inspired ukulele journey from Kimo Hussey and Ned Dana, blending harmony, heart, and Hawai‘i in every strum.

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Big Mahalo to Kauaʻi Family Magazine!

We’re thrilled to partner with Kauaʻi Family Magazine, a fantastic publication and Kauai's best resource guide for parents raising smart, happy, healthy children on Kaua'i! Check out their latest issue and support those who support us!

🔗 Read the Fall Issue Here

 
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